A319
Flight Attendant Current
Physiological - Other
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
On descent into ZZZ a very strong odor consumed the cabin. The smell was sweet and pungent at the same time. The odor was so strong it made my eyes burn; breathing was difficult; I got a headache and it left a metallic taste in my mouth along with mild dizziness. The number 2 and 4 had the same reactions.
As we were descending into ZZZ the Flight Attendant 2 (FA2) and myself smelled a strange odor and it got much stronger as we were getting closer to landing.  I called to FA1 and he said he smelled the same thing.  FA1 said he would inform the Captain.  The FA2 and I wet paper towels and placed them over our nose and mouth.  After landing the smell went away a little.  When we arrived at the gate the mechanics met the aircraft and stated he smelled the odor as soon as we opened the door.
A319 Flight Attendant crew reported a fumes event during descent resulting in crew experiencing physiological symptoms. Maintenance met the aircraft on arrival.