Can wearing perfume actually create a successful career in the office?
Most believe that a polished sophisticated appearance within the office is vital in creating success. This means creating a wardrobe which is full of confidence and authority. However new reports suggest that considering fragrance as a late addition to this image is a big no no, and perfume is key to success.
After getting ready for a day in the office a lot of women will apply their perfume as a last step to getting ready in the morning. Sensory psychologist Avery Gilbert, says ‘Many women overlook perfume as a ‘last step’ in getting ready. In reality, fragrance is a key part of your presentation of self. Your fragrance should match what you’d want your ultimate self to be’
A lot of perfume reviewers have spent time explaining meanings behind the scents, where as Laura Donna, a fragrance coach believes that these explanations are more scent perceptions than facts.
Woody smells create trust, honesty, and true friendships.
Fresh smells create energetic, fun-loving, deal-making characteristics.
Oriental smells create sophisticated, sexy, tasty qualities within the wearer.
Floral smells create dreamy, feminine, and romantic qualities.
When you choose your perfume in the morning, before going to the office, women are advised to stay away from super rich perfumes which are saturated with powerful base notes. These can create ‘trouble like’ scents and can leave a lasting taste on others around.
It seems that perfume within the office should be worn to make you feel good and confident as this will radiate all around you. If you smell good, chances are you will feel good. Your hair perfect, and wardrobe immaculate, but your fragrance may be more engaging to some than your appearance.
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Raymond Matts says:
I have to agree with Avery, women as well as men should not overlook the step of applying a fragrance… furthermore, it should not be the last step before heading out. Instead, it should be the final step of ones grooming regimen.
As a designer of fragrances, I feel that we should choose a scent by how we wish to feel. Fragrances are very subjective, translating to different meanings based on ones own perception of the fragrance impression. This is missing from many new creations today though.
Fragrances are divided into different fragrance families, knowing your individual likes is more important. However, there are pitfalls to this approach. I never stay true to the traditional structures in my designs.. I guess you can say I’m bored with the status quo. So you may miss out by not wearing for a day to see if it is to your liking. Don’t go by what you read, instead purchase based on what you smell. How many wish they had spent more time with their significant other!
Never rely on the blotter, they were never intended for consumer use. Wear a fragrance for a day… see if you enjoy the trail. Never smell close-up with your nose. You need to experience the fragrance as it breathes. Don’t think that your skin alters the fragrance as much as you have been led to believe.. it doesn’t. Yes, there are isolated circumstances but, nowhere near the level you’ve been told.
There is a lot of misinformation on fragrance blogs today hindering the proper selection for an individual. There is an abundance of blogs critiquing without an understanding of fragrances in general.
“Women should stay away from super rich perfumes which are saturated with powerful base notes” Well not really! It is not just the base notes that can make a fragrance less desirable. It is really dependent on the overall structure. Power can come from middle notes as well. This is another discussion. For now, understand the intensity of what you like and temper how much you put on. Realize we do experience nasal fatigue and may not smell what we are wearing… however, the person next to you maybe drowning in your scent.
The key is wear a fragrance that becomes part of your aura, or personal space not others in a workplace. A fragrance that does not announce you as you enter, but instead leaves a pleasant experience as you walk by.
I love when a woman wears a fragrance that makes me want to pull her closer or just dream.. (yes, this is the workplace sorry).. versus pushing her away because it is too strong. Wishing she would shower! As for men, well the time has come for modernity, and yes men should wear something everyday. Preferably not Axe, great thought provoking ads with fragrances that smell older than what my father used to wear. The time is now for bringing men into the present century.
Tuesday, 21 April 2009 @ 5:09pm