It’s a new year, but the same holds true: these gym fragrances don’t smell bad when you do. 

Wearing a gym fragrance works best when they’re fresh, light, and clean. Heat and movement amplify scent, so citrus, aquatic, and airy floral notes tend to smell better during workouts than heavy musks, sweet vanillas, or deep woods.

Think less date night, more fresh out of the shower.

Here are gym-friendly fragrances that actually work when you’re moving and sweating:

If it smells fresh, airy, and clean, it probably belongs in the gym rotation.

– Garin, The Scent Dealer