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- As a professional perfumer, I love recommending fragrances I think my clients will love.
- I’d wear Karat EG by Maison d’Etto, which has notes of rose, on a date.
- Rain Cloud by Perfumer H, which smells fresh and has orange-flower notes, is perfect for the office.
As a professional perfumer with five years of experience, I believe the purpose of a great fragrance is to highlight and amplify the best version of yourself.
Whether you’re looking for a scent to wear to the office or impress your date, here are some of the best perfumes I’d recommend picking up right now.
Karat EG by Maison d’Etto is a great scent for date nights
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In my opinion, you should always wear a fragrance on a date. That said, your perfume shouldn’t take over and sit in as a third wheel during the outing.
Instead, it should provide a sense of intrigue and mystery, tastefully inviting your date to come closer (if that’s what you want). If you ask me, a rose scent is the perfect way to achieve this.
I recommend trying a scent like Maison d’Etto’s Karat EG — it’s sultry, earthy, and refined. It balances elegance with notes that evoke timeless sophistication.
Un Musc by Obvious Parfums is a refreshing, warm scent
I believe everyone should have a musk in their perfume collection, and one of the best I’ve ever smelled is Obvious Parfums’ Un Musc.
People often associate “musky” with “dirty,” but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. A musk is a fragrance that smells like warm, clean skin without the soapiness.
I think of musks as more intimate scents, as you often have to be close to the wearer to be able to smell the fragrance.
Un Musc is refreshing, bright, and subtly warm. Plus, it’s versatile enough to wear in every season.
If you’re looking for a scent to wear at work, I’d recommend Rain Cloud by Perfumer H
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Professionals often ask me which unique fragrances are appropriate for the office. Aside from recommending something that won’t leave a scent trail behind the wearer, I suggest finding a fragrance that feels clean. In my opinion, this can create an air of trustworthiness and intelligence.
The best scent I’ve found that captures this essence is Perfumer H’s Rain Cloud. It feels fresh, with vetiver (fragrant grass) and orange-flower notes. I often wear it to first-time client and investor meetings.
No. 10 Désir du Coeur by Thomas Kosmala makes me feel unstoppable
I think everyone has a scent that can make them feel on top of the world when they put it on.
It took me years to define what this scent was for myself, but eventually, I discovered Thomas Kosmala’s No. 10 Désir du Coeur — it’s spicy, radiant, and captivating.
Its notes of amber, fresh spices, and lemon zest make me feel confident and powerful.
If you want a fresh start, I suggest grabbing Debaser by D.S. & Durga
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A good fragrance can help you enter a certain mindset. For example, there are some perfumes I turn to when I want to lift my spirits or focus on a goal I’m working toward.
One of my go-to scents is D.S. & Durga’s Debaser. It has lush fig notes, evoking the essence of fresh growth. When I wear this scent, I feel like I’m stepping into the day with a renewed sense of purpose.
