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to think "grapefruit" or "rhubarb" scents smell like BO?

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ItWasntMeOnTheCounter · 03/02/2026 14:42

I've always thought the kind of "tang" of these scents (in body sprays, washing liquids, etc) is just like really strong BO. Is it just me?

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BendyFriends · 03/02/2026 16:14

No... but my DH has said that grapefruit products sort of smell like something else to him🙈

Jackiepumpkinhead · 03/02/2026 19:23

I agree, I hate anything grapefruit scented. There’s also a blackberry Jo Malone perfume that smells like deodorant on the turn, yuck.

Newsenmum · 03/02/2026 19:26

Yes it does to mr too

hazelnutvanillalatte · 03/02/2026 19:30

I used to work in perfumery and it was well-known that grapefruit could unintentionally produce a BO scent. There is also a trend for nut notes but they can easily translate as musty/unwashed.

Beekman · 03/02/2026 19:32

Yes definitely. I have a shampoo which is grapefruit but stinks like a fella I used to work with. It’s great for my hair but I only use it when I’m not going anywhere as I am concerned people will think it’s my pits. Never tried anything rhubarb.

ChubbyPuffling · 03/02/2026 19:38

I always thought pink grapefruit bodywash smelt like cooking lamb fat. Then went to a perfumery and they said yes, there is something the same in both.

ThatMintMember · 03/02/2026 19:40

Nope but I think donner kebab smells like BO 🤣 everyone clearly has different senses of smell!

localnotail · 03/02/2026 19:41

I wish my BO smelled like grapefruit. Instead, it smells like onions.

AuDHDqueen · 03/02/2026 19:45

Totally agree they stink of BO.

Also some lagers smell of weed

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 03/02/2026 19:57

I love the BodyShop Pink Grapefruit shower gel but my DH says it smells like "stale piss"

I'm using up a Method Grapefruit cleaning spray , no piss smells from that !

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 03/02/2026 20:01

I like the smell of grapefruit, but in toiletries it absolutely smells like sour stale sweat.

I bought a grapefruit body wash once and it smelt nice in the shower but I spent the day wondering why I stank until I twigged.

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 03/02/2026 20:02

ThatMintMember · 03/02/2026 19:40

Nope but I think donner kebab smells like BO 🤣 everyone clearly has different senses of smell!

I think all lamb smells greasy and sweaty. It's really pronounced when it's cold lamb.

RainySundayAfternoon · 03/02/2026 20:29

Mango flavoured yogurt just smells like armpits to me.

FuriousInventions · 03/02/2026 22:39

I love grapefruit, mango, rhubarb and all citrus scents in body wash and cleaning products. Currently using a coconut shower gel that smells like bleach to me though 😳

Sunsetseascape · 03/02/2026 22:41

No, I like grapefruit scented things and now I’m concerned about the bodyshop products I have in case people think I smell of BO! 😩

I find onions and some cooked spices can smell of BO.

Sunsetseascape · 03/02/2026 22:42

AuDHDqueen · 03/02/2026 19:45

Totally agree they stink of BO.

Also some lagers smell of weed

Yes re lager and weed! I also find coffee and coffee breath often smells like poo!

BogRollBOGOF · 03/02/2026 22:45

No, it's white musk that stinks like BO. Cosmetics that smell like musty armpits seem pretty counter-productive to me.

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