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myLot reputation of 100/100. PeacefulWmn9 (3027)   ranked 1 out of 35,455 in people7 months ago

thumbdownSince I have asthma and allergies, it bothers me greatly and is actually a danger when people in closed places like elevators, or public places like theaters wear strongly scented perfumes and after shave, as though they had bathed in them! I noticed that even in my drs. office there is a sign not asking that people not wear strong scents due to the problems they can cause certain other patients.

Does it bother you when other people wear strong perfumes, cologne, or after shave? If so, why?

Thank you.

Karen

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 79/100. user316 (396)   ranked 7,187 out of 35,455 in people   7 months ago

Yes, I get annoyed by this. I have two co-workers who wear wayyyyyyyy toooooo much perfume. It's so bad that I know when they're down the hall because the hall stinks of their perfume!


myLot reputation of 100/100. PeacefulWmn9 (3027)   ranked 1 out of 35,455 in people  7 months ago

I agree...this is overkill. I feel that no one's scent should announce their presence when that far away. If it enters a room before you do, ack! It's too much. I appreciate your response.

Karen

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2. myLot reputation of 96/100. momiecat (498)   ranked 1,876 out of 35,455 in people   7 months ago

I can definitely say yes to your question. I have allergies too and there are some really offensive perfumes and aftershaves out there. People do not know when a little dab on the wrist or neck is enough. I think it is very rude for people to go to public places with strong smells of any kind on their bodies. It is just like smoking to me, also. I don't like to be around cigarette smoke and I don't like the smell of the nicotine. Even though there are designated smoking areas outside, the wind or air carries the smell for some distance. My sister lives in a building where the person below her chain smokes and she is having fits over it. She can't financially afford to move and yet you cannot just go to the guy and tell him his smoking bothers you when he is smoking in his own place. I am sorry but people can be really rude and I find it very offensive when they don't think about how their smells can bother other people.


myLot reputation of 100/100. PeacefulWmn9 (3027)   ranked 1 out of 35,455 in people  7 months ago

I know family members have ever gotten offended when I ask them not to wear perfume and such when they visit. For those of us with asthma, it can go beyond annoying and present a danger! My sister had the same trouble as yours in the last place she lived. The cigarette smoke and smell from another apartment would permeate hers. She eventually moved to a no-smoking complex.

Take care and thank you for responding.:)

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. mimpi1911 (8140)   ranked 4 out of 35,455 in people   7 months ago

My mom gets allergies and asthmatic attacks on smelling strong perfumes. She doesn't wear any for this reason alone. I do not get allergies but I do not like strong permues. I use mild spray of English Lavender and that's it.


myLot reputation of 100/100. PeacefulWmn9 (3027)   ranked 1 out of 35,455 in people  7 months ago

Hi Mim...I cannot wear perfume, either, for the same reasons your mom cannot. I do love gentle smelling hair products and mild lotions. I think many people are bothered by strong scents. They sting the nose of even those without allergies or asthma! Your lavender scent sounds wonderful, though.

Karen

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4. myLot reputation of 95/100. icesmile (1815)   ranked 250 out of 35,455 in people   7 months ago

Hi, even i like a lot a good perfume, i hate when somebody use to much perfume, cologne or after shave.
Is not elegant, and a class woman or man never use to much perfume.
Just a drop, is enaugh, what is to much just annoyed me.
Of course cheap perfume make me annoyed too, if we like to use a perfume, we must use a expensive one, good quality...


myLot reputation of 100/100. PeacefulWmn9 (3027)   ranked 1 out of 35,455 in people  7 months ago

Hello Ice...I used to wear subtle perfumes but cannot do that any longer. Too much scent is uncouth on anyone. I have wondered how the one wearing it can stand so much if it even bothers others. I would think their own eyes would be watering!

Thank you for your input:)

Karen


myLot reputation of 91/100. babymimi05 (662)   ranked 7,573 out of 35,455 in people  7 months ago

I agree perfume should be worn in moderate amount. Too much perfume can cause headache to others. People should have more consideration toward others when it comes to wearing perfumes.


myLot reputation of 100/100. PeacefulWmn9 (3027)   ranked 1 out of 35,455 in people  7 months ago

Hello Mimi...yes, I know many who get headaches, or worse, from strong scents. Consideration, like you said, is the key word.:)

Karen

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5. myLot reputation of 52/100. ds6413 (1892)   ranked 4,694 out of 35,455 in people   7 months ago

Hello PeacefulWmn9, I greatly dislike having to smell strong perfume or after shave. I also suffer from allergies and asthma. I try not to hide my disgust when someone is wearing too much by either covering my mouth and nose. It runs in the family. My mother has it so bad we had to rush her to the hospital beause she could hardly breath at all.Even soaps I have to use one that has no strong odor.So I know how you feel about too much perfume or aftershave. I find it disgusting


myLot reputation of 100/100. PeacefulWmn9 (3027)   ranked 1 out of 35,455 in people  7 months ago

Hi Ds...yes, it poses a true danger for some of us. People can die from asthma attacks. Like you, everything I use has to be either unscented or very mild smelling, or it triggers asthma attacks, which are very frightening.

Best wishes,
Karen

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6. myLot reputation of 98/100. mermaidivy (3298)   ranked 145 out of 35,455 in people   7 months ago

It doesn't bother me very very much as long as the perfume is not strong like it makes my nose itchy. I like to smell the after shave smelling because my hubby smells very good after shave:-p


myLot reputation of 100/100. PeacefulWmn9 (3027)   ranked 1 out of 35,455 in people  7 months ago

You are fortunate:) I used to wear a little perfume, but never a lot and never the strong pungent kind. When dating in school, I enjoyed the smell of after shave on the young men. Now it triggers allergy and asthma attacks, so is out!
Thank you for your sharing your own preferences.

Karen

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7. myLot reputation of 94/100. lulu1220 (431)   ranked 8,841 out of 35,455 in people   7 months ago

Since I have a strong sense of smell, it bothers me quite a bit. It will give me a headache, sometimes it make me feel sick to my stomach and then I can even taste it in my mouth!

There is a reason perfume comes in a little bottle. A little goes a long way. You only need a drop or two. Same thing with after shave.

There are times when someone walks by wearing too much and then the smell lingers. I wonder if these people bathe in it.


myLot reputation of 100/100. PeacefulWmn9 (3027)   ranked 1 out of 35,455 in people  7 months ago

Ack! That is the worst, when you can actually taste it. You make a great point about why scents come in small bottles, as well. I appreciate your input:)

Karen

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8. myLot reputation of 99/100. 4pawsx4 (725)   ranked 1,150 out of 35,455 in people   7 months ago

I hate it when someone wears too much perfume! I almost feel like they are trying to cover up the stink when they dont shower. i used to work with a woman who took a bath in her perfume or so it smelled like it. She reeked of cheap perfume day in and day out! I never mentioned it to her but some other people pulled her aside and told her to back off on it, as in 'use less' but she never listened, she got worse! I got tired of the constant headaches I got from it and couldnt take it anymore. A bunch of us were in the elevator one day with her and I asked another co-worker 'what is that smell? it smells like Raid bug spray!'. Well, she FINALLY got the hint and stopped wearing it. I know that sounds mean but we had to do something and I was the one to do it!


myLot reputation of 100/100. PeacefulWmn9 (3027)   ranked 1 out of 35,455 in people  7 months ago

LOL, I think you found a very creative way to cure your co-worker! In fact, some perfume does indeed smell exactly like bug spray! Kudos to you. No one should have to work day in and day out with something that gives them a headache, especially when that thing is unnecessary and preventable.

Karen

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9. myLot reputation of 83/100. giftsandbagscom (12044)   ranked 2,448 out of 35,455 in people   7 months ago

I suffer from both as you do it is very bad. I have to get me a new pump friday thanks for reminding me.


myLot reputation of 100/100. PeacefulWmn9 (3027)   ranked 1 out of 35,455 in people  7 months ago

I use so many meds for asthma to keep it well controlled that it is easy to lose track of what I need to refill. My doctor was kind enough to sell me a nebulizer at a reduced price, since I no longer have health insurance.

And yes, remember to get your pump: ))


ElitePlus (4)  7 months ago

I have asthma as well, generally a lot of dust and strong scents bother me. I drink a lot of hot non-caffinated tea or even just hot water and that helps. In regards to people wearing strong perfumes/colognes it is just plain disrespectful to others. I once had to leave a restraunt because our waitress had such strong perfume (Jordache)on and would keep coming back to my table. Jasmine or scented candles is another trigger. Anyway try the tea and see if it helps any.


myLot reputation of 100/100. PeacefulWmn9 (3027)   ranked 1 out of 35,455 in people  7 months ago

Elite, thank you so much for the suggestions. I will start drinking the tea and hot water instead of so much cold water. I feel for you! The only scented candles that seem not to bother me are "food" scents like vanilla or strawberry. Public sevice people should be advised not to wear perfume. My daughter is a nurse, and they are not allowed to wear any because so many people are sensitive to it.

Thank you again for the good suggestions!

Karen

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10. myLot reputation of 79/100. spalladino (9074)   ranked 232 out of 35,455 in people   7 months ago

I don't have asthama or allergies but I hate it when someone is wearing so much perfume or after shave that I can practically taste it. When I worked at a community college there were a few times when we had to ask a student to relocate in the open lab due to the complaints of other students about perfume and other times when I had to have my techs wipe down a workstation because it reeked long after the offending student had left.


myLot reputation of 100/100. PeacefulWmn9 (3027)   ranked 1 out of 35,455 in people  7 months ago

Ooo, that is just too much scent if it even lingers on lab surfaces. I have noticed that not as many magazines carry those "sample scent" folded pages any more, for which I'm grateful. I'd always tear them out, but the scent would still be on some of the pages.

Thank for your sharing your input.

Karen

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