Perfumers discovered long ago that men also like to smell delicious, and fragrances aimed at men have been created since antiquity. The best scents for men are noticeably better than the cheap colognes that can be found in any drugstore, and indeed, the price reflects this. The upside is that it only takes a drop or two for the best fragrance to do its magic, so a bottle can last a long time. Here are some fragrances to consider.
Absolute Aphrodisiac
This fragrance from Initio offers notes of vanilla, white flower and a substance called castoreum. Castoreum is created in the castor sacs of beavers to mark their territory. To use in perfume, the sacs are dried, steeped in alcohol and left to age for at least two years. Some describe its smell as leatherlike.
Amber Gris
Another of the best fragrances for men in Chicago, IL is Amber Gris from Perris Monte Carlo. This scent arrives in a beautiful golden flask. Famously used as an aphrodisiac by no less a personage than Casanova, this fragrance is derived from a prehistoric resin and is known to last a long time when applied. Besides ambergris, you’ll find notes of iris, clove, vanilla, musk, geranium and benzoin.
Birch
Offered by Andrea Maack, the name of this fragrance describes its scent, which is woodsy, spicy, calm but sensuous. The notes found include musk, patchouli, ginger, bergamot and guaiac wood, which is taken from a rare evergreen tree found in the Caribbean.
To learn more about the best fragrances for men in Chicago, IL, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the perfumers at Osme Perfumery. Find them at https://osmeperfumery.com.
