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Topic: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

Hi Guys,

What can I wear to the gym that won't amp up a thousand percent and cause heads to turn? I want to wear SOMETHING, but I want it to stay close to me and not project out into the gym floor. It seems like I can wear the lightest fragrance I have and it starts to scream like crazy after about 15 minutes. Today I was embarassed to hear a woman say "OMG who's wearing perfume?" I went to the ladies room and tried to wash it off but to no avail, it clung to me like and angry cat. I'd like it to be fresh and clean smelling or even a little soapy.  Or perhaps citrusy, I dunno?

Thanks in advance.

Last edited by Beach Girl (2012-08-09 14:51:09)

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.13962.jpg Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty is very clean and fresh smelling. A great skin scent. I wear this when I exercise and it's perfect.

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.14799.jpg Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue Dreaming in Portofino

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.372.jpg Clinique Clinique Happy

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.538.jpg Estée Lauder Pleasures Exotic

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

Personally, I would go with a fresh or citrusy body mist, maybe BBW or VS.

That way you're wearing something, but it's not very strong and you're not wasting expensive scents you're just going to sweat off.

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

I work at a gym/fitness center as a personal trainer/yoga/fitness/pilates teacher.  Our gym has a no fragrance policy.  As much as I love perfume, I also understand that many people have severe, painful allergies.  Working out while wearing scents intensifies the sillage.  You may not smell the perfume but others really do, and not in a good way.  Please be kind and take this into careful consideration.

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.5752.jpg Versace Versense

This is the one that I wear. But i have the advantage of having the gym in my apartment building, just one floor below us.

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.6048.jpg Bath and Body Works White Citrus

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.485.jpg Dolce&Gabbana D&G Light Blue

or a PINK by Victoria's Secret body mist. Those are never too heavy

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.1719.jpg Jennifer Lopez Deseo from your wardrobe

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

I'd say go with http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.4854.jpg Philosophy Pure Grace

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.3023.jpg Clean Clean Ultimate  or...

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.3024.jpg Clean Clean Warm Cotton

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

Hi Beach Girl-

Yes, I've noticed that heat really pumps up my fragrances too, especially white flower fragrances- orange blossom in particular-

Try this one:




http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.6774.jpg Pacifica Malibu Lemon Blossom

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

relle wrote:

I work at a gym/fitness center as a personal trainer/yoga/fitness/pilates teacher. Our gym has a no fragrance policy. As much as I love perfume, I also understand that many people have severe, painful allergies. Working out while wearing scents intensifies the sillage. You may not smell the perfume but others really do, and not in a good way. Please be kind and take this into careful consideration.

I do understand what you are saying and I certainly wouldn't want to cause anyone to have an allergic reaction.  This particular gym does not have any restrictions about fragrance,  however I still do not want to annoy anyone which is why I am looking for a scent that stays close to me.  I appreciate your input and will take it into consideration.

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

Just so you guys know, I was NOT wearing Fracas but rather one light spray of Jennifer Lopez Glow, which I thought would be relatively light and soapy.

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

Bethesda wrote:

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.13962.jpg  Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty is very clean and fresh smelling. A great skin scent. I wear this when I exercise and it's perfect.

Thanks Bethesda,  I need to test that one out at the mall!

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

chowchow41 wrote:

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.14799.jpg  Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue Dreaming in Portofino

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.372.jpg  Clinique Clinique Happy

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.538.jpg  Estée Lauder Pleasures Exotic

I like the suggestion of the D&G!!  The last two I have and are IMO a little too strong in this situation.

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

# STOP SPAM # and DresdenDoll,

Both good suggestions  applause

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

anosmia wrote:

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.5752.jpg  Versace Versense

This is the one that I wear. But i have the advantage of having the gym in my apartment building, just one floor below us.

I have this one too, probably should have used it!

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

*sophi* wrote:

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.1719.jpg  Jennifer Lopez Deseo from your wardrobe

Hi sophi,  I love this one too, but it's not "fresh" on me.  It's more  sugar sweet and syrupy.

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

i think this would be nice. Not too citrusy and stays close to the skin and pleasant scent. Is it too light to cover the smell?http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.632.jpg Versace Bright Crystal

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

*sophi* wrote:

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.1719.jpg  Jennifer Lopez Deseo from your wardrobe

Hi sophi, I love this one too, but it's not "fresh" on me. It's more sugar sweet and syrupy.

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

Lee79 wrote:

I'd say go with http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.4854.jpg  Philosophy Pure Grace

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.3023.jpg  Clean Clean Ultimate or...

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.3024.jpg  Clean Clean Warm Cotton

I really need to try these out.  I've passed over them in the past thinking that they were too light, but perhaps they would be perfect for this situation.

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

pansylady wrote:

Hi Beach Girl-

Yes, I've noticed that heat really pumps up my fragrances too, especially white flower fragrances- orange blossom in particular-

Try this one:




http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.6774.jpg  Pacifica Malibu Lemon Blossom

If I can find this one I'll give it a try.  I think you are right about the white flowers.

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

DresdenDoll wrote:

Personally, I would go with a fresh or citrusy body mist, maybe BBW or VS.

That way you're wearing something, but it's not very strong and you're not wasting expensive scents you're just going to sweat off.

What to wear to the gym? Well, for starters a good deodorant  wink

Then I would recommend the same as DresdenDoll, why waste precious scents in a workout and especially since you might feel overwhelmed or annoy someone else?

I live in Mexico, and once a lady in my gym was wearing Ange ou Démon in plain JULY! It was like 11 in the morning, so the weather is pretty warm. Was she trying to kill us all around her?

Or during my Zumba lessons sometimes I can sniff someone using sweet vanilla body sprays... come on! That's just wrong! Sweet scents mixed with sweat is one of the grossest things on earth.

I do like to smell fresh during workouts so I use an Adidas scent,

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.11033.jpg  Adidas Happy Game http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.2854.jpg  Adidas Emotions in Motion - Tropical Passion http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.2852.jpg  Adidas Emotions in Motion - Fruity Rhythm

they're way less sweet than the Bath and Body Works stuff and Victoria's Secret. Adidas perfumes are very fresh and light. I only apply a little amount.

Something like http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.276.jpg  Calvin Klein CK One or http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.296.jpg  Carolina Herrera 212 would also be appropriate, and similar scents with citrus, aromatic, musky smells.

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.11728.jpg  Victoria`s Secret Victoria`s Secret Pink Fresh & Clean this in body spray is PERFECT for the gym.

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/c/0/0/39/e/AAAADEOu4K8AAAAAADnpiQ.jpg?v=1236795007000 

I honestly don't know what is wrong with your JLO Glow, since it's a very soapy scent. Maybe spray it in front of you and walk through the mist?

  glad

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

jusifragrance wrote:

i think this would be nice. Not too citrusy and stays close to the skin and pleasant scent. Is it too light to cover the smell?http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.632.jpg  Versace Bright Crystal

Is it too light to cover the smell?  And what smell would that be?   46

Seriously, yes that would be great as in the past when I tested it I almost couldn't smell it at all.  Thanks

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

Beach Girl wrote:

Just so you guys know, I was NOT wearing Fracas but rather one light spray of Jennifer Lopez Glow, which I thought would be relatively light and soapy.

Avoid florals ...yes, glow is soapy but i won't consider it light ,it lasts many hours on me and smells intense floral...

Try to wear citrus and greens ...not fruity ,light blue for instance , is very popular between young women and its very fruity strong ...:)

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Re: What to wear to gym so I don't kill people off

paulina wrote:
DresdenDoll wrote:

Personally, I would go with a fresh or citrusy body mist, maybe BBW or VS.

That way you're wearing something, but it's not very strong and you're not wasting expensive scents you're just going to sweat off.

What to wear to the gym? Well, for starters a good deodorant  wink

Then I would recommend the same as DresdenDoll, why waste precious scents in a workout and especially since you might feel overwhelmed or annoy someone else?

I live in Mexico, and once a lady in my gym was wearing Ange ou Démon in plain JULY! It was like 11 in the morning, so the weather is pretty warm. Was she trying to kill us all around her?

Or during my Zumba lessons sometimes I can sniff someone using sweet vanilla body sprays... come on! That's just wrong! Sweet scents mixed with sweat is one of the grossest things on earth.

I do like to smell fresh during workouts so I use an Adidas scent,

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.11033.jpg  Adidas Happy Game http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.2854.jpg  Adidas Emotions in Motion - Tropical Passion http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.2852.jpg  Adidas Emotions in Motion - Fruity Rhythm

they're way less sweet than the Bath and Body Works stuff and Victoria's Secret. Adidas perfumes are very fresh and light. I only apply a little amount.

Something like http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.276.jpg  Calvin Klein CK One or http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.296.jpg  Carolina Herrera 212 would also be appropriate, and similar scents with citrus, aromatic, musky smells.

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/m.11728.jpg  Victoria`s Secret Victoria`s Secret Pink Fresh & Clean this in body spray is PERFECT for the gym.

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/c/0/0/39/e/AAAADEOu4K8AAAAAADnpiQ.jpg?v=1236795007000 

I honestly don't know what is wrong with your JLO Glow, since it's a very soapy scent. Maybe spray it in front of you and walk through the mist?

  glad

All good suggestions and I think I can get a few of the Adadis locally for fairly cheap. I have the VS Pink, I guess I could try that. As for using the JL Glow again, I think not, at least for a good long while, as I almost make myself sick. Ha

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