Finding the right fragrance for someone else is tricky. Scents are intensely personal, can wear differently on every body, and everyone’s preferences are, well, specific. It's not a one-size-fits-all thing, but if you poll enough people with good taste, you can get an idea of what might work. That’s why I turned to my fellow Esquire editors for their tried-and-true favorites. These are the colognes and fragrances we keep reaching for because they’re crowd-pleasing, sophisticated , and make great gifts , even when you don’t know your recipient’s go-to notes.

Whether he’s into something crisp and clean , deep and woody , warm and spicy , or somewhere in between, we’ve got options across the fragrance spectrum. Think fresh citrus spritzes for everyday, resinous woods fo

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