Summer Designer Colognes: My Fresh-Fragrance Shortlist

For this summer roundup, I’m looking at designer fragrances that suit a fresh-fragrance shortlist. Dior Homme Cologne, Acqua di Giò Parfum, Aqva Marine and Missoni Wave are among the bottles linked below, along with First Instinct and Artisan Blu. Pick the ones that sound like something you’d reach for on your own warm-weather days.

If Dior Homme Cologne interests you, the comparison with Homme Intense explains how far apart those two can be despite the shared name. Cologne takes the citrus-and-musk route, while Intense puts iris at the center. That’s a helpful distinction when you’re browsing the Dior Homme family.