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And if you’d classify yourself as a scent-sensitive individual, there are ways to navigate the world without constant sensory assault (aside from avoiding elevators and department stores)? Talk to your doctor. “Sometimes treating underlying inflammation or dryness can help,” says Dr. Patel. And if a friend or coworker wears a scent that bothers you, be honest—but kind. “Make it about your sensitivity, not their choices.”
When shopping for fragrance, try—for a while—before you buy. “Spray it on your skin—not just a paper tester—and give it time,” says Do. “Your body chemistry, skincare products, and even your detergent can affect how a scent wears.” Wear it in the places you’d normally wear it, such as work, school, a night out, etc., and wait three days before you decide, he says.
In the end, scent is deeply personal—and if something’s not for you, it’s not for you. Blame biology, your memories, or your trigeminal nerve. But if you’d like to get more scent-friendly, there’s no shortage of options. “There’s a huge palette to choose from,” says Dr. Dalton. “You don’t have to love every fragrance—just the ones that make you feel good.”
Writer Krista Bennett DeMaio has covered beauty and health for over 20 years. Her work has appeared in women’s magazines and websites, including Women’s Health, Oprah Daily, Allure, Cosmopolitan, HealthCentral, and Prevention.com. She’s also the founder of Pretty Local, a platform that keeps tabs on local beauty and wellness.
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