Get summer ready: Essential men's products you should know about

As summer approaches, grooming and fashion brands are launching a variety of new products. We sampled underwear, perfumes, deodorant, and sunscreen to keep you fresh in the humid days ahead.

  (photo credit: OR DANON)
(photo credit: OR DANON)

Scandal Absolu Parfum Concentrate by Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier's fashion house adds another perfume to its Scandal collection. Following the success of previous versions, the latest edition comes in a dominant parfum concentrate. Expect a powerful, deep, and elegant scent here as well. The combination of plum, mirabelle, sandalwood, and chestnut wood creates a woody, masculine aroma with a hint of sweet sophistication, perfect for evening wear. As always with the French luxury brand, the fragrance lingers. Price: NIS 485 

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(credit: PR)

AXE Premium Collection Men's Deodorants

AXE launches its Premium Collection of body spray deodorants for the summer. This premium series includes four distinct scents featuring essential oils: Aqua Bergamot, Blue Lavender, Green Geranium, and Copper Santal. This series offers invigorating fragrances and double the sweat protection compared to the brand's regular deodorants. The manufacturer promises freshness for up to 72 hours with Zinc Zap technology to guard against bad odors. While we didn’t time it, the refreshing feel and lingering scent provided a long-lasting sense of cleanliness. Despite the ambition, the body spray doesn’t replace perfume. Price: NIS 13-21 

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(credit: Studio 0304)

Acqua di Giò Profondo Parfum by Giorgio Armani

The iconic fragrance by the Italian designer, first launched in 1996, opened a refreshing chapter in the world of scents, surprising every time. Now, it's the turn of the new perfume featuring bergamot, citrus, lemon essence, patchouli, amber, and lavandin. A spritz from the dark, mysterious bottle delivers full marine aromas. It's a powerful fragrance that offers intriguing freshness and aromatic depth that lasts. Price: NIS 449 

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(credit: PR)

Men's Underwear by Delta

Delta continues to surprise with updates to its underwear collections. This time, it’s the MATCHTONIM D-ACTIVE model. These boxers come in short or long versions. The black fabric we tested is perfectly timed for sweaty moments at the gym or for tackling the tough Israeli summer. The boxers feature a front pocket for separation from the legs, preventing chafing. The sweat-wicking fabric contributed to a particularly pleasant, light, and liberating experience. Price: NIS 129.90 for a pack of two pairs.

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(credit: Ori Geron)

Luna Rossa Ocean Le Parfum by Prada

This time, the Italian luxury brand has decided to launch an especially intense version. In this round, you'll get a masculine, powerful, and spicy scent. The blue bottle contains lemon, oak wood, and saffron. The combination provides a refreshing citrus and calming aroma, which some might describe as a classic perfume. As part of the brand’s sustainability initiative, the perfume is set to be available with a refill option. Price: NIS 469 

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(credit: PR)

Payot Solarie Sun Protection Series

You didn't really think of getting through the summer without sunscreen, did you? Payot's new sun protection series includes four products: Face Protection Lotion SPF50, Face and Body Protection Cream SPF50, Eye and Lip Protection Stick SPF50, and Face and Body Protection Water Spray SPF30. These products will help protect your face and body skin when you head out to face the Israeli sun. We sprayed the protection spray, which absorbed quickly and didn’t leave a sticky feeling on the skin. Price Range: NIS 99-109 

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(credit: Tal Azulay)

Alibi Men's Perfume by Titanium

The perfume brand launches a new fragrance that brings oriental and sensual notes to the forefront. With ingredients like incense, nutmeg, mandarin, and bergamot providing a burst of citrus freshness. Lavender, clove, and cypress contribute to a calming aromatic depth. Vetiver, amber, and woody notes create a deep, sensual base that wraps around the green woody tones. The result is a dominant, masculine, woody scent that evokes a day hike in the JNF forests. Price: NIS 199.90