lupestripe | The Factory Of The Olfactory

Human smells have always bemused me. While I am not a fan of body odour, the cornucopia of perfumes and deodorants available today almost invariably smell like a chemical toilet to me when combined with the natural oils on human skin. I find the smell extremely off-putting, particularly when in close proximity to people. In fact, it's as invasive as sharing their munty breath or 'personal' stereos, as is often the way on the bus.

I use deodorant for its antiperspirant qualities, not particularly for the smell, although I accept it does neutralize a specific pong. I accept it's better than BO but I do use such sprays sparingly rather than bathing in the stuff. And anything more than this - aftershaves, perfumes and the like - smell so sharp and abrasive to me that I never use them at all and often gag when I am around someone who has been far too liberal in its application. Obviously others think it makes them smell nice - my senses are clearly tuned differently.

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