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These Are The Fragrances That Will Have You Smelling Just As Good As You Look At The Office

Wear these scents if you want to be the best smelling woman in the office (but don’t want to be offensive!).
These Are The Fragrances That Will Have You Smelling Just As Good As You Look At The Office
By Kimberly Wilson · Updated February 5, 2024
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Perfumes aren’t just for going out — they are a vital part of our lives. 

Because we spend the majority of our time working (and subsequently, for many, in an office), it’s important to find an everyday scent that’s also “work-friendly” and uplifts your mood. The best kind of office fragrances not only smells good, but lingers appropriately, is not overpowering and strikes a balance between sophistication and suitability for daily wear. Most importantly, it complies with office perfume etiquette (remember, we’ve got to keep it cute, ladies). These tend to lean more clean, airy, sophisticated and crowd-pleasing.

If you’re a corporate baddie working 9-5 or struggling to look for a statement-making scent to match your office OOTDs, wear these scents if you want to be the best smelling woman in the office (but don’t want to be offensive!).

01
01 Lake & Skye 11:11 Azure

This cult favorite scent isn’t your regular “clean girl” fragrance – this one is a sheer, clean, aquatic and uplifting scent with an ethereal vibe.

Available at Lake and Skye
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02
02 Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59

The latest fragrance to join the cult-favorite collection, the Delicia Drench mist has mood boosting properties that are perfect for the workplace. The woody gourmand scent is infused with uplifting notes of vanilla orchid, sugared violet, and sheer sandalwood.

Available at Sephora
38 Shop Now
03
03 Mancera Roses Vanille

A combination of sugary roses and vanilla (duh), this combination makes for a beautiful, feminine scent that will be an absolute standout as soon as you walk in.

Available at Twisted Lily
180 Shop Now
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05 Parfums De Marly Oriana

A gourmand, floral and fruity fragrance, this one will have you smelling like light fluffy marshmallows with whipped cream. Oriana is a glowing delight of sweetness, softness, and sensuality.

Available at Nordstrom
375 Shop Now
06
06 Ouai Melrose Place

One of Ouai’s bestsellers for a reason, Melrose Place will quickly become an office fave. This is a velvety-rich rose scent infused with a swoon-worthy blend of bergamot, lychee, white musk, champagne, and more.

Available at Sephora
64 Shop Now
07
07 MIND GAMES J’adoube

A beautiful take on pomegranate, J’adoube will have people stopping in their tracks once they get a whiff of you. This is a captivating blend of fruity and sophisticated notes featuring spicy leather and amber.

Available at Neiman Marcus
375 Shop Now
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08 Phlur Father Figure

Phlur’s Father Figure Eau De Parfum is a provocative, green fig fragrance, that is commanding yet tender all at the same time. With notes of waterlily, lush fig, and cassis bud, this is the perfect work scent for everyone.

Available at Sephora
99 Shop Now
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09 Tom Ford White Suede

Everyone needs a little Tom Ford in their fragrance collection, and this beautiful, soft, musky scent is a great option to take you from day to night.

Available at Sephora
295 Shop Now
10
10 Daukens Arome Pink Cotton

A unique blend that happens when fresh meets sweet this distinctive fusion will have you smelling like cotton candy, zesty lemon and fresh laundry.

Available at Daukens Arome Co.
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11 Clean Reserve Warm Cotton

If you want to smell like you’ve just gotten out of the shower, and put on freshly washed clothes, this fragrance is for you.

Available at Sephora
110 Shop Now

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