Father’s Day Gift Guide: 5 Fragrances to Gift the Guys

Photo: ©Jeff Wasserman / StocksyIt’s time to celebrate the special men who make an impact in our lives—and maybe slightly ~embarrass~ us from time to time. Yes, we’re talking about dads, father figures, and all the guys who inspire us.

This year, we think they’ll appreciate a new fragrance that fits their personality. Here’s our gift picks for the upcoming Father’s Day on June 18th.

The Gardener

Jo Malone London Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense, $160

Is your guy into gardening? If nature’s his thing, a spritz of this cologne will instantly bring him to a verdant garden shrouded by cypress trees. With woody cypress as the top note, grape aromas, and dewy moss at the base, he’ll appreciate this bottle—it’s basically a breath of fresh air.


The Go-getter

TOM FORD Ombré Leather All Over Body Spray, $50

Modern, driven, and edgy, Tom Ford’s Ombré Leather is perfect for the go-getter in your life. This boundless fragrance ignites ambition with key notes of black leather, patchouli, and crisp amber.


The Globetrotter

Oribe Côte d’Azur, $125

This one’s for the jet-setting man in your life. Oribe’s Côte d’Azur fragrance takes senses on a journey to the French Riviera, and it’ll slip easily into any travel pack. Mist over body and hair to fill the air with fresh lemon, black currant, and sandalwood.


The Optimist

Jo Malone London Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense, $220

This vibrant perfume is perfect for the dads that are perpetually in a positive mood—and always tell the ~best~ jokes. A spray or two instantly brightens the mood with a sweet vanilla-like aroma from base notes benzoin resin and jasmine.


The Art Connoisseur

Sisley-Paris L’Eau Revee d’Ikar, $195

Cologne that doubles as decor? Art lovers are sure to appreciate how this aesthetic bottle was designed in collaboration with two artists—Elzbieta Radziwill, who painted the box and Bronislaw Krzysztof, the sculptor who created the bottle top. Plus, each spritz yields earthy notes of vetiver and bergamot.