The 5 best fragrances for everyday life in the office

No matter where you work and who you work with, it is always important to be aware of the power of perfume on the people around you. And especially our colleagues with whom we work literally side by side. We were impressed by the Japanese approach to this. They consider it bad manners to wear bright, persistent scents in public places. The Japanese generally value personal space very much and will never invade it. And an overly bright aroma can be unpleasant to others, so the Japanese usually choose very subtle, barely perceptible compositions that will not bother others.

In perfumery, as everywhere else, there are rules of etiquette. It is believed that during the day it is better to choose fresh and light aromas, and in the evening you can replace them with persistent and more “unstuffy” ones. But in our time, observing this is like eating pizza with a fork and knife, that is, making your life difficult. Heavy perfumes can smell great even before sunset, and fresh aromas can complement an evening dress. But with office etiquette, things are more complicated. Especially if you work in an open area and are close to your colleagues. There are a few general tips that will help you avoid the status of the most “unstuffy” employee (and we are not talking about being boring).

The most inappropriate smells for the office

Very sweet

Previously, it was considered rare to find a fragrance with pronounced notes of chocolate, caramel or candy. Sweet accords were often heard in the background, rather than occupying a central place in the olfactory pyramid. But today such perfumes are very popular, and many girls want to smell like a “sweet bun”. Still, it is better to postpone your task for the weekend, because in the office such aromas can fill the entire space and annoy your colleagues.

On a train

Another red flag in office perfumes is fragrances with a long-lasting silage effect. They usually fall into the oriental category and become the main cause of colleagues’ headaches. Moreover, longevity and silage are completely different things. The silage of an aroma is determined by the particles it contains that can remain suspended in the air for a long time. Therefore, it is not possible to determine how much silage a perfume will create by looking at its notes or reading its description. This can only be determined experimentally; apply perfume to your skin and walk around with it for at least a few hours.

Very complicated

Each of us has our own taste in perfumery. Some like pure aromas, where only one note is clearly heard, while others like perfume compositions where everything is intertwined. And that’s okay. But when choosing a fragrance for the office, it is better to choose more subtle and minimalist ones rather than rich and complex ones.

Two more important tips

Use perfume in moderation

The principle of “less is more” fits here perfectly. Two or three drops of your favorite perfume will be enough. Apply them to the pulse points (wrists, neck and behind the ears). They will sound good in these places.

Choose less concentrated perfumes

You can tell how concentrated a perfume is by its name. In perfume (Perfume) the percentage of pleasant smelling substances is the highest. The next place is occupied by eau de parfum (Eau de Parfume, EDP) – it is half as concentrated as perfume. Eau de Toilette (Eau de Toilette, EDT) contains 4-10% aromatic substances. The lowest concentration is in cologne (Eau de Cologne, EDC). Therefore eau de Toilette or cologne are the best options for the office.

Top 5 secret but cool office scents

The Eau de Toilette from the new Herbae Iris Pallida collection is soapy, transparent and slightly powdery. It is incredibly light with the faint aroma of freshly washed white sheets.

With Purple Eclipse, you will be immersed in the sweetness of tropical fruits, fragrant jasmine and creamy tuberose. Sweet and honeyed at first, it becomes fresher after a while.

Comptoir Sud Pacifique smells like iced green jasmine milk tea. Very delicate, thin and creamy. But also very long-lasting.

At first it smells like an expensive men’s cologne – a little sharp and fresh. And then it wraps around you like a cashmere sweater; it’s warm, soft, comfortable, and you don’t want to go out. Perfect for fall.

The smell of the sea breeze, salt water on the shoulders, and a snow-white linen shirt. Crisp, clear, and as fresh as can be. A warm reminder of summer.