Best Aftershave For Men 2020
WHEN a man smells good, they’re immediately more attractive. As Tom Ford once said, “Good manners and good cologne is what transfers a man into a gentleman.”
Providing you with a signature scent that everyone knows you by, the best men’s aftershave becomes your go-to staple, whether you’re off to work or it’s date night.
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In the late 18th century, men started to groom themselves instead of visiting the barber for a shave, which is where men’s perfume began to make a splash, aiming to soothe post-shave skin, and obviously make it smell great.
Fast-forward to today and the world of mens fragrances has many layers, from aftershave to eau de toilette and perfume, but they all tend to fall under ‘aftershave’.
Masculine fragrances usually feature hints of wood, spice and leather; the right scent can boost and accentuate your natural scent which makes you smell sexy to other people.
To help you establish your own personal aroma, we’ve rounded up the most popular, best aftershave for men.
- 1 Million by Paco Rabanne Eau De Toilette for Men
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(AD) 1 Million by Paco Rabanne Eau De Toilette for Men, 100 ml, £49.50 from Amazon - buy here
Amazon are saving you a total of £19.50 on 1 Million by Paco Rabanne, as they’re selling 100ml for less than £50.
One of Paco Rabanne’s best-selling fragrances since 2008, this strong scent is a combination of sultry blood orange, warm spice and leather.
Plus, 1 Million comes in a cool golden bottle, making it a great present for your own one in a million. Get it? Sorry.
- Intense by Issey Miyake Eau De Toilette For Men
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(AD Intense by Issey Miyake Eau De Toilette For Men, 125ml, £24.72 from Amazon - buy here
Want to smell good on a budget? Issey Miyake’s Intense is less than £25 on Amazon, and it’s a trusty day-in-day-out option.
This literally does what it says on the tin as an intensely masculine smell, described by Issey Miyake as “An emotional earthquake that leaves a powerful, lasting and potent signature on the skin.”
If you’re looking to buy online without knowing a smell, then it’s always a good plan to buy cheaper too. But we think you’ll like this one.
- Creed Green Irish Tweed Eau de Parfum
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Creed Green Irish Tweed Eau de Parfum (100ml), £245 from Harrods - buy here
Creed is the elite of men’s colognes, with the Green Irish Tweed perfume famously worn by tons of stars, from Kodak Black, George Clooney and Clint Eastwood to Prince Charles.
Before you run from the £245 price tag, appreciate the hints of lemon, Indian verbena, sandalwood and violet leaves, forming a sultry woody scent that stays on you for a long time after application.
We don’t need to persuade you, though, because you’ve probably already heard about this as it’s Creed’s best-selling fragrance.
- Dior Sauvage Parfum
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Dior Sauvage Parfum 60ml, £74 from Boots - buy here
Probably the most popular men’s cologne around, Dior Sauvage is a strong contender for becoming a signature scent that you’ll stick with forever.
Looking for a gift idea? This is a reliable go-to as it’s inoffensive, smells amazing and isn’t musty like other powerful woody fragrances, so everyone seems to enjoy it.
There’s a reason it’s known as the whole of the UK’s best-selling fragrance.
- Versace Blue Jeans Eau de Toilette
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Versace Blue Jeans Eau de Toilette, £16 from Boots - buy here
Another bargain best-smelling aftershave is Versace Blue Jeans, on sale for just £16 at Boots.
This scent is floral and infused with nutmeg, sandalwood and amber, creating an instantly-recognisable, masculine fragrance.
Among the flood of Versace Blue Jeans' loyal customers, one writes, “I’m just about to make my 3rd purchase of Versace blue Jeans for my husband - I love it and more importantly he loves it!! He sprays it in the morning & I can still get the scent on his shirt when he comes home in the evening.”
- Hugo Boss BOSS Bottled After Shave
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Hugo Boss BOSS Bottled After Shave, £58.95 from Lookfantastic - buy here
Hugo Boss' BOSS is the perfect combination of fruity notes, spice and woody musk.
At under £59, this is a more affordable after shave that’s no less long-lasting, with heartthrobs Ryan Reynolds, Gerard Butler and Chris Hemsworth all having fronted its campaigns.
Simply apply it to clean skin after a shave and let it work wonders, giving you a freshly shaven smell all day.
- Mont Blanc Montblanc Explorer Eau de Parfum
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Mont Blanc Montblanc Explorer Eau de Parfum, from £33 at House of Fraser - buy here
Sometimes men can be really difficult to buy for, which is where affordable aftershaves like this Month Blanc baby come in handy.
From 30ml for £33, to 100ml for £72, Mont Blanc’s Explorer is a woody aromatic leather scent.
Looking for a Fathers day gift or Christmas present for your uncle? This is your best shot.
- Chanel Bleu de Chanel
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Chanel Bleu de Chanel, £106 from Harrods - buy here
We’ll finish on a high note with Chanel’s famously sexy Bleu de Chanel fragrance.
Smoothly blending hints of sandalwood, jasmine, woody, spicy and pepper scents, this cologne is one for our gentlemen who take their dates from day through to night.
It’s one of those powerful aromas that you always remember once you’ve smelt it, so we recommend it if you’re on the search for sultry signature go-to.
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The 16 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him
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Shopping for a man who has everything isn’t an easy feat, especially on Valentine’s Day. If you’re stuck on finding the best Valentine’s Day gifts for him, we’ve got the perfect ideas that will “wow” your significant other.
One thing that every man can benefit from is the gift of a good shave, which is why we’ve compiled the best grooming kits and shaving sets that will make excellent presents for your special someone. The best Valentine’s Day gifts for him are always the most thoughtful ones, so “wow” him with a romantic candle that reminds him of you or a subscription box that ignites his curious side with new products to try. If you’re shopping for a fitness buff, opting for trendy wellness gifts such as CBD lotions and balms, massage guns and meditation machines will make great men’s Valentine’s Day gifts. And, if all else fails, you can treat him to a new bottle of cologne.
Below, explore the best Valentine’s Day gifts for him that your special someone will be beyond excited to open.
Bevel Shave System
Achieve a smoother, closer shave with the Bevel Shaving System, a six-piece shaving set that helps reduce ingrown hairs, razor bumps and irritation using quality-made ingredients and materials. Inside, you’ll find the The Bevel Safety Razor, Bevel Badger Shave Brush, Bevel Shave Cream, Bevel Priming Oil, Bevel Restoring Balm and 20 Bevel Replacement Blades.
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Bevel Shaving System $90 Buy Now
Charlotte’s Web Recovery Gift Set
Perfect for the fitness buff, the CBD enthusiast or someone who’s always complaining of an achy back and neck, Charlotte’s Web Recovery Gift Set supports healthy muscle recovery using a botanical blend of ginger, turmeric and proprietary, whole-plant hemp extract with CBD. Available in different dosages and scents, the trio comes equipped with the brand’s Recovery Gummies, Hemp Extract Oil and Hemp-Infused Topical Balm.
Charlotte’s Web Recovery Gift Set $132 Buy Now
Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Fragrance Set
A welcomed addition to any fragrance collection, whether he’s a novice or expert, the Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Fragrance Set draws inspiration from Italy with its exhilarating, dynamic and aromatic fragrance combinations. Inside, you’ll find travel-sized versions of the brand’s Arancia di Capri, Bergamotto di Calabria, Fico di Amalfi, Mirto di Panarea and Chinotto di Liguira unisex fragrances.
Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Fragrance Set $66 Buy Now
Homesick Candle
Wherever home may be, the Homesick Candle adds a touch of nostalgia to your gift with its uniquely crafted fragrances that draw inspiration from its namesake state. Available in every state and major city, plus a variety of special celebrations and holiday-inspired scents, your significant other will enjoy having a little piece of home with him.
Homesick Candle $34 Buy Now
Rapid Beard Grooming & Trimming Kit
Equipped with all the essentials, the Rapid Beard Grooming & Trimming Kit ensures that your guy’s beard needs are met at all stages of growth with its naturally made products and salon-quality tools. Inside, you’ll find the Rapid Beard Beard Oil, the Premium Beard Balm, a boar bristle beard brush, a wooden comb and a pair of extra-sharp barber scissors.
Rapid Beard Grooming & Trimming Kit $30 Buy Now
Kiehl’s Ultimate Shave Collection
Upgrade your shave routine with Kiehl’s Ultimate Shave Collection, a four-piece skin care set that is designed to nourish the skin while keeping razor bumps and ingrown hairs at bay. This Kiehl’s gift set includes the brand’s Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash, Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream White Eagle, Ultimate Razor Burn & Bump Relief and the Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment.
Kiehl’s Ultimate Shave 4-Piece Collection $48 Buy Now
Idesort Toiletry Bag
Available in five smart colors, the Idesort Toiletry Bag comfortably holds all of your skin care, grooming and travel necessities inside of its spacious design. Durably made and compactly sized, it can easily fit in any backpack, luggage, briefcase or gym bag.
Idesort Travel Dopp Kit $16 Buy Now
Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray Set
Never be without Chanel’s signature cologne thanks to the Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray Set, a gift set that features a full-sized and travel spray bottles of the brand’s sensual and full-bodied fresh, woody and amber fragrance.
Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray Set $195 Buy Now
Eir NYC Winter Games Kit
Created to alleviate dry, cracked winter skin while you’re on the slopes using organic ingredients, the Eir NYC Winter Games Kit includes travel-sized versions of the brand’s SPF Snow Patrol Face Stick, Cooling Butter + Arnica, Tough Love Cuticle Balm, Fresh Eir deodorizing spray and Ski Lips balm.
Eir NYC Winter Games Kit $65 Buy Now
Mebak Massage Gun
A deep tissue massage in the palm of your hands, the Mebak Massage Gun has five speed settings and seven attachment heads to get to the source of your muscle soreness, tension and aches and instantly alleviate pain using advanced percussion technology.
Mebak Massage Gun $150 Buy Now
Phillips Norelco Shaver 2300
Powered by ComfortCut Blades that feature rounded caps and self-sharpening capabilities, the Phillips Norelco Shaver 2300 boasts a flexible and convenient design that moves in four directions in adherence to your facial contour for a close shave. This top-rated electric shaver also has a pop-up trimmer so you can perfectly and precisely groom your mustache, beard and sideburns.
Phillips Norelco Shaver 2300 $40 Buy Now
Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette
Inspired by wide-open spaces and blue skies, the Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette delivers a bold and raw fragrance composition featuring notes of juicy bergamot, spicy Sichuan pepper and woodsy ambroxan.
Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette $95 Buy Now
Harry’s Truman Gift Set
Showcasing the brand’s innovation in shave technology, Harry’s Truman Gift Set includes the Truman razor handle, which ensures a close and precise shave with its weighted core and durable rubber grip, the moisturizing Shave Cream, three flex-hinged German-engineered blade cartridges and a travel razor cover. Choose between three color varieties and your preference of shave cream or gel.
Harry’s Truman Gift Set $20 Buy Now
Fredericks & Mae Palo Santo Incense
Envelop your senses in the warm and woodsy scent of palo santo with
Fredericks & Mae Palo Santo Incense, which features six incense sticks and instantly fills your home with an invigorating aroma.
Fredericks & Mae Palo Santo Incense $18 Buy Now
Birchbox Monthly Grooming Subscription Box
With the Birchbox Monthly Grooming Subscription Box, your guy will be treated to an assortment of products ranging across the skin care, grooming and wellness categories, eliminating the guesswork from grooming thanks to its expert-curated selection. Each box contains five deluxe-sized samples and you have your choice of monthly payment plans depending on your preferences.
Birchbox Monthly Grooming Subscription Boxes $10/month Buy Now
Aēsop Arrival Travel Set
The Aēsop Arrival Travel Set ensures that your hair care needs are met during every trip with its nourishing formulations and travel-friendly packaging. Inside, you’ll find the Classic Shampoo, Classic Conditioner, Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser and Rind Concentrate Body Balm, creating a complete shower routine wherever your travels take you.
Aēsop Arrival Travel Set $35 Buy Now