# 5 Reasons Why Fragrance & Perfume Smells Are Triggering Your Migraines & What To Do About It

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Published: 2026-06-01T12:30:00+00:00
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That perfume, scented candle, or cleaning spray you barely notice… could it be quietly triggering your migraines? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarm e explores why fragrances and strong smells can overwhelm the migraine brain and overstimulate the nervous system. From perfumes and detergents to air fresheners and beauty products, we uncover how modern fragrances may impact your brain, hormones, and migraine threshold. You’ll discover: 💡 Why your brain reacts so strongly to certain smells and what it reveals about your migraine threshold 💡 The hidden chemicals in fragrances that may overstimulate your nervous system 💡 Simple, practical ways to reduce scent-triggered migraine attacks This episode blends neuroscience and holistic wisdom to help you better understand scent sensitivity and protect your brain from unnecessary triggers. If certain smells instantly make you feel foggy, nauseous, or headachy — this episode is for you. 🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday 🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.com References: Odorant Substances and Migraine (Silva-Néto et al., 2014): This paper identifies odorant substances that can trigger headaches in migraine patients, including perfumes and other strong smells. Read more here , Trigeminal Pathways and Migraine (Burstein, Noseda & Borsook, 2015 – related topic): This paper explains migraine pathophysiology, including activation and sensitization of the trigeminovascular pathway. Read more here. Limbic Activation in Migraine (Wilcox et al., 2016 – related topic): This study examines increased activation of limbic brain regions during emotional processing in people with migraine. Read more here Fragranced Consumer Products and Health Effects (Steinemann, 2016): This study explores health effe…

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