How much is too much? (Unisex question)

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 5:59 pm

Today while sitting in a restaurant, a women passed by & she left such a heavy trail for some 20 feet of the strong perfume she had on! If she stopped for a minute, she would have left a puddle! :wah: Anyway, the same goes for the men, I've been in places where a guy had on so much strong cologne that it could make a person sneeze!

So, is it too much to wear a sent that can be detected for 30 to 40 feet around? :-2

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:03 pm

cars;1128341 wrote: Today while sitting in a restaurant, a women passed by & she left such a heavy trail for some 20 feet of the strong perfume she had on! If she stopped for a minute, she would have left a puddle! :wah: Anyway, the same goes for the men, I've been in places where a guy had on so much strong cologne that it could make a person sneeze!

So, is it too much to wear a sent that can be detected for 30 to 40 feet around? :-2

YES, it makes me sneeze! :wah:

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:04 pm

I'm totally with you on this one, Cars... Hate it when people daub vast amounts of smelly deodorant, aftershave, perfume on and force it on the rest of us. All of these enhancements should be subtle and appropriate to time and place...

Kindle · Post by **Kindle** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:12 pm

I think a scent shoud be tantalizing. It should be such that it draws you in and stimulates you to want be closer to the source.

Overpowering smells are a turn off.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:53 pm

Cars, I am with you all the way with this, some of both men's and women's cologlnes/perfumes are just disgusting!

just one quick spray will do you, but I have seen both do 5 or 6 sprays.

and, always put it on the wrist, never the neck, as you sweat, the scent becomes unbearable and stinks.

plus.....so many are allergic to them.

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:02 pm

Groannnnn ..........I once got into a train and these guys must have been ready for a night out on the town or something . I was gagging . They didn't just spash it on . They tipped the whole gallon drum of 'Pino' into a bath and soaked themselves in it . It was awful, and when they got off the train the smell lingered and lingered . It wouldn't surprise me that twenty years later they are still fumigating the carriage.

To this day I can't stand the smell of 'Pino' . :-5

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:19 pm

fuzzywuzzy;1128426 wrote: Groannnnn ..........I once got into a train and these guys must have been ready for a night out on the town I was gagging

That is some serious innuendo !

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:24 pm

When they smell like they have bathed in it, it makes me wonder what kind of odor they are trying to cover up.

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:25 pm

Hmmm let let me think ..............They were both dressed up to the nines, had a tub of hair gell each on their heads and on a city bound train. In Melbourne over twenty years ago that pretty much sums up a Wog about to go out on the town.

*and I put that racist bit in just for you

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cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 2:45 am

Actually, my wife told me to just spray my cologne up in the air over my head, and just let it sort of mist down on me. It works very well, as it just gives a hint of fragrance that way!

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:32 am

That's how French women do perfume, Cars. Spray a bit ahead and walk into the spray..

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:23 am

it always seems like the stronger the scent the more they put on?!?

I get a headache from really strong smelling stuff. :yh_sick

I just use a couple of squirts of body spray and I get compliments on smelling nice all the time so I don't think I've ever caused anyone to keel over in my presence. :p

:wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:29 am

I always believed that perfume, as well as make-up, should be subtle. Unless you are a clown or an actor on/off Broadway.

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:33 pm

sunny104;1128680 wrote: it always seems like the stronger the scent the more they put on?!?

I get a headache from really strong smelling stuff. :yh_sick

I just use a couple of squirts of body spray and I get compliments on smelling nice all the time so I don't think I've ever caused anyone to keel over in my presence. :p

:wah:

I've always complimented peoples fragrances, and always ask what they are wearing.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:55 pm

I was always told to spray it on my hair not on my skin.

When I was younger I was guilty of putting to much on but now I have to pay for the good stuff I like, I use it sparingly:p

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:01 pm

Yeah you have to be careful with perfume, because it re-acts differently to everyones distinct natural odour. Hair is always the safest bet .

Although it seems shampoos are becoming very perfumed these days.

missi1982 · Post by **missi1982** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:33 pm

I agree with all of you - too much perfume or cologne is disgusting. HOWEVER, smelly body odour is worse. I had a traumatic experience in the Tube this morning. I was standing there minding my own business, and a tall man was hovering over me and i could FEEL his breath every time he breathed out of his nose on my face. But what's worse is that he stunk of 'morning breath'. On the other side of me was a shorter guy who kept yawning without covering his mouth and he had stale coffee breath. Gross. I'd take overwhelming cologne any day over yucky natural odours

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:37 pm

missi1982;1138419 wrote: I agree with all of you - too much perfume or cologne is disgusting. HOWEVER, smelly body odour is worse. I had a traumatic experience in the Tube this morning. I was standing there minding my own business, and a tall man was hovering over me and i could FEEL his breath every time he breathed out of his nose on my face. But what's worse is that he stunk of 'morning breath'. On the other side of me was a shorter guy who kept yawning without covering his mouth and he had stale coffee breath. Gross. I'd take overwhelming cologne any day over yucky natural odours

What on the Gordon Brown's is 'Morning breath'? :yh_rotfl

missi1982 · Post by **missi1982** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:39 pm

Morning breath is a dreadful phenomenon where the person neither drinks any fluid nor brushes their teeth in the morning and the result is the culmination of stale saliva that has been accumulating for the past 10 hours.. and it aint pretty!

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:47 pm

missi1982;1138438 wrote: Morning breath is a dreadful phenomenon where the person neither drinks any fluid nor brushes their teeth in the morning and the result is the culmination of stale saliva that has been accumulating for the past 10 hours.. and it aint pretty!

Thankyou for the explanation. It appears then that i have never aquainted myself with such folk.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:31 pm

A little goes a long way yes.

Then again Jr Minks has one brand that is glorious and I know she splash's on a fair amount when she goes out but the trail she leaves behind is very nice... must react well with her. I like a good perfume but only a couple little short spritz's for the entire day works for me

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:35 pm

When it's too much, or even walking thru a fragrance isle at the store, it really affects my asthma so I hafta get away as fast as possible holding my breath!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:22 pm

My daughter dated a boy for several years and he came into the house one day before they went on the date and gawd he stunk of high cologne. It was contagious throughout the house. It was gross, and all the sibs were like so grossed out

. When I think of it now..its' funny.:wah:

Post by **Sunshine** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:14 pm

I am more for the floral scents like what a rose garden smells like on a warm day, or a cherry orchard when the trees are in flower. A nice oriental soft musk or lavendar vanilla is good too.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:02 pm

I like soft scents, vanilla etc.

one quick spray on the wrist is good.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:08 am

Went to the store yesterday and walked by lady whom had on to much perfume and it seemed to stay in the aisle after she left. Very strong stuff. I personnally like opium.

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:36 pm

Tater Tazz;1138816 wrote: Went to the store yesterday and walked by lady whom had on to much perfume and it seemed to stay in the aisle after she left. Very strong stuff. I personnally like opium.
Yes TT, I too like Opium. (For men) It is very powerful, so just a short burst mist into the air & letting some of it fall on me seems to work fine!