FIRST IMPRESSION
This drama is a hidden underrated gem with a good casting and amazing story. While it's named PERFUME, I was really curious to know what is this magical perfume because it just makes a fat woman, younger and pretty. we only get to see the fashion industry, full of beautiful clothes and models. But the mystery of PERFUME is solved in the last episode and it is absolute spot on, that's why it worked only on FL, where this came from, and its magical power.

PLOT VIEW
The story is nothing new but still feels fresh for the writing is extraordinary. Bingeing this felt a roller coaster ride full of romance, comedy, and magic. The continuous body changes into fat and calling her the monster was really awful. The FL quickly picks up her dream which she forgot when she got married. It shows how a woman is deprived of her rights just because of looks. we all know this does happen sometimes knowing/unknowingly people react that way to fat peeps.
The ML having so many phobias seemed unnatural but people do have those and SSR played it exceptionally well. He overcomes them with the sheer struggle which is outstanding.
Kim Tae Joon was a manic. He was a jerk cheater husband, a bad father, and everything. When he slaps his daughter, I felt like reporting him to the police. The daughter was excellent and did well in the final episode.

ACTING
The cast and acting are amazing like everyone is spot on.
Shin Sung Rok who had shown only his villain side, is such a surprise. He is rude, bratty yet fragile. He definitely has a vast closet of expressions, I know theatre artists have an excellent aura and he is one of them. SSR's cranky smile for the jealousy is just fab. His wait for true love was actually interesting and it didn’t change for any reason was commendable.
Mi Ye Rin/Min Jae Hee was amazing she did amazingly well as a fat and slim person. She figured out quickly that she need to fulfill her dream than waste her given extra time.
Yun Min Suk was adorable as an idol who makes one burst into laughter whenever he is onscreen. His bickering with SSR is an absolute delight to watch.
Kim Jin Kyung was an absolute model, after reading her biography I get that why. She( in her personal life) had worked hard to be a model a that shows in the drama character too.

MUSIC
Music was clear and pretty soothing, the OST 1, “To Reach” fits well in all the runway sequences. I didn’t get bored listening to it but rather added it to my playlist.

AFTERTHOUGHT
once there is true love it doesn’t matter if they are fat/slim/pretty/ugly. And suicide is not a solution to any problem. Stop feeling guilty and pity for your own body. Rather just appreciate it. If we won't love ourselves nobody else is going to love us.