How can I tell my coworker that she stinks without offending her?

Long story short my coworker smells absolutely horrendous and she's genuinely a nice person but I don't think that I can continue denying myself of oxygen every time she steps into the room.

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Adogslife · 61-69, M

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@Adogslife: that would still cut her heart tho...

Angelwithbrokenwingxo · 31-35, F

I mean I guess I could do that but it still will hurt her feelings @Adogslife:

Adogslife · 61-69, M

@Angelwithbrokenwingxo: she may not realize. She may ascribe to hygiene habits that we do not. Either way, she's in a "semi-closed" business environment and is responsible for a reasonable amount of conformity.

Her employment packet should delineate that.

If no one is close enough to tell her, HR will have to.