Originally Posted by
Stranger
In some cultures perfumes were used to hide that they wouldn't bathe of course. Thinking of some European countries, in the 16th or 17th century, and up to not that long ago...
But anyway, no matter what "culture," seems that when visiting health care facilities no one has a problem.
Air filtration in planes is already pretty good. I cannot see that it would be practical to go to the point whereby perfume is eliminated. Talking ppm of stuff here.
Yes, perfume was invented as a hygiene product, and is more or less becoming a cosmetic product. Though I do see that perfume is essential in places where showering is unpractical, such as places where water is a scarce resource.
Activated carbon filter can filter out most scent.