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Posted by Robin on 29 July 2013 30 Comments

maldives

I'm on vacation and have nothing to post today. For anyone who was counting on wasting a few minutes on Now Smell This, here are a few articles from the archives that might be worth a peek:

De gustibus non est disputandum ~ random thoughts on perfume snobbery

Sweets for the sweet: five chocolate bars, two teas

The End is Here: A Scented Dialogue — Monsieur Balmain, Old & New

The Leather Sisters ~ a perfume story

Lorenzo Villoresi Teint de Neige ~ fragrance review

A Perfumista and a Wine Blogger Walk into a Bar ~ out of the bottle

Yes, you are a (perfume) nerd

If you were also counting on a little conversation, do add your scent of the day to the comments!

Note: top image is Maldives, your perfect holiday destination [cropped] by Nattu at flickr; some rights reserved. It looks like a decent vacation, yes? But it's not where I am, at the moment.

Filed Under: perfume talk, poll
Tagged With: sotd

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  1. Kevin5 says:
    29 July 2013 at 12:19 pm

    My SOTD is a sample of Chanel’s Bois Des Iles.

    I can’t decide if it is FBW or not… love the dry down, indifferent about the opening.

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    • Laurels says:
      29 July 2013 at 2:18 pm

      Hey, me too! Is it the edt, and are you finding it disappears after about 3 hours?

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      • Kevin5 says:
        30 July 2013 at 12:22 am

        It becomes a faint skin scent at about that point for me. But I really love the way that it smells. Ugh.

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      • Kevin5 says:
        30 July 2013 at 12:22 am

        It becomes a faint skin scent at about that point for me. But I really love the way that it smells. Ugh.

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    • ggperfume says:
      29 July 2013 at 4:53 pm

      It must be Bois des Iles day! I’m wearing the edt (Les Exclusifs version) on a mild summer day; usually it’s more a winter scent for me.

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  2. relleric says:
    29 July 2013 at 12:56 pm

    SOTD is Eau Sauvage Parfum (Dior). Love, love, LOVE this stuff, thinking about getting a backup bottle.

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  3. Paisley Flowers says:
    29 July 2013 at 1:18 pm

    Scent of the day is Chanel No 19 Poudre – my wedding day scent. Lovely memories!

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  4. chandler_b says:
    29 July 2013 at 2:11 pm

    Terre D’Hermes is my SCOTD, which would be perfect to wear frolicking in the crystal clear water in that picture!

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  5. sweetgrass says:
    29 July 2013 at 3:09 pm

    SOTD is vintage Shalimar. I had seen someone else comment about how they like it in the summer, so I thought I’d try it out. It’s working pretty well.

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    • PekeFan says:
      29 July 2013 at 3:19 pm

      You smell FABULOUS!!!! I LOVE Shalimar in the summer. The vintage cologne is lovely as is the extract. I also love the current EDT. Not crazy about the EDP though.

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    • solanace says:
      30 July 2013 at 4:43 am

      Shalimar during summer is a favorite of mine, too. I think the opening is uplifting and energizing, while the dry down makes me feel clean (freshly powdered?) all day. Perfection. Have never tried any vintage version, though, I’m afraid it might ruin the current version I’m so happy with. (On the other hand, I know I’m missing something important for my education. Oh, the dilemmas a perfumista must face, these days…)

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  6. morgana says:
    29 July 2013 at 3:14 pm

    SOTD is White by Undergreen. I can only say that I love it, that it smells white, really white, that it is rather unique, and that it is great for summer.

    Enjoy your vacation, Robin — you deserve it!

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  7. Ida says:
    29 July 2013 at 3:22 pm

    SOTD is gloriously smooth Bottega Veneta – freshly uncorked today. Wears close to the skin, just as previously described here. Made me feel elegant and “knowing” all day! Blessings these!

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    • ggperfume says:
      29 July 2013 at 4:56 pm

      BV is one of my favorites, particularly for fall and winter. I’ll have to try it in warm weather sometime and see how it does.

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    • KatieP says:
      29 July 2013 at 7:59 pm

      My first time to post here (I’ve been enjoying learning, though!) – but I wanted to say that I tested Bottega Veneta as SOTD for the first time, and really enjoyed it in the late July humidity of Houston. The soft apricot note reminds me of the discontinued Boucheron Jaipur – I need to test them side-by-side to see if my scent memory is correct.

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  8. Dilana says:
    29 July 2013 at 3:58 pm

    SOTD is Carner D600. A perfect summer perfume. I get amazing complements on this one.

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  9. Aparatchick says:
    29 July 2013 at 4:26 pm

    I hope you’re enjoying your vacation, Robin!

    SOTD is Lush Orange Blossom. There are more complex orange blossoms – and certainly more expensive ones – but this is the one I like to wear.

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  10. nozknoz says:
    29 July 2013 at 4:58 pm

    Here’s to vacations, Robin!

    Not sure why, but last night I slept in YSL Paris EdT, and today I’m enjoying a tiny dab of YSL Opium parfum. It’s very obvious that my vintage Paris Opium (composed in 1977) smells very natural, whereas Paris (composed in 1983) smells completely synthetic, the way Boucheron (1988) does. I’m not sure if there was some kind of dividing line in the early 80s in terms of ingredients, or if my bottle of Paris is just more recent than I thought, although LT does note that Paris is a rose done with ionones.

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  11. austenfan says:
    29 July 2013 at 5:04 pm

    Have a great holiday, Robin.
    My scent of the day is Histoires de Parfums 1876, AKA as Mata Hari.
    I don’t think I have anything in common with Maria Geertruida Zelle, but the fragrance is lovely.

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  12. C.H. says:
    29 July 2013 at 5:15 pm

    I’m testing Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede today. It puts me in the mind of Gucci Guilty, which really says more about the latter fragrance and whether or not it earns its name! As a Jo Malone, it’s fine, quite likable, and…I don’t find I have much more to say about it! But I would certainly be interested to hear what others think, if anyone’s had a chance to sniff.

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  13. Mary Carol says:
    29 July 2013 at 6:37 pm

    SOTD is Emotionnelle. It settles down nicely on me. (Had to add a comment, as I missed out on the week-end poll.) Have a good vacation, Robin.

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  14. Merlin says:
    29 July 2013 at 6:57 pm

    SOTN, as its past midnight here, is Chergui. Whenever I wear it I wonder why I ever bother to wear anything else…

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    • RossM says:
      30 July 2013 at 9:21 am

      I agree Merlin – such a weirdly, beautiful scent! I don’t wear it that often (not sure why) but when I do, I feel exactly the same as you do.

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  15. poodle says:
    29 July 2013 at 7:31 pm

    Have a great vacation Robin!
    SOTD was Coco. I haven’t picked my SOTE yet.

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  16. Emily says:
    29 July 2013 at 7:35 pm

    SOTD is Scherrer 2, which goes to show that one shouldn’t write off a perfume just because it (allegedly) contains a pineapple note.

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  17. gatorgirl says:
    30 July 2013 at 12:23 am

    SOTD was L’eau de bug spray. Summer vacation in Florida requires it! SOTE is Ineke Gilded Lily, which also says it has a pineapple note, but I don’t notice it.

    Enjoy your vacation, Robin!

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  18. Deva says:
    30 July 2013 at 8:59 am

    My scent of the day is really from last night. After my shower I slathered on a body butter I made myself that consists of coconut oil, sweet almond oil, and cocoa butter- delicious! Then, to top if off, a little spritz of SSS Cocoa Sandalwood! I smell delicious this morning 🙂

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  19. Robin says:
    30 July 2013 at 9:14 am

    Thanks for all the nice vacation wishes…we are having a great time!

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  20. solanace says:
    30 July 2013 at 9:28 am

    Wishing you ahve a great time, Robin!

    SOTD is l’Heure Bleue. I actually think it is cuddly. It warms me up in this cold winter.

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  21. hajusuuri says:
    30 July 2013 at 6:12 pm

    SOTD = Atelier Cologne Sous le toit de Paris

    It will be my vacation perfume and wearing it now reminds me of my upcoming vacation, 5 days and counting.

    Have a wonderful vacation, Robin!

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