The 7 Masculine Fragrances You Need in Your Arsenal
Let’s get one thing straight, before we jump into things: There’s no such thing as scents for specific genders. Anybody can enjoy (or not enjoy!) any smell.
We’re not here to tell you that men should only spritz themselves in colognes with notes of strong coffee, engine oil and screwdrivers… If you like it, you should use it. Scent is such a personal thing; a sense that is connected to memory, emotion and wellbeing.
However, it is true that there are certain fragrances that are more typically “masculine”. Of course, that doesn’t mean they can’t be enjoyed by everyone, but a lot of men are likely to reach for these smoky, aromatic, earthy, leathery or balsamic options.
With Father’s Day just around the corner (June 19th, in case we caused you to panic), we thought we’d give you the ultimate guided tour of masculine scents. Plus, we’ll use our knowledge of scent psychology to walk you through the aromachology benefits of each of them. Whether you’re choosing a home fragrance for yourself or for someone you love, you can do so with a touch of mindfulness, to help evoke a desired emotion.
Black Spruce
Consider this the smoother, more sweet-talking cousin to fir and pine. Warm, sweet and fresh, this aromatic scent is resinous and slightly balsamic. Like much of the evergreen family, it’s a powerful tool for supporting the respiratory system and has been said to help you breathe more clearly by ridding your body of unwanted mucus and congestion. On top of this, it’s thought to soothe sore muscles and support the immune system. Emotionally, we use it to promote focus and help us to emotionally re-centre.
Vetiver
Earthy, dry and warm, vetiver is a fragrance that a lot of men love. Its woody notes make it brilliant for grounding and easing stress. It’s also said to soothe anxiety, help with insomnia, fight fatigue and even boost concentration levels.
Peppermint
You don’t need us to tell you what peppermint smells like! But we can tell you that it’s a brilliant addition to masculine fragrances to add a fresh, more invigorating note to otherwise dark scents.
Peppermint oil is often used for improving mental function and reducing stress. It’s also thought to be brilliant for treating coughs and colds, by clearing congestion.
Rosewood
Deeply masculine, rosewood is sweet and floral, wrapped in woody notes. Historically, it was used as an aphrodisiac, as it helps to lessen the mental load and relieves stress. It’s also thought to be grounding and helps with any nervous tension. It’s brilliant paired with zingy notes like orange, lemon and tangerine, or florals like lavender.
Cedarwood
Bringing to mind cigar boxes made from cedar, this is a scent of luxury. It’s balsamic, camphorous and, of course, woody! Cedarwood is particularly great for deodorising spaces, as well as helping to relax the mind and the body.
Clary Sage
Deliciously herbaceous, clary sage is ambery and sweet, whilst still feeling fresh. It’s a personal favourite of ours for calming anxiety and it’s said to be a natural antidepressant. So, it’s a go-to for any moments you may want to find calm.
Black Pepper
Another one that you don’t need us to describe for you…
Black pepper is said to enhance sensual touch thanks to its circulation boosting properties. Its musky notes also make it brilliant for calming nerves, whilst its warmth can be invigorating and stimulating to the mind.
Harness the power of aromachology
Knowing which scents can help to shape your day in a positive way is one thing. Actually using them is another!
That’s why we craft natural, effective and totally luxurious home fragrances with scent psychology in mind. Whether it’s our candles, diffusers or room sprays, each one is carefully formulated to evoke certain moods. Whether you’re shopping for your Dad, husband or any man in your life, he’ll love these Halcyon Naturals scents…
Release signature
Balancing, calming and comforting, Release is the perfect scent for the end of a busy day when he needs to let go of stress. It brings together warming cinnamon, soothing black spruce and relaxing vetiver.
Meditation
He doesn’t need to be a meditation lover to enjoy the benefits of this mindful blend! Camphor relieves stress and beats mental burnout, helichrysum boosts energy and rosewood grounds and encourages focus. It’ll take him from the office to the yoga mat.
Fire
Courage-boosting and mood-enhancing, this blend is gloriously masculine. It brings together cedarwood for mental clarity, petitgrain for refreshing the senses and pimento for warmth and protection.
Mars
Representing masculinity in astrology, our Mars scent is crafted to evoke action, energy and passion. It combines warming black pepper, cardamom and uplifting lemon, creating an encouraging, soothing and cleansing scent.
Whatever notes you love and whatever mood you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered, Browse natural, luxury home fragrance at Halcyon Naturals.