Late summer feels like the perfect moment to change fragrance. A new scent can make the return to everyday routines feel a little more inspiring. We can either hold on to summer with something bright, green, aquatic or citrus-led, or begin the gradual shift towards autumn with woods, spices, iris and softer, darker notes.

The office, however, comes with its own fragrance etiquette. How much is too much when the next desk is only a metre away? We prefer presence over projection: a scent that reveals itself when someone comes closer, rather than announcing your arrival before you turn the corner.

And perhaps every working day does not need to smell the same. Something crisp and energising when you need to wake up your mind, something softer for long hours in front of the screen, and something with a little more authority for the meeting where you want to feel especially focused and composed.

Fragrance, after all, is not only about how we are perceived by others. It can also shape how we feel ourselves. Sometimes, a few well-chosen sprays are all it takes to move from back to work to ready for work.