Top 10 Best Fragrances for Men

What are the hottest men's fragrances on the market? Need a little help choosing one for yourself or as a gift? I have compiled a list of the top selling men's fragrances here.

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John Varvatos

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A friend who wears this fragrance said the dry-down is to die for and that he receives many compliments when he wears it. More of a winter fragrance, the key notes are Medjool Date Fruit, Tamarind Tree Leaves, Coriander Seed Templar, Clary Sage Flower, Indian Ajowan, Auramber, Leather essence.

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HM by Hanae Mori

Known to have a balance between floral and edible notes, this fragrance's main components are Jasmine, Lemon, Lavender, Vanilla, Chocolate.

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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

Said to be aromatic, woodsy, and long-lasting, this scent's key notes are Verbena, Tangerine, Cypress, Yuzu Zest, Coriander, Clary Sage, Geranium Bourbon, Blue Water Lily, Nutmeg, Saffron, Cinnamon Bark from Ceylon, Amber Tobacco, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk.

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Black Code by Giorgio Armani

A soft, oriental style fragrance that is perfect for everyday use. Its main notes are Lemon, Bergamot, Aromatic Mediterranean Scents, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean.

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Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme by Giorgio Armani

A light, fresh fragrance that is ideal for the summer. In recent years it has been a number one best seller in the USA. Its main notes are Marine Notes, Mandarin, Bergamot, Neroli, Persimmon, Rosemary, Nasturtium, Jasmine, Amber, Patchouli, Cistus.

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Aqva Pour Homme by Bvlgari

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Some say it is similar to Acqua Di Gio, Kiton and Fahrenheit but one of the better fragrances of this genre. Its key notes are Mandarin, Petit Grain, Santolina, Posidonia, Mineral Amber.

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Sean John Unforgivable

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This fragrance is masculine and has a hint of fruit to it (according to Sean John its Sicilian lemon, champagne, Tuscan basil, and rum). "Unforgivable" is purported to last throughout the day without the need to reapply.

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Clean Men

The name gives it away, so if you like to smell fresh and clean this is the fragrance for you. Scent notes: Ruby Red Grapefruit, English Lavender, Wild Raspberry, Clove, Lime, Olibanum, Patchouli, Musk.

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Hugo by Hugo Boss

This fragrance gets many mixed reviews. You either love it or hate it. It has a woodsy (pine) scent and is reminiscent of Acqua di Gio and Versace Green Jeans. Its key notes are: Green Apple, Pine Needles, Spearmint, Cedar Leaves, Jasmine, Lavender, Sage, Clove Buds.

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Touch For Men by Burberry

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Musky, floral, yet light, this summer best seller will be sure to intrigue you with its unusual combination of scents such as Artemisia, Violet Leaves, Mandarin Tree Leaves, White Pepper, Virginia Cedarwood, Nutmeg, Vetiver Roots, Tonka Bean, Skin Muse.