@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. do you rub it and then rinse? September 18, 2013 at 11:33am Reply, rainboweyes: No, youre definitely not the only one! 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. Then Luca raved about it but too late to go back and try again, it was gone. After wetting the stain with this solution, blot it dry. I never knew these trick! I found removing scents from my clothes, especially wool sweaters, more challenging. Is 'scent' (cologne/perfume) a part of your daily life, and if so, how long do you stick with a single scent? You dont have to rinse with plain water afterward. September 19, 2013 at 12:11pm Reply, Lynley: Its that salty marine aspect that repels me too. For some reason, my skin is not reacting well to ANY fragrance right now, so it may be a while before I do. This has never been issue, before, & doesnt cause same reaction when applied on wrists. September 19, 2013 at 12:10pm Reply, Lynley: My latest scrubber was Mon Patchouly by Ramon Monegal. It took me a long while to start appreciating it, but Im glad I kept revisiting it time to time. We put coffee grounds directly on the carpet & just left them there for a couple weeks. Ive even used the soap mechanics use I think its called Goop. I can smell the perfume from 15 feet away. Costs pennies and wont irritate skin. 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. Not pleasant at all. This question is in the General Section. Fragrantica lists musk as a note in Lys 41. A scent which I absolutely cannot stand. Thanks, Lucas. solmarea: Lately Ive noticed slight burning sensation when spraying perfume on my throat / dcolletage. September 18, 2013 at 1:30pm Reply, Victoria: Thanks for a handy tip, Hannah! 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. On the other hand, some perfumes that get mediocre ratings smell awesome on me. Robins tips work on the most tenacious, impossible to scrub off perfumes. Its interesting how different people react to scents differently. September 23, 2013 at 11:39am Reply, RenChick: LMAO! Thanks for all the get rid of the odor quickly info. So useful. Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. Even if you dont have a product like fantastic, maybe you could just use some dish soap, anything that will break down the oils. December 15, 2013 at 4:22am Reply, Laurie: Thank you! And live hooker would be if you spilled a bottle of perfume (not cologne) in the bathroom at Red Lobster. Responses must be helpful and on-topic. That musk on me becomes a screeching, metallic-teeth-and-tongue experience that totally ruined anything else in the scent. 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. Also, the hair picks up the scent well, and whenever you move your hair, you get a lovely waft of perfume. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. Some people absolutely cant stand them at all, but it can happen that with slow exposure over time, one can develop a liking. 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. I find that same note in the drydown of Traversee du Bosphor and have no idea what it could be. 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. September 18, 2013 at 7:19am Reply, Victoria: In case of some perfumes, I really like how they smell once I take a shower. September 18, 2013 at 11:27am Reply, Victoria: Oy, lari, if it were our gushing over Kenzo, then Im especially glad I posted this today. And several good scents may not make for one even better one. September 18, 2013 at 10:21am Reply. I snuck a look in her bathroom once, and saw the lovely Guerlain dial bottle; next to it was a bottle of alcohol, made especially for removing perfume, with a label saying so. Actually, I havent had a chance to deal with it yet, and the smell has gone down considerably. September 18, 2013 at 1:49pm Reply, Victoria: What a beautiful and helpful idea. Not only that, but the oils can stain clothing and the fabric of your luggage. Honey is interesting (and delicious)! It gives me a headache to even walk within 10 feet of the bathroom. I have isopropyl and cheap vodka, so I should be set. September 18, 2013 at 10:35am Reply, Lynley: Not sure how effective this would be for perfumed wrists though There are some great ideas here though! Otherwise, you just got too little scent on paper. 13 years old and agree to the You can use rubbing alcohol for this process. My wrists thank you! Instead, here are my three favorite methods to get rid of unpleasant perfumes in a gentle and effective way. We had trouble talking to the server. September 19, 2013 at 11:48am Reply. :( September 18, 2013 at 9:14am Reply, Annette Reynolds: Zazie, Im with you. September 19, 2013 at 3:53pm Reply, Sapphire: Thanks, everyone. Ive been trying to figure out what, exactly, is in some perfumes that just STINKS when I get it on me and Ive narrowed some of it down to the White Musks. Its a great way to learn. If all else fails, invest in new luggagebut only take solid fragrances,such as those found right here atAroamas. I was wondering if you could help me with something. The second which may seem a bit harsher but works if youre desperate is nail varnish remover. Win! Notify me of replies to my comments via e-mail. September 19, 2013 at 11:45am Reply, Maria: BBW Cherry Blossom was an instant scrubber for me. Then it occurred to me that maybe I could just cover it up with mouthwash. Fortunately, all the Targets & Jewels around here carry it. I think Ill try the baking soda method you suggested. Anyone have any luck with scent removal? It is completely tiled. I was SO mad! Right now, my coat stinks of an unfortunate melange of perfumes and its been really getting me down. September 18, 2013 at 1:14pm Reply, susiebelle: The only time I really had to move quickly was when I tried Caroline 212 at an Ulta. Dump a ton of the alcohol on the spilled area and wipe it clean. After, you can trap the perfume oil and alcohol in a solid bar of white soap. Particularly Dawn in any formulation. For lighter scents an oil based eye make up remover works a treat too. EVER. (People do this more often than youd think in bar bathrooms;). What type of vacuum is better for picking up lots of cat hair, a bagless vacuum or a traditionl vacuum with a bag. December 14, 2017 at 7:07pm Reply. September 18, 2013 at 9:20am Reply, Victoria: The personal chemistry can make a big difference. Seems so kind and gentle on the skin, while really making for a pleasant ritual. Privacy Policy. It kind of annoyed me. Deodorant soaps work well too, like Lever or Dial. September 18, 2013 at 8:36pm Reply, Victoria: Theyre made by different perfumers and at different labs, so I dont think that every single Le Labo contains that note. Barring a better suggestion, Ill try the alcohol. This one definitely did! September 23, 2013 at 5:34pm Reply, Lauren T.: Thank you! Thats when I knew I was obsessed. 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. In a way, one associations (bug spray) gets replaced by another, much more pleasant one. Finally, if perfume gets into your hair, you might discover that some fragrances, especially rich, musky ones, will stick around despite shampooing. August 2, 2022 at 4:46am, http://www.nature.com/news/soapy-taste-of-coriander-linked-to-genetic-variants-1.11398, Londons National Portrait Gallery : David Bailey Photography Exhibit , 7 Discoveries from 12 Years of Bois de Jasmin, Danilo Kis The Encyclopedia of the Dead, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQSOMLQ0jv8. Some of them even double up as beauty treatments. It will smell strongly, but it will dissipate taking some smell off with it. I think thats why there are very few Le Labos that I like. I just squirt some on. I learned this trick from the ever resourceful Robin of NST Perfume. This is a beauty treatment and perfume removal rolled into one, and I use it mostly after I come home from work saturated with a melange known as the perfume lab smell, or when I have tested so many fragrances that I seem to have something on every part of my body. Give it time to dry, then do it again, even if you dont smell the cologne anymore. ? @dalepetrie Which is it? September 18, 2013 at 1:01pm Reply, Lucas: There were quite a few scents in my perfumista career that required scrubbing, for example Dior: Leather Oud, Eau Noire; Montale Aoud Ever. Instead of washing your skin with soap, you can use a laundry detergent, and it works well. 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. Its like blood. Miss Dior Le Parfum (the spicy one that is a little similar to Coco) was all over my bathroom floor. Even on paper I notice that green pepper note in 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. September 18, 2013 at 1:02pm Reply, Rita Sanyal: Nice content, I can fully understand the situation cause I too am at times plagued by the teeny boper body mists & lotions out in the market these days. We all tend to have some tucked away somewhere. 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 11:59am Reply, Victoria: How do you use it? She lived in Brasil, and they must have been made of some really strong-smelling tropical wood. Im a fan of Bioderma, but any makeup remover designed for waterproof cosmetics will do the trick. For the record, my worst scrubbers evah were not white musk cases: Nahema and the generally-considerd-inoffensive Infusion diris. I see a potential perfumista there!!! I dont mind if things smell bad. Rashes arent fun! Then go over the spot with some soapy water and rinse really well. I couldnt get out of the store fast enough, didnt want to be near anyone lest they smell it and I still smell it today on clothes etc. Last summer I tried Seville A LAube in a store and while it was wonderful at the beginning an hour later it turned into something so oily and sickening. 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! But next time- based on the above tips- I think I will try some baby oil. Ive done the rubbing alcohol thing to remove unwanted fragrance, but sometimes the fragrance still lingers. Only when its too late, and youve put it on! :). September 18, 2013 at 1:05pm Reply, Jennifer C: Ive noticed that too! Victoria: Have you gotten any sun on your chest recently? Take a piece of carpet from closet and patch the perfume spot (and maybe padding, too). Repeat as necessary. 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. September 18, 2013 at 5:36pm Reply. September 18, 2013 at 9:17am Reply, NeenaJ: Seconding the hand sanitizer! Victoria: I hope some of the tips come in handy! September 18, 2013 at 1:01pm Reply, Eva S.: I second that! Mostly the musk and not the pepper. 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). I had no idea that it contained aldehydes. Tilda Swinton Like This was instant scrubbing for me., I tried it several times with the same result. No need to twist the wrist to sniff it, either. Fleeeting??!!!! I vote vinegar, baking soda can mess up your vacuum. September 18, 2013 at 3:37pm Reply, nozknoz: What an experience, MaryAnn dealing with overwhelming scent and emotions at the same time. How do you proceed? Maybe try that a couple of times and then a vinegar wash. September 19, 2013 at 12:02am Reply, Victoria: What a disaster! I was being hasty and the bottle dropped out, fell on the floor and broke. Simply apply some rubbing alcohol to the spot and then blot with a clean cloth. terms and conditions. How often am I scrubbing my wrist with soap trying to get rid off a disturbing scent! I actually have quite a few samples of Le Labos to try. Baie Rose 26, Gaiac 10, and Vanille $$ have all demonstrated that horrible musk note for me, so those are out. Dry cleaning is one option, but another very good one is just to air out your pieces or pack them in a box with a tray of baking soda. I still have samples of Santal 33, Bergamote 22, Vetiver 46, Lys 41, Ylang 49 and Patchouli 24 to try. October 19, 2013 at 9:49am Reply, Cathy: Have a really good sniff first a sample of Breath of God went straight down the drain. Please read Robins detailed explanation over atNST. September 18, 2013 at 11:23am Reply, Zazie: Im glad Im not the only one! A loved one arrived by bush plane in a casket to a small, isolated community where we had all gathered to lay him to rest, so there was no undertaker to take care of the last of the details. I had to pour it and use it repeatedly on the same spot, but it got the job done. 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. September 18, 2013 at 5:38pm Reply. Im sniffing it again now just to make sure, and yes, smell is ok, sensation isnt. I used every cleaning soap and solution we had. However, I would like to know more about the stinky room. And I totally agree with you! Did the alcohol work? This tip works well for other unpleasant scents, be it smoke or cooking smells. And cheap vodka is what I use to dilute perfume oil to wear, so it should have worked nicely. They smelled fantastic on paper! 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. I tried closing the door with a lit candle for half an hour, that did nothing. Its a metallic wet dog smell to me, which seems bearable but it seems to constrict my throat and physically repulse me- thats the bit that I cant handle. Now, I can easily munch on whole stems as I wrap them in pita with some feta and tomato slices. Ive never thought about using oils or laundry detergent to get rid of offending scents. Jillie: Lovely tips, and I will be using them. I will assuredly try out these methods and see which works the best. 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. September 29, 2015 at 10:47am Reply, Victoria: Thank you so much for these great tips, Tara! September 18, 2013 at 1:16pm Reply. What are your tricks and tips for removing the scrubbers (as perfumistas like to call offending perfumes)? I dont get it, its described as light, but on me it was horrible and heavy. Press J to jump to the feed. September 18, 2013 at 11:20am Reply, Zazie: Hear hear! Hope that some of it comes in handy. What are some perfumes that got ruined by white musk for you? The flowery smell makes me want to gag. I just bought a bottle of hair oil, but unfortunately, it was perfumed with Jasmine. September 18, 2013 at 9:10am Reply, Victoria: Gosh, that would make one hate the most favorite perfume! No shards!) I apply to a cotton pad and gently wipe over the area where the perfume is. ), but youre right, it would work really well too. solmarea: Ah, I tanned quite deep over summer {despite wearing lotion} & my chest is still lingering sunkissed. September 18, 2013 at 2:06pm Reply, Victoria: I always forget about dish detergent (prob because Im not the one washing dishes at home! Im training myself to like it by exposing myself to small quantities but it still gives me a hard time. I already sprinkled baking soda twice and vacuumed it up, but didnt try making a paste, so will try that. We encourage exploration, independence, and informed discussion. Just noticed the $$ after Vanille instead of 44but it is very appropriate, dont you think? 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). LOL September 23, 2013 at 11:41am Reply, Victoria: The musks are notorious for being persistent, especially since many will withstand water and most detergents easily. September 18, 2013 at 10:09am Reply, KarenM: Virtually anything by Zoology, with Tyranosaurus Rex and Rhinosaurus at the top of the list. Its anything but the relaxing first day you had planned for your getaway, right? September 19, 2013 at 11:49am Reply, Elena: I wish I had known these tricks when my daughter got into my Coco Mademoiselle. @dalepetrie Douse liberally, then wipe. I had a funny experience spraying one of the Hermes colognes on fabric to make the scent last. I have found them to be very helpful. Apply any mildly scented oil such as almond, jojoba or grape seed over your skin and give yourself a massage. Alcohol definitely works well to remove fragrance, but unless you have normal or oily skin, it will definitely be too drying used in its pure state. my boyfriend had rotting food liquid in the back of his car and it took away the scent but had to use the powder a few times to get it completely gone. I cant bear all the wafts of oud in the hot weather. I therefore nuked it with Coromandel, which- if you dont mind not returning to a non-fragranced state- would be my other tip: after a couple of washes I doubt there are many fragrances that will put up a decent fight with Angel (and its descendants). Victoria: I think its because most blotters are too narrow. You must be very sensitive to the clean, white musks. Just rub it in and rinse off? Please try again. The oil rub is like a spa treat as well. THEN I reached for the toothpaste and scrubbed for awhile with that and a toothbrush. Don't subscribe Funnily, It smells almost exactly like the insides of my grandmothers wardrobes. Following this logic, you can rub your skin with pure alcohol, but this is a harsh solution that would turn sensitive skin into a patchwork of angry red spots. :) October 14, 2013 at 6:28am Reply, Victoria: Glad that you liked the post! I already washed my hair once and it didnt help. You might also enjoy learning aboutpacking liquid toiletriesand all thesolid toiletry optionson the market these days. And the worse elements for a scent, for me, are usually the ones that last through an attempt to scrub them off. I will NEVER do that again without latex gloves. Now Im much more careful of applying perfume, as most give me nausea. I desperately needed to get an unwanted fragrance out of my hair from a new conditioner I bought! But I admired the French so much for creating this. Maybe one of the pet/urine remover things. I scrubbed. But I think it permeated the grout. Sometimes it is totally the opposite. I really did not enjoy smelling like a jalapeo pepper! Im wearing it again today and Im still loving it. Is there anyway I can neutralise the Jasmine smell? to remove any trace of perfume before I spray myself with a different perfume. Entire lines like Keiko Micheri, or nice-on-top perfumes like La tulipe, Prelude to Love, Nasomatto Nuda become white-musked nightmares as soon as the base notes emerge. Some of their scents have this persistent, metallic-starchy note that seems to linger and linger. Just a few. Gently rub then remove with a tissue. - Victoria, a. in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: this is true, i must admit! A French grandmothers tip is a vinegar rinse. It should havecheap vodka and isopropyl in a mix is what I use to clean perfume oils off of glass. September 18, 2013 at 1:11pm Reply, Victoria: Ive heard of it, but I havent tried it. Rinse with water and voil, the scent is gone. September 19, 2013 at 11:31am Reply, Daisy: What great tips! UGH! Try putting a little bowl of coffee grounds in there. school?) I really loved it, and my husband even liked it, but it was strong to begin with. I sprayed them with what was left of the air-freshener. I dont mind a scented detergent, as long as the scent is not too strong or too sweet. I do see its beauty from afar.. as long as it stays at a safe distance from my skin I think its lovely. You should ask: http://www.portugesewhores.com. If you're lucky, it was just a bit of shampoo or body lotion. I didnt like Fleur dOranger 27 either. Then I rinse it off. After teasing us like that with the suggestion September 19, 2013 at 12:44pm Reply, Victoria: September 19, 2013 at 3:13pm Reply, Lyn: Thank you, Victoria! Its pretty effective and since I dont sample as much as I used to, not harsh for occasional use, at least for me. My method to get rid of the undesired smell on your skin is to use a toothpaste. La pausa is loaded with the stuff, for example, but most people will say it is a fleeting, quiet scent! September 23, 2013 at 2:45am Reply, Ola: Thank you for your advice:) unfotunately, I didnt know these earlier. 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. September 19, 2013 at 4:06am Reply, maja: My little boy doused himself with Safari for men last summer several times. I know as soon as the liquid dries on my skin that Ive made the wrong choice. And maybe even two ;)! September 18, 2013 at 9:40am Reply, Victoria: What a cool tip! It was either Pamplemousse Rose or Gentian Blanche. I may still try one or some of these things and well see. Its very powdery but for me its more than baby powder it smells magical to me. I tried your oil method last night after a sniff session with friends and loved it. Of the ones I tried, I think Fleur dOranger 27 (I think thats the number) was the worst. I dont know if it was pure alcohol, and I wonder if it ever made her skin sore! :D. Be happy that you dont have carpet in there! Fill with odor absorbing cat litter and seal shut for several weeks. A 35% volume extrait, I could still smell it even after having washed my wrists three times. So, this particular blog is extremely useful to people like us. For instance, some perfumers would never smell on thin pieces of paper and prefer business card sized blotters instead. While not easy, here are some tips for cleaning up perfume spills in your luggage. September 19, 2013 at 8:18am Reply, Victoria: Ok, I will have to write up a story about this fascinating place. Sometimes discovering something you dont like can be helpful to figure out your tastes. So I became less and less brave as I noticed how many mainstream and (even more so!!!!!) You open up your suitcase after a long flight to discover a battlefield involving your toiletries and your clothing. (I am hoping for a replacement bottle for our anniversary. September 18, 2013 at 3:05pm Reply, Victoria: Some people are just incredibly sensitive to certain materials, especially musks or woods. Also the little packette hand wipes are frequently alcohol based, so I keep some in my purse for shopping trips when I will be sampling and run the risk of a stinker. Do you pick it up at all in there? I take a very small amount and rub it in my hands under a hot water to produce the foam and them I massage the stinky spot with this toothpaste foam. I used peroxide, alcoholsoaking my hands in all these things and nothing worked. Another idea is to soak a rag with vinegar and cover the perfumed spot with it. October 19, 2013 at 9:41am Reply, Victoria: Eliza, oh, Im not sure if you can easily neutralize a scent like that, especially jasmine. Any ideas? The infusion dhomme: almost as bad. You can repeat the process as many times as necessary. The perfume ingredients are volatile, and they will get absorbed little by little, sparing you the expense of a dry cleaning bill. 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. Im sure I am not the only one! Alice: Hairdresser put perfume in my hair and its making me feel sick.
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