The 13 Worst Perfumes

These fragrances had TotalBeauty.com readers gagging, itching and more

First, a disclaimer: fragrance is a deeply personal thing, and one person’s signature scent is another’s gag-inducer. So, take these reviews with a grain of salt. But, there is something to be said for perfumes that have multiple people complaining of horrid stenches or headaches. So read on before your next fragrance purchase, at least you’ll be more likely to spare your cubicle-mate some nausea.

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No. 13: Clinique Aromatics Elixir, $42.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.5

Some readers say the fragrance is “something even my grandmother would have snubbed …”

No. 12: Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Parisienne Eau de Parfum, $39

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.5

Readers say this perfume “screams old lady,” is “not youthful at all,” and has a “dated fragrance …”

No. 11: Lush Go Green, $7.95

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.4

Readers say to stay away unless you like smelling “like a Christmas tree air freshener …”

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