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I already washed my hair once and it didnt help. Funnily, It smells almost exactly like the insides of my grandmothers wardrobes. This will actually clean the smell out, not just mask it or absorb it temporarily. 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. Jennifer, its good hearing you pick up the same musk notes I do, and that you like Ylang and Lys. I used every cleaning soap and solution we had. So scrubbing was mandatory! I already sprinkled baking soda twice and vacuumed it up, but didnt try making a paste, so will try that. For instance, I have a friend whose skin turns anything overly green into metallic, harsh. I did everything I was supposed to do and returned to the church with some beautiful natural air freshener I had just bought: lemons and rosemary, touch of basil. If you're lucky, it was just a bit of shampoo or body lotion. But, of all the things to spill in your luggage, perfume has to be the absolute worst. I save the potential scrubber samples for home usually so I can de-stink myself ASAP. 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. Not pleasant at all. And I totally agree with you! (If youre mostly after the shine, then you might as well go for the deluxe version and try myrose raspberry vinegarrinse). Honey is interesting (and delicious)! September 19, 2013 at 3:53pm Reply, Sapphire: Thanks, everyone. I dont know if it was pure alcohol, and I wonder if it ever made her skin sore! September 19, 2013 at 5:52am Reply, Victoria: Why am I not surprised that a fragrance lover like you has a perfume loving daughter! Victoria, yes, that is it exactly. Fortunately, all the Targets & Jewels around here carry it. Ive noticed that other people dont like them, so I try to mention in reviews if the white musk stands out to me. Jillie: Lovely tips, and I will be using them. 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. Notify me of replies to my comments via e-mail. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. You might also enjoy learning aboutpacking liquid toiletriesand all thesolid toiletry optionson the market these days. Im curious to know if anyone else picks up this aspect. September 18, 2013 at 10:55am Reply, Anne of Green Gables: lari, Im very sorry to hear about what happened. Im training myself to like it by exposing myself to small quantities but it still gives me a hard time. :) October 14, 2013 at 6:28am Reply, Victoria: Glad that you liked the post! September 18, 2013 at 8:14am Reply, rosarita: I like the almond oil suggestion, looking forward to trying that one. It will soak up the smell really well. I really did not enjoy smelling like a jalapeo pepper! A couple that Ive tried from RM were so overpriced and unimpressive that I didnt feel inspired seeking out the samples. 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! As I mentioned yesterday, I must be very sensitive to some kind of white musks (but also some spiky oudy woods)and the problem is they usually dont come forward in the top notes. Did the alcohol work? September 18, 2013 at 2:09pm Reply, Victoria: I used to hate coriander leaves, because they made me think of stink bugs. it is, and I use the same method as Lucas. Rinse with water and voil, the scent is gone. Try spraying it down with rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol or even acetone. September 18, 2013 at 11:23am Reply, Zazie: Im glad Im not the only one! I am also a huge fan of Bioderma for getting everything off. Those can be hard to find even at the professional labs, so my favorites are somewhat in the middle, perhaps 1-2 cm wide. I have discovered since that a little of the carpet in the bedroom got involved . I agree with the pet odour smell things. Maybe, Im missing something amazing, who knows September 19, 2013 at 3:14pm Reply, The Blue Squid: That was a thoughtful and excellently-written compilation of tips that will come in very handy. It usually works for me. So far I absolutely love Poivre 23. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Trust your nose before you trust another's. Xx September 18, 2013 at 9:44am Reply, Victoria: Im so glad that its helpful. Miss Dior Le Parfum (the spicy one that is a little similar to Coco) was all over my bathroom floor. Very interesting, thank you, Casey! Absolutely inappropriate, horrifying actually. I sprayed them with what was left of the air-freshener. But sometimes even those I love and wear can surprise me with nausea, which is quite unpleasant. Maybe one of the pet/urine remover things. They bind together. ? August 22, 2015 at 7:21pm Reply, Tara C: I have recently found 2 great ways to get rid of perfume. A sense of humor helps. September 18, 2013 at 1:16pm Reply. September 19, 2013 at 11:32am Reply, Sapphire: This is very timely indeed. September 18, 2013 at 2:38pm Reply, Anne Sheffield: Oh you dont know how usefull that is! 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 think thats why there are very few Le Labos that I like. 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! September 18, 2013 at 11:03am Reply. I dont pick that up in Ylang 49 or Lys 41 so much, and I like those two. Aldehydes are rather like coriander leaves in cooking (incidentally, they contain a lot of aldehydes naturally). Finally, if perfume gets into your hair, you might discover that some fragrances, especially rich, musky ones, will stick around despite shampooing. Its a dab only perfume for me. I tried closing the door with a lit candle for half an hour, that did nothing. LOL! Once I tried Cartier Declaration, and couldnt stand it on my skin, and soap&water didint help another day, I tried Be Delicious DK, and even if I liked this fragrance when my friend wears it, I hated it on my skin:( But your advice are great, and next time I take them into consideration!! September 18, 2013 at 9:10am Reply, Victoria: Gosh, that would make one hate the most favorite perfume! Fragrantica lists musk as a note in Lys 41. There are a number of steps you can take to remove the perfume odor from your luggage. However, I would like to know more about the stinky room. Is 'scent' (cologne/perfume) a part of your daily life, and if so, how long do you stick with a single scent? I just squirt some on. I know as soon as the liquid dries on my skin that Ive made the wrong choice. Simply apply some rubbing alcohol to the spot and then blot with a clean cloth. It will smell strongly, but it will dissipate taking some smell off with it. September 23, 2013 at 2:45am Reply, Ola: Thank you for your advice:) unfotunately, I didnt know these earlier. I gave the interior of the casket a good mistingand another oneand another oneto TRY to remove the chemical preservative odour. (People do this more often than youd think in bar bathrooms;). For instance, Denyse of Grain de Musc can detect even a smidgen of sharp ambery woods, and it bothers her very much. We all tend to have some tucked away somewhere. September 19, 2013 at 11:31am Reply, Daisy: What great tips! Thankyou, as always. I used peroxide, alcoholsoaking my hands in all these things and nothing worked. This story is hysterical, and Im trying to imagine a toddler redolent of Coco Mad. solmarea: Lately Ive noticed slight burning sensation when spraying perfume on my throat / dcolletage. This is almost worth an encounter with an unpleasant perfume. A French grandmothers tip is a vinegar rinse. September 18, 2013 at 2:43pm Reply, Victoria: Thats what my mom uses, and I love how it works to create a soft but perceptible sillage. Once the majority of the perfume has been blotted up, you can start getting into the nitty gritty of cleaning both the stain and the lingering scent. If you've had a leaky perfume bottle in your suitcase or bag, you better hope you love the scent! 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. Ive now had the door open for 2 hours and the smell is as strong as ever. Welcome to r/fragrance! The flowery smell makes me want to gag. It might help remove the perfume oil that way because those are organic polar solvents. Just noticed the $$ after Vanille instead of 44but it is very appropriate, dont you think? @dalepetrie Which is it? We put coffee grounds directly on the carpet & just left them there for a couple weeks. Repeat as necessary. I learned this trick from the ever resourceful Robin of NST Perfume. Did you decide to try Kenzo Flower after reading the comments from yesterdays post (Byredo La Tulipe review)? I was beginning to feel like Tollund man- buried in a peat bog. I wonder if it may not have contained also some skin softeners or maybe glycerin? http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-remove-cologne-and-perfume-spots.htm. I think Ill try the baking soda method you suggested. How often am I scrubbing my wrist with soap trying to get rid off a disturbing scent! Some of their scents have this persistent, metallic-starchy note that seems to linger and linger. Im sniffing it again now just to make sure, and yes, smell is ok, sensation isnt. This is especially useful if ones on the go or is doing a big sampling session at a boutique. You have to dilute the fragrance and clean it up. 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. I dont mind if things smell bad. It still might take a few days for the smell to completely evaporate. I will try the oil suggestion: seems great! Fill the luggage with crumpled up newspaper, seal and let set for several days (or weeks). Im of to try your baking soda method! September 18, 2013 at 1:20pm Reply, Ferris: Great tips Victoria. where it was even more wildly inappropriate than usual for a 2 year old to be wearing perfume and I was quite embarrassed. Don't subscribe Im wearing it again today and Im still loving it. Try putting a little bowl of coffee grounds in there. Tilda Swinton Like This was instant scrubbing for me., I tried it several times with the same result. Fleeeting??!!!! Thankyou for the suggestion. Help! September 18, 2013 at 11:20am Reply, Zazie: Hear hear! 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. September 18, 2013 at 2:06pm Reply, Victoria: I always forget about dish detergent (prob because Im not the one washing dishes at home! The bottle was dropped on Saturday so it has been 3 days already. I have both of those so I will try that next! Apply any mildly scented oil such as almond, jojoba or grape seed over your skin and give yourself a massage. Sometimes discovering something you dont like can be helpful to figure out your tastes. :D. Be happy that you dont have carpet in there! Once dried, your hair will not bear any traces of vinegary tartness and you will also enjoy the benefit of shiny locks. I rarely spray perfume on my clothes but some perfumes really cling to my clothes even if I wear them on my skin. 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. And Im not talking about musk-centered fragrances, which put the accent on other kind of musks. Any ideas? No need to twist the wrist to sniff it, either. I didnt like Fleur dOranger 27 either. Some of them even double up as beauty treatments. September 18, 2013 at 11:16am Reply, Victoria: Amy, a Mr. Clean Magic Sponge sounds scary. September 19, 2013 at 12:53pm Reply, Victoria: I havent. September 18, 2013 at 7:19am Reply, Victoria: In case of some perfumes, I really like how they smell once I take a shower. November 22, 2021 at 5:51pm Reply, Victoria: Thank you for a great tip! Im not as sensitive to white musks though. Thanks, Lucas. This question is in the General Section. Baie Rose 26, Gaiac 10, and Vanille $$ have all demonstrated that horrible musk note for me, so those are out. For lighter scents an oil based eye make up remover works a treat too. It should havecheap vodka and isopropyl in a mix is what I use to clean perfume oils off of glass. 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 1:03pm Reply, RenChick: This comes at such a great time, thank you! While not easy, here are some tips for cleaning up perfume spills in your luggage. (bees wax?) 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. September 18, 2013 at 5:38pm Reply. I had a funny experience spraying one of the Hermes colognes on fabric to make the scent last. 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! What are your tricks and tips for removing the scrubbers (as perfumistas like to call offending perfumes)? If all else fails, invest in new luggagebut only take solid fragrances,such as those found right here atAroamas. It stunk to high heaven. Truly sick. 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. Will have to try the oil methodusually use Dawn or Tide free, which has become much more ubiquitous since Robin wrote that post. 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. September 19, 2013 at 11:36am Reply, Lyn: Baking soda is what Id use. Ive even used the soap mechanics use I think its called Goop. The makeup remover is something I always have on hand, even when traveling, so its my favorite one. It kind of annoyed me. do you rub it and then rinse? Its just a matter of good or bad luck with these large molecules. Ive tried Rose 31 as well, but that one just doesnt work well on my skin. September 18, 2013 at 10:36pm Reply, Victoria: I bet it must have been Gentiane Blanche! Not only that, but the oils can stain clothing and the fabric of your luggage. 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. Thanks for all the get rid of the odor quickly info. Robins tips work on the most tenacious, impossible to scrub off perfumes. 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. So I use dishwashing liquid, like Dawn. Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. Since perfume is oil-based, the method of removing any stain left in clothing or luggage fabric is to break down that oil. September 18, 2013 at 3:05pm Reply, Victoria: Some people are just incredibly sensitive to certain materials, especially musks or woods. I have found them to be very helpful. :). Maybe spray the vinegar and then go out for a while? I havent tried Eau du Soir I will look for a sample, it sounds wonderful thank you! Well, I would imagine youd have a variety of pimps and Johns all covered in cheap cologne at a Portugese Whorehouse, now wouldnt you? Even after removing the perfume oil and any stains, perfume is notorious for sticking around. September 18, 2013 at 1:08pm Reply, lari: Just yesterday after reading bois de jasmin I was out running errands and wandered into my local Sephora (theres one in my neighborhood). Heres the situation. September 19, 2013 at 12:10pm Reply, Lynley: My latest scrubber was Mon Patchouly by Ramon Monegal. Rubbing wrists raw with soap and water wont make much difference because fragrances are formulated with ingredients soluble in alcohol, rather than H2O. to remove any trace of perfume before I spray myself with a different perfume. What type of vacuum is better for picking up lots of cat hair, a bagless vacuum or a traditionl vacuum with a bag. Do you know that that bottle had such thick glass that it only broke into two pieces?!?! @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. Theyll absorb the smell, too. 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. Its so popular at the moment too. I really most like the idea of using oils to remove scents. September 18, 2013 at 8:22am Reply, Anne of Green Gables: How funny that you mention coriander. 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 even rinsed out my nose and sinuses thinking there was a molecule of embalming fluid in there somewhere. You might have to do the alcohol rub in the case followed by oil (to soothe the skin and remove the remnants). I cant bear all the wafts of oud in the hot weather. Hope that some of it comes in handy. Im a fan of Bioderma, but any makeup remover designed for waterproof cosmetics will do the trick. Smell has gone! Of the ones I tried, I think Fleur dOranger 27 (I think thats the number) was the worst. We're a global, diverse, open community of adults that connect to discuss, share knowledge, experience, and love of perfumes. @dalepetrie Douse liberally, then wipe. How do you proceed? So I havent had many cases when I had to run to scrub myself off. It might also be that the skin there is more sensitive, so you feel the prickling sensation from the alcohol. My bathroom is very small. Rashes arent fun! In a way, one associations (bug spray) gets replaced by another, much more pleasant one. In that one, all I smelled was methyl anthranilate and that starchy thing and nothing else. Only one Ive ever done that to as I usually try hard to understand what the perfumer is doing. Deodorant soaps work well too, like Lever or Dial. However, I must say La Pausa is one of my favourite scents and I dont get the musks in there But I really hate the drydown of Infusion dIris! But I think it permeated the grout. I was wondering if you could help me with something. Victoria: I hope some of the tips come in handy! Its such a great treatment, especially once the weather cools down and our skin becomes drier and more sensitive. 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. August 2, 2022 at 4:50am, Aly in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Thank you Marianne for your kind reply! September 18, 2013 at 3:37pm Reply, nozknoz: What an experience, MaryAnn dealing with overwhelming scent and emotions at the same time. Some of the juice landed in the powder room and some landed on the carpet outside the powder room. A toothpaste leaves a minty smell on the skin but it disappears quickly enough to allow you to enjoy another, nice smelling perfume. Be respectful, inclusive, and don't cause needless drama. 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. For a perfume newbie like me this is a very helpful post. Sometimes it is totally the opposite. My worst perfume experience so far was Poison. I decided to test for t he first time Kenzo Flower and expecting it to be more or less innocuous I tested carefully but it in all the right spots. I desperately needed to get an unwanted fragrance out of my hair from a new conditioner I bought! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It wasan unnatural industrial odour that was intolerable. We had trouble talking to the server. 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! Then it occurred to me that maybe I could just cover it up with mouthwash. 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. Fill with odor absorbing cat litter and seal shut for several weeks. And I was so looking forward to trying Santal, Vetiver and Patchouli especially. I 2nd the baking soda paste recommendation. Ill take your suggestions but I dont remember the last time I had such a visceral reaction to a scent. September 18, 2013 at 9:40am Reply, Victoria: What a cool tip! Thanks for these suggestions, Victoria. In this way, my nose concentrates on the good scent and bad scent molecules are free to evaporate unnoticed September 18, 2013 at 1:09pm Reply, Victoria: Welcome to the club! Sometimes it can just be an innocuous perfume tried on the wrong day. This is for clothing and luggage fabric. I wiped it up and washed some towels that happened to have been on the floor and soaked some up. September 18, 2013 at 3:08pm Reply, Victoria: I therefore nuked it with Coromandelfight fire with fire, in other words. I was SO mad! And it starts literally turning my stomach after a while. I dont get it, its described as light, but on me it was horrible and heavy. After, you can trap the perfume oil and alcohol in a solid bar of white soap. 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. Responses must be helpful and on-topic. I detest baby powder and it smelled like I had bathed in it. And THAT did the trick. Do you have rubbing alcohol? September 19, 2013 at 11:51am Reply, Maja: Another mistake never to make spray yourself before travelling anywhere, airplanes, trains etc. Alice: Hairdresser put perfume in my hair and its making me feel sick. Some people absolutely cant stand them at all, but it can happen that with slow exposure over time, one can develop a liking. The last was such an instinctive loatheI felt truly sick. 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. You should ask: http://www.portugesewhores.com. I do see its beauty from afar.. as long as it stays at a safe distance from my skin I think its lovely. So useful. Its interesting how different people react to scents differently. EVER. For instance, some perfumers would never smell on thin pieces of paper and prefer business card sized blotters instead. If any traces of scent remain, take a fresh piece of cotton soaked with makeup remover and repeat the procedure. I mixed baking soda with water, applied paste over carpet and let it dry. On hard surfaces, I gotta think this should be easy to resolve. On the other hand, I layered by accident Chanel No 19 and by Kilian Forbidden Games, and the result smells like vintage Guerlain Chamade. I just bought a bottle of hair oil, but unfortunately, it was perfumed with Jasmine. 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. When I spilled beer in my parents house growing up got me out of trouble every time. Im the one whos thinking about getting a FB. September 23, 2013 at 5:34pm Reply, Lauren T.: Thank you! I know spraying regular vinegar and letting it air dry knocks out cat urine, and that can be a really overwhelming odor. 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. Kept me awake all night. I realized that over the past few years Ive used a number of different techniques. I may still try one or some of these things and well see. You open up your suitcase after a long flight to discover a battlefield involving your toiletries and your clothing. 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 6:08am Reply, Victoria: Urgh, that can be a horrible experience, especially if you cant get do anything to remove the scent quickly. And several good scents may not make for one even better one. solmarea: Ah, I tanned quite deep over summer {despite wearing lotion} & my chest is still lingering sunkissed. Most of the scent went away after one day EXCEPT for a definite jalapeo pepper note that even survived a machine washing with detergent. Otherwise, you just got too little scent on paper. That musk on me becomes a screeching, metallic-teeth-and-tongue experience that totally ruined anything else in the scent. I still want a replacement for my anniversary! Just trust me. In contrast to aldehydes, I love cinammon both in foods and perfumes. September 18, 2013 at 1:21pm Reply. I would also recommend dish detergent in a pinch. I hope it works because Im losing my mind. I dont mind a scented detergent, as long as the scent is not too strong or too sweet. September 29, 2015 at 10:47am Reply, Victoria: Thank you so much for these great tips, Tara! , Glad that you liked the post. September 18, 2013 at 10:21am Reply. September 18, 2013 at 10:09am Reply, KarenM: Virtually anything by Zoology, with Tyranosaurus Rex and Rhinosaurus at the top of the list. September 19, 2013 at 3:55pm Reply, Victoria: So happy to hear this, Lyn! No matter how much I wash and clean the floor there, it still smells of perfume. And cheap vodka is what I use to dilute perfume oil to wear, so it should have worked nicely. December 8, 2013 at 5:39am Reply, E K: Thank you so much!! It rarely happens to me. For me, the outcome of unpleasant scents is a headache, so Im very careful not to test on skin at the duty-free stores. Ive opted many times for the make up remover, with poor results (especially when the offender is a base note. September 18, 2013 at 10:32am Reply, Victoria: Its definitely much easier to buy unscented detergents today than even 5 years ago. Finally, remove all remaining residue by wetting with clean water and blotting that dry.

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