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Scent for a hospital environment

post #1 of 25
2/14/05 at 12:43am
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I'm a 23 year old medical student and would like to have your opinions what to wear on hospital environment. I have several trainings with infection patients in the coming weeks, and am wondering should I not use any fragrance, or go lightly with some.

The options are the ones in my wardrobe I could consider using, but you are ofcourse welcome to suggest something else. Especially info from MD's would be welcome concerning the etiquette!

Oh, and please don't suggest niche frags, as I don't have easy access to them in such short notice.
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post #2 of 25
2/14/05 at 12:54am
My choice from your list would be Guerlain Vetiver. Others I would suggest are TM Cologne, Armani Eau pour homme, Boucheron pour homme, Lanvin L'homme... Practically anything fresh and unoffensive would fit the bill IMHO...

Regards,
Tero

ps. here's a link for a German e-store, from where you can order niche scents like CSP Aqua Motu or The Different Company's Divine Bergamot, which would be ideal for a hospital environment in my opinion. Oh and they sell samples too...

http://www.ausliebezumduft.de/shopindex.html
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post #3 of 25
2/14/05 at 12:56am
Oh and apply VERY lightly...

T
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post #4 of 25
2/14/05 at 12:58am
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Definitelly very lightly indeed, I'd rather not cause asthmatic reaction on the patient with something like 10 sprays of Kouros ;D
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post #5 of 25
2/14/05 at 1:59am
Gendarme is made for this.
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post #6 of 25
2/14/05 at 3:08am
I chose Vetiver but I don't know exactly why. Somehow I think it fits into the hospital environment. Clean, green, fresh and not too heavy.

If I were to choose from my personal collection I'd pick Vetiver, Diesel Plus Plus or Mugler Cologne. Tommy T would also be nice, although I don't own it.

For a medicinal smell I'd go for CdG Tea, smells like some strong ointment against skin diseases. Don't get me wrong, I love these medicinal smells.
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post #7 of 25
2/14/05 at 3:15am
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Originally Posted by noirwest

Gendarme is made for this.

Gendarme Gendarme Gendarme
Definitely.
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post #8 of 25
2/14/05 at 4:13am
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Gendarme unfortunatelly isn't sold in finland (or well, at least I've never seen it) but it definitelly seems interesting and will be ordering samples and most likely one of the gendarme line if the isn't any unpleasant surprise! Gendarme V seems perfect fit for me. Thanks! Other suggestions are more than welcome
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post #9 of 25
2/14/05 at 4:44am
I posted the same question a while back and in general people said Gendarme or Mugler Cologne. I already owned Mugler but I bought Gendarme too but didn't like it as much so I sold it. I'd say go with one of these two.
I usually wear Mugler Cologne to the hospital. By the way I always smell the nurses wearing a ton of perfume.
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post #10 of 25
2/14/05 at 6:08am
chances are sick people don't particurarly want to have to smell cologne at all. Maybe it might be different with infection patients, but the last time I was in the hospital it was with severe food poisoning and I would definitely not have apprecited it! If you're in contact with any patients who feel 'queasy' definitely wear none. If you go for one use Comme des Garcons Odeur 53. Relitively light, inoffensive and has someting kind of pleasantly clinical yet fresh about it. Or some other light, simple scent.
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post #11 of 25
2/14/05 at 6:20am
gendarme V is very subtle
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post #12 of 25
2/14/05 at 10:07am
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Originally Posted by AZsmells

I posted the same question a while back and in general people said Gendarme or Mugler Cologne. I already owned Mugler but I bought Gendarme too but didn't like it as much so I sold it. I'd say go with one of these two.
I usually wear Mugler Cologne to the hospital. By the way I always smell the nurses wearing a ton of perfume.


Ê Ê Ê ÊYes, I ALWAYS smell nurses wearing a lot of whatever they want. Ê Seemingly to no harm....and no complaint.....
When I was working in radiation therapy, we were specifically told to go very, very lightly, if at all. ÊMost of those patients were on concurrent chemotherapy and had extremely sensitive stomachs.
Now, I usually wear anything I want to but go very lightly with the heavier ones. Ê Ê I would name Gendarme, Cologne, Monsieur Gavinchy, Original Vetiver,Chanel Pour Monsieur, Eau Sauvage, 4711 and anything in that vein as appropriate for patient contact.
Ê Ê ÊDepending on your skin type and the sillage you usually leave, you may have to adjust the dosage.

Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê ÊEric
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post #13 of 25
2/14/05 at 10:13am
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I'm a nurse and when I was on general medical wards I wasnt supposed to wear anything! (well no scent :P)

It really can make the ill feel soooooooooo much more ill! Especially after a general anesthetic.

I think you could get away with some TM Cologne, lightly applied. Thats nice and neutral and fresh.]

Col
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post #14 of 25
2/14/05 at 10:44am
None of these would seem seem too safe around the hospital. I don't think so. Maybe some Odeur 53 since if someone actually detected it they wouldn't think of a cologne at all. Odeur 53 would blend in nicely with the ozone from the machines and lights.
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post #15 of 25
2/14/05 at 12:39pm
I can think of a two "clean" scents that would be appropriate applied ever so lightly (one spray, on the neck or chest, not the arms, wrists or head)...

Gendarme (not V or 20)

Gier

and a third possibility...

Rochas Moustache

(Oh, maybe Demeter's Laundromat, but only one little mini spritz-lette on the neck!)

Griff
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post #16 of 25
2/14/05 at 12:52pm
If you work in a nursing home you could wear Kouros because they both smell like urine

btw I love Kouros!
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post #17 of 25
2/14/05 at 1:05pm
Kenzoair
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post #18 of 25
2/14/05 at 2:16pm
Hi,

I'm a 26 yr old American medical resident.

I wear:

Gendarme
TM Cologne
Clean
212

To great effect in the hospital. Non Offensive and like everyone else mentioned a nice "clean" smell.

I've also worn Creed MI a few times. But mainly I rotate between the top 4 above that I mentioned.

Oh, and I'm planning on getting both body washes for Gendarme and TM cologne, to see how that works out.
Good Luck.
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post #19 of 25
2/14/05 at 4:42pm
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Originally Posted by jow24

Hi,

I'm a 26 yr old American medical resident.

I wear:

Gendarme
TM Cologne
Clean
212

To great effect in the hospital. Non Offensive and like everyone else mentioned a nice "clean" smell.

I've also worn Creed MI a few times. But mainly I rotate between the top 4 above that I mentioned.

Oh, and I'm planning on getting both body washes for Gendarme and TM cologne, to see how that works out.
Good Luck.

jow24, welcome to Basenotes!
I am kind of surprised about the 212. For some reason, this one comes across as brutally strong on me.
I do suppose that in moderation, it would be fine. As I mentioned, I think almost anything, some in extreme moderation would be fine. Clean is an excellent recommendation too.

Regards, Eric
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post #20 of 25
2/14/05 at 8:39pm
kenzo air

bulgari blanc the'

bulgari homme

issey miyake ph

in the worse cases white musk by body shop
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post #21 of 25
2/15/05 at 12:15am
Thread Starter 
Thanks everyone!

Mugler Cologne is light and fresh on me so I'll propably go with that or nothing until I get the chance to try the Gendarme's and other ones mentioned here. Thanks also for noting that Gendarme would be better than V or 20!

Also Kenzoair and Iseey Miyake are scents that I've considered buying, so I quess they are possible too. Some of the suggested scents unfortunatelly are hard to come by in Finland, but I'll keep my eyes open and order samples online.

Once again, big thanks to everyone!
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post #22 of 25
2/15/05 at 12:33pm
Of the choices given, probably Armani Mania, as it is popular, has a little character, and is pretty inoffensive.

I was struck by the intensely antiseptic odor of Crown Eau de Quinine recently, which could conceivably be useful--perhaps the quinine could keep the malaria down as well.

Seriously, almost anything can be acceptable in a hospital setting just as anywhere else if applied with a light enough hand.

The antibiotics, illnesses, and other odors will alter most patients sense of smell anyway. Hospitals are full of scented things to cover the evil odors of sickness and death, a little perfume on you is not going to make a bit of difference.
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post #23 of 25
2/15/05 at 1:35pm
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Originally Posted by docluv45

The antibiotics, illnesses, and other odors will alter most patients sense of smell anyway. ÊHospitals are full of scented things to cover the evil odors of sickness and death, a little perfume on you is not going to make a bit of difference.

ok, the next time you're in the emergency room with a severe flu or food poisoning puking your guts out and dry-heaving see if you appreciate the doctor's cologne. ÊTrust me, you won't and it will probable cause more nausea. ÊSometimes it's fine and even good depending in what department you're in, but in some cases it's totally inappropriate.
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post #24 of 25
2/19/05 at 4:02pm
Just one or two sprays of Hugo for the hospital. It's already light and warm and sweet. Very inviting to patients.
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post #25 of 25
2/19/05 at 6:33pm
Ok this is not actually a men's one, but I would suggest Dior's 'Dune' - lightly applied.
It is a clean scent, both men and women seem to like it, and it is somewhat uplifting, IMO.
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