What Are The Best Colognes That Smell Like Baby Powder NOW? Discover the Top 5
Powdery.
It is never considered a masculine note.
Yet, the five best colognes that smell like baby powder break that perception. In this review, I will describe their smell, performance, and anything else you need to know.
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#5 – Le Labo Laddanum 18
The opening is all about labdanum amber and sharp, clean white musk. In the background are warm spices but muted by the intensity of the musk note. The only spice note I can perceive is cinnamon which takes a few minutes to give a fleeting hit.
The first couple of hours the overarching emphasis is ambery and musky.
After three to four hours, slightly sweet vanilla creeps in with a warm and balsamic resin. They pair well with cinnamon spice, amplifying the warmth this fragrance is all about. The musk intensity fades but remains a dominant note with labdanum amber.
At this point, the fragrance doesn’t change much. The vanilla is enveloped by Labdanum. Its sweeter and lighter accents help temper the darkness and intensity of Labdanum’s leathery and balsamic faucets. There are weakened hints of musk in the background with a creamy wood base.
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 three hours, it pushes out a foot. After this period, it recedes and becomes a skin scent. This is exclusively fall and winter wear but for all occasions.
#4 – Penhaligon Sartorial
This is a complex scent but the most unique barbershop cologne. The opening starts light and floral with Neroli. Often Neroli has a citric, orangey nature, but there’s none of that here. The freshness of the fragrance is provided by an ozonic violet leaf.
In the background are a trio of spices, both warm and fresh. Cardamom and black pepper are the most prominent. They definitely grab attention but are refined enough to never become assaultive.
The intensity of the spices dies down in a few minutes. This leaves room for a unique touch. A combination of aldehyde and metallic notes combine to create an aroma reminiscent of flat iron steam.
Sartorial gets simpler at this point. There is a touch of honey sweetness, a subtle leathery depth, and a hefty dose of lavender as the mid develops. I smell other general florals in the background, but I can’t tell what they are with the intensity of lavender.
The dry down is a variety of woods with lingering fresh accents, aromatic lavender, and the unique steam accord. This is what you’ll smell for the rest of the wear.
Sartorial lasts ten hours on the skin with moderate but consistent projection. The first four to five hours, it pushes out two to three before receding, never becoming a skin scent. This can be worn for all seasons and occasions. However, spray it lighter in the summer and heavier in the winter.
#3 – Prada Luna Rossa Black
Right from the get-go, you know what this scent is all about. Warm amber and woody Tonka bean are the star’s of the show for the entire wear.
They are prevalent in the opening and only get more dominant as the scent develops.
The opening has a fleeting fresh aromatic touch, but it doesn’t last long. Amber and tonka bean are pumping into the dry-down but meet some new additions.
Powdery vanilla and subtle musk are in the background. Musk is the more prominent of the two, but both add a rich, dark, and sexy aspect to the main notes.
So how’s the performance? Well, it’s average. It gets the job done but is nothing to drool over. The rich nature is best for colder temperatures and nighttime.
#2 – Diptyque Orpheon EDP
The first spray’s main idea is clean and floral. To a degree, it is detergent-like, but it’s far from when a Tide pod breaks on your hand. As the first few minutes develop, it is bright, fresh, green, and woody with a sense of mystery.
Juniper Berry is the focal point; it’s the smell of YSL Y EDP‘s opening with a cleaner and powdery vibe. Once the mid develops, Orpheon EDP loses its “berry” nature.
An intimate powdery note with a dry jasmine takes over. It keeps the same clean vibe, but after 15 minutes, this fragrance becomes classier and elegant rather than fun.
As the scent finishes developing, it becomes all about powder notes and dry floral jasmine. However, I swear I smell hints of tobacco and a tinge of citrus. This is all you’ll smell for the rest of the wear.
The performance is that of a typical Diptyque fragrance. Every time I’ve worn this, I’ve got 4-6 hours on the skin, depending on the occasion. The projection is decent the first hour, then sits close to the skin.
The good thing is that this is all-season and occasion wear. It would be a great signature scent that would make you stand out and be very mass-appealing.
#1 – Prada L’Homme L’Eau
You’re lounging around the house in a clean white T-shirt and grey sweatpants. What’s the perfect cologne for that situation?
Prada L’Homme L’Eau is a fresh, powdery scent that smells like clean laundry. It is not crazy complex, but it sure is delightful.
A blast of freshness leads the opening, mainly from a mixture of iris and neroli. Compared to the original, there is less iris but more powder.
Though the iris is fewer, it is still intense. The minutes after the first spray emphasize cleanliness and freshness more than anything. Think of it like a cold lemonade on a hot day.
Once the L’Eau develops some, it gains subtle depth with woods, amber, and nuances of ginger. Ginger is the most interesting because it has a slightly zingy nature to invigorate the senses.
At this point, it is very airy. This analogy doesn’t do it enough justice, but it is like a fabric refresher.
The dry down always stays warm. It is powdery and floral from the first few minutes until the end. In the background, ginger slightly amplifies.
The performance is average; it lasts most of the day. As for the season, it is a lighter fragrance and is best worn in summer or the warmer months of spring and fall. In the dead of winter, its projection is nonexistent.
Final Words
One of the biggest objections to owning a powdery fragrance is that none are hyper-masculine. Instead, almost all on this list are unisex or lean masculine.
I don’t enjoy all powdery fragrances because of this reason. However, all on this list are unique enough that they give you a strong powdery vibe but also counterbalance with other notes.
The biggest benefit of powdery colognes is that most are extremely wearable and mass-appealing.
The best colognes that smell like baby powder are all outstanding fragrances. However, don’t limit yourself to them. Discover the best barbershop colognes for men here.