Recommend me some deodorants/perfume (Men)

So yeah, off to university in a couple of days, and my sense of olfaction is not exactly great, so could anyone recommend me some good deodorants/ perfumes (or whatever the male equivalent is called) for

1) Going on nights out
2) Casual wear - e.g. going to lectures/daytime
3)After doing some sport/physical activity

Im a male (obviously) in my early 20s (if that makes a difference)

All responses appreciated

P.S. Sorry if this is in the wrong forum/subforum - I'm new to this entire smell business.

1) Paco Rabanne 1 million is pretty popular, but I also like the Hugo Boss Red. A quite expensive one is the Paco Rabanne Invictus (it's very new) but I think it's going to be reasonably popular. Davidoff Cool Water and Hot Water are decent bets.

2) Burberry Weekend is pretty decent (and cheap) for day-to-day, but I don't think it could hold up to a night out. Some people like Aramni Code. Joop jump is decent (and reasonable).

3) Not sure what the difference would be between 2 and 3, but The Body Shop (!!) do a surprisingly decent one called White Musk Sport I think, which always reminds me of a post-exercise smell (in a nice way!) Failing that, any of the Addidas/Nike aftershaves also smell decent. Aramani Code Sport is probably a bit on the higher end price-wise, but would be decent.

If you're just starting off, I'd get something from 1 and something from 2 (or just from 1 if you can't stretch to buying two aftershaves at once, they can be pricey) Get yourself down to Boots or Debenhams and sniff some of the aftershaves to give yourself an idea of what they smell like. It'll probably be cheaper to buy them online though. If you can take a lady-friend (or your mum/granny) with you, it might be easier as well!

Disclaimer: I am 100% certain that I've missed off some very good aftershaves from here, so wait to see what other people say, and then you can collate the results.

I don't know about aftershave but for anti perspirent use right guard (the black one in particular) its the best on the market imo. Avoid lynx.


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Do you mind me asking why you think lynx is a bad idea? I've never tried it, but it seems pretty mainstream and many of my flatmates last year seemed to wear it often?

smells tacky, and I don't think girls seem to like it either, especially if you spray too much. imo deodorant should be almost scentless, and the aftershave should do the work with providing the smell.

smells tacky, and I don't think girls seem to like it either, especially if you spray too much. imo deodorant should be almost scentless, and the aftershave should do the work with providing the smell.

smells tacky, and I don't think girls seem to like it either, especially if you spray too much. imo deodorant should be almost scentless, and the aftershave should do the work with providing the smell.

Thanks for all the responses so far - I've deffo noted the point about letting the aftershave do the work in the olfaction department. Do you guys know roughly what price range these things are in? I don't mind coughing up for something I'm going to be using virtually everyday, but I don't think I'll be able to afford OTT £60 + prices

Aftershave can be expensive don't be suprised to be paying £40-60 for a top end product. You can get good quality at around £20-30. There are some low end nice ones like Calvin Klein & Gucci. But you really pay for what you get.

Best to buy a low end for day to day a mid range for weekends and a high end for Special Nights going out etc.

Deodorant is the same the more you pay the better the smell. In fact if you lash out on high end deodorant you need not worry about cologne.

Oh btw, forgot to ask, should I try and get combinations of wearing cologne and aftershave, or is it better to just wear one at a time? Sorry for being a total n00b about this...