Happy Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! I missed it already so I'll have breakfast again later, for lunch. What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm in Parfumerie Generale Un Crime Exotique.
Reminder: 2/20 will be One Hit Wonder Friday: wear something that is the only fragrance you really like by the brand, with partial credit for a fragrance that is the only one made by the brand.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2015, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Guerlain Insolence EDP – rich and perfect on this cold, snowy day.
Nice. Wish that one had sold better.
That bottle, though! Someone on NST compared it to a stack of dishes in the sink and that’s all I can see any more.
LOL!
I’m wearing vintage Eau de Arpege. Lovely compliment to the weather, cool and sunny.
We are doing freezing and sunny…
It hasn’t frozen here yet. I’m very unhappy about it.
My Sample Stash raid was highly successful today! I plucked out Chanel Bois de Iles from a kind swapper (tipping my hat to AnneS!) and Holy Mary Mother of God! This must be what heaven smells like <3 <3 <3
I'm sure I'm the last one in the planet to try this, but I have never been too tempted by anything "Chanel." It's not a brand that seems to fit me but oh BOY! was I wrong wrong wrong!
This went right to the top of my list, along with Onda. I am dreaming big dreams with these two mythically lovely scents
Thank you for the inspiration! I was feeling very unmotivated! I, too, raided the sample stash and chose Bel Respiro, which is lovely. I didt think I liked Chanel that much until I tried Les Exclusifs; there are some AMAZING ones!!! We smell goooooooood.
Hi five, my friend! Happy to be of service, and YES! we smell wonderful
BdI has a fanbase for a reason. It’s good
I have just joined that fanbase… Better late than never
Bois de Iles is so wonderful. I wish the edt lasted longer – a few sprays are gone on me in an hour. Does anyone have the parfum? I’m curious how the sillage and lasting power is with that.
I have vintage extrait which I love (micromini but just great)
I am already trying to rationalize the purchase of the Parfum…
I tell myself it’s cheaper than Onda…
Oh my, I could talk myself into anything
Have you tried SSS Champagne de Bois? It’s similar to BdI but less expensive. (I may need both, so that’s possibly not a help to you overall.)
I heard that they were comparable and I have to dig through “Mt Sample” as someone called it recently ,to look for it. SSS is one of my favorites “houses” and I have 3 of the 17ml bottles.
I do believe I have a sample of CdB, but the trick is locating it.
I have the current formulation parfum. It’s richer and fuller than the edt, lasts about six hours on me, but sillage is not huge, it’s more of an intimate perfume, but so gorgeous up close.
I have Champagne de Bois as well. Both are beautiful but CdB has more of an Australian sandalwood note to my nose. If I could only have one I’d choose Bois des Iles.
Sounds absolutely gorgeous!
I was wondering what the difference was. I tried both, love Bois des Iles, like Champagne, but they don’t feel the same. Maybe thats it?
Deva: I’m so glad that you enjoy the BdI !!! I’m always happy when a swap enables. What did I send? I have both the edt and the extrait, so I can send you some of each if you need to make up your mind. I owe you anyway, right? So…. the edt and extrait are different enough that you should make an informed decision.
Hi, you Master Enabler you! You sent me the edt version which inspired big BIG love on first sniff. You don’t “owe” me diddlysquat but if you want to off-load some BdI, who am I to say “no”?
When I get my dogs kibble prepared, she sits there very politely, but she is so excited her teeth chatter and her whole body quivers. Now you know what happens to me when I get a whiff of this gorgeous scent!
Why it took me so long to test this out, I really don’t know. It practically leapt into my hand when I approached my sample stash today. Oh MY!
You crack me up. BdI is kibble indeed! I’ll send some down to you to help with your treats!
Oh you are so sweet to do that- more thanks than I can express! I will try to get some Florida sunshine and warm air (comparatively speaking!) up to your neck of the woods tout suite!
Many, many thanks
Deva, you always make me smile with your colorful posts – thank you so much! I’m also not much of a Chanel fan, with the exception of Bois Des Iles. It is fantastic!
Laila, always happy to enable smiles! Life is short and it’s good to grab joy whenever, wherever, and however one can.
This scent makes me feel as if all is right with the world. It’s an illusion, I know, but I can’t help but wish it were true
I love to “shop at home” and rediscover things that I haven’t worn in a long time. At the back of my closet I found a wool sweater, an old favorite, that I haven’t worn in at least 2 years. (NO, I don’t believe in purging my closet! LOL)
To go with that I selected Spicebomb that i also haven’t worn in a long time. It’s great to spend a day with old favorites.
I find old clothes like that from time to time! I do believe in purging my closet, but I’m too lazy to do an efficient job of it
I feel ya! Enjoy your blast from the past
I did that with my jewelry the other year – I have so much that I’m not wearing. I rediscovered some pieces that I really enjoy now. And I don’t believe in purging the closet either unless something is worn out or pilled out. You just never know…
Seeing the image of red hots and reading about eating ice cream for breakfast had me scratching my head a bit. Confused! Clearly, I need more tea.
Have had an easy week thus far. Monday was a hol and yesterday wfh, so I only have 3 days in the office
Was in a “whatever” mood today so I threw on Rudis by Nobile 1942. It’s a sort of oddball day for me and the fragrance plus my outfit seem at odds, but… whatever… ice cream and red hots… *plink*
I think the red hots relate to Robin’s SOTD!
Red hots = scent of the day, yes!
Ice Cream = it is Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast day to honor / support children with cancer, lost to cancer, fighting cancer, etc. The family that started it lost a child who loved ice cream for breakfast.
I understood that the red hots were in relation to the sotd, but it was funny seeing a picture of that and then reading about ice cream for breakfast.
I didn’t know that ice cream/ breakfast day was a thing. Wonderful back story for it.
Aw, that’s sweet!
Super sweet. Now i want some breakfast ice cream, and someone to ask me “why I’ve cream for breakfast” so i could say “it’s for the children! “
SSS Rose Musc finally clicked for me, so I’m wearing lots of it this morning. I’m still looking for my perfect non-fussy, casual musk, though.
Have you tried Kiehl’s? I’m not a huge musk fan, but like that one and it’s pretty straightforward.
In theory, it’s perfect, and I own the lotion but haven’t quite made up my mind about it. I should test the spray again, since it’s been a while.
Have you tried SL Clair de Musc? It’s very un-Serge-like.
That sounds intriguing! And certainly more versatile than MKK (which I’m strongly encouraged not to wear around the house).
Clair de Musc is beautiful on its own, and also great for layering.
Because I didn’t want to offend anyone at work I’m wearing Kelly Caleche EDT. I don’t wear it often these days, but it is really pretty.
I agree, it’s such a nice scent that doesn’t over power, yet still has something special with the floral and light leather. You smell lovely!
The closest thing to ice cream that I had this morning was a tiramisu latte from Starbucks.
My SOTD is Elie Saab Intense. I haven’t worn it in a while, so I decided today was the day.
I had the Tiramisu Latte as well this afternoon. Coffee twins!
opus I this morning…loving the plum and cardamom spice notes when you initially put it on..
Have a good eat ice-cream day
I am wearing Fracas perfume and loving it
You smell fan-ta-stic! I am not a Big Flower person, but Fracas is one of my few exceptions :).
Thank you and I prefer the perfume concentration
I’m wearing Smell Bent’s Monaco-Dependent for the first time. I really like it. I’ve been looking at the Smell Bent travel sprays that I have accumulated to decide if I need any of the 1.7 oz sprays. I think I will continue with the 4 ml sprays ($7.00!) for the time being. I did notice that they have .5 oz perfume oil roll-ons ($20.00) for a few of my favorites, so I might go that route. Anyway, I put on the Monaco-Dependent, and one of the cats that was on the bed went crazy. He grabbed my arm and started licking. Then he acted as if I had given him some catnip and was rolling on my bed as if on a catnip high. It was so funny. The other two cats on my bed did not react in the same way.
Haha! Love your cats reaction
Those 4 ml sprays are the best. You can really try something out and you’re only out $7 if you don’t like it!
SOTD is CdG Series Red: Harissa. It is so contrary in the best way possible!
Bumbed into Carven Vétiver (the latest one in green lacquer bottle) on my way home. It is more balsamic than any other vetiver I have ever tried, must be the benzoin. Very lush and well rounded, perfect for winter.
SOTD is Tabac Blond (again). It’s my no-thinking-required fragrance – it just always works.
Continuing the chocolate theme from yesterday with Borneo 1834. And perhaps I’ll have chocolate ice cream for breakfast.
yummm..chocolate ice cram
Speaking of chocolate yesterday in Zara I tried their Chocolate fragrance and was kind of smitten. Chocolate is there but not overbearing..
Anyone else try this one?
It was incredibly cheep, under $10!
Oh wow, I didn’t know Zara had perfumes!
They have a ton of them! I saw a Chypre too, but the chocolate was right in front of me and I couldn’t resist.
I’m going to try the chocolate next time I’m in there. I’ve smelt a few – one was very Flowerbomb like but can’t remember the name. All the retail clothing stores seem to have their own perfumes now.
Hit the zara after the gym and gave it a try and I have to say that I did not get my chocolate fix. It dississpates very quickly and I am left a soft non description vanilla . Only ten dollars canadian
I’m wearing Pacifica French Lilac (FL) with a tiny bit of vanilla perfume oil from the health food store to smooth some of the FL’s sharpness. Vanilla truly is the salt of perfumery (borrowed that from Ayala Moriel via NST).
I smell like Stila Creme Bouquet.
Hi kindcrow. Do you find the Pacifica to be a very true lilac scent? I’m going to order their Mediterranean Food and I was thinking of getting a French Lilac roller too.
It’s not as spicy as fresh lilacs, but it’s a pretty true scent, I think.
Thanks. I think I’ll go for it then. And that should be Mediterranean Fig of course although some Mediterranean Food would be nice right about now.
I love Mediterranean Fig – I find it perfectly uncomplicated and is kind of a happy, easy-going scent. I also love Mediterranean food.
Almost scent twins! French Lilac over Vanille Galante. I like it a lot, but my son said it smelled like “cleaning chemicals.” Made me laugh. I like FL+VG anyway.
SOTD: Pour Homme (Bottega Veneta)
You smell great!
SOTD Oriza Marion-Nous. This has a little soapy period I am not too fond of couple hours in, but that does n’t last long, and basically I feel like I am trailing petals all day long as I wear this. I like this more and more as my sample creeps toward empty. Then what will I do?
Probably buy a sample sized decant of Attrape Coeur from The Perfumed Court, actally.
I wanted something cheap and cheerful on this frickin’ freezing morning, so I’m in Vince Camuto.
And here’s a “thread jack”: Can y’all recommend some good bath products? I’m interested in bubbles and/or a great smell and/or hydrating (this time of year, all I want to do is sit in the warm bath, which I know is drying, but gosh it feels good). Nothing too expensive (think Lush price range rather than Chanel). I’m looking at some of the Lush “bubbleroon” things, but before I pull the trigger, I thought I’d poll this trusty crowd. Anything on Etsy or other smaller vendors I should be checking out?
Lush is always my go-to for bath treats.
The bubbleroons smell amazing. I recommend Rose Jam or Yuzu&Cocoa if gourmand is your thing (I love it.).
If you want hydration though, go for their bath melts instead!
If you love Rose Jam you may be happy to know that Lush has released a shampoo bar called Jason and the Argan Oil with that scent. It’s part of a collection of six new shampoo bars and I can’t make up my mind which one to try. I’ve never used a shampoo bar before but they sound interesting.
Yes!!!
I saw them in the store! It smells amazing. So does Honey I washed my hair.
I too have not tried the bars (it just seems really hard to lather up and too drying, like how soap bars tends to be harsher than liquid) and they apparently don’t have samples. But I think I might cave and get one soon. Maybe the honey…more moisturising comparatively?
I love their shampoo bars! I use their basic cinnamon bar and it has a great lather which was unexpected. I particulalrly like their bars for travel because as they are not a liquid I don’t have to worry about the TSA regulations and one shampoo bar lasts quite a long time.
I think the cinnamon soap/shampoo is called New? I really love the smell and how it lathers. It also lasts a long time. The issue I had with it is the way it sort of melts a bit on the side of the bath, or in its soap dish, and that red color that gets everywhere…
I just finished up a Blue Skies and Fluffy White Clouds bubble bar from Lush last night. I used a quarter of it per bath but I’m sure you could divide it even further. It yields absolute mounds of long lasting bubbles. Water turns a pleasant dark blue and the scent is a heavenly blend of frankincense and cinnamon.
I also very much like their Green bubbleroon.
Thanks all. I will have access to a lush when I travel next week, so I’ll have to treat myself.
Speaking of lush, they just came out with six new shampoo bars: one smells like honey I washed the kids and another like rose jam. Both are on my to- buy list .
I love EO bath products; I often troll Marshall’s/TJMaxx for them. They make some lovely scented shower gels that aren’t too drying, and if you like rose, look for Rose Chamomile.
I like Neutrogena “Rain Bath” original – it has a nice deep, herbal, amber fragrance for the winter, it’s later is wonderful, and it leaves my skin very soft.
So true. I love that Rainbath smells fabulous while using it, but the scent disappears quickly after so it doesn’t interfere with my perfume choices.
I like that too – sometimes I think of my shower fragrance as my first scent for the day – like a nose appetizer. And then I’m ready for whatever I want to wear for the morning, etc. I like to warm up my nose. I only occasionally like for the shower scent to linger.
I love Rainbath! I actually wish they made a fragrance like the bath gel.
Love the idea of a “nose appetizer,” too.
I love Sabon bath products. Their shower oils actually lather up and are really moisturizing. They smell good too.
Thanks for the culinary inspiration!
I think I might grind up some red hots and throw it in the ice cream maker.
Not quite sure what I should use as the base. Maybe chocolate. Ideas anyone ?
Intend to spritz on some Jungle after the gym.
Totally chocolate. Yummmm!
Will let you know how it goes . Not sure how pulverized red hots freeze
SOTD: Chinatown. The crappy weather continues. Rain, non-stop. Boo. But there are happy perfumes to cheer us up!
SOTD is No 19 EDT. So perfect! I wanted leather today, but Cuir de Lancôme seemed too smooth, Cuir Cannage too sweet … No 19 is refined and austere and I love it
I had my first experience with that one this weekend when I was catsitting for a friend whose mother had given her some vintage No. 19, and I realized how much I liked it. Something very refreshing about it. You smell lovely.
Scent twins! Green, crisp and perfect!
Such gorgeous stuff.
I like the EdP too, but it’s rosier. More friendly, less austere… but the vintage EdT is basically perfect. I’ve always been puzzled as to why I didn’t like the parfum (yes, even vintage) nearly as much, but then I realized that it’s much stronger on the vetiver, which is not a favorite note for me. So. Vintage EdT and current EdP, please.
No 19 is so great! I was thinking of wearing that today – the greens are calling out to me – but I needed something cozier.
Me too! Or it sounds like me three now?
It’s one of my favorites. I wore a respectable amount to the office, then drenched myself in it when I got home.
Rozy edp today since it’s such a bright happy scent
Beautiful – such a mood enhancer!
OJ Ta’if. Fresh wet roses and sugary dates: perfect.
SOTD Bois des Iles (Hello Deva!). It’s my favorite Chanel by far, for once a 75 ml bottle doesn’t feel too big. It’s one of those scents that are innoffensive and never wrong- but still very beatiful.
After yoga class and shower I’ll probably put on something heavier, maybe SHL 777 Oumma again.
Twins! I can totally see going through a 75ml bottle quick as a wink.
Today I’m wearing Amber Oud by Pd’N.
Funny you should post Red Hots as I had such a craving for those last week I went to a great midtown candy store and purchased about $8 worth!
Fresh off my vacation in Ireland where I got a chance to visit the lovely Burren Perfumery where I bought a bottle of their Frond scent that I’m wearing today.
Oh nice! I have family in SW Cork- the Beara Peninsula to be precise. I was really hoping to get there this year. What a great score at Burren Perfumery- I will have to research it.
Ah, wish I could be back in Ireland and at the Burren. I bought a sample pack of their scents, which I enjoyed briefly–they don’t last at all on me.
Today I wore the critically-unacclaimed Eau d’Ikar by Sisley. It was nice enough, but if it were brighter, more transparent or longer lasting it would have been elevated to something more than merely pleasant.
It’s an Amouage day for me and went with Memoir.
Thumbs up!
Good choice!
I started with Daim Blond which really doesn’t work for me, and now I’m wearing Santal Massoia, which reminds me a lot of Philosykos. I think I might add some Memoirs of a Trespasser to my other wrist though, that sounds really yummy right now.
They both have that fig leaf note which I don’t like, and thus neither of those work for me!
I really hate fig leaf.
SOTD Rochas Femme
Un Crime Exotique is one of my very favorite scents! I’m so glad someone else appreciates its cinnamon goodness.
I am sampling Charenton Macerations Christopher Street today. It opens with a big blast of citrus with spice and then there’s this sort of sweaty leather note. I have enough leathers so I’ll probably pass on this one.
Love Christopher Street. I don’t get so much leather on me – more spices in the dry down, but the citrusy opening is so much like a good margarita.
Feeling like I’m about to get a headache, so thought Lubin Gin Fizz would not bother me.
Hope your head behaves.
Thansk Mals! It didn’t get too bad. And my Thymes Agave Nectar hand cream added a little oomph.
AG Nuit Etoilee, which I know is a polarizing scent for some but I like it very much and it wears well in the outside heat and the office chill. I wonder what it would smell like with a shot of cinnamon added, hmm.
I keep seeing that one at Winners (TJ Max) but I’ve resisted the temptation to blind buy it thus far.
I love it and the bottle is a beautiful blue. It is sweet and piney and minty – it is not for everyone!
Are you wearing EDP or EDT?
We’re having a cold blast in the Midwest for a few days, so I’m wearing Lorenzo Villoresi Teint de Neige. It’s quite intense, so I find it to be best in cold weather.
You smell great, I love this. It is my comfort scent, so powdery and perfect
I’m trying Hermes Un Jardin sur le Nil again today and I’m not really sure what to make of it. It smells like mentholated vegetables at the moment. The last time I wore this I sprayed some on my neck. By the end of the day it had faded completely but when I went to wash my face before bed I was struck by how wonderful my face wash suddenly smelled. It took a moment to remember that I had sprayed my neck with perfume. No Hermes face wash for me after all.
On me, Un Jardin sur le Nil was all chopped veggies with pale woods in the base. Not the kind of gourmand I go for
Checked out the US Hermes site: you are right, those “tailor-made” sets need to come to Canada!
Fingers crossed.
Bitterly cold here with record-breaking temps anticipated tonight, adding some powder and spice and a little floral or two to today’s dark cocoa and keeping warm with Bvlgari Blv Notte. Haven’t worn this one in awhile and it’s perfect for today.
Had a surprise errand this morning, and then wound up doing a whooooole bunch more errands, so never put on any scent this morning. I feel sort of naked.
Now I’m home and think I might go for… Hmm… Tabac Aurea maybe.
Incidentally, after almost a month’s worth of tech issues with my blog, it’s back up. Yay!
Eek! That sounds like a lot of problems. It’s awful having tech issues. I sympathise.
Yay – going to have a look now!
Oh that’s such a good one on a frosty day! And happy you got your blog up and running
I hate that naked without perfume feeling
Decided on a lavish dollop or two of vintage (60s? 70s?) Emeraude parfum de toilette. I smell so good. I smell SO good.
And made myself an iced decaf latte… with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Because hey. Ice cream.
Vintage Emeraude is so lovely! I should wear it more often than I do. It’s one of my fav bedtime frags.
It’s really good at bedtime, that and Shalimar Light.
Currently on the couch with a thumping headache (over tired) and just ate a Mars Bar (very quickly). No perfume tonight but today I was testing a few samples from Nicolas de Barry all based on historical figures. La Reine de Margot, George Sand, Madame Pompadour. … Have a couple more to go.
It’s a long meeting day for me, so I went with Guerlain’s Bois d’Armenie. Cheers!
I was inspired by Jonas’ remarks on vetiver yesterday, so today I am wearing Sel de Vetiver on my upper arms with some Terre d’Hermes on my forearms and I am totally satisfied
I’m wearing Bulgari Omnia today. I’m still on my sandalwood(ish) kick, but I wasn’t feeling great this morning and wanted something cozy but not too obtrusive.
I was on the bus going to house calls for most of the day. Because of the storms, the public transportation has been on a somewhat creative timetable – it’s the first time I have ever seen my smartphone bus tracker keep increasing the time of bus arrival. After waiting in the cold for 25 minutes when bus 2 finally arrived today it was so crowded that not all the standing people had something to hold onto, we stayed upright by squishing together in our padded winter garb. needless to say, the busses are incredibly filthy and we were all breathing eachother’s used air everyone’s immune systems got a workout.
I saw the new bottle of Indochine on the table when I got home and sprayed generously. I’m thinking that it smells very sandalwoody.
Oh my, you deserve some fragrant therapy after that day!
Indochine to the rescue! I really realy really hate smelling trapped air!
Yikes! Used air sounds very unpleasant! Glad you got good dose of Indochine when you home. That is a well loved bottle in my collection.
SOTD = Guerlain Tonka Imperial
Yes, I am so back in cozy today. After I snubbed it for Guerlain Winter Edition Friday, it kept mocking me and I caved n. Boy oh boy – the cold brought out its smokiness which I never really got much of when I wear this in warm weather. I love this to pieces!
Dior Mitzah for me today, a double dose! So glad to have the huge bottle since they inexplicably discontinued it.