I’ve followed the same post-gym ritual for years: After working up a sweat, I douse myself in perfume for a quick refresh before heading home to shower. Sometimes I’ll even sneak a few spritzes before working out to pump myself up. Nothing too crazy. However, on a recent visit to Barre 3 in New York City’s West Village, I was stopped before I could even uncap my bottle. I spotted a sign that read “Please limit the use of scented products while exercising in the studio.”
I live in a bubble of fellow fragrance lovers—my entire career revolves around beauty and perfume. But even though thousands of people adore scent, there are just as many who are sensitive to it. And in some cases, completely despise it.
