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Hey Dapper dude… Looking for best men’s perfumes for workplace to sort out your work style? You have come to the right place! 🙂

Wearing a pleasant fragrance before leaving home for the workplace is an everyday habit of many.  Smelling clean and fresh not only boosts your confidence but also makes your personality appear elegant to others. Taking care of your self-hygiene and avoiding body odor is one of the fundamentals of self-care etiquette. For this reason, having a signature fragrance is beneficial for both men and women. (You can read about the BEST WOMEN’S PERFUMES FOR WORKPLACE here.)

But when it comes to choosing the right kind of fragrance for workplace, many men seem to struggle. There are many scents available in the market but not all of them are suitable for office/work hours. Hence, selecting the best fragrance that is workplace appropriate needs careful consideration.

LIST OF BEST MEN’S PERFUMES FOR WORKPLACE

1. Ralph Lauren Polo Blue for Men

This woody and citrusy scent is perfect for day time wear. It’s an old favorite of many and has retained its popularity over the years.

• Top notes: melon de cavaillon, lush accord, lush watery melon
• Middle notes: cucumber, tangerine & clary sage absolute
• Base notes: amber wood, patchouli Coeur & sheer musk

2. L’eau D’issey By Issey Miyake for Men

This cool and refreshing fragrance is perfect to alleviate your daily work style. A little goes a long way, its a great value for money fragrance.

Top notes are of grapefruit and fresh cardamon, Middle notes are of sage and lavender and Base notes are of white patchouli and clear wood intermingle with pure vetiver.

3. Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette Spray for Men

This is the best budget friendly men’s fragrance suitable for day time. It has been a used and loved by young and the old alike.

Top notes are Coriander, Mint; Heart note is Lavender and Base notes contain Amber.

4. Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb Eau de Toilette Spray for Men

This male equivalent of the Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf for Women is no wonder a bomb! This spicy and oriental scent is perfect for day time wear. The notes of this scent include a wonderful combination of chilli, saffron, leather, tobacco, vetiver, bergamot, grapefruit, elemi and pink pepper.

5. Nautica Voyage By Nautica For Men

This is another great budget friendly daytime men’s perfume on our list. This fruity fragrance is a nice change to the typical male fragrances.

Top notes include Green leaves, Apple, Lotus; Bottom notes have Water lotus; and Base notes have Cedarwood, Marine notes, Amber.

6. Ferrari Scuderia Red for Men Eau De Toilette Spray

Continuing with our picks of fresh citrusy scents which are easy on the men’s pocket, this Ferrari Scuderia Red for Men is another cool option. It is a pretty recent entry in the fragrance market, yet it has created its spot among the best fragrances.

• Top notes are bergamot, mint, orange, lemon verbena, petitgrain and galbanum
• Middle notes are jasmine, geranium, orris and nutmeg
• Base notes are cedar, sandalwood, moss and vanilla

7. Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren for Men

This masculine scent produced by the house of Ralph Lauren is great for day time as well as night time. This sporty scent is claimed to be very long lasting by its users.

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Top notes are aldehydes, artemisia, lavender, mandarin orange, mint, neroli, bergamot and lemon; middle notes are cyclamen, ginger, seagrass, jasmine, rose, brazilian rosewood and geranium; base notes are sandalwood, amber, musk, guaiac wood and cedar.

8. Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent for Men

This uber masculine fragrance is perfect for the male boss figure as it exudes power and authority. It is very long lasting and a bit in the stronger smells category.

Top notes are aldehydes, artemisia, coriander, clary sage and bergamot; middle notes are carnation, patchouli, cinnamon, orris root, jasmine, vetiver and geranium; base notes are honey, leather, tonka bean, amber, musk, civet, oakmoss and vanilla.

9. Prada Luna Rossa Eau De Toilette Spray For Men

This clean, crisp and aromatic fragrance is perfect for any man to start their day right. This one is loved by men and women, interestingly enough…which makes it a great gift option for men! 🙂

• Top notes are of lavender absolute & bitter orange
• Heart notes are of clary sage & spearmint
• Base notes are of ambrette absolute & ambroxan molecule

Having discussed some of the best men’s perfumes for workplace, let’s have a look at a few common queries by buyers regarding fragrances.

IS IT APPROPRIATE TO WEAR PERFUME AT WORK?

Although many offices are now having protocols for wearing fragrances to work due to medical conditions of employees. So, if your office has a clear cut policy of no-perfume-at-work, then you have to make the best use of your body lotions and body mists.

A safe bet is to avoid overpowering, strong and pungent scents during office hours. Not only for the sake of people around you with any medical conditions, but also to keep yourself looking professional. Moreover, it is pretty understandable that a mysterious, flirty scent with strong notes is more suitable for after-work hours.

WHAT KIND OF FRAGRANCES INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK?

Normally, juicy and citrusy fragrances are said to be uplifting your mood and boost productivity at work. Fragrances with notes of Lemon, Peppermint, Ginger, Jasmine are said to elevate your mood and mind alertness.

Indeed, a clean and fresh scent will work as energy booster, while being pleasant to your co-workers (or people around you) as well.

WHAT ARE EAU DE PARFUM (EDP) AND EAU DE TOILETTE (EDT) ?

Eau de Parfum (EDP) is more concentrated than Eau de toilette (EDT), hence lasts longer than that. It is generally considered to be used for ‘night wear’. However, there is no hard and fast rule. You can easily use the EDP for day time, keeping in mind that the scent is not too prominent that it makes it feel ‘out of the place’. I usually use my favorite EDPs in day time because of the benefit of not having to re-apply them often. You can easily get a 4-5 hours of wear time with an EDP.

Eau de toilette (EDT), which is literally translated as toilet water, is lightly scented and used as a skin freshener. It is usually applied directly to the skin. It contains a lower percentage of fragrant essential oils than eau de parfum, hence is generally considered to be used for ‘day wear’. EDTs usually last for a good 3 hours. The price point of EDTs is usually lower than EDPs.

FINAL THOUGHTS

So this was a detailed guide on How to choose the Best Men’s Perfumes for Workplace. I hope now you will easily select one of the best work appropriate fragrances for yourself or for the favorite man in your life!

Keep checking this website here for more style guides related to work fashion!

Are you a Girl Boss who is struggling to find the Best Women’s Perfumes for Workplace? Let’s solve this problem!

Wearing a pleasant fragrance before leaving home for the workplace is an everyday habit of many.  Smelling clean and fresh not only boosts your confidence but also makes your personality appear elegant to others. Taking care of your self-hygiene and avoiding body odor is one of the fundamentals of self-care etiquette. For this reason, having a signature fragrance is beneficial for both men and women. (You can read about the BEST MEN’S PERFUMES FOR WORKPLACE here)

But when it comes to choosing the right kind of fragrance for workplace, many women seem to struggle. There are many scents available in the market but not all of them are suitable for office/work hours. Hence, selecting the best fragrance that is workplace appropriate needs careful consideration.

LIST OF BEST WOMEN’S PERFUMES FOR OFFICE WEAR

1. Dolce & Gabbana Eau de Toilettes Spray, Light Blue

• One of the best clean and fresh scents I have ever come across!
• SCENT NOTES:
• Top: Sicilian cedar melds with the crisp vibrancy of apple and the guileless charm of the bluebell
• Heart: Bamboo nestles amid a glorious feminine bouquet of decadent jasmine and delicate white rose.
• Base: Redolent citron wood is entwined with voluptuous amber and a suggestive caress of musk.

2. Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf for Women

Hands down the best perfume known as ‘signature scent’ of many women!

Scent Notes: Tea, Bergamot, Sambac Jasmine, Orchid, Freesia, Rose, Patchouli

3. Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl

Ever since I was a student, this was my most favorite budget friendly fresh fragrance!

SCENT NOTES:

Top notes are black currant, mandarin orange and apple tree blossom; middle notes include honeysuckle, lily, violet, mint, grapefruit, lemon and rose; base notes are magnolia, leather, sandalwood, jasmine and cedar.

4. Ariana Grande Ari Eau de Parfum Spray for Women

A yummy fragrance with fruity and sweet notes. Don’t spray it too much as it’s kinda strong so a small amount goes a long way!

SCENT NOTES:

Top: Crispy Pear, Pink Grapefruit and Juicy Raspberry.

Heart: Soft Muguet and Rose Buds, creamy Vanilla Orchid.

Drydown: Creamy Musk and Blonde Woods and touch of Marshmallow.

5. Twilly d’Hermes by Hermes 

A bit on the higher end price point but worth every penny due to its sophisticated spicy and oriental aroma combination.

SCENT NOTES:

Top Notes: Ginger

Heart Notes: Tuberose

Base notes: Sandalwood

6. Gucci Bamboo by Gucci for Women

This one has a soft powdery scent which is suitable to be worn all year round.

Top Notes: Casablanca lily

Heart Notes: Orange blossom, Ylang ylang

Base notes: Sandalwood, Tahitian vanilla, Ambergris

7. Moschino Stars Eau De Parfum Spray

Got this as a gift a few years back and been hooked to it ever since! Its a perfect women’s perfume for workplace as well as for night time.

SCENT NOTES:

Top notes are of peony, may rose and citron. Heart notes are succulent Jasmine Orange Blossom and precious Lily of the Valley. Base notes are amber, ambroxan, vetiver and driftwood.

8. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea

The best budget friendly one on this list of Best Women’s Perfumes for Workplace.

This is my personal favorite, refreshing fragrance that I wear to work every day. I have been using it for years. It is pretty mild and won’t be noticed by people around you unless they take a sniff. This alone makes it very work appropriate fragrance as it is not overpowering at all. The staying power of this EDT is a reasonable 4-5 hours on me (but it varies on different people of course). The slim bottle design makes it perfect to carry it with you in your bag.

SCENT NOTES:

Top Notes: Lemon, Orange, Rhubarb, Bergamort, Peppermint

Heart Notes: Green Tea, Jasmine, Celery Seed, Carnation

Base notes: Oakmoss, Musk, White Amber, Caraway, Fennel

9. Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette Spray for Women

10. Lacoste Touch of Pink Eau de Toilette for Women

A beautiful day time fragrance with notes of Coriander Leaves, Blood Orange, Cardamom, Jasmine, Violet Leaves, Carrot Seed Oil, Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla; makes it the best perfume to gift a woman.

Having discussed all the best perfumes suitable for workplace, let’s have a look at some of the common questions regarding fragrances.

IS IT APPROPRIATE TO WEAR PERFUME AT WORK?

Although many offices are now having protocols for wearing fragrances to work due to medical conditions of employees. So, if your office has a clear cut policy of no-perfume-at-work, then you have to make the best use of your body lotions and body mists.

A safe bet is to avoid overpowering, strong and pungent scents during office hours. Not only for the sake of people around you with any medical conditions, but also to keep yourself looking professional. Moreover, it is pretty understandable that a mysterious, flirty scent with strong notes is more suitable for after-work hours.

WHAT KIND OF FRAGRANCES INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK?

Normally, juicy and citrusy fragrances are said to be uplifting your mood and boost productivity at work. Fragrances with notes of Lemon, Peppermint, Ginger, Jasmine are said to elevate your mood and mind alertness.

Indeed, a clean and fresh scent will work as energy booster, while being pleasant to your co-workers as well.

WHAT ARE EAU DE PARFUM (EDP) AND EAU DE TOILETTE (EDT) ?

Eau de Parfum (EDP) is more concentrated than Eau de toilette (EDT), hence lasts longer than that. It is generally considered to be used for ‘night wear’. However, there is no hard and fast rule. You can easily use the EDP for day time, keeping in mind that the scent is not too prominent that it makes it feel ‘out of the place’. I usually use my favorite EDPs in day time because of the benefit of not having to re-apply them often. You can easily get a 4-5 hours of wear time with an EDP.

Eau de toilette (EDT), which is literally translated as toilet water, is lightly scented and used as a skin freshener. It is usually applied directly to the skin. It contains a lower percentage of fragrant essential oils than eau de parfum, hence is generally considered to be used for ‘day wear’. EDTs usually last for a good 3 hours. The price point of EDTs is usually lower than EDPs.

FINAL THOUGHTS

So this was a detailed guide on How to choose the Best Women’s Perfumes for Workplace. I hope now you will easily select one of the best work appropriate fragrances for yourself or for your favorite Girl Boss!

Keep checking this website here for more style guides related to work fashion!

If productivity and organisation are the skills you want to master, then getting a good planner is a must! With the help of a planner, you can keep track of your goals, upcoming important events, or even note down your important thoughts. A good planner is supposed to provide optimum functionality with minimal design and layout. Minimalist planners are all the rage these days and for a good reason!

You might have wondered why would you need a planner in the first place? Well, the answer is simple. A good planner helps you stay productive and organised. While you can use it for goal setting, checking up on your constant progress and meet important deadline, you can even utilise it to plan productive work breaks during the day.

Even when everything is digitalised around us and we have numerous options of online planners, the importance of physical planners can not be overshadowed. The joy you get after striking out or putting a check in front of a “task to be done”, is incomparable! Physical planners also let your eyes rest from the screen glare. Thus, focusing on your thoughts and writing them down is not strenuous for eyes. Also, they are a great gift option for performance and productivity freaks in your circle!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MINIMALIST PLANNERS?

While planners come in different shapes and sizes, picking a minimalist planner will serve you for a long time. A minimalist planner makes your planning strategy easier for you. It does not overwhelm with its design, yet it provides optimum functionality. Especially if you are a beginner in using productivity planners, it is recommended that you choose the ones with minimalist design and layout for premium experience.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST PLANNER TO MAXIMISE PRODUCTIVITY

There are many planners available in the market, but choosing the one that fits your needs can be a daunting task. Whether you want a minimalist daily planner, a journal perfect for BuJo (Bullet journaling), or an eco-friendly reusable planner, we have you covered. Check out the curated list below that will help you choose the best minimalist planner to meet your requirements.

LIST OF BEST MINIMALIST PLANNERS FOR PRODUCTIVITY

1. Ifocus – A5 Work Planner

This A5 sized planner is specifically designed while keeping the entrepreneurial and Business planning in focus. It is an undated, 90-day planner rather than a full year one, because the designers believe that once you set goals which can be achieved in a short and practical deadline, that’s when you get successful. It is created by an entrepreneurial couple with a set target to deliver a professional product to its customers. For such attention to detail and dedication in their business, many customers vouch for excellent customer support.

The Ifocus – A5 Work Planner planner has monthly, weekly and daily planner pages in sequence and the pages are ink proof. Another good feature is that it lays flat when opened, which adds great ease for writing. The cover of this minimalist planner is made of a beautiful luxurious to touch, and the navy color adds a premium business look to it. It comes with a quick start guide which is pretty interesting and useful as well.

Most people use it for single project lasting 90 days but sometimes people could accommodate multiple projects as well. However, it is recommended by the creators to use it for one focused project. The planner promises to help you stay on track, stay organized and focused. The only downside to this product is that it is a very specific and detailed, so it may not cater to a wider audience who are looking for a general planner.

2. Bliss Collections Daily Planner

If you are looking to buy a minimalist planner that is made with environment safe materials in USA, then look no further! This Bliss Collections Daily Planner comes with 50 undated, 8.5×11-inch notepad style tear-off sheets. The paper is thick and good quality which prevents ink bleeding.

This elegant and minimalist planner has multiple sections catering to different planning needs of the customer. It has a gratitude reminder on the top of the sheet, which will encourage you to start your writing by first focusing on the positives in your life. It has an appointment tracker, to-do list and ‘must be done today’ sections. This helps you to prioritize your tasks and stay focused and productive.

The water intake section is my personal favorite as it helps you keep hydrated throughout the day. (You can read about some of the best water bottles to keep with you during the day for achieving optimum water intake.) The ‘health and fitness section’ is very useful for tracking your daily movement, exercise, yoga or any other fitness activities that you perform. This way it helps you stay motivated and in a way answerable to yourself also! The ‘achievement tracker’ is a great tool for acknowledging the progress you are making on the way to achieve your final goal. This helps you stay positive and committed to your plans.

The Bliss Collections Daily Planner is a pretty affordable daily planner which will not make a dent in your pocket. Though many users praise the overall quality of this product, however, many would prefer if it comes with a hard covering or a binder of some sort.

3. Action Publishing UNDATED Minimalist Day Planner

This UNDATED Minimalist daily planner by Action Publishing comes in different sizes, i.e. Medium (7×8.5 inch) and Large (8.5×11 inch). The product is true to its name and very simple yet efficient in its design. If you are someone who likes to design your own journaling/planning layout, then this minimalist planner is perfect for you.

The planner comes with double loop wire binding that lays the pages when opened. Days of the week are laid out on two consecutive pages with vertical spreads, which makes it great for bullet journaling as well. It is great for daily planning as well as doodling.

Majority of the users find it a great product for its price point with flexible design and sturdy make. The planner is pretty easy to carry as it is not very heavy for its size. However, some users find the pages to be a bit thin if written on with sharpies or dark markers/pointers.

4. LUX PRO Productivity Planner

This Productivity Planner is great for managing your time, projects and goals. The planner has a PU lather binder in dark brown color cover which gives it a very executive touch. It has 6-ring ‘clip-in, clip-out’ system that adds great flexibility and versatility to this planner. Separate inserts are also available for this planner. This also helps you to be a mindful shopper by refilling rather than tossing away the used product.

The package with a gift pack, an organizer and a refill of 6-month page pack with UNDATED A5 size papers. It includes pages for calendars (dated), long term goals, daily planners (undated), weekly reflections. There are pages for notes, finance tracker, savings tracker and project planner. It has a zipped pocket for small stuff, Various document pockets; card slots and an Elasticated Pen Holder.

It is a well-made and sturdy product which makes it a great gift option for ambitious, goal driven people in your life. One complaint by the buyers regarding the page quantity of the refills is that it should have 365 daily planner pages rather than 180.

5. Rocketbook Fusion Smart Reusable Notebook

The Rocketbook Fusion Smart Reusable Notebook provides an innovative solution to the way notebooks/planners are used. This eco-friendly notebook provides you with the love for writing notes by hand, yet it reduces paper wastage. This notebook comes in 2 sizes i.e. the Executive and the Letter size. The executive style is 6×8.8 in, whereas the Letter size comes in 8.5×11 in. It has 42 pages comprising of calendar, to-do lists and note templates. The overall design is sleek and minimal with 8 colors to choose from. The package also includes a Pilot Frixion Pen and 1 microfiber cloth.

This smart notebook comes with the innovation which reduces the paper wastage. It does so by the help of Rocket application which is freely available for Android and Ios. Once you have written down on the pages of this notebook, you can scan and upload them on any of cloud service(s) you use. Once you finish uploading your data, you can wipe clean the pages with the damp microfiber cloth.

Customers love the wide variety of page types such as monthly, weekly planning pages, OKR (Objectives and Key Results), grid and lined pages. It is a sturdy and light weight planner hence it is easy to carry. Some of the users found the provided Pen to be a bit leaky, so the 0.5mm Frixion Pen is quoted to be a better choice.

FINAL THOUGHTS ON MINIMALIST PLANNERS

The best minimalist planners are discussed above, all having specific premium features. To achieve your goals, you need to plan and be consistent with your efforts. A planner is a useful too to will help you prioritise your tasks and finish them in given timeline. Hence, you can choose from the above options the best planner as per your needs.