[Tuscaloosa Goldfinch]

Same here? So how do you tactfully tell others you can’t visit in their homes?

[Ditter]

I have gone around and blown out scented candles in peoples houses and then told them the reason. They were OK with it. Potpourri is not quite as bad unless you are really close to it. I can't go into potpourri stores that sell it. Cigarette smoke drifts and it is more difficult to stay away from it but I don't know many people who smoke anymore.

[JenB]

I don’t visit many peoples’ homes, I’m kind of an introvert! I do find though that saying it’s a “fragrance allergy” helps. Then I explain that fragrances are artificial substances added to products to change their scent, and that it’s the chemicals I’m allergic to and not the smell.

Mostly people seem to get it. About things in their homes, not about their own personal perfumes/deoderants/etc though.