While I personally don’t enjoy cold weather for the most part, I absolutely do love the winter season, for the fact that I get to wear some of the best fragrances. There are certain men’s colognes, that are simply fantastic, but really don’t work too well when the heat is out in full force. So, here we are again in this hemisphere, about to venture back into the depths of winter and I can officially break out the scents for freezing temperatures. Now, not every scent on this list is limited to cold weather, but some very much are. This is the time of year that we can wear the sweet gourmands, heavier spices, and bold enveloping scents that hang in the crisp air.
Paco Rabanne 1 Million Prive Eau de Parfum Spray for Men, 3.4 Ounce
1 Million Prive opens with cinnamon spice and the familiar fruity appeal of crisp apple. It’s always kind of reminded me of cinnamon applesauce, in that regard. Then, notes of myrrh of tobacco are added, and I think that this is what separates this one from it’s Paco Rabanne brethren. The myrrh gives it a sort of exotic appeal and an added depth to the body. The dry down period I get the cinnamon note and the sweet tobacco, as the main attractions.
Prive isn’t a scent without any power, as I can get double digit hours of wear out of this one. I’m actually wearing 1 Million Prive, as I’m doing this post, so I definitely enjoy the stuff.
Angel Men Pure Malt by Thierry Mugler Eau De Toilette Spray (Limited Edition) for Men, 3.40 Ounce
This is one for guys who want a very rich full bodied cologne and who enjoy the whiskey note, in particular. Pure Malt has great performance in terms of longevity and the sillage is very solid as well. It won’t be great outside of the colder months, but it is fantastic during these cold days and nights. Pure Malt Review
Dirty English Cologne 3.4 oz Eau De Toilette Spray Mens
I’m usually not super crazy about colognes with a really prominent oud note, but this one is blended so well off of the other ingredients, that I can’t help but love it. It’s a very woodsy cologne with cedar, sandalwood, cypress, and ebony wood. However, this is offset by a beautifully rich leather note. It is dark, warm, woody, with a nice bit of spice. Overall, Dirty English has a very dry profile though there are just enough citrus notes added to give it a certain layer of juiciness. I get very good performance from this one. Dirty English Review
Giorgio Armani Code Profumo EDP Spray for Men, 3.7 Ounce
Code Profumo opens up with that familiar warmth of amber and this is paired with a smooth creamy tonka bean note. This one is sweet, especially at the start, but it does become much smoother and masculine as it dries down. There is a very slight zesty orange note and spices from both nutmeg and cardamom. All of this is wrapped up in rich leather. It ends up having a smooth, creamy, almost powdery aroma. The sillage while not monsterous, is quite good, and the longevity for this Armani scent is excellent. My Code Profumo Review
Carolina Herrera Ch Eau De Toilette Spray for Men, 3.4 Ounce
This is a beautiful fragrance by Carolina Herrera. It features notes of grapefruit, bergamot, nutmeg, jasmine, violet, leather, and amber. It is a sweetly sugary aroma with vanilla and leather, which gives it a rich and warm smoothness. The dry down is quite lovely.
However, the main attraction in CH Prive is the whiskey note, which creates a masculine and boozy air. The whiskey is there throughout the wear and pairs quite well with the leather, it’s got a similar vibe to Man in Black with the liquor/leather combo, but which much less spice. This one takes the whiskey in a much different direction than does the aforementioned Pure Malt. The leather and whiskey are heavily featured in the dry down and are supported by the vanilla/tonka bean, mostly.
CH Prive is a sexy and masculine fragrance that is safe enough to be worn at the office, while also having a rightful place in the nightlife. CH Prive Review
Thierry Mugler Eau de Toilette Spray, Angel Men Pure Havane, 3.4 Ounce
Pure Havane is an amazing mixture of masculine sweetness featuring notes of tobacco leaf, honey, amber, and bitter cocoa. Havane is like a fine cigar dipped in honey and sugar with a helping of chocolate. Completely warm and gourmand and awesome. This is another cold weather winner from Thierry Mugler and the honey/tobacco blend really stand out perfectly against a frigid backdrop.
This is a really sweet cologne but the honey and cocoa notes make it different from many other sweet or fruity men’s scents. Pure Havane by Thierry Mugler Review
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male for Men Intense Spray, Eau de Toilette, 4.2 Ounce
Ultra Male is one of the flanker fragrances that was spun off from the original best seller, Le Male. However, this is the one that has exceeded its predecessor, and just strikes me as better in every metric.
Ultra Male features notes of pear, cinnamon, mint, vanilla, and citrus. The opening is sweet and candy-like but settles into something that is both warm and smooth. This is a super fresh sweetness that has that slight spice given off my the cinnamon and mint combo.
With 1-3 sprays, Ultra Male isn’t overwhelming, and has very good projection. I always seem to get around 9 hours from my bottle. This is a great fragrance for the nightlife, as its spicy sweetness has a boldness, and an ability to hang in the air. One more thing to add, JPG has discontinued this from what I understand, so one would do well to pick up a large bottle from what’s still on shelves. Ultra Male Review
Bvlgari Man in Black Eau de Parfum Spray for Men, 3.4 Ounce
So, while it’s not universally as popular as some of the other scents on this list, Bvlgari’s dark and boozy fragrance can do work when out in the field. It starts off with rum and cinnamon spices that is tempered by a smooth leather note. There is a oud base which amps up the masculinity and floral notes lingering around to give it a bit of sweetness. Again, it actually projects pretty moderately, but does the job when someone gets close to you. This isn’t one that I wear everyday, but on night’s when I head to the bar, it’s among my first selections. Man in Black Full Review
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– Olympea Intense opens up with a salty vanilla accord and orange blossom. It’s quite a bit like saltwater toffee and this sweet/salty mix is wrapped up in a warm amber embrace. It’s a very simple and linear perfume with some marine-like aroma, due to the salt note. This Paco Rabanne scent has great sillage and will last all day. It’s so smooth and delicious and one for the colder months of the year. 
– The super beautiful and highly attractive perfume, that is consistently a best seller. La Vie Est Belle is very sweet and feminine with notes like vanilla and praline leading the way. Black currant and pear only serve to give it a syrupy sweetness and then there is the patchouli note which sort of ties it all together. Sure, it’s insanely popular but there is a reason for that, it smells very good. La Vie Est Belle is one for fall or winter and has the ability to last all day.
– Bombshell is the staple fragrance of the Victoria’s Secret line and it so very alluring. It’s got juicy fruits that help its appeal from pineapple to passion fruit to strawberry. Bombshell is delicious and fresh with a little bit of a soapy vibe to it and floral notes such as peony. This is a fresh and upbeat perfume, it’s more attractive or pretty, than it is sexy but as a guy…I find it quite charming.
– Red Kiss is a gourmand perfume that opens up with black currant, hazelnut, and orange blossom. It’s sweet with a citrus kick and some nuttiness from the hazelnut note. Later cacao only adds to the sweetness while the tart black currant takes a back seat. With a name like Loverdose Red Kiss, you can bet that this one is sexy, and draws men in. It’s creamy sweetness sits beautifully in cold weather and is very seductive. 
-A sensual scent for the younger woman or just those who are young at heart. Notes of tiger orchids, jasmine, peach blossoms, raspberry, and tangerine. This scent is wonderful and alluring. 
– This Italian design house makes some very sexy fragrances for both men and women. Orange Blossom, bergamot, musk, and white flowers gives this fragrance a warm and sensual aroma that doesn’t overpower. 
– Guess Marciano is an underrated perfume
– A familiar and clean blend of citrus and sandalwood. This is a nice everyday scent for guys who want a versatile cologne that smells quite nice and won’t overpower. Style is fresh and simple.
– A classic in the masculine powerhouse fragrance space of the 1980s. Bijan for Men is a fougere, that is dipped in honey, and dotted with herbal notes. It has a slightly spicy crisp dryness, surprising complexity for the price, and a clean soapy undercurrent running through the entire wear.
– A unique scent with the addition of the pine note. However, it doesn’t have that car air freshener aroma. Instead, Bijan Black, utilizes vanilla, orange blossom, and amber to create a floral blend that is paired with woody scents and a slightly spicy musk. Smooth and interesting cool weather cologne that really does the men’s floral based fragrance very well.
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The original Euphoria perfume is the best selling of the two but Forbidden is an amazing and flirty fragrance that is sure to turn some heads. The top notes are fruity, middle are floral, and it ends with a blends of woodsy notes and musk.
– A wildly popular scent for women, especially younger women. It does have a woodsy base to it but includes some sweet candy inspired notes which blends together beautifully.
– This is one celebrity fragrance, which is actually very good. It has a nice, sweet aroma perfect for a younger girl with a playful personality. Not a scent that will cry out sophistication but a well-made fragrance none the less. This is the most popular of the line, but under the Fantasy Banner there are several awesome options, such as 
– Vanilla and caramel highlight this scents notes. It is another sweet, candy centered perfume but this one has a certain sexiness to it.
– A unisex scent from CK which has been a best seller for years. It’s a clean, aquatic scent with some citrus notes that gives it a fresh aroma.
– It has become a classic since its 1996 release and for good reason. It’s part floral, part aquatic, and provides a clean and crisp scent. Notes include apple blossom, jasmine, black tea, violet, and honeysuckle among others.
– Brit seems to be many people’s favorite Burberry scent and it does smell great. I like the woman’s perfume version a lot just like the men’s in this one. 
– A fruity and floral scent with some candy inspired notes like vanilla and caramel. Viva La Juicy is clean, sophisticated, and sensual. 
A classically inspired scent with fruity and floral notes that is sexy and elegant. This is another winner in the line of Curve fragrances.
– This is a top fragrance with choice fruity and floral notes giving it a flirty and energetic aroma. Crisp and clean.
– The one is a fantastic scent in either the men’s or the women’s version. It’s a classy fragrance with sensual notes of mandarin, peach, bergamot, jasmine, amber, vanilla, and others.
– This perfume from the Italian design house is not too heavy but has a bold blend of floral and spicy notes.
– Boutique fragrance design house, Creed is known for making amazing scents. Spring Flower may be the best of the best for women’s perfumes by Creed. It is a lovely floral blend with just enough fruity notes to make it pop.
-Yes, this one has been popular for quite a long time now. Orange blossom, amber, woods, vanilla and green notes give this perfume a versatility for many occasions. A solid choice for an evening scent.
– Fresh green rose with a hint of musky spice and honey. This is a unisex fragrance with a cold metallic feel that reminds me somewhat of 
– Rose, meet vodka and leather. Doesn’t sound great? Well, it is. This early 90s release from Ungaro is sexy and smooth with an interesting progression of notes including lavender and some citruses.
– Rose with sandalwood and pepper. This has the rose note yet manages to remain a masculine scent through and through. 
– Rose isn’t the main attraction necessarily in this Chanel gem, but it is one of the main players. The floral is understated by creates a wonderful contrast between the cinnamon spice and familiar sandalwood notes. A classic fragrance.
– Yes, it is a women’s perfume. However, for the right person it is an intriguing ‘rose’ option. Why? The smoky incense and patchouli, give it a rough and dirty feel, that can really stand out. Careful, this one is a bomb, so don’t over spray.
– Rose, incense, oud, and leather. Dark, rich, and hyper-masculine. Potion Royal Black is smoky and leathery with that added rose element that really makes this a unique scent. Less incense than the above, Portrait of a Lady, but more of a tobacco/leather blend.
– Setting aside my own personal dislike of just about every Amouage scent that I’ve tried, many people do seem to dig Lyric Man. The rose note is met with citrus and the usual oriental spices of this brand. Like their other colognes, this one is loud and long-lasting.