September 18, 2013 at 3:37pm Reply, nozknoz: What an experience, MaryAnn dealing with overwhelming scent and emotions at the same time. I actually have quite a few samples of Le Labos to try. On the other hand, I layered by accident Chanel No 19 and by Kilian Forbidden Games, and the result smells like vintage Guerlain Chamade. Have you tried Mon Patchouly? You should ask: http://www.portugesewhores.com. I would also recommend dish detergent in a pinch. Liquids and creams cover everything, and you have no choice but to wash it all. Anne of Green Gables: Im not very courageous so I only test fragrances on skin if they smell fine on blotters. September 18, 2013 at 12:58pm Reply, susiebelle: Ive got that strange body chemistry that makes quite a few perfumes smell terrible on me Shalimar = rubber tires and powdery sour diaper. A pimp or a whore? So useful. Alternatively, the fabric lining of a suitcase or backpack can be cleaned using a different mixture, such as teaspoon dish soap, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and a cup of warm water. September 18, 2013 at 11:59am Reply, Victoria: How do you use it? September 19, 2013 at 11:51am Reply, Maja: Another mistake never to make spray yourself before travelling anywhere, airplanes, trains etc. :). I will be trying the tips next time I get a surprise. However, I would like to know more about the stinky room. It struck me as funny that it coincided with todays piece. What? Mix 1-2 Tablespoons of cider or wine vinegar into a cup of water and rinse out your shampooed and conditioned hair with this solution. It might also be that the skin there is more sensitive, so you feel the prickling sensation from the alcohol. Only one Ive ever done that to as I usually try hard to understand what the perfumer is doing. It rarely happens to me. Actually, I havent had a chance to deal with it yet, and the smell has gone down considerably. Of the ones I tried, I think Fleur dOranger 27 (I think thats the number) was the worst. I have sometimes grown so desperate of an offending perfume that I have even used toilet cleaning products in a desperate attempt to remove them. I dont mind a scented detergent, as long as the scent is not too strong or too sweet. Fill with activated charcoal, seal the suitcase, and let set for several days (or weeks). Theyll absorb the smell, too. And THAT did the trick. Responses must be helpful and on-topic. September 19, 2013 at 4:06am Reply, maja: My little boy doused himself with Safari for men last summer several times. September 19, 2013 at 5:52am Reply, Victoria: Why am I not surprised that a fragrance lover like you has a perfume loving daughter! Id be surprised if there were 50 square feet including the shower, toilet, sink and closet, and probably less than 15 square feet of floor space in the whole room. - Victoria, a. in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: this is true, i must admit! Ive done the rubbing alcohol thing to remove unwanted fragrance, but sometimes the fragrance still lingers. I really most like the idea of using oils to remove scents. September 18, 2013 at 7:45am Reply, Victoria: You can also use some sugar or honey mixed in with almond oil for a scrub. September 18, 2013 at 3:08pm Reply, Victoria: I therefore nuked it with Coromandelfight fire with fire, in other words. But I think it permeated the grout. September 18, 2013 at 12:54pm Reply, Zazie: Im sad to say Ive become quickly a perfume coward I am a chemist and I dont know how but it works and it is not a placebo effect I tell you September 18, 2013 at 10:11am Reply, Lynley: I use that to remove the smell of onions and garlic from my fingers. New scents I try when Im out are usually scent strip first, then if I like maybe on skin September 18, 2013 at 11:55am Reply, Victoria: I googled it, and apparently, it has to do with a reaction between the sulfur molecules in the onions and garlic with the molecules in the steel. I realized that over the past few years Ive used a number of different techniques. You must be very sensitive to the clean, white musks. I rarely spray perfume on my clothes but some perfumes really cling to my clothes even if I wear them on my skin. Now Im much more careful of applying perfume, as most give me nausea. Rubbing your fingers on the stainless steel sink works just as well! As she mentions, the only problem you might encounter is that most detergents are highly scented; unless you use a non-scented product for your fabrics, you will replace one scent with another. A sense of humor helps. September 18, 2013 at 8:18am Reply. September 19, 2013 at 3:53pm Reply, Sapphire: Thanks, everyone. For this reason, I often test on my forearms, or in the winter when Im not likely to walk around with bare arms, the back of my hand. This one definitely did! Usually I use Dr. Bronners to get rid of scents, however for persistent ones I like oil, followed by dish soap or another reasonably strong soap. No shards!) Ive now had the door open for 2 hours and the smell is as strong as ever. I know spraying regular vinegar and letting it air dry knocks out cat urine, and that can be a really overwhelming odor. September 22, 2013 at 9:01pm Reply. I really did not enjoy smelling like a jalapeo pepper! Give it time to dry, then do it again, even if you dont smell the cologne anymore. We were of course headed somewhere (church? September 18, 2013 at 2:25pm Reply, Elena: I think a paste with baking soda and water, applied liberally, left to dry and then vacuumed might get you a long ways toward getting rid of the smell. There is no carpet , Maybe this can help: http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-remove-cologne-and-perfume-spots.htm, I use the drier sheets. September 19, 2013 at 12:11pm Reply, Lynley: Yes please. LOL! http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-remove-cologne-and-perfume-spots.htm. A quick Google search tells me that the fact I dont like aldehydes may be partly due to my genetic makeup (http://www.nature.com/news/soapy-taste-of-coriander-linked-to-genetic-variants-1.11398). Any ideas? What are your tricks and tips for removing the scrubbers (as perfumistas like to call offending perfumes)? ), but youre right, it would work really well too. September 18, 2013 at 1:02pm Reply, casey23: I dont know if anyone told in the comments or if I missed it in the post but there is a thing called metal soap, which is basically metal shaped as soap and to remove the scent on your body, you just have to use it like a soap (just loaf in that area) and the smell just goes. Right now, my coat stinks of an unfortunate melange of perfumes and its been really getting me down. I was praying for the bus to crash or something Eventually, I got a headache and it sort of ruined my day. Is there anything other than time that would make it smell a little less powerful? September 18, 2013 at 1:21pm Reply. Ive never thought about using oils or laundry detergent to get rid of offending scents. I dont know if it was pure alcohol, and I wonder if it ever made her skin sore! Leave for at least 3 minutes. The sour smell went away & left a good smell. September 18, 2013 at 1:01pm Reply, Eva S.: I second that! When I was young, my parents were friends with a very chic French lady, and I remember she smelled so good and very different to my mother. I desperately needed to get an unwanted fragrance out of my hair from a new conditioner I bought! I love how so many options are detailed out here Ill definitely have to experiment with makeup remover, as that seems like a really straightforward option. So scrubbing was mandatory! Maybe try that a couple of times and then a vinegar wash. September 19, 2013 at 12:02am Reply, Victoria: What a disaster! And Im not talking about musk-centered fragrances, which put the accent on other kind of musks. Rub the bar soap onto the spots in question before rinsing with water and allowing to dry, but not in a dryer. If any traces of scent remain, take a fresh piece of cotton soaked with makeup remover and repeat the procedure. It was either Pamplemousse Rose or Gentian Blanche. UGH! September 19, 2013 at 11:49am Reply, Elena: I wish I had known these tricks when my daughter got into my Coco Mademoiselle. It was only a wax sample but it still made me feel pretty sick probably because of aldehydes which I sometimes associate with insect repellent. I save the potential scrubber samples for home usually so I can de-stink myself ASAP. I may still try one or some of these things and well see. You can use rubbing alcohol for this process. BUTwhen I got back to where we were staying, I discovered that I could NOT get that odour off my hands which had gotten there by adjusting his clothing, cleaning smudges of make-up, straightening hair, rigging up the little canopy in the casket. For me, the outcome of unpleasant scents is a headache, so Im very careful not to test on skin at the duty-free stores. September 18, 2013 at 12:57pm Reply, nozknoz: Zazie, I think its easy to be hyperosmic to a particular musk. Even after removing the perfume oil and any stains, perfume is notorious for sticking around. truth to be told, I dont hate all white musks, its just that so many perfumes are overloaded with the stuff of the cheapest kind, as if the perfumer couldnt really smell it and went overboard! Do you have rubbing alcohol? In a way, one associations (bug spray) gets replaced by another, much more pleasant one. I seem to be the only person to experience this though September 19, 2013 at 8:13am Reply, Victoria: I recently revisited SM, and I dont know if it was me or perfume, but suddenly Im super sensitive to its marine musky notes, to the point of wanting to wash off the scent asap. I had a funny experience spraying one of the Hermes colognes on fabric to make the scent last. September 18, 2013 at 7:54am Reply, Victoria: I wonder if the wax sample for La Myrrhe is different, but in any case, its a challenging perfume. And in some of those cases, the scent is more pleasing. It gives me a headache to even walk within 10 feet of the bathroom. I vote vinegar, baking soda can mess up your vacuum. I dont pick that up in Ylang 49 or Lys 41 so much, and I like those two. We had trouble talking to the server. Im training myself to like it by exposing myself to small quantities but it still gives me a hard time. Very interesting, thank you, Casey! Did the alcohol work? @dalepetrie Which is it? Deodorant soaps work well too, like Lever or Dial. Rinse with water and voil, the scent is gone. After I would use Fantastic or 409, somthing that breaks down fats and oils. You can repeat the process as many times as necessary. September 18, 2013 at 9:40am Reply, Victoria: What a cool tip! You have to dilute the fragrance and clean it up. After, you can trap the perfume oil and alcohol in a solid bar of white soap. Victoria: I hope some of the tips come in handy! I like to spray the back of my neck for several reasons: even though its close to my face, its surprisingly less overwhelming. September 19, 2013 at 11:36am Reply, Lyn: Baking soda is what Id use. I learned this trick from the ever resourceful Robin of NST Perfume. IDK, it may just be keyed only to the scent of urine. I had no idea that it contained aldehydes. I guess a biphase make-up remover would work as well. I will surely use these tips next time I come across a stinker/scrubber( Montales Black Aoud Im looking at you) September 18, 2013 at 1:19pm Reply, Victoria: Black Aoud is so strong, it probably would require all methods combined! Aldehydes are rather like coriander leaves in cooking (incidentally, they contain a lot of aldehydes naturally). You dont have to rinse with plain water afterward. September 19, 2013 at 12:10pm Reply, Lynley: My latest scrubber was Mon Patchouly by Ramon Monegal. Simply apply some rubbing alcohol to the spot and then blot with a clean cloth. I still want a replacement for my anniversary! @dalepetrie when my last car was about 2 months old, by husband spilled a half a gallon of beer from a brewery in the trunk. Barring a better suggestion, Ill try the alcohol. September 19, 2013 at 11:39am Reply, MaryAnn: Boy does this every bring back a memory that Id like to forget. Actually, I tried SL La Myrrhe last night and I wanted to wash hand right away but I didnt hoping that it will develop into something better. Otherwise, you just got too little scent on paper. This tip works well for other unpleasant scents, be it smoke or cooking smells. And maybe even two ;)! September 18, 2013 at 1:16pm Reply. It makes me absolutely sick. December 8, 2013 at 5:39am Reply, E K: Thank you so much!! I didnt like Fleur dOranger 27 either. September 18, 2013 at 8:22am Reply, Anne of Green Gables: How funny that you mention coriander. The flowery smell makes me want to gag. March 6, 2019 at 9:20am Reply, I agree to the terms outlined in the They bind together. However, the comments on Fragantica show divided opinons. It will soak up the smell really well. The last was such an instinctive loatheI felt truly sick. September 18, 2013 at 9:32am Reply, Victoria: It has fresh, sparkly notes, but it isnt light and gauzy on me either. I will NEVER do that again without latex gloves. Then it occurred to me that maybe I could just cover it up with mouthwash. Saturate several cotton pads with makeup remover and apply them over the perfumed area. It seemed effective enough and my skin is nice and moisturized even today. Only when its too late, and youve put it on! Rubbing wrists raw with soap and water wont make much difference because fragrances are formulated with ingredients soluble in alcohol, rather than H2O. I tried your oil method last night after a sniff session with friends and loved it. Even on paper I notice that green pepper note in it. September 19, 2013 at 3:55pm Reply, Victoria: So happy to hear this, Lyn! September 18, 2013 at 1:30pm Reply, Victoria: Thanks for a handy tip, Hannah! *. So far I absolutely love Poivre 23. Press J to jump to the feed. I have discovered since that a little of the carpet in the bedroom got involved . Its a good idea to apply new perfumes to an area of bare skin where it wont get onto your wrist watch, jewelry, or clothes. Im sniffing it again now just to make sure, and yes, smell is ok, sensation isnt. When I spilled beer in my parents house growing up got me out of trouble every time. We've all been there. December 15, 2013 at 4:22am Reply, Laurie: Thank you! Spraying on the back of the neck would be a beautiful alternative to try instead, Victoria. I dont notice the musk in La Pausa at all, but Guerlain Vetiver pour Elle is ruined (for me) by a white musk that almost wipes out everything else. The makeup remover is something I always have on hand, even when traveling, so its my favorite one. Just rub it in and rinse off? The bottle of expensive boutique air freshener helped A LOT. Victoria, yes, that is it exactly. November 22, 2021 at 5:51pm Reply, Victoria: Thank you for a great tip! Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. Why does it happen that the scents you detest linger the longest? Scents are notorious for lingering in fabrics and hair, so if your clothes are drenched in something you dont like, the odors can haunt you for days. Will have to try the oil methodusually use Dawn or Tide free, which has become much more ubiquitous since Robin wrote that post. Welcome to r/fragrance! September 18, 2013 at 1:00pm Reply, susiebelle: Paper is a good way to start but I sometimes have a hard time distinguishing scents (especially mens) that way even though I have a decent nose. Im of to try your baking soda method! I havent tried Eau du Soir I will look for a sample, it sounds wonderful thank you! They smelled fantastic on paper! Jillie: Lovely tips, and I will be using them. Not only that, but the oils can stain clothing and the fabric of your luggage. Fill with odor absorbing cat litter and seal shut for several weeks. We discourage herd preference/behavior and fragrance influencers. Not pleasant at all. For the record, my worst scrubbers evah were not white musk cases: Nahema and the generally-considerd-inoffensive Infusion diris. I think thats why there are very few Le Labos that I like. September 19, 2013 at 11:32am Reply, Sapphire: This is very timely indeed. Most of the scent went away after one day EXCEPT for a definite jalapeo pepper note that even survived a machine washing with detergent. You can only try new perfumes at home was the lesson I learned. but Ive been using Bioderma sensibio H2O (Im also a fan of Bioderma!) Whatever you do, do NOT rub yourself with a Mr. Clean Magic Sponge. Replies to my comments I flushed, and I swept up the glassthe floor and toilet are dry, but the room smells like a Portugese whorehouse. I once had a dog be sick over a carpet. My bathroom is very small. September 19, 2013 at 11:30am Reply, iodine: Here you are another white musks hater! Now my bathroom smells like a French whorehouse, as my husband would put it. You open up your suitcase after a long flight to discover a battlefield involving your toiletries and your clothing. September 18, 2013 at 1:49pm Reply, Victoria: What a beautiful and helpful idea. I cant bear all the wafts of oud in the hot weather. It is completely tiled. September 19, 2013 at 12:11pm Reply, Lynley: Its that salty marine aspect that repels me too. September 19, 2013 at 11:45am Reply, Maria: BBW Cherry Blossom was an instant scrubber for me. September 20, 2013 at 2:38am Reply, What a fantastic post! However, he did send the key to the casket and gave instructions on preparing the corpse and the interior of the casket for presentation at the funeral. On the other hand, some perfumes that get mediocre ratings smell awesome on me. This story is hysterical, and Im trying to imagine a toddler redolent of Coco Mad. Repeat as necessary. Do you know that that bottle had such thick glass that it only broke into two pieces?!?! Dale, go to your local drug store and get a bottle of alcohol (or if you have super cheap vodka on hand you can use it). A scent which I absolutely cannot stand. Ive tried Rose 31 as well, but that one just doesnt work well on my skin. niche perfumes were literally loaded with the cheap, offensive stuff. ? I had to repeat it twice, but it worked. Sometimes it can just be an innocuous perfume tried on the wrong day. This question is in the General Section. Even scrubbing and showering cant eradicate that note on my skin! Help! @dalepetrie Douse liberally, then wipe. Well, I would imagine youd have a variety of pimps and Johns all covered in cheap cologne at a Portugese Whorehouse, now wouldnt you? After wetting the stain with this solution, blot it dry. September 23, 2013 at 11:39am Reply, RenChick: LMAO! Be respectful, inclusive, and don't cause needless drama. Shes just turned 4 and is much better about asking (since she knows Ill always say yes to a spritz) but her baby sister will surely make me seek out this article again before long! And cheap vodka is what I use to dilute perfume oil to wear, so it should have worked nicely. I had to pour it and use it repeatedly on the same spot, but it got the job done. I tried closing the door with a lit candle for half an hour, that did nothing. Im not as sensitive to white musks though. Tilda Swinton Like This was instant scrubbing for me., I tried it several times with the same result. (If youre mostly after the shine, then you might as well go for the deluxe version and try myrose raspberry vinegarrinse). I wonder if it may not have contained also some skin softeners or maybe glycerin? Is 'scent' (cologne/perfume) a part of your daily life, and if so, how long do you stick with a single scent? We encourage exploration, independence, and informed discussion. (People do this more often than youd think in bar bathrooms;). Privacy Policy. September 18, 2013 at 10:21am Reply. Im a fan of Bioderma, but any makeup remover designed for waterproof cosmetics will do the trick. Thanks for all the get rid of the odor quickly info. September 19, 2013 at 11:34am Reply, Isis: The only perfume that was a real scrubber for me so far was also a Myhrre: AG Myrrhe Ardente Ive tried it several times, it makes me feel uncomfortable to the point where my stomach turns. It really makes skin lustrous and silky soft. It took me a long while to start appreciating it, but Im glad I kept revisiting it time to time. Instead, here are my three favorite methods to get rid of unpleasant perfumes in a gentle and effective way. August 2, 2022 at 4:50am, Aly in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Thank you Marianne for your kind reply! My worst perfume experience so far was Poison. I have found them to be very helpful. But I used to use it to get major urine smell off a carpet from a spot that my cat peed repeatedly on (through carpet, padding, floor) when he was new. Poor dog, poor carpet. Ive noticed that other people dont like them, so I try to mention in reviews if the white musk stands out to me. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. Truly sick. Please read Robins detailed explanation over atNST. In that one, all I smelled was methyl anthranilate and that starchy thing and nothing else. Funnily, It smells almost exactly like the insides of my grandmothers wardrobes. A toothpaste leaves a minty smell on the skin but it disappears quickly enough to allow you to enjoy another, nice smelling perfume. September 18, 2013 at 10:30pm Reply, Victoria: Oh, MaryAnn, this must have been very tough. September 18, 2013 at 1:03pm Reply, RenChick: This comes at such a great time, thank you! Notify me of replies to my comments via e-mail. Im sure I am not the only one! To join, you must be at least September 18, 2013 at 8:14am Reply, rosarita: I like the almond oil suggestion, looking forward to trying that one. I do see its beauty from afar.. as long as it stays at a safe distance from my skin I think its lovely. September 18, 2013 at 9:17am Reply, NeenaJ: Seconding the hand sanitizer! August 2, 2022 at 4:49am, Aly in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Thank you Victoria! I really loved it, and my husband even liked it, but it was strong to begin with. Toothpaste (Marvis is my favourite!) No matter how much I wash and clean the floor there, it still smells of perfume. For lighter scents an oil based eye make up remover works a treat too. For instance, I have a friend whose skin turns anything overly green into metallic, harsh. If all else fails, invest in new luggagebut only take solid fragrances,such as those found right here atAroamas. We put coffee grounds directly on the carpet & just left them there for a couple weeks. I even rinsed out my nose and sinuses thinking there was a molecule of embalming fluid in there somewhere. And several good scents may not make for one even better one. Xx September 18, 2013 at 9:44am Reply, Victoria: Im so glad that its helpful. Finally, if perfume gets into your hair, you might discover that some fragrances, especially rich, musky ones, will stick around despite shampooing. Plus, I think the laundry-type-white musk that is poured into cheap-smelling expensive niche scents is just as cheap an ingreadient as it smells. Rashes arent fun! Since perfume is oil-based, the method of removing any stain left in clothing or luggage fabric is to break down that oil. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Trust your nose before you trust another's. The second which may seem a bit harsher but works if youre desperate is nail varnish remover. In theory I was sure Id like it if not love it, but it was the second worse perfume Ive smelled, because it smells very similar to Secretions Magnifiques, and we all know how lovely a scent that is :-/ its not the same smell if course, but it has that same metallic smell that I recoil from in SM. The oil rub is like a spa treat as well. September 18, 2013 at 1:20pm Reply, Ferris: Great tips Victoria. I see a potential perfumista there!!! Its anything but the relaxing first day you had planned for your getaway, right? Its just a matter of good or bad luck with these large molecules. So you can imagine how I loved this post. If you're lucky, it was just a bit of shampoo or body lotion. Ill take your suggestions but I dont remember the last time I had such a visceral reaction to a scent. August 22, 2015 at 7:21pm Reply, Tara C: I have recently found 2 great ways to get rid of perfume. It made me feel angry! September 19, 2013 at 6:08am Reply, Victoria: Urgh, that can be a horrible experience, especially if you cant get do anything to remove the scent quickly. I still have samples of Santal 33, Bergamote 22, Vetiver 46, Lys 41, Ylang 49 and Patchouli 24 to try. I used peroxide, alcoholsoaking my hands in all these things and nothing worked. Ive opted many times for the make up remover, with poor results (especially when the offender is a base note. However, I got stuck with the perfume for two hours on the bus on my way home. I'm a writer, journalist and professionally trained perfumer. September 19, 2013 at 10:45pm Reply, george: I rarely spray fragrance on my skin but made the mistake of sampling Jeke by slumber house on my wrists. I was satisfied that when the casket was opened the next day for the service, no one would reel back from it. :D. Be happy that you dont have carpet in there! I eavesdropped on their conversations and learnt that she wore Mitsouko (my mother took to wearing it after that). I test on the back of my hand and use a little Dawn dish washing liquid and water, rinse thoroughly and dry, then swab with alcohol. solmarea: Lately Ive noticed slight burning sensation when spraying perfume on my throat / dcolletage. For a perfume newbie like me this is a very helpful post. I was SO mad! This is almost worth an encounter with an unpleasant perfume. Then I rinse with water or cleanser as I dont want to dry my skin out. Some of their scents have this persistent, metallic-starchy note that seems to linger and linger. Smell has gone! It stunk to high heaven. terms and conditions. My grandmothers raspberry bushes were full of these creatures, and I hated them more than any other insect because of their smell. As you can see, a spritz of perfume is a low commitment, and you might even have some fun in the process of removing it. Very glad it didnt make it on to me thoughI do find on the whole that the cheap perfumes are easy to get off but the costly ones (especially vintage)survive a shower. solmarea: Ah, I tanned quite deep over summer {despite wearing lotion} & my chest is still lingering sunkissed. The first is with an alcohol antibacterial hand gel. I hope they react the same way for me, the bottle sniff was very nice for both of them. I think Ill try the baking soda method you suggested. Hope that some of it comes in handy. So I use dishwashing liquid, like Dawn. September 19, 2013 at 12:53pm Reply, Victoria: I havent. So take half alcohol half water in a bucket and super clean the area going over it several times with damp sponge, wring, soak again.
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