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Are there certain fragrances in different age groups that women where ? My mom is 75 she likes fragrances but , not sure what scent would suit her .  
I like Marc Jacob Daisy I'm in my late fifties .  
Something light not over powering I tell my mom don't bath in it it ,can be to nauseating . thoughts

Red door by Elizabeth Arden is popular among the mature crowd. Might be best to get some samples, buying perfume for someone is tough because it’s such a personal thing.

Something that isn't too strong for those of us with asthma and allergies. People seem to bathe in the strongest scents and I don't know how they can stand it. Especially if she lives in a home....

Shopper's Drug Mart - either store, has had good staff to help suggest fragrances for gifts. So is Super Thrifty on Richmond Ave by Boston Pizza  
 
It's good to spray perfume in the air, then immediately walk into the spray right away. Then a person doesn't smell like a perfume factory.

Simple and light scent.

Some great fragrances that are appropriate for mature women are Chanel No5 L'eau ** the L'eau is the light version so it's still the classic scent but friendly for senior homes and lighter so it's not overbearing.  
Also a good scent is J'Adore from Dior, it's a classic scent for women of all ages. It's clean, floral and not overbearing.  
Marc Jacobs is really pretty, many women of all ages can wear it in my opinion!

As a worker in an office environment and someone with severe allergies, I ask you this: Does your desire to smell like fake flowers overcome your goal to succeed?

I'm guessing since the op's mom is 75 she is no longer worried about accomplishing goals in the office and more into just smelling nice on a day or night out.

I am also 75+ but I still try not to offend others with artificial scents

the worse my allergies get. Scents really bother me now. Once at the doctor's waiting room I sat beside someone who smelled horribly of cig smoke, by the time I got back to see the doctor my arm had broken out with hives

My issue is I will get runny eyes and lose my voice...same as my Aunt, but hers is almost instantly. Nothing worse than strong scent of cigarettes, perfume or smoke for us with allergies...ugh

I was shocked when I saw the hives too. They were not there when I went to the clinic.  
I sneeze hard too, some people ask if I am okay, lol, they think I am choking. Sometimes my nose gets instantly stuffed up and my voice sounds like I have a cold.  
Having to go to the hospital is horrid with all the staff, doctors i:ncluded, doused with their scents. I can't imagine working there every day!

I love Scents in Super Thrifty. Although the reason why is that my favorite perfume is only sold from there. Estee Lauder Beautiful

Do older people’s sense of smell ever diminish?  
I have found body sprays to be the least strongly scented option. Also something made from essential oils (not perfume/ synthetic) is generally lighter (they do evaporate more quickly)

My mom is in her 70's and she likes Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, it is definitely a lot lighter sent than a lot of over powering perfumes. I don't have allergies but I hate strong over powering perfume, a more subtle sent is more pleasant.

Shoppers has a fragrance sampler where you get about 10 samples and a coupon for a free full size fragrance once you decide which one you like best. It's about $90.00 and gives her lots of options. She makes the final decision so it is better than buying her one scent and find she doesn't like it!

White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor.

As a person that worked around a lot of people, I would way rather smell a fragrance than somebody's B.O. or greasy hair, or bad breath. Disgusting!

will have to agree to disagree, lol  
Skunky pits don't make me sneeze or break out in hives.  
Nothing worse than a person with too much perfume or aftershave on. Can't stand the smell of hemp either, it smells so greasy. Bad breath is easy enough to stay away from too.  
For any fragrance, less is more