Love notes: filled with exotic spices, seductive woody scents and unexpected accents of crisp clean freshness, colognes make us say "Eau Boy!"

Ebony, Feb, 2008 by Christine James

1. Avon Derek deter Driven ($26 for 2.5 oz., avon.com) charms with hints of chilled grapefruit, oakmoss and spice.

2. Oral Fixation Mints in 7 Deadly Cinnamon ($3, oralfix.com) stimulates, energizes and invigorates the senses.

3. Mustang For Men ($25 for 1.7 oz., mass market retailers) fuses lavender, ginger and lemon with hints of amber.

4. Lacoste Elegance ($50 for 1.6 oz., Sephora) delivers a delicious blend of chocolate, juniper berry and nutmeg.

5. Vera Wang for Men ($48 for 1.7 oz., Sephora) marries hints of anise and sandalwood with warm tobacco and vintage leather.

6. Thierry Mugler Angel Men ($39 for 1 oz. Sephora) pairs vanilla and patchouli with bergamot and peppermint.

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7. Kenneth Cole R.S.V.P ($47 for 1.7 oz., Macy's) cleverly combines smoldering cedarwood with soft cashmere.

8. Calvin Klein MAN ($48 for 1.7oz., Macy's) mixes rosemary and mandarin with spearmint and musk.

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