Father’s Day 2025 Fragrance Gift Guide – City Perfume

Dad type: Polished board-room operator who fires up the BBQ on weekends.

Scent: Lemon-cypress sparkle up top, velvet Bulgarian & Turkish rose in the heart, refined oud and cardamom base. Fresh start, dark finish.

Strength: Medium-loud projection for 3 h, total wear ~8 h on skin, 10 h on a shirt.

Buy-it-if: He rotates crisp white shirts, loves a good Negroni and already rates Dior Homme or Chanel Égoïste but wants something rarer.

Dad type: Classic-grooming traditionalist who values a clean shave and tailored suit.

Scent: Fresh barbershop lavender draped in creamy cedar, smooth sandalwood and a puff of patchouli; never dated, always gentlemanly.

Strength: Moderate projection, extrait concentration sits close after 4 h; total longevity 10 h.

Buy-it-if: He likes Bleu de Chanel, Prada L’Homme or barbershop soaps; he says “I just want to smell clean but luxurious.”

Dad type: Larger-than-life pit-master who hosts Sunday roasts and backs his footy team hard.

Scent: Molten honey, spicy saffron, a thread of cumin and thick Laotian oud—rich, smoky-sweet and unapologetically powerful.

Strength: Loud first 5 h, leaves a two-arm trail; 12 h skin life, 24 h on fabric.

Buy-it-if: He enjoys Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille or Kilian Back to Black and says “Go big or go home.”

Dad type: High-stakes deal-maker who loves performance sedans and black tie events.

Scent: Saffron, nutmeg and lavender ignite a clean but smoky oud over patchouli and musks; dark yet polished.

Strength: Strong projection 4 h, total wear 10 h; two sprays fill an elevator.

Buy-it-if: He owns Creed Aventus or YSL La Nuit but wishes they lasted longer and felt more “CEO.”

Dad type: Eco-minded espresso lover who likes bespoke leather goods.

Scent: Fresh saffron up top, roasted-coffee accord and rose absolute in the middle, grounded by nutty oud and warm balsams.

Strength: Medium-high projection 3 h, 10 h total longevity; refill system cuts waste 40 %.

Buy-it-if: He grinds specialty beans at home and appreciates the idea of a refillable flacon; he finds typical ouds “too animalic.”

Dad type: Luxury collector—think Swiss watch, tailored jackets, single-malts.

Scent: Pink pepper, apple and bergamot against iris, dry cedar and oakmoss. Balanced, classical, never shouts.

Strength: Subtle projection (arm’s length) 2 h, elegant aura 7 h overall; perfect for close-up settings.

Buy-it-if: He already owns Creed Aventus or Green Irish Tweed and says “I’m after something refined, not loud.”

Dad type: Dessert-loving raconteur who hosts family game nights around the fire.

Scent: Baked apple, cinnamon and sticky honey swirl into benzoin amber, tonka and plush vanilla. Warm, edible and cosy.

Strength: Medium-loud first 3 h, soft blanket 9 h total; lingers on scarves next day.

Buy-it-if: He orders sticky-date pudding, likes Spicebomb Extreme or By the Fireplace and wants “something people want to hug me for.”

Dad type: Sage adviser—chess coach, lecture-giver, life mentor.

Scent: Sparkling bergamot and pink pepper up front, moving to saffron-laced leather, incense smoke and smooth oud. Sophisticated without shouting.

Strength: Medium projection 2.5 h, comforting skin aura 8 h total.

Buy-it-if: He quotes Marcus Aurelius, enjoys leather-bound journals and wants a scent that says “wisdom” not “party.”

Dad type: Fitness-first dad who jogs at 6 a.m. and hits the office by 8.

Scent: Juicy bergamot and mandarin layered over sandalwood and pure white musks; uplifting, ultraclean.

Strength: Gentle projection 2 h, whisper-close 8 h total; survives a workout without becoming sour.

Buy-it-if: He likes Dior Homme Sport or Molecule 01 but wants longer life and a touch more sophistication.

Dad type: Creative soul—plays guitar, visits galleries, happy to share fragrance with Mum.

Scent: Fresh ginger fizz, creamy tuberose, almond milk and sheer white musk. Floral-gourmand but not sweet.

Strength: Moderate projection 2 h, silky aura 8 h; refillable bottle.

Buy-it-if: He likes Tom Ford Soleil Blanc or wants a unisex floral that doesn’t read “girly.”

Dad type: Gourmet-curious intellectual tired of blue aquatic clichés.

Scent: Cardamom and pink pepper sparkle over jasmine-tuberose cream; dries down to vanilla-amberwood. Warm yet refined gourmand.

Strength: Moderate projection 3 h, soft glow 8 h in total.

Buy-it-if: He cooks with exotic spices, prefers cardamom latte over flat white and complains most men’s cologne “all smells the same.”

Dad type: Status-savvy collector who enjoys rare releases and loves to be asked, “What are you wearing?”

Scent: Bright grapefruit and pineapple swirl into smoky birch, cedar and musk—fruitier and fresher than the original Aventus.

Strength: Assertive but not overpowering for 4 h; total longevity about 9 h.

Buy-it-if: He already owns original Aventus or Dior Fahrenheit and says, “I want something exclusive but still versatile.”