6 Men’s Colognes Perfect for a Summer Date Night

June 15, 2021

By: Mary Honkus | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

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Just as you rotate your wardrobe as the weather changes, you should do the same with your cologne. Think about scents the same way as apparel — you want to switch out heavy, dark fragrances for fresh, lighter ones. Whether you prefer airy, refreshing aromas or memorable, spicy ones, there’s a signature summer scent out there for every man. To help you find it (or nudge your significant other in the right direction) we compiled a list of our favorite men's fragrances for summer below.

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Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Eau de Parfume

Inspired by the energy of the ocean, this fragrance bottles the fresh Mediterranean scents of basil, beach sand verbena and clary sage with masculine hints of suede and deep musk. The resulting cologne is wearable enough for everyday yet memorable enough for life’s special moments.

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YSL Y Eau de Toilette

Powerful yet delicate, this fresh scent from YSL redefines the classic cologne. Warm and juicy, top notes of bergamot, ginger and sage are balanced by soft woody notes of balsam fir, cedarwood and marine ambergris.

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Ralph Lauren Polo Red Eau de Toilette

Exude fierce confidence with the fiery Ralph Lauren Polo Red Eau de Toilette. Spicy red saffron and ruby red grapefruit give the fragrance warmth and body while deep red wood adds a tinge of sweetness that results in a scent that subtly lingers like glowing embers.

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Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gió Profondo Lights Eau de Parfum

Mysterious like the unexplored ocean floor and fresh like a salty sea breeze, this cologne seamlessly melds notes of warm cardamom and juicy green mandarin with layers of potent lavender, cyprus and rosemary. The outcome is a fragrance that feels brand new every time it’s worn.

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Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette

Inside the sleek metallic black bottle is a sensual, aromatic fragrance. The light top notes of basil, lavender and lemon deepen with woody cedar and pine to create a versatile scent that can be donned from morning to night.

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Ralph Laruen Polo Cologne Intense

The iconic Polo scent reinvented, this fresh cologne combines zesty grapefruit and cool sage with earthy patchouli for an invigorating experience that’s just as timeless as it is contemporary.

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