7 Best Mint Colognes for Men (2023) Full Review
Mint.
A green and alluring note.
This review will describe the five best Mint colognes for men. I will detail their smell, performance, and anything else you need to know. My favorite part of mint scents? They grab attention.
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#7 – Acqua di Parma Colonia Club
The opening starts with an authentic citric bergamot and orange blast with a clean neroli backbone. The citruses are so alluring because of their sheer authenticity.
Within a few moments comes the powerful mint note. It is not sweet. Like the citruses, it is exceptionally authentic. It has a cooling effect on the skin. It smells like you’ve crushed a freshly picked mint leaf and used its oil.
The mid retains the herbal and aromatic mint. Its greenness is amplified by bitter galbanum and an aromatic lavender. In the background are wafts of ambergris. Like a true ambergris note, it has musky and salty faucets. It puts a unique twist in what seemed to be a simple fougere.
The dry down simplifies. The mint and all other green faucets fade. The rest of the wear is ambergris with a more prominent soft musk accent.
This lasts eight hours on the skin with moderate and consistent projection. The first few hours, it pushes out multiple feet. After this period, it recedes to a light ambiance for the rest of the wear.
#6 – Burberry Mr. Burberry Indigo
Mint leads the opening, paired with an aromatic and herbal rosemary. In the background is citric lemon, black currant, and a fresh aquatic nature. This trio of supporting notes never amounts to much. The overarching emphasis is herbal mint and freshness.
The mid is greener with more herbal and outdoorsy qualities. This is from the addition of woody/green oak moss. It gives the mint and rosemary a similar smelling depth to project off.
The dry-down finishes with green mint, warm amber, and woody nuances. This is what you’ll smell for the rest of the wear.
This lasts six to seven hours on the skin with light projection. The first couple of hours push out two feet. After this period, it recedes to nearly a skin scent for the rest of the wear. This is spring and summer wear for all occasions.
#5 – Amouage Beach Hut Man
The opening starts with a fresh and aquatic mint. Its greenness is amplified by a green and grassy galbanum. In the background is a hint of orange blossom that gives the scent a fresh touch.
The mid gets significantly greener with the addition of Ivy leaves. It brings an earthy and calming vetiver and an authentic moss note. These “woody” notes are light but provide a good backbone.
The dry-down is the best part. A resinous and woody Myrrh note adds a darker and mysterious nature. It takes the light heart and top notes and makes them dark for the rest of the wear. In the background, woody nuances linger. This is what you’ll smell for the rest of the wear.
Like a true Amouage fragrance, Beach Hut Man lasts 12+ hours on the skin with excellent projection. It pushes out an arm’s length or more for multiple hours. When it recedes, it is still very present. This is no doubt the best summer performer.
#4 – Versace Eros EDP
You’re immediately hit with the signature Eros mint. Is it spicy? Yes, but it has been tamed and more well-rounded. A sweet candied apple, vanilla combination, and subtle citruses play second fiddle in the background. The overarching emphasis is invigorating and fresh.
In the background are wafts of ambroxan with ambery and musky nuances. It gives Eros EDP considerable depth and warmth.
The citruses fade as the wear continues. Sweet vanilla fills the void. The candied apple from before still contributes a sweet accent, but the vanilla has gotten significantly stronger. There aren’t too many powdery nuances; it is smooth and well-rounded.
The dry down is the better part of the fragrance. The ambery ambroxan from before has gotten stronger. And there has been an addition of warm sandalwood and rich leather nuances that smooth over the scent.
The rest of the wear is prominent sweet vanilla and warm woods with subtle amber and leather nuances smoothing out the fragrance.
This lasts seven to eight hours on the skin with above-average projection. It pushes out an arm’s length or more for the first three to four hours. After this period, it is a mild ambiance for the rest of the wear. This is all-season and occasion wear, but spray lighter in the warmer weather.
#3 – Guerlain Homme EDP
Homme EDP is a simple scent but an interesting blend of notes. The opening is led by a minty blast with a lime twist and a dose of rum. To an extent, this is a mojito-like aroma. All top notes blend to project the mojito-like accord. It comes across as refreshing.
Within a few minutes, the booziness is lightened by a vetiver and woody base. The fragrance turns fresh and aromatic at this point, but interestingly enough, the vetiver accord adds an earthy tinge. This duo will remain for the rest of the wear, adding depth and warmth but not overpowering the unique top accord.
The further the scent develops, the greener it gets and the less boozy it gets. The dry-down makes room for sweet florals and more dominant woods and vetiver. The rest of the wear is green and woody with fresh and earthy accents.
The performance is slightly below average. It lasts five to six hours with intimate projection. It is good for seasons and occasions but struggles in the winter. This is more of a summer show-stopper.
#2 – Xerjoff 1861 Renaissance
The opening starts with an explosion of citruses. I mostly smell a duo of lemon and orange. However, the overarching emphasis is their extremely photorealistic nature. These are some of the highest-quality citruses in a fragrance.
Within a few minutes comes a refreshing and cooling mint note. It pairs well with the bright citruses and amplifies their freshness. A decent dose of powdery white florals is added in the mid. They take away from the citruses and mint but keep the scent fresh.
The mid is a large portion of the wear. Renaissance dries down to clean white musk and warm amber. This is what you’ll smell for the rest of the wear.
The longevity is in the eight-hour range with moderate projection. It pushes out an arm’s length the first two hours. After this period, it recedes to a light ambiance. This is exclusively spring and summer wear for all occasions.
#1 – Xerjoff Torino 21
Xerjoff Torino 21 is a simple scent. It opens with prominent minty citruses. This is not a special note. It’s just a lemon and mint blend. Neither gets too heavy, creating the perfect balance.
The blend stays dominant for a few minutes until the mint weakens. As it fades, basil fills its void. In this transition, Torino 21 has lost the spicy and invigorating touch. But gains a mild green note that is more “pleasant on the nose.”
Green and citrus accords dominate the heart of the fragrance. After a few hours, a dynamic dose of black currant and white florals combine. The black currant is almost “juicy” but emphasizes a heavy aromatic accord. The florals in the background help lighten the rich greenness.
The dry-down doesn’t have a note with depth. The black currant gets slightly more prominent, carrying a sweet accent. However, the rest of the wear is florals, black currant, and lingering citrus.
As far as performance, this is average across the board. It lasts six hours on the skin with light and consistent projection the entire wear. For the price, it is a bit much when considering performance. Yet, that doesn’t take away from its phenomenal smell.
Final Words
The final burning question is, are Mint colognes worth it? Yes. I am a sucker for an authentic mint cologne. They are fresh and bright, while many on this list are authentic and realistic. I recommend having at least one in your collection.
After you try a mint cologne, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.