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They put artificial scents in almost everything nowadays.  I suspect they
don't test them on bees.  Also you may have noticed the same scent smells
differently when applied to different people.  As an example "Musk" when used
by some ladies smells to me just like blackberry and apple pie and is
irresistable: on other ladies the same scent just isn't the same.  Some years
ago the makers of my usual hair shampoo brought out a "New Improved" version
and changed the smell very slightly.  I collected a number of stings to the
head when nowhere near the bees before I realised what the trouble was and
changed my brand.
I suggest not using a mint spray - this may add to the problem, but think
hard what soap, shampoo, after shave, toothpaste, detergent etc that you use
may have changed lately.  There may be a slow and painful process of
elimination before the culprit is spotted.
Chris Slade

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