I just can’t stand people that put on so much perfume or cologne that it is hard to breathe when standing near them. It was the case yesterday when a female membership director attended to me at a new gym in my area. Yes, I appreciate the fact that you wanted to smell good but you were going a little overboard with it. As with everything in life… moderation is key! It took me a few hours before my sinuses cleared from the overwhelming scent. I can’t imagine the amount of perfume bottles she goes through a year.

[1] Donald Burleson sums it up perfectly:

Too much perfume is considered especially heinous when the stench is so strong as to cause allergic reactions or when the odor can be detected from more than 3 feet away. Remember, the quality of perfume is inversely proportional to the price, and one can quickly tell if you are wearing a cheap, “stink pretty” perfume.