For anyone who has a significant other in their life can attest, trying to find the perfect gift can be frustrating and daunting.  And when that gift is one of a fragrance or cologne, the frustration can sometimes magnify ten-fold.

The problem is that fragrances choices for men, as they are for women, can be somewhat subjective to the individual’s personal preferences.  For this reason, when we give that significant other the gift of fragrance, we could find ourselves taking a considerable risk, or on the other hand, we could reap a magnificent reward.  Honestly, it could go just about either way.

Add in the fact that when purchasing online, you have to make your selection based on the fragrance manufacturer, along with the, more often than not, unusual names and the description of the ingredients.  If you find the perfect fragrance after all of this, there are no guarantees that what you like will be liked by your gift recipient.

The bottom line—gifting fragrances can often end up becoming quite an expensive endeavor.  This situation is where Scentbox comes into play.  We offer a subscription service that will allow you to sample our designed line of fragrances without breaking the bank.  We also provide the option of gifting a subscription to your significant other, which will enable them to try the fragrances and colognes they are interested in.

We are sure you will find that Scentbox is the perfect choice for you. However, to make the decision even easier, we have curated a list of some of the more popular male fragrances and colognes that we currently offer.

Acqua Di Gio — Giorgio Armani

A resolutely masculine fragrance born from the sea, the sun, the earth, and the breeze of a Mediterranean island. Transparent, aromatic, and woody in nature Aqua Di Gio Pour Homme is a contemporary expression of masculinity, in an aura of marine notes, fruits, herbs, and woods. Notes include Marine Notes, Mandarin, Bergamot, Neroli, Persimmon, Rosemary, Nasturtium, Jasmine, Amber, Patchouli, Cistus.

Aqva Marine — Bvlgari

Introduced in 2008 Aqva Pour Homme Marine cologne by Bvlgari is classified as aromatic aquatic fragrance. Notes are Neroli Bigarade, Grapefruit, Posidonia, Sap, Rosemary flower, and White Cedar wood.

Armani Code — Giorgio Armani

The first oriental Giorgio Armani cologne for men, modern and charismatic. Armani Code combines a citron cocktail of bergamot and lemon with soft notes of olive tree blossom, warmed with Guaiac wood and Tonka Bean. This modern men’s fragrance is the ultimate cologne for men who move through life with confidence and charisma.

Bad Boy — Carolina Herrera

Bad Boy by Carolina Herrera is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. Bad Boy was launched in 2019. Bad Boy was created by Quentin Bisch and Louise Turner. Top notes are bergamot, black pepper and white pepper. Middle notes are cedar and sage. Base notes are tonka bean, amberwood and cacao.

Boss Bottled Unlimited — Hugo Boss

Boss Bottled Unlimited by Hugo Boss is an Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Hugo Boss Unlimited was launched in 2014. Top note is mint. Middle note is pineapple. Base notes are precious woods and labdanum.

Coach for Men — Coach

Coach for Men is a woody scent with a fresh opening, developed by IFF perfumers Anne Flipo and Bruno Jovanovic. Top notes include green nashi pear, bergamot, and kumquat. Heart filled of cardamom, coriander, and geranium. Base filled with vetiver Haiti LMR, suede, and ambergris. Actor James Franco is the face of the fragrance, embodying the ideal of a cool American guy. Coach for Men was launched in 2017.

Eros — Versace

The fragrance was named after Greek god of love and son of goddess Aphrodite, Eros. Inspiration by ancient Greece has lasted since the time when Gianni Versace raised his fashion empire and took goddess Medusa as symbol of the brand to adorn numerous products of the house, among them also the new flacon of men’s fragrance Eros. Donatella explains that we have a Greek motive making us think about ancient Greece, antiquities and mythology, while turquoise color represents the Mediterranean. That is Versace.

Fahrenheit — Christian Dior

Citrus, Floral, Woody. Discovered by Christian Dior in 1988, Fahrenheit is a refreshing, woody, mossy fragrance. This masculine scent contains bergamot, lemon, lavender and is accented with violet, cedar and leather making Fahrenheit perfect for casual and formal use.

Guilty Pour Homme — Gucci

Guilty Pour Homme is carefully designed for men who know what they want and who get what they want. The charismatic alpha male, a true magnet for ladies, is represented in this provocative and seductive composition. The fragrance opens with lavender and lemon, leaving enough space for very appealing scents of orange blossom. Basic tones are supported by warm woody accords of cedar and patchouli, offering a firm but exciting and soft coloring to the whole composition.

Hugo — Hugo Boss

Aromatic, Fougere, Marine. Created in 1995, Hugo for men is a refreshing, spicy, lavender fragrance. The fragrant nature explores essences of fresh citrus, apples and pine. Blended with notes of clove, rum and sandalwood, Hugo is recommended as a casual and sporty type of fragrance.

Invictus — Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne launches Invictus, its new fragrance for men, which represents fresh and sporty creation in relation to the other perfumes of the house. The fragrance launched in July 2013. Invictus, which is Latin for invincible, represents power, dynamism and energy. The fragrance opens with fresh grapefruit and a marine accord that lead to the heart of aromatic bay leaf and Hedione jasmine and a woody base of guaiac wood, patchouli, oak moss and ambergris.

Le Male — Jean Paul Gaultier

Since Jean Paul Gaultier’s first men’s collection, he has shown men that they can indulge in the forbidden, and that a kilt or dress can be worn with virility. A reminder to them that nothing in life is totally black or white but always a blend. Just as he made the woman in a corset as the symbol and bottle of his feminine fragrance, Jean Paul Gaultier now transforms the man in a sailor’s T-shirt into both the symbol and bottle of Le Male. Notes include Wormwood, Bergamot, Cardamom, Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Cumin, Wood, Musk, Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean.

Mankind — Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole launched a new men’s fragrance called Mankind in 2013 that has resulted from the new partnership with Parlux. “The fragrance is meant to speak to that Renaissance guy. He is accomplished but humble, he is strong but sensitive. He’s got a very clear sense of where he is, where he’s going and how he’s going to get there. He’s very much focused on looking good but also doing good.” The fragrance is advertised with cheeky slogans such as “Join the Evolution” and “Your ape will either grow more hunchbacked or erect”. The fragrance is developed by Claude Dir as aromatic woody. Fresh aromatic elements of cardamom, tarragon leaf, ginger and pineapple lead to masculine elements of cedar, vetiver and cinnamon that provide warm sensuality. Then comes the base of sandalwood, oak moss, tonka bean and skin musk.

Paco Rabanne — Paco Rabanne

FlCitrus, Floral, Powdery. Discovered in 1973, Paco Rabanne cologne for men is a elegant, spicy, lavender, amber fragrance. This fine fragrance contains rosemary, lavender, bergamot and is accented with sage, carnation and cedar making Paco Rabanne cologne perfect for casual and formal use.

Spicebomb – Viktor & Rolf

Spicebomb came out in January 2012 as an explosive and extrovert oriental – woody and spicy composition. Perfumer Olivier Polge blended spices with sensual undertones – creating two diametrically opposed fragrant accords: 1. the addictive and fiery one and 2. the explosive and icy one. The fiery accord contains notes of chili, saffron, leather, tobacco and vetiver. The explosive one includes bergamot, grapefruit, elemi and pink pepper.

If you are looking to sample great smelling, premium scents, take a look at Scentbox.  We offer an economical monthly subscription plan that allows you to test a wide variety of scents and determine what works for you without breaking the bank.