Best Sweet Masculine Colognes
Choosing the perfect sweet scent can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to men's fragrances. With so many options available in the market, it can be challenging to find the one that suits your style and personality. But fear not, we've got you covered! In this post, we've curated a list of the best sweet colognes for men, including popular scents such as Burberry London for Him, Creed Aventus Cologne, Givenchy Pi and many more. These fragrances have been handpicked based on their unique blend of sweet and masculine notes that are sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Burberry London for Him EDT
London for Men is made from top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, and Black Pepper; mid-notes of Mimosa, Port Wine, and Leather; and base notes of Tobacco Leaves and Guaiac Wood.
When you first spray Burberry London on, there's a tinge of freshness from the Bergamot, but that quickly goes away. The fragrance smells like the holidays, that time of year when it starts to cool down outside, and you want to be cozy indoors with friends and family. It puts you in that mindset - it's relaxing, cozy, warm, and sweet. The cinnamon note comes out quickly and envelops the lavender, pushing it down. The cinnamon smells fantastic, very warm, sweet, and inviting. The port wine note, which is often left out, comes through. It gives a bit of sticky, boozy sweetness, which helps give it more depth and richness.
CH Men EDT by Carolina Herrera
Second on the best sweet colognes for men list we've got Carolina Herrera's CH Men. This cologne has a sugar cane accord listed in the notes of sugar, amber, vanilla, and the base. The original formulation had a grass note in the top, grapefruit in the top and mid, some saffron, nutmeg, and woody notes.
Right away on the initial spray, you'll be reminded of La Nuit de L'Homme and Dolce Gabbana The One. It might not give you that impression, but very quickly, it dries down into this ambery base, and you pick up on a lot of vanilla. So the cologne's structure is grapefruit, a kind of fresh opening, and then you got like a spicy mid, and in the base, amber and vanilla.
Overall, it's the kind of fragrance that is not too unique, but it's just nice— a pleasant, sweet, but not overly sweet scent.
Creed Aventus Cologne EDP
Creed Aventus Cologne is a flanker of the most popular niche fragrance in the world, Creed Aventus. Aventus Cologne was perfumed by Olivier Creed, who is the owner of Creed and the perfumer behind the original Aventus. It was launched in 2018 and is a very expensive niche fragrance that screams masculine, but in a sweet way and it definitely deserves its place among the best sweet colognes for men.
The top notes of Aventus Cologne are mandarin orange, ginger, and pink pepper. The middle notes are vetiver, patchouli, and sandalwood, and the base notes are musk, birch, tonka bean, and styrax.
The opening of Aventus Cologne is very citrusy, with a juicy mandarin note that comes across as natural and not synthetic. The ginger note is also present but not as prominent as the mandarin note. Aventus Cologne still has the original Aventus DNA, but it is more green and citrusy, with less fruitiness than the original. The birch note is still present but not as smoky as in Aventus. It is more woody, and the sandalwood note is creamy and green.
In terms of seasonality and wearability, Aventus Cologne is more crowd-pleasing than Aventus and is more designer-like. However, it still smells natural and is not overly synthetic. Aventus is more masculine and smoky, and women are not as likely to compliment it as men are. In contrast, women love the Aventus Cologne sweet perfume for men.
Emporio Armani Stronger With You Intensely EDP
Armani Stronger With You Intensely is an excellent choice if you're seeking for a sweet and likable scent that is sure to receive compliments.
After allowing the fragrance to sit on skin for about two hours, you'll notice that is becomes more interesting as more notes became apparent. The top notes include pink pepper, juniper, and violet; the middle notes include toffee, cinnamon, lavender, and sage; the base notes consist of vanilla, tonka bean, amber, and suede, which add to the sweet scent of the fragrance.
The dry down makes the scent more masculine, thanks to the addition of the suede, which balances out the sweetness of the fragrance. It is also worth noting that the fragrance is more unisex in the opening, making it a decent choice for people who are searching for a cologne smells like best of both worlds.
Overall, this sweet cologne for men is recommended for those who enjoy a sweet and gourmand scent. However, be aware that it can be too cloying and potentially give you a headache if worn during hotter weather. It's best suited for the fall and winter months.
Givenchy Pi EDT
Givenchy Pi was released back in 1998 and it is an Amber Woody scent that has a beautiful sweet and nutty accord mixed into it.
This scent's notes include mandarin orange, tarragon, rosemary, basil, Anis, neroli, geranium, Lily of the Valley, almond, Tonka bean, benzoin, cedar, and vanilla. However, the main takeaway from the fragrance is the vanilla note. The fragrance opens up sweet and remains sweet throughout.
Even though this fragrance is on the sweeter side, it's still sexy and has a certain classiness to it. It's a sweet cologne for men that is perfect for fall and winter, and it's versatile, but you have to be on your A-game to pull it off— you need to dress well, have good manners and carry yourself with confidence.
The longevity of the fragrance is excellent. It lasts for nine to ten hours consecutively, even though it has been reformulated over the years and proudly represents one of the best sweet colognes for men.
L'Homme Ideal Extreme EDP Guerlain
L'Homme Ideal Extreme sits proudly on the sixth spot of the best sweet colognes for men list. It was the most anticipated fragrance in the Ideal line because of the notes it contains - plum and tobacco.
When you spray this fragrance, the opening is sweet and spicy, with a good amount of cinnamon. Interestingly, we noticed a lot of leather in the opening. It's not a dirty or funky leather, but rather a little bit like an oiled leather. We can smell that leather immediately in the opening, and interestingly, we pick up more leather in the opening than in any other part of the fragrance's lifespan. There is also a hint of sweet almond in the opening.
Moving on to the mid, the cinnamon becomes less prominent, and the plum comes into play. The plum note is not overly sweet, but rather a bit tart and juicy. The tobacco note is not too strong, but it's noticeable and adds a nice touch to the fragrance.
In the dry down, the fragrance becomes slightly powdery, and the leather note comes back a bit. The fragrance still smells nice, but it's not as strong as the opening and mid.
Le Beau Le Parfum Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean-Paul Gaultier's Le Beau Le Parfum, which was released in 2022 is a flanker of the original Le Male, which was composed by Francis Kurkdjian, and is one of many men's favorite sweet scented colognes.
The original Le Male had a simple note breakdown, including bergamot, coconut, and tonka bean. Le Beau Le Parfum, on the other hand, has ginger, cypress, woodsy notes, pineapple, amber, and sandalwood. It goes in a different direction, but we still think it is comparable to the original. The perfumer for this fragrance is Quentin Bisch, who is an accomplished perfumer and has done many incredible works of art in the perfume industry.
Le Beau Le Parfum is fruitier than the original, with coconut, pineapple, and some bright notes in the opening like ginger. It has warm ingredients in the dry down, and the amber gives it a certain warmth. The longevity of this fragrance is a few hours more than the original, which already had beastly longevity. The fruity aroma is more enhanced and diversified, making it perfect for summertime.
The presentation of this fragrance is great, with a fruity & tropical introduction that is creamy milky and juicy tart. It reminds one of tropical weather and relaxation. The cypress ingredient adds depth to the scent, and in the dry down, you get creamy tonka bean, which is popular in other designer fragrances like Versace Eros and Invictus Aqua.
Noir Extreme Tom Ford
Tom Ford's Noir Extreme is one of the sweet colognes for men we're showcasing today and was released quite a few years ago & has gained a lot of popularity since then. The parfum version has also been released, and a lot of men still like wearing this fragrance. It's got a very realistic blend of spices and a heavy and sweet vanilla base. There's also a touch of citrus on the opening, but it's not dominant.
If you're someone who likes sweet, spicy, and gourmand fragrances, you will love this scent. However, you need to keep in mind that it's quite sweet, and you need to like that type of scent to enjoy it fully. The projection is strong for the first few sprays and the first hour, settling to about a foot and a half after that. It has good longevity, lasting over eight hours on most types of skin and best of all it doesn't smell dated at all and still gets good reactions, especially from younger women in their 20s.
La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum Yves Saint Laurent
La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum was released back in 2010, a year after the original EDT version and it is contained in a beautiful black bottle.
When you first spray the fragrance, you'll be greeted with a nice and black pepper and additionally, the anise gives the fragrance a little bit of a slightly green feel to it. Interestingly, the original L'Homme La Nuit de L'Homme fragrance is centered on cardamom, but it's not one of the notes in L'Homme La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum. The fragrance has a little bit of bergamot in the opening, but it's more of a contrast to the anise and black pepper.
As the fragrance settles in, you'll pick up an earthy base from patchouli and additional fruits through the mid that provide much of the sweetness. It then becomes more of a powdery vanilla as it heads through the mid. You'll also pick up a bit of lavender, which it has in common with the original eau de toilette. It is one of the most popular La Nuit de L'Homme flankers, a sweet men's perfume that's widely available.
YSL Y 2022 Edition EDT Yves Saint Laurent
YSL Y EDT 2022 fragrance is one of the best sweet colognes for men with a twist of incense that was released in late 2022.
The opening is all about freshness, with bergamot and ginger notes dominating. However, the bergamot doesn't last long, and the scent loses some of its freshness as it dries down. Lavender, and geranium notes start to come through, giving the blend a slightly aromatic and woody scent with a touch of incense. The incense adds a certain richness to the scent, making it slightly different from other fresh fragrances. However, it's still a fresh scent with a twist that many men and women simply can't get enough of.
The performance of this fragrance, unfortunately, isn't the best. Even though it's a bit stronger than the previous version, it still doesn't last long. It radiates for about 30 minutes, and after a couple of hours, it becomes a skin scent. People can still pick up on it, but only if the conditions are good. So, if you're looking for a long-lasting fragrance, this might not be the one for you.
However, this is a very mass-appealing scent that you can wear pretty much anywhere, anytime. It's perfect for warm days when you want a light freshness around you. If you love fresher scents with citrusy, aromatic, and woody notes, then this is something you will enjoy.
There you have it, our list of the best sweet colognes for men. We hope that this guide has helped you discover a new sweet men's scent or find the perfect one for your collection. Whether you prefer a woody-sweet, spicy-sweet, or fresh-sweet scent, there's something on this list for everyone. Remember, choosing the right fragrance is all about finding the one that matches your personality and style. So, take your time, explore your options, and find the scent that makes you feel confident and irresistible.
