Scent and memory are two things that are closely tied together. And just like your mother is devoted to her signature fragrance, you probably associate certain aromas with the men in your life. We can still recall the smell of Zest bar soap and fresh-cut grass that used to emanate from our dad on the weekends. So in the name of Father's Day, we've compiled our favorite colognes to suit every male personality — the lumbersexual, the dapper corporate climber, and even the adventurous retiree.
The cologne: Tom Ford Noir Extreme ($100)
The notes: Mandarin, neroli, saffron, cardamom, nutmeg, Indian kulfi, jasmine, rose absolute, amber, sandalwood, vanilla
The cologne: Clean Classic For Men ($58)
The notes: Bergamot, basil, saffron, juniper berry, violet leaf, jasmine, musk, vetiver, oud
The cologne: Ralph Lauren Polo Blue ($105)
The notes: Melon de Cavaillon, lush accord, watery melon, cucumber, tangerine, clary sage absolute, geranium, basil verbena, washed suede, moss, amber wood, patchouli, musk
The cologne: John Varvatos Artisan ($84)
The notes: Sicilian clementine, tangelo, lavandin, North African orange tree blossom, Indian murraya, orange jasmine tree, ginger extract, kephalis, georgywood, belambre, serenolide
The cologne: Vikor & Rolf Spicebomb ($150)
The notes: Bergamot, grapefruit, lavandin, chili, saffron, elemi, vetiver, balsam fir, tobacco, white leather accord
The cologne: The Motley Palo Santo ($105)
The notes: Palo Santo, woodsmoke, suede, hops, palmwood
The cologne: By Kilian Intoxicated ($270)
The notes: Cardamom, coffee, cinnamon, mocha, vanilla, tobacco, patchouli
The cologne: Hugo Boss Bottled Intense ($94)
The notes: Apple, orange blossom, geranium, cinnamon, clove, cedar wood, sandalwood, vetiver
The cologne: Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta ($166)
The notes: Cardamom, rose, pink pepper, allspice pimento, jasmine, wild orchid, ylang-ylang, American cedarwood, patchouli
The cologne: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio ($66)
The notes: Marine notes, mandarin, bergamot, neroli, persimmon, rosemary, nasturtium, jasmine, amber, patchouli, cistus
The cologne: Lacoste L.12.12 Jaune ($70)
The notes: Grapefruit, pink peppercorn, Golden Delicious apple, coriander, amber, vetiver, cypress
The cologne: Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme ($112)
The notes: Bergamot, cedar, white ginger, basil flower, white pepper, violet leaves, cedarwood, Haiti vetiver, tonka bean
The cologne: Creed Aventus ($290)
The notes: Blackcurrant, Italian bergamot, French apples, royal pineapple, roses, birch, Moroccan jasmine, patchouli, musk, oak moss, ambergris, vanilla