Michael B. Jordan has always given me mysterious vibes and honestly, that’s part of the appeal. He keeps to himself, does a great job at protecting his personal privacy, and doesn’t overshare—even when it comes to his favorite cologne. Which is why I was shocked when he casually revealed a rare clue about his scent preferences on the Golden Globes red carpet. During a CBS interview with Gayle King, she asked the actor about his thoughts on a candle named after him, and after a quick sniff, he instantly "co-signed" it.
The exact "Smells Like Michael B. Jordan" candle is from Embery Candles and is available to shop on the brand’s website and Etsy. (Even better? It’s currently 20% off, bringing the price to under $20!) Its scent profile is “Amber + Dark Musk,” and is described as having a “dream boyfriend” scent—very on-brand for MBJ. Think: warm, masculine, and, dare I say, hard-to-pin-down notes like amber, musk, bamboo, and marine accord.
So that got me thinking: If MBJ approves this scent named in his likeness, that tells me a lot about his taste in fragrance! Since I’m still looking for the best Valentine’s Day gift to impress my husband, now’s the time to find some MBJ-matching scents.
Based on that description, I rounded up some of the best colognes and perfumes that mirror the candle’s notes. While we may never know MBJ’s exact signature cologne (a girl can dream...), these picks feel like a pretty solid place to start. Think rich ambers, smooth musks, and just the right amount of edge—the kind of fragrances that turn heads and linger in the best way.
Whether you’re shopping for your partner, your situationship, or simply crave a scent with A-list, leading-man energy, I’d confidently say these choices would earn MBJ’s stamp of approval (fingers crossed!).
Fragrances that smell similar to Michael B. Jordan’s-approved candle:
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir Eau de Parfum
Aerin Amber Musk Eau de Parfum
Shauna Beni-Haynes is the Senior Commerce Editor on Hearst Magazines’ central commerce editorial team, where she curates and edits shopping content across the company’s publications. Before joining Hearst, she spent six years as an editor specializing in product testing, digital feature writing, and top editing, with a focus on beauty and fashion coverage. Her work has appeared in Byrdie, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, Prevention, and Condé Nast Traveler. Shauna is a graduate of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and is passionate about multimedia storytelling in the beauty and fashion space. Explore her latest work at shaunabenihaynes.com.
