What is is telling someone they smell good flirting?

Whether telling someone they smell good is flirting depends heavily on the context, tone, and relationship between the individuals involved.

• Potentially Flirty: If delivered with a certain tone (e.g., playful, suggestive), lingering eye contact, or as part of a larger pattern of flirtatious behavior, it can certainly be interpreted as flirting. It can be a way to express attraction without being overly direct.

• Platonic/Friendly: In many situations, it's simply a compliment. Someone might genuinely appreciate the scent of your cologne, perfume, or even just your soap, and be expressing that. A coworker, friend, or acquaintance might say this without any romantic intention.

• Cultural Differences: What's considered flirting varies across cultures. In some cultures, complimenting someone's appearance (including their scent) might be more common and less inherently flirtatious than in others.

• Intent Matters: Ultimately, the intent behind the compliment is crucial. If the person complimenting you is generally flirtatious or known to be interested in you, the comment is more likely to be flirting. If it's someone you barely know who makes no prolonged eye contact and says it normally, it's less likely.

In conclusion, while saying someone smells good can be flirting, it's not always flirting. You need to consider other cues to understand the person's intention.