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One thing is certain — teenage boys are dead serious about fragrance. Whether it’s the surge of new hormones making them suddenly want to be attractive to others or the artful masking of unfortunate new body odor, if you query a teen about cologne, they will have THOUGHTS. 

So we did! We polled a local crew — all boys between the ages of 12 and 17 — to better understand what they liked and didn’t, and why they ultimately spritzed what they did. Here are 12 scents guaranteed to amp up any teen’s rizz. Whether you’re looking for a fragrance gift for your teen dude this year, or helping him find a new fragrance for the school year, this is a pretty good place to start.

Best Colognes for Teen Boys at a Glance

Most Popular Among Our Teen Testers: Nautica, Voyage, $19Best Nostalgic (and Classic): Ralph Lauren, Polo Black, $105Best Budget: Axe, Phoenix, $12 for 2-packBest Classic Teen Scent: Hollister, Wave, $21Best Clean Fragrance: Calvin Klein, CK One, $83Best Bold Scent: Versace, Eros, $59Best Daily: Adidas, Dynamic Pulse, $15Best Preppy: Lacoste, L12.L12 Blanc, $99Most Polarizing:Abercrombie, Fierce, $88Best for Warm Weather: Dolce & Gabbana, Light Blue Pour Homme, $31Best for Fall: Paco Rabanne, 1 Million Lucky, $71Longest-Lasting: Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy, $17

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