The 6 Best Men’s Fragrances of the Year, According to Experts

At the 2024 Fragrance Foundation Awards Ceremony, these six bottles took home the top honors.

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The art of smelling good goes back some 4,000 years. Two decades ago, archaeologists discovered an ancient perfumery on Cyprus, dating back to the Bronze Age.

Suffice to say, the world of fragrances is both historic and vast, and few know it better than the Fragrance Foundation (TFF). Founded in 1949, the not-for-profit organization “celebrates the creativity of the people, processes and products that bring captivating scents to life.”

As part of its mission “to inspire the world to discover the passion and artistry of fragrance,” the TFF just named the year’s most exciting perfumes, colognes and eau de toilettes during its annual Awards Ceremony in New York City.

Find the men’s and unisex winners below, along with the full list on the organization’s website.

Fragrance of the Year, Men’s Luxury

fragrance bottleArmani

Amani Acqua di Giò Parfum

Specs

Fragrance Families Woody aquatic
Notes Bergamot, geranium, patchouli
Perfumer Alberto Morillas

Fragrance of the Year, Men’s Prestige

fragrance bottleYves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Myslf Eau de Parfum

Specs

Fragrance Families Woody floral
Notes Bergamot, orange blossom, patchouli
Perfumer(s) Daniela Andrier, Antoine Maisondieu, Christophe Raynaud

Fragrance of the Year, Universal Luxury

fragrance bottleTom Ford

Tom Ford Vanilla Sex Eau de Parfum

Specs

Fragrance Families Warm spicy
Notes Almond, vanilla, sandalwood
Perfumer Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

Fragrance of the Year, Universal Prestige

fragrance bottleHermès

Hermès Un Jardin à Cythère Eau de Toilette

Specs

Fragrance Families Citrus woody
Notes Grass, olive oil, pistachio
Pefumer Christine Nagel

Perfume Extraordinaire

fragrance bottleGuerlain

Guerlain Tobacco Honey Eau de Parfum

Specs

Fragrance Families Amber woody
Notes Honey, tobacco, oud
Perfumer Delphine Jelk

Consumer Choice, Men’s & Universal

fragrance bottleValentino

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense Eau de Parfum

Specs

Fragrance Families Amber fougère
Notes Vanilla, lavender, vetiver
Perfumer(s) Guillaume Flavigny, Antoine Maisondieu