The Best Places To Buy Cologne Online (2024 Update)

If you’re looking for the best place to buy cologne online, FragranceX should be at the top of your list. As an expert in men’s colognes, I can tell you that FragranceX offers an impressive selection and unbeatable deals.

The top pick is Nordstrom. Their unbeatable return policy makes them perfect for those who want the freedom to return a fragrance for any reason, at any time. Nordstrom carries many designer fragrances, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer high-end brands.

Another excellent option is FragranceX because of its vast selection and competitive prices. You can find both popular and niche brands, and the site often has discounts of up to 75% off the regular retail price. Their fast shipping and reliable service make it a top choice for anyone looking to buy cologne online.

Microperfumes is another great alternative, especially if you like to sample different scents before committing to a full bottle. They offer affordable sample sizes and travel sizes, making it easy to try new perfumes or take your favorites on the go. Their pricing is fair, and the convenience of getting everything from one site is a big plus.

For those who want a comprehensive list of the best places to buy cologne online, stay tuned. I’ll cover the top stores, including FragranceX, Nordstrom, Microperfumes, and more, ensuring you have all the options you need to find your perfect scent.

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1. Nordstrom – Best Service and Overall Experience

Nordstrom’s return policy CAN NOT be beaten. You can basically take anything back, at any point, for any reason.

It’s as close to risk-free as I’ve ever seen. I returned colognes a year later without any fuss. 

“We’ll always do our best to take care of customers—our philosophy is to deal with them fairly and reasonably. We have long believed that when we treat our customers fairly, they in turn are fair with us.”

Nordstrom- Customer Service – Returns and Exchanges

Nordstrom is where I make my investment purchases. I’ve never received a shoddy cologne from them, but if I ever did I’d feel secure knowing that they’d refund me without question. 

Their website is super easy to navigate, and online support is available and useful.

Shipping is free and speedy. I receive most of my purchases within a couple of days. They make returns easy as well, offering curbside pickups as well as exchanges in their physical stores. 

The staff is happy to offer intelligent suggestions or any queries without being pushy salespeople. The whole experience just makes you feel like everything is taken care of, and there’s no need to worry. Customer service is on point. 

They have an awesome selection of high-quality colognes at reasonable prices. It’s mostly well-known brands, but with a couple of interesting smaller lines thrown in on rotation. There’s also the Nordstrom “house” brands – a range of basic, budget fragrances “inspired by” some of the most popular designer colognes.

my mailman every 2-3 days when he sees my name attached to another nordstrom delivery pic.twitter.com/5StC85LGYg

— meredith LANE TRAIN era beck (@mbeck93) April 24, 2020

Nordstrom	7Gents Verdict
Returns Policy	Unlimited – Case by Case Basis
Shipping	Free Shipping and Store Pick-Up
Customer Support	Brilliant – 24/7 Customer Care Line and Nationwide In-Store Support
Our Score	9.5/10

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2. FragranceX – Best Prices for Colognes Online

When I buy colognes online, I want to make sure I’m getting a good deal. But that doesn’t mean compromising on quality – I just want discount designer fragrances. There are online cologne stores where you can save a little on standard colognes, but when they arrive they’re knockoffs or imitations.

Some of the colognes at FragranceX are so cheap you’ll wonder if it’s legit. I’ve bought designer fragrances for 70% off RRP – it’s wild.

If you want to save even more, you can shop in their “unboxed” section. These are colognes where the box has been damaged a little or in-store testers that were unused and sold as surplus. 

I’ve purchased two unboxed Parfum De Marlys through FragranceX, and both of them smelt and performed how they should. The only difference was the bottle was a slightly older design, which didn’t bother me.

Normally, unboxed cologne would be a red flag. But FragranceX is a genuine service, and I’d recommend them. 

Delivery is also super speedy at 2-3 days. You can order on Wednesday and have your new cologne in time for the weekend.

The 30 day refund policy is great, too. They’re happy to let you try out the cologne and send it back, with a full refund provided the cologne is not ”used in excess”.

Tip: FragX almost always has some sort of 15% off discount code running. Sign up to their email list or just Google “FragranceX discount codes” before you check out.

Some basic cologne/perfume buying tips.

FragranceX and FragranceNet are great, legitimate online discounters.

Retail shops like TJ Maxx and Marshalls can have bargains.

Anything from Russia, Ukraine etc. on eBay is fake. Everything on Wish and AliExpress is fake.

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— Christopher D. Long (@octonion) September 16, 2021

FragranceX	7Gents Verdict
Returns Policy	30 Days Full Refund
Shipping	Free in 2-5 Business Days
Customer Support	Helpline Open from 7am – 4pm Eastern Time
Trust Pilot Score	8.5/10

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3. Microperfumes – Best for Ordering Cologne Samples

I’ve ordered from Microperfumes a few times as a way to try a range of colognes for reviews on 7gents, and am yet to be disappointed.

I’ll tend to order 10 or so samples, with a couple that I already have amongst them to compare against the originals. 

Some sample perfumers have been known to water down their decants with cheaper products. So far, everything I’ve ordered from Microperfumes stacks up in terms of note profile and potency.

Because most of these colognes are new to me, I’ll sometimes throw in 1 or 2 colognes I’ve already tried, just to make sure my samples smell like they’re supposed to. So far, everything has come back as genuine. 

Regular shipping usually takes 2 days and the sample vials come safely stowed in a bubble mailer. 

Plus, every weekend they lower their free shipping threshold to $10, meaning you can order just one or two samples without even paying postage.

Like Fragrance X, there’s almost always some sort of promotion running which makes your samples even cheaper. If you’re ordering a bag of ten or samples, saving 15% is 1 – 2 extra colognes for free!

Samples are a great way for you to build the number of colognes at your disposal without breaking the bank. It’s a great feeling to be able to pick the perfect cologne for your day, rather than settle for beginner’s “one cologne fits all” energy.

Once you’ve explored and worked out a few signature fragrances, you can invest in a full-sized bottle through Nordstrom.

P.S A lot of people I know have recommended LuckyScent as the best place to buy cologne samples online. I haven’t ordered from them myself, but I would say they seem to offer more range in terms of niche Fragrances. Microperfumes have a more thorough designer range, however.

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Microperfumes	7Gents Verdict
Returns Policy	30 Days if Unopened
Shipping	2 – 8 Business Days
Customer Support	Support Ticket Answered Within 24 Hours
Trust Pilot Score	8/10

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Runners Up

These two didn’t quite make the cut, but are worth being aware of in case what you’re looking for is out of stock elsewhere. It’s good to have backup plans.

Fragrance Net – If FragranceX is Lacking

I tend to price check between Fragrance X and Fragrance Net – FrangranceX is super fast delivery, 2-3 days, so I’ll tend to go with them even if it’s $5 – 10 dollars more than fragrance net. 

Fragrance Net buys real fragrances from other global markets where they are priced lower and then resells them in the US. Some call it the grey market, I call it good business. I’ve bought several bottles from them and they’re all legit.

When it comes to buying colognes online, individual cologne prices will differ from shop to shop. For every 5 colognes that are cheaper on FragranceX, there will be 3 that are cheaper on FragranceNet. 

While FragranceX has an edge overall, that’s not to say that they have the lowest prices on every cologne. You should check out FragranceNet before placing your order, for sure.

FragranceNet	7Gents Verdict
Returns Policy	30 Days if Unopened
Shipping	5-7 Days
Customer Support	Customer Care lIne and Live Chat 9am – 5pm Eastern Time
7Gents Score	7.5/10

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Amazon – Best Delivery Times and Stock Levels

Amazon is the master of convenience. Everything you can imagine is almost always in stock and will arrive within a few days.

Within a couple of years, they’ll probably be dropping colognes to you by drone. 

Just make sure you consider the reviews. Amazon has multiple vendors competing to sell you popular products. Products marked “Amazon’s Choice” have been vetted and are a safe bet. 

This is a good sign. Thousands of satisfied customers:

People do sell imitations on there, but that’s usually explained in the description – and if not, it’s obvious in the reviews. So do your research!

Amazon	7Gents Verdict
Returns Policy	Varies – Generally 14 Days
Shipping	Can be Same Day with Prime – Generally 3-5 Business Days
Customer Support	Depends on Vender – Generally Good
7Gents Score	7.5

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FAQs

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The top brands and online cologne stores were:

Nordstrom – great online cigar buying experience and support

FragranceX – best cologne prices and a great selection

Microperfumes – great selection of cologne samples

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What’s Changed?

We updated this guide in January 2024 to reflect the most recent pricing information.

10th July 2024: This guide was overhauled with changes to our recommendations, latest reviews, and was re-fact checked to make sure our reviews are as up to date as possible