From Ian Simpson
Mairi Macleod’s look at the possible use of bodily scents in perfume was interesting, but I was dismayed at the presumption that synthetic compounds that can affect our biological and neurological processes should be used (12 May, p 36).
I do not want to taste other people’s perfumes. Smoking was banned for its passive toxicity, and the fragrance industry should be forced to prove the safety of its ingredients or face a similar package of restrictions.
I don’t believe even naturally occurring compounds should be allowed if they interfere with our reactions to other people or our environment. It is a dangerous road to go down.
London, UK
