I've become more sensitive to those strong scented stores as well. My Hubby has always waited outside of those stores...hat in hand and collects a few pennies;..no, heh heh, just kidding.

Perfume scents are most overpowering in theatres. Have you ever squished your way down a row where sparkling jewelled ladies are sitting, and had to hold your breath? Those scents can knock you over.

I think a scent is most beautiful when it's hardly there, and you have to actually seek it.