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post #1 of 34
1/30/13 at 6:29pm
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It's been a weird few months. I moved to Jamaica last year, had to come back to the States to close out two of my long-term contracts, one of them for almost 13 years, but recently found new work to replace it. The bad is that initially, for at least the next 4-6 months, they want me onsite (in the States) in a new office as the consultant. So yay, right? I'll be back in Jamaica soon enough.

Anyway, I've been shoved into a small-ish quiet room with 3 other folks that are, thank goodness, their hygiene is up to par. But that's all we share. We apparently do not share a love of fragrances. So to be a nice, new consultant, I've decided to not wear any colognes with nuclear projection or just are "difficult" to wear. Especially in cramped places.

No Secretions Magnifique... oh well.

So far, I think I'm doing quite well:
  • 01/23/13 - Creed Original Cologne
  • 01/24/13 - Ralph Lauren Purple Label
  • 01/25/13 - Creed Windsor
  • 01/28/13 - English Laundry Arrogance
  • 01/29/13 - Caron Yuzu Man
  • 01/30/13 - Kenzo Air


None of the above project like a powerhouse and suffocate the other workers. But what else would you guys call a decent office scent? I ain't giving up my hobby. But I don't want to intrude either.

And even though I try to keep my wardrobe up to date, I've not added nor subtracted some of the scents I got rid of during my first move.

Thanks in advance.
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post #2 of 34
1/30/13 at 8:09pm
I wear TdH quite often to work and never feel like I'm over projecting. Some may say differently. I also have been testing and wearing Aventus to work and it seems appropriate.
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post #3 of 34
1/30/13 at 8:47pm
Burberry London
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post #4 of 34
1/30/13 at 9:06pm
Wear what you like in moderation.
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post #5 of 34
1/30/13 at 9:29pm
Any of the Atelier Cologne fragrances. They last a long time, but sit very close to the skin.
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post #6 of 34
1/30/13 at 9:36pm
Chez Bond
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
Creed Neroli Sauvage
Spice & Wood
Terre d'Hermes

I woud also bring along Aventus - just light sprays under a shirt... But thats just me - I would never be without that or Spice & Wood.
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post #7 of 34
1/30/13 at 9:40pm
I think anything works if you apply in moderation, but here is a list of my favorite crowd pleasers

Roberto Cavalli Man
Caron Pour un Homme
YSL Rive Gauche
Hermes Bel Ami
Grey Flannel
Encre Noir
AdP Colonia Assoluta
Boucheron Jaipur
Guerlain Heritage
Terry Mugler Cologne
Creed Aventus
Creed GIT
Terre de Hermes
Chanel Egoiste
D&G Pour Homme
The Art of Shaving Sandalwood
Halston Man Amber
Gaultier 2
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post #8 of 34
1/30/13 at 9:54pm
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During the interview, I wore one spray of Aventus to the chest, applied 3 hours in advance after a fresh shower. Interviewed, got taken on the tour, came back to the interview room, which was approximately the same size as the current room, and still smelled it. Got a compliment from one the guys I now work alongside actually.

I tend to never overspray - notorious for maximum of 2 sprays, hardly never near the wrists or forearms since I'm a closet germaphobe and tend to wash my hands many times during the day.

But thanks guys for the tips. It's truly appreciated.
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post #9 of 34
1/30/13 at 9:58pm
Gucci Pour Homme II is my go-to.
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post #10 of 34
1/31/13 at 4:09am
Acqua di Parma Colonia and New West, Bulgari Man are all pretty benign. It may be a little more challenging if S Carolina warms up while you're there. The fact that you are even concerned about this suggests you are unlikely to overdo things even if you were to wear Cuba.
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post #11 of 34
1/31/13 at 4:56am
Some that are impossible to over apply:

Gucci Pour Homme II
Dior Bois d'Argent

But, of course, you can pretty much wear anything if you only do one or two sprays. Four sprays is risky!
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post #12 of 34
1/31/13 at 5:33am
Further votes in favor of GPHII, Rive Gauche and TDH- among the many great suggestions so far, these could blend in particularly well in an office environment, however without having to renounce individuality.

By the way, congrats on your professional achievements.
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post #13 of 34
1/31/13 at 5:39am
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Originally Posted by SirNosebleed View Post

Some that are impossible to over apply:

Gucci Pour Homme II
Dior Bois d'Argent

But, of course, you can pretty much wear anything if you only do one or two sprays. Four sprays is risky!

+1 for Bois D'Argent
GREAT office scent
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post #14 of 34
1/31/13 at 5:39am
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Originally Posted by SirNosebleed View Post

Some that are impossible to over apply:

Gucci Pour Homme II
Dior Bois d'Argent

But, of course, you can pretty much wear anything if you only do one or two sprays. Four sprays is risky!

+1 for Bois D'Argent
GREAT office scent
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post #15 of 34
1/31/13 at 5:54am
Gucci Pour Homme II
Mugler Cologne
Prada Amber Pour Homme
Boss Bottled
Prada Infusion d'Homme

All are great selections for the office.
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post #16 of 34
1/31/13 at 6:39am
Le Labo Rose 31, Creed OV, and the aforementioned Bvlgari Man. Two sprays of any of these would be modest, almost imperceptible.
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post #17 of 34
1/31/13 at 9:13am
I feel two sprays of most anything can be good for the office. Good luck at your new office!
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post #18 of 34
2/19/13 at 9:15pm
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So far, so good. Single sprays for heavier scents, no complaints and I'm not filling the room.

  • 01/31/13 - Creed Aventus
  • 02/01/13 - Creed Spice and Wood
  • 02/04/13 - Tom Ford for Men
  • 02/05/13 - Le Labo Gaiac 10
  • 02/06/13 - Creed Scent of Oger
  • 02/07/13 - Bond No. 9 Brooklyn
  • 02/08/13 - Marc Jacobs for Men
  • 02/09/13 - Bond No. 9 Riverside Drive
  • 02/11/13 - Bond No. 9 Wall Street
  • 02/12/13 - Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
  • 02/13/13 - MPG Garrigue
  • 02/14/13 - Creed Royal Oud
  • 02/15/13 - Creed Santal Imperial
  • 02/18/13 - Acqua di Gio Essenza
  • 02/19/13 - Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule


Oddest thing though - Santal Imperial has been the one that actually projected and got a couple of compliments.
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post #19 of 34
2/20/13 at 9:31am
I think you're doing splendidly. Wear what you please, with discretion and consideration. I think the key to your success is the variety of fragrances you are taking to work with you. In my experience, it's the person who wears the same annoyingly loud "signature scent" day after day who gets called into HR for reprimand.
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post #20 of 34
2/20/13 at 10:52am
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
Montale Black Aoud
Boucheron Jaipur Homme Edp
Costume National Scent Intense
Mulger A-Men

and similar, of course they are suitable for whole of the office. No body else has to apply anything else. lol
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post #21 of 34
2/20/13 at 3:35pm
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Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
Montale Black Aoud
Boucheron Jaipur Homme Edp
Costume National Scent Intense
Mulger A-Men

I wouldn't wanna be in the same elevator with someone wearing A*Men.
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post #22 of 34
2/20/13 at 3:48pm
Comme des Garçons Vettiveru for a refreshing and honest vetiver EDC, with a great bang-for-the-buck factor and huge splash bottle! It smells great and natural, doesn't get too boring and it is just great fun, being able to pour away and splash it on, since it is so cheap
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post #23 of 34
2/20/13 at 4:21pm
Another vote for GPH II.
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Gucci Pour Homme II is my go-to.
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post #24 of 34
2/20/13 at 5:10pm
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
YSL Rive Gauche
D&G pour homme (Made in Italy)
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post #25 of 34
2/20/13 at 6:04pm
Anything in my wardrobe except Opium or M7. Just don't overapply.
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post #26 of 34
2/20/13 at 7:23pm
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I must have really missed the bus with Gucci PH II. And I totally miss my bottle of Vettiveru. I might have to buy that again.
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post #27 of 34
2/20/13 at 7:36pm
Chanel Pour Monsieur (not the Concentree version) is perfect for low-key office wear. Monsieur de Givenchy - another always-right choice.
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post #28 of 34
2/22/13 at 3:28am
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Originally Posted by gerbick View Post

I must have really missed the bus with Gucci PH II. And I totally miss my bottle of Vettiveru. I might have to buy that again.

Great idea
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post #29 of 34
2/22/13 at 3:37am
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Originally Posted by Scentologist View Post

Wear what you like in moderation.

This. ANY scent is office friendly if applied correctly.
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post #30 of 34
2/22/13 at 4:25am
Creed' Santal Imperial is my office scent par excellence, Gucci Pour Homme II will nigh never offend. In summer Vreed MI behaves similarly, as will Blenheim Bouquet on me.
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post #31 of 34
2/22/13 at 10:14am
fujiyama private collection
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post #32 of 34
2/22/13 at 9:04pm
Gph ii
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post #33 of 34
2/23/13 at 5:27am
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Originally Posted by QWERTYOP View Post

This. ANY scent is office friendly if applied correctly.

I agree with this.

Some are better than others, of course.

Ones I like:
Cartier Roadster
Dior Homme
Midnight in Paris EDT
Bond Bleecker Street
Cartier Eau de Cartier Concentree
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post #34 of 34
2/23/13 at 2:30pm
I nuke em with 6+ sprays and tell em THEY smell if they make even the slightest negative comment.
The majority comes into my office and tell me it smells nice though.
A lot of times telling me it does smell bad in many of the other offices.

I wish the 80's were back though when it comes to frags.
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