When looking for a fragrance to wear for the office, I look for something versatile in the sense that I can wear it all year round. I also look for a fragrance that won’t be overwhelming but distinguished enough to be associated with me.
The best advice I would give anyone looking for a daily perfume to wear to work is to get something unique but subtle. You don’t want to be walking around the office triggering anyone’s allergies. Another piece of advice I would give is to wear something that will make you feel good; you don’t need to take yourself too seriously. You already work hard enough. Allow yourself to have fun with your perfume.
For Her:
1. Chanel Chance Tendre EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Chanel |
| Best for | Women |
| Fragrance Family | Floral Fruity |
| Notes | Top: Quince and Grapefruit Middle: Hyacinth and Jasmine Base: Musk, Iris, Virginia Cedar, and Amber |
| Release year | 2010 |
| Longevity | Over 8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge |
While Chanel has many fragrances in their line that are strong and overpowering to some extent, perfumes from the Chance collection are all fresh, clean, and light in composition. Any scent from this collection would be a good choice to wear to the office, but I highly recommend Chance Tendre.
This scent is well-rounded and well-balanced. The opening of citrus, the heart of florals, and the warmer base is a basic composition we see recycled in most fragrances. What makes each fragrance unique, though, is the details and combination of specific notes. In Tendre, the hyacinth and jasmine add a softness and clean edge, making this floral fruity scent ideal for everyday wear, especially to the office.
2. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Scent EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Elizabeth Arden |
| Best for | Women |
| Fragrance Family | Citrus Aromatic |
| Notes | Top: Lemon, Bergamot, Mint, Orange Peel, and Rhubarb Middle: Jasmine, Musk, Oakmoss, Fennel, Carnation, and White Amber Base: Green Tea, Jasmine, Musk, Oakmoss, Celery Seeds, Caraway, Cloves, and Amber |
| Release year | 1999 |
| Longevity | Over 8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian |
Green Tea by Elizabeth Arden, in my humble opinion, is the perfect fragrance for the office. It is a balance of a crisp and clean fragrance profile. But more importantly, the green tea and mint notes lend a calming and refreshing quality, which is always good to have around you while at work.
Green Tea’s moderate projection and longevity of over 8 hours make it particularly office-friendly. Having moderate projection means the scent will remain close to you without bothering others around unless they get close. And it lasts long enough that you won’t have to reapply.
For Him:
1. Mark Des Vince Stranger Edition EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mark Des Vince |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Woody Aromatic |
| Notes | Top: Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, and Pink Pepper Middle: Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine, and Iso E Super Base: Incense, Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and White Musk |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Longevity | Over 8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Mark Des Vince |
At work, you would want to seem confident yet approachable. Serious, but not intimidating. I know that Stranger Edition by Mark Des Vince is the ideal fragrance to portray that image and impression of yourself.
This long-lasting men’s perfume has a classic feel that is subtle yet captivating. I would actually suggest this perfume for everyday use due to how versatile it is. In and out of the office.
2. Armani Acqua Di Gio Parfum
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Giorgio Armani |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Woody Aquatic |
| Notes | Top: Marine notes and Bergamot Middle: Rosemary, Clary Sage, and Geranium Base: Olibanum and Patchouli |
| Release year | 2023 |
| Longevity | Over 10 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas |
A very popular aquatic men’s fragrance, Acqua Di Gio Parfum by Armani is a classic amongst this fragrance family. Its crisp and light profile ensures it complements the office environment with a fresh, watery aroma.
This scent works well for your entire day at work, from business meetings to hanging out in the break room, as it will help you blend in seamlessly throughout the day.
Unisex:
1. Calvin Klein Everyone EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Calvin Klein |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Citrus Fresh |
| Notes | Top: Orange Middle: Black Tea Base: Haitian Vetiver |
| Release year | 2022 |
| Longevity | Over 8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Gabriela Chelariu |
This is an affordable fragrance option that is suitable for everyone. Everyone by Calvin Klein is a simple, subtle, and unique scent I highly recommend for the office.
Orange, black tea, and Haitian vetiver. That is what this fine, clean fragrance is composed of. It is a unique one for sure and stands out, but due to the scent’s moderate projection, it is inoffensive. If you’re only going to purchase one fragrance from this list, I would recommend this one.
2. Tom Ford Ombre Leather EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tom Ford |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Leather |
| Notes | Top: Cardamom Middle: Leather and Jasmine Sambac Base: Amber, Moss, and Patchouli |
| Release year | 2018 |
| Longevity | Over 8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Sonia Constant |
I know I said not to take yourself too seriously and let your fragrance be fun, but I’m still going to recommend a fragrance that screams business. You will want at least one perfume to help you stand out for your more important business meetings. For that, I recommend no other than Ombre Leather by Tom Ford.
This unisex fragrance is luxurious and sophisticated. The leather scent in it is strong and rich. I wouldn’t recommend this for everyday wear, though. Keep this as your secret potion to give you a boost of confidence for the days that you need it.
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