Christmas Cologne

It's that time of the year when fragrance commercials are taking over TV. I know it's frustrating to see dozens of models staring at you holding up the same looking bottle every time you watch a television program. But although it's annoying, men need a fragrance or two during Christmas time. Parties, meals, dates, meetings or just casual wear it doesn't matter, everyone loves to smell great. 

So which male fragrances are the best for Christmas? Well it's up to the wearer really, but here are some beautiful scents that are guaranteed to make you feel great during this stylish time in the year.

I'm going to start with a reasonably old scent but yet it is still just as good as the first time it was sprayed. Armani Code, The Fragrance Foundation 2006 winner, is great for everyday use and also superb for going out with. It has an oriental style scent of citron and bergamont with a soft Mediterranean touch of olive flower blossom. The base note of Guaiac wood gives the fragrance a soft woody scent perfect for the Christmas season. This seductive fragrance is guaranteed to leave you feeling 'sexy' and is definitely a pure man's cologne.

 Another woody scented cologne is Burberry's The Beat for Men. Don't let the mistaken 'chav' reputation put you off this brand, this scent specifically will leave you feeling stylish this winter. This addictive fragrance has base notes of warm Leatherwood and White Musk. The Beat's ingredients are rather similar to the Armani Code with the citron touch. Although Burberry differs containing Bourbon vetiver, black pepper and violet leaf. I wouldn't say this fragrance has the most cutting edge scent but it's definitely worth a try. Perhaps for an evening meal Burberry's warm London cologne would be preferred.

Bleu de Chanel is another one on my list. Chanel launched this smell only this year and is based on the 1930s fragrance. With its citrus burst (including grapefruit) and peppermint touch this fragrance is a real Christmas scent. The nutmeg and sandalwood are perfect for winter wear and also produces a warm-hearted aroma. The recognizable advert with the slogan, "Be Unexpected"  and the actor Gaspard Ulliel really describe the seductive cologne.

One interesting fragrance is P-Diddy's Sean John Unforgivable for men. Created by the rap artist, this powerful and 'unforgivable' scent is a splendid cologne and a perfect gift. It's sophisticated and dangerous yet passionate and addictive. It has a rich fragrance of cashmere which mixes perfectly with the touch of rum and champagne accord (clearly reflecting P-Diddy's lifestyle). This cologne also has a heavy citrus side to it containing Sicilian lemons, mandarin, grapefruit and Moroccan tangerine. Italy springs to mind with this fragrance due to the Mediterranean air accord, Tuscan basil and Florentine iris which is blended in this exotic and celebrity scent. Seductive and sexy, Unforgivable has a pure masculine aroma which no woman will forget.

The Ralph Lauren Big Pony Collection holds a variety of scents within itself. There are four fragrances in the collection: Sporty, Seductive, Adventurous and Stylish. Personally my favourite is Number 2, Seductive. It mixes dark chocolate with musk creating a irresistible Oriental scent. I also like Number 3, Adventurous which has a fusion of mint and ginger root, touching a sense of extremity and the outdoors. In my opinion, Number 4, Stylish smells like disinfectant or toilet cleaner. 'Stylish' really wouldn't be the word to describe the fragrance, instead I'd use 'Fairy Liquid' for the same desired effect of the fragrance. But then again that's my opinion, others may love the mandarin and kyarawood infusion. 

One of my most favourite fragrances of all time is the incredibly popular 1 Million by Paco Rabanne. The 'bottle' is wonderful, a gold bar which kind of gives you the idea that this cologne is going to be stylish and make you feel wealthy. It has a unique fragrance, including fruits (grapefruit, blood orange) as well as spices (cinnamon and spice notes), perfect for a cosy Christmas scent. The cologne also has a woody side to it with blond leather and white woods. I love this fragrance (and so do many women) and would be at the top of my recommendations. So if you were to buy this product, I guarantee that it will make you feel and smell like Hugh Hefner.

 

For a refreshing and invigorating scent this Christmas, Prada's Infusion d'Homme is perfect. It has a light yet luxurious (as with everything else of Prada's) aroma. The fragrance contains: iris, cedar wood, incense, vetiver, neroli and benzoin, and one spray will leave you hydrated and smelling irresistible. 

  

Gucci by Gucci; imaginative name, modern and stylish cologne. Modelled in the recent adverts by James Franco, the brand enables the wearer to feel expensive and classy. Of course, you won't smell like Franco as the comical drug dealer in the film Pineapple Express, but you will feel and smell cool and extravagant. Gucci contains a range of scents including Frankincense (Myrrh and Gold... if only!), leather, Tobacco, Cedar, Bergamot, Amyris and Black Pepper. As you see these aren't tacky fragrances so when Gucci say this cologne is luxurious, it really is luxurious. Beautiful as a present or for yourself, it'll bring a little wealth to your Christmas. 

 So there they are, the recommended fragrances which would be perfect for Yuletide. All irresistible, and all brilliant gifts. But why not be a little selfish this Christmas and buy something for yourself?