The 5 Best Spring Colognes for Men to Freshen up Your Scent

Sandalwood and cedar are cologne mainstays, but they can often leave you smelling like a smokehouse. Try Tom Ford Ébène Fumé, a well-balanced scent that builds its base from palo santo—a lighter wood that brings a little smoke and a whole lot of mystery.

Less Woodsy: Gucci Guilty Parfum pour Homme

More Woodsy: Ermenegildo Zegna Javanese Patchouli

Warm, spicy colognes are the olfactory equivalent of the open road—primed with potential. Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice is about as adventurous as it gets: deep, musky oud mixed with cinnamon and clove.

Less Spicy: Byredo Mumbai Noise

Spicy and Woodsy: Burberry Hero

Scents from this style often layer lavender, narcissus, and rose atop earthier wood and musk. Scotch Porter the Porter House mixes sweet vanilla orchid and violet leaf with fresh greens and warm spices. It’s like a cologne greatest-hits collection.

More Earthy: Malin + Goetz Strawberry

More Floral: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumière Noire Homme

This category smells like salt water (in a good way). Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue is a great example: the cologne carries a subtle shoreline scent that lasts but never overpowers. It’s refreshing.

Less Beachy: Prada Luna Rossa Ocean

More Balanced: Boss Bottled Marine Eau de Toilette

In fragrance-speak, “fresh” means citrus, like bergamot and lemon, or herbs, like vetiver; both lend a light, natural vibe to cologne. Versace Eros Parfum is as refreshing as a mojito and contains blasts of sage and tart lemon.

Less Citrus: Dior Homme Sport

More Herbal: Cartier Déclaration Haute Frachîeur