Bad Idea: Do we really need this?

Aw, c'mon.  From Drug Store News today...

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble's Charmin brand is launching a new chamomile-scented toilet paper. Each roll of Charmin plus with the scent of Chamomile has the scent added to the tube to create an experience that soothes the senses, the company said.

“At Charmin we regularly speak with consumers to better meet their needs. In the United States, there are a growing number of people looking for scented toilet tissue because they either grew up with it or would prefer a scented product,” said Scott Mautz, regional brand director. “By adding the scent of chamomile to the roll, Charmin helps create a soothing, cozy bathroom experience.”

 

Do we really need this?

 

Comments

[Shari Reich Rosenberg]

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The genius who thought this was a great idea was obviously thinking with that part of his body!!!!

[Bambe Levine]

Why is this a bad idea? P & G is adding an aesthetic and pleasing component to an otherwise not terribly aesthetic experience . As I recall, you're allergic to fragrance so you start with a negative sensibility. Because I work in beauty marketing I understand that a neutral, pleasing fragrance is nice. Think of all the household cleaning products that contain fragrance, including oven cleaners to toilet bowl cleaners. I bet the American public will buy this by the truckload.

Bambe Levine

[Martha Takayama]

This sounds absolutely absurd! I do not think one looks for scent or charm in toilet paper. I do not find anything aesthetic about its purpose. It simply needs to do the required job.

[Jeanne Byington]

The scents used in these mass-produced products are displeasing, which is why Charmin discontinued its earlier scented option to being with. When it existed, stores were almost always sold out of the UNSCENTED version, the one I insist on.

Have you suffered through some of the fragrances that accompany laundry detergent? Yikes! If the stuff wasn't so expensive, I'd be tempted to toss entire bottles of some. I also look for "unscented" when possible as a result--or a sneak a sniff at the store.