To be angry with aldi

[MyNameHasBeenTaken]

I'm not a shop-snob.
I usually like the the simple, unfussy things in aldi. But it appears I have made a terrible mistake. I bought their toilet roll.
I didnt realise it was scented. Now I have thrush, and i am feeling sore and sorry for myself.
I never realised scented toilet paper was a thing.
Scented sanitary pads. Yes, I know to look out for and avoid those. But loo roll?

Aldi do a really good double length unscented one - it used to be about £2 for four rolls from memory. I don't live particularly close to an Aldi, so it was something I made a point of buying if I went in one.
I've switched to the "who gives a crap" one a few months ago, so haven't bought it recently.

Scented toilet roll, like coloured roll, was very much a thing about 30+ years ago and finding unscented was a challenge. Then it all changed, no doubt due to anti-perfume consciousness.

What I do remember is the snobbery attached to coloured lavatory paper - very non-U to have anything other than white.:o

I buy Aldi quilted. It’s not scented. Other supermarkets sell scented too so it’s more of a problem with your reading skills than the shop’s fault I’d say.

The normal one isn’t scented..... it smells vile 😐

I have just been to my car to get fragranced toilet rolls out to show 'small print' for the small print doubters on here.
These have sat on the back seat of my car for over a month, so ashamed was I of my error, but when I look the fucking description 'floral' is tiny in comparison and easy to miss.

What’s the point? Surely it’s going to end up smelling of pooh anyway?

OP, that’s so annoying! I’m not a snob by any means... I always shop in lidl/aldi but there are just some things that you need to spend a bit more on. Loo roll must only be Andrex, washing up liquid must only be fairy and always Diet Coke (diet cola drink, no thanks).

OH picked up some berry smelling washing up liquid because he liked the smell. It is thin stuff and you need loads, he said he would never pick up cheap or fancy again Fairy all the way.

@Gingerwhinger0

I have just been to my car to get fragranced toilet rolls out to show 'small print' for the small print doubters on here. These have sat on the back seat of my car for over a month, so ashamed was I of my error, but when I look the fucking description 'floral' is tiny in comparison and easy to miss.

It quite clearly says floral scent?!

(I mean despite the fact its been taken in the dark.) I’ve got some here and it’s as clear as day and almost the same size font as the ‘toilet tissue’ print!

It's all very well people saying it's your own fault for not reading the packaging. Why would you need to read the packaging, it's loo roll, the colour is clear there's X number in a pack, what more do you need to know? I didn't realise until very recently that scented loo roll was a thing. In the US yes, but not here, the US also have scented tampons if you don't think scented sanitary towels are bad enough.
I only realised when my order was substituted, fortunately I could smell them and they were rapidly handed back. Bonkers, why would manufacturers think this was a good idea.
Anyway you are not being unreasonable.

@Amanduh. I beg to differ. The writing is quite small. I am buying bog roll, not signing a contract. I shouldn't have to be scanning for small print.

@Amanduh

(I mean despite the fact its been taken in the dark.) I’ve got some here and it’s as clear as day and almost the same size font as the ‘toilet tissue’ print!

I appreciate it is obviously my fault for not having a lawyer present while shopping, but in no way is the 'floral' text the same size as the text saying toilet tissue. It's also in a gold colour, not the dark blue shade of the 'toilet tissue' text.

This makes me feel slightly better about the experience I had days before Lockdown 1. My sister had asked me to pick up some loo roll for her as she had none left and I was standing in an almost bare Asda aisle, on the phone to her. I told her there was a small pack of coconut scented loo roll in front of me, but not much else. As I said that, a woman dodged in front of me and grabbed it quick. I truly hope she enjoyed the resulting thrush.

I am convinced scented loo roll, sanitary pads, incontinence pads etc are inventions of Satan himself

Ah your problem was buying the Softest Premium product. Stick with basic Saxon.

@SnappedAndFartedInMaui

I am convinced scented loo roll, sanitary pads, incontinence pads etc are inventions of Satan himself

I think they’re just the invention of blokes. Thinking what women might like, ought to like.

No-one with a fanny would think they were a good idea.

I apologise to anybody I have offended
Of course I should have checked the small writing (without my glasses), looking for a product I didnt know existed

There was me trying to get in and out, quick and safe. Not staying near people.
Trying to get my kid home safe...
At least I have learned such horrible things are for sale now. And will stick to known loo roll in future.
Wistfully eyes up the 9 pack of basic sainsbury's now safe in the car boot

And to a PP , I really hope you are teasing about the scented tampons?
Please?

I have those and no I didn't realise they were scented either.

Oh well, only another 22 to go.

(I'm not bothered by it though)

Read the packet next time. It's not hard. And I've only ever heard of people having reactions to scented toilet roll on Mumsnet.

[quote Gingerwhinger0]@Amanduh. I beg to differ. The writing is quite small. I am buying bog roll, not signing a contract. I shouldn't have to be scanning for small print.[/quote]
Absolutely, and If you don't know scented bog rolll is a thing then you are not going to scan the label for anything other than the amount of rolls for the price. Not sure why people are being so cunty here, several people didn't know it was a thing, I definitely didn't know.
My whole life I've heard warnings about using scented intimate wipes, soaps and sprays so have steered well clear.
In my life I've never been aware of scented toilet roll and am very surprised to find it's a thing nowadays, especially when we have so much knowledge about what's safe to use on our genitals.
Ergo, with all the knowledge and warnings I do not expect to be scanning loo roll for advice that it might be scented.
I think it's disgusting that this is a thing.

Every shop sells scented loo roll. Why are you mad at Aldi because you bought something you didn't want?

I've only ever heard of people having reactions to scented toilet paper on Mumsnet

Is this the sort of thing you discuss in rl?

You are angry with aldi because you bought scented loo roll?