How do I tell an employee that she wears too much perfume?

Answer 1

Tell her you were with your kid, niece, or whatever young girl that you have access to, and say that you had to teach her the perfume rule we all have to learn when we were kids: One squirt in the summer, two squirts in the winter.

Tell it to her as if it were something really funny. That way it's not about her, she can laugh it up, and change her habits the next day.

If she says that she never learned that rule, I always say, "Oh, that's what I was always taught," then shrug my shoulders.

Answer 2

I really don't think that you should go to your boss or make up an excuse about being allergic. The poor girl will see right through it and is going to end up really embarassed.
If it really is that bad then I would simply ask her what perfume she wears. When she tells you say "I used to wear that. Don't you find it really over powering? I found that when I wore it I only had to put a tiny bit on for people to comment on it. And I can always smell it on you."
She'll either say' "Oh really, can oyu?" In which case she will realise she can put on less and still be able to smell it. Or else she'll relaise what you're saying but wont feel as embarrassed as you made it the fault of the perfume - not hers.

Answer 3

casually with a smile; ask that employee what perfume he/she is wearing, then naturally, he/she will ask u delightfully if u like the smell, tell he/she that its a bit too strong for u. dont forget to point your finger to your nose when u say it or u can say that u seem to have alllergies causing u to have a sinus/athma symptom whenever someone wears that perfume.

Answer 4

1. Start coughing and gagging (prob. not the best way to go...)

2. Say, "I think you might be using a little too much perfume..."

3. Say, "That perfume smells good!! One spray of that would make someone smell like a flower!"

Answer 5

I was in almost the same situation as you. Just the opposite. There was this guy in my class who had terrible body odour but we were afraid to hurt his feelings. So all we did was buy him a deodorant pack and left an anonymous note.it worked like a charm.
I suggest you send her an anonymous note just briefly telling her to take it easy on the perfume...dont be nasty...hope it works!

Answer 6

say that you like the perfume she wears but it's a bit overpowering coz she wears lots of it or something. not an easy situation though.

Answer 7

With respect,i think you are being far to personal,is it just your opinion that the perfume is to strong,?do you worry that your partner may question who you have seen that day?,laying yourself open to accusations.
Count yourself lucky,,at least they make the effort

Answer 8

Tell her it isn't in company policy and that strong scents are against the company rules as others may have allergic reactions or asthma attacks due to the heavy scent.

Answer 9

It is really her prerogative to choose the amount of perfume she wears and I believe that you would be out of line to tell her about it.

Answer 10

Simple. Tell her point blank, "perfume is meant to be dabbed on here and there not dumped. You smell like a cheap hooker. What, you didn't shower again?
Just because you can't smell it does not mean we can't. You are flammmable, stay out of the smoking room. You got the econo box of perfume from Walmart(or some other "cheap store".

The problem is....her sense of smell is damaged and she cannot smell it.

One of these comments will slow her up.