11 best men's aftershaves: From Dior, Chanel, Zara & more | HELLO! (2024)

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Hollie Brotherton

Lifestyle & Commerce Senior Writer

Updated: September 18, 2024

Aftershave is a fail-safe Christmas gift (or birthday present or anniversary gift) that almost any man would love to unwrap.

Struggling to decide on a gift for him? Whether you're shopping for your partner, your dad or your brother, you're in the right place. I've curated an edit of all of the best perfume for men, from new scents to popular classics.

A good fragrance can boost confidence, evoke memories, and give his bathroom shelf a serious upgrade, but if you're unsure of which one to choose, I'm here to help.

From the bestselling Dior Sauvage and Chanel's new icon Bleu de Chanel, to luxury options from Creed and more affordable fragrance from AllSaints, scroll on for the best men's aftershaves to shop now.

How I chose the best men's aftershave

  • Personal favourites: As well as working on HELLO!'s Shopping Team, I was previously a beauty editor at a major online retailer. All of these scents are tried and tested.
  • Bestsellers: Maybe you already know he loves one of these scents, but if you're blind-buying a gift, it's often a good idea not to go too rogue. Everything featured in this edit is a bestseller for the brand, and for good reason.
  • Budget: I've included aftershaves for a range of budgets, so you can purchase a gift for as little as £22 up to £165+.

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DIOR Sauvage Eau de Parfum

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Notes:

Top - Bergamot

Middle - Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Star Anise, Nutmeg

Base - Ambroxan, Vanilla

With crowd-pleasing notes of Italian bergamot, warm nutmeg and soft vanilla, it's no wonder Dior Sauvage is one of the world's bestselling scents for men. Inspired by the desert at sundown, its sensual and a little bit exotic.

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Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau De Toilette Spray

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Notes:

Top - Citrus Accord, Vetiver, Pink Pepper

Middle - Grapefruit, Dry Cedar, Labdanum

Base - Frankincense, Ginger, Sandalwood

Bleu de Chanel is the most popular men's fragrance by the French fashion house. It begins fresh and clean but develops into something warmer, masculine, woody and aromatic. Subtle with impressive longevity, it's the ultimate everyday scent.

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Creed Aventus Eau de Parfum

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Notes:

Top - Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Apple, Pineapple

Middle- Juniper Berries, Birch, Patchouli, Jasmine

Base -Musk, Oak Moss, Ambergris, Vanilla

Creed Aventus is iconic in the fragrance industry, paving the way for many similar scents that followed, but none capture that luxurious 'expensive' feeling it evokes in quite the same way. It has a woody and heady centre, complemented with floral notes and a rich musky base.

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Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum For Him

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Notes:

Top - Fresh Rose, Hot Chili Pepper

Middle - Lavender, Orange Blossom

Base - Cedarwood, Patchouli

Gucci scents are always a little more unique than your average. This dark and seductive fragrance mixes classic notes of rose and patchouli with red hot chili pepper for an added kick.

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AllSaints Shoreditch Leather Eau de Parfum

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Notes:

Top: Elemi, Fresh Rosewater, Saffron

Mid: Leather Accord, Sheer Jasmine, Sandalwood

Base: Vetiver Haiti, Patchouli Essence, Warm Amber

Who better to create a leather fragrance than AllSaints? This is a sexy and spicy scent that could easily be mistaken for designer but has a high street price tag. Inspired by the brand's iconic leather jackets, notes of elemi and saffron create a suede-like fragrance and it comes packaged in a stylish leather bottle.

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Jo Malone London Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense

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Notes:

Top - Aromatic Clean Accord

Middle - Hinoki Wood

Base - Cedarwood

This is the latest fragrance from Jo Malone and it's perfect for autumn. Like many of their colognes, it's totally intoxicating, but the woody-floral blend is also very wearable. Rich and warm with a bit of spice, it has amazing longevity that makes it worth the price tag.

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Prada Luna Rossa Ocean Eau de Toilette

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Notes:

Top - Bergamot Essence, Pink Pepper Essence

Middle - Iris Accord, Sage Essence

Base - Vetiver Essence, Tonka Bean

A cocktail of citrus and fresh, floral scents, Prada's Luna Rossa Ocean also has a unique leather heart and sensual accord of suede to add a delicious dose of masculinity.

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Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum

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Notes:

Top - Apple, Ginger, Bergamot

Middle - Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium

Base - Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver, Olibanum

If he likes a bit of spice, Y by Yves Saint Laurent will fit the bill. Mysterious, modern and masculine, it's just soft enough to leave you wanting more.

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Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau de Parfum

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Notes:

Top-Exotic Rosewood, Cardamom

Middle-​Oud Wood, Sandalwood, Vetiver​​​

Base-Tonka Bean, Amber

Smooth, woody, and a little bit spicy, Tom Ford's Oud Wood is the definition of sophisticated and alluring, which could explain its unwavering popularity. If you really want to treat him, it's an easy win.

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BOSS The Scent Absolute For Him Eau de Parfum

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Notes:

Top -Ginger

Middle - Maninka Fruit & Mondia Roots

Base - Vetiver

Rich and intense, the notes of aphrodisiac Maninka fruit combined with elegant Vetiver is what has everyone coming back for more with this BOSS fragrance.

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LOEWE Paula's Ibiza Cosmic Eau De Parfum

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Notes:

Top: Pear, Mango

Middle:Cypress Resin, Coconut, Vanilla

Base: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Amber

Blending the sweetness of coconut and fruity mango with earthy cedar, sandalwood, and amber, the latest addition to LOEWE's Ibiza fragrance family is an amazing holiday scent. It's hedonistic, carefree and playful.

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