[2BNTV]

Uptown Girl;

I agree there is no way someone takes this news gracefully no matter how tactfully it is put to them. Someone would have to be a very close friend or family member to give the bad news on how someone's scent is affecting them.

I believe where I presently work, there is a rule not to wear too much perfume as it affect people's allergies.

Before it was politically correct, I once worked for a company where someone did not bother to shower on a consistent basis. Someone, (not me), put a can of deordorant on his desk. About as subtle as a train wreck.

I feel your pain as it was not a pleasent experience to go on the road trip in a car with him. PU!!!!!!!!!!!! I know, TMI........

[Mudder]

I am highly allergic to many scents and smells. I can't even go into CVS right now because of the very strong odor from way to much scent that seems to be sprayed all over the store. We were in a restaurant recently, the minute I sat down I was overcome from the perfume smell, I told the waitress I needed to change tables, she was annoyed but I just got up, asked the hostess to seat us elsewhere. I have to carry an epipen with me wherever I go...it's that serious.
I know people like to wear perfume and that's ok, but I guess they don't realize how offense it is. When I am in someone's home I usually let them know that I may have to leave, it's not a reflection on them it's just my crazy allergies.

[another Linda]

I too no longer wear perfume. My favorite was some that our French exchange student brought me. It was wonderful but it got old and I threw it out. Sigh. Now I can't remember the name.

[mulligan]

I've been trying to market a new scent to single women trying to attract men. Smells like sausage, eggs, and hash browns. It's called eau de breakfast.

[BeeGee]

Great Thread, GG!!! When I was younger I wore Calvin Klein's Obsession....loved it and got lots of compliments. But, as I've gotten older, most perfumes, colognes and fragrances, in general bother me (w/some exceptions), some slightly, some throwing me into a migraine. So I don't wear any fragrance now. When I'm in a store I've had to go in a different direction or go down a different aisle, in order to avoid the offensive smells. I don't generally give fragrances as gifts, as I believe that that's a personal thing....I do keep hubby supplied w/Nautica Voyage - he doesn't use much and I'm usually not close by when he sprays and so far, it hasn't bothered me. I had to go into Bath & Bodyworks the other day to get some lavender pillow spray for a stocking stuffer for my daughter and the visit was TOO LONG!!!

[Trish Crocker]

Ok...I want you all to promise me that if I meet you and my cologne is too strong you will tell me...ok?

[brostholder]

I 99% agree with most of the posts. The one exception.......a woman that wears just a touch of "obsession."

[Happinow]

I have become VERY sensitive to cologne, perfume and other heavy scents. Whenever I pick my 84 year old mother up to go out somewhere, she wears a perfume. I expect she doesn't know how potent it is but not only does it give me a headache, I get nauseous. I don't have the heart to tell her. I think when you are going to be around others for a party, a gathering or in a car, don't wear perfume. A body lotion may be more subtle and tolerable. Also, think about those plug ins to put in your outlets. They pack a punch! Another thing my mom has and doesn't know how potent it is. I have mentioned that to her. Best remedy....take a shower and you'll smell great!

[eweissenbach]

I worked with a lady (40ish) who was pretty fashion conscious and well-groomed, but wore a musky perfume that literally made me about gag. I could smell it as soon as I got off the elevator, even though her cubicle was a good 150 feet away. I never got used to it, and others commented about it also, so it wasn't just me. She apparently thought it was all-that as she wore it virtually every day for two years. She finally took another job and I, and others, were mightily relieved. My advice would be, if you wear cologne or perfume, ask those who work, live, or play around you what their honest opinion is. If it is negative, go another direction, please.

[2newyorkers]

My husband and I always laugh that when were children we gave our moms Jean Nate or Evening in Paris for Christmas. And our moms always said it was the best gift ever!

[graciegirl]

The Dior commercial on TV has the most stunning woman on it that runs into Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe and walks sensually toward you and then away.

I bet that commercial sells a LOT of perfume. She is GORGEOUS.

I hope I look just like that when I get older.

[superuke]

Some folks do not know this but expensive perfume is made from dried Beaver testicals. Spent several years buying fur in the Artic , we sent the dried testicals to Europe for Perfume base.

Some perfume smells like it too. If you ever smelt Beaver testicals that is. This not made up it is true.

[MSNPA]

I attend several line dance classes at the rec centers and most of the instructors request that everyone is "fragrance free". Thank goodness!
As I get older perfume does bother me. Where I most notice it is at Church!

[Pturner]

I used to like Chanel and Japier. Now I wear nothing at all.*



* I meant no scent, y'all.

[swimdawg]

Originally Posted by Pturner

I used to like Chanel and Japier. Now I wear nothing at all.*



* I meant no scent, y'all.

Oh.....I think you are in the running for the SWIMDAWG Post of the Day Award with that one!!!