Overpowering perfume is increasingly frowned upon as "quiet scent" trend grows

For years, a strong scent was seen as a sign of personal care, but today overpowering perfumes increasingly prompt requests to open a window — in offices, schools, clinics and gyms. A growing trend favours subtle, barely-there fragrances that don't impose on those nearby. Experts note that scent intensity is now seen as a matter of social etiquette, not just personal taste.