So before we get into our best summer cologne picks, you should know that summer is the PERFECT season to enjoy many of life’s greatest pleasures, such as wearing your new favourite pair of sunglasses or hitting up the nightlife in style. However, you should add upgrading your summer scent to the list.
Just as you would reach for one of the best colognes for fall and winter, you should consider the best summer colognes as an essential part of your wardrobe: Think airy, light, refreshing, and able to be worn every day with the best style essentials of the season.
Scents that evoke floral, citrus, or ocean breeze notes are best because they complement the activities you should be doing this summer: Being relaxed and refined, sipping a cocktail or two, with a few trips to the coast thrown in for good measure. While you’re carefully considering the right cologne to wear, take a look at our 8 best summer cologne picks to help you out.
John Varvatos – XX Artisan Teal
A brand-new scent, described by John Varvatos as ‘vibrant and aquatic’, is now available in time for the summer heat. It comes packaged in a dresser-worthy nautical-inspired container that will stand out handsomely. Add it as the finishing touch to a casual-yet-sophisticated ensemble. Starts at $75.00 USD.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian – Aqua Celeste
Summer is typically the best season to consider the possibility of a seaside vacation, but even if you’re hundreds of miles from the coast, you can still embrace those same scent notes with this light option that combines mimosa and jasmine, like a warm coastal breeze in a field of flowers. Starts at $135 USD.
AllSaints – Concrete Rain
AllSaints makes its debut in the fragrance industry with a unisex cologne that pays a rather unique homage to sweet summer rain. Even if you don’t tend to be drawn toward floral or citrus scents, it’s an interesting change of pace. $79.00 USD.
Jo Malone London – Grapefruit Cologne
The summery scent of grapefruit is intriguing, with plenty of zesty and energizing notes as well as a woodsy base. It’s the perfect change of pace for warmer weather months. Starts at $75 USD.
Escentric Molecules – 03 Vetiver, Mexican Lime and Ginger
When the temperature rises, there are few things more refreshing than sipping on an ice-cold lager with lime. This ridiculously creative and innovative blend from Escentric Molecules will help you recreate that feeling in your cologne rotation. $145 USD.
Creed – Aventus
With this ultra-luxe cologne from Creed, which transitions from pineapple to birch and ambergris notes for a refreshing seasonal touch, the goal is to be bold and striking but well-balanced. Starts at $335 USD.
Czech and Speake – No. 88
This regal cologne, which comes in a striking bottle and is named in honour of the original Czech and Speake showroom, is largely influenced by the Italian citrus notes of bergamot. Starts at $145 USD.
Tom Ford – Fucking Fabulous Eau de Parfum
We don’t think any best summer cologne list would be complete without Tom Ford on it. It only makes sense that the esteemed designer would produce a luxurious cologne with an almond and iris heart that smells like an intense and herbal woodsy scent picked up on a summer breeze during a stroll. Starts at $216 USD.
So that’s our list of the best summer colognes for this year. What do you think? Were there any you think should’ve been included? Let us know on Twitter.
