I agree that most women who wear too much perfume are trying too hard.  Personally, I was always taught to spritz behind myknees, because it's not so overwhelming (and the scent floats upward anyway).  
I must make one exception to this rule.  I find little old ladies who wear too much perfume and bad lipstick absolutely adorable.  Especially if it's a Lily of the Valley or Lilac scent.