Allergic to most scents/fragrances

hushabye · Nov 20, 2006

Help! i find a perfume i like, try it on and by the end of the day, i have a migraine or headache (depends). So far, the only one that hasnt given me a headache is DKNY cashmere mist. WHat can i do about this? There are some fragrances i absolutely love (like Vera Wang Princess) and it sucks that it gives me headaches.

pieced · Nov 20, 2006

Why dodn't you by body creams that smells just like the perfume. I've seem it here, anyway, that they have Donna Karens Cashmere body cream, so yo should be able to find it. This is what Oprah does, she doens't like perfumes, but she uses the body cream of her fav perfumes...

Aquilah · Nov 21, 2006

Is it possible it's an ingredient in the perfumes more so? I know I can't wear anything with musk in it... Or be around it... I used to LOVE CK One, but I can't even be near the scent now without getting a migraine!

lklmail · Dec 23, 2006

Try Philosophy's fragrances, especially Amazing Grace or Pure Grace - they are designed for women who have given up on fragrance. Pure Grace is a clean, "soap and water" fresh scent, and Amazing Grace is a very soft, clean floral. My personal favorites are Baby Grace (which smells like violets) and Falling in Love (which smells like blackberries & vanilla) but they are a little stronger IMO.

Jennifer · Dec 24, 2006

try colognes (the lightest ones in women's fragrance). bvlgari has some.

bkramer947 · Dec 25, 2006

I feel your pain. Strong scented fragrances give me nasty headaches.

I do have success with the Philosophy fragrances. I also do well with light, foody scents rather than strong, traditional scents. I find that the Phil. fragrances and Pink Sugar are pleasing to me and do not cause headaches. Hope this helps.

BTW, I find the Phil. fragrances have no staying power so I buy dupes, such as from Scents of Yourself and Suds and Light. Hope this helps.