People often joke that Father's Day (this Sunday, June 18!) is the Mother's Day nobody cares about, but I've had a strong suspicion that that perception came about just because dads are harder to shop for. Each father is different, but for the most part, few of them are impressed by hand creams and face moisturizers, and buying dads towels, tools or useful housey things for Father's Day just seems disingenuous--a gift may be a gift, but plopping a ribbon or a power drill or a new safety razor is seldom as satisfying as the bang and bustle of a true luxury item.
Colognes are the one thing that's usually a fail-safe gift: well-crafted fragrances are undeniably attractive to men who see an improved version of themselves within the scent, and as long as you're smart about your choice, chances are you'll probably do just fine even if you don't hit it out the park from the get-go. Here are some new fragrances which would work extremely well if you're looking for great last-minute gift options:
For the showman
Let’s be real for a second now: If your father already enjoys luxury, you’d be hard pressed to give him something he doesn’t already know. In this case, it’s time to pull out all the stops with a big, bold and daring scent that demands attention. Opulence, thy name is Gucci–Intense Oud ($120) is a showstopper scent that taps on the almost intuitively recognizable scents of leather and amber for a supremely lush fragrance that demands a personality of its wearer. Incense and olibanum (or frankincense oil) gives the scent a depth that is equal parts sultry and comforting.
