Your office perfume should do two things: make you feel put-together, and never make a colleague reach for the window. In shared spaces, air-conditioned meeting rooms and crowded lifts, the right fragrance is subtle, clean and long-lasting. Here is how to choose it.

The golden rules of office fragrance

• Clean over loud. Fresh citrus, soft woods, iris and musk read as professional. Heavy oud and sweet gourmand scents are better saved for evenings.
• Close to the skin. Your perfume should be noticed when someone is near you, not from across the room.
• Two to three sprays. With an Extrait de Parfum, that is all you need for a full workday.
• Apply before you leave home. Never spray at your desk.

Best office perfumes for men

SIGNATURE — the ultimate office scent

Bergamot, lemon and pink pepper over powdery iris, ambroxan and cedar. SIGNATURE smells crisp, clean and quietly confident. Its scent profile is similar to Office for Men, a fragrance literally designed for the workplace. Launch price: Rs 3,397.

TITAN — polished and versatile

Fresh citrus and mint over incense, cedar and sandalwood. TITAN works from the morning meeting to after-work dinner. Launch price: Rs 2,997.

AZURO — fresh for summer offices

AZURO is light, aquatic and clean, ideal for hot days. Launch price: Rs 2,497.

LEGACY — for big meetings

When you need to make an impression, LEGACY brings a fruity, smoky confidence. One or two sprays only. Launch price: Rs 3,097.

Best office perfumes for women

CELESTE — soft and elegant

CELESTE is a gentle gardenia floral that feels polished without being heavy. Launch price: Rs 2,797.

TWILIGHT — a light touch of luxury

One spray of TWILIGHT leaves a soft, airy amber glow that feels expensive but never loud. Launch price: Rs 2,797.

What to avoid at work

• Over-spraying. If you can smell yourself strongly, others certainly can.
• Very heavy oud or leather during the day.
• Re-applying at your desk. Keep a travel spray for after work instead.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best perfume for office use?

A clean, fresh fragrance with moderate projection, such as SIGNATURE or TITAN for men and CELESTE for women.

How can I make my office perfume last all day?

Choose an Extrait de Parfum and apply to moisturised skin and clothing. More tips: how to make perfume last longer.

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