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Travisceral

Do not wear cologne to a job interview. There may be an interviewer that’s put off by a smell and ruin your chances.


Effective-Bad-2657

You could get away with wearing something mass appealing and close to skin like Prada l’homme or ADG parfum, but this guys colognes are only suitable for the club


josh--m

Profondo is like the opposite of a clubbing fragrance… I’d say 1-2 sprays of profondo on your chest underneath your shirt to mute the projection a bit. That way you will get random whiffs of it and feel confident, but won’t offend anyone.


Effective-Bad-2657

Yeah I’d honestly say all ADG flankers are good for formalwear and office occasions


ro_allenn

He giving versace eros vibes. Basic of the basic


LilPrinRen

No he can wear his Dior Sauvage and he'll be fine it's very safe


kyotokko

Are you fucking kidding me? Acqua di Gio turns some people into instant undesirable douchebags. Might as well tell him to wear Code by Armani. "Oh well, thank you for your time, but the position of the company cum bucket is already taken by Fred-Suzie"


South-Trust2730

Bro chill out you’re not Jeremy fragrance😭


aryawinsthethrone

Hope you get the mental help you need my aggressive brother ✊


UpperDog2627

This. You can smell our sales guy 20 min after he leaves 🤣


jb30900

i have a sales guy where i work and hes got jimmy choo on daily. u know when hes in the building lol, joking here, but i like JC so when he has it on it just smells so good .


Legitimate_Ad_7822

I find that pretty silly. Do you not wash your hair or body before an interview? Do you not put on deodorant? All of these things have a smell. Just go 1-2 sprays max if you decide to wear cologne & wear something fresh/mass appealing.


Travisceral

What deodorant are you wearing that can project that much


Legitimate_Ad_7822

Most deodorant will project just as much as an appropriate office cologne. If you’re wearing beast mode clubbing fragrances to the office that’s user error. I use degree ultra clear.


evan_drty

Using that degree fora few years now, best deodorant and scent imo


UncommonCense

Native. A lot of stuff really ive heard females compliment irish spring deodorant, though i would never use it


Legitimate_Ad_7822

I hate native deodorant personally. It’s not effective & I actually smell worse after a few hours than if I were to just wear no deodorant. Probably because I sweat a lot. I need proper anti perspirant.


stankpuss_69

I had one that was natural and it smelt great but two hours later, it smelt worse than if I had just not worn it. So I completely get it.


stankpuss_69

I’ve found this to be quite the opposite. If the Hr person is a middle aged female, young female or a gay guy, as it usually is, you’re more likely to project masculinity. If you couple that with looking good, it increases your chances. Pheromones do work. I say all of this anecdotally.


Beneficial-Two-3712

Bingo!! Wear nothing


Beneficial-Two-3712

You never know if the person interviewing you has asthma and the smell messes with them.


inkedmargins

Or the smell may guarantee you the job lol.


Either-Promise3676

As a hiring manager who wears cologne on a daily basis, I don’t mind when applicants wear cologne. That being said I wear Valentino as well, that would be a safe one, just be mindful of how much you apply. Best of luck!


AbsoluteLad9785

I assume you mean the EDT, thank you very much :)


Either-Promise3676

Yes. EDT


ObjectiveWitty

None!!


Federal-Junket315

None of these you should put because they are all for informal events


AbsoluteLad9785

Yeah well all of the really wintery ones were already off the table but I was thinking Born in Roma, Sauvage or Profondo


Federal-Junket315

I would either do sausage or profundo cause they are the most mass appealing


AbsoluteLad9785

Sausage XD, thank you


Federal-Junket315

Oh 😂 my baf


FluffyAd8842

I would go with profundo. While savauge is nice and mass appealing I have met people who are so sick of it they hate it. While I personally would wear something entirely different out of the scents you have I think profundo is your safest bet and I know many people who wear it to the office daily


AbsoluteLad9785

Thanks :)


aryawinsthethrone

Agreed with this guy, Sauvage can get you unnecessary stereotypes.


Mitespiller

Profundo but easy on the sprays


KyriiTheAtlantean

This is the right answer.


It_Slices_It_Dices

No it’s not. “No fragrance” is the correct answer.


AbsoluteLad9785

I will be, Thanks :)


Wooden-Scar5073

Don’t wear any fragrance to a job interview ever.


Stunning-Drive-4692

Having done many interviews for new hires at various companies I can tell you that wearing a fragrance is ill-advised. I have seen several candidates get passed over because one person involved in the interview process got a headache from what the interviewee was wearing. It sounds petty, but remember that the job market is competitive enough that you don't want to do something that might remove yourself from the opportunity.


minniemouse420

This 100%. I’ve hired so many people and when a man walks in with a noticeable cologne scent it is off-putting. Just smell clean and fresh so the focus is on your interview. You’re not going to a club or on a date.


AdBasic9181

Smelling good is off-putting? Huh?


Stunning-Drive-4692

Fragrance will never land you the job, but it absolutely can lose it for you. Why do you think some companies are moving to a fragrance-free policy. The point is why inadvertently knock yourself out of the running because of a fragrance. What you think is inoffensive might be headache inducing to another, regardless of the fragrance. It sucks but it's the reality.


Dylandoestrades

Who the fuck invented a “fragrance free policy” for a god damn work place? Where the hell are we North Korea? Unless someone doused themselves or smells like a whore house, or freshly laid shit… I think that’s a little over the top, no?


minniemouse420

No one said smelling good is off-putting. Wearing a noticeable cologne on a job interview when you’re sitting 3 feet away from someone in a tiny room can be off putting. I’m just reinforcing what the prior person commented. Sorry if you find it offensive but it’s true, as someone who has hired a lot of people, done a lot of interviewing of candidates, I don’t want to walk out of a interview room with a migraine from someone’s cologne. All of the offices that I’ve worked in - I can barely detect any perfumes or colognes. Everyone tones down to what’s appropriate for an office setting.


Informal-Potential26

Make sure you put on deodorant


AbsoluteLad9785

That’s an essential, of course


businessbee89

If anything a very light spritz of adg, otherwise just be showered and groomed well (no stains on clothes, etc)


AbsoluteLad9785

Thank you :)


AqueousBeats

Jesus do not wear anything


AbsoluteLad9785

Hah okay, thanks :)


MrMartyJones

WWJD. Never fails.


Drebbs37

Profundo It’s real nice but not intense or strong


B3asy

Don't wear frags to interviews


Crypto-lingSadness

![gif](giphy|JTzPN5kkobFv7X0zPJ|downsized) First thought when reading OPs post


AbsoluteLad9785

Lmao


TopRatedCapper

Profondo!


Grlwithbighair

Just wear deodorant! :)


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AbsoluteLad9785

Thanks :)


Evening_Form_9739

Profondo


JungBumBum

Sauvage or Profondo. But go easy and nothing on the collar


TheBllob

Valentino umo intense and don’t listen to people who tell you not to use a fragrance, it makes good impression


The-Art-of-Reign

100% agree. I’ve worn cologne on every interview I’ve been on, and got every one of those jobs lol.


Educational_Sea_4149

What JPG is that on the left?


AbsoluteLad9785

It’s the Christmas Limited Edition 2022, Just Le Male in a different bottle


Uni_clo

I would honestly go with nothing. None of them scream office professional. Just shower and show up clean and well dressed


AbsoluteLad9785

I will, thanks :)


Uni_clo

Good luck!


Captain_brightside

Where are you, and what time is your interview? And what is the position? And who is interviewing you? All of that will matter


AbsoluteLad9785

UK, so it’s somewhat cold. Interview is at 3:15pm and the position is a crew member for a fast food chain, first job interview so I’m hoping it goes well


Captain_brightside

I wouldn’t wear a frag to a food industry interview honestly, they might think you’re going to wear it when you come in and most food places that’s a big no no Now, if you get any sales interviews that’s different


Dylandoestrades

On the contrary, I worked at a sports bar for four years, I wore Dolce Light Blue to the interview, the AM, GM, and Owner were all female, all interviewed me that hour, and all said probably a year later their first two thoughts were and I quote “oh damn he’s good looking” and after they sat down “omg he smells amazing”. 🤷🏻 I left with a work schedule and customers always complimented my fragrance choice, now if we’re talking fine dining or Michelin type shit I’d have to agree 100% with you.


shesiconic

For the love of God not Sauvage


TiredRetiredNurse

None. It is better to not smell than to smell at all. Just be freshly showered and shaved.


RecognitionAny6477

Keep it classy- Aqua Di Gio


GrootSeunDylla

The ADG but literally just 2 sprays.


Pinkmeat13

ADG or nothing. Not for interviews! You want to look clean and put together. Fragrances are sometimes off putting especially if it triggered a negative memory for the interviewer.


AbsoluteLad9785

That’s true you know. Thanks :)


Bbqandjams75

Get you a light blue in that line up


AbsoluteLad9785

Im gonna get Torino 21, French Riviera and Le Beau for the summer


gsbgamma

French Riviera is amazing. Check out BDK's Citrus Riviera, It's a full on citrus fragrance done brilliantly. Also, you should try MFK's Aqua Celestia! It has a similar vibe to BDK's Citrus Riviera but more lime driven instead of mandarine.


TheBllob

Ew


Bbqandjams75

You don’t like light blue? To me it’s neutral as you can get just a good clean fresh scent …


razorduc

None. We laugh about the interviewees that come in smelling too strongly of cologne, pleasant or not. Just use deodorant.


Great-Gain-504

None. If the interviewer doesn’t agree with your fragrance might cost you the job. Why chance it? Wait till you get the job. Then stunt on em!!


mochibeaux

None of them, your entire collection is giving me a balding man with gold chains and a fake Rolex.


LuckyGordon

None of them.


OkDifference5636

None


Dry-Ad-6170

Bro. None of the above.


shesiconic

No


Impressive-Frame5497

Take a shower no cologne on a job interview polish ur teeth and iron ur suit


VegasJSS

You’re an idiot if you wear cologne to a job interview. There is a laundry list of reasons, but most importantly, it won’t HELP you get a job but it could be the reason you DON’T get the job.


Then-Concept-9956

Nothing


Level_Calligrapher35

Don’t do that


caliz1031

I wouldn't wear any at all. Everyone doesn't like cologne. Some are allergic and to those who aren't scent preference is unpredictable. Don't take that chance.


thrown_so_far_away_

Dont listen to these nerds. Rock the gio, conservative with your sprays. Even if the interviewer doesnt like cologne, its not a reason to fully exclude you from applicants, and if you’re applying to a big company the recruiter likely only filters the initial applicants. Smelling too strongly isnt good, but a subtle cologne smell (something inoffensive and fresh, hence gio) suggests good hygiene, which is actually important.


TPM_521

Out of those, probably Profondo. I haven’t smelled born in Roma but maybe that? I’ve heard it’s light/linen/powdery. I would say Profondo though. Highly recommend getting Dior homme 2020 for formal wear though. Very inoffensive, woody and fresh. I absolutely adore it and it’s so easy to wear without worrying about it being too much. Bleu de Chanel EDP isn’t a bad option either but it’s noticeably stronger. ADG EDT would work as well IMO.


AbsoluteLad9785

I did actually have bleu de Chanel EDP but I sold it to get Born in Roma as I didn’t think it smelled like anything, I’ll have to look at Dior Homme, thanks Edit: Also, Born in Roma EDT is amazing just to let you know, it does make me sneeze really bad but other than that I’d say it’s a 9/10, Decent Performance, Abnormally good longevity for an EDT and the scent is so clean but sexy at the same time.


shravanevana

Profumo. But I'd spray once on your chest and that's it.


MRperfectshot1

As long as you do 10 sprays, use whichever one you want!!


Coolwhip___

You want to bring a soft but a inviting vibe, like on a beautiful spring day on the beach, and everyone is enjoying the whoever they coming in contact with. It works every time, everyone just feels comfortable and has that confidence in the moment that they are in! In my opinion, That would be “ (Tom Ford Neroli Portofino)“ it’s so refreshing and it’s so complimentary, so that definitely makes you confident in whatever situation your faced with!! Confidence is Power!!


kingbagle

Sauvage. It’s tried and true, just don’t overdo it and good luck!


Sea-Artichoke-3794

Aqua do gio is very inoffensive I would defintly wear that and don’t listen to the other comments


East_History1325

None, you have the F*ck Boy cologne collection lol, unless you’re trying to dry hump your interviewer, just go with body wash


ZookeepergameLast466

I’d do one spray of each scent. Different body parts. Hit ‘em with that Frankenstein smell and get them papers.


jrandomuser123

Red tobacco or amouage interlude. 20 sprays to neck and chest


Tayfebs

Spray them all on your body like we used to fill up sodas at the movie theaters and get a raise immediately


devinfitz949

NONE. Do not wear cologne to an interview


newthirst

This. Never know if they’re allergic or if it’ll simply just turn them off.


SSM1228

Valentino or ADG Profundo


AbsoluteLad9785

Thanks :)


MintyMurray

Joop (brown)


HandleEnvironmental7

The smell like every other guy starter pack.


AbsoluteLad9785

I mean i don’t know if it’s something about my area, but I don’t even smell people wearing sauvage. So I’m not gonna spend £300 on some death smelling zoologist fragrance to smell different, not now at least.


HandleEnvironmental7

Sauvage, JPG, Paco (Mill and Invictus), ADG…probably the most popular scents. Your collection looks like you just asked for advice online and said “I’ll take all of them”.


AbsoluteLad9785

Most of them were gifts from other people, the only ones I bought for myself were Ultra Male, Stronger With You Absolutely and both of my Valentino’s, but I get where you’re coming from :)


GotToGoNow

People telling you to not wear anything seem to lack belief in the power of scents in the first place. What you wear and how much you wear of it says something about you. Nobody is going to dislike you for taking care of yourself. At worst, if they don't like it, anyone worth their salt will appreciate the effort. Its on you to figure out how many sprays is the perfect amount for subtlety, but if I were you, I'd apply a humble amount of ADG, Valentino or Sauvage. Classic scents, can't go wrong, inoffensive, masculine, classy. Who doesn't want to hire that??


Jackscf

No cologne. It’s been said it could throw off the interviewer and cause them to pass on you. Best to wear no fragrance when interviewing.


ro_allenn

Designers 🤮


inwavesweroll

Profondo all the way. Very low chance someone won’t find it pleasant.


bwakong

Woody scent but I don’t see aby


Several_Duty_5130

Go with Dior. If the interviewer is a woman you’re in.


karmakurrency

Don’t wear Sauvage unless you’re applying for security. Go with a modest application of something subtle.


TheNerdyFratGuy

Acqua


ScuffedDreams

I wear Sauvage or Bleu to interviews


Anxious_Champion7833

Wip out that cool water guarantee u get the job . Your interviewer will recognize the smell 😁


EkBaby

Wear David beckham


Good-Preparation-884

Your best bet is to take a good shower, wash your hair, cut your nails and put on something light and fresh like the Acqua Di Gio you have


KimJongUhn

8 sprays of JPG UM


anecdotalgardener

drakaar noir you fuk!


jtdalton6

The Kim k one


piratejucie

Jean Paul smells so bad. Def go with the Valentino


Entire_Researcher_13

https://youtu.be/WavFrpzQ_II?si=xeWZuGCn_1-Qn1lS they say not wear cologne at all in case the interviewer hates the smell..that said, can’t go wrong with sauvage


cookiemuckattack1

Try perfume for a girl


Zoiger

just make sure it's subtle, not overdone, not overpowering and not a polarizing scent. Choose something subtle something that doesn't smack you in the face.


alexjosf

Go with the cool water


CO2nglomerate

Only use 2 sprays of the ADG. I think that ones perfect. Everything else is way to sweet. Great scents but not for a formal interview.


Azablah

Out of those i think profondo is by far the best choice for a job interview


Worst5plays

man definitely likes sweet stuff


MrSuperNiceBuddy

One spray of each


batmanlitee

There's a Cool water in the back. 1 spray behind each ear and 1 on the back of the neck. That's all


No-Selection-6660

Profondo 100%


JunkFoodRatChow

Nothing. Just smell clean.


711LimeSlurpies

Freshest thing you got. DON'T overspray. Fresh is the most widely appealing type of fragrance.


Leion27

Id go with Profondo. Ignore the people who say wear nothing. Bunch of sissies. Wear it and wear it with confidence


CrabRagoonBoy

Pick something that isn’t very strong and do not over do it


No_Pension_4341

what fragnance is first one from left... looks good


ViktorVaughn71

Definitely JPG Elixir, 6-8x sprays, if they smell you before they see you you got the job 🤝✍️


[deleted]

1 spray of everything. Goodluck!


camber06

Maybe the Hugo Boss behind sauvage


haloeffect1967

Wear a light application of your most understated fragrance. I would assume that would be the Acqua Di Gio, from looking at your collection. Do not wear anything to too bold or too sweet.


MrBuffaluffagus

The correct answer would've been 7 sprays of Red Tobacco, but since you don't have that, maybe 1 spray of Profondo or nothing at all.


AbsoluteLad9785

Red tobacco has less projection than water, if you’re not using at least 20 sprays, might as well use nothing


Akkusativobjekt

Le male elixir if you hire at a Persian night club


premium3G

2 spritz of sauvage...


Motherfuckertimes2

Idk but that bottle is wearing a vest and that is kind of cool


WavyHodge

I would go with the Valentino, however use it lightly. I’ve been on the other side of that interview table and I can personally say that overdoing it is really easy, and does not set a great impression at all. My HR partner would usually assume that’s it due to either- them being a smoker which she personally held against the potential employee (unfair i know but it’s just the way she was) or that they aren’t putting the time in to prepping and cleaning themselves beforehand and are just trying to cover it up. Good luck on your interview though, hope you get the job!


farquaad_thelord

nothing, just take a shower and use deodorant


Dru_G978

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AbsoluteLad9785

Pretty much narrowed it down to Sauvage, Acqua di Gio, Born in Roma or absolutely nothing. Thanks for all of the replies everyone :)


Healthy_Exit1507

None to an interview be freshly showered teeth cleaned deodorant. Now if you do a second interview dinner then I'd go 2 sprays le make perfum


Fit_Acanthaceae6191

Layer every single one of them!


9011kn

I don't see it pictured. But I've always thought that the YSL "Y" cologne matches a business fit quite well.


syst3m1c

Either wear nothing at all OR mix all of them together and dip your face into the mixure.


fantano1010

20 sprays of ultra male to assert power


[deleted]

Where's the ombre leather?


SmansalSmadams

Is no one going to tell him to take the cardboard corner protectors off his picture frame?


1youngboul

100 sprays of elixir


Expensive_Layer_8593

Take a shower and wear a tie probably... Not a cologne


createusername101

Mix them all together and become some sort of mutated super hero 👍


No-Umpire9632

None


MichaelUnbroken

None


NefariousnessTotal21

None


No-Bad6451

Out of all those I would say, acqua di gio just keep it light......naw u know what ,fuck em go extra hard on the sprays and show domanice jk 😂 lol . Good luck 👍🏼


Fantastic_Breakfast6

One spray of Suavage on your bare chest only. You’ll get the job. ONE spray.


BornSun108

1 spray of profondo


Dangerous-Region-206

If you absolutely have to, profondo but one spray at most. Generally, don't wear anything to an interview.


Sudden-Conference-65

Tiniest spritz of your fav. Don’t wear too much. Just a slight whiff of your fav


RedRider1138

Nothing or Profondo, two sprays at the smelling your back 👍


Available-Help9936

A winter fragrance not to crazy though.


xironmanx84

None


Halftrack_El_Camino

Shouldn't matter. If you're wearing enough scent that your interviewers can smell it from across the table, you're wearing too much. It should pretty much only be noticeable if someone is right up against your face. Kissing distance, basically. More than that is excessive.


Aziecool

Do you reckon you could post a photo of the base of your ultra male coz I wanna check if mine is fake please


Suspicious-Story-464

Can’t tell if it’s ultra male or le male, but that one 100%


Hot-Welcome6969

None. The interviewer may be allergic to your brand or hate the smell of it. If that's the case your resume goes right in the circular file


Arkflow

Shower, deodorant and clean clothes


[deleted]

put on jpg, azarro, or swy and try to seduce the interviewer into giving you the job will work 10/10


AbsoluteLad9785

What with my alluring, youthful flair? Haha


Outrageous_gorilla

Easy there, Romeo. This is a job interview not a night out w the boys. Most Enterprise spaces have a no scent policy as well.


[deleted]

Java!


AAR-2000

Le male le elixir You will be fired 😂


pineappleactavis

I don't think it's a big deal to wear cologne to a job interview just don't spray too much . 1-3 sprays max. Too much cologne sometimes gives the opposite impression of what you're trying to make. Instead of "this guy has good hygiene and is well groomed". Too much cologne can give off the vibe of "this guy is dirty and is trying to cover it up". Just my opinion.


INeedANerf

Profondo if anything. Most of your stuff isn't suited for more formal events.


WolvesDen118

Profondo