Many of us have a favorite fragrance to wear, and perfume can be a lovely addition, but here are some dos and don'ts so that you will not overwhelm others: To "build" your signature scent, apply your ...

Dear Heloise: I love reading your column and usually find your hints very helpful. However, a hint recently printed suggesting that when exiting a department store, we should spray perfume from a ...

For those of us who are allergic to the perfume strips put in our favorite magazines, did you know that you can request that the publishers send you issues without fragrance? I can't be in a room with ...

Dear Heloise: I am writing in response to your question regarding perfumes. People are affected by smells differently, so I don’t use perfumes or scented lotions or soaps. Having a history of ...

Dear Heloise: For those of us who are allergic to the perfume strips put in our favorite magazines, did you know that you can request that the publishers send you issues without fragrance? I can't be ...

DEAR HELOISE: I use the perfume samples in magazines for bookmarks. I cut down the length of the page about 1/2 inch from the edge of the flap for the scent. Then I cut them in half across the middle.

Dear readers: In a recent column, I explained how to layer scents of a favorite perfume. I asked how many perfumes you have, and the responses varied greatly! You wrote in with not only the number of ...

DEAR HELOISE: I just read the letter about not wearing strong scents as they can really bother people. I agree and would even ask: Why wear it at all?! In olden days, it was worn to mask bad body odor ...

Dear Heloise: Where is the best place to store my perfume? I want easy access to it when I'm getting ready in the morning. -- Lisa N. in Pittsburgh Dear Lisa: Perfume storage is important. We pay a ...

Dear Heloise: I know you have a lot of recipes to duplicate things. My question is: I have a beautiful, now-empty reed diffuser. Is there a recipe to make new fragrance for the diffuser? — Jean White, ...