Back at the office after the holidays? Perfume is part of your professional image, just like a smart outfit. But between the open-plan office, meetings and team lunches, a controlled trail is better than a cloud that arrives before you do. Here is how to choose an elegant, discreet perfume for work, and our LEBONFLACON selection for everyday wear.
Key takeaway: at the office, favour fresh or soft fragrances of light to moderate intensity, applied sparingly. Discover our perfumes for work.
The golden rules of perfume at the office
A professional perfume is above all a matter of moderation and respect for others:
- Stay discreet: in a shared space, a trail that is too strong can quickly bother people. You want a perfume that is noticed up close, not from the other side of the room.
- Apply lightly: two well-placed sprays are enough. No need to add more: your nose gets used to your perfume, your colleagues' noses don't.
- Choose the right family: fresh, aquatic, soft floral or musky notes are ideal. Keep heady orientals and very sweet gourmands for the evening.
- Think about longevity: a working day is long. A juice that lasts saves you from reapplying, and from overdoing it at lunchtime.
Our selection of perfumes for work
For him: fresh and clean
A clean, energising signature, perfect for a busy day.
- LE BON WANTEED: a light, spicy aquatic woody scent, discreet and easy to wear every day. From 29,99€.
- LA BONNE TERRE: a fresh mineral woody scent, understated and elegant, designed for the office. From 29,99€.
For her: soft and bright
Subtle femininity that accompanies you without taking over.
- LE BON YARA: a soft, bright floral, warm but measured. From 39,99€.
- LE BON SI: a refined fruity floral chypre, for a dressier touch. From 29,99€.
Unisex and versatile: the safe bet
Soft, elegant trails that suit everyone.
- LE BON KRYPTONITE: our amber woody best-seller, soft and crowd-pleasing, with a moderate intensity that is ideal for the office. From 39,99€.
- LE BON STELLAIRE: a gentle musky floral, with that clean, comforting "skin" note. From 39,99€.
Want to browse other discreet options? Explore our collections discreet perfumes, light and everyday.
Which scent family for the office?
The "safest" families at work are aquatic and fresh scents, soft florals and musky scents: they stay elegant without invading the space. To understand what suits you, read our guide to scent families.
Applying and making your perfume last at work
Spray on the pulse points (wrists, base of the neck) after moisturising your skin, without rubbing. Good longevity saves you from reapplying, and therefore from overdoing it during the day. Our creations are extraits concentrated at 30%: even applied lightly, they last more than 8 hours. To go further, see our 7 tips to make your perfume last and our guide to the difference between eau de parfum, eau de toilette and extrait.
Good to know: every order earns you loyalty points that convert into discounts, and referring your colleagues earns you even more. Order samples first to test your future office perfume with confidence.
Frequently asked questions: perfume at work
Which perfume to wear to the office without bothering anyone?
Choose a fresh, soft floral or musky fragrance of light to moderate intensity, and limit yourself to two sprays. At LEBONFLACON, LE BON WANTEED (for him) and LE BON STELLAIRE (unisex) are perfect for work.
How many sprays of perfume for going to work?
Two are enough: one on each wrist, or one on the neck and one on the chest. In a shared space, restraint is the rule: your perfume should be noticed up close, not fill the room.
Can you wear a sweet perfume to the office?
In moderation: very sweet gourmands can quickly become heady during the day. Choose a soft, light version, or keep these fragrances for the evening.
Ready to find your office perfume? Discover our selection of perfumes for work and all our extraits de parfum.
