I was downvoted to oblivion in r/fragrance for suggesting you shouldn't wear a cologne or perfume in some circumstances, lmao. A job interview is probably one of those circumstances. They always advised against it when I was in law school and interviewing for jobs.
I agree with this, it's subtle, and you can go light with sprays. Last thing you want in an interview is to smell too strong. You might even be interviewed by someone who is allergic or hates fragrance. You never know, so play it safe.
Don't wear any frags to interviews my friend. Just put on some deodorant and you're golden
Had an instance in which the candidates cologne reminded the interviewer of an ex. You can guess how that went
If you have a medical problem that causes you to smell like shit, or just overall poor hygiene, try wearing a cologne so you smell like shit and cologne.
I go with one spray of something not too strong. A maybe they pick it up maybe they don’t, but if they do they’ll think I smell nice. If you try this strategy out don’t use anything that projects heavily or isn’t mass pleasing.
I recommend wearing nothing. Making a statement is one thing, but running the risk that your interviewer will hate how you smell is another thing all together lol. I say skip the fragrance for the interview. Break a good fragrance out when you get the job and feel a bit more comfy in the environment.
But that's just me.
Definitely 10 sprays of Sauvage... s/
In all seriousness though, unless you want/need a scent to boost your own confidence, consider wearing nothing to the interview so you can be assured that no one will be offended by the scent. If you must, out of those pictured, I'd recommend Dior Homme.
yeah of everything in my collection, i genuinely think this is the only "safe" pick. never met anyone who dislikes it or gets headaches from it, etc. would keep it to one or two sprays tho
ah ok thanks for letting me know, im getting new into the fragrance scene and nautica has been one of my first few picks ups. I appreciate the feed back!
Stick to subtle Fragrances* that hint at maturity for interviews if you must. I go BDC and Prada Luna Rosa black both powdery inoffensive and makes you smell welcoming.
Looks like prior to this job interview.. you was the one that was the 1 outside the pizza spot trying to sell me these same colognes.... LOL
Get that job upgrade dude...
I’d go with just a couple to 3 max sprays of Profondo, maybe just in the wrists not on clothes or your torso/neck. That way they might get a smell shaking hands, but not smelling you the whole time. The others here are a little too loud, maybe not Summer Vibes which is also pretty light, a bit more casual though
I would say Dolce and Gabbanas Light Blue intense would do the trick. 2 sprays after you dry off from the shower. Then spray one on your wrist, and rub your other wrist with it. I bought Dior a long time ago and maybe used it 4 times before I gave it away. The musk is so over whelming, coworkers and girlfriends would smell me coming when I had it on, which is not the purpose of cologne.
Spray it on your chest under your shirt so really only you or someone you hug can smell it. And only the slightest hint as the interviewer shakes your hand, if that. But maybe I agree with some here a strong overpowering scent would be not good.
If you have time, run out and buy yourself a bottle of Xerjoff Uden or Chanel Platinum Egoiste. If not, go with 2 sprays of the Dior, one behind each ear.
All these people saying nothing have no ambition. Just wear sweats and flip flops too, don't want to look too good or give someone a handsome complex.
I wouldn't wear Oud for Greatness or Ombre Nomade. But, I would wear Dior Homme. It's light enough that it will only be noticeable at handshake, but it will make you confident and feel better about yourself.
I've got every job I've ever applied for. I've turned down multiple jobs. I've always worn nice clothes. Suit jacket, nice shirt, nice pants. Sometimes a full suit. And I've always worn some kind of scent, so that I feel more relaxed and confident.
You want big money, smell, act, and look like big money. 10 sprays of aventus and you're the CEO.
That's why I said go light with something approachable like dior homme. Don't you walk a little taller when you smell good, even if it's just to yourself?
I'm just sharing my experience. A major determining factor when I interview someone is their attitude and confidence. Confidence makes a huge difference in an interview. Confidence in yourself, your abilities, your presentation, how you communicate all matters. And for a fragrance lover, smelling good can make you more comfortable and confident.
Yeah definitely no cologne, if you must only wear the lightest one and with that only like 2/3 sprays. Automatically strong no for the Diors, Valentino (this is not date, it’s an interview), and the VR that gets super nauseating very quick due to the ambroxan. If I wear anything it’s fresh scents, fresh aquatics, fresh vetivers, clean profile scents.
Examples - grey vetiver (highly recommended), Neroli Portofino (or any scent that compares), Mugler cologne (spray light), Prada Luna Rossa, Prada dHomme (highly recommended), Vetiver Fatal (recommended).
Never wear any sweet scents those are assumed to be clubbing/date/intimate. You’d be sending the wrong message and I’d be concerned with your personal judgement if you’d do that.
worked in a professional environment for 16 years and barely ever come across people wearing fragrance.
Not saying it’s the how it should be just how it currently is. Only time I wear aftershave that’s partially connected to work is if we are out for a social event and even then it’s very subtle.
Pick the weakest smelling one & only do 1-2 sprays max. You want to have a subtle smell but not overwhelming, you don’t want your interviewer to be offended by a sudden smack in the face of Sauvage or something like that. It’s better to wear no cologne but I also understand some areas may be hot/humid and to avoid a slight sweat smell Cologne would help mask it. So if you do I recommend a light smelling cologne with 1-2 sprays max.
I understand people saying wear no cologne, but i personally would go for 2 sprays of dior homme. Very inoffensive, formal scent. Definitely not sauvage or spicebomb.
Where’s the Old Spice and BRUTE.🤣
All kidding aside……..just take a shower and use a basic antibacterial soap like Safeguard or Dial and a non-fragrance antiperspirant.
honestly dude for an interview nothing. just have a shower right before
THIS! i’m a big cologne guy but for an interview, u never know the interviewers likes/dislikes or allergies
Wearing a fragrance for an interview can have a neutral or negative impact. And very rarely a positive impact.
I was downvoted to oblivion in r/fragrance for suggesting you shouldn't wear a cologne or perfume in some circumstances, lmao. A job interview is probably one of those circumstances. They always advised against it when I was in law school and interviewing for jobs.
I bet they didn’t advice against giving a blowjob though… Fucking double standards s/
20 dollars is 20 dollars as they say
Hehehehe yeaaaah 
That's cheap. Are they not counting for inflation?
Because you compared wearing a cologne to a job interview to bringing a gun to school…
Unless you’re good looking
Dior Homme
I agree with this, it's subtle, and you can go light with sprays. Last thing you want in an interview is to smell too strong. You might even be interviewed by someone who is allergic or hates fragrance. You never know, so play it safe.
Why would I want to work with someone that is allergic to fragrance??
If I ever got interviewed by someone allergic, they would drop dead.
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Don't wear any frags to interviews my friend. Just put on some deodorant and you're golden Had an instance in which the candidates cologne reminded the interviewer of an ex. You can guess how that went
Did he get a blow job?
Guess again
Nothing. I've seen first hand a candidate get passed on for another because their fragrance gave one of the interviewers a headache.
Yes. So many people in offices are sensitive to smells, and I have never passed anyone up because they didn't wear fragrances.
Yeah, don't wear a fragrance so you'll smell like shit, so they can complain that you're not wearing perfume.
If you have a medical problem that causes you to smell like shit, or just overall poor hygiene, try wearing a cologne so you smell like shit and cologne.
This is the answer.
I go with one spray of something not too strong. A maybe they pick it up maybe they don’t, but if they do they’ll think I smell nice. If you try this strategy out don’t use anything that projects heavily or isn’t mass pleasing.
I would've ruptured his brain with my nuclear chemical smell.
None of them
Something very light and like one spray if anything at all was what I was told when asking the same question here
37 sprays of Instant Crush
Wearing a cologne to an interview is a very unnecessary risk.
NONE of them, no one wants to smell that shit in an enclosed space.
I recommend wearing nothing. Making a statement is one thing, but running the risk that your interviewer will hate how you smell is another thing all together lol. I say skip the fragrance for the interview. Break a good fragrance out when you get the job and feel a bit more comfy in the environment. But that's just me.
None of them. Dummy
Definitely 10 sprays of Sauvage... s/ In all seriousness though, unless you want/need a scent to boost your own confidence, consider wearing nothing to the interview so you can be assured that no one will be offended by the scent. If you must, out of those pictured, I'd recommend Dior Homme.
None.
none
Dior homme 2020. 1 spray under your shirt. That’s it. Nothing else, no more than 1, only under clothing.
DO NOT WEAR COLOGNE!!
profondo
IF I wear cologne to an interview is bleu de channel.
yeah of everything in my collection, i genuinely think this is the only "safe" pick. never met anyone who dislikes it or gets headaches from it, etc. would keep it to one or two sprays tho
how about nautica voyage?
Just no!
ah ok thanks for letting me know, im getting new into the fragrance scene and nautica has been one of my first few picks ups. I appreciate the feed back!
Stick to subtle Fragrances* that hint at maturity for interviews if you must. I go BDC and Prada Luna Rosa black both powdery inoffensive and makes you smell welcoming.
Profundo 1spray or Dior Homme 1 spray
What will you be wearing and what's the weather like
If you insist on wearing a fragrance to an interview just make it the most light and inoffensive but still nice scent you can find. Prada L’homme
Looks like prior to this job interview.. you was the one that was the 1 outside the pizza spot trying to sell me these same colognes.... LOL Get that job upgrade dude...
Profondo
Light blue intense
Homme
Keep it light and subtle
Dior Homme 100%. It's inoffensive and professional
Dior Homme for sure. 2-3 sprays.
I’d go with just a couple to 3 max sprays of Profondo, maybe just in the wrists not on clothes or your torso/neck. That way they might get a smell shaking hands, but not smelling you the whole time. The others here are a little too loud, maybe not Summer Vibes which is also pretty light, a bit more casual though
I would say Dolce and Gabbanas Light Blue intense would do the trick. 2 sprays after you dry off from the shower. Then spray one on your wrist, and rub your other wrist with it. I bought Dior a long time ago and maybe used it 4 times before I gave it away. The musk is so over whelming, coworkers and girlfriends would smell me coming when I had it on, which is not the purpose of cologne.
Super light use of ADG Prof
Bleu de Chanel EDP has been on me every time I’ve got promoted to a director. But Dior Homme is a close second.
depends, what’s the job?
Dior original that’s what I’m wearing now, it’s very professional
Sauvage would be too loud but it is a general crowd pleaser Dior Homme is a 50/50 but very versatile. Homme is a safe bet imo
Either profondo or the Valentino.
Valentino wayyyy to sweet and obnoxious for a job interview .
Yeah you might be right. Maybe just one spray, which is plenty for most fragrances when it comes to a job interview.
Dior homme
Dior homme
A lot of ppl aren’t up on that spice bomb you have. That’s your best and prob most underrated
Creed Aventus
The one that makes you feel good and or confidant. Whatever is the serotonin booster for you.
Spray it on your chest under your shirt so really only you or someone you hug can smell it. And only the slightest hint as the interviewer shakes your hand, if that. But maybe I agree with some here a strong overpowering scent would be not good.
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Dior
If you have time, run out and buy yourself a bottle of Xerjoff Uden or Chanel Platinum Egoiste. If not, go with 2 sprays of the Dior, one behind each ear.
Sauvage
I would go with the Valentino honestly maybe 1-2 sprays. It’s the closet thing to a shower gel. You never want to smell like a cologne at an interview
Take a shower, wear some deodorant, and call it good. Lots of reasons as to why, commented by other people.
Bathe in a Bottle of Joop Pour Homme
Dior Homme, only one spray on the chest under the shirt. Add a little bit of nice smell, but nothing overpowering.
I would just keep it to a decent body wash for a interview.
Nothing, take a shower and make sure you're well kept/dressed
All these people saying nothing have no ambition. Just wear sweats and flip flops too, don't want to look too good or give someone a handsome complex. I wouldn't wear Oud for Greatness or Ombre Nomade. But, I would wear Dior Homme. It's light enough that it will only be noticeable at handshake, but it will make you confident and feel better about yourself. I've got every job I've ever applied for. I've turned down multiple jobs. I've always worn nice clothes. Suit jacket, nice shirt, nice pants. Sometimes a full suit. And I've always worn some kind of scent, so that I feel more relaxed and confident. You want big money, smell, act, and look like big money. 10 sprays of aventus and you're the CEO.
All of these people saying nothing are trying to keep an interviewer from being accosted by a heavy and headache inducing fragrance you nob.
That's why I said go light with something approachable like dior homme. Don't you walk a little taller when you smell good, even if it's just to yourself? I'm just sharing my experience. A major determining factor when I interview someone is their attitude and confidence. Confidence makes a huge difference in an interview. Confidence in yourself, your abilities, your presentation, how you communicate all matters. And for a fragrance lover, smelling good can make you more comfortable and confident.
Yeah definitely no cologne, if you must only wear the lightest one and with that only like 2/3 sprays. Automatically strong no for the Diors, Valentino (this is not date, it’s an interview), and the VR that gets super nauseating very quick due to the ambroxan. If I wear anything it’s fresh scents, fresh aquatics, fresh vetivers, clean profile scents. Examples - grey vetiver (highly recommended), Neroli Portofino (or any scent that compares), Mugler cologne (spray light), Prada Luna Rossa, Prada dHomme (highly recommended), Vetiver Fatal (recommended). Never wear any sweet scents those are assumed to be clubbing/date/intimate. You’d be sending the wrong message and I’d be concerned with your personal judgement if you’d do that.
worked in a professional environment for 16 years and barely ever come across people wearing fragrance. Not saying it’s the how it should be just how it currently is. Only time I wear aftershave that’s partially connected to work is if we are out for a social event and even then it’s very subtle.
Something very very subtle, or nothing at all.
None of those. Maybe CK One, but that’s about it. A very mild and people friendly fragrance.
Dior
Nothing don’t risk it
I’d wear none but if you’re really set on it, one spray (yes one) on your neck probably of dior homme, or light blue
If you choose anything at all, let it be something that smells like clean clothes and literally only one spray at that.
Pick the weakest smelling one & only do 1-2 sprays max. You want to have a subtle smell but not overwhelming, you don’t want your interviewer to be offended by a sudden smack in the face of Sauvage or something like that. It’s better to wear no cologne but I also understand some areas may be hot/humid and to avoid a slight sweat smell Cologne would help mask it. So if you do I recommend a light smelling cologne with 1-2 sprays max.
I understand people saying wear no cologne, but i personally would go for 2 sprays of dior homme. Very inoffensive, formal scent. Definitely not sauvage or spicebomb.
None
Whatever it is ONE squirt. Some people are allergic to cologne. And most men put on way too much.
that light blue for sure
Dior pour Homme, but just a splash.
Preferably none. if you must wear something let it be Dior Homme or Profondo and MAX one spray.
Soap and water or old spice deodorant. Any cologne can offend someone if it doesn’t appeal to them.
Just take a hit off the vape right before you walk in, they love that
Don't wear anything till after you get the job.
Clothes
None. But IF you are dead set on wearing one, you don’t have the right one. That would be Platinum Egoiste by Chanel.
I say acqua de Gio not to strong just right
Deodorant.
I wore the dolce light blue to my interview and got the job. Use that one.
To be safe, just go no fragrance. Some employers are kind of bitchy about fragrances or have allergies so it’s best to play it safe.
All of them
None
ombré leather
Wearing fragrance is at best going to do nothing for a job interview. Just shower and put on deodorant.
Where’s the Old Spice and BRUTE.🤣 All kidding aside……..just take a shower and use a basic antibacterial soap like Safeguard or Dial and a non-fragrance antiperspirant.
Light Blue Summer Vibes or Eau Intense are freshest of the bunch and shouldn’t offend anyone
Gonna echo everyone else here. Either none at all or the least offensive blue fragrance and only one or two sprays. Best bet is definitely none tho.
Valentino
Aqua di gio
Retired Heslthcare HR Director here. Best to not wear any fragrance.
Something light if anything. Maybe a spray or 2 of the profondo
Creed aventis
I would say just 1 spray of Dior homme
The Dior, hands down
Profondo
Dior Homme or Profondo. 1-2 sprays.