[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Dotneko

I love the smell of perfume and aftershave. My husband wears it occasionally and I love it. Sadly, I had to dispose of several bottles of expensive perfume. I could no longer wear it after chemo since it made me itch horribly. Weird reaction and I tried several solutions but nothing worked.

Did you try putting a drop on your clothes rather than on your skin?

After chemo, my sense of smell became very strong and I couldn't get within 50 yds of a candle shop or cigar without fainting and gasping for air.

[fdpaq0580]

[QUOTE=Joe .
We DO live in a free country, so we can't start prohibiting things that others find offensive. Just need to be aware and keep things like this in mind..[/QUOTE]

? We can, and do, prohibit stuff all the time because it offends (or supposedly offends) people. Words, books, statues, buildings, mascots, ideas, and on, and on. Why not perfume?

[dhdallas]

Originally Posted by asianthree

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?

A skunk can't smell his own hole!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by nmgirardot

And who thought scented deodorant was a good idea? The worst idea ever.

All about the money, isn’t everything?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by PugMom

your post hits home: i'm a smoker who wears perfume, lol, but i have 1 family member & friends who cannot stand either scent, odor. it's these times i hold off wearing any, or smoking before i see them. (it a small thing to avoid any issues.) maybe try sitting outside when around people who overindulge? ...& is it less bothersome when someone wears high quality fragrance? years ago they had this joan collins scent, "scoundrel.' --i swear that stuff smelled like gasoline

Question? What was Yul Borisovich Briner famous last words??

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

A skunk can't smell his own hole!

Are you sure?

Skunks actually have a stronger sense of smell than humans, Holland adds.Apr Reference google.

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

You prefer Axe Body Spray to a nice cologne?

They only problem I have is when people douse themselves in cheap perfume/cologne. Spend a few bucks for the nice stuff and you only need a tiny amount. No one across the room will know you're wearing it...

Agreed!!!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed

Come on!!! Not everyone is going to adjust themselves to meet your standards. Who cares if a lady or gentleman wears a little too much fragrance? Perhaps they may look at you and wonder how you can be comfortable in your garish clothes, hairdo, etc. The world is not your oyster nor mine. Get over it and be a little less judgmental of others

But they're gonna' DIE!!! It's the same people who claim that by just seeing a dog near them, they'll immediately go into anaphylactic shock...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by kendi

Our church requests no perfumes or cologne out of courtesy for those on chemo and/or breathing issues. Personally there are a few scents that I enjoy but generally I’d rather not be around them. Never wear it myself. the issue is not about people’s rights but rather common courtesy from both sides of the issue. Some just don’t realize the negative effects their choice and strength of perfume has on others. For those who are aware, Living in a senior community does warrant discretion on when, where and how much to use.

Those on chemo???

How the hell does cologne have an effect on chemo patients?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

On second thought, perhaps I should give up aftershaves and cologne and start eating foods that cause massive gastric flatulence.

I just call that "food in general"...

[Byte1]

Being positive about the whole subject, perhaps perfume is a good test for Covid. If someone tells you that your scent is too strong and you don't notice it, just thank them and tell them it's probably an indication that you have Covid and have lost your sense of smell and taste.
Isn't this great, to have something so trivial to talk about, other than global warming, electric cars and gender identity?

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Question? What was Yul Borisovich Briner famous last words??

"You can't touch your ear with your elbow"

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by PugMom

your post hits home: i'm a smoker who wears perfume, lol, but i have 1 family member & friends who cannot stand either scent, odor. it's these times i hold off wearing any, or smoking before i see them. (it a small thing to avoid any issues.) maybe try sitting outside when around people who overindulge? ...& is it less bothersome when someone wears high quality fragrance? years ago they had this joan collins scent, "scoundrel.' --i swear that stuff smelled like gasoline

No wonder the gear heads loved it.

[LuvNH]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Question? What was Yul Borisovich Briner famous last words??

It is reported that Yul Brynner told his surgeon he wanted to make a commercial saying ....
Now that I'm gone, I tell you: Don't smoke, whatever you do, just don't smoke."

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by LuvNH

It is reported that Yul Brynner told his surgeon he wanted to make a commercial saying ....
Now that I'm gone, I tell you: Don't smoke, whatever you do, just don't smoke."

Bingo!!!. I quit when I was 21. Never regretted it.