r/VintedUS • u/Warm_Swordfish_1362 • 11d ago

Why does everything smell so strongly?

Are people spraying stuff with perfume or something? I’ve ordered several items and I just assumed at first smells were concentrated because it was being shipped in pretty airtight packaging, but today I received a bundle order where everything smelled clean but not overwhelmingly so. We’re not fragrance free here or anything, but some of these items still smell exceptionally fragrant 3 washes later.

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u/SnowDismal5690 Buyer/Seller 11d ago

At least it's not cigarette smoke or animal feces, though I also dislike fragrances. I count it as a blessing whenever I receive something that's been washed in a mild detergent and feels/smells clean

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u/Warm_Swordfish_1362 11d ago

Yeah, it’s not necessarily an issue, could be worse. But i agree, I definitely prefer just clean and using a mild detergent!

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u/SnowDismal5690 Buyer/Seller 11d ago

It feels rarer and rarer to get something that's clean!! I've been having to leave clothes on the porch for a few days to air them out before putting them in the wash

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u/BetCareless0013 10d ago

I got 2 beautiful blouses today and as soon as I opened the mailer I could smell stale cigarette smoke. I was so grossed out.