Overwhelmed with scent.

[graciegirl]

There are a couple of home accessories stores in The Villages that knock you down with sweet smelling air when you walk in the door.


I have a friend whose perfume is past it's prime.


Was at the dermatologist waiting room and a fella walked in drenched in aftershave and I had to step out for a minute.


Is this nasty reaction of mine due to aging, or am I not being flexible enough?

[Mudder]

No, neither! Some people just do not realize that others are sensitive to heavy scents. I was recently in the hospital.....was so proud of myself - I spoke up when two different aides came into my room with heavy scents that almost knocked me out of bed! I spoke to the head nurse, she took care of problem immediately. Next a person from Patient Relations came to thank me for speaking up because they actually have a NO SCENTS POLICY for employees. So it was all good.
Also several classes that I go to constantly announced the no heavy scent policy and one class even asks people to leave who just can't get it. I have to take a deep breath before entering some stores and walk as fast as I can til I get past all those makeup counters.
So, Gracie , maybe you and I are the only ones who are knocked out by the heavy scents, if so, we'll just have to adapt!

[mfp509]

I have a real sensitivity to overuse of perfume or cologne. I don't know how the person wearing it can stand it! We have a policy in our band - no perfume or cologne at rehearsals or performances for band members. Thank Goodness!

[asianthree]

I work in a fragrance free department. It's like a breath of fresh air, and when the air handlers bring in the smell of the apple orchard we have to send someone out to buy cider and donuts

[PattyCakes]

My husband and I went to a movie at Sumter Landing a couple of years ago. Got comfy and after a few minutes another couple arrived and sat down beside us. After about 5 minutes, we had to move because her cologne was so strong neither one of us could breathe. Used to have a client whose perfume would announce her presence before we even saw her. Wish folks would get the drift that soap and deodorant is enough; a tiny bit of cologne goes a long way.

[Barefoot]

I was recently in the hospital.....was so proud of myself - I spoke up when two different aides came into my room with heavy scents that almost knocked me out of bed! Good for you.

[Callaway Guy]

Occasionally when I'm riding around TV in my cart, I'll follow or meet someone that smells like they poured/sprayed the whole bottle on themselves. Whew!!I've always had a sensitive nose for stuff like that.

[fred53]

There are a couple of home accessories stores in The Villages that knock you down with sweet smelling air when you walk in the door.


I have a friend whose perfume is past it's prime.


Was at the dermatologist waiting room and a fella walked in drenched in aftershave and I had to step out for a minute.


Is this nasty reaction of mine due to aging, or am I not being flexible enough?

many peoples olfactory sense is dulled by time and when they put on the after shave/perfume they over do it because they have a hard time smelling it...as for the stores that are overly noxious we avoid them...

[rubicon]

many peoples olfactory sense is dulled by time and when they put on the after shave/perfume they over do it because they have a hard time smelling it...as for the stores that are overly noxious we avoid them...

that's why many people spray perfume/aftershave in the air and walk into it

I once found a product for my wife that was so inviting I worried that I might have outfoxed myself . it was absolutely enticing... apply a little drop of that cream on and you got the WOW factor

[golfing eagles]

that's why many people spray perfume/aftershave in the air and walk into it

I once found a product for my wife that was so inviting I worried that I might have outfoxed myself . it was absolutely enticing... apply a little drop of that cream on and you got the WOW factor

No wonder you're "up" this early:1rotfl:

[kittygilchrist]

Two cents... dictated without spellcheck… I have the old factory sense of a short notice canine. I am more blessed than cursed, and appreciate my sniffer. Most of what I smell is yummy, such as "I smell cowman your "

PS, I blurted that out while trying to buy a car. The saleswoman smiled and pointed upwind.

[EnglishJW]

There are a couple of home accessories stores in The Villages that knock you down with sweet smelling air when you walk in the door.


I have a friend whose perfume is past it's prime.


Was at the dermatologist waiting room and a fella walked in drenched in aftershave and I had to step out for a minute.


Is this nasty reaction of mine due to aging, or am I not being flexible enough?

There is one omnipresent smell in TV that both my wife and I find noxious - the odors from gas golf carts (especially in the tunnels).