I am allergic to most perfume. It gives me headaches, makes it hard to breathe, etc. Do you think I can wear this without it bothering me?
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I wish someone had been able to answer your question because I have the same problem. My preferred brand of stick deodorant is discontinued, so I'm considering the Lavanila Grapefruit one, but it's kind of pricey if I buy it only to discover that it triggers my asthma (which is what happened when I tried two new off-the-shelf brands). Since you asked your question several years ago, have you tried any of these products since then?
917754
It does have a good strong smell if you put enough on. When I first smelled it, a guy on my cruise had it on and I could smell it whenever he was around. When my boyfriend wears it I can't smell it when he walks in the room so I told him to put a little more on.
931228
I love the smell of the product but can see how someone who is sensitive would get a headache from it. It is a bit on the strong chemical side.
450043
i used obsession for 15 yrs. the last time i bought it, it smelled awful. i threw it away. i thought maybe i got a "bad batch". i'm on to a different perfume now. good luck.
1701880
Smells are hard to describe and they're also pretty subjective. For myself, I can't imagine why that person said it smelled bad. It doesn't smell like expensive perfume, but you wouldn't want it to. I think it's rather mild and pleasant. What I can tell you is that it's excellent for your skin.
909413
I'm sure you can use it both ways. I wear on my skin as perfume. Love it :)
1506145
I have the same problem with scents. I can still smell the scents, but it doesn't seem to bother me as much. Usually I get a headache immediately and so far with this product I have not. I will update with more information after I wear them a while.
1096654
Thanks for posting this. This was the reason I wanted to buy one - perfume. We have a lot of really heavy perfume wearers in the office and esp. during the winter, it kills me.
1350610
it's not great. I prefer essential oils but this is probably synthetic fragrance. That said I am pretty sensitive and I can tolerate it.
1816648
No, not to me. I do have allergies and not as strong sense of smell as others, but it didn't bother me at all smell wise.
599526
Not for me and I am also very sensitive to perfume. It has a short lived rubbing alcohol smell that dissipates quickly and no residue odor.
324800
Don't try it. I wore it most of yesterday. By the time I was getting ready for bed I was irritated by having it on. My skin is a little sensitive and it's pretty uncomfortable laying down with it on, especially if you toss and turn like I do.
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I prefer oils instead of say, perfume, eau du parfum, or gragrance sprays. The reason being the alcohol content in them give me headaches, or an onset migraine. Plus an oil is cost effective, and the scent tends to last longer. I do use oil on my pulse points. I've used since high school in 2 mnths I'll be 60. Never any skin rash.
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I found it somewhat challenging to breathe...it got hot and dampish, but still blocked the dust, which means it worked. Not amazing, but beats breathing dust. Hope that helps. I don't wear it for long consecutive periods of time.
710689
Only if you want to smell good enough to eat! ;) Seriously though, yes. The essences are pure and, unless you are allergic to that particular one, you should have no problems at all.
2150655
Yes your definitely can! I actually wear Victoria Secrets body sprays and perfumes and it was fine. the scent of the pher x fades after a while.
2146959
The fragrance was too strong for me, but it probably isn't any more strongly scented than most typical facial care products. Strong scents give me a headache. I could not use this product because of the scent. Also, the scent lingers and is difficult to wash off.