Best Graduation Gift Cologne for Young Men

A young man's first real cologne is a rite of passage. Whether it's for high school graduation, college, or entering the workforce, here are the best picks to start them off right.

Try these as decants β€” from $4

Test it on your skin before you buy a full bottle.

Dior Sauvage β€” EDP
3ml $7 Β· 5ml $8 Β· 10ml $16 β†’
Versace Eros β€” EDT
3ml $4 Β· 5ml $5 Β· 10ml $10 β†’

Dior Sauvage EDT (~$75-95)

Dior Sauvage EDP decant β€” ParfumHill

The modern classic that works everywhere. Fresh, bold, and universally complimented. It's the fragrance equivalent of a good pair of jeans β€” appropriate for any situation and impossible to go wrong with.

Versace Dylan Blue (~$45-60)

Fresh and clean with a modern edge. Dylan Blue is the new-generation crowd-pleaser β€” it smells professional enough for a first job interview and cool enough for a night out.

Versace Eros EDT (~$40-55)

Versace Eros EDT decant β€” ParfumHill

Bold, sweet, and youthful. Eros is the party cologne that 18-25 year olds love. It makes a statement and gets compliments. Perfect for the social butterfly.

Try Eros EDT β€” from $4 β†’

The Smart Graduation Gift

A decant set of 5-6 fragrances covering work, casual, and night out. This teaches them about fragrance and helps them develop their own taste rather than wearing whatever you picked for them.