Perfumes and Cologne
 

We both worked in a perfume/cologne free employments. After 40 plus years in healthcare for both of us, employees, had to be fragrance free of any colognes, perfume, or lotion. Our patients coming to the OR were asked to be fragrance free.

Now that we are spending more time in TV, shopping, restaurants, we are both appalled at the amount of fragrances that older people basically douse themselves with fragrances. Yesterday while sitting in a restaurant a gentleman walked by, the smell so strong that it took a few minutes before we could continue our meal. Our poor waitress, said it’s ongoing issue, at busy times, she needs to wear a mask, just to get through the day.

So as one ages, is more amount of fragrance’s used, due to their ability of lessen smell ability, or because I love this fragrance, you should love it also. Or forget they already used a scent and add more. Waitress thought it was due to hygiene.

Have not noticed this issue at with large crowds at, Disney, hotels, restaurants and shops outside of the bubble.

Maybe some just don’t realize how their fragrances affect those around them. Thoughts?

Oh my.. :1rotfl: I can't imagine being "appalled" by someone's fragrance. I've noticed since moving to The Villages that people get "appalled" far easier than I've ever seen. I guess on one hand it's a good thing. I mean, if they're complaining about stuff like this they must have no real problems in their life. On the other hand, it's just kinda sad.

Then again, maybe they should follow the quote in their signature.. :1rotfl:

I can't say I'm "appalled" but I think it's a valid point. Some may not realize that they need to cut back a bit. My sister-in-law is allergic to strong scents.

Maybe not "appalled", but there are many people who can have respiratory reactions (asthma, etc) to smoke, strong smells, etc. That's why you see unscented products in the marketplace. But there are some people who want you to notice them by their smell, similar to the kid with the loud car stereo driving down the road. Just another assault to others.

There are many who have health issues, especially fragrances that cause eyes to water, coughing and can trigger breathing issues.

I am not speaking of those who use fragrance correctly, it when a person sits 3 tables over, and all you can smell is their Cologne or perfume.
Waitress boxed up two tables, sitting next to his table, that couldn’t continue their meal. So maybe not a life threatening issue, but causing one to loose their appetite just makes your dining experience sad.

If my life choices causes impact to you, then I would make changes. Just like sitting next to a heavy smoker, when you don’t smoke.

I don’t worry about things I can’t change, but many things I can change so I don’t have to worry.

Do not like to have to deal with overpowering scents in a confined space.

So others should bow to your wishes? Wear a mask when you go out!

"Yes" and "No"!

Seriously though, there are many folks who seriously over use fragrances for one reason or another, and it has potential to negatively impact others in serious ways. So, if you like smelling like the perfume counter at Kohls just exploded and you were in the middle of it, or if you need to bathe but think covering yourself with perfume will hide that fact, you might want to think about maybe making a change or two.

So the general public has no rights?

"Back in the day" heavy perfumes were fashionable and some were very expensive. When I was a young woman the French fashion houses all had their signature fragrances and they were mostly overpowering, but people wore them as a status symbol of wealth. Now young people don't usually bother with perfumes. None of my grandchildren wear perfume or colognes.

So ladies, if you are wearing heavy perfumes you are dating yourself.

I agree that some people seem to marinate in their cologne/perfume before going out. I even agree it can be annoying or even uncomfortable for some people. I just can’t see how it reaches the level of appalling. Someone taking a dump in the middle of the dining room would be appalling. The overuse of perfume not so much.

Amen! As a lifelong allergy/asthma sufferer, I've never seen a stink yet that was improved by pouring more stink on it. The most alluring fragrance on Earth is the sweet smell of freshly scrubbed girl. It's certainly not improved by smearing chemicals all over the gal!

The worst part is that you can now hardly find a simple cleaning product that isn't 50% perfume. My asthma improved 100% when we recently discovered that we could get stink-free Tide pods if we paid them a little more to leave out the stink.

But the craziest thing I ever saw was when I discovered that the only household VINEGAR on the shelf at Publix last week was the fake "lemon fragrance" variety. Just what my A/C needs -- a teaspoon of $5 perfumed vinegar in the drain pipe! Probably kills mold twice as fast!

Sensitivity issue. As some have stated, strong scent is capable of triggering strong reactions.

Got to leather up if you stink :22yikes:Scents are bothering but super bad BO is obnoxious.

It would have to be respirator. Masks don’t block scents.