Light inexpensive cologne for 11 year old?

[Mollywasasinger]

DS11 is desperate for cologne, I know nothing about this and don’t have much sense of smell to check them out in a shop!
Any recommendations? I’m thinking something fresh/light that he can just spritz on for parties/going to dinner so he feels grown up.

At that age I’d be buying something from a supermarket perhaps. I personally have Lidl perfume for day to day

Agree with the last poster, Lidl aftershaves are about £5 and perfect for that age group.

I also read that Firetrap at Home Bargains is nice so I’ve bought my almost 11 yr old a gift set with three small bottles to try.

Zara ones are great, highly recommend.

Go to Boots or Superdrug. Adidas do an eau de toilette called Ice Dive available on Amazon. Lynx products good at that age.

Firetrap is nice and they do a few fragrances. Boots sell a nice gift set with shower gel, cheap too.

Primark do a men’s sport one - bought it for my 14 year old last Xmas and it’s surprisingly nice! Only about a fiver too 👍🏻

Zara is a good option

if you want to get a branded one, then CKOne is often on offer and a small bottle can be quite cheap.

He might not like it, but the Nivea cologne is very light. My husband wears it to work as it creates a freshness without smelling strongly like cologne, so not distracting.

Another vote for a Zara one, they’re pretty cheap so it budget allows I’d pick up a couple. Smell is so subjective.
Ds has had a Zara one in his stocking for the last couple of years.

You can get Ted Baker ones from Supersavers for a tenner. They are nice and not too overpowering.

Supersavers also have CK One for 20 quid. They are definitely the cheapest place to buy men's smellies.

Ted Baker fragrances from Boots if you don't have a supersaver shop.

My DS started out with a Tommy Hilfiger one, which is actually very pleasant. I liked the fact the bottle and packaging is very straightforward - not too cheap and generic looking, not obviously catering to kids and also not heavily masculine.
He has since acquired some of the Ted Baker ones.

At that age the brand will be important. Get something with a name he knows ...not Lidl! Ckone or Tommy Hilfiger are good ideas!

B&M have a few good ones for very little money. I think the one I bought was called ‘poison’,guessing it’s a dupe, it smelt pretty good for £3.99.

Agree. Do NOT get Lidl or Aldi - even if they smell nice, that's not the point.

Blue jeans is a good starting one for that age, or ted baker do some for £10 in Superdrug that DS liked at that age

Thanks all :)

Mine both like the Next ones. They don't care about the brands though they're more about having a decent long lasting smell so it might depend on the child!

Totally agree - at the moment my 10 year old has no interest in brands! I’m sure it won’t stay that way for much longer.

I got DS Tommy Hilfiger, it’s only about £20.

Next or Zara. As a gift I think Lidl or Aldi is a bit naff I’m afraid.

Next ladies perfumes are good and reasonably priced, I’d have a look at their men’s range

Savers do some great ones! I noticed Benetton hot in there recently…I used to love that!

The Body Shop has a nice blue one.