7 Best Vince Camuto Colognes for Men [2021 Review]
Updated January 2023
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Vince Camuto is an American footwear designer turned cologne connoisseur, who turned his hand to creating fragrances in 2011. Vince Camuto is best known for being the CEO of ‘Nine West’, a fashion brand with an extensive shoe collection. In the last ten years, Vince Camuto’s self-named perfume house has released 20 fragrances in quick succession. The footwear icon carries over his love of innovation to the world of fragrance, offering versatile scents that can take with you from day to night. Whether you’re looking for a summer scent or something to wear to the office, Vince Camuto offers something for every man.
The brand comes in at a more attainable price tag than luxury perfumes from labels like Dior and Chanel, making an alternative if you are on a budget. Our review takes an in-depth look at 7 of the best Vince Camuto colognes for men.
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Why we chose it
Terra Extreme is an oriental fragrance with a vanilla twist, having launched in 2020.
It is the sister scent to ‘Terra’, which is the next fragrance in our Vince Camuto cologne review. This cologne takes ‘Terra’ and gives it a richer intensity and a longer-lasting formulation. Unlike the other scents from this brand, ‘Terra Extreme’ is an Eau de Parfum, meaning it can take you from day to night.
The base notes of Terra Extreme include tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and ambroxan. In the top notes, you’ll find mandarin orange, cinnamon, Sicilian bergamot and grapefruit. Middle notes focus on orange blossom, geranium and rum.
Terra Extreme is one of the most highly rated scents from the brand, making it the perfect one to try as an introduction to Vince Camuto.
With its vanilla notes and brown rum, ‘Terra Extreme’ is the most unique Vince Camuto men’s fragrance. You can wear ‘Terra Extreme’ all year round, but it lends itself best to autumn/winter and is the perfect date-night cologne.
Main Accords
- Vanilla
- Amber
- Citrus
Our Take
A classic leather fragrance for men. Fresh and classy. Very masculine.
The cologne was crafted by Harry Fremont, mixing together fresh and leathery-woody notes. It is inspired by the modern American man, creating a sensual scent that lays the foundation for the brand’s cologne range. Although it has American inspiration, they blend this scent like a European fragrance. It is a classic scent for daytime.
The top notes include bergamot, mandarin orange, and black paper. You’ll find mainly leather but also lavender and nutmeg in the middle notes, while the base notes contain musk, vetiver and patchouli. The classic scent of this cologne is unapologetically masculine, maximising the sensuality of the leather middle notes.
As Vince Camuto’s signature male fragrance, the bottle features the designer’s family crest. This fresh scent has everything you want from a cologne and is a great gift if you want a ‘safe’ option that isn’t too musky.
Because this is the brand’s debut men’s cologne, it’s your traditional scent. If you’re looking for something more unique, consider skipping this cologne in favour of another like ‘Terra Extreme’. Though, if you’re looking for an affordable fragrance that you can throw in your bag, this is ideal. It is also a splendid gift if you are not sure what notes your friend or family member prefers n their colognes.
Like all the Vince Camuto fragrances, the longevity is moderate at best, which is to be expected at the price point of the brand.
Main Accords
- Spicy
- Citrus
- Leather
Our Take
Launched in 2017, Terra is a fragrance you’ll want to reach for during the transitional seasons of spring and autumn. The scent lends itself more to daytime wear as it has a fresh aroma.
The base notes are tonka beans and vanilla, which give rise to the middle-notes of rhubarb and sandalwood. In the top notes, you have citrus and germanium, which gives ‘Terra’ its confidence.
Terra is a classic scent and the best-selling Vince Camuto men’s fragrance. You’ll want to have this cologne on hand when you’re going on a date. It projects the ideal of the modern man who is confident and kind while still being mysterious.
Terra is a woody cologne that you’ll want to wear every day to the office.
With its mahogany bottle, you won’t be able to miss Terra sitting on your bathroom dresser.
Main Accords
- Woody
- Vanilla
- Aromatic
Our Take
Launched in 2014, the ‘Homme’ fragrance was formulated by Steve DeMercado and was the brand’s second male cologne.
This scent broke away from the original men’s fragrance, offering a clean and refreshing alternative to the leather cologne while still being unmistakably masculine.
‘Homme’ is inspired by the idea of a European paradise and will whisk you away to sunnier climates. This alluring scent blends woodsy notes like cider with sweet juniper to create an everyday cologne that reflects the sensuality of the Mediterranean.
‘Homme’ is a daytime scent for spring and summer with top notes of gin, lemon and ozonic. The base notes contain atlas cedar, artemisia, birch and musk. Amongst the middle notes, you’ll find cypress, fennel, juniper berries and lavender.
When you smell ‘Homme’ for the first time, it’ll instantly lift your spirits and put a smile on your face. This casual scent has a refined essence that makes it a must-have for vacations. If you’re looking for a work-appropriate cologne, try ‘Homme’
Main Accords
- Aromatic
- Woody
- Spicy
Our Take
In 2015, ‘Homme’ was quickly followed by ‘Solare’ as the next Vince Camuto men’s cologne. The brand’s Italian heritage inspired it (“Solare” means “Solar” in Italian).
Claude Dir created the fragrance and is an oriental scent with woody base notes that add character, while the top notes are refreshing.
Claude Dir is one of the most celebrated perfumers in the industry, having been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Society of Perfumers. If you’re not sure which Vince Camuto men’s fragrance to try first, go with ‘Solare’.
The base notes of the scent are cashmere wood and musk, while the middle notes have cardamom and pimento. Solare’s top note is mandarin orange (like the color of the bottle).
Solare is a daytime scent and best for spring and summer months. You’ll want to apply this cologne first thing in the morning to give your day a fresh start.
With its signature orange bottle, you’ll be able to spot ‘Solare’ from a mile away. You should give this fragrance a go if you’re looking for something casual to wear during the summer.
This seductive scent is made with a confident and daring man in mind. ‘Solare’ is a unique scent from the brand, with its own character, so it’s worth smelling in person if you’re unfamiliar with the notes in the cologne.
A lighter and cheaper version of Ultra Zest by Thierry Mugler.
Main Accords
- Citrus
- Musky
- Warm Spicy
Our Take
Launching recently in 2018, Virtu is the creation of perfumer Laurent Le Guernec. This scent is ideal for daytime use during autumn and focuses on leather accords with spicy top notes. Any Vince Camuto cologne review will point to this scent as one of the brand’s best sellers. This classic scent would suit any sophisticated man with refined taste. If you want a scent that you can wear for formal occasions or to the office, ‘Virtu’ is perfect.
In Virtu’s base notes, you’ll find cedar, leather, sandalwood and musk. The top notes include cardamom, papyrus, and pepper. Virtu’s middle notes are birch, Haitian vetiver and moss. You can expect to get about 5 hours of wear with this scent, putting it on a moderate level for longevity.
An inexpensive clone of Santal 33 from Le Labo.
Main Accords
- Woody
- Leather
- Warm Spice
Our Take
Eterno is the fourth male fragrance by Vince Camuto and was released in 2016. The inspiration for it came from the contemporary man who isn’t afraid to dress in classic white. This cologne is created for the magnetic man with a bold personality. It is a classic scent that you can throw on before you head out the door for the evening.
Our in-depth Vince Camuto cologne review considers Eterno to be an ideal warm-weather scent for spring and summer, but you can also wear it as a transitional fragrance going into autumn.
As a woody spicy scent, it focuses on Mediterranean notes with fresh hints of citrus and mint. Middle notes of saffron and Bourbon pepper. The base notes focus on cedar and patchouli. It has moderate longevity, which you would expect at the price point.
Eterno is the perfect choice for the classic man with refined tastes, who doesn’t want to break the bank for an everyday cologne.
Yes it’s cheap, but excellent value.
Main Accords
- Saffron
- Woody
- Green
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Researched by a team of fragrance experts.