If fragrance makes you sick and people act like you’re overreacting, you’re in the right place. This is where people who feel the same way find each other.
Evidence key Strong Moderate Weak How we grade
In national surveys of 4,435 adults in the US, Australia, the UK, and Sweden, about 1 in 3 (32%) said fragranced products such as air fresheners, scented cleaners, or other people's perfume cause them health problems. Moderate evidence. Steinemann 2019 You are not being difficult, and you are not the only one.
Join the Discord
The ihateperfume.com Discord is where people talk. Introduce yourself, swap fragrance-free products that work, get help making the case at work, vent, and share a win. It’s free, and a Discord account is the only thing you need.
You’ll find channels for introductions, workplace advice, product finds, venting, and wins. Share only what you’re comfortable having in a public space.
Tell your story
Say what happened, where, and what you did about it. Anonymous is fine, and we read every story before it goes up. Leave out names and workplaces. Other people read these and think, “that’s me too.”
Share your story or read what others wrote.
Take the pledge
Fragrance-free rooms happen because somebody asks. The pledge is a promise to be that person once this year, and the form is short.
See that you’re not alone
818 people on TikTok say it too. See the TikTok wall.
Make it visible
- The 1 in 3 symbol: wear it or use it as your profile picture so others know they’re not alone.
- Free printable signs for your desk, door, or waiting room.
- Letter builder: a polite, specific request to a boss, school, landlord, or doctor’s office.
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