The idea behind the Skan bag is straightforward: do nothing.
Women across the globe often turn to perfumes as a way to ward off unwanted attention, hoping fragrant sprays can, well, repel roguish men.
A beauty influencer from NYC, Sofia, posed an interesting question to her nearly 200,000 followers on TikTok: “Isn’t the goal to wear something so delightful that men literally chase you down the street to ask what you’re wearing?”
Her follow-up? “I don’t think so, either.”
Her post, titled “Perfume Men Can’t Bear,” highlights a growing trend among women who seem to favor repelling, rather than attracting, the opposite sex with their scents.
Content creator Mike has gained attention with a quirky take, using a video featuring comedian Rick Glassman, who said, “Men don’t want you to wear perfume. We find it unpleasant. It smells like poison.”
Instead of giving up on pleasant fragrances, Mike cheekily responded with something humorous, captioning the clip.
Her public service announcement received waves of appreciation from women who are just tired of encountering overly persistent men.
A comment from one viewer noted that the aversion might actually stem from a “wife factor,” adding a little spice to the conversation.
Interestingly, while some men do often gravitate toward sweeter fragrances—like vanilla—others claim to be put off by the aromas that women tend to enjoy, which include woody, smoky, and spicy notes.
One woman shared a “life hack” using men’s cologne before a night out, cautioning her followers not to settle for anyone “less attractive.”
In the spirit of keeping things interesting, she added a cheerful note with her suggestions.
One commenter humorously said she now knows what to wear to “sneak up on those” guys. Another chimed in with frustration about the costs of perfumes.
Yet another user declared, “Perfumes and sparkles are necessary!”
It seems that glitter has also emerged as a trendy way to keep unwanted attention at bay.
Beauty enthusiasts like Dalia Grande have taken to dusting themselves with sparkly substances that stick around yet are easily detectable.
In a viral video that racked up over 24 million likes, she quipped, “Wear this for your first date; married men can’t stand glitter.”
It’s all about being safe.
