The Best Fragrances for the Office

According to fact, how you smell as you leave the office is just as important, perhaps more so than how you look as you leave the office. Good or bad, the choice of fragrances you wear can often have an impact on the people. The catch is in finding a good balance between being noticeable and overpowering your entire team.

Read on to get your complete guide to workplace suitable fragrances — and some ground rules to follow so you never smell too much (or not enough).

What Not to Wear

Before diving into the best fragrances, let’s talk about what to avoid:

Super Musky Scents

Too bold, too musky fragrances can be overpowering and are distracting to your professional presence.

Evening-Only Scents

Fragrances that are marketed as being ‘dark’, or ‘night’, are designed to be worn in the evening and may be a little too intense for daytime environments.

How to Choose an Office Fragrance

When choosing a scent for work, keep these characteristics in mind:

• Light and Fresh: The two that work best in professional settings are either aquatic or citrus based.
• Moderate Longevity: Not overpowering throughout the day, long lasting.
• Balanced Power: Subtle, but not at all intrusive.
• Memorability: A special but without outlandish sense of smell that makes a good impression.

Top Fragrances for the Office

Here are some of the best office-friendly fragrances for men:

Creed Aventus

Creed Aventus is bold, fresh and versatile and is considered the “king” of fragrances. It’s subtle enough for the office but strong enough for evening, and while it does the trick for evenings you’re not getting mowed down at the office.

Bvlgari MAN Wood Essence

Bvlgari MAN Wood Essence is a newer fragrance with a green, woody scent, that is both great for daytime wear. With just the right amount of intensity it makes for a great work out.

D&G The One Grey

The sophistication of this vetiver heavy scent. It’s pleasant, but professional; with its grapefruit top note and balanced longevity.

Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

Grey Vetiver EDP is offered in a powdery and unique scent for premium touch. You’ll stand out, quietly enough.

Hugo Boss Bottled

BOSS Bottled is a classic fragrance, versatile, eternal and universally appreciated. It makes a great signature scent.

Issey Miyake Pour Homme

This fresh, fruity, and opening all day scent can be described. Once you’ve seen it, it’s clearly a classic and easy to recognize one, but it’s far less common one.

Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio

Acqua Di Gio is still a classic, still smells lovely. Citrus notes makes it a perfect add to an office wear.

CK One

CK One is affordable and iconic, it’s a nostalgic citrus and green scent – and it’s still relevant today. It’s an awesome budget friendly option.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

Fresh and effortlessly airy, this aquatic fragrance is just about about as fresh as it gets. The light weight won’t overwhelm colleagues and it’s light enough for daily wear.

Prada L’Homme

Prada L’Homme is a powdery, floral modern all-rounder. It is slightly stronger than the others, which makes it a great choice, if you’re looking for something different.

Conclusion

In a professional setting, your fragrance says a whole lot about you. Appropriate scent can increase confidence, impress, and even add to your professional image.

Timeless classics such as Hugo Boss Bottled and CK One, along with recent favourites such as Prada L’Homme, appear above to make sure you smell great but also stay on the good side of the office.