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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Valentine’s Day 2021 gift guide: Chocolate, jewelry, flowers and more (including beef jerky)
So, what are you getting your Valentine? What? You forgot? Have no fear.
There are plenty of options for Valentine’s Day 2021 which is, in case you didn’t know, Sunday, Feb. 14. And whether your sweetheart likes flowers, jewelry or candy, there is sure to be something that will leave you smelling like a rose (pun intended).
Bouqs.com
Grab the $50 and under specials or the deliver-the-next day options. There’s even a choice to order a rose bouquet with just one click for $69.
Urban Stems
Blow your Valentine’s away with a subscription from Urbanstems.com. You can choose from classic at $55 per delivery, seasonal at $75 per delivery and luxe at $105 per delivery.
1800Flowers
1800Flowers has some classic choices for rose fans, including options for bouquets and chocolates. Options start at $49.99.
Baublebar
You can find plenty of sparkle at Baublebar, including the best-selling (and social media favorite) Alidia ring.
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The Ari Heart Multi-Strand Necklace in Gold ($58) would make a perfect Valentine’s gift.
Or, if you really want to fire things up, the Elisa Pendant Necklace in Ruby Red ($50).
Gorjana.com
Enjoy a sweet, simple silver heart necklace from Gorjana for $70. It has just enough room to have initials engraved on it.
Milkbar.com
Milkbar has the best Valentine’s Day idea – a mini Red Velvet Cake with a dozen Red Velvet Truffles for $52. Yum.
Godiva
If you’re going to give chocolate, it might as well be Godiva. Best of all, you can get free shipping with code FREESHIP.
Harry & David
Harry & David has an array of Valentine’s gift ideas. One of our favorites is the Valentine’s Day Cheesecake Pops for $49.99.
Homesick.com
Set the romantic mood with a unique Valentine’s gift. Homesick has such Valentine’s titles as “Date Night,” and “Love Letters.” Bundle those two and save 20% ($54.40 vs. $68)
Ulta
A perfect Valentine’s scent… Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Eau de Toilette. You can get it at Ulta starting at $62 with a free gift.
Sephora
For men, what about Bleu De Chanel Eau de Parfum. It starts at $98 and you can get free shipping from Sephora with code FREESHIP.
Dollar Shave Club
Speaking for the fellows in your life, make their lives easier with a subscription to Dollar Shave Club. You can go here to see the options and pick the plan that’s right for you.
Mancrates.com
This may just be the best man Valentine’s gift yet – a heart filled with beef jerky. For $39.99, you will get a heart filled 10 Beef Jerky Bits: classic, garlic, ghost pepper, habanero, black pepper, root beer, root beer habanero, whiskey maple, honey bourbon and sesame ginger.
For your little Valentine…Disney
For the young or young at heart, visit Disney.com. One top choice – a heart-shaped pin featuring everyone’s favorite sweethearts, Mickey and Minnie.