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Photographed by Caroline Tompkins

I have a confession to make, and depending on who you ask, it’s either a cardinal sin or a badge of honor: I wear perfume to the gym. Not a polite little spritz, either. A full, committed dousing before I even think about a treadmill. Monday StairMaster? Byredo Blanche . Wednesday weights? Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia . Friday leg day? Diptyque Fleur de Peau . Every workout has its own fragrance alter ego — and I’m not sorry about it.

For me, part of it is aesthetic. Fragrance is performative , whether you’re deep in beauty culture or just like smelling good. It’s a tool for confidence, and in the gym, that matters. TikTok is especially into it, with entire corners now devoted to “ gym scents ”, which seem to be as curated as gym 'fits . Think luxury activewear and color-coordinated water bottles — but in fragrance form.…