perfume spray ladies in department stores - do u ever buy

gelbergirl · Sep 1st, 2008, 10:44 PM

Have you ever purchased a perfume because the perfume lady sprayed or sampled it for you. Like on-site?
I always find I'd rather float around the counters than run into one of these (ladies) but I wonder if anyone shops this way?

It got me thinking as I was at Neimans the other day and the lady was so excited about the David Yurman perfume that just came out.

grayxie · Sep 1st, 2008, 10:50 PM

I avoid them, because you never know what scent is going to come at you.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Sep 1st, 2008, 11:10 PM

nope, never. I agree^ I avoid them.

lv-lover · Sep 1st, 2008, 11:27 PM

Never. We don't have a lot of those ladies here. You can just sample them yourself.

caarlyntryl · Sep 2nd, 2008, 12:13 AM

I certainly have never purchased, and I always try very hard to stay away from them in the first place. Inevitably, if they sneak behind me and spray me with something, it will be a scent that is not only unappealing to me but one that makes me nauseous!

SimplyElegant · Sep 2nd, 2008, 01:03 AM

That's never happened to me before. I prefer to sample on my own.

Izznit · Sep 2nd, 2008, 06:26 AM

I've never been sprayed by one of these ladies, but once while my sister was on the phone, the lady had spritzed a little on the sample papers and passed it under my sister's nose. That made her stop her conversation and ask what the scent was, she then proceeded to buy it.

(when she got home and tried it, it didn't smell the same, i guess the way it reacted with her skin.)

she decided to never shop that way for perfume again.

dreamcherry · Sep 2nd, 2008, 09:36 AM

I like those ladies!

I often buy those perfumes if they smell nice.

Sternchen · Sep 2nd, 2008, 09:45 AM

I try to avoid them, but once while at Saks in NYC a nice lady approached me and asked me to try Lolita Lempika's perfume...I liked it and bought it for my mom

ilovehoneybleu · Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Izznit

I've never been sprayed by one of these ladies, but once while my sister was on the phone, the lady had spritzed a little on the sample papers and passed it under my sister's nose. That made her stop her conversation and ask what the scent was, she then proceeded to buy it.

LOL - This sounds like a covert CIA operation.

I try to avoid the attack of the perfume ladies by walking by them as quick as I can.

seven7 · Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:04 AM

Happened to me with The Beat by Burberry...she put the lotion on me too, and I should have known it was the lotion I really liked, but I didn't realize it then. My sister was there too and ended up buying it as well, she actually uses it though.

itsnicole · Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:26 AM

Nope, I avoid them. I also prefer to sample on my own.

BagLadie · Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:49 AM

No I avoid them. I like my own stuff and hate smelling like something else.

candice19 · Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:49 AM

I typically avoid these sprayers. I don't like how they feel like they've "got a sale" once you walk over and actually smell one of them. I find that once I do smell one, they start bombarding me with every scent there is to find one I may like. Then, they look at me nasty when I say No, thanks.

Jahpson · Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:51 AM

I definitely avoid them.

I have purchased perfume I have smelled in a magazine

Sep 1st, 2008, 10:44 PM	#1
gelbergirl hubba hubba ;) Location: NYC metro-area	perfume spray ladies in department stores - do u ever buy Have you ever purchased a perfume because the perfume lady sprayed or sampled it for you. Like on-site? I always find I'd rather float around the counters than run into one of these (ladies) but I wonder if anyone shops this way? It got me thinking as I was at Neimans the other day and the lady was so excited about the David Yurman perfume that just came out. __________________ http://www.gelberfurs.com

Sep 1st, 2008, 10:50 PM	#2
grayxie Member Location: PA	I avoid them, because you never know what scent is going to come at you. __________________ Wishlist COACH Peony Black Sunnies COACH Denim Tie Dye wallet - GOT IT! (Thanks to my RAOK Buddy!) Dooney Black Cabriolet Satchel L.A.M.B. Cheetah Mandeville- GOT IT! L.A.M.B. Lipstick or Black Saddle Devon L.A.M.B. Tailynn Sandal L.A.M.B. Smoke Fadeout

Sep 1st, 2008, 11:10 PM	#3
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	nope, never. I agree^ I avoid them. __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Sep 1st, 2008, 11:27 PM	#4
lv-lover Member	Never. We don't have a lot of those ladies here. You can just sample them yourself. __________________ "On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"

Sep 2nd, 2008, 12:13 AM	#5
caarlyntryl Fana des chausseurs Location: United States	I certainly have never purchased, and I always try very hard to stay away from them in the first place. Inevitably, if they sneak behind me and spray me with something, it will be a scent that is not only unappealing to me but one that makes me nauseous! __________________ Wishlist: CL Decolette black or otherwise, 37.5/38!!! CL Declic (any color!) 37/37.5 CL Very Prive nude, 37.5 Jimmy Choo Eliza (black or red), 37.5

Sep 2nd, 2008, 01:03 AM	#6
SimplyElegant Member	That's never happened to me before. I prefer to sample on my own.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 06:26 AM	#7
Izznit and 5, 6, 7, 8	I've never been sprayed by one of these ladies, but once while my sister was on the phone, the lady had spritzed a little on the sample papers and passed it under my sister's nose. That made her stop her conversation and ask what the scent was, she then proceeded to buy it. (when she got home and tried it, it didn't smell the same, i guess the way it reacted with her skin.) she decided to never shop that way for perfume again.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 09:36 AM	#8
dreamcherry Member Location: Germany	I like those ladies! I often buy those perfumes if they smell nice. __________________ My beloved Louis Vuitton Collection http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-310800.html Whishlist:

Sep 2nd, 2008, 09:45 AM	#9
Sternchen We're having a boy!! Location: Beauty RAOK	I try to avoid them, but once while at Saks in NYC a nice lady approached me and asked me to try Lolita Lempika's perfume...I liked it and bought it for my mom __________________ My 2 wonderful girls, Nicole (5) and Julia (1) will be big sisters soon! My pregnancy blog

Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:04 AM	#11
seven7 Member Location: FL	Happened to me with The Beat by Burberry...she put the lotion on me too, and I should have known it was the lotion I really liked, but I didn't realize it then. My sister was there too and ended up buying it as well, she actually uses it though. __________________ If I could I would list: Chanel Black Caviar Jumbo Chanel White Caviar Classic Flap Gucci Grey Medium Boston Aviatrix Mulberry Maxi Mabel When I can I will: Rebecca Minkoff MAC (color unknown) Rebecca Minkoff Matinee (light grey)

Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:26 AM	#12
itsnicole Member Location: Miami, FL	Nope, I avoid them. I also prefer to sample on my own.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:49 AM	#13
BagLadie Got a handle on it Location: Red Sox Nation	No I avoid them. I like my own stuff and hate smelling like something else. __________________ One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. - Bob Marley

Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:49 AM	#14
candice19 Member	I typically avoid these sprayers. I don't like how they feel like they've "got a sale" once you walk over and actually smell one of them. I find that once I do smell one, they start bombarding me with every scent there is to find one I may like. Then, they look at me nasty when I say No, thanks. __________________ Currently itching for: MJ HUDSON - chili or chestnut, FULLY leather lined MBMJ MOUSE SHOES!!!! - *GOT THEM!* GUCCI - black patent Hysteria (at a price I can afford please )

Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:51 AM	#15
Jahpson Member Location: The Playground	I definitely avoid them. I have purchased perfume I have smelled in a magazine __________________ Amazingly Sophisticated Happy Holidays to all my TPF friends!