Men cologne picks for spring

April 11, 6:38 PMDetroit Men's Style ExaminerIndigo Zuri

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Attitude by Armani

As warmer weather approaches, your spring wardrobe transition doesn’t only mean replacing wool cardigans with cotton tees. Jettisoning your heavy winter colognes for the lighter scents of summer should also be a part of your swapping out routine. This season, some of the biggest names in men’s fashion are rolling out new fragrant entries. So even if the recession keeps their clothes out of your closet, you can still smell like a million bucks.  We've selected our top five fragrance picks for the spring/summer.  Just remember, too much of anything is not good.  So, go easy on the trigger.

1.     Attitude by Armani

The name says it all. Possibly the best-named and most appropriately mixed cologne from Giorgio Armani, Attitude is an inspired shot of bravado without being overdone. Blending Calabria lemon, coffee absolute, ceylan, Shina cedar, patchouli, lavender, and cardamom, this cologne is a real head turner.

HUGO by HUGO BOSS

2.     HUGO

Always on the cutting edge, the Hugo man is always one step ahead of the latest trends, and this sexy, multi-faceted blend of fresh, green and woody notes is his signature scent. Opening with a fresh burst of fruit and vibrant green top notes that awaken the senses, HUGO by HUGO BOSS continues to champion creativity. This pure, refreshing, and very much alive fragrance intertwines beautifully green apple with bergamot, cedar leaves, basil, and thyme. The distinctive blend of lavender, geranium, sage, and clove notes reveal the clean, aromatic heart of the fragrance. The base of the fragrance evokes a pine forest by the sea, which originally inspired the fragrance. The woody dry down is provided by a combination of sandalwood, vetiver, cedar wood, and oak moss. Fir Balsam gives HUGO by HUGO BOSS its much-coveted, characteristic pine-y scent. Like its wearer, this fragrant is far from one dimensional.

Kenzo by Tokyo

3.     Kenzo by Tokyo
 

Tokyo by Kenzo is perfect for those special evenings out on the town. This blend of luminous spices and explosive, responsive green notes of tree sap, found in the colorful Japanese atmosphere, was inspired by the colorful nights in the Japanese metropolis: black buildings (nutmeg, clove, gaiac wood, cedar), red lights (bitter orange, pink pepper), green trees (green tea, mate, shiso), yellow lamps (lemon, grapefruit, ginger). These complex notes strike a decisively modern key of energy that is Tokyo itself.

John Varvatos Artisan

4.     John Varvatos Artisian

John Varvatos Artisan combines the lost art of craftsmanship—with a modern edge. The fragrance is a refreshing citrus explosion that develops into a spicy and floral blend followed by a masculine woody impression. The result is an unmistakable sense of hand-crafted luxury that exudes quality and individual character.

The distinctly masculine flask is housed in a hand-woven, rich caramel colored rattan with signature intricacies that mark a one-of-a kind creation.

Capri Orange by Acqua Di Parma

5.     Capri Orange by Acqua Di Parma

Far from staid and traditional, Capri Orange is the perfect scent for a summer night. This fragrance is a pleasant and invigorating concoction of Sicilian orange, mandarin, Sorrento lemon with a touch of caramel and musk thrown in for good measure. Expensive indeed, but far more affordable than the airfare to Italy.