Beauty, Fashion & Style

Do you wear perfume

Beauty, Fashion & Style

Posted by: flyingace

29th Aug 2011 01:06pm

I don't like the strong perfume's some people wear because I get really bad headaches.

Comments 185

Vanessa 32284508
  • 5th Jun 2022 10:57pm

Yes - hypnotic poison Dior- have worn this for over 10 years

Samantha 31399461
  • 7th Apr 2021 10:00am

I have currently 25 fragrances in my collection, thats after using up a hand up and selling some i dont wear.
I love perfume, it's the only accessory I can't leave the house without and the only thing i really spend a bit of money on lol.
I have about 3 or 4 that I can't live without, and a few more that I like but won't replace, then the rest are blind online purchases.
I find im one of those people that wears a certain scent to match my mood, outfit, type of event im going to etc...

Candy31376693
  • 11th Dec 2019 10:15am

Yes

Sanjipanj
  • 22nd Mar 2019 12:58pm

I adore my perfumes, always having about 4-5 to choose from. At the moment I have Anais Anais Elizabeth Arden, Beyonce, Jovan Musk and one other that escapes me at the moment, oh I just remembered it is called Tea Rose. I prefer the subtle floral tones for the day time and a more exotic perfume for an evening.

lonestar
  • 16th Mar 2019 09:45pm

yes! I like them because they smell nice, when you are around but forget most of the time. Hence have to place visible to my eyes. I am using same fragrance over 5 years now. I will never buy 100ml again... unless I dont intend to spend money on it and have the original ideal having one in wardrobe.

Mona31584416
  • 10th Feb 2019 09:10pm

I prefer wearing subtle perfume from either Victoria's Secret or The Body Shop and I myself do get headaches from strong scents so I definitely understand where you are coming from. I would recommend perfumes from the above brands I mentioned as they are mild and last the whole day.

Unicorn22
  • 21st Nov 2018 09:32pm

Nope

schnitzel
  • 29th Aug 2018 07:53pm

Yes but not everyday, it’s a mood thing

Sanjipanj
  • 11th Jun 2018 03:44am

Yes, it's one of those things I can't not apply before leaving home unless I'm doing the odd cleaning job...

Bianca31420564
  • 16th May 2018 12:29pm

i love wearing perfume but can understand where you coming from thats why i perefer to stickk to light fragences that you can still smell but dont overpower

Emily31377020
  • 16th May 2018 11:23am

I like wearing perfume but am worried that it might have negative health benefits.

Jonathan31377119
  • 5th May 2018 10:49am

Yes

Wendy31423990
  • 3rd May 2018 06:14pm

Yes

Wendy31423990
  • 3rd May 2018 06:14pm

Yes

Christien Setiadi
  • 30th Apr 2018 04:06pm

I wear perfume with soft notes rather than the strong one.

Melissa31420594
  • 27th Apr 2018 05:11pm

I love to wear purfume. I have always been a smoker so now i have given up it's nice to smell nice all the time

Thanh Tu31415933
  • 10th Apr 2018 12:47pm

Totally agreed. I think the light and sweet perfume would be nice.

Farhiyo31416388
  • 20th Mar 2018 01:11am

Most certainly, I think wearing perfume gives you a boost of confidence ( at least for me it does) it’s nice to know your clean and smell nice. I’d also definitely expect the same from others !

Andrea31416172
  • 5th Mar 2018 08:57am

I used to be obsessed with collecting perfumes....I love the sweet scented ones....I agree, some perfumes that I smell when someone walks by make me feel sick.

Diana31399329
  • 22nd Feb 2018 06:23am

It depends on the scent I don't like to wear perfume if it's too overpowering. I usually only get the urge to wear perfume if I'm going out on a nice event.

Holly_M
  • 11th Feb 2018 07:18pm

I wear perfume sometimes, but typically I use a scented lotion instead as I found the scent to be more subtle and is also good for the skin!

JenM
  • 2nd Feb 2018 03:15pm

I wear perfume pin social occasions but try not to drown myself in it as my choice. .charlie red..can be overpowering for people

Sophia31249918
  • 28th Nov 2017 11:03am

Well, some people have a strong odour that comes from their body, so wearing perfume covers it up. If it is too strong use a softer scent or maybe you are spraying too much

sheza54
  • 11th May 2017 10:48am

I love to wear a soft sweet perfume, not to heavy just right.

sheza54
  • 11th May 2017 10:48am

I love to wear a soft sweet perfume, not to heavy just right.

Migaloo
  • 2nd Apr 2017 09:21am

I love any Dior perfumes cas they still remain there even by night time when i do wear them , on the other hand l did travel 100 mile to a 21st one afternoon with Poison on me locked in air con and l did manage to cop a head ache as its far too strong to travel that far with l discovered , i also love Paris , l love floral perfumes at any time .

unknown1234
  • 7th Mar 2017 07:43pm

I prefer the mild one. Too strong of a scent is really a turn off.

Vinoomika
  • 21st Jan 2017 11:30am

I guess it depends on the perfume, and how much of it you wear. I absolutely love perfume. I tend to layer up too (not sure if this is good or bad, but I like it). My shower gel, lotion, roll-on deodorant, deodorant (spray) and the perfume(s) I choose to wear for the day are all scented, and I like it because I love smelling fresh and clean throughout the day - but I only do that for me, I like it - and women's perfumes are generally quite subtle, and I don't wear too much of it, so unless you were giving me a hug, or are directly beside/behind me, you wouldn't be able to smell my perfume.

I know that there are a few women's perfumes that are strong too - my mum's friend gave her an old lady perfume called Charlie (even though my mum is not an old lady yet!), and that made me sneeze and gave me a headache. Haha - but mercifully, there's not too many perfumes that do that. I think Dior is also famous for having some strong perfumes.

For the most part, we have a choice as to which ones we choose, and Elizabeth Arden, Beyonce and Rihanna have been some brands I wear often because they are amazing. Sophisticated, yet sweet and subtle scents.

Samantha 31399461
  • 7th Apr 2021 10:04am
I guess it depends on the perfume, and how much of it you wear. I absolutely love perfume. I tend to layer up too (not sure if this is good or bad, but I like it). My shower gel, lotion, roll-on...

Hypnotic poison by Dior is always will be my number 1 fragrance.
But yes, it's certainly a powerhouse scent lol. Spray lightly with most of the poison line thought, they're all pretty heavy

Anonymous
  • 13th Jan 2017 08:01pm

In my opinion, different people prefer different perfume. You just have to test before you buy.
If you do not like the strong smell, try to apply less or try milder perfume.

jenniferow
  • 9th Aug 2016 01:44am

Hi,
at first i was so much like you, hate perfumes.
but now i found the right perfume for me which is marc jacobs daisy.
so, maybe you just need to find the right one :)

jenniferow
  • 9th Aug 2016 01:44am

Hi,
at first i was so much like you, hate perfumes.
but now i found the right perfume for me which is marc jacobs daisy.
so, maybe you just need to find the right one :)

qwertyyy
  • 18th Jul 2016 02:46pm

Yessss, Ralph Lauren light perfume is the best because it's so light, probably won't cause you that bad of a headache! (:

Sohail
  • 16th Jul 2016 09:19pm

Everyone like perfumes because the scent of perfume is pleasant. My favourite perfume is Beckham Signature. Strong perfumes suits with women i think it attracts men.

Sohail
  • 16th Jul 2016 09:19pm

Everyone like perfumes because the scent of perfume is pleasant. My favourite perfume is Beckham Signature. Strong perfumes suits with women i think it attracts men.

AshleighLK
  • 5th Oct 2015 02:42pm

I wear Alien by Thierry Mugler its absolutely amazing

maria
  • 27th Sep 2015 12:56pm

I like wearing perfume but I am very fussy with buying it. I like something that are not strong fragrance.

rit
  • 16th Sep 2015 02:54pm

NO, I don't like perfumes, I get severe headaches

GoBears
  • 15th Sep 2015 08:08pm

Nup, never wear perfume. I reckon it would worry the missus if I did. :P

Anonymous
  • 11th Jul 2015 10:00pm

i like some perfumes only i hate the real girly flower ones that are really strong lol

Anonymous
  • 4th Jun 2015 07:07pm

I have read with curiosity that certain perfumes give users a “headache”. Forgive me for my lack of understanding or empathy but how is this possible? I have smelled many perfumes over the years, both nice and horrible but I have never got a “headache” from male or female fragrances. So what happens, you spray it on and a while later you get a “headache?” Just like that!

In my opinion if one is prone to headaches then perhaps wearing expensive perfume is simply not for you.

Anonymous
  • 4th Jun 2015 10:31am

I find strong perfume some people wear either gives me a headache or is so strong it makes me feel like I am going to be sick.

neddiebear
  • 13th May 2015 09:28pm

Yes I work in the direct sales industry and so around so many fragrances and I too get a lot of headaches with some especially when we are in our team meetings too many fragrances all at once.

rosie posie
  • 19th Apr 2015 04:05pm

love wearing perfume

Kit Cat
  • 7th Apr 2015 04:49pm

I don't like wearing perfume that much and I don't like strong and over powering perfume.

butterflymumma
  • 3rd Sep 2014 01:04pm

I love perfume! It is my obsession, if i could afford it i would prob have hundreds lol

Ol
  • 11th Jun 2014 01:59pm

Perfume is a tool of allurement!! Personally I love when other people poor a bottle of pleasant smelling perfume over themselves but I do agree that it can cause a headache, especially when the perfume smells worse than body odor!

Aliyaraya
  • 24th May 2014 07:16pm

I agree some perfumes are so overpowering that I get headaches to.

Wen Jin
  • 22nd May 2014 05:37pm

I'm not a big fans of wearing perfume, but when i do i always use a mild one. It does makes me feel fresher.
I don't like strong perfume as well, strong perfume gives me a bad headaches too!

antzy
  • 17th May 2014 05:51pm

I do but not all the time because sometimes it's just too strong.

Anonymous
  • 11th May 2014 10:40am

i always wear a body mist to keep me calm as sort of an aroma therapy

Han.charlotte
  • 7th May 2014 01:29pm

I do wear perfume, my favourite is DKNY green be delicious or JPG classique, as a younger woman I love to know that I smell beautiful and attractive and it is just apart of my daily routine, however, recently I've been trying to look into perfumes that contain either no alcohol or have low alcohol amounts AND of course no animal testing.

Anonymous
  • 7th May 2014 04:29pm
I do wear perfume, my favourite is DKNY green be delicious or JPG classique, as a younger woman I love to know that I smell beautiful and attractive and it is just apart of my daily routine,...

I like perfume also, although I don't wear it daily just special occasions. I wonder how do you find out if it is tested on animals? I wouldn't want that.

debbib
  • 7th May 2014 02:57am

I don't like perfume especially on men!

Anonymous
  • 20th May 2014 02:28pm
I don't like perfume especially on men!

i think that if they wear a subtle amount, enough so you can only smell it when you hug them or are within a close proximity, its fine. However if you can smell them and their stench overpowers the entire room, its too much.

ang7
  • 6th May 2014 01:13pm

perfumes also contain a lot of chemicals, you shouldn't use them at all

Nita
  • 2nd May 2014 06:20pm

I love wearing perfumes but certain scents give me migraines....Opium for example will bring on a migraine and yet I love Juicy Couture Juice Couture and that's a fairly strong smelling perfume but it has no affect on me.
Fame by Lady Ga Ga is amazing - you can smell the honey that is in it and it just smells creamy, smooth, sweet, warm, a beautiful fragrance - and I am NOT into celeb perfumes but this is a stunner!

Anonymous
  • 1st May 2014 09:38am

Perfume is great. I'm one of those who - as soon as I can't smell my perfume, it means I need to put on more!

Moi
  • 30th Apr 2014 07:35pm

If you are getting headaches from wearing perfume then I would suspect it is only due to the particular one which you have chosen. I therefore feel if you love to wear perfume then you should keep on trying different samples!
Personally i have found that the perfumes with certain ingredients such as the Passionfruit based ones also give me a very bad headache!!
I absolutely love wearing perfume everyday and often get compliments. It is for me part of my 'getting dressed' routine!
It is a Revlon perfume, however if I go for other flower based ones in the same Brand I find that they make me feel quite sick!
I absolutely feel that it is a matter of trial and error!! When you find one which suits and doesn't make you ILL THEN I SUGGEST YOU MAKE THIS,YOUR SIGNATURE PERFUME!
Perfume has three notes!! - the first is the first whiff that one gets!! Second is when it has had time to settle and thirdly is how itmreactsmwith your own particular skin type!
Some of us have very acidic skin type, others are more alkaline! I am very acidic to the point where I can't wear real gold as it turns black within the day!
Be aware of this when trying something and also remember never never rub it into your wrist etc. as perfume is made up of invisible bubbles and if you rub it in you are basically bursting these tiny little bubbles which give off the wonderful odour!
Keep trying! You just need to find out if you are a fruity, floral or spice type. Then find out what type of skin you have!
If a perfume smells wonderful on a friend then don't,assume it will smell good on you as it may actually smell revolting as it reacts to your particular skin!
This is the secret of tring to find your SIGNATURE PERFUME (one which will not give you a headache and believe me there is one out there just for you!!
Use the cards and spray three and put them in your car bedroom and somewhere else where you can smell it and see what happens after you have experienced them all after a,few hours!! Some you will know immediately!!
Also remember EXPENSIVE DOESN'T MEAN GREAT!! - good luck - NANETTE ������������

Anonymous
  • 29th Apr 2014 01:01pm

I'm the same, if a perfume is too strong or sweet, a nice simple smell is the best i think

Kellie1101
  • 28th Apr 2014 10:11pm

I do love wearing perfume, but I do have close family and friends who suffer from people wearing the perfume. I must admit, I do not like cheap and nasty perfume, but even the most expensive perfume is not nice as well. A shuttle sweet our fume is best. Nothing like smelling nice, not strong !

Anonymous
  • 28th Apr 2014 04:02pm

I love wearing perfume I have 20 bottles of it! I have a different range of perfume my favourite though is Jimmy Choo Flash.

Nellyy
  • 20th Apr 2014 03:41pm

Some perfumes are too heavy and sometimes send me off into a coughing fit. I do like Mitsouko by Geurlain but as it is quite expensive I save it for special occasions. I dislike those stinky cheap body sprays like Impulse.

Anonymous
  • 19th Apr 2014 10:28pm

I like mens perfumes more than womans perfumes

jatz50
  • 18th Apr 2014 10:00pm

I am the same...Strong perfume smells give me really bad headaches also. Usually, I go to a perfume place and get them to spray it on a card and then I walk away with that and wait to see if it agrees with me.
There are two perfumes that have never given me headaches and that is Innoxa Gingham and Cacheral Amor Amor (was in a red bottle)...hard to get now but I can buy online (phew). My chemist gives out samples and I spray on my wrist and at first.....it's okay and then 10 mins later, I am rubbing it off.
I cannot walk through Myers or DJs where they have all their perfumes......total headaches

Sil sil
  • 15th Apr 2014 10:40pm

The trick is finding the right perfume for you & your body. I like perfume but too found some gave me a headache, I have a small collection that work for me, smell nice & I get compliments. Never spray too much either!

ebtisammy
  • 8th Apr 2014 11:02pm

Yes! i love to wear perfume.

ralph48
  • 6th Apr 2014 09:01am

yes, it makes me feel like a woman; my life is bad enough as it is; and I do it to make me feel good.

Anonymous
  • 5th Apr 2014 03:11pm

There are many different fragrances out there. Every woman should have a fragrance wardrobe with a signature scent. If you have ever heard of LeReve, they have brilliant, quality designer parfums with layering products to match. If you don't like a strong scent, just a fragrant body moisturiser will probably suit you best...... You have to try them. I cannot say a bad word about them. I LOVE perfume. (the good quality stuff anyway)

Anonymous
  • 31st Mar 2014 11:07am

yes i do i love it when you treat yourself to a nice perfume it just makes me feel good about myself i love smelling nice and clean

cindy_d1981
  • 30th Mar 2014 04:19pm

I don't mind a mist spray of perfumes but not heavy strength ones. Myself I seem to cant stand them they make me cough I have some kind of bad reaction. So I don't wear them all the time.

Anonymous
  • 29th Mar 2014 12:43am

in moderation

Anonymous
  • 24th Mar 2014 05:01pm

too much parfume on is stinky

Anonymous
  • 24th Mar 2014 05:01pm

the less parfume,more seductive...

DanaRhiannon
  • 21st Mar 2014 05:23pm

I wear taylor swifts perfumes and jimmy chop. They're more fruity so I can handle them. Anything floral gives me headaches.

Anonymous
  • 19th Mar 2014 11:15pm

strong ones stand dats what makes it a perfume

Anonymous
  • 19th Mar 2014 02:24pm

im the same soft purfumes are nice

Anonymous
  • 18th Mar 2014 09:59pm

I am definatly a perfurm wearer. I love what perfurm can say about you or the activity your going to do. I find myself wearing clean type smelling perfurm before i go to the gym so that i am feeling fresh and ready to exercise. If i am going out on the town i find myself wearing something sweet and girly. i believe the type of perfurm you wear says a little about the person you are. :)

Anonymous
  • 16th Mar 2014 08:01pm

Yes! I love perfumes xx
I wear perfumes everyday-or as many days I can. I have quite a collection of perfumes. But I am fussy with what perfume I get, I only really like fruity or spring reminding ones, I hate musky smells!

Anonymous
  • 14th Mar 2014 10:52pm

Hi,
I'm a part of a Handmade Beauty course. We made parfum (a fancy french word for oil perfume) last week. I've been wearing it everyday for a fresh feel. If you have a sensitive nose, perhaps try make your own perfume, that way you have heaps of control over how strong it is. And this way you can spread your perfume to your friends and make sure they wear it too, parfum domination!

Anonymous
  • 8th Mar 2014 01:18am

I agree! Today I received a Issey Miyake perfume, and don't get me wrong it's beautiful! But I suffer from migraines and I have had a headache all day after putting it on. You Know what they say though... Beauty is pain so I think I'm just going to suck it up! :)

jan01
  • 24th Feb 2014 08:49am

no I don't as most of them give me a headache

naomes
  • 18th Feb 2014 01:38pm

i love strong perfumes.

Anonymous
  • 14th Feb 2014 10:42pm

I always wear perfume but try not to use too sweet or strong because I would get headache

bebot
  • 14th Feb 2014 11:25am

I agree with you. My husband is the one that's using perfume. But me I only used it occasionally if I really like to but I don't used it everyday

Rahillah
  • 14th Feb 2014 10:02am

All kinds of perfumes give me horrible headaches.

Lala2573
  • 13th Feb 2014 05:18am

I dont like some peoples perfume because some are over powering and I get major headaches, musky ones etc

Anonymous
  • 5th Feb 2014 06:52pm

well if you don't wear perfume theirs always deodorant the non scented one

Anonymous
  • 31st Jan 2014 09:06pm

Most perfumes I can put up with, but men's deodorant in a can that I really can't stand

Anonymous
  • 30th Jan 2014 12:09pm

Yes I have had the same problem sometimes. But I personally like smelling nice even though sometimes I get headaches.

stumpy
  • 4th Oct 2013 05:48pm

It's the old saying less is more you don't have to shower in perfume to smell good

fuzz
  • 29th Sep 2013 12:38pm

Nothing worse than a strong perfume which takes over a room, but yes I do use a fresh smelling perfume

Deb
  • 28th Sep 2013 10:23am

Unfortunately I have expensive tastes - Chanel, Nina Ricci but they're worth it because they are not overwhelming, unlike men's after shave/scent - they all seem to have an overpowering, high alcohol content

Anonymous
  • 6th Sep 2013 11:39am

I am inclined to agree with you because some people have perfume allergy. We have to think of people surrounding you more. However, perfume can give us a good mood. Hence, I like to wear strong perfume at home.

Anonymous
  • 3rd Sep 2013 12:58pm

You should try Rhianna's Nude perfume. It is very subtle and you cant smell it on yourself but people comment how nice it is. It smells a bit like vanilla but is very mild it just smells like you have used a nice body wash or soap.

Ceejayb
  • 3rd Sep 2013 06:46am

Thts a shame I absolutly love Perfumes I have so many favorites and beleive smelling good makes me feel feminine and aslo can be uplifting to my moods as well as leaves a lasting impact on those around you just like asmell can remind you of a loved one

carter2012
  • 2nd Sep 2013 04:50pm

hi,i like wearing perfume when I go somewhere with my friends or family.
I like soft perfume and fresh. I have a lot of brand of perfume and I m not happy when I bought perfume and then I find out that its not last longer, mostly I bought from chemish

carter2012
  • 2nd Sep 2013 04:49pm

hi,i like wearing perfume when I go somewhere with my friends or family.
I like soft perfume and fresh. I have a lot of brand of perfume and I m not happy when I bought perfume and then I find out that its not last longer, mostly I bought from chemish

Anonymous
  • 1st Sep 2013 02:32pm

Robert Cavalli perfume is the best. not strong and too over powering just a great smell

Anonymous
  • 15th Jul 2013 05:41pm

Some perfumes smell great in the bottle but when they come in contact with your skin can give off a completely different scent to what you think is in the bottle. I think it is best to buy from outlets that have testers so that you can try before you buy

bhuntu
  • 14th Jul 2013 06:57am

I love perfumes,, yes sometimes I can get dizzy but in reality I am addicted to perfumes,, chanel is my fav one

Lenmontano
  • 13th Jul 2013 09:24pm

Hi! I tried using Bulgari Amethyst, and I think it suits me. I love the scent and the feeling when I wear it.

Anonymous
  • 2nd Jul 2013 10:44pm

I love perfumes. However, i cant wear many of them as i work with animals and it shouldnt be worn throughout the day.

Minaki
  • 28th Jun 2013 09:50pm

I used to use a lot more perfume than I do now. I have a lot of perfumes at home but find I only like using one small spray so that it is not overpowering. I like Coco Chanel, Chanel No.5 (La Premiere) and Givenchy L'Interdit (discontinued but I found a bottle it was the perfume my mum used to wear when I was young and brings back nice memories).

I have so many others but lately I am drawn to the more natural oils (floral) fragrances - jasmine in particular.

I also like using the Karma soap from Lush. Not only does it smell great on the skin but makes the whole bathroom smell nice after showering.

trisha26
  • 17th Jun 2013 10:07am

I know that this may sound rather silly, however, see if you can carry around with you some coffee beans perhaps in a small zip lock bag. you see the coffee aroma from the beans over ride the smell of strong perfume. I really does work as I suffer from the same problem. try it out. youll find it works.

Peggy
  • 15th Jun 2013 05:32pm

It could be the alcohol in the perfume that's given you headaches. Have you tried solid perfumes instead?

misun
  • 9th Jun 2013 09:34am

yes but i don't like strong perfume's people wear because it will make really bad headaches.

margcafe
  • 8th Jun 2013 06:38pm

Yes l do wear perfume. But it has to be low scented, l do agree with that as l get bad headaches also.

Anonymous
  • 3rd May 2013 07:58am

Yes

chrissi
  • 6th Aug 2012 12:51pm

i love perfume and have many different scents

Blonde
  • 4th Aug 2012 09:47pm

There are quite a large number ogf people who will react to perfumes especially strong smellings. It can vary from headaches to respiratory symptoms such as Asthma or hay fever. I have noticed the radiology building there are large sings in the building requesting that the public have to notify the receptionist if they have perfume on because of two employees who have severe reactions to perfumes

Anonymous
  • 3rd Aug 2012 10:22pm

I often walk past people in the supermarket or on the street and can smell their purfume from a mile away! I prefer to wear spray deodorants, I like the fruity smells, as they aren't very strong, yet they still last the day and they don't give me a headache!

Nellzy
  • 3rd Aug 2012 01:38pm

I agree, ever since I was a young girl I couldnt stand strong smelloing perfumes as it made get a headache, to this day I dont like it. I only wear subtle perfume for weddings etc.

Anonymous
  • 31st Jul 2012 08:48pm

i do like to wear perfumes but the problem i face wid sum of them is that i face skin problem..mostly rash..my skin is very sensitive...i hve contact dermatitis /eczema..

vikki1986
  • 30th Jul 2012 02:50pm

I get headache from my own Perfume CK in2U though it smells nice. other perfume smells okay. but yeah, it might be not good for other to smell your strong perfume so do not over spray!

leizhipeng
  • 29th Jul 2012 05:33pm

I dont like it too

lilnicky15
  • 25th Jun 2012 09:27pm

I wear perfume everyday and I love it, I have 3 that I rotate for days and a Chanel that I only use when I'm going out at night and special occasions.

Ollie
  • 25th Jun 2012 05:26pm

Yes flyingace, I do enjoy wearing perfume, but just one spray into the air, then walk through it.
That ensures that the application is subtle.
I also HATE perfume on others that is too strong. It's not the 'flavour' (although we all have our favorites) it's the strength (of any flavour) where too much, is offensive.
People often remark that they like my perfume, (even when I can't smell it any more), whatever the flavor, as I only use a couple of good quality, - heavier ones in Winter, and lighter sweeter ones in Summer.
I really believe it is the subtle application that is important.
Cheap perfumes always smell sickly, too much when first applied, then disappear, and never seem to echieve a subtlty!!

Kate
  • 22nd Jun 2012 09:00am

for special ocassions perfume is nice but i usually forget to wear it day to day. i agree that sometimes strong perfume can be very off putting and distracting on others.

anagy
  • 18th Jun 2012 12:50am

I was born without a sense of smell so I can get a little worried about whether I may smell bad or not. So yes, I wear perfume...only I don't know how strong or chemically it smells!!

Anonymous
  • 23rd Apr 2012 05:50pm

I wear perfume but am really self-conscious about the way other people feel about them haha, I'm always asking people if they think it's okay. I think it mainly comes down to how you feel about the perfume (as long as you don't put too much on!)

Anonymous
  • 10th Apr 2012 11:31am

Love parfumes, it gives me a start for the new day. However, it can be personal touch as well. A lot of people dont know how to choose parfume right way so it suits your mood and life style.

dave
  • 8th Apr 2012 10:07pm

no

dave
  • 8th Apr 2012 10:04pm

i hate the smell of them to

dave
  • 8th Apr 2012 10:03pm

i hate the smell of most

sandy
  • 7th Apr 2012 12:20pm

there is nothing worse than getting in a lift with some one who smells like they have tipped a scent bottle over themselves apart from bad breathe & BO
sandy

Anonymous
  • 15th Mar 2012 03:15pm

I love wearing perfume. I have a massive collection of all differnt smells. I like to wear different ones on different days to create different moods. You could try using a mist of sented oils, like the ones used for oil burners. These are quite nice and offer a lighter alternative to perfume ;)

Anonymous
  • 12th Mar 2012 04:16pm

I am the same, my head cant candle most perfume's but I have found 1 that smells beautiful without sending me into a coughing fit! Sex in the City Exotic. Smells devine! Also another thing I try to use instead of perfume is body oils. A personal favourite is Body Shop Vanilla body oil.

rumil
  • 28th Feb 2012 01:24am

ı don't like too strong perfume's , they are so heavy and distrub me

Anonymous
  • 25th Feb 2012 02:58am

hi flyingace... I love perfume specially in summer... they give me a fresh feeling.. i love smelling good lol.. try cool water they are good specially for sensitive people.. My sis has the same problem as you do, but cool water works for her... tc.

Anonymous
  • 11th Feb 2012 06:07am

Sometimes but I don't like using too much. I'm not the type to splurge on perfumes and would rather spend it on makeup and clothes.

Jess
  • 4th Feb 2012 01:15am

I agree i work in a chemist! The amount of perfumes people will ridiculously spray on tester cards and on their bodies - while they are already wearing strong perfumes and then ask me to differentiate infuriates me !

Anonymous
  • 26th Jan 2012 06:22pm

I love wearing strong perfume because it makes me feel fresh when i am around people

Anonymous
  • 24th Jan 2012 12:45pm

I agree with cat17 on the health issue of perfumes.. I used to wear perfumes few years ago but do not any longer. there is little or no regulations to what can go and actually goes into perfumes, a single perfume bottle can contain up to 2000 ingredients, many of which are questionable health wise. have you noticed that many perfume brands do not have ingredient lists?

L.T
  • 24th Jan 2012 03:09am

I luv luv perfume!! and hav a huge range.. But only luv n buy the real thing (fairly expensive n branded) n hate cheap one's, knock of brands & impulse spray types.. 4 the following reasons!!!
- they smell cheap n go of fast
- not lasting long
- & impulse type sprays, once u sweat, it go's stale fast n smells nasty

** You'll find true brands n more expensive one's last most of the day (even wen u cant smell it on urself anymore) n with holds going of n stale even wen u sweat!!

** I do encourage u 2 try more scents - even the one's u dnt fancy at first.. because although real perfume smells similar on everyone who wears it!! it actually changes & smells different on everyone once you've sprayed it & its settled into your skin n own natural body scent.. takes bout 20mins to calm n you should notice it doesnt smell anywhere as stronge as it first did..
** and just because you cant smell it on urself as much later on? doesnt mean its worn of (its a good thing!!) means its settled n blended into ur natural body scent.. - just ask someone near you.. bet they can smell it n its great..
** cheap perfume doesnt settle n smells stronge till it go's stale.. But i guess u get wot u pay 4 hahh.. (just lik levi jeans that last 4 years compared to your cheap $20 kmart type jean) that fade's, zip breaks, button pops off or they fall apart within there first 20 wears hahaha..

L.T
  • 24th Jan 2012 03:07am

I luv luv perfume!! and hav a huge range.. But only luv n buy the real thing (fairly expensive n branded) n hate cheap one's, knock of brands & impulse spray types.. 4 the following reasons!!!
- they smell cheap n go of fast
- not lasting long
- & impulse type sprays, once u sweat, it go's stale fast n smells nasty

** You'll find true brands n more expensive one's last most of the day (even wen u cant smell it on urself anymore) n with holds going of n stale even wen u sweat!!

** I do encourage u 2 try more scents - even the one's u dnt fancy at first.. because although real perfume smells similar on everyone who wears it!! it actually changes & smells different on everyone once you've sprayed it & its settled into your skin n own natural body scent.. takes bout 20mins to calm n you should notice it doesnt smell anywhere as stronge as it first did..
** and just because you cant smell it on urself as much later on? doesnt mean its worn of (its a good thing!!) means its settled n blended into ur natural body scent.. - just ask someone near you.. bet they can smell it n its great..
** cheap perfume doesnt settle n smells stronge till it go's stale.. But i guess u get wot u pay 4 hahh.. (just lik levi jeans that last 4 years compared to your cheap $20 kmart type jean) that fade's, zip breaks, button pops off or they fall apart within there first 20 wears hahaha..

L.T
  • 24th Jan 2012 03:07am

I luv luv perfume!! and hav a huge range.. But only luv n buy the real thing (fairly expensive n branded) n hate cheap one's, knock of brands & impulse spray types.. 4 the following reasons!!!
- they smell cheap n go of fast
- not lasting long
- & impulse type sprays, once u sweat, it go's stale fast n smells nasty

** You'll find true brands n more expensive one's last most of the day (even wen u cant smell it on urself anymore) n with holds going of n stale even wen u sweat!!

** I do encourage u 2 try more scents - even the one's u dnt fancy at first.. because although real perfume smells similar on everyone who wears it!! it actually changes & smells different on everyone once you've sprayed it & its settled into your skin n own natural body scent.. takes bout 20mins to calm n you should notice it doesnt smell anywhere as stronge as it first did..
** and just because you cant smell it on urself as much later on? doesnt mean its worn of (its a good thing!!) means its settled n blended into ur natural body scent.. - just ask someone near you.. bet they can smell it n its great..
** cheap perfume doesnt settle n smells stronge till it go's stale.. But i guess u get wot u pay 4 hahh.. (just lik levi jeans that last 4 years compared to your cheap $20 kmart type jean) that fade's, zip breaks, button pops off or they fall apart within there first 20 wears hahaha..

L.T
  • 24th Jan 2012 03:07am

I luv luv perfume!! and hav a huge range.. But only luv n buy the real thing (fairly expensive n branded) n hate cheap one's, knock of brands & impulse spray types.. 4 the following reasons!!!
- they smell cheap n go of fast
- not lasting long
- & impulse type sprays, once u sweat, it go's stale fast n smells nasty

** You'll find true brands n more expensive one's last most of the day (even wen u cant smell it on urself anymore) n with holds going of n stale even wen u sweat!!

** I do encourage u 2 try more scents - even the one's u dnt fancy at first.. because although real perfume smells similar on everyone who wears it!! it actually changes & smells different on everyone once you've sprayed it & its settled into your skin n own natural body scent.. takes bout 20mins to calm n you should notice it doesnt smell anywhere as stronge as it first did..
** and just because you cant smell it on urself as much later on? doesnt mean its worn of (its a good thing!!) means its settled n blended into ur natural body scent.. - just ask someone near you.. bet they can smell it n its great..
** cheap perfume doesnt settle n smells stronge till it go's stale.. But i guess u get wot u pay 4 hahh.. (just lik levi jeans that last 4 years compared to your cheap $20 kmart type jean) that fade's, zip breaks, button pops off or they fall apart within there first 20 wears hahaha..

L.T
  • 24th Jan 2012 03:07am

I luv luv perfume!! and hav a huge range.. But only luv n buy the real thing (fairly expensive n branded) n hate cheap one's, knock of brands & impulse spray types.. 4 the following reasons!!!
- they smell cheap n go of fast
- not lasting long
- & impulse type sprays, once u sweat, it go's stale fast n smells nasty

** You'll find true brands n more expensive one's last most of the day (even wen u cant smell it on urself anymore) n with holds going of n stale even wen u sweat!!

** I do encourage u 2 try more scents - even the one's u dnt fancy at first.. because although real perfume smells similar on everyone who wears it!! it actually changes & smells different on everyone once you've sprayed it & its settled into your skin n own natural body scent.. takes bout 20mins to calm n you should notice it doesnt smell anywhere as stronge as it first did..
** and just because you cant smell it on urself as much later on? doesnt mean its worn of (its a good thing!!) means its settled n blended into ur natural body scent.. - just ask someone near you.. bet they can smell it n its great..
** cheap perfume doesnt settle n smells stronge till it go's stale.. But i guess u get wot u pay 4 hahh.. (just lik levi jeans that last 4 years compared to your cheap $20 kmart type jean) that fade's, zip breaks, button pops off or they fall apart within there first 20 wears hahaha..

Anonymous
  • 22nd Jan 2012 09:56pm

I love wearing perfume I wear it every day
It makes me feel fresh and good :-)

Anonymous
  • 10th Jan 2012 06:26am

I wear perfume and I wear different ones every day to make that change, my ultimate favourite is pure from DYNK anybody want to try it if they havent I gurantee you it smells wonders

goanna
  • 3rd Jan 2012 11:04pm

Perfume reacts to the persons acid in the body giving a different scent compared to another person wearing the same scent. There are many light scents out there for you to choose. David Jones and Myers let people try their perfumes before selling them. That way you will know what you like and dislike. I can't stand it when people use body spray under their armpits. Pooooo!!!!! They stink!

Toni
  • 29th Dec 2011 04:46pm

I can get headaches from perfumes too - but i wear them regularly = like a spicey, not sweet fragrance

Anonymous
  • 29th Dec 2011 12:04pm

I love wearing perfumes, but i am extremley picky. Hypnotic Poisen is my favourite! I dont think ill ever wear another one at all! Its pleasent to wear and its not too strong. :)

Anonymous
  • 26th Dec 2011 11:07am

yes, everyday, it can relax our mind and body and stay fresh..

Anonymous
  • 12th Dec 2011 09:40am

i love perfume, like i feel whory if im not wearinq some, but some people over do it sometimes.. they go for really stronq ones and those just make me dizzy and i feel like pukinq, i want to knw about this perfume pill

Anonymous
  • 9th Dec 2011 11:36pm

im the same but im fine with my own

Briggy
  • 8th Dec 2011 09:34pm

I endured my mum's strong perfume when growing up and started wearing perfume frequently as an adult. However,, after getting pregnant, I got a real aversion to perfumes and now after 9 years, I only wear perfumes occasionally and very little.

Ro
  • 8th Dec 2011 03:10pm

I know what you mean. There are some perfumes that make me have an asthmatic reaction and headache. The oriental notes also ylang ylang oil sets me off too.

Anonymous
  • 21st Nov 2011 08:22pm

Perfume is not my thing either. I am sensitive to the smell of things and when someone is wearing perfume, I can smell them coming ... lol. My eyes water, my sinuses go beserk and the headaches start. Ugh.

dee-ducky
  • 21st Nov 2011 03:15pm

I too can't stand most perfumes and get headaches if they're too strong. I prefer soft sweet scented perfumes, fruity or floral flavored. It's just a matter of finding the right ones. My favourite is White Diamond but only in very small doses and for special occasions. I wish other people wouldn't douse themselves in their perfumes as being in crowded public places can be hell sometimes.

Anonymous
  • 16th Nov 2011 06:27pm

I like to wear both spray and solid perfume. I have heard about a new 'Perfume Pill' that is currently still in developement. Your meant to swallow it (as you would with any other pill) and then the scent comes out of your pores. Personally I think it saounds a bit creepy.

astrokat
  • 16th Oct 2011 10:06pm

I like perfume oils rather than sprays, a little goes a long way, and I find they are not as overpowering, for myself or others around me.

huong31452536
  • 31st Jul 2019 03:11pm
I like perfume oils rather than sprays, a little goes a long way, and I find they are not as overpowering, for myself or others around me.

hi you

CAT17
  • 16th Oct 2011 09:13pm

Too many chemicals are being used in perfume manufacture these days. Pure essence is just too exapensive so chemicals are being used. I never wear perfume and find that other people's perfume is just awful. Walking through DJs or Myer with all that smelly stuff whofting through the air is overpowering. Those cheap shops that sell so called "well known brands" perfume at very low prices are really ripping off the public. That stuff is not perfume. Try not to use any artifical chemicals on your body - you will find your health will be better.

Pip
  • 10th Oct 2011 10:27am

I love wearing perfume but there are some people who must be lathering it on!
A single spray is plenty and the scent is very important - sneezing shouldn't be induced by anyone's perfume. Personally I love some men's cologne but it's always a much more subtle scent.

Anonymous
  • 7th Apr 2014 04:50pm
I love wearing perfume but there are some people who must be lathering it on!
A single spray is plenty and the scent is very important - sneezing shouldn't be induced by anyone's perfume....

I agree Pip, I love wearing perfume but I don't like to over do it. A simple spray on my chest and apply to one of my wrists and dab the other wrist on top is enough. If you spray too much it can be a massive over kill. However with mens cologne I can never get enough that.

tiarango
  • 2nd Apr 2012 11:23am
I love wearing perfume but there are some people who must be lathering it on!
A single spray is plenty and the scent is very important - sneezing shouldn't be induced by anyone's perfume....

i agree with a single spray is plenty! i get irritated when my husband goes out he just spray way too many from head to toe.!

truck
  • 8th Oct 2011 11:30am

hi I don't wear perfume due to it being allergic to the chemicals contained in the so only wear oil based scents. People who wear strong perfumes also give me headaches.

marmel1
  • 5th Oct 2011 04:46pm

For yourself get a very soft perfume to wear, there is not much you can do about other peoples choice. I am a migraine and find the floral one get up my nose.

Nita
  • 4th Oct 2011 12:37pm

I wear perfume ever day. I love having inspiring and calming scents around me. I mainly use pure essential oils as my perfumes though. At the moment I'm changing between Evodia Coconut & Lime body spray (yummo), Urban Rituelle Coconut & Kukui, Urban Rituelles Cotton Candy, Patchouli pure essential oil. Then with brand name perfumes I'm wearing Marc Jacobs Oh Lola!, Lolita Lempicka (the purple bottle).
I also get bad headaches with some perfumes, if they're too strong and it makes me feel so sick! I recentlt won a massive bottle of the new Versace Versus perfume, I was so excited but when I sprayed it, within minutes my head was pounding and I felt like I was going to throw up. My daughter loves it though, so she wears it.

goanna
  • 25th Sep 2011 08:30pm

Strong perfume is offputting especially on public transport but then again I rather have that than peoples body odour which is sickening. The only tip I can give you is to smell vanilla essence sprinkled on a hanky or tissue which combats strong odours. I would rather do that than have a migrane headache.

k9kiah
  • 23rd Sep 2011 07:06am

I love smelling great and thats what perfume does for me.

Anonymous
  • 17th Sep 2011 09:06pm

oh and to add to that ^ i dont even smell it! i can smell it if i put my nose near it but when its accually on me i cant and my friends agree you cant smell it but everyone else can!

flyingace
  • 17th Sep 2011 10:28pm
I love wearing perfume but there are some people who must be lathering it on!
A single spray is plenty and the scent is very important - sneezing shouldn't be induced by anyone's perfume....

thanks for replying but I would smell your perfume because my nose is very sensitive and I would immediately get a headache.

Anonymous
  • 17th Sep 2011 09:05pm

i love to wear perfume it makes you smell great :) my favorite product is a body spray thats hello kitty bubblegum! it smells amazing and when ever i walk into my classroom now every complements me!

Anonymous
  • 14th Feb 2014 10:45pm
I love wearing perfume but there are some people who must be lathering it on!
A single spray is plenty and the scent is very important - sneezing shouldn't be induced by anyone's perfume....

hi shelby,I agree with you and I always like others ask me the name of my perfume but they don't :(

Anonymous
  • 17th Sep 2011 06:33pm

Yes, that's true. Sometimes when the smell or odor is just too strong, it does give you the headache and worst still, it can give you that poisoning chemical effect to your sense of mood.

flyingace
  • 17th Sep 2011 08:26pm
I love wearing perfume but there are some people who must be lathering it on!
A single spray is plenty and the scent is very important - sneezing shouldn't be induced by anyone's perfume....

Thanks for replying yes perfume's are very strong and I can still smell the odour in carparks thats how strong the perfume's are.

Toni
  • 10th Sep 2011 04:04pm

Hi flyingace. I love wearing perfumes but I prefer ones that are mild and smells fresh. I have a collection of perfumes. I also don't like strong perfumes that make me sneeze. There are some perfumes, especially that of men, that really make me want to throw up. I hate the scent of musk in perfumes.

flyingace
  • 16th Sep 2015 03:19pm
Hi flyingace. I love wearing perfumes but I prefer ones that are mild and smells fresh. I have a collection of perfumes. I also don't like strong perfumes that make me sneeze. There are some...

thanks for replying to my topic

rit
  • 16th Sep 2015 02:55pm
Hi Toni thanks for replying any kind of perfumes gives me headaches but mens is ok .

Same with me.

Anonymous
  • 11th Jul 2015 09:56pm
Hi Toni thanks for replying any kind of perfumes gives me headaches but mens is ok .

i thought i was the only one lol that likes mens perfume my man bags me out 24/7 lol

Anonymous
  • 4th Jun 2015 07:08pm
Hi Toni thanks for replying any kind of perfumes gives me headaches but mens is ok .

I have read with curiosity that certain perfumes give users a “headache”. Forgive me for my lack of understanding or empathy but how is this possible? I have smelled many perfumes over the years, both nice and horrible but I have never got a “headache” from male or female fragrances. So what happens, you spray it on and a while later you get a “headache?” Just like that!

In my opinion if one is prone to headaches then perhaps wearing expensive perfume is simply not for you.

Migaloo
  • 3rd Jun 2015 07:04pm
Hi Toni thanks for replying any kind of perfumes gives me headaches but mens is ok .

Hi Aimee ,
You would not believe this, my husband buys women's Obsession as he says its stronger than the men's one , he wears the ladies one a lot .

swartz
  • 21st May 2014 09:54am
Hi Toni thanks for replying any kind of perfumes gives me headaches but mens is ok .

yeah especially the cheap ones...

swartz
  • 21st May 2014 09:53am
Hi flyingace. I love wearing perfumes but I prefer ones that are mild and smells fresh. I have a collection of perfumes. I also don't like strong perfumes that make me sneeze. There are some...

I JUST cant get over red door perfume..however ever since the packaging is changed it doesnt smell the same...the old one used to have a different shape bottle and was more yellow and stronger in colour..i miss the old one...

tedimitr
  • 18th May 2014 05:05pm
Hi flyingace. I love wearing perfumes but I prefer ones that are mild and smells fresh. I have a collection of perfumes. I also don't like strong perfumes that make me sneeze. There are some...

Hi aimee, to save time why don't you just buy a more sweeter smelling perfume? I do, and I use them to the last drop, they aren't strong at all. Or, perhaps go to a perfume store and ask them about perfumes that suit what youre after? Just a suggestion :)

Loz13
  • 21st Feb 2014 03:31pm
Hi flyingace. I love wearing perfumes but I prefer ones that are mild and smells fresh. I have a collection of perfumes. I also don't like strong perfumes that make me sneeze. There are some...

Musk perfumes are particularly strong, especially when you're inside and there is strong heating. I also prefer mild perfumes like Daisy by Marc Jacobs. It's a really light smell especially the EDT and I get a lot of positive comments about it from both men and women.

Anonymous
  • 12th Dec 2011 09:41am
Hi flyingace. I love wearing perfumes but I prefer ones that are mild and smells fresh. I have a collection of perfumes. I also don't like strong perfumes that make me sneeze. There are some...

yeeahr, i agree with yhu eimee, my brother has this perfume and its soo disgustinq, its suppose to be natural but its soo gross.

Anonymous
  • 25th Sep 2011 08:36am
Hi flyingace. I love wearing perfumes but I prefer ones that are mild and smells fresh. I have a collection of perfumes. I also don't like strong perfumes that make me sneeze. There are some...

I agree, you need a range of perfumes that suit your skin temperature and your personal feellings at different times, this affects the reaction of the perfume. so different perfumes for different moods and places. A good perfume shouldn't overpower everyone, just enhance you.

flyingace
  • 16th Sep 2011 09:18pm
Hi flyingace. I love wearing perfumes but I prefer ones that are mild and smells fresh. I have a collection of perfumes. I also don't like strong perfumes that make me sneeze. There are some...

Thanks for replying to my topic and If any one in my family buys me any perfumes I am up throwing out.

Anonymous
  • 16th Sep 2011 03:29pm
Hi Toni thanks for replying any kind of perfumes gives me headaches but mens is ok .

i dont like mens one they are much stronger than womans

Anonymous
  • 16th Sep 2011 03:27pm
Hi flyingace. I love wearing perfumes but I prefer ones that are mild and smells fresh. I have a collection of perfumes. I also don't like strong perfumes that make me sneeze. There are some...

i buy expernsie perfumes but after a couple of months i give them away as the smell is to strong or to weak i just like tge brand at the time haha oh well

flyingace
  • 11th Sep 2011 12:53pm
Hi flyingace. I love wearing perfumes but I prefer ones that are mild and smells fresh. I have a collection of perfumes. I also don't like strong perfumes that make me sneeze. There are some...

Hi Toni thanks for replying any kind of perfumes gives me headaches but mens is ok .

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