9 Best Smelling Lavender Scented Colognes for Men

Lavender is one of the most heavily used notes in men’s colognes, women’s perfumes, household air fresheners, and more. It has a familiar scent, plus a smooth and calming influence. In short, it’s a staple note, with a versatile use within the world of fragrance. So, when looking for a lavender based cologne, we have plenty of options.

With that in mind, which are the best lavender scented fragrances for guys? In this post, I am going to present 9 options, where lavender is the main attraction. Some on the list, will be more of a pure use of the note, while others it will be the main player within a total composition.

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Spice, Amber, and Lavender

Jo Malone Amber And Lavender Cologne Spray, 3.4 Ounce– As the name suggests, this Jo Malone fragrance, is a blend of amber and lavender notes. However, it also has a blend of herbal spices, which gives this scent a fuller body and greater depth.

Amber and Lavender is highly clean and fresh with a sharp and beautiful opening sequence. The title notes are obviously the stars here, and it is indeed, more of the lavender.

However, you also get a very solid mint note and clove, with an earthy patchouli. A very interesting use of this note, in conjunction with others.

Luna Rossa Lavender

Prada Luna Rossa CARBON for Men Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.4 ounce– Luna Rossa Carbon isn’t solely a lavender fragrance, but it does feature a pretty heavy lavender note throughout the wear.

From the start, one gets a mix of citrus and lavender, that is bright and intense with a peppery kick. This is one of the best options on the list, for a mainstream popular scent, that uses our target note.

This is all surrounded by the grip of a warm amber note, with a metallic underpinning. This often gets compared to Dior’s Sauvage, which it is indeed close to, but with a toned down ambroxan note and beefed up lavender. Luna Rossa Carbon Full Review

Dry and Cool

Geo F. Trumper Lavender Water Cologne, 100ml– Talk about an old school fragrance, Lavender Water dates back to 1898, and is still in production due to its simple use of lavender in its formula.

It is an interesting blend of lavender and the cool spice of mint. Also, it has a very dry character with the blending of lavender and oak moss. Smooth, masculine, and outdoorsy. This has more mint than the Jo Malone entry above, but not the same level of spiciness.

Violet Led, But Lavender Supported

Hugo Boss BOTTLED NIGHT Eau de Toilette, 3.3 Fl Oz– Boss Bottled Night is a popular men’s floral cologne with notes of lavender and violet. For something with the name ‘Night’, it isn’t a very dark fragrance, more light and smooth.

This Hugo Boss scent features a woody heart to complement that lavender led aroma. This one differs, as the lavender definitely shares power with the violet, and for much of the opening act is outshined by it. Nonetheless, I want to present it as an option. My Full Boss Bottled Night Review

Harder to Find, Old School Blend

CARON PARIS Pour Un Homme De Caron Eau de Toilette Spray, 2.5 fl. oz.– Another scent that dates way back, but at least in the 20th century this time. Caron Pour Homme is a linear and rather simple fragrance with vanilla and musk accompanying the lavender.

It has a creamy powdered aroma with that usual slightly spicy musk note that pairs very well with the vanilla. Smooth and soft.

Classic Modernity from Chanel

Platinum Egoiste by Chanel, 1.7 oz 50 ml EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY MEN NEW– Fresh citrus, spices, and lavender combine to create an amazing scent from Chanel that conjures up classic shaving cream aromas. Platinum Egoiste is a much more modern take on the barbershop scent, while retaining its masculine bonafides.

Super clean and sexy with supplemental floral notes and sandalwood pairing with the lavender. A great, adult scent, which has an air of refinement. Very dry during the later stages, but soapy elements, and a great herbal spice from sage and rosemary.

Lavender and Sandalwood 

Calvin Klein ETERNITY for Men Eau de Toilette, 1 fl. oz.– The ever popular men’s fragrance from the early 1990s, Eternity, features a soapy sort of lavender, with bright citrus notes and some fresh green spiciness.

The sandalwood note gives Eternity a solid woody heart with some additional herbal scents to flesh out the composition. This Calvin Klein cologne, is pretty much a classic, at this point.

The lavender eventually breaks out to essentially be the last standing note, but on top of a base of sandalwood. Citrus and herbal notes give it the finish of spice and fruit. Full Eternity Review

Lavender Clean with Some Spice

RIVE GAUCHE for Men By YVES SAINT LAURENT, Eau De Toilette Spray, 4.2 Ounces– Spicy with a soapy and clean presentation. This has similarities to Egoiste Platinum, but with a much different structuring of the ingredients.

Rive Gauche is a class YSL scent, that is highly masculine, balanced, and versatile. It’s creamy aroma is perfect dressed up or even in more casual situations. Yes, it’s even got that attractive vibe, to draw in the ladies.

Sweet Creamy Lavender

Prada Luna Rossa SPORT Eau de Toilette Spray 3.4 oz– Lavender with sweet vanilla and a creamy tonka bean note. Highly fresh with a ginger spice lurking around. Luna Rossa Sport is probably my favorite cologne from the Luna Rossa lineup.

I get good performance and something that is versatile enough to be worn in nearly any situation. The lavender is less pronounced than in Luna Rossa Carbon, so, I’d lean toward that one to get my lavender fix. This is a great wear, however. Luna Rossa Sport Review

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