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11 best aftershaves for men 2024: The most loved fragrances from Dior, Chanel, Tom Ford & more

Treat him to a new signature scent...


Men's fragrance
Hollie Brotherton
Lifestyle & Commerce Senior Writer
Updated: 1 day ago
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Aftershave is a fail-safe Father's Day gift (or birthday present or anniversary gift) that almost any man would love to unwrap. 

Struggling to decide on a gift for him? You're in the right place, as I've curated all of the most-loved fragrances, from new scents to popular classics.

A good fragrance can boost confidence, evoke memories, and give his bathroom shelf a serious upgrade, and if you're unsure of which one to choose, I've done the hard work for you.

From the bestselling Dior Sauvage and Chanel's new icon Bleu de Chanel, to luxury options from Creed and affordable fragrance from Zara, scroll on for the best men's aftershaves to shop now - many of which are currently on sale.

The best men's aftershave at a glance

The bestselling scent: DIOR Sauvage Eau de Parfum, from £64 (save £15) / from $88

The fresh scent: Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau De Toilette Spray, from £57 (save £15) / from $110

The luxury scent: Creed Aventus Eau de Parfum, from £165 / from $265

The musky scent: Zara Oud Vibrant Leather Eau de Parfum, £22.99 / $35.90

The sophisticated scent: Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau de Parfum, from £123.25 (£21.75) / from $295

The citrus scent: Prada Luna Rossa Ocean Eau de Toilette, from £67 / from $120

How I chose the best men's aftershave

  • Personal favourites: As well as working on HELLO!'s Shopping Team, I was previously a beauty editor at a major online retailer, so all of these scents are tried and tested.
  • Bestsellers: Maybe you already know he loves one of these scents, but if you're blind-buying a gift, it's often a good idea not to go too rogue. Everything featured in this edit is a bestseller for the brand, and for good reason.
  • Budget: I've included aftershaves for a range of budgets, so you can purchase a gift for as little as £22 up to £165+.
  • The bestselling scent

    Dior Sauvage

    DIOR Sauvage Eau de Parfum

    Notes

    Top - Bergamot

    Middle - Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Star Anise, Nutmeg

    Base - Ambroxan, Vanilla

    With crowd-pleasing notes of Italian bergamot, warm nutmeg and soft vanilla, it's no wonder Dior Sauvage is one of the world's bestselling scents for men. Inspired by the desert at sundown, its sensual and a little bit exotic.

  • The fresh scent

    Chanel Blue de Chanel

    Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau De Toilette Spray

    Notes

    Top - Citrus Accord, Vetiver, Pink Pepper

    Middle - Grapefruit, Dry Cedar, Labdanum

    Base - Frankincense, Ginger, Sandalwood

    Bleu de Chanel is the most popular men's fragrance by the French fashion house. It begins fresh and clean but develops into something warmer, masculine, woody and aromatic. Subtle with impressive longevity, it's the ultimate everyday scent.

  • The luxury scent

    Creed Aventus

    Creed Aventus Eau de Parfum

    Notes

    Top - Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Apple, Pineapple

    Middle - Juniper Berries, Birch, Patchouli, Jasmine

    Base - Musk, Oak Moss, Ambergris, Vanilla

    Creed Aventus is iconic in the fragrance industry, paving the way for many similar scents that followed, but none capture that luxurious 'expensive' feeling it evokes in quite the same way. It has a woody and heady centre, complemented with floral notes and a rich musky base.

  • The sexy scent

    Gucci Guilty

    Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum For Him

    Notes

    Top - Fresh Rose, Hot Chili Pepper

    Middle - Lavender, Orange Blossom

    Base - Cedarwood, Patchouli

    Gucci scents are always a little more unique than your average. This dark and seductive fragrance mixes classic notes of rose and patchouli with red hot chili pepper for an added kick.

  • The spicy scent

    YSL Y

    Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum

    Notes

    Top - Apple, Ginger, Bergamot

    Middle - Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium

    Base - Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver, Olibanum

    If he likes a bit of spice, Y by Yves Saint Laurent will fit the bill. Mysterious, modern and masculine, it's just soft enough to leave you wanting more.

  • The musky scent

    Oud vibrant leather

    Zara Oud Vibrant Leather Eau de Parfum

    Notes

    Top - Bergamot

    Middle - Incense, Geranium, Violet

    Base - Oud, Patchouli, Amber

    Not just one of our favourite high street fashion stores, Zara has fast become a go-to destination for fragrance. The sell-out scents could be mistaken for designer but have a high street price tag. Oud Vibrant Leather has been met with rave reviews, thanks to its soft but fresh opening and oudy amber dry down.

  • The citrus scent

    Prada men

    Prada Luna Rossa Ocean Eau de Toilette

    Notes

    Top - Bergamot Essence, Pink Pepper Essence

    Middle - Iris Accord, Sage Essence

    Base - Vetiver Essence, Tonka Bean

    A cocktail of citrus and fresh, floral scents, Prada's Luna Rossa Ocean also has a unique leather heart and sensual accord of suede to add a delicious dose of masculinity. 

  • The woody scent

    Bentley fragrance

    Bentley Magnetic Amber Eau de Parfum

    Notes

    Top - Bergamot Italy, Rosemary Morocco

    Middle - Olibanum Oil, Cardamom Oil

    Base - Cedarwood Virginia, Labdanum, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, White Amber

    An exotic, woody fragrance, Bentley's latest drop Magnetic Amber is perfect for the man who wants to try something new. Blending smoky vanilla with tonka bean, almond and tobacco facets, the wood in the scent is echoed in the luxe packaging.

  • The modern scent

    Born in roma

    Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Eau de Toilette

    Notes

    Top - Violet Leaves Absolute, Ginger Essence, Citron Essence

    Middle - Clary Sage Essence, Peppermint Accord, Mineral Salt Accord

    Base - Vetiver Essence, Guaiacwood Essence, Leather

    Launched in 2019, Valentino's Born in Roma has very quickly become a popular choice for men, with it's woody, spicy and youthful but masculine scent. Suitable for all seasons, day and night, he'll be reaching for it constantly.

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