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For a long time, men mostly wore colognes, barbershop lotions and aftershaves, rarely anything more ambitious. The first major men's fragrances from couture houses appeared in the mid-twentieth century, such as Chanel Pour Monsieur in 1955, then Eau Sauvage and Habit Rouge in the 1960s. The codes settled: lavender, herbs, citrus, woods and moss, with an ideal of cleanliness and restraint. The 1980s pushed them towards power, with Kouros and Drakkar Noir; the 1990s towards aquatic freshness. Since then, masculine perfumery has opened up to vanilla, sugar, flowers and iris, from Le Mâle to Dior Homme. Our selection includes nearly ninety men's fragrances, led by woods, aromatics, fougères and ambers. To choose, think about use: an aromatic or citrus scent for everyday wear, a woody or amber one for evenings, and always test on skin before buying, since a fragrance can change a lot after the first hour. Give it time to settle before you judge it.
