[msilagy]

Seniors are using old time heavy fragrances. Younger people are more and more fragrance free or just using body spray. Perfume is out of style now - problem is nobody has told the older folks or they just can't stop spraying on that perfume, men's cologne.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

There is a perfume some people like—patchouli oil? Musk? I don’t know—that to me smells like mildew. I first noticed it years ago when I had a Goth student who I thought had a serious illness because she smelled like she was rotting. I later discovered that it was some perfume ingredient, and I’m part of a tiny percentage that smells it as bad instead of as pleasant. I was glad my student wasn’t dying. Lots of fragrances in laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc, smell unpleasant. There is, however, a growing number of unscented versions of high-rated detergents. For example, the Consumer Reports top-rated detergent—a form of Tide liquid, is available in an unscented version, but only at Target. I use WalMart’s Great Values store brand dryer sheets in an unscented version. I’m very pleased. I used to have a friend who worked at the company in New Jersey that develops these smells. She told me about the process. She was a team head. Oddly, she said she can’t stand those smells.

For me, the worst is potpourri, especially in the overpowering amount that some stores have. There are a few stores in Burnsville, MN that my wife loved to shop in, that have the stuff. Hobby Lobby historically has been a major "contributor" to this problem and I avoid going into them. I haven't tried the new one here yet.

Another one is body wash. A faint whiff of cologne or good perfume is not usually a problem, but the way that some folks douse themselves with the stuff, especially along with the body odor that I assume they're trying to cover up--well, to be honest I'd rather just have to put up with the B.O. At least it is natural and doesn't trigger breathing difficulties.

[Mrs S]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Oh my.. 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..

Sometimes their perfume is so strong you can taste it and it ruins your meal. And if they happen to sit close to your table it’s awful.

[Two Bills]

I managed a hog farm many years ago, and we pumped slurry up to a oxygenating lagoon, preferably when wind was away from our nearby village.
The smell was pretty pungent.
A feed Rep. suggested a concentrate that smelled of Violets would probably improve the whiff for local properties nearby.
Without an exception everyone complained about the stink of the Violet concentrate, and begged us to go back to just the poop.
The moral of the story is: $hit stinks, but covering smell with perfume make it worse!

[CosmicTrucker]

Is it possible those who wear heavy perfume are unknowingly doing so due to the unfortunate side effects of C0v1d?

[airstreamingypsy]

Listen up men, stop wearing cologne. I don't know whose idea it was for men to wear cologne, but stop it! After shave yes, cologne no. A little Old Spice after shave..... or Aqua Velva... yes. Cologne no...... its gross. I agree with the OP, I don't want to smell people, a whiff of a nice perfume on a woman as she walks by..... yes. Cologne on men... no. Never.

Signed a woman who is grossed out by men in cologne.

[fdpaq0580]

Wash well. Rinse well. Dry well. Put on clean clothes.
Done!

[Deden]

Then you have the wrong mask!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by msilagy

Seniors are using old time heavy fragrances. Younger people are more and more fragrance free or just using body spray. Perfume is out of style now - problem is nobody has told the older folks or they just can't stop spraying on that perfume, men's cologne.

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...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by CosmicTrucker

Is it possible those who wear heavy perfume are unknowingly doing so due to the unfortunate side effects of C0v1d?

Nah, it's been going on long before Covid...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

Listen up men, stop wearing cologne. I don't know whose idea it was for men to wear cologne, but stop it! After shave yes, cologne no. A little Old Spice after shave..... or Aqua Velva... yes. Cologne no...... its gross. I agree with the OP, I don't want to smell people, a whiff of a nice perfume on a woman as she walks by..... yes. Cologne on men... no. Never.

Signed a woman who is grossed out by men in cologne.

After shave IS a form of cologne... Same difference... You just happen to like the smell of those... Old Spice is fine for me (reminds me of my dad...). Aqua Velva? Blech!

[Gpsma]

Bing back Hai Karate!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Bing back Hai Karate!

I'm waiting for the release of "Sex Panther"...

[Joe C.]

Mixed thoughts on this. I can't walk into a Yankee Candle store or something similar without my chest tightening up and finding it difficult to breathe. Same thing in a department store's perfume section. And yet, once in a while I will dab on some Old Spice aftershave or some Bay Rum, and it doesn't bother me.
I think that some perfumes/colognes of the nickle a gallon type and some of the super expensive parfum brands must be delicately used to be enjoyed.
Every now and then someone passes by me and they stink to high heaven of some obnoxious fragrance.....I hold my breath and wait for a few seconds.
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..

[virtualcynthia]

I loved this thread. My fellow unscented advocates said everything I always think. Except, in a car with a strong perfume. I want to ride like a dog with my head hanging out of the window.

I think we should advocate for smoke free sections at big venues. Between asthma, allergies and general yuck, I think we can justify the movement. ������������

On the other discussion, that description of the entitled, rich villagers is tired already. Give it a rest. I hope people recognize, that’s only a percentage and a very small percentage at that. Because you don’t like Villagers, don’t prejudice others.