Whether you ride a motorbike through Karachi traffic, squeeze onto a bus in Lahore or drive to work in Islamabad, your commute can undo your fresh start in minutes. Here is how to arrive smelling as good as when you left.
On a Bike
- Apply to skin under your clothes, such as your chest or the inner wrist under a sleeve, so wind and dust don't strip it away.
- Choose a long-lasting base: musk and woods hold up better than pure citrus.
- Carry a 3 ml bottle for a quick dab once you arrive.
On a Bus or in a Crowd
- Go light. In a packed space, a soft scent is more welcome than a strong one.
- Clean scents work best: WHITE MUSK or OREON.
In a Car
- Never leave attar in a parked car. In summer, a closed car gets extremely hot and heat damages fragrance.
- Keep your top-up bottle in your bag, not the dashboard.
Best Commute Attars
WHITE MUSK, BLUE RUSH, OCEAN RUSH and OREON: fresh, clean and not overpowering.
The Arrival Refresh
When you reach work: wash your hands and face if you can, then one light dab of attar. You'll feel fresh for the rest of the day. See how to apply attar.