Originally Posted by Dotneko (Post 2257750)

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.

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2257028)

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?

Originally Posted by nmgirardot (Post 2257522)

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

Originally Posted by PugMom (Post 2257733)

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 :jester:

Originally Posted by dhdallas (Post 2257770)

A skunk can't smell his own hole!

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2257597)

You prefer Axe Body Spray to a nice cologne? barfbarfbarf

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...

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2257718)

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

Originally Posted by kendi (Post 2257720)

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.

Originally Posted by Joe C. (Post 2257745)

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

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2257781)

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

Originally Posted by PugMom (Post 2257733)

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 :jester:

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2257781)

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

Originally Posted by LuvNH (Post 2257965)

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."