Some people say that your birth month influences your life and that those born in a particular month often share similar characteristics.

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What Cologne Should You Wear Based on Your Birth Month?

January 18, 2023 | 3 MIN READ

Some people say that your birth month influences your life and that those born in a particular month often share similar characteristics.

If you want to explore this idea, why not choose a cologne based on the month you were born? Cologne is a great way to express your personality and emphasize the traits you find important. You can find a new favorite cologne by trying a fragrance that ties into the concept of birthday flowers and the traits they embody.

January

January's birth month flower is the carnation, a hopeful flower representing adoration and the rebirth that comes with the start of the new year. Pierre Cardin's Eau de Cologne is a classic scent for the January man that is both elegant and casual and perfect for everyday wear.

SCENT NOTES

Top Notes: Orange, Lemon, Basil, Lavender, Bergamot.

Middle Notes: Sandalwood, Geranium, Carnation, Patchouli, Leather.

Base Notes: Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Amber, Vanilla.

Pierre Cardin

Pierre Cardin Cologne

Eau De Cologne - For Men

$21.99 $35.00 Save $13.01

Size: 2.8 oz / 82 ml

February

Men born in February are romantic and loyal, traits embodied by the violet and primrose birth flowers. The February flowers also celebrate modesty and young love, so the perfect February cologne evokes strong and subtle masculinity. Burberry Touch for Men by Burberry is an ideal choice; it asserts itself as an essence of life but provides the vital subtlety for a new outlook.

SCENT NOTES

Top Notes: Violet Leaf, Artemisia, Mandarin Orange.

Middle Notes: White Pepper, Cedar, Nutmeg.

Base Notes: Tonka Bean, Vetiver, White Musk.

Burberry

Touch Cologne

Eau De Toilette - For Men

$68.95 $93.00 Save $24.05

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml

March

March is the earliest of the early spring months, and its birth flower, the daffodil, symbolizes new beginnings. Daffodils are one of the first flowers to bloom, and this cheery outlook is wrapped up in Dunhill Fresh by Alfred Dunhill. This cologne is as green as they come, representing the optimism and freshness of new beginnings in spring.

Alfred Dunhill

Dunhill Fresh Cologne

Eau De Toilette - For Men

$29.95 $63.00 Save $33.05

Size: 3.4 oz / 100 ml

April

April's birth flowers, sweet peas, and daisies represent purity and blissful pleasure. The Golden Secret for Men by Antonio Banderas is an exciting, spicy scent that encapsulates that bliss. Warm amber and black pepper dance and mingle with leather and cumin, promising sunny days.

SCENT NOTES

Top Notes: Apple, Mint, Green Notes.

Middle Notes: Nutmeg, Pepper, Cumin.

Base Notes: Leather, Cedar, Musk.

Antonio Banderas

The Golden Secret Cologne

Eau De Toilette - For Men

$20.40 $40.50 Save $20.10

Size: 3.4 oz / 100 ml

May

May's flowers, hawthorn, and lily of the valley call to mind sweetness and hope. A May-born cologne should remind you of the last days of spring as they warm into summer, so Fahrenheit for Men by Christian Dior is the perfect fragrance for those born in May. It's woody and masculine with floral accents that add just the right amount of sweetness.

SCENT NOTES

Top Notes: Nutmeg Flower, Lavender, Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Chamomile, Hawthorn, Bergamot, Lemon.

Middle Notes: Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Cedar, Sandalwood, Carnation, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley.

Base Notes: Leather, Vetiver, Musk, Amber, Patchouli, Tonka Bean.

Christian Dior

Fahrenheit Cologne

Eau De Toilette - For Men

$130.95 $135.00 Save $4.05

Size: 3.4 oz / 100 ml

June

Red roses and honeysuckle are the June birth flowers, both bright scents that evoke romance and happiness. A cologne for this first summer month must be confident and modern, so Desire for Men by Alfred Dunhill fits the bill perfectly. With notes of bright fruit, subtle sweet florals, and a spicy, woody base, this cologne exudes self-confidence and playful happiness.

SCENT NOTES

Top Notes: Citrus Bergamia, Lemon, Apple And Orange Blossom Water

Middle Notes: Teak, Rose And Patchouli

Base Notes: Vanilla, Musk And Labdanum

Alfred Dunhill

Desire Red Cologne

Eau De Toilette - For Men

$29.95 $75.00 Save $45.05

Size: 3.3 oz / 100 ml

July

July's flower, the water lily, represents positivity and dignity. The aquatic, woodsy L'Eau D'issey Pour Homme For Men By Issey Miyake is the perfect scent for midsummer men who want to stand out. It features citrus and herbal notes, underscored by the delicate aquatic water lily, to evoke a subtle grace and coolness that perfectly accompanies a hot summer's day.

SCENT NOTES

Top Notes: Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot, Lemon Verbena, Mandarin Orange, Cypress, Calone, Coriander, Tarragon, Sage.

Middle Notes: Blue Lotus, Nutmeg, Lily-of-the-Valley, Bourbon Geranium, Saffron, Ceylon Cinnamon, Mignonette.

Base Notes: Tahitian Vetiver, Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber, Tobacco.

Issey Miyake

L'Eau D'Issey Pour Homme Cologne

Eau De Toilette - For Men

$70.95 $99.00 Save $28.05

Size: 2.5 oz / 75 ml

August

August is represented by the glorious scarlet poppy, a flower that stands for pleasure, imagination, and strength of character. An August cologne can't be too subtle– it needs to stand out and make itself known without being overbearing or unpleasant. Pleasures for Men by Estée Lauder is just that fragrance. It's a fresh, clean fragrance with great staying power and is perfect for wearing day or night.

SCENT NOTES

Top Notes: Nectarine, Grapefruit, Water Notes, Green Notes.

Middle Notes: Lavender, Pepper, Rose, Geranium, Ginger, Pimento, Coriander.

Base Notes: Ebony Tree, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Benzoin.

Estee Lauder

Pleasures Cologne

For Men

$74.95 $90.00 Save $15.05

Size: 3.4 oz / 100 ml

September

September's morning glory flower is a flower of love and affection. As summer turns into fall and the nights get longer, we cling closer and linger a little longer. Those born in September are often romantics who wear their hearts on their sleeves. Express yourself with Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein, an intensely provocative scent perfect for drawing your loved one in closer and closer.

SCENT NOTES

Top Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Tangerine, Coriander, Cinnamon

Middle Notes: Myrrh, Clove, Nutmeg, Sage, Lavender, Jasmine, Brazilian Rosewood, Red Berry

Base Notes: Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanilla

Calvin Klein

Obsession Cologne

Eau De Toilette - For Men

$63.95 $86.00 Save $22.05

Size: 2.5 oz / 75 ml

October

If you were born in October, your flower, the marigold, represents creativity and passion. The brilliant colors of fallen leaves and late-blooming flowers– golds, oranges, and reds– reflect your brilliance and drive. Intenso by Dolce & Gabbana is an equally brilliant and creative fragrance that is woody and fresh. Its floral opening leads into the dark woods of its base– just like October itself.

SCENT NOTES

Top Notes: Marigold, Geranium, Lavender, Basil, Water Notes.

Middle Notes: Clary Sage, Hay, Bran, Tobacco, Moepel Accord.

Base Notes: Amber, Musk, Cypress, Sandalwood, Labdanum.

Dolce and Gabbana

Intenso Cologne

Eau De Parfum - For Men

$86.95 $105.00 Save $18.05

Size: 2.5 oz / 75 ml

November

The loyalty, honesty, and positivity of those born in November are well-represented in November's birth flower, the chrysanthemum. There's much to look forward to in November, and the perfect scent encapsulates Weekend Burberry for Men by Burberry. It evokes the ideal weekend, sharing great humor, joy, and happiness moments. Its bright fragrances and softer notes create a sense of freshness and well-being.

SCENT NOTES

Top Notes: Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Melon

Middle Notes: Ivy Leaves, Sandalwood, Oakmoss

Base Notes: Musk, Amber, Honey

Burberry

Weekend Cologne

Eau De Toilette - For Men

$31.99 $85.00 Save $53.01

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml

December

The last month of the year, December, is a reflective, inspired month. People born in December are often hopeful and contemplative, looking back with nostalgia for the past and looking forward with optimism for the future. December's flower, the narcissus, represents those hopes and dreams. For those born in December, a vintage scent like Grey Flannel by Geoffery Beene represents those ties to the past and the dreams of the future.