In the past, guys would find one cologne and wear it forever. Nowadays, more and more men are non-monogamous when it comes to their scents—pairing aromas with outfits, occasions, moods, and seasons. The summer, for instance, calls for scents that are citrusy, salty, herbaceous. Below, we’ve curated the very best colognes for the season ahead. That guide to summer fragrances is part of our Big Black Book Spring/Summer ’26 edition, stories from which you’ll find throughout today’s newsletter. Enjoy!
—Michael Sebastian, editor in chief
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These fragrances have one job, and that job is beach.
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What does summer smell like? We’re not talking about sunbaked asphalt or sweat mixed with sunscreen. No, we mean the good stuff. Citrus peel and salty coastal air. Ice-cold mojitos and clean linen. Fresh-cut grass and a forest trail. In other words, all the things you’ll find in the colognes that are perfectly suited to the warmer days ahead.
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When we talk about the “everyday,” we tend to get bogged down in the mundanity of it all. The stuff you use for every commute, every errand, every whatever-it-might-be loses its luster simply because, well, it’s always there. But what if your “everyday” essentials weren’t just things but things that get you excited? What if these seemingly humdrum items brought a little glint of joy when you picked them up, took them out the door, and carried them along with you as you go about the business of living your life?
Those are the questions we asked ourselves as we pulled together this list of warm-weather necessities. They aren’t crazy contraptions that solve some heretofore unknown problem, nor are they weird, wacky pieces that you can only break out on rare occasions. They’re just great picks, from a pair of sneakers that’ll elevate every summer outfit to a beach towel that declares, in no uncertain terms, that you are the king of your little patch of seaside sand. Keep reading to see them all.
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Traveling is one of life’s great pleasures—until it isn’t. Wrangling an overpacked suitcase. Realizing you’ve got no idea where to get a decent dinner in a city full of tourist-trap restaurants. Trying (and failing) to beat a nasty case of jet lag. We’re lucky enough to live in a time when seeing the world is more open and accessible to all, but getting out there and exploring still comes with its own set of challenges.
We want to help you overcome those challenges in style. That’s why we reached out to a bunch of travel pros from all sorts of industries to tap into their collective knowledge. How does a creative director of a major fashion brand score a reservation at a local hot spot when he’s not a local? What does a veteran actor do to properly revitalize himself after a red-eye? And how does a globe-trotting magazine editor manage to fit everything she needs for a trip into a carry-on bag?
If you want to travel like an expert, consider this your indispensable cheat sheet.
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