Best Of Müller: Cologne Picks For Every Taste

The best Mugler cologne is Mugler Cologne, a citrus aromatic fragrance for both men and women. It was launched in 2001 and was created by Alberto Morillas. The fragrance is inspired by an ordinary soap from Morocco, which Thierry Mugler liked very much. The top notes are neroli, bergamot, and petitgrain; the middle note is African orange flower, and the base note is musk. The scent is extremely fresh and clean, with a modern yet classic feel. It is perfect for hot spring and summer seasons and is long-lasting.

Best Overall

Acqua di Parma Colonia is a versatile, timeless, and refreshing cologne that has stood the test of time. Developed over 100 years ago, this classic fragrance features a delectable blend of sweet and musky notes, which soften after about 30 minutes, leaving an overall refreshing and sophisticated scent that lingers all day. The cologne includes bright, fruity top notes and warm base notes of vetiver, sandalwood, and patchouli, making it a perfect choice for any gender and season.

The art deco-inspired bottle is simple and elegant, with a twist-off cap that pays homage to the past. The fragrance is long-lasting, and while one spray will give you a light and fresh scent, two to three sprays will provide a stronger yet not heavy scent. It also retains its refreshing effect when sprayed into the hair.

Acqua di Parma Colonia is an excellent choice for those seeking a well-balanced and harmonious scent that will leave a lasting impression.

Best Budget

Cremo Spice & Black Vanilla is an excellent choice for those seeking a warm, slightly sweet, and spicy fragrance without breaking the bank. This eau de toilette has a surprising staying power, with vibrant cardamom spice and a very short-lived alcohol smell upon first spray. As the cologne dries, cardamom and tobacco notes take centre stage, with a subtle sweet vanilla note emerging later. The rectangular glass bottle exudes simplicity and sophistication, resembling more expensive perfume brands. At an affordable price, this fragrance is ideal for everyday wear and running errands.

Nautica Voyage is another excellent budget option, with a cult following for its subtle, fresh, and long-lasting scent. This cologne evokes crisp, cool water with its blend of green apple, cedar, and florals, offering a clean and uncomplicated fragrance. Its fresh and uncomplicated nature makes it a perfect choice for anyone seeking an effortless scent to spray on as they head out the door.

For a fresh, clean, and starter scent, Calvin Klein CK One Essence Parfum Intense is a great option under $75. This cologne leans towards a younger audience with its fresh and clean notes, making it an excellent choice for teenagers or anyone seeking a light and uncomplicated fragrance.

Dossier Aromatic Pineapple Eau de Parfum is a fantastic budget option at $29, described as a "sexy, soft, comfy, and warm" scent. It is a dupe of the YSL Y fragrance, with a slight twist that some may even prefer over the original.

Best Long-Lasting

If you're looking for a cologne that will leave a lasting impression, these options will fill the room and linger on your skin all day.

Creed Aventus

Creed Aventus is a long-lasting, best-selling fragrance with a bold, fruit-forward profile. It features crisp top notes of apple, blackcurrant, pineapple, and bergamot, with heftier heart and base notes including birch, patchouli, vanilla, and musk. According to reviewers, it settles nicely on the skin and has impressive staying power on various fabrics.

Tom Ford Beau de Jour

Every time I wear Tom Ford's Beau de Jour, I feel like I'm cosplaying as a genteel man-about-town. It's a sophisticated scent with notes of lavender, geranium, and moss.

Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint

Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint is an affordable option with excellent sillage and longevity. It's a unique blend of lemon, oud, almond, vanilla, and musk.

Hermès H24 Herbes Vives

Hermès H24 Herbes Vives is a juicy, fruity, and sophisticated scent with impressive throw and longevity.

Chanel Bleu de Chanel

Chanel Bleu de Chanel is a bright and understated scent that is easy to wear. It's a woody cologne with notes of cedar and sandalwood, brightened by zesty grapefruit.

Nautica Voyage

Nautica Voyage is a cult favourite for its subtle, fresh, and long-lasting scent. It evokes crisp, cool water with notes of green apple, cedar, and florals.

Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb

Viktor&Rolf's Spicebomb is an inviting, sophisticated scent with an energizing blend of citrus, leather, and tobacco.

Dior Sauvage Elixir

A reinterpretation of the iconic Sauvage fragrance, Dior's Elixir is a spicy, long-lasting iteration with notes of florals, spice, citrus, patchouli, and woodsy notes.

Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club

Maison Margiela's Replica Jazz Club is a sophisticated, unisex fragrance with impressive longevity. It evokes a smooth cocktail with notes of sweet rum, spicy pepper, smoky tobacco, and warm vanilla.

Paco Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette

Paco Rabanne 1 Million is a sophisticated, masculine scent with notes of heavy leather, rich amber, rose, and citrus. It settles into a noticeably present yet comfortable scent level with great staying power.

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme is a bright, citrusy scent that isn't overwhelming. It's a great option for all-day wear, lingering on the skin with a consistent, elegant fragrance.

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme

Yves Saint Laurent's La Nuit de l'Homme is an approachable, cool-guy take on a spicy fragrance. Snappy cardamom shines without being too aggressive, balanced by woody cedar, bergamot, and earthy lavender.

Ralph Lauren Polo Red

Ralph Lauren's Polo Red is a bold, spicy, and aromatic fragrance with a mix of citrus, saffron, and redwood. It's a classic, universal favourite among the brand's fragrances.

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò

Giorgio Armani's Acqua di Giò is a fresh, coastal fragrance that's masculine without being too heavy. It evokes a quiet Italian seaside town with notes of bergamot and neroli.

Yves Saint Laurent Y

Y by Yves Saint Laurent is a bold, sultry, and masculine fragrance with a thoughtful edge. It draws you in with citrus and apple notes, keeping you around with vetiver and tonka bean.

Mugler A*Men Fantasm

Mugler's A*Men Fantasm is a unique, masculine gourmand with notes of woody bergamot and sweet chocolate. It's ridiculously alluring as it dries down on the skin.

Dossier Aromatic Pineapple

Dossier's Aromatic Pineapple is a sexy, soft, and warm scent with notes of bergamot, ginger, pineapple, sage, juniper berry, amber, and cedarwood.

Calvin Klein CK One Essence Parfum Intense

Calvin Klein's CK One Essence Parfum Intense is a fresh, clean, starter scent with a potent blend of bergamot, black pepper, mint, geranium, musk, moss, and sandalwood.

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille is a sweet, spicy, and intense vanilla fragrance complemented by smokey tobacco and spicy ginger.

Versace Eros

Versace's Eros is a light, energetic, and masculine fragrance with soaring notes of lemon and mint, grounded by cedar, sandalwood, and patchouli.

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Jo Malone's Wood Sage & Sea Salt is a fresh, coastal scent evoking clean hair and light sweaters. It's a favourite among royals and has excellent staying power.

Comme des Garçons Blackpepper

Comme des Garçons' Blackpepper is a seductive, masculine fragrance with top notes of black pepper, musk, leather, cedarwood, and tonka bean.

Diptyque Orphéon

Diptyque's Orphéon is a unique, kaleidoscopic fragrance with a hint of smoke and powder, and strong herbaceous notes of cedar and jasmine.

D.S. & Durga Debaser

D.S. & Durga's Debaser is a seductive, multidimensional, tropical fragrance with notes of coconut, fig, and tonka bean, complemented by smoke, salt, and sweat.

Le Labo Santal 33

Le Labo's Santal 33 is a refined, iconic, cult-favourite scent with an opening punch of sandalwood, followed by cardamom and iris.

Aesop Tacit

Aesop's Tacit is a fresh, citrusy fragrance inspired by Wong Kar-wai's film, "In the Mood for Love."

Amouage Search

Amouage's Search is a nautical, fresh, and intense fragrance with notes of frankincense, pear, hazelnut, saffron, rose, sambac jasmine, sandalwood, ambergris, and vanilla.

Armani Beauty Bois D’Encens

Armani Beauty's Bois D’Encens is a bold, intense fragrance evoking a church with strong suggestions of incense, cedar, ginger, and pepper.

Noteworthy n,551

Noteworthy's n,551 is a warm, cozy, and chaste fragrance with woody, amber-heavy notes balanced by a hint of florals.

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Best for Young Men

Paco Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette

With its opulent packaging reminiscent of a gold brick and a sophisticated masculine scent, young men won't have to spend a fortune to smell like a million bucks. Paco Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette is a cologne with heavy leather, woody, and rich amber notes that settle to reveal a touch of rose and citrus. It's still solidly masculine, with a modern take on a classic that won't make you smell like your dad.

The cologne settles down to a noticeably present yet comfortable scent level with great staying power. Our tester, Sunita, said, "The perfume holds well onto the skin without fading quickly. After about an hour, I could still smell it strongly. The musky and leathery smell does soften down, leaving the rose and citrus, yet a musky, male scent."

Nautica Voyage Eau de Toilette

Nautica Voyage is an excellent option for young men who want a subtle, fresh, and long-lasting scent without breaking the bank. This affordable cologne evokes crisp, cool water with its blend of green apple, cedar, and florals. It's clean and uncomplicated, making it perfect for anyone who wants a low-maintenance fragrance.

Our tester, Jake Henry Smith, says, "It's a perfect option for any guy who doesn't want to think twice about what he's spraying on as he walks out the door. Plus, it's a fraction of the price of similar fragrances."

Calvin Klein CK One Essence Parfum Intense

This updated, concentrated version of the original CK One is a fresh, clean, and potent fragrance with a youthful vibe. It opens with a burst of bergamot and mountainous woody notes, making it a great choice for young men. While it might skew a little young, it's an excellent starter scent, especially for those on a budget.

Our tester, Jake Henry Smith, notes, "At under $75, the price is right. It's a fresh, clean starter scent, especially for those on a budget."

Dossier Aromatic Pineapple Eau de Parfum

Dossier Aromatic Pineapple is a dupe of the YSL Y fragrance, with a slightly different twist. It's a sexy, soft, and warm scent that our tester, Kat Thomas, says is "the best smell ever." It's an excellent option for young men who want a unique and affordable fragrance.

Thomas adds, "My boyfriend wears it, and so do I. It's a sexy scent, but also soft and comfy and warm."

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

This cologne is like summer in a bottle, with bright citrus dancing atop delicate floral notes grounded in amber. It's not overwhelming, making it perfect for young men who want a subtle and versatile fragrance. The packaging is also clean, light, and airy, with cloudy glass and a minimalistic design.

Our tester, Amy, says, "The sophisticated cologne is not overly masculine or feminine, so it's a very good unisex option. It's not overwhelming or heavy, so it would be a very good option for daytime."

Best for Summer

The best summer colognes for men capture the feeling of a gentle sea breeze, the first sip of a cocktail, or the sand between your toes. They're light, citrusy, aquatic, and floral. Here are some of the best options:

• Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme: This cologne is like summer in a bottle. It has bright citrus dancing atop delicate floral notes grounded in amber. The scent is not overwhelming, and the packaging is light and airy. It has great staying power and is versatile enough to be worn from day to night.
• Paco Rabanne Invictus: This cologne is perfect for young men. It's fresh and woody, with notes of grapefruit and guaiac wood combined with citrus and patchouli. The trophy-shaped bottle will impress anyone who catches a glimpse of your bedside table.
• Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Aqua: This aquatic, crisp, and woody fragrance will transport you to paradise. Inspired by the freshness of the ocean, it's crisp, refreshing, and invigorating, with notes of chilled cucumber and precious woods.
• Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue: This lively, fresh, floral, and fruity scent has just enough masculinity to make it perfect for summer. It will take your senses to the sunny Mediterranean sea.
• Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua: This cool, salty, and refreshing cologne is like the Italian Riviera in a bottle. It has notes of seaweed, driftwood, and cardamom, with hints of juniper, lavender, and lemon. It's small and powerful, so a little goes a long way.
• Anthony 1 Eau de Parfum: This subtle and fresh scent is perfect for date night or daily wear. It has fruity elements with a hint of spice and woody tones, including lemon, lavender, pine, and sandalwood.

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