Fragrance Recs. Based on Your College

Perfume Genius: Choose a Fragrance By Your Major

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Whether you’re majoring in arts or business, selecting a signature scent can be a great way to show people the real you on and off-campus.

Here are some fragrance recommendations based on your CSUF college.

College of the Arts

You need a fragrance that will highlight your whimsical sensibilities as a creative.

You’re someone who likes thinking outside the box. These unique scents will set you apart from the rest with notes that invoke a heart-pounding adventure.

Try: TokyoMilk Wild Whims Parfum or Imaginary Authors O, Unknown!

College of Business & Economics

As someone who understands money, you can appreciate the value of a good investment.

Splurge on a scent that matches your expensive taste, and revel in luxury.

Try: Gucci Bloom or Creed Aventus

College of Communications

Successful communications majors utilize their people skills and intuitive nature to great effect.

You’re someone who understands the power of a good first impression. Purchase a pleasing fragrance to seal the deal.

Try: Elizabeth Arden Red Door or Tubereuse Mona di Orio

College of Education

Professional yet warm, people majoring in education should pick a scent that matches their desire to teach.

Fresh fragrances with apple notes work wonders to put students at ease, while the sweetness keeps people alert in the classroom.

Try: Dkny Be Delicious or Demeter Golden Delicious

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Engineering and computer science majors like to make things happen.

Pick a smart and practical fragrance that will soothe you while you puzzle over problems.

Try: Yardley English Lavender or Manscaped Refined Cologne

College of Health and Human Development

Health and human development majors are concerned with the well-being of others.

They should choose a fresh and clean scent that complements but doesn’t distract.

Try: Fresh Fresh Life or L’Artisan Parfumeur Au Bord de L’Eau

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

You’re interested in the world around you.

Pick a fragrance with universally beloved notes, like vanilla. Bonus points if your fragrance has a bit of history.

Try: Chanel No. 5 Parfum or Calvin Klein Eternity

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

You seek to understand what constitutes the world around us.

Pick a fragrance that reflects the natural world, whether it contains notes of wood, patchouli, or vetiver.

Try: Skylar Willow Woods or Rain Demeter Fragrance

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