Do you like perfumes/colognes?

BlunderWoman said:
Ameriscot said:
When we were in Thailand this winter I got tired of being sweaty and sticky all the time and bought some powder to put on after my shower. I was very pleased that the scent didn't bother me and I really liked it.
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You know my 24 year old daughter quite suddenly developed allergies she never had. She was jogging with her husband and suddenly went into anaphylactic shock. Turns out she has become allergic to most plants and trees and grasses which is a real pity because she is so athletic and loves hiking, etc. Now she has to carry one of those autoinjectors on her all the time.
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That's very strange to hit so suddenly. That's a shame as well since she likes to be outdoors. I'm lucky that nothing outdoors bothers me as I love to be outside as well.

I have found some good unscented toiletries - Simple brand, E45 for body and hand lotion, and Pantene's scent doesn't bother me. A soap like Dove will block my nose. I use unscented deodorants as well.
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Oh no, Sharon... poor thing! It not easy to develop those allergy - especial for outdoor activity where those scents are. :( I sorry that she have that problem. I wish they will find what specific is bother to her... I suppose the testing will cost a lots and a lots of time involve.... still... I very sorry that she must carry EpiPen - hopefully, she will learn what it is in specifics that are trouble to her breathing. :(
 
That is a blessing for you, Annie! I not ever see or hear of this powder, but I delighted for you that it WORK and it not bother to you! Hurray! :)
 

Gia said:
That is a blessing for you, Annie! I not ever see or hear of this powder, but I delighted for you that it WORK and it not bother to you! Hurray! :)
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It did work quite well - unless I did something too strenuous in the heat like ride my bike up a steep hill in the sunshine. Pleasant surprise that the scent didn't bother me and it was quite nice. I also love the smell of baby powder and it's doesn't bother me.

The powder can also be purchased in the US and UK.
 
I'm not masking anything, I just adore fragrance, a different one everyday. But I try to respect folks with allergies and use it lightly. There used to be this human relations person I had to report to from time to time. She was painfully allergic to fragrance and pet dander. I would talk to her with my head just in the doorway.
 
There are two signature scents in my neighborhood. I call them "Nursing-Home Nights" and "Bingo-Hall Ballad". Occasionally you'll run into "Church-Lady Charm", but only on the weekends.
 
Gia said:
Oh no, Sharon... poor thing! It not easy to develop those allergy - especial for outdoor activity where those scents are. :( I sorry that she have that problem. I wish they will find what specific is bother to her... I suppose the testing will cost a lots and a lots of time involve.... still... I very sorry that she must carry EpiPen - hopefully, she will learn what it is in specifics that are trouble to her breathing. :(
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They tested her. She is allergic to almost every tree except the pine tree and most grasses. Even carrots and she was never allergic to them before. When she was a kid she played outside with the rest of the kids out here in the country and none of them had problems. This just sprang up one day while she was jogging. Very strange.
 
Ameriscot said:
BlunderWoman said:
That's very strange to hit so suddenly. That's a shame as well since she likes to be outdoors. I'm lucky that nothing outdoors bothers me as I love to be outside as well.

I have found some good unscented toiletries - Simple brand, E45 for body and hand lotion, and Pantene's scent doesn't bother me. A soap like Dove will block my nose. I use unscented deodorants as well.
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You like to bike ride. I hope you never become allergic as well
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I like my lightly scented hand soaps and bubble baths, but don't wear mainstream perfumes or colognes anymore and avoid scented candles which give me headaches. I find I can take natural essential oils that one finds in the health food store, especially sandalwood and musk.
 
BlunderWoman said:
They tested her. She is allergic to almost every tree except the pine tree and most grasses. Even carrots and she was never allergic to them before. When she was a kid she played outside with the rest of the kids out here in the country and none of them had problems. This just sprang up one day while she was jogging. Very strange.
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Something must have occurred to set this off. Very curious. My allergies were very gradual. No treatment for her to help?
 
Shalimar said:
One of the differences between cheap scent, and fine perfume, is the durability of the original signature. Quality perfumes, such as those produced by the recognisable French Houses, ie Guerlain, Chanel etc. maintain their original signature scent over

time, fading, but never transforming into a stinky car deodorant pong. Often, you get what you pay for. Yes, Like BW, I shower regularly, and do not use le Parfum to mask unpleasant odours. This is not the Middle Ages. Lol.
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I think a person's body chemistry has a bigger effect than people think including their diet and activity level. I've also noticed the more alcohol one drinks the more the cologne and perfume user's scent changes. Some scientist say stress levels and hormones affect b/o as much sweat although that doesn't help.

One of the scents that graps my attention right away is an ash tray let alone an active smoker. I used to smoke and burnt cigarettes & ashes chase me away almost immediately.
 
Ameriscot said:
Something must have occurred to set this off. Very curious. My allergies were very gradual. No treatment for her to help?
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They didn't mention to me that anything could help it. She's still very active. She does everything outdoors. They are a very outdoors couple.
 
I had no allergies at all until some time in my 40's. I remember walking into a Bath and Body shop once to shop for xmas gifts. And immediately my sinus started screaming, my nose was blocked and even my ears felt like they were filled with fluid. I've never had that reaction since, but the wrong scent will give me an immediate sinus headache.
 
Cookie said:
I like my lightly scented hand soaps and bubble baths, but don't wear mainstream perfumes or colognes anymore and avoid scented candles which give me headaches. I find I can take natural essential oils that one finds in the health food store, especially sandalwood and musk.
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I really like sandalwood
 
BlunderWoman said:
They didn't mention to me that anything could help it. She's still very active. She does everything outdoors. They are a very outdoors couple.
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Antihistamines? Other allergy med. It's helped mine a lot. Even helps when I get bitten my mosquitoes or midges. They don't get all swollen and extremely itchy.
 
Oh my... poor beebee.... It is strange, but we can all develop allergy to things at any time in our lives..... ALL his life, my Papa was eat all type of shellfish that he catch in the ocean...then when he was mid-70s he develop severe allergy to ALL shellfish... it was such a shock to him...and he was become so sad for that...he was miss the beautiful shellfish he gather from the ocean.... but... other wise he will die. In those day, he not have the EpiPen to use and he would have die if not arrive to hospital in time. We are more fortunate now to be able to save our self with those pen injection - but still is sad that we must miss out on thing that we enjoy just because of the allergy. :( I hope she will adjust quickly and be okay.... xx
 
My grandmother and her two sisters loved to wear White Shoulders. I always remember them smelling so nice. I rarely wore perfume except for a very light scent.
 
Gia said:
Oh my... poor beebee.... It is strange, but we can all develop allergy to things at any time in our lives..... ALL his life, my Papa was eat all type of shellfish that he catch in the ocean...then when he was mid-70s he develop severe allergy to ALL shellfish... it was such a shock to him...and he was become so sad for that...he was miss the beautiful shellfish he gather from the ocean.... but... other wise he will die. In those day, he not have the EpiPen to use and he would have die if not arrive to hospital in time. We are more fortunate now to be able to save our self with those pen injection - but still is sad that we must miss out on thing that we enjoy just because of the allergy. :( I hope she will adjust quickly and be okay.... xx
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I just googled it and it looks like it's no uncommon to suddenly develop allergies.

My kids have a cousin who is so allergic to bee stings that he'll die in a very short time without the two drugs he has to take immediately. And of course he attracted bees.
 
Gia said:
Oh my... poor beebee.... It is strange, but we can all develop allergy to things at any time in our lives..... ALL his life, my Papa was eat all type of shellfish that he catch in the ocean...then when he was mid-70s he develop severe allergy to ALL shellfish... it was such a shock to him...and he was become so sad for that...he was miss the beautiful shellfish he gather from the ocean.... but... other wise he will die. In those day, he not have the EpiPen to use and he would have die if not arrive to hospital in time. We are more fortunate now to be able to save our self with those pen injection - but still is sad that we must miss out on thing that we enjoy just because of the allergy. :( I hope she will adjust quickly and be okay.... xx
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Thank you. Sad for your father to have to give up what he loved that is too bad. I have no allergies at all. YET..knock wood
 
SifuPhil said:
There are two signature scents in my neighborhood. I call them "Nursing-Home Nights" and "Bingo-Hall Ballad". Occasionally you'll run into "Church-Lady Charm", but only on the weekends.
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As long as you aren't whiffing Dastardly Diaper you'll be okay WINK.gif
 
SifuPhil said:
There are two signature scents in my neighborhood. I call them "Nursing-Home Nights" and "Bingo-Hall Ballad". Occasionally you'll run into "Church-Lady Charm", but only on the weekends.
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I vastly prefer "Evening in Hoboken"....

BlunderWoman said:
I really like sandalwood
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I love the "smell" of sandalwood, but not the "effect". When I go into a shop where they're burning incense, I have a very small window of time before I have to make tracks out of there. Otherwise, it's headache hell.

As far as perfumes, I've found that I love citrus scents. Pacifica makes a Tuscan Blood Orange perfume that I'm crazy about. It's very light and not at all expensive. I also like anything lemony or grapefruity. They don't seem to give me the headache that heavy perfumes do.
 
Le Noir Newark, a spicy blend with top notes of cigarillos and bus exhaust, seductively musky underarm, imported bodega incense, and a delicious fried chicken finish.
 

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