The sweet smell of freshly baked cookies, pies and bread are welcoming scents in bakeries. Heavy perfumes, however, have one New Jersey bake shop asking customers to stay outside.

Century Bakery in Bridgeton posted a message on Facebook Wednesday asking customers who wear strong perfume or cologne to use the shop's drive-through service in order to keep those heavy scents from negatively affecting bakery employees.

"Several cashiers in our bakery suffer from asthma, and this time of year can be particularly challenging for them due to the high pollen count. The addition of strong fragrances can make it even more difficult for them to breathe, as their airways are already irritated," Century Bakery wrote in the post.

According to the bake shop, strong perfume smells tend to linger even after customers walk out. As a result, the cashiers who are already suffering from seasonal allergies could end up coughing and in discomfort.

"While they are attentive to their health by covering their coughs and maintaining hygiene, we appreciate your understanding in keeping comments regarding coughing to yourselves if you choose to enter the building wearing heavy scents," the bakery wrote.

Several people commented on the bakery's Facebook post and reaction was mixed, although most commenters supported the shop's request. "Thank you for taking this position as a business! As someone with severe allergies to perfumes, smoke, and other chemicals, many people who don’t experience this can’t understand how negatively it impacts others, including hospitalization in some cases. Fortunately, most people are kind and respectful," one person wrote.

Another customer also praised the decision saying, "Thank you for looking out for the health and safety of your employees."

One person, however, had a different view.

"How can you tell people what they can smell like? This is outrageous," the person said on the post..

According to Century Bakery's website, the shop has been in business since the 1930s in Bridgeton. They say their mission is to "support local youth who have experienced hardship with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed."