Top 5 Men's Fragrance Gift Ideas Summer 2011

Allison West
The warm weather season is finally here, and perhaps you are looking for a thoughtful present for a special man in your life. Men's fragrance is a great gift idea for Father's Day, graduation and summer birthdays. With so many great men's fragrance gift ideas to choose from this summer, it's easy to find just the right scent to honor your favorite guy. Here are my picks for top 5 men's fragrance gift ideas summer 2011.

(1) L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent is a perfect men's fragrance gift idea for summer 2011, and the advertising campaign for this intriguing scent features sultry French movie star Olivier Martinez. L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent, with notes of bergamot, vetiver and ginger, evokes black tie dinners and romantic occasions, such as a more formal summer wedding. The man in your life will feel like a superstar with the thoughtful gift of L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent, available online at Nordstrom.com and yslbeautyus.com.

(2) Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Marine, a men's fragrance available at Macy's, is the epitome of summer. This beachy men's fragrance gift idea for summer 2011 has notes of grapefruit, rosemary flower and cedarwood, smells very fresh and conjures up images of the ocean. If your man loves to spend time by the water, he should enjoy wearing Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Marine; check out the new limited edition men's fragrance for summer by Bvlgari called Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Marine Toniq, also available at Macys.com.

(3) Lacoste Essential Sport is the ideal men's fragrance gift idea for the sporty guy on your shopping list. What could be more fitting for the active outdoorsy lifestyle than Lacoste fragrance? Lacoste Essential Sport feels like a more casual, everyday scent that is wearable for many different summer occasions. This Lacoste fragrance for men has an inviting, citrusy aroma and features the iconic alligator logo on the bottle. In my opinion, Lacoste Essential Sport would make a thoughtful, non-intimidating gift for that high school or college graduate who is just discovering men's fragrance.

(4) Gucci Guilty Pour Homme is the new fragrance for men summer 2011 from Gucci, a name synonymous with sex appeal. Gucci Guilty Pour Homme is a great men's fragrance gift idea for that special man in your life who is into fashion, and the handsome bottle featuring the Gucci logo would look nice displayed on your favorite guy's dresser or bathroom counter. Gucci Guilty Pour Homme, with notes of lemon, orange blossom, patchouli and cedar, is definitely a sexy sultry scent that is a perfect summer birthday gift for your sweetheart.

(5) Ralph Lauren Polo Black is a hot men's fragrance gift idea from designer Ralph Lauren. Along with scents like Brut and Old Spice, Ralph Lauren Polo has achieved legendary status as a popular men's fragrance. With notes of iced mango, patchouli noir and silver armoise, Ralph Lauren Polo Black puts a new twist on that old favorite Ralph Lauren Polo. In my opinion, men of all ages would be excited to receive Ralph Lauren Polo Black as a men's fragrance gift. This classy, timeless men's fragrance always feels appropriate, and will take your guy from the boardroom to casual summer evenings, summer parties, graduations and weddings.

Why buy Dad another tie or Swiss Army knife when you can dazzle the special guy in your life with a thoughtful men's fragrance gift idea for summer 2011. There are so many great men's fragrance gift ideas to choose from this summer that are sure to make any man feel special. This list should inspire you to find that perfect scent for summer occasions like Father's Day, graduation and summer birthdays.

Sources:

www.nordstrom.com

www.yslbeautyus.com

www.macys.com

www.ralphlauren.com
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Published by Allison West

I'm an actor and writer living and working in New York State's beautiful Hudson River Valley. My writing specialties include: arts and culture, travel, health and wellness, animals and nonprofits, and green...  View profile

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