Although Father’s Day is fast approaching (it’s on Sunday, June 18th; you’re forgiven if the date slipped your mind this year) there’s still time to purchase a gift that represents your love and appreciation for the dad or dad figure in your life. Below, the W editors share their favorite men’s or gender-neutral fragrances that make the perfect present—from classics like Chanel’s Allure Homme to the latest release from Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris.
Frederic Malle describes this scent as “unapologetically manly,” but I disagree—it’s gentle, relaxed and open. Top notes of ginger, citrus, and nutmeg freshen up an amber musk with leather accord and hints of vetiver and frankincense. It’s a fragrance you’ll never get tired of. If anything, it evokes an evolved sort of manliness (one that definitely knows how to deliver a genuine apology). —Andrea Whittle, Features Director
I love colognes that have some element of freshness to them. Enter: Guerlain’s Vétiver scent, which features a woody accord mixed with spices and tobacco. This may sound like a fairly “typical” blueprint for men’s fragrances, but Guerlain puts an almost airy spin on a classic that imbues it with modernity. —Maxine Wally, Senior Digital Editor
Byredo put every amazing scent into their eau de parfum Open Sky—which consists of vetiver, black pepper, citrus, and the best part: palo santo. The heart notes of hemp leaves and top notes of pomelo dance together gracefully to create a parfum with much depth. As a plus, the sleek bottle will make pops feel like he’s a cool dad. —Che Baez, Associate Visuals Editor
Growing up, this was my dad’s favorite cologne—he said the scent mixed well with his Three Flowers Brilliantine hair pomade. I have fond memories of the classic bottle standing tall and proud in his medicine cabinet, and I can still envision him giving himself a spritz on the neck and wrists to this day. —M.W.
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