11 best colognes for men, recommended by our shopping team

If you’re searching for the best cologne for men, either for yourself or a loved one, you’ll want to seek out a fragrance that’s not only long-lasting and pleasant-smelling but also speaks to who you or your loved one is.My first love, for example, wore Drakkar Noir.

I know you’re laughing (maybe I am, too), but whenever I smell it now, with its notes of coriander, lavender and treemoss, I instantly recall its spicy and woody profile — sweet and a little dark, like him.I encourage you to think about the kind of man you’re buying cologne for, who he is, when and where you want him to sport this fragrance, and most importantly, what the scent should reveal about him.Is he the strong and silent type (I always recommend something woody for these), or is he the type people would describe as the life of the party (go fresh here)? This type of profiling may seem laborious, but it will ultimately help you find the right scent profile for the man in question.

To help you narrow your search down to the main contenders, I asked the men of Post Wanted for their top picks, as well as sniffed my way through copious bottles and leaned on my keen nose that has always had an appreciation for different aromas and the stories they tell.While I love a niche fragrance, the roundup below is filled with crowd-pleasers; colognes that most would agree deserve to be part of someone’s scent wardrobe for their longevity, attitude and overall likeability.

If you’re blind buying (and of course you are, because you’re shopping online), you’ve come to the right place.Don’t forget to check out gift guides for men, luxury gift guide and gifts for husbands for more ideas.Crafted for confidence, our own Senior Editorial Director, Barret Wertz, says that this cologne is meant for “power players,” and I wholeheartedly agree with him.It has a cult following for a reason and shy guy types need not apply (get it, cologne, application, haha?).It’s aromatic, thanks to the top...