Everyone knows a bold red lip for women or a fresh haircut for men will make you more confident and is the perfect touch for Zoom video calls. But what about a spritz of your favorite fragrance to give you that added confidence boost? Here are the top reasons why fragrance may be the ultimate at-home accessory.

1. Scientifically speaking, certain scents are proven to make individuals feel more confident. So go ahead and show them your powerful side. Scents to try: Dior J’Adore or YSL Black Opium

2. Certain scents can improve your memory and focus. When you’re working on spreadsheets, spritz on a scent that has notes of rosemary, basil or frankincense for that increased boost of concentration. Scents to try: Acqua di Gio Profumo or L’Eau Bleue d’Issey Eau Fraiche

3. Try a more bracing scent to get you ready for your morning meeting without any of the crash of caffeine. Scents with notes of citrus, sage or peppermint will act as a natural morning pick-me-up and get you ready to start the day. Scents to try: Champion by Davidoff or Presence by Mont Blanc

4. Calming scents with notes of lavender or sandalwood will make you feel more relaxed. So if you’re nervous about that big presentation, just spritz on some olfactory relief. Scents to try: Yardley English Lavender or Bond No 9 New York Sandalwood

5. Certain scents with notes such as vanilla and jasmine can elevate your mood and make you happier to face your day. Scents to try: Guess by Marciano or Michael Kors Glam Jasmine