Discover Dad-Approved Colognes for Father’s Day Gifts

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like us, you’re scrambling to find something your dad will actually like. If you’re tired of gifting World’s Best Dad mugs for your hard-to-buy-for father, we’ve got just the trick. These well-loved scents aren’t just big hits with NewBeauty editors, but our dads, too! Discover the father-approved scents your dad will actually want to wear!

What does Dad want to smell like?

To create the perfect Father’s Day fragrance gift guide, we tapped our own dads to learn what they look for in a cologne. And among the different recommendations, we found a pattern! With notes like citrus, vetiver and sandalwood making repeat appearances, our dad’s lean towards fresh fragrances that balance woody notes with clean, classic aromas.

Many of these scents fall into the traditionally masculine category, which can help guide you to the best pick for your father. Though these notes all appear in unisex and feminine fragrances, masculine scents typically lean on the herbal, woody and leather notes to develop a rich and deep scent that retains a crisp freshness.

Masculine Scent Notes

• Bergamot
• Vetiver
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Leather
• Tobacco

Dad-Approved Scents for Father’s Day

1 / 6

DAD REVIEW: “I’ve had Dolce & Gabbana K for over a year. It smells fresh, but not too fresh. I wear it every day, and I still have most of the bottle because a little goes a long way.”

KEY NOTES

Lemon, Blood Orange, Chili Pepper, Clary Sage, Cedarwood

2 / 6

DAD REVIEW: “This scent is classically clean, which is why it’s been my go-to for years. I can wear it during any season or on occasion and it never loses its appeal.”

KEY NOTES

Citrus Accord, Labdanum, Sandalwood Cedar

3 / 6

DAD REVIEW: “This is a timeless, fresh scent with crisp citrus notes and sandalwood that make it perfect for daily wear. This is my go-to “in the office” scent. I enjoy wearing it because it’s clean, classic aroma makes me feel confident.”

KEY NOTES

Sage, Apple, Geranium, Cypress, Suede, Vetiver

4 / 6

DAD REVIEW: “This scent starts with a spicy citrus that warms up with a leathery suede and a grassy vetiver. It’s the perfect balance of fresh and deep.”

KEY NOTES

Sichuan Pepper, Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Suede

5 / 6

DAD REVIEW: “There’s a reason why this fragrance is popular. Aside from the herby, sweet scent, it also lasts all day long.”

KEY NOTES

Bergamot, Patchouli, Vanilla Absolute

6 / 6

DAD REVIEW: “This is a clean, understated fragrance that opens with fresh notes of bergamot (my favorite) and subtle spices with a touch of musk. I enjoy wearing it for its effortlessly fresh and comforting feel, perfect for casual days when I want to smell good without drawing too much attention.”

KEY NOTES

Bergamot, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Magnolia