You may wonder why fragrances to wear at work have to be different? It’s a valid question; a perfume is something that you enjoy wearing, a scent that you like, and it lifts your mood, so why does it need to be different from usual for the workplace? Well, the difference is the same as it’s between a day and night fragrance, a fragrance for a day out or a special occasion. 

A scent for work needs to be impressive but not overpowering, something that people know you for but don’t dislike. It should make you likeable, be fresh and invigorating and still be able to make a statement. Here’s our list of best office-wear colognes 

Coach Man 

It’s for those who have a dynamic personality; a person who’s liked by his colleagues and trusted by his seniors. It has a strong start with notes of green nashi, bergamot and kumquat but settles into something light and sweet with notes of cardamom, coriander and vetiver. A person who takes his work seriously but also keeps the environment light and healthy. 

Yves Saint Laurent Y 

This is for those who are always on the go; this scent can take you from boardroom to coffee with clients in one spray. A sweet-smelling fragrance with fruity notes of apple and juniper berries and woody notes of amber and cedar, this scent is one for the desk. While it’s sweet and lingering, it’s professional and one for the desk. 

DAVIDOFF Cool Water Reborn EDP (for Men) 

One can’t put Davidoff Cool Water under one specific category. This fragrance is for everyone, all occasions, seasons and time of the day. Therefore, it won’t be wrong to call it another perfect option for workplace fragrances. It’s liked by all and suit all age groups which makes it widely accepted. 

Nautica Voyage Man EDT 

This one is a budget option for those who want to make an impression but don’t want to spend much. Calling out all the freshers, this should be your first-salary investment. The scent is suave yet sporty, something that lasts long without being overwhelming or overtly intense.  

Jimmy Choo Man Blue EDT 

It’s fresh and woody and with warm notes of sage and sandalwood. It’s a concoction tailormade for leaders–the scent is people-pleasing but also authoritative, something that a leader needs to be. It’s subtle, versatile and still professional. 

Sauvage Dior 

It has universally appealing notes that are sure to get you compliments. It’s one classy choice that belongs to men who mean business but also know how to blow off the steam. The keynotes comprising bergamot, pepper, and ambroxan make for a sophisticated fragrance that’s liked and enjoyed by the wearer and all people around him. 

Hugo Boss Bottled Elixir Parfum

If you work in an environment which is fast-paced, bustling, and demanding, this fragrance will make you stand out from the rest. An appealing scent, this one has notes of incense, vetiver, and cedarwood that are warm and fresh at the same time.