With Spring just around the corner, you’ll soon be switching around your wardrobe as you throw off those heavy winter coats and start to pull out lighter, brighter clothing.

Even if you have yet to feel an actual thaw outside, now is the time to make a change in your fragrance wardrobe too – and go for something fresher and more seasonal.

So, what makes a great Spring cologne? The best-smelling men’s colognes this season are light, fresh and fragrant, not too heavy or cloying.

We think you’ll like the following examples, so go ahead, try something new. Be adventurous and put some sunshine on your skin.

It will change your whole outlook.

Here’s our roundup of the 10 freshest men’s fragrances for Spring 2022. They’re not all brand new on the market, but they’re perfect to try out as you look forward to enjoying the warmer weather.

We’re including each cologne’s specific fragrance notes which may help you decide if it could be the right one for you.

Don’t be intimidated by some of the over-the-top fragrance reviews you’ll see online that wax lyrical (or otherwise) about top, middle and base notes.

You’ll find that fragrance critics are right up there with wordy wine snobs in terms of their flowery language.

Here’s a simple primer. The top notes are what you smell first, the first initial impression of a fragrance: the base notes are bolder and they’re what remains after you’ve applied it to your skin.

The middle notes, usually fruity or floral, form the heart of the fragrance, tying the compounds together to give you a combination of top and base notes connecting in a consolidated fragrance.

Quick Take

Short on time? Here are our top three picks for the best spring colognes you can buy right now:

Our Pick Prada Lhomme Water Splash $104.03 ($20.40 / Fl Oz) Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart 09/29/2022 05:08 am GMT Budget Pick Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue $54.00 ($12.86 / Fl Oz) Buy on Amazon Buy on Nordstrom 09/28/2022 09:57 pm GMT Upgrade Pick Tom Ford Neroli Portofino $259.99 ($76.47 / Fl Oz) Buy on Amazon Buy on Nordstrom 09/28/2022 10:32 am GMT Read on for more info and the complete list…