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Tuesday scent of the day 3/24

Posted by Robin on 24 March 2015 179 Comments

homer-oranges

Happy Tuesday! If you have a moment, do tell us your fragrance of the day.

I'm wearing Parfum d'Empire Azemour Les Orangers, again.

Reminder: this Friday, 27 March, is Figgy Friday: wear a fig perfume, if you dare. I know some of you won't dare, so partial credit for other dried fruit notes.

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.

Note: top image is Oranges on a Branch [cropped] by Winslow Homer, via Wikimedia Commons.

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  1. AfonsoC says:
    24 March 2015 at 9:31 am

    My SOTD is Nuit de Nöel EDT. It’s a sample I’m testing for the second time, and I’m really enjoying its mossy ylang-ylang. Doesn’t really remind me of Christmas though :)

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    • Robin says:
      24 March 2015 at 9:51 am

      Such a pretty scent…

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    • AnnS says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:18 am

      There is no other fragrance remotely similar to NdN. It is truly unique and very interesting.

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  2. kindcrow says:
    24 March 2015 at 9:31 am

    I’m starting the day with Demeter Pineapple. It smells like canned pineapple in light syrup.

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    • Robin says:
      24 March 2015 at 9:51 am

      Fun! I need to try that one.

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    • PriscillaE says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:13 am

      The only pineapple scent that I have is Smell Bent’s Ice Station Pineapple. What other pineapple-centric fragrances are out there?

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      • mals86 says:
        24 March 2015 at 10:23 am

        Ananas Fizz (L’Artisan, I think). Jean Patou Colony. Azzaro 9.

        Pineapple doesn’t show up much, does it?

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        • Sajini says:
          24 March 2015 at 9:06 pm

          I love Ananas Fizz – someone from here, was it Hajusuuri?- sent me a decant and I ended up blowing through it last summer. It was the perfect perfume to wear to outdoor concerts and parties in the hot weather. Another very generous nst-er has kindly swapped me a big bottle of Fizz for some wool. Woohoo for pineapple!

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      • MikasMinion says:
        24 March 2015 at 10:25 am

        I think Agonist Isis smells just like pineapple candy. I don’t know that it’s supposed to but that’s what I get every time.

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      • bardot says:
        24 March 2015 at 11:06 am

        Midnight Fleur from Nest smells like pineapple to me but it’s not listed as a note.

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        • kindcrow says:
          24 March 2015 at 8:25 pm

          I smell fruit in the top notes of Midnight Fleur.

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      • farouche says:
        24 March 2015 at 11:21 am

        Salvador Dali Laguna has a big pineapple presence (along with other fruits).

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      • pyramus says:
        24 March 2015 at 12:28 pm

        CSP once had Vanille Pineapple and it was just delightful. Demeter also had a line of Hawaiian scents, one of which was a pineapple-orange-rum concoction called Blue Hawaiian.

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      • odonata9 says:
        24 March 2015 at 1:44 pm

        Histoires de Perfume 1804 (George Sand) has pineapple, but it’s a weird one. Has a bit more patchouli than I like, so I passed on my sample. The Non-blonde and PST have reviews.

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        • kindcrow says:
          24 March 2015 at 3:50 pm

          I did not like George Sand. IIRC, I didn’t smell much fruit and it was too perfumey for me.

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      • Sajini says:
        24 March 2015 at 2:36 pm

        I love a smidge of pineapple in perfume, makes me happy. The original Armani edp from the 80’s has a lovely touch of pineapple.

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      • kindcrow says:
        24 March 2015 at 3:47 pm

        I like Ice Station Pineapple.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        24 March 2015 at 7:14 pm

        Creed Aventus

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      • kindcrow says:
        24 March 2015 at 8:53 pm

        Fruit Defendu. There is a review at https://chemistinthebottle.wordpress.com/2014/04/22/terry-de-gunzburg-bleu-paradis-fruit-defendu/.

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        • Sajini says:
          24 March 2015 at 9:09 pm

          ..or how to defend yourself with a piece of fruit. Anyone remember that Monty python sketch?

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          • kindcrow says:
            24 March 2015 at 11:44 pm

            Yeah! Or was it against someone with a piece of fruit? Eric Idle’s deliberate (and repeated) pronunciation of “pointed stick” was funny.

      • kindcrow says:
        25 March 2015 at 12:06 am

        Pacifica’s Brazilian Mango Grapefruit.

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        • bardot says:
          25 March 2015 at 8:31 am

          Oh yes! I love that one in the summer!!!

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  3. austenfan says:
    24 March 2015 at 9:35 am

    Lovely picture! And lovely perfume. My SOTD is Amouage Ciel which I’m rather enjoying but it does not seem very Amouage somehow.

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    • Jenkr says:
      24 March 2015 at 9:39 am

      That was my thought too when I tried it. It’s an older Amouage (pre-Christopher Chong) so it’s quite different from the norm. I still like it though. It’s nice to have such a light fragrance in the line.

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      • austenfan says:
        24 March 2015 at 10:06 am

        But it’s so unlike it’s contemporary Amouages as well, so it can’t just be due to Chong’s influence.

        While I do enjoy it I would never spend this much money on this particular Amouage, it smells too much like shampoo to me, even though it is very nice shampoo.

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        • Jenkr says:
          24 March 2015 at 10:34 am

          Agreed. It’s still a very “common” sort of fragrance, but it’s the best version of it. :)

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          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            24 March 2015 at 10:48 am

            I really like Ciel. I think there are some Amouages like Honour and Reflection that aren’t show stoppers like Lyric Gold etc etc..but I still love them any way.

            I find Ciel to be very lovely, feminine…
            My favorite is Journey Woman. I am also liking my sample of Fate Woman & Sunshine as well.

          • AnnS says:
            24 March 2015 at 11:19 am

            I another house had released Ciel, I think it would be a very popular modern white flower fragrance. But it is indeed expensive for that style. Honour is very pretty and reminds me a lot of the Gardenia Passion that AG does.

          • austenfan says:
            24 March 2015 at 11:38 am

            I agree, it is way to expensive for what it is. I haven’t tried Honour yet, but I’m curious now, I like Gardenia Passion

  4. Jenkr says:
    24 March 2015 at 9:37 am

    Wearing Jardins d’Armide by Oriza Legrand today. I needed something powdery and soft today.

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    • Robin says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:53 am

      And you found it! I like that one.

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    • thegoddessrena says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:01 am

      I think it was my most-worn perfume last year

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    • hajusuuri says:
      24 March 2015 at 7:17 pm

      This one was a powdee explosion on me – like not love. My go to powder is SHL 777 Khol de Bahrein.

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  5. Bexca says:
    24 March 2015 at 9:49 am

    Mitsouko. Because it’s Tuesday.

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    • Robin says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:53 am

      :-)

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  6. ihadanidea says:
    24 March 2015 at 9:53 am

    I just received a bunch of delicious rose samples from AnnS (thank you dear!) so I have Ce Soir ou Jamais on one hand and Nahema on the other. Leaning into decadence today.

    Have a lovely one, sniffy friends.

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    • mals86 says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:27 am

      Enjoy your decadence. :)

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      • ihadanidea says:
        24 March 2015 at 10:34 am

        Oh I AM, dear Mals. Hope you’re enjoying some yourself. :)

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    • AnnS says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:20 am

      ;-) I think that CSOJ is a kissing cousin to the La Fille de Berlin, so I want to hear your thoughts on that….

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      • ihadanidea says:
        24 March 2015 at 11:26 am

        I can definitely see it. It’s still in the early stages, but the big, juicy rosiness with the hint of amber in the background is definitely related. And why I am loving this. Thank you so much for this!

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      • ihadanidea says:
        24 March 2015 at 12:30 pm

        I am also loving what is happening with Nahema on my left hand right now….gorgeous.

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        • AnnS says:
          24 March 2015 at 1:19 pm

          Nahema is on a planet all by herself.

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          • ihadanidea says:
            24 March 2015 at 1:58 pm

            I’m ready to move there.

            But this is the old version, right? I wonder how the new compares…probably not well.

          • AnnS says:
            24 March 2015 at 4:52 pm

            Yes, this is the edp from the black and gold striped box.

  7. thegoddessrena says:
    24 March 2015 at 9:57 am

    I am wearing OJ Ta’if which has been on my wishlist forever and I finally scored some off ebay. Yay! It feels very satisfying to have finally gotten the oldest thing on my wishlist

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    • minteacup says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:06 am

      I love that check-it-off-the list moment. OJ Ta’if is so good. It’s my go-to “nice dinner party” perfume because it’s so scrumptious, but it always gives me a spring in my step. Do you love it?!

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      • thegoddessrena says:
        24 March 2015 at 10:24 am

        I think it’s been on my list for at least 7 years, maybe more. Consistent long term love

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    • ihadanidea says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:25 am

      Yaaay! Congratulations.

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    • AnnS says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:21 am

      When you’ve wanted something for a long time, you know you really want it. Congrats. Ta’if is gorgeous!

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  8. minteacup says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:04 am

    Good morning/afternoon, y’all. I am wearing a snuggly dose of Safran Troublant today. I’m staying in and catching up on the perfume blogs. I was in a car accident last night… my car is tiny, and the car that rear ended me was a big SUV, so you can imagine how that worked out on the expressway. I’m bruised and sore today so I’m grateful for my big mug of tea, my soft pajamas, and my good perfume. I feel so anxious because I had a load of time-sensitive work to do this week and I’m not mentally “there” at all. Wah.

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    • Eleebelle says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:10 am

      Goodness, glad you’re ok (if a little bruised)! Wishing you a speedy mental and physical recovery!

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    • missylulu says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:21 am

      Oh my word, glad you are okay. Staying in and snuggling up sounds like just the remedy. I’m sorry you have so much work to do; I imagine that is very stressful. But make sure that you have time to physically and mentally recover, too! A cup of tea, favorite jammies, and perfume sounds like the perfect remedy.

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    • kindcrow says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:21 am

      So scary! Sending positive vibes your way.

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    • ihadanidea says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:27 am

      So glad it wasn’t worse! Drink that tea, huff that perfume, and feel better soon.

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    • mals86 says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:29 am

      Glad you’re still with us. Rest up and bask in gratitude for all the good things!

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    • Jenkr says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:36 am

      So glad you are ok! Hope the aches go away soon.

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    • Robin says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:53 am

      Gosh, glad it was not worse.

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    • rose pepper says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:20 am

      Gah! So scary. Glad you made it out ok and hope you get the time you need to recover.

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    • farouche says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:23 am

      How frightening! I’m glad you are OK.

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    • AnnS says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:23 am

      Do the best you can and take care of yourself. Any car impact crash is stressful on the body and causes mental anxiety too, so you need to be good to yourself until you feel better.

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    • Laila says:
      24 March 2015 at 12:03 pm

      Sending more positive ‘take good care of yourself’ vibes your way.

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    • missionista says:
      24 March 2015 at 12:04 pm

      Glad you’re OK! Be gentle to yourself. I hope you enjoy the tea, perfume and jammies.

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      24 March 2015 at 1:31 pm

      Bummer about the work piling up, but you do really need a time out. Take care of yourself. Glad you are okay!

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    • MikasMinion says:
      24 March 2015 at 2:14 pm

      Glad you’re ok. Too bad you can’t just take some time to repair, I’m sure you need it. Mental trauma is so hard to recover from when you can’t focus on doing so. *hugs*

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    • Sajini says:
      24 March 2015 at 3:06 pm

      Oh so sorry that happened. Rest and restoring equilibrium is way more important than work timelines. Take good care.

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    • Nightingale says:
      24 March 2015 at 7:06 pm

      Send a big (yet gentle) virtual hug!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      24 March 2015 at 7:20 pm

      Oh no! Sending healing thoughts your way!

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  9. missionista says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:09 am

    Wearing D-Squared She Wood, and thinking I might need a bottle, or at least a large decant. I just finished the sample, and it’s lovely, albeit in a fake wood panelling sort of way.

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    • Delacey says:
      24 March 2015 at 12:41 pm

      Interesting. I tried He Wood last year, and liked it but didn’t get it. Now that I’ve been learning to like violet more, I’m regretting it, as it was a great deal. Is She Wood also violet tinged? I’ve never seen it around…

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      • missionista says:
        24 March 2015 at 2:18 pm

        Delacey, she-wood is very violetty.

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      24 March 2015 at 1:35 pm

      Random but I remember seeing She Wood sold on Overstock.com and debating a blind buy.. Might still be there. O’s perfume prices are sometimes much higher than Amazon….. So I do not know if it was a good price.

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      • missionista says:
        24 March 2015 at 2:18 pm

        I did a quick look and saw some for around $30 online. I figure I can take some time to decide about this.

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    • nozknoz says:
      24 March 2015 at 5:39 pm

      I come here to be among people who, like me, can say, “I might need a bottle… it’s lovely, albeit in a fake wood panelling sort of way.” ;-)

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  10. PriscillaE says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:16 am

    Wearing Jour d”Hermes today for the first time. Love it so far.

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    • SheriG says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:31 am

      Ahh, LOVE Jour d’Hermes – you smell great!

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    • Jenkr says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:44 am

      Jour is such an amazing fragrance! You smell great. :)

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    • Delacey says:
      24 March 2015 at 12:41 pm

      I wore this a lot over the winter; perhaps counter-intuitive, but it felt like so much sunshine on grey days.

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  11. floragal says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:18 am

    Gorgeous watercolor by Homer! My husband, an artist, is actually working on a series of lemon and orange oil paintings… so beautiful!

    SOTD is Dune.

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    • mals86 says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:30 am

      It *IS* gorgeous. I almost squint into the hard white sunshine on those oranges.

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  12. hajusuuri says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:18 am

    SOTD = Chanel Les Exclusifs Coromandel

    Everytime I wear this, I just want to shout Hallelujah even though there’s nothing churchy about this. This gourmiental is delicious!

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    • floragal says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:27 am

      LOVE Coromandel! It’s really a delicious scent.

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    • Jenkr says:
      24 March 2015 at 10:45 am

      Mmm, Coromandel is definitely a delicious perfume.

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    • bardot says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:09 am

      Is that a new classification “gourmiental” :) ? I love it! I am a “gourmiental fan too !

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      • hajusuuri says:
        24 March 2015 at 7:22 pm

        I totally made that up :-)

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    • bardot says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:21 am

      and a bit off topic but do the Sephoras in Manhattan carry the Commodity brand perfumes? If so, have you sampled any? My local Sephora is really limited in their selection…can’t even get the Alteliers colognes unless I order online.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        24 March 2015 at 7:25 pm

        I have never seen that brand! My local Sephora is now carrying the Atelier Cologne line and I was able to sample them leisurely and acquired samples for a blogger-friend. I liked 2 of the 4 (the 2 citrus ones).

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    • missionista says:
      24 March 2015 at 12:04 pm

      So true.

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  13. Ajda says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:26 am

    SOTD is Miller Harris La Pluie. My decant is almost empty and a FB is on its way, yay!
    I’m getting a FB of Azemour some time this year as well :).

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    • nozknoz says:
      24 March 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Oh, I really like La Pluie, need to get that out!

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    • Robin says:
      24 March 2015 at 7:56 pm

      It is lovely to have a FB of Azemour :-)

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  14. missylulu says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:29 am

    No SOTD yet, but after work, I am thinking about some Apres L’Ondee. It’s a cool, stormy spring day and I think that will hit the spot. I’m getting into my jammies and putting on “The Leopard” as soon as I walk in the door.

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  15. Dawn says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:31 am

    At this point, I am looking for something comforting. It’s either Chanel no 5 or Shalimar. I just can’t make my mind but that isn’t unusual.

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    • AnnS says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:43 am

      You could do No 5 for the day, and Shalimar for the evening…. Either way you can’t go wrong.

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      • Jenkr says:
        24 March 2015 at 11:53 am

        That’s exactly what I was thinking.

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  16. SheriG says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:33 am

    Envious of all of you getting to spend the day in warm, soft jammies. I’m in Tabac Blond, getting ready to head to work and slay the paper dragons (filing, ugh). Have a lovely day, all!

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  17. mals86 says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:38 am

    All my daffodils have popped open, and in honor of that I’m wearing Le Temps d’une Fete.

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    • AnnS says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:43 am

      Ah, jealous! You smell great and I can’t wait for spring flowers up here. Daffys have just arrived at all the grocery stores so that’s still good.

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    • missylulu says:
      24 March 2015 at 1:09 pm

      Oh hurray! Le Temps d’Une Fete is a perfect way to celebrate your happy daffodils. Ours look like they’re going to bloom in a day or two, and I may have to copy and celebrate the same way!

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  18. bardot says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:38 am

    Nerola Orange Blossom from Pacifica….I needed a pick me up today.

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  19. happy888cat says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:50 am

    SOTD: Hermes 24 Faubourg Extrait.
    Feelin’ good!

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  20. flannery says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:52 am

    Atelier’s wonderful peachy leather Rendez-Vous, a lovely osmanthus that lasts all day.

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  21. katrina says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:54 am

    Good morning! My tulip and daffodil sprouts are covered in snow and waiting for a warm up. SOTD is Jacomo Silences, and listening to old 80’s goth bands. Seems kind of a perfect match; PIL and Silences!

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    • missionista says:
      24 March 2015 at 12:05 pm

      OMG, I used to love PiL! I saw them a couple of times, and they put on a fun show.

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      • katrina says:
        24 March 2015 at 1:02 pm

        Pandora has been great – “Rise” followed by “Bela Lugosi Is Dead” and then “Waiting Room” by Fugazi. And Silences is perfect for it! Wish I wore this scent back in the day!

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        • missionista says:
          24 March 2015 at 2:19 pm

          The bats have left the belltower…Ah, such memories.

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          • katrina says:
            24 March 2015 at 11:51 pm

            :-)

  22. meredifay says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:55 am

    SOTD= Iris Poudre. Just love this! Looking forward to a wrist to wrist comparison with Scent of Hope, which should get here any day now…

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    • rose pepper says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:22 am

      Ooh, I’d love to hear how they compare :)

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      • meredifay says:
        24 March 2015 at 12:37 pm

        I expect I will be unable to restrain myself from telling everyone what I think! LOL!

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        • hajusuuri says:
          24 March 2015 at 7:30 pm

          On me they are very different like night and day but I love them both. I would put Iris Poudre and AG Heure Exquise on one end and Scent of Hope and Iris Silver Mist on the other.

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  23. Elisa says:
    24 March 2015 at 11:00 am

    Robin, I had an idea for a poll — wear something with a beautiful bottle (or something you bought in part for the bottle).

    I’m wearing my sample of Equistrius — continuing low-key quest for an iris that moves me. As it happens, this one I can barely smell.

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    • Robin says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:16 am

      That is on my list! I’ll try to move it up to sooner rather than later.

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      • Elisa says:
        24 March 2015 at 11:29 am

        Oh! Maybe it wasn’t my idea at all! :)

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        • Robin says:
          24 March 2015 at 11:51 am

          Well it wasn’t mine either…it’s on my list from one of the early polls asking for ideas. We’re going to do a “Dealer’s Choice” next month too — propose a theme for a Friday community project, and wear a fragrance that fits your theme.

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          • thegoddessrena says:
            24 March 2015 at 1:28 pm

            I love a dealer’s choice idea! A spring perfume, love at first sniff, rose perfume, complimented perfume, and if I’m not feeling those I could always revert to random sample

          • Robin says:
            24 March 2015 at 7:58 pm

            I figured it would be a fun way to collect more poll ideas :-)

    • eswift83 says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:39 am

      That one disappears pretty quickly on me, too…

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      • Elisa says:
        24 March 2015 at 11:57 am

        I can actually smell it more after the opening, but it’s pretty quiet.

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  24. Deva says:
    24 March 2015 at 11:07 am

    Oh, I love so many for the Parfum d’Empire line! So miffed about the loss the of the 50ml bottles (still!). I may never get over it.
    So I will have to settle for decants, it seems.

    SOTD is Chanel Bois de Iles. Nuff said ;)

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    • ggperfume says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:13 am

      Bois des Iles – excellent choice.

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    • Ajda says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:14 am

      Everyone needs to start offering travel spray sets!

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      • Ajda says:
        24 March 2015 at 11:23 am

        I meant as opposed to just huge 100 ml bottles :).

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        • Deva says:
          24 March 2015 at 11:51 am

          I agree 100%! Especially considering the rapidly rising costs…..

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      • AnnS says:
        24 March 2015 at 11:44 am

        AGREE!!

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  25. ggperfume says:
    24 March 2015 at 11:16 am

    SOTD: Chanel no 22, starting with bath powder and body lotion, then a bit of vintage parfum. Pampering myself.

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  26. rose pepper says:
    24 March 2015 at 11:24 am

    SOTD is JCrew No 57. I’ve been so busy lately that it is easy to just wear my go-to fragrances.

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  27. Mary Carol says:
    24 March 2015 at 11:27 am

    I am wearing AG Mandragore. It’s nice in the spring (and any other season, too.)

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  28. farouche says:
    24 March 2015 at 11:27 am

    SOTD: Ninfeo Mio, one of my favorite summertime fragrances but quite fleeting on me. I’m doing a figgy week since I generally like this note.

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    • AnnS says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:45 am

      I’ll be wearing NM on Friday for sure.

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    • Deva says:
      24 March 2015 at 11:54 am

      That will be my Friday pick as well. Luckily, it lasts a good long time on me, although the dry down is very close to the body. I love my little frosted green bottle and it’s a wonderfully refreshing scent on hot humid days.

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    • floragal says:
      24 March 2015 at 4:10 pm

      NM stays with me all day! And to me it’s not fig at all, but lavender. So odd…

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  29. eswift83 says:
    24 March 2015 at 11:38 am

    I’m in L’Artisan Aedes. What a gorgeous scent, it always lifts me up.

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  30. platinum14 says:
    24 March 2015 at 11:42 am

    I so thoroughly enjoyed Vent Vert yesterday (and received so many nice comments here on NST) that I decided to wear it again. I usually only reach for it later in the spring, you know, when it’s not just “technically” spring but when you can actually feel it…
    But wearing it now seems to bring out some of the creamy side of VV.

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  31. AnnS says:
    24 March 2015 at 11:45 am

    I wanted to dive into a frag I’d not worn in a few months that was happy, flowery and warm all at the same time, so I picked Thierry Mugler Alien Essence Absolue.

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  32. Laila says:
    24 March 2015 at 12:07 pm

    Draining the last of my decant of Chanel 28 La Pausa. My nose seems to pick up a violet note that warms up the cool iris, but perhaps it’s just wishful thinking since I love violet but iris not so much.

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  33. pixel says:
    24 March 2015 at 12:09 pm

    TF testing continues… Sahara Noir today. Nice but… it’s reading as “fattier” than I prefer for my incense. If that makes any sense. (Just as well since I need another incense perfume like….)

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  34. pyramus says:
    24 March 2015 at 12:43 pm

    I wore Cuir d’Ange today and it is bliss: a soft, supple, creamy leather, very close to the skin.

    We went all over Berlin today (Reichstag, former East Berlin, Potsdamer Platz, and many others besides). I stayed at Galeria Kaufhof while Jim went back to the hotel to get a jacket, and I ended up in the fragrance department, and I am almost ashamed to say that I bought some more stuff. But it was cheap! And limited edition! And you can’t get it in Canada! The German cologne line 4711 has a line called Acqua Colonia, and I got a set of five wee 8-mL bottles of Lemon and Ginger, Blood Orange and Basil, Pink Pepper (yes, I know) and Grapefruit, Melissa and Verbena, and Mandarine and Cardamom. As well, they had ONE BOTTLE LEFT of the limited-edition Hazelnut and Tonka, and obviously after trying it from the tester I had to have that, right?

    They also had much of the Serge Lutens export line, and after trying but not wearing L’Orpheline and La Religeuse, I can pretty definitely say that I don’t need them. They also — unsurprisingly, I guess — had a ton of German lines that I used to see in Canada but haven’t in years, such as Otto Kern and Jil Sander.

    And though we have another nine days to go on our trip, I am done shopping for scents, partly because really that has to be enough and partly because nothing else is going to fit into my luggage.

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    • thegoddessrena says:
      24 March 2015 at 1:20 pm

      Your souvenir perfumes will remind you of your trip each time you use one. I bet I would have gone perfume crazy in similar circumstances. Sounds like a great vacation :-)

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      • ggperfume says:
        24 March 2015 at 3:28 pm

        Agree!

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    • Deva says:
      24 March 2015 at 1:54 pm

      Oh what’s fantastic time you’re having! Sometimes it just makes no sense to say “no” to a wonderful perfume deal. That hazelnut and tonka sounds right up my alley- if you fall out of love with it, you know who to call ;)

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      • Laila says:
        24 March 2015 at 2:45 pm

        And if you can’t reach Deva, call me! Mmmmm, hazlenut + tonka . . .

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    • floragal says:
      24 March 2015 at 4:09 pm

      I’ve fallen hard for Cuir d’Ange. I’m either getting another decant or just going for it.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      24 March 2015 at 7:36 pm

      I went to Berlin prefumista. One of these days I will make it back there. Enjoy your perfumes!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        24 March 2015 at 7:38 pm

        That would be PRE-perfumista

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        • kindcrow says:
          25 March 2015 at 12:21 am

          No need to correct yourself. I thought that you had purposefully created a portmanteau word :-)

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    • kindcrow says:
      25 March 2015 at 12:16 am

      Oh, I saw those Acqua Colonia frags on-line. Wish they sold them in the U.S.!

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  35. Delacey says:
    24 March 2015 at 12:46 pm

    Wearing Burberry Brit Rhythm for Her today, from a sample that languished untouched until I read some good reviews and remembered I had some. I do like the lavender tones, rather washed out and warmed up, compared to fresh garden lavender.

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    • meredifay says:
      24 March 2015 at 4:07 pm

      I find this cheerful and soothing. Sometimes I
      I put some on a little while before I go to bed, to help unwind…

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      • Delacey says:
        25 March 2015 at 12:18 am

        A bit late, but yes, I agree. And also, for how soft a scent, also very tenacious: the few sprays I put on 12 hours ago are still very present on my skin.

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  36. foxbins says:
    24 March 2015 at 1:02 pm

    Scent twins with Deva today in Bois des Iles edt. This is a pale sister of the parfum, but smells nice nonetheless.

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    • Deva says:
      24 March 2015 at 1:59 pm

      ^5 Scent Sister! AnnS sent me some of her precious extrait along with the edt, and when I tried the extrait yesterday, I almost died! No joke, I think I had a neurological event and went out of my mind! I started speaking in tongues again and that hasn’t happened since I experienced Onda VdE!

      You smell beyond beautiful!

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      • foxbins says:
        24 March 2015 at 5:40 pm

        Yes, the parfum is really something special. Wish I had a vat of it.

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  37. AnnieA says:
    24 March 2015 at 1:09 pm

    For Keep It Simple Tuesday it’s the all-star Ferre.

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    • FearsMice says:
      24 March 2015 at 9:58 pm

      Hey, AnnieA — I remember that you wore Adam Levine for Women a lot on Keep It Simple days during the winter — so when I had a chance to get a sample, I went for it — and I like it! Wore it yesterday and today to fend off the still-chilly air here.

      Ferre is great, too.

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  38. Jonas says:
    24 March 2015 at 1:21 pm

    Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale. It smells very fizzy, like Jamaican ginger beer mixed with San Pellegrino Clementina.

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    • bardot says:
      24 March 2015 at 1:49 pm

      Yum to both the drinks and fragrance!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      24 March 2015 at 7:41 pm

      This was one of the two that I liked from the 4 that launched recently!

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      • Jonas says:
        24 March 2015 at 9:05 pm

        What was the other one you liked? I picked up samples of mandarine, figuier, and cedre at sephora. I really like mandarine glaciale and will likely pick up the travel spray. Cedre was disappointing but I’ll give it another chance. I found it very syrupy which was pretty unexpected.

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  39. Oakland Fresca says:
    24 March 2015 at 1:43 pm

    I’m with today’s folks in PJs. My little one is home sick so we are hunkered in bed together with his cat formerly known as kitten (now 14 pounds and NOT fat, just part lemur) reading. SOTD the original Prada, the Amber one. I am the rare Ambree detractor.

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    • Nightingale says:
      24 March 2015 at 7:01 pm

      Oh no! My guy was feeling better by dinner time yesterday, hope your kiddo is feeling better just as quickly!
      Part cat part lemur sounds fascinating!

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  40. Gi says:
    24 March 2015 at 1:53 pm

    Doing an Hermes week this week. Today I went with Rose Ikebana, which I don’t give nearly enough wear time for some reason. Very lively and refreshing today, though I don’t think it will make it to lunchtime. That might be the reason.

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  41. odonata9 says:
    24 March 2015 at 1:55 pm

    Wearing Demeter Ginger Ale today. It’s so sparkly, my nose tingled! It’s not long-lasting of course, so may spray more later or another one, like Wet Garden.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      24 March 2015 at 2:26 pm

      I looked in the Demeter site over the weekend but ended up abandoning my cart because of the overwhelming number of options.

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      • odonata9 says:
        24 March 2015 at 3:10 pm

        There really are too many! And they are pretty cheap and most have smaller sizes, so you can go a little crazy. I only have 3 and found them on overstock.com. Not sure if they still have them or not.

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  42. MikasMinion says:
    24 March 2015 at 2:37 pm

    I’m wearing No.5 today. We have plumbers and air conditioner folks coming to the house today and it just stresses me out to have people around. I never know what to do with myself and end up hovering.
    I am currently at one of my least favorite places, the laundromat, washing the too-big-for-our-washer coverlet and wondering what the lady next to me did to make her laundry smell that terrible. My stomach actually heaved when she opened the plastic bag and put her stuff in the washer and I have a pretty strong stomach. In fact, someone must have complained because the attendant has just asked her to leave after her wash cycle.

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    • AnnS says:
      24 March 2015 at 4:53 pm

      I hope your No 5 helps you power through your day. It sounds like one to forget and put behind you.

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    • nozknoz says:
      24 March 2015 at 5:48 pm

      What a day! No. 5 was a wise choice, indeed.

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    • MikasMinion says:
      24 March 2015 at 7:16 pm

      AND, I came home and had the great idea to go out and tackle the patch of poison ivy I noticed in the side yard so my super not fun day is complete. The neighbor’s side yard is absolutely full of gorgeous green rash-inducing vine and the previous tenants here piled rocks on the bits that came through the fence instead of spraying it or cutting it out so it has happily rooted on our side and sent runners beneath the grass. Every time I thought I had gotten it all I saw another piece. I have no idea at what point I tore my glove but it was on my less-involved hand so here’s hoping I don’t end up covered.
      I have now taken a cool shower and, in honor of our air conditioner still not working as they didn’t have the part, sprayed on some St. Tropez Dispenser. I think I’ll crank the oven on anyway and make some brownies.

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      • nozknoz says:
        24 March 2015 at 7:46 pm

        OMG, the invasion of the poison ivy sounds like a horror film!

        I was very surprised to see a front yard in my neighborhood where someone has allowed poison ivy to flourish one a front corner of their yard next to the street and neighbor’s yard. There’s no fence either. It seems distinctly unneighborly, possibly hostile.

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        • MikasMinion says:
          24 March 2015 at 7:57 pm

          What’s irritating is that I can’t get into her yard to finish the blasted stuff off. I would happily go over and cut it out, pour stump killer on the remains, and provide her with spray for when it tries again. I think she works nights and just doesn’t care about her house or yard as I haven’t ever seen anyone outside and they have no pets. In fact, we have only seen her once, when we first moved in and she came over to say hello. She seemed nice enough, but…

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  43. Sajini says:
    24 March 2015 at 3:24 pm

    I picked up a bug on vacation so can’t smell much today. Just hunkering down and resting.
    Thanks to everyone who swapped with me!

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  44. cazaubon says:
    24 March 2015 at 4:04 pm

    Amouage Memoir for me today. I don’t know what is wrong with my nose – I put on these huge heavy-hitter perfumes lately and can’t smell them after a couple of hours, when usually I can smell them all day with no problem. Must be hormones.

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  45. Janice says:
    24 March 2015 at 4:42 pm

    Iris Poudre. This can sometimes seem too sweet or too elegant for me but today it’s perfect.

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  46. nozknoz says:
    24 March 2015 at 7:41 pm

    Well, I finally cracked and bought Azemour. I really only needed a decant, and I had one, but it evaporated. It’s not like I’m ever going to forget about Azemour around here. ;-)

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    • Robin says:
      24 March 2015 at 7:57 pm

      LOL — no, you’re not likely to! Congrats on your bottle.

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    • austenfan says:
      25 March 2015 at 6:01 am

      One should never forget about Azemour; it’s way up on my wishlist as well.

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  47. CompassRose says:
    24 March 2015 at 10:28 pm

    I’m wearing Maroma Olibanum Citrus for Men, a cheap “natural” fragrance that I really like, and usually wear on weekends as a comfortable kind of thing. I don’t know why, because I’ve got such a terrible cold that I couldn’t even taste my cup of Lapsang Souchong last night, and certainly can’t smell a quiet little essential oils cologne. I got a couple of whiffs of it at times when blowing my nose.

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    • bardot says:
      25 March 2015 at 8:39 am

      Oh I love the MAroma for men line…my favorite is Lavender Cedarwood!

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