10 Best Aftershaves For 2021

Master perfumers and well-known around the globe for their distinctive and popular scents, Paris-based perfume house Creed are famous for creating bespoke fragrances for celebrities and politicians, with Aventus being their most celebrated and widely-available men’s scent.

Oddly inspired by the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, this sensual and audacious smelling perfume uses blackcurrants from Corsica (his birthplace) and Birch from Louisiana (where he ruled over for 4 years), to capture the essence of Europe’s number one vertically-challenged leader.

But rather than being an aromatic cloak for those with little man syndrome, the fragrance is more designed to evoke the power, vision and success of the enigmatic ruler, with powerful Italian bergamot notes and a rich base of oakmoss, ambergris and vanilla.

A much desired and respected aftershave, Aventus is admittedly a little pricey due to the sheer beauty and technique that goes into every bottle and so we’d suggest that it’s best purchased as a loving gift rather than an everyday chest of drawers stockpiler.

For determined men who are driven by success, there really is no better choice on the market.

The UK’s most popular and addictive scent, Sauvage by Dior has gripped the nation over the last few years and become an irresistible citrus sensation, synonymous with the masculine musk of the 21st-century man.

Particularly popular with the fairer sex, the phrase “Is he attractive or it just Sauvage?” is now a staple line of concern in every bar and club in Britain, making it the ideal gift for the eligible bachelor in your life.

Yes, there’s a reason Johnny Depp lost the plot and tried to bury his bottle in the desert, because this olfactory sensation was simply just too good to be shared.

Unfortunately for John bon (and us) though, the secret is well and truly out.

And we say if you can’t compete with the army of intoxicatingly scented fellas in your area, then you’re going to have to join them in this seductive Sauvage world we’re all just living in.

Allowing you to be ever so slightly different, this all-new updated concoction from Dior’s head perfumer Francois Demachy is a brightening of the original scent, with an added sizzle of spicy mandarin and luscious tones of tonka bean.

The 100ml Eau de Parfum bottle also comes in a deluxe, Christmas themed starry-night gift box, evoking the twilight-inspired scent of the fragrance itself and a lot of love from the lucky recipient!

We’re not really about knock-off aftershaves and would always advise going for the real thing over anything else, but we realise that the average bottle is getting ridiculously extortionate these days.

A man’s bank balance should not dictate how sophisticated or smart he is in day to day life or on special occasions, and smelling good has always been a big part of that.

So to help you find a cheap and cost-effective way to keep on top of olfactory trends and continue to hypnotise and delight the nostrils of your nearest and dearest, we thought it best to highlight this bundle range from Copycat Fragrance, the most trustworthy replica aftershave service around.

With a 4.4 star rating on trustpilot.co.uk, Copycat Fragrances are revered for creating reliable and accurate depictions of some of the most expensive and desired designer aftershaves, for a sharp cut of the official price.

Offering a selection of their bestsellers, this sample bundle gives you a small hint of what it’s all about and is a great doorway into the world of replica aftershave, which you’re free to lock shut after one try or delve into headfirst and take advantage of those sweet savings!

This range features five 50ml bottles inspired by Sauvage, Oud Wood (Tom Ford), Aventus, 540 (Baccarat Rouge) and Neroli Portofino (Tom Ford).

Because sometimes the real deal isn’t always the best deal.

When you call your lead aftershave fragrance ‘The Scent’, you’ve really got to have some big cojones and more importantly, deliver a truly knockout aroma that borders on aphrodisiacal.

Hugo Boss however would argue that they’ve managed to do just that and to be honest, we’d be inclined to agree with them.

Offering a more rich and intense version of the original Boss scent many know and love, BOSS THE SCENT Absolute For Him is a masculine powerhouse with a vibrant and exhilarating oriental spice core.

With signature ingredients of ginger, maninka fruit and the arousing power of mondia root, this nostril tickler lingers for hours on the skin and is an intoxicating odour you’ll want to drink in for days. Vetiver hints also bring a smoky elegance to the base, which works perfectly with the rum-sweetness of Manika and it’s safe to say this powerful scent is not for the faint of heart.

Coming in a magnificently crafted flacon of faceted glass in a metal cage, its structure reflects the tamed beast within… will you be able to handle THE SCENT?

…Will they?

(Phwoar… we sounded just like an advert there)

Fashionable fellow and sharped-dressed man guru Tom Ford is a certified fashion icon of the 21st century and it’s fair to say his perfume and aftershave range is one of the most enduring areas of his growing legacy.

A lot different to the other aftershaves on this list, Black Orchid by Tom Ford is technically a unisex fragrance and so it may not be for every man out there.

However, the sheer amount of individual notes in this scent ensure that if you do plump for this alluring and enigmatic scent, you will undoubtedly grab the olfactory attention of everyone in your vicinity.

A luxurious combination of rich, dark accord and a black magic potion of orchids and spice, Ford has mixed the modern with the timeless to create something very much for our time – a vintage odour with irresistible new accents, currently unknown to our senses.

So while we may recognise the favoured and respected aromas of patchouli, vetiver, vanilla and sandalwood heart notes, the top notes of black truffle and ylang-ylang are unlike anything you or those near you will have ever experienced, making you as enigmatic as the scent you’re cloaked in.

Rare and extraordinary, this is for the man who refuses to blend in with the crowd.

Only champions need apply for this classic fusion of modern and traditional fragrances, as Paco Rabanne’s Invictus claims to be the scent of victory and the essence of heroes.

With pungent top notes of marine accord and laurel leaf, the heart of this refreshing aftershave is an ambergris and grapefruit zest combination, keeping things simple, elegant and nostril enrapturing.

An ideal choice for sportsmen and dare to do winners, it’s a daring smash-up of freshness and heat, giving you confidence, bravery and an inspired mentality.

It’s a fragrance that unashamedly celebrates masculinity and power, with an enduring scent that’s bottled in a unique winner’s cup vessel.

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to add another trophy to the cabinet.

For fans of the original Only The Brave brand and it’s alluring fist flacon, you’ll be sure to enjoy this unique twist on a classic.

Providing an unconventional and playful version of the fragrance to create a whole new brand of daredevil aroma, Spirit of The Brave has been designed in partnership with PSG footballing marvel Neymar, reflecting his iconic status and personality.

Inviting you to face any challenge with optimism and intensity, this reinvention of traditional fougere scents redefines what it means to be a man with a radically fresh bergamot tone, earthy galbanum heart, and deep tonka bean base.

Not straying too far from the irresistible fist bottle of Only The Brave, the vessel here is also inspired by Neymar’s most emblematic tattoo, a lion on the hand, completing this captivating and sophisticated scent.

A great choice for young, confident men with the world at their feet and the controls at their fingertips.

Sometimes a simple and sophisticated aftershave is all you need to transcend the trends and fads that come and go in the oh so pretentious world of perfumery.

Aramis Classic is exactly as it appears and sounds, an appealing masculine scent that has never gone out of style – a timeless composition of quality and relevance.

So for the vintage chap who always looks dapper, sharp, and traditional in appearance, this old school, cool fragrance is the final touch to complete your slick, cultured aura.

Unlike the other aftershaves on this list, Aramis is a concoction of minimal superior ingredients to create a citrus top note, sage heart and leather base. Rugged, encapsulating aromas which have defined masculinity for centuries and will continue to do so long after your high-street brands have tried and tested every ingredient known to man.

The easiest way to stand out from the modern miasma of sickly men’s perfume is to embrace an innovator of classic male ideals.

Aramis is that innovator.

For the maturer, more worldly-wise man, Montblanc Explorer is an enduring leathery and woody ensemble that evokes the irresistible call for adventure and is the optimum scent for a man who doesn’t sit around pining for new experiences and escapades… they go out and seize them.

Mont Blanc values the same relentless quest for excellence as the rugged, daring expeditionists of our past and so this fragrance is very much an olfactory expedition into some of the rarest and most treasured ingredients from all four corners of the globe.

Bottled in a luxury leather flacon, this aftershave is an unconventional mix of fresh Italian bergamot, rich Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli, resulting in a unique aromatic experience of masculine wood and leather tones.

Concocted with intelligence, Explorer has been made with rare manufacturing methods, superior craftsmanship and the latest technology to deliver a virile and chivalrous fragrance.

It’s the perfect aftershave for active and adventurous men who need to broaden their horizons and leave behind the sweet and seductive scents of their youth and embrace a more masculine, dignified aroma.

For some men, aftershave is merely the tactical nuke in their seduction masterclass, their final endgame that seals the deal.

They’ve got the shirt and shoes, the five o’clock shadow, pristine haircut, a pinch of swagger and charm… and then, what’s this? They smell like the unadulterated embodiment of masculinity too? Well, count me weak at the knees, this bloke is officially an aphrodisiac.

That’s what you’d like to think anyway, but the truth is most aftershaves are a little too pungent or a little too ‘manly’, leaving you smelling like a carpenters studio or a tanner’s factory.

Even worse… you may just end up smelling like your dad.

Adding a new dimension to masculine seduction, this spicy oriental fragrance from Giorgio Armani aims to transform evening aftershave into exactly what you want it to be – an irresistible aroma that raises the stakes and cracks the code with every encounter.

With an audacious rum heart, elegantly sweetened by mandarin, vanilla and Tonka beans, Armani Code Absolu has a high percentage of essential oils, so that the intoxicating fragrance lingers, keeping you enigmatic and pheromone inducing long into the night.

Coming in an iconic Armani Code bottle, it’s towering black structure and gold tuxedo belt demand you to respect it with a smart suit get up of your own and its warm elixir is protected by a rich coating to keep it fresh and invigorating for as long as it lasts.

Intense and audacious, this scent isn’t embarrassed to tell you what it’s all about, meaning it’s the fragrance for every unapologetic charmer and seducer in town.