I used to like perfumes

by Etta
(Santa Cruz, CA)

I used to like perfumes, scented candles, and all manner of scents & fragrances. For about the last 5 years I have become unable to tolerate artificial fragrances.

I can no longer tolerate being around anyone wearing perfume, or being exposed to any scents, often even essential oils. I feel I'm being suffocated. Sometimes I start choking.