I work on the 10th floor of a high rise office building. I have a cubicle. No open windows, recyled air /poor venelation.

There is a co-worker who wears extremely heavy perfume.
I have allergies/sensitivities to this sort of thing. The scent lingers wherever she is/has been and it you can taste it on your tongue - yuck! This morning I really had a physical reaction to it. My eyes and skin got itchy, I sneezed and my throat is all scratchy now. I did not have these symptoms until she was around this morning.

I have been hoping someone who is closer to her here at work would say something to her privately. I can’t imagine no one else noticing! That has not happened.

I have only been here about a year. I do not want to alienate anyone or cause a problem.

How do I handle this?
Do I say something to her? To our supervisor?
Just stock up on Benedryl and keep silent?
Make a subtle statement by wearing a gas mask when in her presence?

Akiko

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