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Aftershave / eau de toilette for 16 year old son?

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milkyteaforme · 30/10/2025 09:11

Would love ideas for an aftershave / eau de toilette for 16 year old Christmas present. There are so many out there I’m stuck, and not sure what is currently popular.
Not looking to spend £££, about £50 tops. His older brother gets Hugo boss man (£40 to £50) which 16 year old also likes but wants a different fragrance to his brother.
Any suggestions welcome, thanks.

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Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 30/10/2025 12:47

For Boss etc have a look at Home Bargains(yes really) and sites like Direct Cosmetics. Massively cheaper than high street prices, so it looks like youve splashed out. Don't know which one really, last one ds bought was Versace Dylan.

Yiayoula · 30/10/2025 12:49

Grandson liked Dolce and Gabanna Light Blue at that age .

milkyteaforme · 30/10/2025 18:01

Thanks for ideas

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Boxfreshrussell · 30/10/2025 18:07

Dior Savage seems to be the current favourite but very expensive, then there is Paco Rabane Million, which is on sale and should come in around your budget. Very popular with teens.

IggyAce · 30/10/2025 18:16

Dior Sauvage is awful. My nephews like Boss bottled night, Diesel only the brave. Both Next and Zara have a good selection that are often dupes for the high end brands.
Myself is another option.

Bladderpool · 30/10/2025 18:18

DS used to wear Paul Smith, it’s very nice and not too expensive but has an adult vibe.

mumzof4x · 30/10/2025 18:21

I’d get him prescription strength deodorant !!! Seriously can’t ever forget the smell of my sons armpits at 16 (laughing emoticon)
Only being humorous btw …. Not sure what’s worse … the smell of BO or the smell of BO trying to be overridden with naff aftershave x

Doorlockhandle321 · 30/10/2025 18:23

I bought ds2 a box of mini dupes last year from next. Has tried them all and found two he really liked and have since bought them in full sizes bottles.

LuffyMe · 30/10/2025 19:04

Versace Eros
Dior Sauvage
Boss Bottled
Burberry Hero
JP Gautier Le Male Elixir (the brown one)
CK Defy
Bleu de Chanel
Chanel Allure Homme Sport
YSL Y or Myslf
Armani Code

I'd wait to see some of the Black Friday Deals. The first 3 are the most popular around here.

ItalianChineseIndianMexican · 30/10/2025 19:07

I heard the David Beckham ones are surprisingly nice 🤷‍♀️

LuffyMe · 30/10/2025 19:25

Ted Baker Skinwear is inexpensive and nice

milkyteaforme · 01/11/2025 20:12

Will check out the suggestions, thanks x

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newyorkbreakfast · 01/11/2025 20:39

My son is reallly into fragrance. He likes brands like Mancera, Montale…. ‘Arabian’s Tonka’ is very popular with that age group. Or Armani ‘Stronger with You’. Try the Notino site for lower prices.

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