With September’s fiery foliage just around the corner, it’s time for a seasonal refresh: out with the old, in with the new. Yet reinvention doesn’t start and end with your wardrobe. Sometimes, it’s as simple as switching up your signature scent; a spritz of olfactory excitement to jumpstart your autumn transition. Below, find a few of our favourite men’s colognes for fall.

Creed Aventus

Creed Aventus Cologne
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If cologne has a royal family, it’s the House of Creed. Aventus — its signature scent — sets the standard: a sizzling concoction of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and blackcurrant leaf dance above heart notes of pineapple, pink pepper, and jasmine, underscored by a luxe base of patchouli, birch, and musk accord.

Armani I WILL

I Will Men's Cologne by Armani with Jonathan Bailey.
I Will Men's Cologne by Armani with Jonathan Bailey.
JONATHAN BAILEY FOR ARMANI “I WILL.” PHOTOS COURTESY OF ARMANI.
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From the creator of Acqua Di Gio comes a flaming new fragrance — launched with the endorsement of none other than Jonathan Bailey. Described as a high-intensity scent for day and night, Armani’s I WILL announces itself with a sensual mix of vanilla, bergamot, and leather. “It is a huge honour to be the face of I WILL and to continue to be part of the Giorgio Armani family,” Bailey said in a statement. “Mr. Armani has created a legacy shaped by elegance, craftsmanship and authenticity, and to be part of a project that carries his vision is something I am incredibly proud of.”

Le Labo

Le Labo DISCOVERY SET. PHOTO COURTESY OF LE LABO.
Le Labo DISCOVERY SET. PHOTO COURTESY OF LE LABO.
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Can’t decide on a single scent? Le Labo has you covered. Available from August to September, the label has assembled a selection of five fragrances from its City Exclusive collection: Cedrat 37 (Berlin), Gaiac 10 (Tokyo), Musc 25 (Los Angeles), Shiu 25 (Beijing), and Vanille 44 (Paris). Tucked inside a signature kraft box, the Discovery Set comes sealed with a personal label.

BYREDO Bal d’Afrique

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Bal d’Afrique Absolu de Parfum from Byredo, available at Holt Renfrew. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLT RENFREW.
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Opening with a light mix of bergamot and lemon, BYREDO Bal d’Afrique simmers into a deeper tone of praline and sweet musk before giving way to an addictive blend of cedarwood, vetiver, and black amber. A tribute to founder Ben Gorham’s personal memories, the unisex spray offers a lively addition to your grooming routine.

FEATURE PHOTO: JONATHAN BAILEY FOR ARMANI “I WILL,” COURTESY OF ARMANI.