The best perfumes for men - without compromising on quality

The store shelves are laden with vast selections of fragrances and there is plenty to choose from. High-quality Eau De Toilettes and colognes are a sure choice for a man who wants a lasting scent that smells just right on the skin. 

The store shelves are brimming with vast selections of fragrances, and there is plenty to choose from. High-quality Eau De Toilettes and colognes are a sure choice for the man who wants a lasting scent that smells just right on the skin. Manufacturers have long traditions in fragrance production, and you can really sense it in these particular scents. The concentration percentage of Eau De Toilette is milder than, for example, perfume, and cologne is the lightest of these scents, containing the smallest percentage of fragrance. We wanted to gather in our in the boutique a selection of scents that you won't find elsewhere in Finland, offering both classic fragrances for gentlemen who want classics as well as fresh, contemporary scents for the modern wearer.

Jermyn Street is definitely the boutique's most popular fragrance and an excellent choice to give as a gift as well.

How to recognize a high-quality fragrance?

A high-quality fragrance lasts long on the skin. You only need to spray it a couple of times, and it smells just right. The key thing about using fragrances is that it should smell just a little; no one wants to smell it from a kilometer away or fifteen minutes after you've left the building, no matter how good the scent is. So, focus on quality, not quantity. 

Perfumes have been used for a long time, for thousands of years. Our popular manufacturer is Floris, which was founded nearly 300 years ago when Juan Famenia Floris created his first fragrance and wrote the recipe in his leather-bound book. New recipes were continually added to that book, and today it is kept safe on Jermyn Street in London in the Floris vault. That book still serves as an inspiration for Floris when creating new fragrances, all of which pass under Edward Bodenham's nose for approval.

Even though Floris scents are Eau De Toilettes and the fragrance concentration is mild, it is still enough to last size day. We tested Floris scents and with a couple of sprays in the morning, it still smells pleasantly on the skin in the evening. This feature signifies quality; the scent is properly made from good ingredients, which is why it lasts long on the skin. 

Floris London's No. 89 Eau De Toilette is a traditional fragrance, characterized by orange and bergamot combined with lavender and neroli to give it the classic cologne character. The spicy nutmeg adds warmth to the floral heart notes. The base of this true gentleman's scent is dominated by wood, with hints of sandalwood, cedarwood, and vetiver. The fragrance was introduced in 1951 and got its name from the location of Floris' shop at No. 89 Jermyn Street, London. This scent was also the personal favorite of James Bond author Ian Fleming.

Cefiron's fresh citrus scent suits many and has been a very popular choice. It features a combination of fresh lemon and lime, enhanced with bergamot and mandarin. The spiciness comes from cardamom and nutmeg, along with a floral heart note. Its warm character is derived from the base notes of wood and musk. The scent is suitably sweet but sufficiently fresh and not too overpowering. This is the lightest and most pleasant of Floris' fragrances for many. The same range also includes shower gel and deodorant. 

The Christmas tree is an absolute classic

The scent of sandalwood is definitely the most divisive fragrance. Some love it and immediately immerse themselves in the world of stylish gentlemen from black-and-white movies. Others find the scent too strong and spicy. Sandalwood is the second most expensive wood in the world, and both the wood and the oil produce a distinctly recognizable aroma that has been valued for centuries. The yield of sandalwood oil varies depending on the age and location of the tree; generally, older trees produce the highest oil content and quality. Sandalwood oil has a characteristic soft, warm, smooth, creamy, and milky noble metal scent. The scent of sandalwood has also been used in shaving-related fragrances for a long time; almost all manufacturers have refined this classic scent into some product.

Floris London's Santal is a fresh masculine fragrance, with top notes of bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, green grass, and lemon. The scent gains its warm and sensual character from the heart notes of clove, lavender, and nutmeg, which are highlighted by the base notes of amber, cedarwood, incense, musk, sandalwood, and vanilla. 

Taylor of Old Bond Street's sandalwood cologne is elegantly classic. It is a true gentleman's fragrance, embodying the history and traditions of Taylor of Old Bond Street. Definitely a choice for a man who likes stronger and spicier scents. This cologne has been successfully kept light enough, yet the traditional sandalwood scent still comes through nicely. The sandalwood cologne is a lighter alternative to Floris's Sandalwood Eau De Toilette, so if you're not entirely sure about the sandalwood scent, choose this one. 

The scent consists of a classic aromatic citrus top note, blended with hints of lavender, thyme, and rosemary. It includes subtle notes of jasmine and white cyclamen. The base is composed of woody, mossy, and amber musks. Contains essential oils of lemon, thyme, rosemary, lavender, galbanum, and patchouli.

Cologne is an excellent choice for a light fragrance

Cologne, also known as kölninvesi, is a lighter option compared to Eau De Toilette. Cologne typically contains about 2-5 percent fragrance concentrate. Its longevity on the skin is shorter than that of Eau De Toilette, but it is a good choice when long-lasting fragrance is not necessarily needed for the entire day. We tested Taylor Of Old Bond Street colognes and surprisingly, the scent lasted longer than we expected. 

Taylor of Old Bond Street is a brand that represents the classic style and quality awareness of the British gentleman. Taylor of Old Bond Street is a family business with a history dating back to 1854. At that time, Jeremiah Taylor opened his salon on London's famous Bond Street. Jeremiah's plant extracts quickly gained popularity, and the story continued into the next generation when Sidney Taylor opened the current main store on Jermyn Street in London. 

The scent of the Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street series is exceptionally fresh. The series also includes, among other things, deodorant and shower gel. In our boutique's test, this performed the best; oh, how wonderful the bathroom smells after it's filled with the scent of this Jermyn Street shower gel! It's definitely an easy scent to give as a gift to a man, and what's even better, the spouse can enjoy it too. This scent is an excellent choice for year-round use. You can't go wrong with this scent, as it has a suitably light citrus note that's perfect for office use and is also a great choice for summer. 

The main scent is bergamot, lemon, lime, and lavender combined with the fragrances of geranium, neroli, amber, musk, and vanilla. It does not contain alcohol, making it suitable for sensitive skin.

Focus on small size and a versatile selection

Perfume can last for years, but once opened, it may start to deteriorate within a year. For this reason, it's advisable to prefer smaller packaging sizes. It's good to have a few different perfumes so you can choose your scent each morning based on your mood. Often, you get so used to the scent that you no longer smell it yourself, and there's a risk of overdoing the dosage. By using a few different perfumes on different days, you won't get used to them as easily and you can also enjoy your own scent. 

For different occasions, it is worth choosing different scents. When you go out for dinner or to the theater in the evening, the choice should definitely be a classic scent that can be a bit stronger. For the office, it's better to opt for lighter options that are not too strong, so you can take your colleagues into consideration. Be careful with the dosage as well. Never mix scents together; when you choose a scent for the day, use a milder shower gel while washing, and also be moderate with aftershave. Even though it fades from the skin faster than perfume, at the start of the day, the combination of scents can be too overwhelming. A safe choice is to select scents from the same product line for all necessary products whenever possible. 

In the summer, scents are put to a real test as it gets warm during the day and the skin sweats. Favor fresh and light fragrances in the summer. Also, consider using deodorant; if the deodorant has a very strong scent, it can mix unpleasantly with the perfume's fragrance when sweating. In the winter, scents can be stronger and spicier. In the winter, scents come into their own on frosty days, making clothes smell fresh when coming inside and allowing the perfume to stand out exclusively.