Happy Monday! What's your fragrance today?
I'm wearing vintage Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again.
Reminder: this Friday, 19 September, wear something discontinued.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2014, where I'll try to always have the next six or seven weeks mapped out in advance.
And I've added an emoticon chart here, for anyone who needs it.
Wearing LL Benjoin 19 (f a b u l o u s). Which will also be a part of my very short list of confessions to Our Lady Donatella in a couple weeks’ time…And you smell great! Vintage ILA was such a feel-good scent. Loved the tart grapefruit in it.
I’d forgotten how bright & cheerful it was — hadn’t worn it in ages. You *probably* smell great but I’d rather not know, LOL…
Yeah, it’s a 50 Shades kind of great (Ouch! (£) followed by YES!), it must be said.
Wearing Volutes EDP. Got this and a couple other samples from a very nice Diptyque rep yesterday. I would never spend the $$ on a Diptyque candle for myself, but the new ones (Ambre and a Christmas-y spicy one) are the bomb.
They’ve also issues (re-issued?) a couple I haven’t seen before in the regular line, saw them when I was on their website yesterday (UK site). Benjoin (boutique/web only) and Vanille (I think this is going to be wide release as I also saw it on Space NK’s UK site a while ago. Funny, as I never got an email release about them. The new holiday candle designs are beautiful too – saw those on someone’s blog a while ago.
It seems like they are doing lots of the new stuff! The limited edition mimosa is also lovely (if you like mimosa)
I bought one Diptyque candle on sale, and it turned out to be a scent I don’t really like…I’m still pissed!
Oh man, what a bummer!!
I sprung for an Ambre candle a few years back and it was fantastic – on my list to repurchase someday. I use the glass holder for samples and decants now
SOTD is Rose Jam. I don’t have the perfume – maybe they’ll release it again this winter, I hope!
I have the body conditioner. It smells great, but the concept of body conditioner just doesn’t work for me. I mix it with unscented body butter and just use it as regular lotion. I smell delicious. When it fades later in the day, I’ll top it of with L’Artisan Traversee du Bosphore. Got a free sample with my last FB purchase. I don’t know if I’d splurge for a bottle of Traversee, but it is fun to wear.
I’m hoping they’ll at least relaunch the shower gel. I went through a huge bottle in record time.
The shower gel is pretty great.
DK Gold here — the layering of warm and cool sensations is perfect for autumn transition weather.
I love that in autumn too — maybe I’ll wear it for the Friday poll.
I probably will — I’m discovering it’s a bit of a challenge to figure out whether something is actually discontinued in the smaller brands, and with this one at least I’m sure.
Yum, you smell great!
Thanks!
Was at a yard sale this weekend and stumbled across a beautiful box emblazoned with the Donna Karan Gold labeling. My pulse quickened. I slowly lifted the lid…only to find a collection of old VHS tapes. So sad…
SOTD – Bvlgari Black. Soothing as I gear up for a long week.
omg no! That’s so sad.
It WAS sad! But, we know that you smell great!
I’m wearing Hermes Ambre des Merveilles for the first time this fall. It is one of my desert island fragrances…so warm and comforting.
Yesterday I wore Chanel 19 to a difficult wedding for me. The husband of my dear friend who died three years ago was getting remarried, and it was a bittersweet occasion. Number 19 (body cream plus perfume) was just perfect.
Oh, that *is* bittersweet. Glad you made it through.
Thanks, Robin.
So sorry to read this. You were very brave and No 19 would have been the perfect armour for such an occasion.
I got a little teary during the vows but otherwise was fine and had a good time.
I can see how No.19 would be perfect for such an occasion. It just adds that little bit confidence and focus to the day. I’m glad to hear that the day went well.
Chanel makes some great armor. Glad everything went well, those situations are always tough.
Eau de Rochas splashed very liberally all over! It’s got unseasonably muggy again today and I was tired of my usual citrus colognes that I wore all through the heat wave. This is so lovely and green and deep and mossy. And sort of autumnal in a way, as it makes me think of the woods where it is shady and cool.
SOTD = Chanel Coco edp. I don’t wear it as often as I should considering it is one of my favorite fragrances of all time.
Do you know that I still haven’t tried Coco? I’ve tried Coco Noir, which I found a tad dull. I will remedy this.
I briefly tested Coco Noir, but I didn’t like it. I don’t exactly recall why and I try not to be miffed or biased b/c I think Chanel takes advantage of the whole “Coco” name thing. But I think I was biased. I don’t care for that grape juice accord, and didn’t wait to get to the drydown. I should really test it again and give it a second chance. I hear the new Coco Noir extrait is very nice, but I’m not likely to test that any time soon. The original Coco is nothing like the Coco Noir. You should go test it! It is wonderful this time of year, esp. if you apply it sparingly so it dries down to a wonderful skin scent. Good luck!
Nordstrom had the Coco Noir parfum and I liked it on paper. I have 3 small atomizers and will be trying it on a weekend. Oh and the bottle is CUTE!
I vaguely recall that the CN edp was kind of two speed: grape juice aldehydes and then patch base. What’s going on with the parfum? Is it better?
AnnS, I adore Coco and have the EDT and the parfum, but not the EDP. How is it different?
I’ve seen you post about Coco a lot. Which also made me realize how much I’ve neglected it. The edp is a lot like the parfum, so you would be very familiar with it – more fruits and resins. It has a superior drydown to the edt. I love the edt though, and you must know how good it smells! I prefer the opening of the edt to that of the edp. Sometimes I even feel like I have to run away from the edp after I spray it, but never with the edt. Years ago I had the edt first and it was the edt that I wore almost exclusively for a long time, so I have the most affection for it. But if I’m going for sheer performance and longevity (18 hours plus), the edp is outstanding. If you already have the parfum, you are doing about the same. Cheers!
Thanks for your informative reply! It sounds like I don’t need the EDP (at least not right away)
I was very fortunate last year in Paris at duty-free when the Coco parfum I wanted was not available. The SA told me that if I bought a Travalo from her, she would fill it with the lovely parfum from the tester. So I did, and she did!
Lucky!
Good deal!!!
You smell great
Coco is perfect for the weather we have been having here! I should really get a bottle for this fall and winter …
Coco is a fantastic bottle for all kinds of cool weather. It just speaks to me and makes me feel warm and confident and just plain lovely. Maybe you can get a bottle for a present this year!
Opium cream.
Histoires de Parfums 1740, which is such a lovely scent.
I never tried the original In Love Again, I’m sure I would have loved it as I adore grapefruit in fragrance.
Soivohle Centennial for me today
LOVE that one. Has to be a tad cooler outside than it is here today for me to haul it out, though – by October I’ll probably be craving it.
Feels autumnal here so it felt appropriate
I always think of that one as being a color-texture combination – a beautiful russety dark peach angora sweater that I used to have in college. Perfect for fall.
(I have no idea what happened to the sweater.)
Happy Monday Everyone! My SOTD is Tuberose Angelica – Jo Malone.
I just purchased it yesterday and am enjoying it so much.
I hope everyone has a fantastic day.
Cuir de Lancome for me today…
Excited to wear my colder weather scents and this one it top of the list.
I’d like to sample In Love Again especially given the perfumer and practically everything he does I enjoy. Speaking of which, I got a sample of L’Ambre des Merveilles yesterday and could not stop smelling my wrist!
Joining you in Cuir de Lancome!
Me too! It’s chilly and rainy today.
SOTD is Terre d’Hermes parfum. It’s a bit richer and warmer than the EDT, and seems to go well with the crisp fall weather we are having today.
Today was Balenciaga Paris for my job interview. But the interview is over and the day is young, so I think I’m going to try something new! A wonderful fairy sent me a sample of Feminite du Bois, so once the Paris is done for, I think I’m going to give that a shot. I can’t waaaaaaiiiiit to try it. I opened it up the other day just for a quick sniff and I think it’s going to be love!
FdB is beautiful! Good luck on the results of your interview!
Youth Dew bath oil and loving it! I love this ad. Is that Teri Garr?
It is the fabulous Marianne Faithfull.
What a voice!
Yep!
Inspired by the chocolate scents discussed on the weekend, I tried a sample of L’Antichambre’s Chocolat Ambre, which is very nice and chocolatey when it opens but frankly kind of boring as it wears on.
Balmain Ivoire (new) this morning. It’s easy peasy. Feminine soapy musky pretty.
One of those “likes” that’s been getting solid rotation the last couple weeks.
This is one of my favorites too. Not boring, but perfect for the office or anytime you need a pleasant and unchallenging scent.
It really feels like autumn today, so I’m in the mood for woods and ouds. Today I’m wearing Accord Oud by Byredo.
SOTD: Tova Handsome Tova Beverly Hills for men
I’m wearing AG Petite Cherie today. It had been a while since I wore this one. Forgot how nice it is!
You smell good!
Smells like early summer! Beautiful!
I love that one for a sleep fragrance in summer – I find it really comforting and pretty.
After a warm weekend we’re having a coolish day today and I felt in the mood for a soft aoud scent. I chose Moon Aoud (aka Night Aoud) from M. Micallef. I love the unexpected way the initial blast of aoud gives way to a spicy peach and then to a soft amber, all in the most ladylike way. It’s the only aoud I know that’s appropriate for office wear and doesn’t make non-perfumistas wrinkle up their noses.
Oud is definitely tricky. Maybe since it’s becoming a regular in some mainstream frags, people will get more used to it.
Wearing La Fille de Berlin today, topping off and complementing my Rose Jam shower gel, which is nearly finished.
SOTD is Cuir Beluga. Temps have dipped to the 70s (it’s 78 right now) so I felt I could wear something a bit heavier. I’m also fighting some post-nasal drip cold coming on and wanted to feel cozy. I’m about ready to take some more vitamin C and hope whatever this is doesn’t settle in for too long.
Feel better… I had a bit of a similar ick going on over the weekend – you know, when you’re not precisely sick but you don’t feel great? I think I’m recovering.
Right now it’s the drydown of yesterday’s Cartier La Treizieme Heure. It’s a perfect September day (very rare here, although this whole week is projected to be beautiful), so I’m planning to wear AG Eau du Sud, my late summer/early fall fav.
I’m wearing LL Si Lolita today, for the second day in a row. Found the EDP/lotion set at Marshall’s the other day for a steal. I really like the peppery note that offsets the sweetness.
I had a mini of Si Lolita that I completely used up, and then was surprised that I did. It was quite comfortable to wear.
I am so envying all you folks experiencing cooler weather- please send some down this way. It is still hotter than Satan’s armpit here and I would give anything right about now for a brisk breeze…
I had an unpleasant task first thing this morning so I decided to take the bull by the horns and wear my floral pumps and Onda, The combination of perfume and pumps made me feel like Wonder Woman after she slips on her magic bracelets and golden lariat. Invincible!
By the By, the chocolate post over the weekend prompted me to get off my duff and order some samples- Indigo Vanilla, which has had so many positive comments and the other two in the trio (I forget the names…) and am looking forward to testing them in anticipation of some cooler days here in the south.
Hope you all have an aromatic Monday =)
Oh, forgot to ask if anyone has any feedback on the other two scents in the collection: Captured in Amber and Café Cacao? (had to go look up the names because I cant remember anything these days..) BTW- I am not affiliated with the company ( do I need to write that? thought I better cover all the bases, JIC…)
I’ll trade you some heat for some cold! Can I fed ex that to you or what? Our overnight was 38 degrees. Brr. I actually had to turn on the heat last night. I want my summer back!
I would love to Fed-Ex you about 25 degrees and 30% of the humidity! It would be a Win-Win situation for everyone involved
We should get on that right away.
I had a four-hour drive this morning on extremely slow freeways. I’m wearing a tiny bit of Equistrius because it’s an easy and sort of comforting scent for me. Fortunately the coworker riding with me is a perfume wearer and probably wouldn’t have objected, but I tried to apply sparingly enough anyway that she didn’t notice it at all.
Rahät Loukoum today! Needed a bit of soothing comfort after some disastrous election results here. It’s become my go-to lately! It’s just so lovely and sweet.
I was working all day on the drawing for a painting with intense subject matter. Took a break and put on a dab of Shalimar perfume from the 1960’s. I found the bottle in an antique place in Ogunquit last year for eight bucks. It was just a fractionof a drop and it was so strong it gave me a headache so I had to wash it off.
I’m wearing cdg Avignon. It’s beautiful and goes directly top my want list.
I’m curious if anyone has tried Pharrell Williams Girl yet. It’s not getting a lot of love on Sephora’s website.
Avignon’s my scent of the day, too, but I sweetened it up a little with Demeter Incense. I wish the scent lasted longer, but I got about 6 hours out of it, which really isn’t bad. That might just mean I have to skip a larger decant and go straight for a full bottle.
… and I’m over here jealous that you got six hours out of something!
I loved this one too! Had a sample but it was so fleeting I thought a FB would be gone within a few short weeks. Jaisalmer is great too, but I have the same issue with it
SOTD is the original Burberry edp in the pebble-shaped bottle (which, I think, after numerous name changes is now called Burberry Woman or Burberry Women or Burberry Classic, who knows?). I’ve loved its peachy/vanilla/cedarry warmth from its debut in 1995; it’s one of the few bottles I’ve actually used up and I always have a backup bottle even though I don’t wear it as often as I used to. I especially love its fruity/woody coziness on a chilly autumn day like today; somehow it manages to remain soft and caressing yet extremely long-lasting.
SOTD this morning was Crepe de Chine and then I wanted something a little warmer so just put on some Rochas Femme edt. It has been so chilly here the last few days. That kind of cold that is humid and gets into one’s bones… Fall certainly didn’t take any time arriving.
Epic Woman today. Decided I needed to test some of the other Amouages that I have neglected. I think I can cull this one from my lust list, it triggered an epic headache which is too bad because I do like it, sort of. It is strongly woody to me and less rosy that I expected. I really mostly feel like I have been handling Lignum-vitae all day, quite like I have my pockets stuffed with sawdust in fact. Very linear on me and seems to be just disappearing within the last half hour into nothing. I wanted the spices and the vanilla custard! Think I will put this in the bin to re-test in case I’m just having a strange nose day.
BTW, In Love Again is great stuff! I was considering it for Friday but apparently it is available again and I have lots of other really discontinued fragrances that don’t get enough skin time.
Epic woman = epic headache?
Apparently.
Yes, it’s in that ‘La Collection YSL’, although don’t know how long that will hang around.
I wore Creed Fleurs des Gardenias. Something about it reminded me of what my grandmother’s best friend wore in the 70s. It was nice and comforting but I’m not sure if I want to wear it again.