My manager often complains about the perfume I wear to work. I tried changing to another brand, but she still didn’t like it. She says perfume gives her a headache, so she’s moving me to a desk which is farther from her office. This seems unfair, but I’m not sure what to do about it. What’s your opinion?
Reading Ask Carolyn. I admit my opinion was already formed. I am in the please don’t wear perfume to work camp. It gives me a headache, makes my eyes water, and makes me want to scream. Whenever I am stuck on public transit and I end up sitting by that individual, I say a silent prayer for that person’s coworkers. I am lucky that my employer is a hospital and has put it in everyone’s contract “This is a perfume free zone”. This saves me from being an asshole. I never have to say “Sweetie, just because you bought the body wash, the moisturizer, and the spray does not mean you have to wear them all.” Where do you stand on this topic?
Real Life of an MSW 
In my humble opinion, fragrance should not be noticeable unless you’re close. So, because most people don’t know what that means, I’m in the no fragrance camp too.
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Couldn’t said it better myself 🙂
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I’m with the no fragrance unless it is very mild and not noticeable.
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I enjoy the mild scents on other, It’s always nice when you walk by a stranger and your noise picks up a light pleasant scent and your like oh that was a pleasant smell 🙂
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I have a coworker that is extremely sensitive to smell and perfumes actually give her migranes if the smell is very fragrant. Poor thing gets headaches even if there are roses along her same hallway. I personally, like light scents but get it – I don’t want to make anyone sick so perfume free for me at work.
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Your poor co-worker 😦 . I agree we all must be considerate of each other. Thank you for reading.
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This is right some people have headache because of perfume’s smell. I spray little amount of perfume and I’m agree with you. 👍😃
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Sometimes a little spray goes a very long way. That is how I feel about my almond oil just a hint is enough 🙂
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About your manager moving you to a desk farther from her office – good plan!
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It is , but I think it’s a band aid solution what if her peers now start to complain…I think you might enjoy this post on
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Actually, I meant it was a good plan on your part, assuming you did not want to be within close proximity of your manager😉
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😂
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I can so relate. Thank you. I have severe scent allergies and the overpowering scent of perfume is right up there at the top of the list.
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It is a real issue. I wish more people understood that. Thank you for reading.
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you are most welcome I am now on your page daily. It is an excellent blog. I love the little bits of treasures thrown in (quotes)
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Thank you for the kind words. I am glad you enjoy the quotes. Here’s a post of how they came to appear on my blog 🙂 .
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I used to wear perfume. Except at work (hospital, mental health, etc). Now I can’t and I can’t tolerate others’ strong perfume anymore. It’s another migraine trigger for me… Perfume is such a load social issue related to our “intolerance” of normal human odors… great post!
Namaste
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I agree with you that Perfume is often a allergy and migraine trigger. Thank you for reading
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I can’t wear any perfume to work because my manager is highly allergic to it.. however, i have been applying my essential oils such as my Lavender oil to my chest and wrists and he seriously has no reaction to it other than, “wow kenzie you smell so fresh!” Ive thrown away my perfumes and replaced it with my oils since they’re natural!!
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I love essential oils. I often clean with them and the place smells amazing.
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