I get this: I have chemical sensitivities AND have recently found a deep enjoyment of scents (some perfume, candles, soap). I haven't been able to use my pretty scented candles for months because I've been extremely reactive. And it's hard to figure out how to take care of myself when many of my coping methods are unavailable.
The thing I get most angry at with scent-wearers is sometimes not the scent itself but how much they douse on themselves, so if you're making sure your perfume is close to the skin, it helps a LOT. And warning people you're meeting sounds like a good idea as well. Also scent-free wash powder. Because scented tends to be THE WORST.
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The thing I get most angry at with scent-wearers is sometimes not the scent itself but how much they douse on themselves, so if you're making sure your perfume is close to the skin, it helps a LOT. And warning people you're meeting sounds like a good idea as well. Also scent-free wash powder. Because scented tends to be THE WORST.