Best lavender colognes for men
Lavender is aromatic, herbal and clean, and is the classic note of barbershop fougères. Paired with vanilla or tonka it becomes smooth and comforting. Below are the 20 best-rated lavender fragrances for men (including unisex) on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.
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#1
Xerjoff
XJ 1861 Naxos
Sweet, Vanilla, Honey
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances 1981X -
#2
Roja Dove
Danger Pour Homme
Woody, Aromatic, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Danger Zone -
#3
Dior
Sauvage Elixir
Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Lattafa asad +10 more -
#4
Initio Parfums Prives
Oud for Greatness
Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Oud
Cheaper alternative: Oakcha Aura of Iron -
#5
Armani
Stronger With You Amber
Amber, Vanilla, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Proud of You Amber +1 more -
#6
Armani
Stronger With You Oud
Oud, Vanilla, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Pendora Scents Veteran Oud +2 more -
#7
Armani
Stronger With You Parfum
Vanilla, Lavender, Soft Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Your Touch Extrait -
#8
Initio Parfums Prives
Paragon
Woody, Aromatic, Fruity
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Energy Flow -
#9
Penhaligon's
Sartorial
Lavender, Honey, Woody
Cheaper alternative: French Avenue Moonstone Bleu -
#10
Xerjoff
Alexandria II
Woody, Amber, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Arabiyat Prestige Portrait Oud +3 more -
#11
Chanel
Egoiste Platinum
Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Old Story -
#12
Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male Essence de Parfum
Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Leather
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Posh Omega -
#13
Carolina Herrera
Amethyst Haze
Warm Spicy, Lavender, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Error 417 -
#14
Cartier
Pasha Cartier
Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Pendora Scents Enchantment Paseo De Captive -
#15
Prada
Luna Rossa
Aromatic, Lavender, Green
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Pride Men Moon -
#16
Tom Ford
Lavender Extreme
Aromatic, Lavender, Vanilla
Cheaper alternative: Molinard Lavande +1 more -
#17
YSL
Jazz
Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Herbal
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances The Blues -
#18
Creed
Santal Original
Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Native Santal -
#19
Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male
Aromatic, Vanilla, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World John Gustav Homme Classic -
#20
Maison Margiela
Coffee Break
Lavender, Vanilla, Coffee
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Caffeine Break
Lavender fragrance FAQs
What is the best lavender cologne for men?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos, Roja Dove Danger Pour Homme and Dior Sauvage Elixir. All 20 on this list are well-known fragrances with lavender in their notes.
What does lavender smell like in perfume?
Lavender is aromatic, herbal and clean, and is the classic note of barbershop fougères. Paired with vanilla or tonka it becomes smooth and comforting.
Are there cheaper alternatives to these lavender fragrances?
Yes. 20 of these have known dupes on MaxParfum, for example Alexandria Fragrances 1981X (a dupe of XJ 1861 Naxos), Alexandria Fragrances Danger Zone (a dupe of Danger Pour Homme) and Lattafa asad (a dupe of Sauvage Elixir).
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