[Adimonnna]

Brothers

Do you find the traditional ittar (the Islamic stuff) a bit too flowery and overpowering for your non Muslim office noses?

I know some brothers who won't wear it and stick to "Western smelling" aftershave by Gillette and others!


Do you get more reward wearing Islamic perfume than a Western smelling one or it makes no difference?

[soyclocky]

Atr is Sunnah, as it was used by Rasulullah (Sallallahu `Alayhi wa Sallam), the Sahaabah-e-Kiraam (Ridhwaanullahi `Alayhim Ajma`een), the Tabi`een and the Atbaa`-ut-Tabi`een (Rahmatullahi `Alayhim). So the use of it brings Thawab.

As for using it in a office; the Kuffar that I know have never found the smell of Atr to be too strong, and some of them even like it. But some won't, and also I know some Muslims who can't take the smell of Atr (or any strong perfume) as it gives them migraine. So this should be kept in mind, and the person should not go overboard in the use of it depending on his environment.

Even if the person does use aftershaves and such things, he should still try to follow the Sunnah of using Atr, even if he only applies a small amount.

[voodoosdv]

Brothers

Do you find the traditional ittar (the Islamic stuff) a bit too flowery and overpowering for your non Muslim office noses?

I know some brothers who won't wear it and stick to "Western smelling" aftershave by Gillette and others!


Do you get more reward wearing Islamic perfume than a Western smelling one or it makes no difference?

ASWW
The general rule for attar is dark for cold and light for warm weather.
I like to combine a few fragrances to get just the right one. Even with some "west" ones.
When I dress up I sometimes use silicone for the beared and hair and the combined smell of everything does turn heads! LOL!