It can be tough to find a good cologne if you are a college student as you need both lasting power for long class hours and cheap price for your budget being tight.
However, it is not that easy to find these two in one bottle because long lasting colognes with good quality juice are mostly expensive.
And that is why I have done a thorough research to find out the best colognes for college men out there who are struggling with all their hard subjects.
To learn about all the 9 colognes in detail, please read through the end.
What are the Best Smelling Scents for College Guys?
College can be one of the hectic periods of your lives as you all are still figuring out many new things and exploring in a lot of ways.
With so many activities going on in your life, you meet new people every day and that is why it is important for you to smell good in an inexpensive way as your budget is most likely short.
A college guy needs many different colognes for many different occasions in his life like classes, presentations, social events, parties, sports etc.
So, I have mentioned all the colognes which you can use for all these activities. These are all affordable yet great colognes for you to pull off during these busy times of your life,
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So, here are the best smelling colognes for College Guys:
Versace Eros
Middle notes are Tonka Bean, Ambroxan and Geranium;
Base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Virginian Cedar, Atlas Cedar, Vetiver and Oakmoss.
Well, if you are a college student, you are not only going to classes. You are going to have fun when you are done with your classes and quizzes, for example frat parties, proms, ball nights and what not.
So, you may ask what you wear to all those parties to get attention in the crowd. And there is only one answer to this question: Eros Versace.
There is something about the bottle of Versace Eros, it looks classy and expensive.
It opens with a blast of mint, green apple and lemon. You can already imagine how fresh it smells when you hit yourself with a spray. It is a very sharp cologne.
Let’s talk about the best thing about this bottle, it is a very long lasting cologne and performs in a beast mode. People will definitely turn their heads to notice you.
You can easily get a longevity of 10 to 12 hours from this perfume.
WHEN TO WEAR:
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS:
- Great longevity.
- Very strong and sexy scent.
- Head turner.
- Party wear.
Black Leather by Honorine Blanc Mercedes-Benz
Middle notes are Incense, Sage and Patchouli;
Base notes are Amber, Leather and Labdanum.
One of my friends used to wear Black Leather in winter times when we were in college. And I have seen people coming up to him to ask about his cologne as it was so sweet and endearing.
Since then I knew there is something amazing about this cologne which is grabbing people towards him to give compliments. So there is no doubt that you will receive attention if you are wearing Black Leather.
It opens with a fruity sweetness. Don’t worry, the sweet-ball does not overpower you. It makes people notice you without being too obvious.
With the strong sweetness, fresh leather comes through wrapped in amber in the dry down. The leather does not bring any harshness to the house as most colognes with lather do.
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WHEN TO WEAR:
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS:
- Getting compliments is a must.
- A perfect leather cologne.
Ultra Male Jean Paul Gaultier
Middle notes are Cinnamon, Caraway and Clary Sage;
Base notes are Black Vanilla Husk, Amber, Patchouli and Cedar.
Ultra Male is a flanker of Le Male which was released in 2015. The bottle of this line is very iconic. Many cheap brands copied the bottle design for the hype.
It is the cologne which is known for clubbing and what could be a better bottle for you than this when it is your job to go to the club every day.
You will fall in love with this cologne when you smell the bright opening of pear and lemon.
Fruity, sweet and vanilla are the 3 words which describe this cologne perfectly.
The longevity and projection of this cologne is breathtaking. It will easily stay with you for 10 to 12 hours.
WHEN TO WEAR:
This composition is perfect for winter nights. And you won’t have to reapply it as its a beast mode cologne.
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS:
- A beast mood cologne.
- Perfect for winter.
Pace Jaguar
Middle notes are Lavender, Iris Flower and Cashmere Wood;
Base notes are Patchouli, Amberwood and Moss.
Want to get something which will not overflow your budget and still smells great?
Pace is the one for you. And if you are like me and love the smell of fresh green apples then this bottle is a dream come true.
Because it comes with green apple mixed with some pepper to add a little spice. Another great thing about this cologne is, it performs like a beast. People from 5 to 6 feet away from you would be sniffing your juice.
With the perfect balance of green apple and some florals, you can wear it right after you have come out of shower. It is going to intensify your freshness.
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A crispy cologne like Pace Jaguar can never go wrong as people will always compliment you about how fresh and clean you smell.
WHEN TO WEAR:
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS:
- Amazing performance.
- Lovely youthful scent.
Havas for Him Rasasi (EDP)
Middle notes are Watery Notes, Plum, Orange Blossom and Cardamom;
Base notes are Ambergris, Musk, Driftwood and Patchouli.
Let’s start with the bottle of Havas; such an eye-pleasing bottle I must tell you. What a mesmerizing purple juice colour with a heavy metal cap.
When I first saw it on my brother’s study table, it immediately got caught in my eyes. And the smell does not disappoint you with this beautiful presentation.
Rasasi is known for producing colognes with a touch of the Middle East. And Havas is no difference; it is airy, sweet and has a desert-like feeling.
It is a lovely cloud of citrus and aquatic notes. You will go into a happy mood instantly after spraying Havas. It is a legend and always will be in my eyes.
If you have already sniffed it, you know what I am talking about. It is a great deal with the price that they are offering.
WHEN TO WEAR:
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS:
- Beautiful bottle.
- Nothing can go wrong.
- Happy cologne.
Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Marine
Middle notes are Water Notes, Seaweed and Rosemary;
Base notes are Virginia Cedar and Amber.
Aqva Pour Homme Marine Bvlgari has one of the unique bottles in the market. The uniqueness will make you look at the bottle.
This is the one for you if you are looking for a fresh aquatic cologne for all your summer classes. It is such an easy going cologne. There is nothing to dislike about it.
Nelori is the star in the opening with a little bit of fruitiness. After a while, you will get the salty water notes. It is a perfect after-shower cologne with a good longevity. It will last for 4 to 5 hours in the heat.
Another one which is going to bring compliments towards you. It is stronger and brighter than the other colognes of this line.
And that is why you should choose Aqva Pour Homme Marine rather than the others.
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WHEN TO WEAR:
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS:
- Signature scent.
- Bright and refreshing.
- Stronger than the other flankers.
Mercedes Benz Intense EDT
Middle notes are Violet, Bourbon Pepper, Nutmeg and Galbanum;
Base notes are Bourbon Vetiver, Cedar, Cetalox and Patchouli.
Mercedes Benz Intense gives you a strong statement from the very opening with some citrus and violet.
You will be reminded of Gucci Pour Homme II by Gucci for the violet note in both of them are quite similar.
But, I would personally choose Mercedes Benz Intense over it.
A pepper kick is received in the background of this cologne. As it is in the background, it is not going to bother you when you are going with your classes.
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Mercedes Benz Intense is a more appealing and energetic version of Mercedes Benz.
It is masculine cologne. You will get an earthy tone in this, it may come from the ceder. The longevity you receive from it is amazing compared with its price range.
WHEN TO WEAR:
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS:
- Creates a statement.
- Works in all conditions.
- Good price range.
Emblem Montblanc
Middle notes are Violet Leaf and Cinnamon;
Base notes are Tonka Bean and Woody Notes.
Emblem is one of the colognes which needs to be talked about more. It does not receive the appreciation it deserves, in my opinion.
The opening has grapefruit and cardamom. Cardamom is a spice which makes a cologne spicy and fresh. And, this is what it does here. It is a very prominent note in this one.
The wood and violet give a dark turn to this cologne. But, it does not get too dark and mysterious that you would make you look like a creepy student, don’t worry.
Emblem is not a loud cologne. So other students won’t be bothered by your scent which is a must when you are shopping for college colognes.
It is a great signature scent without spending a lot of money.
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WHEN TO WEAR:
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS:
- Spicy and fresh.
- Great price offering
- Easy to wear.
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. White
Middle notes are Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose;
Base notes are Suede, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Leather.
Some days you don’t want to wear anything too complicated or too challenging, you just want to put on an easy going and casual cologne. And, that is exactly what Lacoste White offers you.
The bottle of Lacoste White is plain white with its logo embroidered on it. Both of the sides have a simple pattern to get a good grip of the bottle so that you don’t drop it. These are very small details but effective ones.
It is a fresh summer cologne which is full of youth. You will get a combination of grapefruit and rosemary at the beginning of its journey. So, you can expect a fresh and fruity opening.
In the dry down, it gets a bit woody with crispy musk. Lacoste is perfect when the humidity is high.
WHEN TO WEAR:
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS:
- A perfect summer cologne.
- Fresh and fruity.
- Sporty Cologne.
Final Thoughts
Many of the colognes are fresh, uplifting and inoffensive that is what you need as a college guy. These fresh aromatic colognes keep you go through classes without stress and sweat.
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If you have any further queries, please feel free to ask them in the comment section, and I would be happy to answer them.
