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With Father’s Day 2025 just over a week away (15 June, if anyone needs a reminder), if you’re still on the hunt for the perfect gift to spoil him with this year, a fragrance is always a safe bet. I’ve sampled loads of new releases and these are the ones that I believe are worth splashing out on, whether he’s a fan of robust, intense aromas or prefers something lighter and fresher; in fact, even if you’re unsure about his scent preferences, I reckon you can’t go wrong with the selection below.
From Hugo Boss and Dolce&Gabbana to Davidoff and Barbour, here are some fantastic men’s fragrances that you can still snap up in time for Father’s Day, reports the Mirror…
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Best men’s fragrances for Father’s Day 2025 Dolce&Gabbana Devotion For Men Eau de Parfum Currently from £66.40 for 50ml from Debenhams (usual price £83)
Inspired by espresso with a twist of lemon
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The fashion house truly embraces its Mediterranean heritage with this seductive scent. Drawing inspiration from the Sicilian custom of adding a lemon twist to your daily espresso as you bask in a sun-drenched town square watching life pass by, it harmoniously blends rich and spicy coffee notes with zesty citruses and earthy patchouli.
Davidoff Cool Elixir Parfum Currently from £33.60 for 30ml from Debenhams (usual price £42)
A new twist on a classic
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An intense new twist on a classic, this parfum gives Davidoff’s trademark oceanic notes a decidedly more exotic spin with notes of lavandin and rose oxide, plus a rich oud base. Don’t let these floral-sounding ingredients confuse you; this is a take on the ‘fougère’ fragrance family, traditionally men’s scents, and one that’s full of character.
Hugo Boss BOSS Bottled Absolu Parfum Intense for Men Currently £63.07 for 50ml from Sephora (usual price £77)
With notes of leather, incense, patchouli and cedarwood
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The BOSS Bottled perfumes are great failsafe options if you’re not sure of your recipient’s exact olfactory tastes and, as its name suggests, this one is the strongest and most long-lasting of the lot, with the highest concentration of its key notes of leather, incense, patchouli and cedarwood. Rich and warm yet with universal appeal, it’s guaranteed to delight.
VIVO by Cerruti 1881 Eau de Parfum Currently from £51.20 for 60ml from Debenhams (usual price £64)
An energetic and youthful scent
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This bottle from Parisian fashion house Cerruti 1881 looks like something from the Da Vinci Code, and you even need to complete a little puzzle to open it (the ‘V’ needs to be lined up with the ‘1881’ to open the lid). Meaning ‘alive’, inside you’re rewarded with an energetic and youthful scent, with hints of ginger, apple, sesame and saffron.
MESSI Eau De Parfum From £44 for 100ml from The Fragrance Shop
One for football fans
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Ever wondered what the scent of arguably the greatest footballer of all time would be? According to his new fragrance, it’s a blend of fresh cardamom, wild cypress, leather (perhaps a nod to football boots?) and vanilla bean. Much like the man himself, it’s subtle and understated, making it a perfect addition to your gym bag or an everyday spritz.
Barbour Coastal For Him Intense Eau De Parfum From £77 for 100ml from The Fragrance Shop
One from the country clothing brand
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Inspired by a brisk walk along the rugged Northumberland coast, Barbour’s classic country gent has crafted this fragrance. It features refreshing notes of bergamot, pink pepper and clary sage to clear away any cobwebs, combined with sea-sprayed marine accords, washed up sandalwood and a comforting warmth from tonka.
Rabanne Million Gold Elixir Eau De Parfum From £85 for 50ml from Boots
Million Gold Elixir Eau De Parfum by Rabanne
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Shopping for a dad with a taste for luxury? While an actual gold bar might be a stretch, this new Rabanne EDP is the next best thing. Sensual, confident and opulent, it’s centred around vanilla – a rare find in men’s fragrances – which gives it a warm decadence. Paired with zingy bergamot and spicy cardamom, it’s a confidence boost with every spritz.
Issey Mayake L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Eau de Parfum Currently £51.20 for 40ml from Debenhams (usual price £64)
Inspired by the sea
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No one masters aquatic scents quite like Issey Mayake, and this latest intense version is inspired by the enigmatic depths of the ocean. Sichuan pepper jolts your senses upon first whiff, akin to a splash of water to the face, complemented by invigorating notes of lemon and balsam fir, and a base of cedarwood. It’s refined freshness encapsulated in a bottle.
Calvin Klein Man Eau de Toilette Currently £28 for 100ml from Boots (usual price £70)
Described by the brand as ‘a fragrance for modern CK men who appreciate the rich, happy simplicity of a minimalist lifestyle’
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At under £30 and less than half its usual RRP, this is an absolute bargain, with shoppers describing it as having a ‘nice classy smell, not too overpowering, good for any occasion’ and calling it a “lovely aftershave. I bought it based on the description and ingredient notes and it was very accurate. Great value sale purchase.”
Dior Sauvage Elixir From £143 for 60ml from Dior
Dior’s popular Sauvage scent
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Dior Sauvage is a pretty iconic men’s cologne and is one of those you can recognise instantly. With fresh bergamot and warm, woody notes, it’s confident without being overpowering, ideal for dads who like to smell good (and know it). Out of all of its versions, Elixir is our favourite.
Giorgio Armani Code Eau de Toilette Currently £43.50 for 75ml from Boots (usual price £87)
Currently half price
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Another Boots bargain, this classic woody, citrusy Armani scent is currently half price, and has almost 700 five-star reviews on the beauty retailer’s website. “A note for you single guys…this is a lady magnet!” one cheeky reviewer wrote. “I get tons of compliments from the opposite sex, even when my wife is with me.”
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