Here are some of my personal favorite perfumes that smell amazing, but wont make you feel sick or itchy. Its a weird world where thats not happening. Yeah, Cheryl Tiegs was the Charlie girl, made a fortune off of it. Neurological. Heres how this works we list the stuff we hate, then you tell us how wrong we are, then list the stuff you hate, which Im certain will be some of our Perfume Sacred Cows. If you have no reference for this movie, please picture google Bette Davis+Baby Jane. Hypoallergenic - Compared to chemical-filled perfumes and fragrances, natural perfumes are far less likely to cause irritation or allergic reactions. Smelled like pickles and cumin with something kind of sicky-sweet at the bottom. It was UFB, and I cant decide yet if I liked it or found a new layer or loathing. Hey, beauty! Many, many years ago, when I first was paying attention to notes in perfume and had some awareness of lily of the valley as a note, my immediate hatred cemented. And while this type of encounter can be obnoxious for anyone to deal with (especially if theres a repeat offender at your office) it can actually make some people physically sick. 1. Weve all been there: when you walk past someone who is wearing an obscene amount of perfume, the lingering whiff that follows their every move is utterly unbearable. LArtisan Seville is gorgeous and a little naughty, Continue Reading We happily arrive at my favorite iris perfume. ) Continue Reading Frederic Malle Cologne Indelebileand its soaring sunshiny scent reminds me of some other orange blossom perfume, but which one? All the Lush perfumes are on my list, but they are multiplying so fast, I cant even list them all. The beauty of this is you can hate what you want! However you are not as successful so you dont get to annoy me as much. Hidden fragrance compound in lavender can cause contact allergy. The most memorable was the Jimmy Choo and it was disgusting. Judging from the description online it sounded so cozy and gorgeous. The worst things I've smelled: Imaginary Authors Orchidee Terrible - a bar of Yardley Lily of the Valley soap, wrapped in a Suavitel dryer sheet, wrapped in a piece of tin foil. Toxic beyond belief, like the sun had super-novaed, and this was some future societys idea of what fresh used to smell like. So many perfumes are just so BLAH they are not even worth hating bland, insipid, faceless chemical drones, legion in number and ever-increasing. To get on the hate list you gotta be really awful, and for my all-time worst, I nominate Christian Lacroixs abominable Cest La Vie. It doesn't have the reputation of causing people with fragrance allergies any difficulties. Wild Fire Eau De Parfum - Raw Spirit Launched in 2013 with renowned perfumer, Harry Fremont as the nose behind it, Wild Fire Eau De Parfum, inspired by the electrifying scent of the west Australian desert is a scent for both men and women. I used to work with a woman who drenched herself in Charlie before coming to work. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: "Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)" and "Rhinitis (Hay Fever): Tips to Remember. Dolce & Gabbana. Dzing! Learn more. I know, I know It was very expensive and the salesperson simply raved about how wonderful it smells and how it will definitely draw people's attention away from the weird growth on your neck that's shaped a little like a topographical. I cant go anywhere near that stuff without major heavage. Make these tweaks to your diet, home, and lifestyle. OMG, I just found this wonderful place, and as soon as I can catch my breath from laughing my @ss off, Ill try to post. Went to get some Coco for the mom before it is reformulated out of all recognition and SA accidentally rang up Noir. I kind of agree on Estee Lauder Pleasures, too, but while its purely boring on me, it smells quite nice on my mom. All Rights Reserved. no go on the Back 2 Black! 2 Wind-pollinated plants are generally more likely to cause allergy symptoms than those that are primarily pollinated by bees and other insects. Wasnt it discontinued after a minute? I adore it making gingerbread in a snowy forest. I had two aunts that wore those and my stomach had always churned when I smell those. The only one that really makes me shudder is Lutens Clair de Musc: Im being buried in detergent scraped from under the lid of Moms washing machine, circa 1978. AwwSunset Boulevard. Oh, I HAD forgotten about that one. Um, NOW. Worst Plants for Allergies You can expect more plant pollen and seasonal allergies if you put any of these plants in your yard. Youre right who would want to bottle (or smell like) this. That thing on the left, Cora, has had me a little busy the last week. It sure cured me of blind spritzing, as I had to walk around with it all afternoon . Then I realized it doesnt really smell good. I can recall decades of bad perfumes, including that forgettable era when everyone you passed on the street was lost in a dark cloud of Georgio. Its not. from Beige. It's that unpleasant. Tom Ford Amber Absolute - Amber beehive with the bees still in it. All I wore was Angel! Okay, I think I need to investigate this! The paraben-free and non-toxic formula is also cruelty-free and vegan-friendly. This also explains why I like Arsenic & Old Lace. There was a woman in my office who over-applied it EVERY DAMN DAY back in the Eighties no one liked her anyway, and that was just the toxic icing on the cake. Serge Lutens Datura Noir is the signature scent of Bette Davis in Whatever happened to Baby Jane?. "An allergen is a protein that is known to cause an IgE-mediated reaction," explains Beth A. Miller, MD, director of the University of Kentuckys Asthma, Allergy, and Sinus Clinics and chief of the school's division of allergy and immunology in Lexington. Noir Epices too. I even like some of those! Worst: Triclosan Soaps Triclosan and triclocarban have been largely banned in the United States for use in hand soaps, but old products weren't destroyed. White Linen is horrible, nothing like crisp white anything. I just dont get it at all. OMG! By Kilian Beyond Love is a cloying mix of tuberose, candycotton and rubber to my nose. Poison. That stuff was just well, it bored me. ROFL. I know Ive smelled it, and theres nothing shy about it, but that description of disposal cracks me up. Doubt that I ever will. The second was with Malle Noir Epices. University of Nebraska at Omaha DigitalCommons@UNO Student Work 4-1-1979 Foods, Moods, and Allergies Too a Handbook for the Human Services Barbara A. R. Keppel Try natural, plant-based perfumes if you still want to achieve a similar scent but want to avoid any of the substances that cause allergies. My dad used to spray BOD a lot of bod. I love both the Marc Jacobs so incredibly much. lhombre dans leauholy strident lemon chemical roses, batman! Oh, thank goodness, another Light Blue hater. Flowers/herbs Amaranth (pigweed), chamomile, chrysanthemums,. Avoid anything that lists "fragrance" on the label. Chinatown seems like a good idea when you first spritz it on, but youve got it exactly right, it just beats you senseless. Guess slut smells good on me. Ive yet to find a Lauder I can stomach but I hold out hopes for Amber Ylang Ylang. But its heartbreaking to sample something supposed to be classic/universally gorgeous and get: 5: Best Budget: NatureZway Bamboo Toilet Paper This hypoallergenic toilet paper is made from natural bamboo pulp. noir epices I made the mistake of trying that the day I had my hair dyed. Shalimar, at least in its current formulation, made me think of changing a babys diaper. Ah! Youth Dew- Husband said I smelled good: briefly considered divorce. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. I cant even walk past a Lush space without getting a massive headache. But in my entire life Ive never smelled one quite as gag-worthy as Angel. Another baddie: Givenchys original Ange ou Demon is a horrible, screechy, nails on the chalkboard kind of scent to me. Luckyscent gave me a sample in an order of Vero extrait, and I was blown away by how much I enjoyed it. Or Dead man walking. Smelled like Raid. turns out the esteemed luca has given it his stamp of fabulosity. So you didnt like the caramel with the strawberry semen in Dior Cherie? Ghastly, horrible chemical stew. First time reader, first time commenter (got here via the lovely Non-Blondes post about this list), and Ive been laughing heartily at all of these descriptions, but sad, sad baby powder for grownups has driven me to tears. (include eternity, escape, and their ilk in this list. (Oh and while youre at it make its male sibling disappear too. I think Rumba is one of the absolute worst ever. OMG, yes. Respiratory. Sillage of a tsunami. Nooooo! According to one study, nearly 30 percent who were polled reported sensitivity to fragrances. Remember that? The punchline: fragrances are highly toxic. An irritant, on the other hand, doesnt provoke the immune system. It can be difficult to totally avoid perfumes that cause allergic reactions. Huh? My beloved Grandmother (who had a deep and abiding love for EL Beautiful) gave it to me when I was 14 or 15. There are a lot of killers out there. Rubj: What am I missing with this one? And with more than 50 million Americans dealing with allergies, that's a lot of people at an increased risk for fragrance sensitivity. Many popular perfumes and colognes are chock full of harsh and allergy-irritating chemicals that can actually function as neurotoxins when absorbed through the skins pores. yup, EL uses the YDade in everything. Fragrance chemicals are added to laundry detergent to make it smell good. Im putting Arsenic and Old Lace on the list as well, I adore that move. Unlike tree pollen or dander, for example, perfumes and scents aren't actually allergens, they're irritants but that doesn't mean that they can't trigger allergy symptoms like sneezing. Ick. OFFSake! I mean, I love Cuir Beluga, but I love that you hate it so much it got a great name. If you suffer from allergies-or if you think you do-Living Allergy Free is just what the doctor would order! I Was a Teenage Catfish and I Regret Nothing. I am so shocked at how much hate there is a Tresor. Loved them when I was 16 and Pear was a new thing. , Clair de Musc smells exactly like the Vitalis cream, which protects face in cold weather. Get it treated quickly to avoid serious problems. Shalimar: dry shampoo in dirty hair Major proppage! It can also kill 82% of mold species, including black mold, on porous and non-porous surfaces. My loathing for Aquolina Pink Sugar is well-documented. This one caused me to burst out laughing at random times throughout the day. I hate Light Blue too! They get the big cheap bottles of EdP and spray it copiously. It smelled bad on all of the men around me who have tried it, no exceptions, and finally they passed it on to me claiming its more suitable for women, anyway. SL Fleur dOranger: I couldnt stand it. Ick, double ick. The Angel of Death. Every single girls dorm hall at college used to reek of it. Only an allergen can cause a true allergy, while "irritants cause sensitivities.". Yet again another reason to NOT open up the Posse comments while drinking coffee! I am still intrigued by this one and Im sure Ill try it again at some point. This is so hilarious! Now after a couple of years I very carefully applied a tiny amount before meeting with some friends and they all complemented me on the perfume that smelled very CLEAN. Seriously? Film Noir weekend, some Sunset Boulevard too! Hello everyone, Oh, yes, it is that. She knows where you live. Did I get the wrong sample? My email is wooddogs3 at gmail dot com. That being said, I love Angel. I used to call it Satans Flower. but my favorite gagtastic perfume story is this: Maybe not. Acasiosa that jar of potpourri that you keep on top of the toilet tank. ;-P Eeeviiill shampoo would definitely make showers more interesting..heh. I used to work at a Clinique counter during college, and I got so sick of people spraying the Aromatics Elixir tester into the air right next to me that I pulled the spray nozzle off, put glue inside, and then put the nozzle back on. That bitch hates my guts and I hate her back. Nasal. 1. Many were retching and fainting. Instead, look for low-pollen flowers such as roses. Oh this is so funny! I thought, I guess God is a chain smoker who chews Wrigley Spearmint gum. *shudder*. I cannot stand Poeme or Tresor. How about Amarige? CdM Guerrilla 1: rotten fruit, synthetic and overloaded with sweet flowers. Youth dew I find bizarre. I cracked myself up over this post super funny! March I know hates Borneo and loves Winter Delices, and Im the opposite. But I like Fracas. What on earth is the note that smells like vomit? patchouli amps on me unbelievably! I can feel my throat close just remembering the last time I smelled it. Katsarma G, et al. (2009). I kept thinking Id maybe spilled some Tide in the box. Optomotrist: why are your eyes watering? What fun its been to unload about all the awful stuff Ive had to sit next to or even (sob) spent good money on when I bought blind. It smells like the most artificially-flavoured grape soda mixed with industrial cleaning fluid. Sometimes you expect certain fragrances to make you smell like a toxic nanna, (Oz for someones grandmother who wears too much Chemist Warehouse perfume) She was the kind of person who wore stilettos to the office and did not acknowledge the existence of anyone who did not meet her standards. LIke a month. For about 23 seconds. Once you have an idea of the smell that triggers your problem, limit your contact with it and see if your symptoms get better. How can you diss my Winter Delices? Seriously. Dzing! It took me directly back to 70s and mums smearing this all over us childrens faces. Oh yes. Haha! Huge piles of elephant poop in the rain and rhino hide thats been rolled in the elephant poop in the mid notes if you dont scrub it off before then. It is just so irritating; it doesnt evolve beyond that for me. I know, me too! I will never get tired of stating HOW MUCH I HATE ANGEL! Smell Sensitivity Reactions. I was theeeese close to adoring it.