Too Much Perfume?
Wearing fragrance can be a wonderful way to express yourself, but too much can turn people off. While many people love to distinguish themselves with perfume, it can actually be harmful to others, causing migraines or allergic reactions that can impair breathing.
If nobody likes it when someone wear too much perfume, then why do they do it?
Sometimes the nose doesn't know, particularly if a woman doesn't have a very good sense of smell. Smoking can contribute to this, but smokers also use perfume as a way to cover up cigarette smell. Wearing too much perfume might also be an indicator of depression. Researchers from Tel Aviv University found that women who were depressed also lost their sense of smell. In order to compensate, they started wearing more perfume so that they'd be able to detect it on themselves.
How can I tell if my fragrance is too much?
When you're used to wearing perfume every day, your senses can get also used to it and block it out, tempting you to apply too much. To tell if you're a potential offender, put on your perfume as usual, wait five seconds, then put a tissue on that spot. The tissue shouldn't stick. Time can help remedy the situation, but a quicker way to cut down on the odor is to put rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and apply that on the areas where you put the fragrance.
The other way, you can ask a friend. Since we can't smell the fragrance the fragrance we're wearing after a while, we have to rely on the opinions of friends and family. If you regularly receive compliments, that's probably the surest sign that you're wearing the right fragrance. On the other hand, if people ask which fragrance you're wearing but make no other comment, beware!
Get into the habit of not wearing too much perfume in the first place and knowing where to apply it. Perfume is designed to be long lasting, so you don't need to apply much to have a large effect.
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Source : tlc.howstuffworks.com
