It may be the oldest perfumery genre in existence, but it’s taken me until now to present my list of the Top 10 best eaux de cologne, for reasons which I go into in the video. Better late than never, I suppose. Here’s a link to my rundown of the finest scents which project that unique, unbeatable, life-affirming contrast between the bright sharpness of citrus and the suave sophistication of herbal notes: Top 10 classic eaux de cologne. For a complete rundown of the fragrances, with timestamps, please keep reading.

Acqua Di Parma Colonia 10:17
4711 Kolnisch Wasser (Wilhelm Mulhens) 15:30
Roger & Gallet Jean Marie-Farine Eau De Cologne 21:46
Marie Jeanne Marcel 26:39
Mugler Cologne (Alberto Morillas) 31:32
Hermes Eau D’Orange Verte (Francoise Caron) 38:24
Frederic Malle Cologne Indelebile (Dominique Ropion) 42:11
Goutal Eau D’Hadrien (Annick Goutal & Francis Camail) 47:08
Guerlain Eau De Guerlain (Jean-Paul Guerlain) 49:41
Chanel Eau De Cologne (Jacques Polge) 54:17

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Top 10 eau de cologne list, selected by award-winning perfume critic, Persolaise, 2024

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