From smoky patchouli and sandalwood to fresh vetiver and woody florals, these are the men’s fragrances to invest in this season.
Today, men’s fragrances are moving far beyond the traditional idea of masculinity. Rather than relying purely on heavy woods or overpowering spice, today’s launches are exploring atmosphere, emotion and individuality through more layered compositions. From smoky patchouli and creamy sandalwood to green vetiver and celestial-inspired blends, here’s our curated edit of the latest scents.
Roberto Cavalli Marbleous Cypress
Created for a calmer, more introspective kind of masculinity, Roberto Cavalli’s Marbleous Cypress centres around the freshness of cypress layered with citrus, soft florals and grounding woods. Grapefruit and Italian bergamot bring brightness to the opening, before cedarwood, sandalwood, and vetiver create a warm, meditative dry-down.
Creed Wild Vetiver
With Wild Vetiver, Creed reimagines one of perfumery’s most classic ingredients. Inspired by the atmosphere of an English garden party drifting into nature, the fragrance balances hand-harvested timur berry, rose centifolia, and flowing vetiver grass to create something simultaneously polished and free-spirited.
Givenchy Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum Sport
Sport fragrances are increasingly evolving beyond simple freshness, and Givenchy’s latest addition to the Gentleman Society line reflects this shift. Embodied by Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly, Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum Sport combines vibrant freshness with woody depth and longer-lasting warmth.
Narciso Rodriguez For Him Musc Santal Eau de Parfum Intense
Warm sandalwood sits at the centre of Narciso Rodriguez’s newest men’s fragrance, contrasted with sharper notes of bergamot, juniper and green cardamom. At its heart, a trio of musk variations creates the signature magnetic quality associated with the house, while patchouli, benzoin and cedarwood deepen the composition over time. Sophisticated and sensual without feeling overpowering.
Zegna V — La Panoramica
Part of Zegna’s new MEMORIE collection, V — La Panoramica translates landscape, memory and Italian craftsmanship into scent. Inspired by the mountain road carved through Oasi Zegna, the fragrance reflects the quiet relationship between nature, place and lived experience.
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia
Dark, atmospheric and intentionally introspective, Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia introduces a more niche direction for the Born in Roma collection. Inspired by an evening inside a Roman palace, the fragrance layers cardamom, coconut and lavender over an amberwood base to create a scent that feels both comforting and mysterious.
YSL Beauty Tuxedo Extrait de Parfum
Perhaps the most dramatic fragrance of the season, YSL Beauty’s Tuxedo Extrait de Parfum centres on a deeply intensified patchouli accord macerated with oakwood shavings, using techniques inspired by cognac-making. Created by perfumer Juliette Karagueuzoglou, the composition layers pink pepper, bergamot, saffron, rose, and leather before unfolding into smoky woods and warm vanilla.
