confessions

Found myself in a situation I don’t quite know how to handle.

I’ve recently started sharing an office space with someone who wears strong niche perfume every day.
I’m not against perfume at all but I’m one of those unlucky people who just can’t physically tolerate strong scents in enclosed spaces.

If it’s a fleeting trail in a hallway or something that fades in an hour, I’m usually fine.
But now I sit next to someone whose perfume doesn’t fade. And it’s starting to feel like a daily sensory wall.

So today I caught myself thinking what excuse could I come up with to move to another room. 
Or should I try and be brave and ask her to skip her favorite scent collection? Even though I know how carefully she chose every one of them to reflect who she is, how it’s part of her image.

None of the options feel good. Not hurting someone. Not creating conflict. Not suffering in silence.

Anyway. Be kind to yourself, to others, and maybe save your signature scent for the open air.

Aesthetic hunter • Bits of life from southern Germany

tell this person about it! you should always be neutral and not use a strong scent if it makes other people uncomfortable