WHAT TO WEAR WHEN
Oriental: These tend to be musky and bold because of the exotic spices they're made with. As such, they are best suited for evening engagements like formal dinners.
Look For: Cardamom, cinnamon, cloves
DESERT WILDFLOWERS
Juniper Ridge
Backpacker Cologne
juniperridge.com
MINT
Brother's Artisan
Sage & Mint Forest Oil
brothersartisanoil.com
ROSE BLACK TEA
Strange Invisible
Black Rosette
siperfumes.com
Citrus: A no-brainer pick for an everyday cologne, citrus has the distinction of being the most pleasant scent to the nose, according to the journal Chemical Senses.
Look For: Lemon, mandarin, bergamot
CITRUS, PERSIAN LIME, BRAZILIAN ORANGE, ITALIAN BERGAMOT
Pour Le Monde Empower
pourlemondeparfumes.com
LEMONGRASS
Plant Apothecary
Wake Up Organic Body Oil
plantapothecary.com
Woody: Aromas commonly associated with traditional masculine interests like woodworking and camping make up this category - the biggest reason these are popular with men.
Look For: Sandalwood, pine, cedar
DRIFTWOOD
Dr. Squatch Driftwood
Organic Cologne
drsquatch.com
CEDAR
Otterwax Spruce
Cologne Solid
otterwax.com
ROSEWOOD
Vered Rosewood
Neroli Body Oil
veredbotanicals.com