Most Popular Men's Colognes
Visit any mall or fragrance shop and you will become aware of the range of men's cologne on the market. Every scent is covered, and no matter your age, budget, knowledge or preference, there will be a fragrance that appeals to you. Some brands and fragrances are favored by men the world over. Does this Spark an idea?
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John Varvatos
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According to the Inpuma.net website, John Varvatos is the best-selling men's cologne on the market. John Varvatos is a men's fashion designer who in 2004 developed a range of men's cologne. The classic scent is described as "a masculine woody oriental for the discerning modern man." A 75 ml bottle retails for $78.
Hanae Mori
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Hanae Mori Cologne was created by Hanae Mori and launched by the design house of Hanae Mori in 1998. It is described by the FragranceX website as having a "refreshing, oriental, woody fragrance" and incorporates more than 50 scents. It usually retails at $95 for a 100 ml bottle, so is midrange in price, which is perhaps one reason for its popularity.
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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
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Created by well-known cologne expert Jacque Cavallier for Issey Miyake in 1994, this fragrance is described by The Perfume Superstore as having a "subtle fragrance that contains the undertones of cinnamon, nutmeg and saffron." The popularity of this fragrance is in part because of its staying power -- it is said to last all day and night. The classic 75 ml bottle is a favorite with many American men and costs $49.
Black Code
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Black Code is the fourth most popular men's cologne and was created by Giorgio Armani in 1995. The Perfume Fairy describes it as the "James Bond of scents -- sophisticated and mysterious." The key fragrance includes bergamot and lemon, and is best worn during the day rather than as a night scent. A 75 ml bottle retails for $75.
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