Father’s Day is coming up quickly, and it can be super difficult to pick out a great present for your dear old dad. But don’t worry, we’re here to help! Have you considered buying your dad a great new scent for his Father’s Day celebration this year?
Cologne is a classic gift your dad will love, especially if you choose a great, top-rated cologne. Here are some of the best options that you may want to buy your dad for Father’s Day this year.
1. Calvin Klein: CK One
Calvin Klein CK One is a classic and top-rated cologne for a reason. It’s a light, balance fragrance, so it’s won’t be too overpowering. Calvin Klein: CK One features notes of pineapple, papaya, jasmine, and bergamot.
It’s actually truly a unique choice, combining elements of citrus, woodsy, and floral scents — making it a real unicorn in the wonderful world of men’s fragrances.
Many of the Calvin Klein fragrances are particularly great to buy for your dad for Father’s Day, but CK One is certainly top of the pack. It’s perfect for everyday use, or it can be saved for special occasions if that’s more your dad’s style.
2. Bleu by Chanel
Chanel is always a classic, whether you’re buying clothing, women’s perfume, or cologne. Bleu is a classic, timeless scent, with a woodsy feel for the outdoorsy dad. It features notes of sandalwood and cedar, so it’ll remind your dad of camping in the forest while exploring the wilderness.
If your dad loves to camp, this might just be the perfect scent to buy for him this Father’s Day.
3. Kenneth Cole Reaction by Kenneth Cole for Men
Kenneth Cole Reaction is a summery scent is perfectly suited to the season, so it’s great for the dad who pines for the summer months all year round. It’s got a great, light scent that will remind your dad of his favorite summer getaways during his long-ago youth.
Kenneth Cole Reaction is one of the fruitier-themed men’s colognes, with amazing notes of watermelon, lemon, lime, and melon. It’s topped off with some patchouli, lily of the valley, sandalwood, and musk, to make it a choice that’s truly appropriate for the beach.
4. Dolce and Gabbana By Dolce and Gabbana Pour Homme
For the manliest of men, this scent by Dolce and Gabbana is probably the right choice. It may be a little strong for day to day use, with notes of orange and tobacco, but this entry from Dolce and Gabbana is a great cologne for special occasion use. It’s perfect for the dad who fancies himself the next James Bond.
5. Tom Ford: Noir Extreme
This Tom Ford cologne is an incredible choice for your dad this Father’s Day. Noir Extreme has amazing notes of tobacco, coriander, black plum, and patchouli, so it’ll really stand out of the crowd.
With an amber base, mixed with amazing sandalwood and vanilla, all topped off with orange blossom, jasmine, rose absolute, and jasmine, Noir Extreme from Tom Ford is a thoughtful and depth-filled addition to any man’s extensive collection of cologne.
Noir Extreme is a great special occasion cologne for when your parents want to take a night out on the town and celebrate any number of wonderful life milestones.
6. Hermès Eau de Citron Noir Eau de Cologne
A beautiful entry by Hermes, the Eau de Citron Noir features notes of black lime and black tea for the dad who’s a little bit tangy in his personality. Eau de Citron Noir is highlighted by lemon, citron, and wood, making it a more simple fragrance that focuses on a few more intense themes, rather than a wide range of different scents like some of the other fragrances included on this list.
The unusual combination is perfect for the dad who also follows the beat of his own drum, so it’s totally perfect for helping your unusual dad feel more appreciated during his Father’s Day celebration.
7. Givenchy Gentlemen Only
If your dad is new to the world of cologne, Gentlemen Only is a great entry point to get him used to the idea of trying out a fun range of smells. It’s a tribute to a previous cologne, Givenchy Gentlemen from the 1970s, so it has deep vintage roots that should appeal to your father.
It has notes of cedarwood, mandarin, birch leaf, nutmeg, and pepper, so it won’t be overpowering and turn your dad off the idea of trying out a cologne.
8 Dior Homme Sport
If you don’t think the Givenchy is a good choice for your father’s tastes, Dior Homme Sport is also a great beginner entry for someone who is new to trying out colognes. Its a newer scent, which came out in 2013, and is based in woodsy fragrances.
Dior Homme Sport features notes of ginger, citrus, iris, and cedar.
9. Kenneth Cole Black By Kenneth Cole For Men
Another entry by Kenneth Cole, Kenneth Cole Black, is a stronger and more masculine scent than many of the others on this list, so it’s a great pick for the professional dad who wants to draw attention when he enters a room.
Kenneth Cole Black is topped with orange, basil, ginger, and mint, highlighted with cedar, lotus, and incense, and all layered with a healthy dose of suede, violet leaf, and amber. Kenneth Cole Black is a completely yummy mix that’s great for the strong man in your life.
10. Hugo Boss: Hugo
Hugo is really a scent that stands the test of time if your dad is the kind of person who likes to pick one thing and stick with it. A basil-noted cologne by Hugo Boss, Hugo is the kind of scent that you just never really get sick of, no matter how many different times you might smell it.
11. Acqua Di Parma: Colonia
Are you looking for a cologne that’s really stood the test of time? Well, Colonia, which dates all the way back to 1916, is probably your best option. It’s a citrusy fragrance that will go with any dad’s aesthetic, so if you’re looking for the classiest possible choice? You should definitely go with Acqua Di Parma’s Colonia for your dad’s present this coming Father’s Day.
12. Dior: Eau Sauvage
Are you looking for something with a little more passion? Eau Savage may be the right gift for your dad. Eau Savage has a lavender base with a hint of spice, and it’s layered with notes of basil, cumin, lemon, iris root, bergamot, oak moss, musk, and lavender. It’s truly a savage combination of amazing scents that will bring your dad’s fragrance game up a point or ten.
13. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male
For a choice that’s a little more vanilla (literally), this cologne by Jean Paul Gaultier should be right up your dad’s alley. With strong notes of vanilla (obviously), lavender, and sandalwood, it mixes classics of the men’s scent game with some more interesting choices for something a little sweeter than the norm.
14. Jicky by Guerlain
This unisex scent is perfect for the suave dad in your life. One of the muskier scents on the market, it also features one of the first uses of artificial fragrances ever used in a perfume, having launched all the way back in 1889. For something that both your mom and dad can enjoy with easy, Jicky by Guerlain may just appeal!
15. Kiehl’s Original Musk
Every dad loves Kiehl’s products, even if they deny it, so why not buy their cologne at somewhere that’s actually accessible to them? Kiehl’s Original Musk is a lovely and easy choice for the dad who loves the simple things in life.
Top-Rated Colognes are an Amazing Gift For Father’s Day This Year
Any of the above top rated colognes are a great option for your dad’s Father’s Day gift this year. Just be sure to consider your option and choose the one that’s right for your dad. If possible, try coordinating your choice to scents you know your dad loves.
You can get some ideas by sneaking into his medicine cabinet and checking out his choice of moisturizers, soaps, conditioners, shampoos, and other products. By seeing what scents your father already enjoys, and combining it with this list of top-rated colognes, you’re sure to knock your father’s day present out of the park this year!
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