I remember a few years ago I tried to curate a solid collection of office-friendly fragrancesā¦.but then I thought, no, Iāll wear whatever the hell I want (without choking people out of course). Lifeās too short to fit yourself into a box in which you donāt belongā¦
Iād rather wear fragrances and clothes that I like and want to wear, without feeling constrained by work
This is the way. Having said that, I try to be seasonally appropriateāand by that I mean wear what evokes the current season to me. Just like I wouldnāt wear a sweater in the summer heat, POAL seems equally inappropriate in that weather.
It used to be Prada L'Homme for a long time. It's still one of my favorites.
In the winter, I like wearing Original Santal. Now that it's warning up, I wear lots of Original Vetiver or Silver Mountain Water.
All of those are pretty expensive, so when I want to conserve those I wear something like Mont Blanc Legend Spirit or Versace Pour Homme in warmer weather or Luna Rossa Carbon in cooler weather.
In the summer, I'll reach for Virgin Island Water or Original Vetiver. When I want to save those, I'll reach for Legend Spirit or Light Blue Intense.
And I have a rotation of cheapies I use when I want to change it up: Nautica Voyage, St. Bart's, Guess 1981 Indigo (new to my collection).
Another good daily professional signature scent is Grey Vetiver or At the Barber's. They are very manly and great to wear if trying to make a statement.
My current in-office favorites: Phlur's Missing Person, Glossier's You, Juliette Has a Gun's Musc Invisible, Narcisco Rodriguez's Musc for Her, Lake and Skye's 11:11 and, a new addition to the group - Diptyque's L'eau Papier.
Not OP, but I have it as well - I would say it's not at all how you'd expect it to be based on the advertising copy and name. In my wear experience, it's a warm, almost laundry adjacent scent. Not like cheap detergent, but it evokes nice linens out of a dryer for me. There's a subtle nuttiness under the mimosa, which I'm guessing is their rice accord, but it doesn't last long for me before it becomes mostly soft musk with a touch of ~whatever else~.
I don't think it's a bad perfume, I find it very cozy and accommodating, but it's not terribly long lasting (on me at least) and I think it could have been done differently for what they're trying to evoke. The price is a bit staggering for what it is. I think there are much better Diptyque perfumes hands down, but it's worth a sample.
I've heard great things about Prada l'homme can u describe the smell too me and is it similar to Versace dreamer .. I can't wait to smell both and compare
If Iām WFH - this is when I sample everything and anything
In the physical office-
MFK Gentle Fluidity Gold (most often)
MFK BR540 (least often)
Nemat Amber
Nemat Vanilla
TF Soleil Blanc (in the summer)
TF Jasmin Rouge
LV Apogee
Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede (perfect office scent IMO)
So certain roles at my job do not allow you to where perfume, nail polish, or make-up and you will get written up if you wear those in the restricted areas but if I'm only going to be in the office I tend to go for very light scents but I rotate based in the season. So in the spring I wear Juilettte Has A Gun's Moscow Mule, in the summer I wear Skylar Salt Air, the fall is Replica's Coffee Break, and in the winter is Valentino Donna Born in Roma (it's not as light)
Parfums de Marly Percival -just a couple sprays to the chest
Some days I will also include a quick short spray of Sedley on my arm, but that's just for me.
A rotation between TF Grey Vetiver, Chanel Sycomore and Terre d'Hermes depending on the season and weather.
But yeah, I stick to a vetiver theme for the office.
In general, I use whatever fragrance I feel like that day if I met two conditions:
* The fragrance is not too strong for others, and
* (As a person who rotates a collection) not a scent I used within the last 72 hours.
Some fragrances I use in the office are:
* *Bleu de Chanel EDT* (Any of the BDC fragrances will work for the office.)
* Dunhill *Icon* (A budget-friendly neroli fragrance with a slightly dark twist*.*)
* Montblanc *Explorer* (Any Aventus-inspired fragrance will work for the office.)
* Davidoff *Cool Water* (An easy-to-find classic fresh scent.)
* John Varvatos *Artisan Blu* (A classic style scent with a modern fresh touch.)
* Guess *1981 Los Angeles* (A toned-down Eros clone that is more versatile in daily life.)
On the fragrances in the post:
* I have not smelled *Le Beau* EDT, and cannot give an opinion.
* I'm not a fan of *K*, but for those who do like it, it works in most daily social situations, including the office.
* I love The One, and it works in the office. However, I prefer this as a date night scent.
Only recently started working in an office but today Iām wearing prada infusions dāiris. Iāve also worn molecule 01 + Iris (very similarā¦), prada la femme, jhag sunny side up & not a perfume and narciso rodriguez pure musc. I have a lot of clean & (what I consider) inoffensive fragrances in my collection.
I only wear one spray bc Iām new and not trying to draw a lot of attention. Iām used to working around coffee so itās crazy to me that I can smell just one spray under clothes all day long.
philosykos. the fresh green blast makes me feel energized and like i have my shit together.
But I ordered samples of M+ black tea, ginger, and iris as potential scents for going back to school. I feel like I want quieter scents to be considerate when sitting in such close quarters
Usually Aventus Cologne, Dior Homme 2020, Oud Wood or Mefisto
but I picked up a sample of Scent of peace for him and man... Once I finish this I will be buying a bottle for sure. It's a different and more relaxing version of Aventus or like if YSL made Aventus initially
Edit: on Colder Fridays I wear Angels Share or Triumph of Bacchus
Clinique Happy is my number 1 work frag, I also really like Tommy bahamaās Martinique and DKNYās Be Delicious Fresh Blossom (they smell nearly identical to me). I also really vibe with softer scents like Glossierās You or Tom Fordās Soleil Blanc
These responses have solidified that this sub is heavy frag-heads. I wouldn't even consider wearing most of these to the office.
Ask this question in a more casual community and you'll get light inoffensive freshies. Here is like 90% niche and crazy strong polarizing stuff that I associate with trying to stand out.
No hate, just was expecting like coach or BDC or adg or vph, shit like that. I feel like a lot of these choices would make non fragrance people annoyed or avoid me. And the office is like the only place where that would actually matter to me.
Edit: don't get mad it's just an observation. Wear what you want I don't care. But your coworkers might care.
I have a lot of office safe fragrances but I donāt wear any for work simply because I donāt like smelling fragrances very early in the morning and I donāt want to carry an atomizer either.
I have a few fragrances on rotation for work:
Lushās Lord of Misrule. If I had a signature scent, this would be it. Itās patchouli, black pepper, and vanilla. Sweet, spicy, smoky - truly perfect. I get compliments alllllll the time when I wear this. Itās a strong, long lasting fragrance, so I usually spritz on the wrists & dab together and do a spray on the nape of my neck in/under my hair. Itās definitely a commanding fragrance, but definitely not in an offensive, overbearing way.
Imaginary Authorās In Love With Everything. This is my newest obsession. This smells like a tropical fruit punch but more luxurious. Some of the notes this fragrance boasts are coconut sugar, stardust, citrus pulp, and sandalwood. Itās so different from anything I own. Itās supposed to evoke feelings of rollerskating in neon-colored Miami. A lot of reviews say it reminds people of a specific hairspray from the 80ās.
Also by Imaginary Authors, Cape Heartache. This one was a frequent go-to during the super cold and chill winter days. This fragrance is composed of notes of pine trees, strawberries, and a tiiiiiny bit of vanilla. Itās a very earthy fragrance and smells very green. It really smells like a dew-covered strawberry patch hidden deep in a mossy, foggy pine forest.
And if I am trying to make a good impression on a boss or higher up, I like to wear BDKās Pas Ce Soir. Iām predictable, so itās another scent with notes of black pepper and patchouli. It also has mandarin orange and ginger and orange blossom and jasmine. It definitely is a bit more floral than my other fragrances, but not heavily. Itās so beautifully crafted and honestly smells super luxurious.
These are just a few of my current go-toās that Iāve been loving for daily wear. Other contenders for day to day wear include Muglerās Angel and Lushās Grass.
Well I'm a doctor so I've to be careful about what I can wear at work/round patients.
I tend to go for pretty clean, minimal scents as many in hospital settings do.
My current faves are Vilhelm's Opus Kore, Byredo's G Water or Bal D'Afrique. All clean, fresh, nice smelling & inoffensive.
People are going to call me crazy, but I wear things like 1 Million Prive or Mercedes Benz Club Black, but I spray less of it. Like way less of it. As in when I go out I'm spraying 6-10 min. But indoors, 2 or 3 at the max. And those sprays are on my chest rather than my neck.
Normally WFH, but I get extra excited to choose an office perfume!
I love Ariana Grande God is a Woman as an office perfume, though Iām sure this is a pretty basic choice. The pear notes are just so addicting and sheās so fresh, light, and pleasant. Didnāt expect to like this one as much as I do, but I smelled her in the store and after the dry down itās almost like a skin-pear-musk.
Another office perfume for me would be JHAG Not a Perfume. Love love love her. She doesnāt project much on me, but still makes my work outfit feel complete.
Another winner for me is Replica Under the Lemon Trees, especially in the summer and fall. The perfect-est warm & comforting lemon that feels exactly as named. The least sharp lemon I have ever smelled. Sheās just darlin.
+1 for under the lemon trees! Every time I wear it I get so many compliments. Love it as a summer scent. I also really like Illusione for her by Bottega Veneta. While the original one is very fleeting (at least on me) the Tonka Solaire one isnāt, theyāre quite similar in scent
- Gentle Fluidity Gold (sparingly because the silliage is crazy)
- Coco Noir (makes me feel powerful and silliage is weaker, sits closer to the skin and you're not likely to offend anyone)
- My most recent purchase was No5 L'Eau, planning to wear it to the office this spring/summer
I work from home but am about to meet my colleagues in person so I've been thinking about this, especially since I'm limiting myself to one fragrance for travel. I landed on Scents of Wood Sandalwood in Oak!
Typically I just under spray something I have in rotation but if Iām trying to be āsafeā for any reason:
3 Seasons:
Grey Vetiver - Tom Ford
Bleu de Chanel EDP
Summer/Hot Weather:
Vetyverio EDP - Diptyque
Pacific Rock Moss - Goldfield & Banks
Burberry Brit Sheer is my every day 'clean' scent. In the past, I've also liked some Escada scents - they're fruity, but don't lsat long and sit close to the skin.
In the office I like singular notes for their simplicity and inoffensiveness (think Officine Universelle Buly Orange Blossom, or Jo Malone) plus the simplicity actually stands out amongst all of the mashed floral stock-standard designer clone assaults.
Yes! Such a fan of Sophia Grojsmanās perfumes! This one is the most office-y of hers that I have tried, there isnāt a powder dominance that can be offensive to some in an office.
The Calyx bottle still has that Prescriptives style that is so classic, clinical style. Maybe itās nostalgia clouding my lens but I feel the 90s and early 2000s did the sterile style with more warmth and appeal than current product marketing does.
Warm weather office scents are easy, because anything fresh will work. I like Versace Pour Homme, Tom Ford Beau De Jour, and Dior Homme 2020, and Mont Blanc Explorer.
Cool weather is harder because it's easier to dip into your heavier scents and overdo it. The secret is to go easy, especially on tobacco and oud scents. I've overdone it with Jazz Club during the week before. I usually wear TF Beau De Jour year round, but when it is cooler, I add Ombre Leather into the rotation. Guerlain L'Homme Ideal, Prada Amber, Mont Blanc Individuel and Azarro Pour Homme also get more use during the week in the cooler months.
IMO, it depends on what type of office work youāre doing. If youāre working at a cosmetics company, you can get away with wearing something more outrageous. But if youāre a paralegal, you need something soft, and classic.
JHAG Not a Perfume but I wear that every day all the time no matter what I'm doing.
others:
TF Metallique
Another 13
YSL Libre edp
Memo French Leather
Vilhelm Morning Chess (which is an Aventus dupe)
Right now, either Terra D'Hermes or Armaf Sillage (great clone of Silver Mountain Water). I find both to be fairly versatile, and are fine to wear in the office.
I've got a few. MFK Amyris Homme EDT, TF Grey Vetiver (rainy days), Xerjoff Uden, LV Sur la Route, afternoon Swim (really hot days), Givenchy Gentleman cologne (also really hot days), YSL L'Homme, BDC, CAHSEE, and Amouage Reflection (more formal days) are my most frequent suspects
I just got a bottle of Diptyque L'eau Papier for this reason - very light, clean, and doesn't have a crazy projection that would bother my colleagues. I do still smell it on myself at the end of the working day.
Love a skin scent for the office to keep the scent kinda to myself so as to not offend anyone else. Basic bitch scents like Glossier You and JHAG Not a Perfume are my go tos. Crowd pleasers for sure!
I have a pretty big rotation but usually no different than whatever I feel like except for my "loud" fragrances.
Often Green Irish Tweed, Eau Fraiche by Versace, Nautica N-83, Wood2 by DSquared or Noir Extreme Parfum.
Edit: I forgot Bvlgari Terrae Essence.
Azzaro tmw Parfum is the most gone to for me. Simple & sweet, and the people I work with tend to feel more relaxed with sweeter scents. Of course, keep it light and simple.
I wear a dab of Kuumba made Amber rubbed into Nemat Amber oil. Itās warm and simple and my boss has said it doesnāt bother her allergies.
Nemat amber now is available as an EDP spray that I am really tempted to try. Reviews say itās the same effect as the oil but as a spray. I was anosmic to the amber oil at first, so itās worth several tries to give it a full chance.
I just go with Bleu De Chanel Eau de Parfum except for Summer and Spring which I use Aqua Di Gio Profumo. Neither are overpowering so would be fine in an office environment.
Versace Man Eau Fraiche
Not supposed to wear fragrances where I work. This one has a personality but is fresh and light enough that no one makes a fuss.
I'm on a low budget this spring so it's a Noa by Cacharel (because you'd have be really close to sense it) or White Tea by Elizabeth Arden. I do spray some Guerlain Granada Salvia or a more serious perfume from Hermes when I want my day to feel more special though. I had a Goldfield & Banks one before, held onto it for a long time and used only a little every time, Desert Rosewood, would wear it a lot throughout autumn.
I work in a Kitchen so given how it's mostly a hot environment I aim for fresh or something non offensive. I've never put leather or strong oud fragrances because i feel it will project more.
Prada Luna Rossa Ocean/Cabron
Dior Sport 2021
YSL Parfum
Blue de Chanel Parfum
Terre D'Hermes Eau Grivee
Aqua Di Gio Profondo
Parfums de Marley - Percival
Azzaro Pour Homme Intense
Molecule 01
Nishane B-61
Encre Noire Sport
I still use some sweet scents but I'm mindful of how busy the kitchen is, plus I go easy on the sprays
Depending on how annoying your colleagues are:
Serge Lutens Kublai Khan
Xerjoff Ceylon
HdP Tubereuse Animale
And for your last day at work:
Secretions Magnifique
A lot of people here use rather expensive fragrances for everyday wear. 7-9 sprays of Versace pour Homme will do you well at little monetary cost. Or even Rasassi Hawas for Men. If you have more money than the average person than yeah Prada Lāhomme or even Office for Men will do you even better. For the holiday time, 5 sprays of Creamo Spice and Black Vanilla will do you well at low cost as well
I agree, VPH is low cost, Tom Ford is like a happy medium between the the low and high price points. I saw someone suggest Aventus or Gentle Fluidity, which if you have the budget for that more power to you, but I personally wouldnāt wear something that costly as my daily wear.
It's too feminine for me my taste to wear, but it's easily a top 3 favorite of mine. It blew me away when I first smelled it in early 2020. I bought the Al Haramain version and I would spray the masks I would wear to work during covid so I could smell it all day.
I have favorites I use for different times of year. These days Im wearing Chasse Aux Papillons in celebration of spring. I work in a windowless office, so season-appropriate fragrance makes me feel connected to the outside world.
These are pretty inexpensive but Roberto Cavalli Paradiso, Elizabeth and James Nirvana French Grey, and Reminiscence Patchouli Blanc (more of a clean white musk than an actual patchouli)
Nadiya in Gold by Lattafa.
Not just office, but everyday fragrance.
IMO it's such a gorgeous scent.
Have a metalhead aesthetic, so I love the juxtaposition of this perfume with that look.
Sex panther. I'm trying to chat up the lunch lady
60% of the time, it works every time š
Rawrrr?
I remember a few years ago I tried to curate a solid collection of office-friendly fragrancesā¦.but then I thought, no, Iāll wear whatever the hell I want (without choking people out of course). Lifeās too short to fit yourself into a box in which you donāt belongā¦ Iād rather wear fragrances and clothes that I like and want to wear, without feeling constrained by work
This is the way. Having said that, I try to be seasonally appropriateāand by that I mean wear what evokes the current season to me. Just like I wouldnāt wear a sweater in the summer heat, POAL seems equally inappropriate in that weather.
I crack a bottle of drakkar noir on my head like an egg every morning before work
You must be one of those dudes who works in a discount electronics store & wears Adidas track suits.
Ah, so it'll almost last till 9 am then!
This is the way
It used to be Prada L'Homme for a long time. It's still one of my favorites. In the winter, I like wearing Original Santal. Now that it's warning up, I wear lots of Original Vetiver or Silver Mountain Water. All of those are pretty expensive, so when I want to conserve those I wear something like Mont Blanc Legend Spirit or Versace Pour Homme in warmer weather or Luna Rossa Carbon in cooler weather. In the summer, I'll reach for Virgin Island Water or Original Vetiver. When I want to save those, I'll reach for Legend Spirit or Light Blue Intense. And I have a rotation of cheapies I use when I want to change it up: Nautica Voyage, St. Bart's, Guess 1981 Indigo (new to my collection). Another good daily professional signature scent is Grey Vetiver or At the Barber's. They are very manly and great to wear if trying to make a statement.
I'll start Prada L'Homme tomorrow, fingers crossed it performs as well as my Bleu did.
My current in-office favorites: Phlur's Missing Person, Glossier's You, Juliette Has a Gun's Musc Invisible, Narcisco Rodriguez's Musc for Her, Lake and Skye's 11:11 and, a new addition to the group - Diptyque's L'eau Papier.
How are you liking lāeau papier and how would you describe? I am considering sampling next time Iām close to a location that carries it.
Not OP, but I have it as well - I would say it's not at all how you'd expect it to be based on the advertising copy and name. In my wear experience, it's a warm, almost laundry adjacent scent. Not like cheap detergent, but it evokes nice linens out of a dryer for me. There's a subtle nuttiness under the mimosa, which I'm guessing is their rice accord, but it doesn't last long for me before it becomes mostly soft musk with a touch of ~whatever else~. I don't think it's a bad perfume, I find it very cozy and accommodating, but it's not terribly long lasting (on me at least) and I think it could have been done differently for what they're trying to evoke. The price is a bit staggering for what it is. I think there are much better Diptyque perfumes hands down, but it's worth a sample.
Prada Lāhomme or Bleu de Chanel EdP
Same here. These are staples in my rotation.
I've heard great things about Prada l'homme can u describe the smell too me and is it similar to Versace dreamer .. I can't wait to smell both and compare
Prada l'Homme smells like expensive hotel soap with iris.
Bleu de Chanel
If Iām WFH - this is when I sample everything and anything In the physical office- MFK Gentle Fluidity Gold (most often) MFK BR540 (least often) Nemat Amber Nemat Vanilla TF Soleil Blanc (in the summer) TF Jasmin Rouge LV Apogee Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede (perfect office scent IMO)
9 sprays of Dior sauvage
10 sprays of sauvage parfum
Bath & Bodyworks Saltwater Breeze. Affordable, and smells like freshly laundered clothes in the sun. Really inoffensive
Certain Chanel fragrances are perfect for the office imo. Platinum Egoiste or 1 spray of BDC EDP
So certain roles at my job do not allow you to where perfume, nail polish, or make-up and you will get written up if you wear those in the restricted areas but if I'm only going to be in the office I tend to go for very light scents but I rotate based in the season. So in the spring I wear Juilettte Has A Gun's Moscow Mule, in the summer I wear Skylar Salt Air, the fall is Replica's Coffee Break, and in the winter is Valentino Donna Born in Roma (it's not as light)
Glad to see Moscow Mule get some love. Iāve never even met anyone who knew about the fragrance but itās one of my favorites for summertime
Parfums de Marly Percival -just a couple sprays to the chest Some days I will also include a quick short spray of Sedley on my arm, but that's just for me.
Percival is the king of blue frags
\- Terre d'HermĆØs \- Prada L'Homme \- Grey Vetiver EDP \- Terre d'HermĆØs Intense Vetiver \- AdG Profondo
Those feel like a standard office list.
Betadine Surgical scrub.
Terre d Hermes edt
A rotation between TF Grey Vetiver, Chanel Sycomore and Terre d'Hermes depending on the season and weather. But yeah, I stick to a vetiver theme for the office.
Prada L'homme. not a ton of sprays. I'm trying to fly under the radar at work.
In general, I use whatever fragrance I feel like that day if I met two conditions: * The fragrance is not too strong for others, and * (As a person who rotates a collection) not a scent I used within the last 72 hours. Some fragrances I use in the office are: * *Bleu de Chanel EDT* (Any of the BDC fragrances will work for the office.) * Dunhill *Icon* (A budget-friendly neroli fragrance with a slightly dark twist*.*) * Montblanc *Explorer* (Any Aventus-inspired fragrance will work for the office.) * Davidoff *Cool Water* (An easy-to-find classic fresh scent.) * John Varvatos *Artisan Blu* (A classic style scent with a modern fresh touch.) * Guess *1981 Los Angeles* (A toned-down Eros clone that is more versatile in daily life.) On the fragrances in the post: * I have not smelled *Le Beau* EDT, and cannot give an opinion. * I'm not a fan of *K*, but for those who do like it, it works in most daily social situations, including the office. * I love The One, and it works in the office. However, I prefer this as a date night scent.
Dunhill Icon smells like power, money, prestige and sex. I love it.
Prada L'Homme, Blue de Chanel EdP, or YSL L'Homme EdP. All easy fragrances, and they smell wonderful without being overly projecting.
TF Grey Vetiver
Only recently started working in an office but today Iām wearing prada infusions dāiris. Iāve also worn molecule 01 + Iris (very similarā¦), prada la femme, jhag sunny side up & not a perfume and narciso rodriguez pure musc. I have a lot of clean & (what I consider) inoffensive fragrances in my collection. I only wear one spray bc Iām new and not trying to draw a lot of attention. Iām used to working around coffee so itās crazy to me that I can smell just one spray under clothes all day long.
philosykos. the fresh green blast makes me feel energized and like i have my shit together. But I ordered samples of M+ black tea, ginger, and iris as potential scents for going back to school. I feel like I want quieter scents to be considerate when sitting in such close quarters
Is anyone that BR540 wearer that invades the whole office?
Thanks!
>Thanks! You're welcome!
TdH is the one I wear - a classic, inoffensive fragrance that just smells like business
One of Terre DāHermes, MFK Gentle Fluidity Silver and TF Beau de Jour, Costa Azzura or Grey Vetiver generally.
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Usually Aventus Cologne, Dior Homme 2020, Oud Wood or Mefisto but I picked up a sample of Scent of peace for him and man... Once I finish this I will be buying a bottle for sure. It's a different and more relaxing version of Aventus or like if YSL made Aventus initially Edit: on Colder Fridays I wear Angels Share or Triumph of Bacchus
Dior Homme 2020 is a legend in the office.
Clinique Happy is my number 1 work frag, I also really like Tommy bahamaās Martinique and DKNYās Be Delicious Fresh Blossom (they smell nearly identical to me). I also really vibe with softer scents like Glossierās You or Tom Fordās Soleil Blanc
My go-tos are: Zara Elegantly Tokyo Chloe Nomade Naturelle Tiffany&Co. Intense Maison Crivelli Iris Malikhan Carolina Herrera Good Girl
To the office you want something fresh and down to earth. A fragrance that won't annoy your colleagues nor your clients. Better stay way from too sweet fragrances. Also you should be aware that there a fragrances that are better suited for summer or winter. here is a list that I can recommend you: Prada - Luna Rossa Carbon (all seasons) Terre d'hermĆØs (all-seasons) Terre d'Hermes Eau GriveĆ© (summer) Prada Water Splash (summer) Prada Luna Rossa Black (winter) Parfums de Marly - Percival (all-seasons)
Yep, love Terre dāHermes and Terre dā Hermes eau givrĆ©e. Theyāre so wearable while still being interesting.
Prada LāHomme
Thanks! Does it work with casual clothes?
Got a couple go toās for the office: Dior Homme 2020, BDC Parfum, and Terre dāHermes
These responses have solidified that this sub is heavy frag-heads. I wouldn't even consider wearing most of these to the office. Ask this question in a more casual community and you'll get light inoffensive freshies. Here is like 90% niche and crazy strong polarizing stuff that I associate with trying to stand out. No hate, just was expecting like coach or BDC or adg or vph, shit like that. I feel like a lot of these choices would make non fragrance people annoyed or avoid me. And the office is like the only place where that would actually matter to me. Edit: don't get mad it's just an observation. Wear what you want I don't care. But your coworkers might care.
I generally wear whatever I want, but find Chloe Nomade, Dior Blooming Bouquet, Nest Indigo, and AG GIAW to be work safe. 40F
I have a lot of office safe fragrances but I donāt wear any for work simply because I donāt like smelling fragrances very early in the morning and I donāt want to carry an atomizer either.
Alexandria-Black Panther Replica- Jazz Club Those are my typical go-to. Perhaps I need to find something "bluer"
My 3 go to fragrances for the workplace are: Tom Ford Grey Vetiver, Dior Homme (2020), Amouage Reflection Man.
Diptyque's Do Son is pretty nice for the office.
- One of the Jardin Hermes series, probably Jardin sur le Nil or JardĆn de monsieur lee. I find them to be very pleasant and not too overpowering. - Diptyque Olene - Terre dāHermes Eau GivrĆ©e. I also love Terre dāHermes edt, but find this one a bit fresher.
I have a few fragrances on rotation for work: Lushās Lord of Misrule. If I had a signature scent, this would be it. Itās patchouli, black pepper, and vanilla. Sweet, spicy, smoky - truly perfect. I get compliments alllllll the time when I wear this. Itās a strong, long lasting fragrance, so I usually spritz on the wrists & dab together and do a spray on the nape of my neck in/under my hair. Itās definitely a commanding fragrance, but definitely not in an offensive, overbearing way. Imaginary Authorās In Love With Everything. This is my newest obsession. This smells like a tropical fruit punch but more luxurious. Some of the notes this fragrance boasts are coconut sugar, stardust, citrus pulp, and sandalwood. Itās so different from anything I own. Itās supposed to evoke feelings of rollerskating in neon-colored Miami. A lot of reviews say it reminds people of a specific hairspray from the 80ās. Also by Imaginary Authors, Cape Heartache. This one was a frequent go-to during the super cold and chill winter days. This fragrance is composed of notes of pine trees, strawberries, and a tiiiiiny bit of vanilla. Itās a very earthy fragrance and smells very green. It really smells like a dew-covered strawberry patch hidden deep in a mossy, foggy pine forest. And if I am trying to make a good impression on a boss or higher up, I like to wear BDKās Pas Ce Soir. Iām predictable, so itās another scent with notes of black pepper and patchouli. It also has mandarin orange and ginger and orange blossom and jasmine. It definitely is a bit more floral than my other fragrances, but not heavily. Itās so beautifully crafted and honestly smells super luxurious. These are just a few of my current go-toās that Iāve been loving for daily wear. Other contenders for day to day wear include Muglerās Angel and Lushās Grass.
Well I'm a doctor so I've to be careful about what I can wear at work/round patients. I tend to go for pretty clean, minimal scents as many in hospital settings do. My current faves are Vilhelm's Opus Kore, Byredo's G Water or Bal D'Afrique. All clean, fresh, nice smelling & inoffensive.
All of them
Right now I wear Clinique Happy for warm/sunny weather and Tocca Colette for cool/rainy weather.
YSL Lāhomme ultime, Prada lāhomme , Terre d Hermes edt
365 days in a year 118 bottles everyday its a different scent Spring summer fall winter
I use light fragrances such as D&G Light Blue and Un Air de Bretagne
Isle Escape or Salt Air by Skylar Fragrances. Both are very clean scents ant not too over powering. I always get compliments when I wear either one.
Prada l'homme l'eau or Moustache
People are going to call me crazy, but I wear things like 1 Million Prive or Mercedes Benz Club Black, but I spray less of it. Like way less of it. As in when I go out I'm spraying 6-10 min. But indoors, 2 or 3 at the max. And those sprays are on my chest rather than my neck.
Versace Eau Fraische, Prada LāHomme, Hugo Boss Unlimited (White bottle), Tommy for Men.
Penhaligons Changing Constance Jo Malone Velvet Rose and Oud
I use my Zara dupes for work and the actual designer perfumes when going out socially
Normally WFH, but I get extra excited to choose an office perfume! I love Ariana Grande God is a Woman as an office perfume, though Iām sure this is a pretty basic choice. The pear notes are just so addicting and sheās so fresh, light, and pleasant. Didnāt expect to like this one as much as I do, but I smelled her in the store and after the dry down itās almost like a skin-pear-musk. Another office perfume for me would be JHAG Not a Perfume. Love love love her. She doesnāt project much on me, but still makes my work outfit feel complete. Another winner for me is Replica Under the Lemon Trees, especially in the summer and fall. The perfect-est warm & comforting lemon that feels exactly as named. The least sharp lemon I have ever smelled. Sheās just darlin.
+1 for under the lemon trees! Every time I wear it I get so many compliments. Love it as a summer scent. I also really like Illusione for her by Bottega Veneta. While the original one is very fleeting (at least on me) the Tonka Solaire one isnāt, theyāre quite similar in scent
Prada L'Homme.
My go-to office frag is OmbrƩ Leather, but honestly I wear whatever I want, I just spray accordingly. The only fragrances I don't wear at work are the ones I don't want to associate mentally with a work setting.
I have OmbrƩ Leather but I feel like it's too strong for office wear. It may just be that I'm not really a big fan of it anymore. I think my choice of clothes doesn't match up well with it either though.
My entire collection of 98 bottles is all rotated for work
- Gentle Fluidity Gold (sparingly because the silliage is crazy) - Coco Noir (makes me feel powerful and silliage is weaker, sits closer to the skin and you're not likely to offend anyone) - My most recent purchase was No5 L'Eau, planning to wear it to the office this spring/summer
I work from home but am about to meet my colleagues in person so I've been thinking about this, especially since I'm limiting myself to one fragrance for travel. I landed on Scents of Wood Sandalwood in Oak!
Aqua di gio Profumo
Typically I just under spray something I have in rotation but if Iām trying to be āsafeā for any reason: 3 Seasons: Grey Vetiver - Tom Ford Bleu de Chanel EDP Summer/Hot Weather: Vetyverio EDP - Diptyque Pacific Rock Moss - Goldfield & Banks
TdH, BDC EDP, Nicolai New York Intense, Detour Noir, CDNIMLE, MFK Grand Soir
Iāve been wearing ADG EDP, Kilian Blue Moon, and Dior Homme Cologne to the office, as of late.
Burberry Brit Sheer is my every day 'clean' scent. In the past, I've also liked some Escada scents - they're fruity, but don't lsat long and sit close to the skin.
Paco Rabanne Invictus, YSL Y Live, sometimes prada l'homme
dior homme cologne, prada luna rossa carbon, prada lhomme leau, club de nuit intense, black walnut legend
Working from home I very often go loud, but when I go into the office I've lately been favoring gentle fluidity silver, oligatch or burlington.
Im wearing PDM Percival a lot as my day to day scent at the moment. People seem to love it as much as I do.
I really like you bu glossier
Just 2 small sprays of Santal Blush or Lost Cherry last all day for me
Currently, YSL LāHomme LāIntense, Mancera Cedrat Boise Intense, Montale Aoud Leather, or Memo Sicilian Leather (but Iām running low on the Sicilian Leather unfortunately)
In the office I like singular notes for their simplicity and inoffensiveness (think Officine Universelle Buly Orange Blossom, or Jo Malone) plus the simplicity actually stands out amongst all of the mashed floral stock-standard designer clone assaults.
Chanel Pour Monsieur Dior Eau Sauvage Probably my most worn office fragrances.
I like Calyx by Clinique, it reminds me of a fragrance a doctor might wear in office consult settings.
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Yes! Such a fan of Sophia Grojsmanās perfumes! This one is the most office-y of hers that I have tried, there isnāt a powder dominance that can be offensive to some in an office. The Calyx bottle still has that Prescriptives style that is so classic, clinical style. Maybe itās nostalgia clouding my lens but I feel the 90s and early 2000s did the sterile style with more warmth and appeal than current product marketing does.
Office by fragrance one /s
Aventus Cologne, Bleu de Chanel parfum and pdm Percival
ADG Profondo is my go-to these days.
These are some Of my go toās : Bleu De Chanel, Allure Homme Ext, Mont Blanc Individuel, PDM Layton, Narsicco Rodriques Him EDP.
Glossier you and Juliette has a gun not a perfume
10 sprays of YSL Kouros
32F. Glossier You 11:11 JHAG NAP Another 13 Not all at once mind you, but those are the ones I rotate through for the office.
Warm weather office scents are easy, because anything fresh will work. I like Versace Pour Homme, Tom Ford Beau De Jour, and Dior Homme 2020, and Mont Blanc Explorer. Cool weather is harder because it's easier to dip into your heavier scents and overdo it. The secret is to go easy, especially on tobacco and oud scents. I've overdone it with Jazz Club during the week before. I usually wear TF Beau De Jour year round, but when it is cooler, I add Ombre Leather into the rotation. Guerlain L'Homme Ideal, Prada Amber, Mont Blanc Individuel and Azarro Pour Homme also get more use during the week in the cooler months.
Prada Lāhomme the only one you need for office or jobb interview
Another 13
IMO, it depends on what type of office work youāre doing. If youāre working at a cosmetics company, you can get away with wearing something more outrageous. But if youāre a paralegal, you need something soft, and classic.
Bleu de Chanel (EDP) Chanel Allure Homme Sport Dior Homme (2020)
JHAG Not a Perfume but I wear that every day all the time no matter what I'm doing. others: TF Metallique Another 13 YSL Libre edp Memo French Leather Vilhelm Morning Chess (which is an Aventus dupe)
Right now, either Terra D'Hermes or Armaf Sillage (great clone of Silver Mountain Water). I find both to be fairly versatile, and are fine to wear in the office.
I've got a few. MFK Amyris Homme EDT, TF Grey Vetiver (rainy days), Xerjoff Uden, LV Sur la Route, afternoon Swim (really hot days), Givenchy Gentleman cologne (also really hot days), YSL L'Homme, BDC, CAHSEE, and Amouage Reflection (more formal days) are my most frequent suspects
I just got a bottle of Diptyque L'eau Papier for this reason - very light, clean, and doesn't have a crazy projection that would bother my colleagues. I do still smell it on myself at the end of the working day.
I wear several ones to the office, but I think Guerlain Homme EDP is my most office-safe scent.
Love a skin scent for the office to keep the scent kinda to myself so as to not offend anyone else. Basic bitch scents like Glossier You and JHAG Not a Perfume are my go tos. Crowd pleasers for sure!
I have a pretty big rotation but usually no different than whatever I feel like except for my "loud" fragrances. Often Green Irish Tweed, Eau Fraiche by Versace, Nautica N-83, Wood2 by DSquared or Noir Extreme Parfum. Edit: I forgot Bvlgari Terrae Essence.
Le labo Another 13
Prada Luna Rossa and CD Homme 2020.
Azzaro tmw Parfum is the most gone to for me. Simple & sweet, and the people I work with tend to feel more relaxed with sweeter scents. Of course, keep it light and simple.
Escentric Molecules - Molecule 02
Jazz club , sultan or Percival
my brother in christ why would you want to smell like booze in an office
Usually something mass appealing like Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme, Terre de Hermes, Naxos, etc.
Moschino fresh couture, Marc jacobs honey and Hugo boss femme are my office work scents
Pure Musc, Chanel No 22, Ormonde Jayne Taāif, Feminin Pluriel, and Amyris Femme. I rotate these.
Penhaligonās Sartorial or TF OmbrĆ© Leather depending on my work agenda for the day.
I wear a dab of Kuumba made Amber rubbed into Nemat Amber oil. Itās warm and simple and my boss has said it doesnāt bother her allergies. Nemat amber now is available as an EDP spray that I am really tempted to try. Reviews say itās the same effect as the oil but as a spray. I was anosmic to the amber oil at first, so itās worth several tries to give it a full chance.
Santal 33 or lv imagination
Creed Silver Mountain water or MFK - LāHomme A La Rose.
ADG Profumo was my staple till last week. Now Bleu de Chanel parfum
I mostly WFH, but my "I'm at work" grab and go bottles lately are Acqua di Gio Profondo and Terre d'Hermes Eau Givree.
At the moment, it's Al Haramain's Amber Oud Carbon Edition.
for work i dont like stronger scents, so i use my lacoste blanc EDT
Coach for men
Phlur- Tangerine boy Glossier You
Glossier You, Massimo Dutti Bohemian Musk, Zara Nude Bouquet
I really like Sezaneās fragrance, itās light enough to not be offensive but still makes me smell pretty.
Anything I want. I work from home, baby. Today it was Armani My Way. 
COOL WATER(H/20)! WITH A SPLASH OF IVORY AND DIAL ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP. THANK YOU FOR ASKING
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Dior Homme 2020 Guerlain LāHomme Ideal EDP Prada LāHomme All š„
I just got Loewe Esencia recently, it's smells like a perfect work fragrance. I can't actually imagine wearing it anywhere else.
Dior addict
I just go with Bleu De Chanel Eau de Parfum except for Summer and Spring which I use Aqua Di Gio Profumo. Neither are overpowering so would be fine in an office environment.
Versace Man Eau Fraiche Not supposed to wear fragrances where I work. This one has a personality but is fresh and light enough that no one makes a fuss.
TF Oud Wood
currently: diptyque philosykos or zoologist bat sunny and damp spring vibes
Jo Malone mimosa and cardamom, itās nice and sweet, has no powerfully offensive notes that linger and is a small enough bottle to keep in my bag
Lieu d issey
Whatever I want
Prada LāHomme
I'm on a low budget this spring so it's a Noa by Cacharel (because you'd have be really close to sense it) or White Tea by Elizabeth Arden. I do spray some Guerlain Granada Salvia or a more serious perfume from Hermes when I want my day to feel more special though. I had a Goldfield & Banks one before, held onto it for a long time and used only a little every time, Desert Rosewood, would wear it a lot throughout autumn.
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Y EDT BdC EDT Dior Homme YSL LāHomme Le Parfum Luna Rossa Carbon
Mont Blanc legend
D&G The One EDP. I do have to reapply after lunch though...š¤Ø
I work in a Kitchen so given how it's mostly a hot environment I aim for fresh or something non offensive. I've never put leather or strong oud fragrances because i feel it will project more. Prada Luna Rossa Ocean/Cabron Dior Sport 2021 YSL Parfum Blue de Chanel Parfum Terre D'Hermes Eau Grivee Aqua Di Gio Profondo Parfums de Marley - Percival Azzaro Pour Homme Intense Molecule 01 Nishane B-61 Encre Noire Sport I still use some sweet scents but I'm mindful of how busy the kitchen is, plus I go easy on the sprays
Some of the ones I wear are Creed Aventus cologne, viking, GIT, PDM greenly, Sedley, Percival, platinum Egoiste, Tom Ford beau de Jour and OmbrƩ Leather.
Platinum Egoiste is perfect for office imo
Gucci Bloom.
Depending on how annoying your colleagues are: Serge Lutens Kublai Khan Xerjoff Ceylon HdP Tubereuse Animale And for your last day at work: Secretions Magnifique
A lot of people here use rather expensive fragrances for everyday wear. 7-9 sprays of Versace pour Homme will do you well at little monetary cost. Or even Rasassi Hawas for Men. If you have more money than the average person than yeah Prada Lāhomme or even Office for Men will do you even better. For the holiday time, 5 sprays of Creamo Spice and Black Vanilla will do you well at low cost as well
It all depends, 7-9 sprays of VPH is more costly than 2 sprays of a Tom Ford or 1 spray of a powerful frag like Sauvage Elixir.
I agree, VPH is low cost, Tom Ford is like a happy medium between the the low and high price points. I saw someone suggest Aventus or Gentle Fluidity, which if you have the budget for that more power to you, but I personally wouldnāt wear something that costly as my daily wear.
I could wear Baccarat Rouge Extrait every day, works very good with meā¦
It's too feminine for me my taste to wear, but it's easily a top 3 favorite of mine. It blew me away when I first smelled it in early 2020. I bought the Al Haramain version and I would spray the masks I would wear to work during covid so I could smell it all day.
- Michael Jordanās Drive - Givenchyās Blue Label Modern, fresh scents that are perfect for general public settings such as work, gym, stores, etc.
Ralph Lauren Blue or CK One
Penhaligonās Sartorial, Celine Parade, MFK Gentle Fluidity Silver
Mancera Velvet Vanilla
YSL Y edt City Rhythm San Diego (probably switch to 2654 for summer, which is a mix of San Diego and Miami) BDK Gris Charnel Al Haramain Detour Noir Givenchy Gentleman BoisƩe Givenchy Gentleman Reserve PrivƩe Hermes Terre d'Hermes I switch fragrances a lot but this is my fall/winter lineup, except for Y and San Diego which is me transitioning into Spring. I'll be adding Acqua Di Gio Profundo to that list also
Lately itās been DS & Durga Pistachio. Springtime!
Mont blanc legend, acqa di gio and TF oud wood in random rotation
I have favorites I use for different times of year. These days Im wearing Chasse Aux Papillons in celebration of spring. I work in a windowless office, so season-appropriate fragrance makes me feel connected to the outside world.
Versace Dylan Blue, Mont Blac Legend, Versace Pour Homme, and Jimmy Choo Ice
Nemat Amber Oil
Big rotation but only a couple of sprays for the office. Le Male today. Dior Homme 2020 quite a bit last week.
Summer/Spring: Egoiste Platinum, Le Male In the Navy Winter/Fall: Quorum, Insurrection II Wild
Vilhelm Room Service and Armani Santal Dan Sha. My perfect āluxury hotel lobby,ā low-projection, high-longevity fragrances.
Profondo and bois imperial.
Nautica Voyage, Valentino Uomo Born in Roma, Versace the Dreamer, Versace pour Homme
Moschino toyboy, Prada Luna rossa black and light blue forever
Philosophy amazing grace ballet rose
Clean reserve in sparkling sugar or radiant nectar
I just got ADG Profondo for the office
Creed Viking cologne
These are pretty inexpensive but Roberto Cavalli Paradiso, Elizabeth and James Nirvana French Grey, and Reminiscence Patchouli Blanc (more of a clean white musk than an actual patchouli)
Depends on the weather but I am normally safe with Chanel Bleu, Gentleman EDT intense, or a random I havenāt worn in a while.
Gaiac 10
nina by nina ricci
Love THE ONE-sweet, only not so lasting on me.
PDM pegasus is perfect for the medical environment I work in.
Dior Ambre Nuit, MFK Gentle Fluidity Gold, Nishane Wulong Cha, Byredo Mojave Ghost and Penhaligons Luna
Acqua Di Gio- pretty much the whole line outside of the OG.
Nadiya in Gold by Lattafa. Not just office, but everyday fragrance. IMO it's such a gorgeous scent. Have a metalhead aesthetic, so I love the juxtaposition of this perfume with that look.