Buying fragrance for a man can feel risky, especially if you don't know what he already wears. This guide makes it simple: match the scent style to his personality, choose the right size, and let a tester take the pressure off.
Check what he wears first
The easiest clue is his current fragrance. If he likes something fresh and clean, stay in that family. If he wears something warm and spicy, move toward that. If you can't find out, choose a style that suits how he dresses and the occasions he wears it for.
Match the scent to him
The everyday guy. If he likes clean, easy scents for work and weekends, look at our fresh fragrances. Sage Wood & Marine Salt is airy and mineral, with soft ambrette, a sea salt accord and woods. It's an easy one to wear year-round.
The smart evening dresser. For someone who likes a refined, grown-up scent, try a woody fragrance. No. Thirty Three is dry and smoky, with cardamom, violet, leather, sandalwood and cedar. See all woody fragrances.
The one who likes warmth. For winter and cosy evenings, Touch of Spice opens with rum and ginger, moves into cinnamon, pepper and clove, and finishes on soft woods. Browse more spicy fragrances.
The bold one. If he likes something with presence, try an oud fragrance. Our oud perfume for beginners guide explains where to start.
You can also browse our full men's collection or unisex fragrances, which many men wear too.
Choose the size
- 5ml tester from £4.99: a low-risk gift or stocking filler. See all 5ml testers.
- 50ml bottle: a proper gift that's easy on the budget.
- 100ml bottle: the big-gesture option, and still under £25.
- Bundle: our bundle deals let you mix and match, including a 3 x 5ml tester bundle if you want him to try three scents.
Not sure? Give him the choice
Gift two or three testers in different styles with a note saying "pick your favourite and I'll get you the full bottle". He gets to choose, and you avoid a miss.
Delivery and returns
All Power Fragrances are blended and bottled in the UK. Orders over £19.99 get free tracked delivery. See our Returns Policy for how returns work.