Way back in '75 our architecture school was declared No Supplementary Odor Zone. There were 72 of us in one working space, and the assault would have been horrific if everyone wore perfume or aftershave. (Personally, except for pure rose, all perfumes smell like Eau de Old Lady to me) Almost every large group thing I've been involved with since has similarly been declared off-limits for various stink-ums, because lots of people can't handle it.

But last night, when I showed our AFS students how to use the washing machine, one asked if the soap was scented, and when he found it was not, gently complained. So I gave him a sample of some "Mountain Spring" fabric softener for the load. But I'm not buying a whole bottle. He can do that if he wants. If I want my laundry to smell extra good, there's always the clothesline.