This Father's Day, Get the Scents I Wear, For Your Own Dad

Cologne is a great gift for your dad, because unless you botch it hard, he's probably gonna like it. HOWEVER, you don't want to send your old man out there smelling like the Bangor mall. He's yours, he's special, he's unique, so you want him to smell unique.

That's why I'm gonna hook you up today with my favorite scents, the ones I wear. I can almost guarantee you that he will be the only one wearing these.

Well, besides me. But you know, that's cool.

Miller et Bertaux - Oh, ooOoh …oh - Eau de Parfum

I have been wearing this for almost ten years, so you do the math on how much I like it.

• Top Notes: Bitter Orange, Yuvaluyc yy
• Middle Notes: Artemisia, cedarwood, redwoods  Ggyg
• Base Notes: Herbs, labdanum, leather, moss, hemp
• Olfactive Group: Woody
• Created: 2012

Ojai Wild - The Clearing Magician

I'm not only insanely stoked on this unisex scent from my current hometown, but I also had the pleasure of designing the artwork on the box. The ingredients for The Clearing Magician are farmed right here in Ojai, and I have been wearing this several times a week. It's light, bright, subtle, and perfect as a daytime scent to keep your game tight. It's so dope it was recently featured in W Magazine.

Wilkin & May Desert Heights

This is a wearable fragrance oil that you apply by rolling onto your skin. I actually tried several of these oils from Socal-based Wilkin & May, and they are all exquisite, but "Desert Heights" fits my masculine tastes most honestly. This is a great scent to apply before going out socially, and also well-suited for everyday wear. Also super convenient to travel with, or to keep in your bag in case you need to refresh your bod on the go.

à l’ombre d’Artémis - Hellenist

A wonderful scent from the Parisians from Hellenist. I'll let them tell the tale:

“Woodland's edge, morning's tender light.
Between mist and dew, I see the velvet floor of the forest.
In the distance, a babbling stream's sweet melody ascends or perhaps it is muffled laughter that joyously transcends.”

Don't want to wear what I'm wearing? Here are some alternative Cortis-approved choices.

No.02 ‘Le Long Fond’ Huile Parfumée

This scent is a savory mixture of hinoki wood accord underlined by notes of cedarwood and patchouli with a strong amber character. Top Note: hinoki wood Mid Note: cedarwood, patchouli Base Note: white musk Direction to use: Use roll-on perfume oil any time you desire. Apply to pulse points (neck, chest and wrist), li

Rooney

Debaser Eau de Parfum

D.S. & Durga found the ultimate subtle yet hearty balance with the Debaser Cologne. Ripe fig, iris, coconut milk, tonka and dry blond woods are just a few of the main notes in this scent. Top notes - green leaf, bergamot, and pear stem Heart - fig, iris, and coconut Base notes - blond wood, tonka bean and moss Made

STAG ProvisionsD.S. & Durga

HIGH HORSE COLOGNE 50ml

Smells like: citrus / patchouli / cedarwood / musk Boasting one of the freshest scent profiles in the Ranger Station collection, High Horse is ready to carry you up to your next mountaintop. Notes of citrus and patchouli will keep you calm, cool and collected as you ride, while a base of cedarwood and musk hold steady

REVOLVR MenswearRanger Station

Eau de Parfum

Great selection from Comme des Garcons, Our Legacy, Nike, Lemaire, mfpen, Acne Studios, Adidas, Stussy, New Balance, Toteme, and more.

Rooney

High Desert Eau de Parfum

Developed in collaboration with San Antonio’s INDY C.C., High Desert smells like a perfect late afternoon in the high desert of Far West Texas. Woody and smoky & rich with the aromatic dryness of wild herbs growing in the desert, this fragrance contains hints of Texas grapefruit combined with coriander and herbs. I

STAG ProvisionsBoyd’s of Texas

Binaurale Matchbox Romance - 50ml | Wallace Mercantile Shop

Shop the latest frangrances from Binaurale. International shipping is available from Wallace Mercantile Shop.

Wallace Mercantile ShopBinaurale

Abbott Fragrances NYC - Sequoia 50ml

ABOUT ABBOTT As an eco-driven brand, Abbott is PETA certified vegan and cruelty-free and fully committed to using only the cleanest and most sustainable ingredients. Their mission will always be to cr

UPSTATE STOCKABBOTT

“Greyhaven” Eau De Cologne

Where the ocean meets forest. Pine through salt air, herbs crushed underfoot, a hint of white wine and sea brine. It becomes part of you, not just something you wear. A natural cologne that blends coastal sharpness with forest calm. Greyhaven opens with brisk seawater and pinewood, softens into cedar moss, and finishes

Loyal StricklinMisc. Goods Co.

Smell good, smile at the people you love, and be kind to yourself. Happy Father's Day!