14 Earthy Colognes That are Rugged Yet Refined

You knew Cowboy Grass would be on this list. It’s one of the most beloved earthy scents on the market, after all, and why wouldn’t it be? D.S. & Durga crafts a symphony of wild, fresh notes, from juicy bergamot to clean basil to earthy grass. It’s not too sweet, not too sharp, not too spicy; just right.Fragrance FamilyWoody, greenNotesRosewood, wild thyme, bergamot, sagebrush, basil, rose otto, vetiver, grass, ambergrisSizes1.7 oz, 3.4 ozHorace does earthiness, but elevated. This scent is crisp and clean; the earthiness not of dirt and foliage, but of fresh air and subtle aromatics, like rum and tobacco and sandalwood. It’s like your favorite clean linens, freshly-laundered and hung outside to dry.Fragrance FamilyWoody, freshNotesBergamot, white pepper, rum, iris, cedarwood, davana, sandalwood, tobaccoSizes1.7 oz, 3.4 ozAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowWanna know how to take something earthy and give it an elevated feel? Look to this fragrance by YSL. The brand combines smooth woods with vibrant citruses and grounded plants for a seductive, masculine scent. It’s sensual and rugged, a darkly earthy scent that’s great for nighttime.Fragrance FamilyEarthy, woodyNotesApple, ginger, bergamot, sage, juniper berries, geranium, amberwood, tonka bean, cedar, vetiver, olibanumSizes0.34 oz, 1.4 oz, 2 oz, 3.4 oz, 5 ozWhen we think “earthy,” we think of moss and foliage, a woodsy forest and all its fresh fruits. This is exactly what this scent captures—the vibrance of the earth, with warm amber, fresh cypress and grapevine, and vetiver to add complexity and smoke.Fragrance FamilyWoodyNotesCypress, grapevine, cedarwood, vetiver, amberSizes1 oz, 1.7 oz, 3.4 ozAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowEarthy, but in that crisp-wet-smell-after-rain way. There’s actually a word for that smell: petrichor. Le Labo’s Baie 19 is inspired by petrichor and evokes a post-torrential drenching, with green leaves and dry juniper berry and patchouli mingling for a melancholic, nostalgic result. It’s the feeling of going outside in the damp outdoors, of letting your bare feet touch the cold, dewy earth.Fragrance FamilyFresh, woodyNotesDry juniper berry, patchouli, green leaves, aquatic notes, ambroxan, muskSizes0.5 oz, 1.7 oz, 3.4 ozCremo proves you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to get a quality cologne. We love the brand’s under-$25 cologne sprays, including this earthy, woody one that blends lemon leaf, cypress, and cedar for a crisp opening that dries down clean and smooth.Fragrance FamilyWoodyNotesLemon leaf, cypress, cedarwoodSizes3.4 ozAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowMaybe you remember Gap fragrances from the ’90s, or maybe you’re just learning about them now during their renaissance. Gap Grass, one of the original EDPs in the beloved collection, has been upgraded. It still smells like a freshly mown lawn, but it has especially alluring notes of green mandarin and matcha, which add to the delicious earthiness of the scent.Fragrance FamilyFresh, citrusNotesGreen mandarin, linden blossom, violet leaves, matcha, cypress Spain essence, lavandin grosso France essence, Virginia cedar, radiant polywood captive, vetiver haiti, cashmeranSizes0.3 oz, 1.7 ozIt’s hard to classify Rosso Rubino into just one olfactory family, since it really spans multiple. It starts out citrusy with bursts of bergamot, lemon, and orange, then leans into its sweet side with a heart of rose, berries, and cocoa. But at the base of this complex fragrance, you get an earthy foundation of coumarin, patchouli, and oakmoss, which adds a whole new level to the fragrance.Fragrance FamilyWoody, citrusNotesBergamot, lemon, orange, rose, berries, cocoa, coumarin, pink pepper, patchouli, cashmeran, oakmossSizes3.4 ozAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowGranado’s Tropicália EDP is a perfect example of a soft floral fragrance that also has a gritty earthiness to it. These two sides create a fun contrast: there’s the bright, citrusy opening of mandarin and pink pepper, which plays well with soft iris, and then there’s the more rugged, earthy side, with nutty pistachio and carrot. It’s a unique blend of notes you won’t get anywhere else.Fragrance FamilyFloral, greenNotesMandarin, pink pepper, black pepper, pistachio, iris, carrot, tonka, frankincense, amberSizes2.5 ozIf you’re not into the rich, heavy earthy scents, Maison Millais makes a gorgeous green, herbal fragrance that still has that natural vibe while being very refined and elegant. So elegant, in fact, that the first scent note you get is champagne, which is followed by green ivy, soft florals, patchouli, and lime-blossom tea.Fragrance FamilyGreen, earthyNotesChampagne, green ivy, rhubarb, lavender, geranium, clover leaves, patchouli, lime-blossom teaSizes1.7 ozAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowMusky and mysterious, this earthy cologne is built around the fragrant raw extract of raw California botanicals, resins, and woods. It starts with the damp forest freshness of Santa Cruz redwood leaves and musky angelica root, then goes dark and a bit smoky with blond tobacco and patchouli. It’s equal parts fresh nature and rich masculinity.Fragrance FamilyWoody, earthyNotesRedwood leaves, angelica root, leather, blond tobacco, patchouli, rosewoodSizes1 ozYou’ll never go wrong with Dior Sauvage. This scent is spicy and smoky, a sexy, earthy fragrance that’s deeply enticing. Vanilla absolute mingles with smoky accents, and earthy patchouli and sharp bergamot go hand-in-hand for a combination that draws you right in, every damn time.Fragrance FamilyEarthy, woodyNotesCalabrian bergamot, patchouli, Sichuan pepper, lavender, lavender, geranium, elemi, ambroxan, Papua New Guinean vanillaSizes1 oz, 2 oz, 3.4 oz, 6.8 oz, 10 ozAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowFor the man of mystery, Penhaligon’s makes an earthy cologne that’s all about the unexpected. Hot and cold spices like black pepper and cinnamon cohabitate in this fragrance, grounded by creamy cedar and patchouli—this scent is at once elevated and bold.Fragrance FamilyWoody, spicyNotesCardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, saffron, cumin, tobacco, vanilla, cedarwood, patchouliSizes2.5 oz, 3.4 ozByredo has a handful of earthy scents to choose from, but Desert Dawn is our favorite. Why? Well, it has a harmonious blend of warm woods and spices, mingling together to create a dry, hot effect, just like that of a desert. Cardamom is balanced with smoke and vetiver, silk musk is underscored by rose petals, and the entire composition is inviting and intoxicating.Fragrance FamilyWoody, spicyNotesCardamom, rose petals, carrot, cedarwood, sandalwood, papyrus, vetiver, silk muskSizes1.7 oz, 3.4 oz