Fragrances - Olfactory Family - Aromatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Pour Homme is an eau de toilette for men inspired by the Mediterranean: the sea, the sun, and freshness. Armani frames it with citrus, giving it a fresh and aquatic character. It is available in 50 ml or 100 ml bottles.

What it smells like

• Top notes: marine notes and bergamot, like a cooling wave upon the first spray.
• Heart notes: jasmine, cedarwood, and rosemary, reminiscent of the Mediterranean landscape.
• Base notes: white musk and patchouli, the masculine element that lingers on the skin.

Armani says that Acqua di Giò eau de toilette is the beginning of the entire line and its original signature.

How to apply it

1. Spray onto clean, dry skin after showering.
2. Choose the neck, chest, and wrists.
3. Hold the bottle a short distance from the skin so that the fragrance spreads evenly.
4. Let it dry on its own without rubbing the area.
5. As it is a fresh eau de toilette, you can reapply with another spray later in the day if you feel the need.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Acqua di Giò, 200 ml eau de toilette
• Acqua di Giò set with deodorant stick
• Acqua di Giò Profondo, 75 ml eau de parfum
• Armani Code, eau de toilette
• Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men, 75 ml

ProBeauty tip. If you like the freshness of Acqua di Giò but want it more intense and aromatic, compare it with Profondo. For daily use, the 100 ml bottle is more practical than the 50 ml one.

Ajmal Chivalry Eau de Parfum is the embodiment of luxury and exclusivity. Treat yourself to a fragrance that will make you absolutely unique wherever you are. Citrus, spicy top notes invite you to explore the fragrance through bergamot. Pink pepper, sweet and sour notes of grapefruit, a rose-infused heart blooms with nuances of geranium, jasmine, and freesia. Woody, mossy notes at the base provide strength and longevity to this aromatic accord designed to attract confident and assured young men.
Composition:

Top notes: citrus, fruit, spicy
Middle notes: pink pepper
Base notes: geranium, jasmine, rose
Fragrance category: aromatic, woody

Hugo Boss HUGO Man is an eau de toilette for men from the HUGO line, for free-spirited and adventurous individuals. Hugo Boss describes it as energizing and modern. The bottle is reminiscent of a hiking flask, with a large HUGO logo. It is available in 75 ml or 200 ml.

What it smells like

• Main notes: crisp green apple, vibrant aromatic notes and smoky fir balsam.

Hugo Boss does not break down the fragrance into layers. The green apple gives an impression of freshness, the aromatic notes make it lively, and the fir balsam adds a smoky nuance. The result is a fresh and energizing fragrance, as the brand describes it. Hugo Boss says it captures the free attitude of the HUGO line.

How to apply it

1. Use it after a shower, when the skin is completely dry.
2. Aim for the neck and wrists.
3. Do not hold the spray nozzle against the skin.
4. Let it dry on its own without rubbing.
5. If you want to smell it again after a few days, reapply a little to the neck.

Specifications

What else you might need

• HUGO Jeans, eau de toilette for men
• HUGO Energise, 75 ml eau de toilette
• HUGO Dark Blue, 75 ml eau de toilette
• BOSS Bottled, eau de toilette for men

ProBeauty tip. If you like fresh fragrances but want something less ordinary than citrus, the fir balsam in HUGO Man makes the difference. Apply it in the morning and smell your wrist again around noon to see how it changes on your skin.

Calvin Klein CK One is a unisex eau de toilette, an aromatic-citrus fragrance that Calvin Klein designed for both men and women. The brand describes it as bold, yet with a simple, youthful freshness. It is available in 50, 100, or 200 ml bottles.

What it smells like

The fragrance goes through three phases, from the lively opening to the soft base:

• Top notes: bergamot, cardamom, and papaya.
• Heart notes: violet, rose, and nutmeg.
• Base notes: musk and amber.

Throughout, a green tea note can be felt, the fragrance's signature. Calvin Klein calls it a dialogue between masculine and feminine: delicate flowers and musk, united in a single fragrance.

How to apply it

1. Spray after a shower, on skin that is still slightly damp or moisturized.
2. Choose the neck, chest, and wrists.
3. Hold the bottle at arm's length, so the fragrance cloud covers a larger area.
4. Let it dry on its own, without rubbing the skin.
5. Being a casual eau de toilette, you can reapply with a spritz in the afternoon.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Calvin Klein CK Be, unisex eau de toilette
• Calvin Klein Euphoria, eau de parfum for women
• Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, eau de toilette
• JOOP! Jump, eau de toilette for men
• Davidoff Cool Water

ProBeauty tip. CK One is a fragrance you can share as a couple. If you want a single bottle for both of you, choose the 200 ml version.

Davidoff Cool Water is an aromatic and fresh eau de toilette for men, inspired by the energy of the ocean. Davidoff says it paved the way for a new freshness in perfumery. It is available in 40 ml, 75 ml, and 125 ml bottles.

What it smells like

• Top notes: peppery mint and lavender, which burst to the surface.
• Heart notes: oakmoss, nutmeg, and sandalwood, with strength and intensity.
• Base notes: amber and musk, a warm and sensual finish.

Davidoff describes it as an alchemy between man and the ocean. The aquatic and fresh notes blend with aromatic lavender and mint, while the amber base gives it intensity.

When to wear it

Davidoff recommends wearing it every day, in any season, especially in the morning and during the warmer months. It is suitable for the office, travel, and relaxed days.

How to apply it

1. Spray it in the morning, after a shower, onto clean skin.
2. Choose the neck, chest, and wrists.
3. Hold the bottle away from the skin so the fragrance can disperse.
4. Let it dry without rubbing.
5. A few sprays are enough for the office. Add more only if you are outdoors.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Davidoff Cool Water, deodorant spray 75 ml
• Davidoff Cool Water, aftershave lotion 125 ml
• Davidoff Cool Water Woman, eau de toilette 100 ml
• Davidoff Adventure, eau de toilette 100 ml
• Hugo Boss HUGO Jeans, eau de toilette for men

ProBeauty tip. If you haven't worn Cool Water before, the 75 ml bottle is a good start: Davidoff sees it as the perfect balance between a compact and a large format. The fragrance is the same in all bottles, and if you wear it daily, you can switch to the 125 ml later.

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo is the eau de parfum for men that Armani calls the intense and marine interpretation of Acqua di Giò. It is an aquatic aromatic fougère, inspired by the mystery of the deep sea. The bottle contains 75 ml of dark blue frosted glass.

What it smells like

• Top notes: marine notes, green mandarin and bergamot, which are immediately noticeable.
• Heart notes: rosemary, lavender and cypress, the aromatic part.
• Base notes: patchouli, musk and a mineral amber accord, with the salty sensation of the sea.

The brand describes a contrast between the initial freshness and a deeper woody-mineral base.

How to apply it

1. Apply after a shower, to clean and moisturized skin.
2. Spray on the wrists, the crook of the elbow and the neck.
3. Hold the bottle at arm's length.
4. Do not rub or pat the skin after application.
5. As an eau de parfum, one or two sprays are usually enough.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Acqua di Giò Pour Homme, eau de toilette
• Acqua di Giò, eau de toilette 200 ml
• Acqua di Giò set with deodorant stick
• Armani Code, eau de toilette
• Emporio Armani Stronger With You, 50 ml

ProBeauty tip. If you already wear classic Acqua di Giò and want something deeper, Profondo is the natural next step. Compare them on your skin, one on each wrist, and let them evolve. The difference is most noticeable in the base notes.

Ajmal Evoke Silver Him is a woody and spicy eau de parfum for men, the silver edition of the Evoke line. It opens with citrus and spices, has frankincense at its heart, and closes with cedarwood and amber. The bottle contains 90 ml.

What it smells like

The top notes are the first ones you smell, the heart notes give it character, and the base notes linger at the end.

• Top notes: bergamot, cardamom and pepper, a fresh and warm start at the same time.
• Heart notes: orange blossom, violet and frankincense (olibanum), the part that gives the perfume its strength.
• Base notes: cedarwood, musk and amber, a woody and musky finish.

When to wear it

Ajmal recommends it for everyday wear, so it works just as well at the office as on the weekend.

How to apply it

1. Apply it to clean skin, after a shower and after the aftershave balm has absorbed.
2. Spray on the pulse points: wrists, neck, behind the ears.
3. Hold the bottle at arm's length, so the perfume falls like a fine mist.
4. Do not spread it with your fingers. The warmth of the skin does the rest.
5. In the morning, for the office, stick to a light spray. The frankincense and cedar smell great just as they are.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Evoke Silver Him sample, 1.5 ml
• Ajmal Evoke Silver Her, eau de parfum for women
• Ajmal Evoke Gold Him, eau de parfum 90 ml
• Ajmal Evoke Midnight Edition Him, 90 ml
• Ajmal Evoke Him, eau de parfum 90 ml

ProBeauty tip. For a gift for two, Evoke Silver Her is the feminine counterpart from the same edition, with a similar silver bottle. The perfumes are different, but they match in style.

Ajmal Evoke Him is an aromatic and fresh eau de parfum for men from the Evoke line. Ajmal created it for the sophisticated, style-conscious man: it opens with bergamot and green apple and finishes with woody musk. The bottle contains 90 ml.

What it smells like

A fragrance is experienced in three stages. The top notes evaporate quickly, followed by the heart notes, while the base notes linger last.

• Top notes: bergamot, green apple and lavender, for a fresh and aromatic opening.
• Heart notes: cardamom, juniper, iris and heliotrope, for a spicy and powdery heart.
• Base notes: vetiver, sandalwood and musk, for a woody-musky finish.

How to apply it

1. Apply it to clean skin after showering, allowing your moisturizer or aftershave balm to absorb first.
2. Spray it on your neck and chest under your shirt, where your body heat will release the fragrance.
3. Hold the spray a little further away from your skin so that the fragrance covers an area rather than a single spot.
4. Do not rub after applying: let the fresh notes evaporate on their own.
5. If you want the fragrance to last longer, add a spray to the back of your neck rather than applying multiple sprays to the same spot.

Specifications

You may also need

• Ajmal Evoke Silver Him, 90 ml eau de parfum
• Ajmal Evoke Gold Him, 90 ml eau de parfum
• Ajmal Evoke Midnight Edition, 90 ml eau de parfum
• Ajmal Evoke Her, eau de parfum for women

ProBeauty tip. Lavender and green apple give it a fresh and aromatic opening. If you want something warmer and spicier for the evening, try Evoke Midnight Edition from the same line.

Ajmal Zeal is a fresh, woody eau de parfum for men, presented by Ajmal as a summer fragrance. It is bright, relaxed, and easy to wear, with citrus at the beginning and wood at the end. It comes in a 100 ml bottle.

What it smells like

• Top notes: orange, bergamot, and lemon, a fresh opening.
• Heart notes: lavender, pine, and nutmeg, the aromatic and green part.
• Base notes: patchouli and vetiver, which give it an earthy, woody finish.

Ajmal compares it to the sea breeze mixed with the scent of wood: a casual fragrance that reminds you of a vacation.

When to wear it

Ajmal recommends it for daytime, casual outings, and warm summer days.

How to apply it

1. Apply it in the morning to clean, moisturized skin.
2. Spray it on your neck and wrists without rubbing.
3. Hold the bottle a short distance from your skin so that droplets do not collect in one place.
4. In summer, apply it to areas covered by clothing, not to skin directly exposed to the sun.
5. Since it is a casual fragrance, you can reapply with a spray in the afternoon.

Specifications

What else you need

• Ajmal Shiro, a fresh eau de parfum for men
• Ajmal Kuro, an eau de parfum for men
• Ajmal Aristocrat Coastal, an eau de parfum for men
• Ajmal Carbon, a citrus eau de parfum for men

ProBeauty tip. Zeal is the fragrance to pack in your vacation bag. Keep the bottle in its box, out of the sun, and apply it after a shower, early in the evening, when your skin is no longer hot from the sun.

Ajmal Mystery is a fruity, floral, and musky eau de parfum for men. Ajmal describes it as a mystical and seductive fragrance that draws you into new worlds. The bottle contains 100 ml.

What it smells like

Every fragrance has a beginning, a middle, and an end. The top notes open it, the heart notes support it, and the base notes complete it.

• Top notes: mandarin, bergamot, and ginger.
• Heart notes: jasmine and freesia.
• Base notes: amber, tonka beans, and musk.

The opening is fresh and slightly spicy, thanks to the ginger. The jasmine and freesia in the heart are balanced by a warm base of amber and musk.

How to apply it

1. Apply it to clean skin after a neutral body cream.
2. Spray it on your wrists and neck, below the hairline.
3. Hold the bottle at a short distance so the spray disperses.
4. Let it dry on its own. If you rub your skin, the citrus in the opening will disappear more quickly.
5. For evening wear, you can also spray it on a scarf or the collar of your clothes, if the fabric allows.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Ajmal Chemystery, eau de parfum for men, 90 ml
• Ajmal Neutron, eau de parfum for men, 100 ml
• Ajmal Kuro, eau de parfum for men, 90 ml
• Ajmal Carbon, eau de parfum for men, 100 ml

ProBeauty tip. Don't confuse Mystery with Chemystery when ordering: the names are similar, but they are different fragrances. Mystery is the one with ginger and mandarin at the beginning and a base of amber and musk.

Emporio Armani Stronger With You is a warm and sensual eau de toilette for men, in a 50 ml bottle. Armani describes it as a spicy fragrance for the man who lives in the present, elegant and unpredictable. The bottle features two interlocking rings, the symbol of the line.

What it smells like

• Top notes: cardamom, pink pepper and violet leaves, a spicy opening.
• Heart notes: sage, which brings the aromatic side.
• Base notes: vanilla with a smoky shade and a glazed chestnut accord.

So, after the spicy opening, the fragrance warms towards sweet vanilla and chestnuts.

How to apply it

1. Spray on clean skin, after a shower or after shaving, when the skin has settled.
2. Aim for the wrists, the crook of the elbow and the neck, as Armani recommends.
3. For an enveloping trail, the brand suggests a circular motion around the head.
4. Do not rub the skin after application.
5. A warm fragrance like this feels good with one or two sprays.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Armani Code, eau de toilette
• Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men, 75 ml
• Acqua di Giò Profondo, eau de parfum 75 ml
• Acqua di Giò Pour Homme, eau de toilette

ProBeauty tip. If you like warm fragrances that are not too heavy, Stronger With You is a good place to start. Test it on your skin and let it settle into the vanilla before you decide.

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black is an eau de parfum for men from the 212 line. The brand describes it as a powerful, aromatic, amber and woody fragrance made for the night. Here, you can find it in the large 200 ml bottle.

What it smells like

Fragrance notes appear in sequence. The top notes are felt first, while the base notes linger at the end:

• Top notes: absinthe, with an aromatic freshness and a slightly bitter edge.
• Heart notes: lavender and black leather.
• Base notes: vanilla and musk.

Carolina Herrera says that absinthe opens boldly, black leather brings depth and a darker side, while vanilla and musk leave a warm trail. On the fragrance sheet, the brand also calls it gourmand.

When to wear it

Carolina Herrera designed it for the evening: when you go out on the town and have plans after dark.

How to apply it

1. Apply it to clean, moisturized skin before heading out.
2. Spray it on your chest and the base of your neck before buttoning your shirt.
3. Hold the bottle at a distance so the fragrance does not concentrate in a single spot.
4. After spraying, do not touch or rub the area.
5. For dinner, a little goes a long way. Eau de parfum is more concentrated than eau de toilette.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt, eau de parfum
• Carolina Herrera 212 Heroes For Her, for women
• Carolina Herrera Good Girl, 80 ml eau de parfum

ProBeauty tip. The 200 ml bottle is a good choice if 212 VIP Black is already your evening fragrance. If you haven't worn it yet, test it on your skin first, not on paper: black leather and vanilla smell different on everyone.

JOOP! Jump is an eau de toilette for men, which JOOP! dedicates to men who dare to break away from convention. The brand describes it as refined yet unconventional, masculine and sensual. The bottle contains 100 ml.

What it smells like

Like any fragrance, it has three stages. The first is the shortest, the last lingers on the skin:

• Top notes: citrus and grapefruit.
• Heart notes: a splash of frozen vodka, the note JOOP! calls extravagant.
• Base notes: sweet tonka beans.

It starts fresh and tart, goes through a cool sensation, and ends warm and slightly sweet.

How to apply it

1. Spray on clean, dry skin after a shower.
2. Aim for the neck and chest, where the skin is warmer.
3. Hold the bottle at a small distance so the fragrance doesn't pool in one spot.
4. Do not rub the skin. Grapefruit and citrus evaporate faster if you rub them.
5. You can reapply with a spritz at noon if you feel the fragrance has faded.

Specifications

What else you might need

• JOOP! Homme, eau de toilette for men
• JOOP! Femme, eau de toilette for women
• Lacoste Red, eau de toilette for men
• Calvin Klein CK One, unisex eau de toilette

ProBeauty tip. If you hesitate between JOOP! Homme and Jump, compare them on your skin, one on each wrist. Jump is built on citrus and tonka, Homme on spices, flowers, and wood.

Lacoste Essential is an eau de toilette for men, an aquatic fougère fragrance. Lacoste describes it as the fragrance of freedom and joy, made for free-spirited men. The bottle contains 125 ml and features the Lacoste crocodile engraved on the glass.

What it smells like

The notes emerge one after another as the fragrance dries on the skin:

• Top notes: a bright citrus accord.
• Heart notes: black pepper and rose.
• Base notes: sandalwood and patchouli.

Lacoste presents it as a contrast: the freshness of citrus, spicy black pepper, and the comfort of woody notes. The result is an energetic fragrance.

How to apply it

1. Apply it in the morning to clean, dry skin.
2. Spray it on your neck and chest. On clothes, the fragrance lasts differently and may leave stains.
3. Hold the bottle at arm's length or further away.
4. Let the fragrance dry without rubbing.
5. As it is a fresh eau de toilette, you can reapply it in the afternoon.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Lacoste Red, eau de toilette for men
• Lacoste L'Homme, eau de toilette
• Burberry Touch for Men, eau de toilette
• JOOP! Jump, eau de toilette for men

ProBeauty tip. If you are choosing between Essential and Lacoste L'Homme, compare them on your skin, one on each wrist. Essential has sandalwood and patchouli in the base, while L'Homme has cedarwood and vanilla.

Versace Eros Flame is an eau de parfum for men, which Versace describes as passionate and intensely masculine, inspired by the flame of love. It is part of the Eros family and comes in a red bottle with Medusa in the center and a gold cap. Our page features the 100 ml size.

What it smells like

• Top notes: a blend of chinotto and Madagascar black pepper, a citrusy and peppery opening.
• Heart notes: wild rosemary and pepperwood, the aromatic part of the middle.
• Base notes: patchouli, Haitian vetiver and vanilla, which provide the warm background.

Versace places it in three families: citrus (fresh and bright), amber (warm and sweet) and woody. In short, it starts lively and ends warm, with woods and vanilla.

How to apply it

1. Apply it to clean and moisturized skin after a shower.
2. Versace recommends pulse points: the neck, the inside of the wrists, the area behind the ears or the chest.
3. Spray from a short distance, not with the bottle pressed against the skin.
4. Do not rub the skin after application, let the notes develop on their own.
5. Being an eau de parfum, start with a little. One or two sprays are usually enough.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Versace Pour Homme, eau de toilette 100 ml
• Versace The Dreamer, eau de toilette 50 ml
• Versace Man Eau Fraîche, eau de toilette 50 ml
• Versace Blue Jeans, eau de toilette 75 ml

ProBeauty tip. If you haven't smelled it, test it in the evening, on a wrist. The chinotto and pepper opening fades, and the vanilla and woods in the base reveal the true character of the perfume.

Calvin Klein CK Be is a unisex eau de toilette that Calvin Klein presents as a fragrance to be shared between women and men. The brand describes it as a clean, fresh, and invigorating musk that is never overpowering. It comes in a 100 ml or 200 ml black bottle.

What it smells like

The fragrance is built in layers. It opens with aromatic notes and settles into a warm base:

• Top notes: bergamot, juniper berries, mandarin, mint, and lavender.
• Heart notes: light spices, magnolia, and white peach.
• Base notes: opoponax and tonka beans.

Calvin Klein associates the fragrance with self-expression, individuality, and warmth. In practice, it is a subtle musk, ideal if you do not like fragrances that fill the room.

How to apply it

1. Apply to clean, dry skin after showering.
2. Spray on the neck and wrists, the warmest areas of the body.
3. Hold the bottle slightly further away from the skin to allow the fragrance to mist evenly.
4. Do not rub. Rubbing causes the opening notes of mint and lavender to fade more quickly.
5. As it is a subtle fragrance, two or three sprays are usually enough.

Specifications

You may also need

• Calvin Klein CK One, unisex eau de toilette
• Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, eau de toilette
• Calvin Klein Euphoria, eau de parfum for women
• JOOP! Homme, eau de toilette for men

ProBeauty tip. CK Be is for anyone who wants a clean, fresh musk that Calvin Klein describes as never overpowering. If you prefer something more citrusy, compare it with CK One.