Happy Memorial Day to those of you in the USA! And happy weekend to everyone else.
We're celebrating with our usual open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the perfume you’re wearing today, the fragrance you're wishing you'd bought when you had the chance, or the one you wish you hadn't bought.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
Note: top images from Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade at Facebook.
Freschiiissimo again. I can’t wait until my stuff is delivered and I have a few more options for perfume. Am thinking of wandering to a mall to get a few more samples.
You have been very good about wearing the same thing! When does your stuff arrive?
Theoretically Sunday but it was originally supposed to be here Wed-Fri so I refuse to believe until my stuff is actually in this apartment…
Good luck!
Hope the show up Sunday!
They did. Have unpacked a couple of boxes of perfume and it was such a relief to be able to spritz on some Jardins d’Armide yesterday
Very excited–Mr. Spicebomb and I have just booked plane tickets to Washington, DC in July. Neither of us have explored there before, and I think it’s gonna be a great trip!!! (It also happens to be our 2 year (TWO YEARS!!!) anniversary this July, so that seems like a good celebration!)
I’m guessing I’ll need to pack the Fico di Amalfi, Ninfeo Mio and other light fare? (Cuz, ya’ know, my other option is to just bomb the place with vintage Shalimar or something, and that doesn’t seem very neighborly!)
a judicious application of no 19 might be good too. DC sounds great..it’ll be HOT!
Ooh, good call! I’ll pack some No. 19 edp. I haven’t tried that one in the heat, yet.
Oh, fun…it will be hot, so yes, light fare.
I’m assuming hot and muggy, but I really can only guess. I’ve been in NYC in July, and it was pretty unpleasant.
Hot and muggy but you could get lucky too.
I was there in July and it was pretty H&H. Went to a Nationals game and spent entire game swatting and fending off misquitos! So bring some bug spray, too.
Oh gosh, good suggestion! That wouldn’t have occurred to me. And Mr. S is a Nats man, so we HAVE to go to a game!
I can’t believe it’s been two years already! Of course, when you moved in together I thought, “Well that can’t be. They just met.” My sense of time is all screwed up. Congratulations!
Haha! I know, I think *he’s* doing that too–he made a comment about 6 months ago about us “moving fast.” I had to laugh out loud!
I’m curious – does Mr. Spicebomb know that’s his nickname here, or know that we’re all following your collective story, or otherwise pay attention to your NST posts? My hubby likes being surprised every morning by whatever fragrance I chose for the day and knows I occasionally post here, but as far as I know has no interest in what I say here about him, or us, or perfume … his attention is usually absorbed by reddit.
Anyway, just wondering.
I’ve mentioned to him that he’s known as “Mr. Spicebomb.” He doesn’t love it, but I don’t think he really cares. He certainly never visits the site, so he only knows that I talk about us/him, but not the specifics! It seems like a natural off-shoot of the many tales from my online dating days (years!), when I needed the moral support! So yes, sounds similar to your fella.
I think you’d probably die in DC in July, wearing Shalimar! But sounds like a lovely trip. Enjoy.
Yeah, or it could be WONDERFUL! (For me, maybe, more than for others.) And thank you!
Umm, hate to rain on your parade, but here on the west coast it’s hard to conceptualize how muggy it can get out on the east coast.
The heat and humidity can be intense. PNW humidity is drizzly, cool rain. WA DC humidity is a dense, oppressive , soaking mess. Don’t say you haven’t been warned
Xxoo
Oh, I lived in Minnesota for nearly a decade. I know humidity just fine, thank you!
Wait, just scrolled up and you’ve been to NYC in summer. Didn’t mean to patronize you, just wanted you to be prepared
Haha. No worries!
MN! Heck yeah you do! Lol.
Yeah, and I was an ecology field researcher for some of that time–humidity and biting horse flies! (So, you have to wear long sleaves and tape off your pants with duct tape!) In any case, I *KNOW* humidity.
Reminds me of the time, years ago myself and several others tried to warn a native PNW room
mate about the winter conditions she should expect in her January DC visit for the Obama Inauguration.
The girl kept saying “I’ll be fine with this jacket and gloves I always wear” and refused to borrow thicker layers from anyone, possibly out of pride and definitely some stubbornness.
Pretty sure it was a rude awakening when she got to DC.
But now she knows cold. …
Yeah, it took me -30 degree weather my first winter in MN to understand the difference between a coat and a COAT! They really get the extremes over there!
A parasol would not be amiss. Oh, and I think both the Smithsonian and the Metro system are delightfully air-conditioned. Also, maybe someone had a nice DC perfume store suggestion…
I’ve never felt that I was quite lady-like for a parasol, but perhaps I aught to aspire to be!
Gosh… 2 years? I remember your earliest posts about him! That is great!! We used to live in DC, and yes it can be hot and muggy… but it is such a fun city to be a tourist….Off the beaten path great half day activity? Your timing is perfect for the Wings of Fancy exhibit at Brookside Gardens. The gardens are really pretty and the butterflies are magical. Romantic!
http://www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside/wings_of_fancy.shtm
Thank you for the suggestion!
You might luck out, but, on the average, July is the hottest and most humid month of the year. It’s not unusual to have heat indexes over 100 degrees during the day, and temperatures in the 80s at night. UV is also high (remember, DC is farther south) so you need sunscreen, hats, etc. Offices are often freezing. Museums shouldn’t be so excessively cold. AC in the Metro (subway) system is erratic.
I often take time out from perfume in July because the combination of heat, humidity, UV and sunscreen makes my skin sensitive.
It’s the only time of the year that I appreciate Prada Infusion d’Iris, which seems boring at other times but blessedly untaxing and chilled out on very hot days.
As for shops, I wonder when Ari’s perfume shop Shoshana will be opening. She was planning to move to the Mosaic District (in the Northern Virginia part to the DC metropolitan area) in April.
I have a mini of Infusion d’Iris–maybe it will finally show me its charms!
And yes, I wondered about Shoshanna! I will keep an ear to the ground. . .
Two years?— wow, it hardly seems possible! I remember when you started posting about Mr. SB, too. Hope you have a great trip! And, yeah, hot hot hot baby. Caleche is one that never fails me in the heat. Have you ever tried Anat Fritz Tzora? It’s desert-dry; perfect for heat and humidity.
I know, it seems amazing to me, too! I have a mini of Caleche somewhere. . . I will give it another go. I don’t know Anat Fritz Tzora at all, but I can imagine how dry would be better than sweet.
Marjorie Rose, I’m originally from DC and have been back now for a few years. I hope you and Mr. Spicebomb will enjoy your visit! I rarely go where tourists would, but when I do I’m struck by the grandeur of the architecture and the monumental history. When it’s hot and sticky, I look around and appreciate all who came before and fought to establish this country, the nation’s capitol, and our independence. It was a valiant struggle on their part, so I feel I can endure a little sweat and grubbiness out of respect.
Moist towlette type thingies help, too.
Respect and moist towlettes–check!
Happy Upcoming Anniversary, MR! Will you be in DC for the 4th of July festivities? I love them, despite the nasty-hot discomfort of the summer weather. I’ve never been to Our Lady, of course, but it seems she has you well-covered in the fume department. We do have a Santa Maria Novella boutique here in Chevy Chase, but that’s about as close to ‘unique’ as I can think of. (Ari, please hurry with Shoshana!) And Yes to the bug spray and towlettes suggestions!
Marjorie Rose, I’m from No Cal but lived in DC and now NYC. I think NY is worse because of the concrete and subways and just plain dirt. Less humid but grittier. DC on The Mall can be bright, hot and humid… It is where I started wearing Aliage and Chanel No 19. Still love the blast of green in the summer. Towelettes is good, a hat is good, and a cheap fold up fan from Chinatown is something I carry here once the heat starts. I find the fan is something people envy the most.
The monuments at night are great. So lovely…
I just bought som Ban Total Refresh cooling body cloths at Target last night… Never seen them before. We’ll see….
I will NEVER get used to sweating when I’m just sitting still….
I find Sous Le Toit de Paris is excellent at cutting through humidity. I actually bought it during a heat wave a few years ago so it’s been tested in 100° temps with over 90% humidity
Will have to remember that. I have a small bottle. For some reason, a small spritz is all I need. Lasts forever on me. As does Blanche Immortelle.
SOTD is Jo Malone Red Roses over Blackberry & Bay, as suggested yesterday (by Happycat, I think). So far, I’m liking it. It’s a bit out of my comfort zone as it is now somewhat of a fruity floral, but it’s still grounded with the bay leaf’s earthiness. It’s good to try something new.
There are so many perfume regrets, I can’t name them all. I think most of them involve what I didn’t buy before reformulation, such as Opium and Diorissimo. I wish I had any version of Diorissimo other than what’s out now.
SOTD = Bvlgari Black
This is one of my safe / family-friendly scents and I am with family today and don’t need to invite controversy over my choice of scent; plus, I love it so it is a win-win.
For those of you who have used Lush Ro’s Argan Body Conditioner, besides the scent, what do you like or dislike about it? The other day I had a little bit of time before I needed to be at Penn Station and decided to pop by Lush. The display was so inviting (and I thought it was a hand cream) and I scooped a dollop on my hands. Thank goodness an SA saw me and asked if I wanted to wash my hands. Anyway, all these to say that it felt very good on my hands but I’m not sure how it would be on bigger body parts – could it be too moisturizing (if there is such a thing)? Thanks.
I frequent that Lush a lot and it’s nit always obvious how to use some of their stuff! I’ve only used their solid body conditioners which I like for covering lots of ground in a little time:-) My favorite is King of Skin which I use after bathing. I think they’re all a bit oily. I rub it in well and then towel off. Great for winter but possibly too heavy for summer. The tub stuff is less oily I think.
Maybe I’ll askmfor a sample the next time I’m there.
Hi Hajusuuri,
My container of Ro’s lasted me for nearly two years. A little goes a long way! Besides the gorgeous scent, it was an excellent shaving lotion for legs. Maybe that’s a bit tmi, but that’s what I was using it for.
Sajini, I’m taking notes!
Wow – 2 years! It was quite emolient on my hands so I can see how it would work well for shaving
Love this stuff! Smells just like Rose Jam and wow is it moisturizing. It’s an odd product but it works somehow.
Commando so far, and trolling for inspiration. It’s Rose Festival season here, which nearly always means “cold and rainy” (and this year is no exception), sooooo …. suggestions?
Cold and rainy = Jicky for me. But if you don’t have that, how about taking advantage of one last chance to wear something warm, spicy, and on the heavier side before summer’s sweltering heat comes along?
I’ve yet to sample Jicky, but it’s on the list! I like your idea of something warm and cozy (Cuir Mauresque? L’Ambre des Merveilles? Knize Ten?) … or should I go contrarian with citrus? Right now I’m being beckoned by bacon and eggs, so still commando while deciding.
Do you have any spicy roses, like Mohur, Ta’if, or PHI?
Ooh, I DO have a sample of Taif – a definite possibility!
Ended up layering Cuir Mauresque over Crabtree and Evelyn’s Iris body lotion. At first I thought it might have been a mistake because it was VERY rich, but now that it’s settled down it’s rather nice – warm and slightly spicy.
Ooh, that sounds really nice. I went back to a winter scent today, too: Jolie Madame. Perfect on a cold, spring day.
Oh, I love Jolie Madame! It usually reads as “cool” on me – must be the slight fizziness it has. You smell lovely!
It’s ice cold on me too, so while I love and respect it I’m keeping what’s left of my sample for tricky work situations.
I’m wearing Wit for a day of chores. It’s helping a lot!
Will have to try it some day.
Yup. It’s been in my shopping cart at STC for about a year now!
You smell fantastic. Wit is my Holy Grail! Just treated myself to a small decant after draining my sample. Makes the end of the school year stress so much more manageable. My hubs is buying me a bottle for our anniversary in September. He just doesn’t know it yet.
Ooh, how nice, a surprise for both of you!
I have just a sample now, and will need a decant soon before I determine if it’s FBW. (I also love Amoureuse from the same line. I wonder if they have a bulk deal?)
Wearing Vetiver Pour Elle for the first time this year, and it seems to be disappearing faster than last summer. Perfume I regret buying: Mexican Shalimar, which was apparently made in the same plant refining gasoline.
Hah! Do you mean Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la Route du Mexique, or a bottle of Shalimar purchased in Mexico? (I’m curious, as I almost blind bought the Ode and talked myself down as I like the idea of vanilla scents more than I actually like wearing them….)
SOTD Le Couvent des Minimes Cologne of the Missions layered with SSS Tabac Aurea. I bought the LCdM blindly & impulsively after hearing it will or is d/c ed(although $38 at Walgreen’s is not hugely sacrificial). Glad I did! I love it! Anyone else know of other high-quality-smelling bargain gems?
Today I am wearing my all time favorite bargain, Encre Noire Pour Homme (it is pure vetiver velvet and totally unisex). You can pick it up from a variety of websites for about $30. Encre Noire smells polished and elegant, but goes with everything.
I just saw 100 ml of Annick Goutal Heure Exqiuse EDT for ~ $41 and change.
Yes, I’ve seen some Annick Goutals on Fragrancenet for astonishingly cheap. Tempted to buy some Songes, but I’m worried about getting a bad bottle… I hear Goutals turn crazy fast.
I’ve only done some quick Goutal sampling at Saks etc. Haven’t found one that screams FB yet for me, though.
Wish they had Le Chevrefuille. I just wanna roll in that stuff.
Yes, this is my absolute favorite Goutal! The most beautiful, realistic honeysuckle I’ve ever tried. I’m nursing the remains of my bottle…
I believe AGs are showing up at discounters because of the change in packaging. I purchased my bottle of Songes in 2008 and it’s still excellent. I have Passion and Heure Exquise from the 1990s that are great – these were in there original boxes. I purchased a partial bottle of one of the lighter fragrances that wasn’t great. The cap was dusty – looked like it had been kept out on a dresser or bathroom shelf.
I may pull the trigger on the Songes, then! I think it was mostly the Petite Cherie that people complained about turning, although I’ve seen a few comments floating around about Goutals turning bad, no qualifier.
I have five bottles of AG from fragrancenet – no problems with any of them.
I think it depends on the scent. Petite Chérie is notorious for turning, and I have heard people complaining about Gardénia Passion as well. I keep all of my Goutals in the fridge, which they seem to be enjoying.
It’s a good thing that my fridge is big
I am wearing Slumberhouse Kiste today. I did all of my errands this morning and then came home and put on a nice amount. Didn’t want to take any chances driving around with it on, as the boozy note is very pronounced on me! It does settle down, though, and then the peach is there (without being too “peachy” if that makes sense) and I get some floral notes. The tobacco note is mellow, I think. The tonka bean is there a little more as the day goes on. Really like this one!
I wish I would have purchased a bottle of Andy Tauer Zeta when it was out there. Wonder if it will re-appear. Hope so!
Got my Tauer discovery set recently and am enjoying Zeta on warm days. You can still get samples of it from his website.
Oh, is Zeta officially gone, then? I bought a back-up bottle this winter, since I’ve about drained my first one. I *love* it! Makes me sad to think I might have to be a little more miserly with it!
I asked him on one of his blog posts and he said probably won’t bring it back as there didn’t seem to be enough interest in it
So sorry to hear that!!! And I love to wear about 7 sprays of it at a time. . . . Might need to search out a back up for my back up! Otherwise, I might have to consider restraint–ha!
Wonder if you can order the discovery sample set with 5 samples of Zeta
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Hi everyone! Today I’m wearing Parfum MDCI Peche Cardinal. I’m still trying to figure out if I like it or not. I’m not a fan of coconut in large doses (with the exception of the coconut in Carnal Flower) and this is definitely more coconut-heavy than I usually like. OTOH, the peach note in this is beautiful.
Not perfume-related, but: can anyone recommend a surefire method of GETTING RID OF ANTS? My house is infested and it’s driving me nuts! I’ve swept the floor clean, made sure all food in the house is properly sealed, and they still keep coming. I’d rather not use store-bought pesticides because they make me light-headed, but I’m at a loss.
Have you tried a diatomaceous earth barrier? It works well if you can keep it dry and isn’t terribly harmful to anything but insects. I usually buy it at the feed store to be sure I get food grade ’cause of the kitties.
Thanks so much for the recommendation, I appreciate it! I also have a kitty, so I’ll be sure to get food-grade as well.
Instant grits work too. Sprinkle them in the ants path. It dessicates them or something. They carry them back to their nest, and kills some ants there too.
I’ve never heard of this tip before! (But so far I’ve been lucky, I moved recently and this is the first time I’m facing a bug infestation) Thanks.
I had an ant issue AND we have kitties. I sprayed pesticide down into cracks where I could see them trailing in and put down enclosed ant bait and they disappeared. I think boric acid may work for ants as well. The kitties were unharmed
Thanks for the tip! I need to put together my anti-ant shopping list…
With so many of them, I’m afraid you probably have a nest of them somewhere under your house, and until that is found and removed/destroyed you’ll never be free of them. There are companies that specialize in non-toxic pest control – I recommend hiring experts over trying to do it yourself.
Ugh, I really hope that is not the case (although I might’ve mischaracterized my ant problem in my earlier post — I usually see about 5-6 in one area at a time, so I wouldn’t say my house is SWARMING with ants, but there definitely are a bunch of them.) I think I might try the above tips first just because they’re pretty low-cost low-effort anyway – and if they fail I’ll definitely call in the experts
I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it will be an easy, uncomplicated fix for you!
If you can figure out where they are getting in, sprinkling cinnamon in their path will keep them away. I tried it with a horrific ant invasion a few years ago and it really worked. Plus the cinnamon smells nice. (I have no idea whether it’s safe for kitties, though.)
This will sound stupid, but honestly those little plastic raid things, the ones that cost slightly more and say “2 kinds of food” or something, work like a dream for us. Put them right in the middle of where they’re walking, usually they’re all dead within about 24 hours. The cheaper ones never did a thing.
We have been pouring concrete on and off all day and keep getting rained out. I am a mess but don’t dare try to shower due to the storms (no power= no water) so I figured I would wear something to compliment my funk and dabbed on a bit of O Hira. If I ever win the lotto I’m shelling out for a bottle or two for sure.
We just had a couple of big lightning strikes in front of the house. I’m eager to go look at the cypress trees to see which were hit. Ooh, and the kitties are all slinking around now – so cute!
O Hira sounds so decadent! But the price tags on Xerjoff bottles make me feel a little sick to my stomach
I love Richwood, though, it’s glorious.
You’re using perfume for the classic reasons!
Today the rain was pouring down, mixed with snow, and the wind destroyed my umbrella. Warmed myself up with lavish amounts of Mohur extrait.
Now watching the Eurovision Song contest- Go Sweden!
Mohur! Love it!
I only have the regular Mohur EdP — have you tried it? Would you say the extrait is very different?
Not very different,the extrait is a bit darker with less of the sparkling aldehydes. Personally I prefer the extrait but it’s a matter of taste.
Finally got the Guerlain Vetiver decant I’ve been waiting for and doused liberally. Love. Love. Love. Maybe too much love at my meeting yesterday. My boss gave me “the look” before he opened the window. Woops.
I love Guerlain Vetiver but it IS powerful, both in terms of the perfume itself and the spray nozzle.
I love it how we all perceive scents differently. Guerlain Vétiver is one of my tamest in that category. Try powerspraying Turtle Vetiver Back
Totally. He’s always wiping everything with Clorox wipes which smell horrible to me, but do I give him “the look”? No. I have manners when it comes to overwhelming scents!
Oh dear. At least now you know! I recently found out through a coworker that my boss thinks I smell bad. I assume he doesn’t like my perfumes, which is a little sad because he has been my boss for five years!!! I really wish he had mentioned it sooner.
Ugh, that stinks. Is this something you can talk to him about, directly?
No, I think he was just too “polite” to say anything to me directly. Also, I am graduating soon (he is my research advisor). More than anything, it might be symbolic of other silly little misunderstandings between us that could have easily been fixed with a little prompt communication
Oh well.
I think the funniest (saddest?) part is that meeting with my advisor makes me really nervous, and when I am nervous I put on more perfume! A vicious cycle.
Just got a bottle of this super cheap (it was a “tester”) on Fragrancenet. It was a blind buy and I love it! I am usually a one or two spritz kinda gal, but I did 4 last time I wore it. Good thing I work from home
I haven’t had any time to post and hardly any to read- because I am in Morocco still!
tonight is my last night after 3 weeks of travelling..
I’m in Marrakech staying at a stunning riad called Riad Khol. The interior decoration is by a French designer, and my moody dark rooms are called Datura Noir. At first I thought ‘how cool, just like the Lutens’.. then I looked at the names on the doors..: Chypre Rouge, Ambre Sultan.. OMG of all the places in Marrakech to stay i picked the perfumista one!!
You better tell us all about it when you’re back for good!
Wow, photos please
Oh MY!!!
That’s the coolest thing I have ever heard. I’m jealous! Hope you have enjoyed your vacation.
I hope you get a chance to speak with the owner or manager to find out the story behind the SL theme!
Thanks Perthgirl. That made my day.
I had to Googke this and it looks amazing!!!! Enjoy!!!
Duh, Google!
Well, this is a much more dangerous lemming than any perfume… I have had this idea for a long time to name different bathrooms in the house after different scents (jasmine, sandalwood, iris…) and have them outfitted with matching soaps and candles and hand creams. But maybe I should do actual perfumes or more complex themes? It doesn’t quite match your Morocco experience, but one needs to console oneself somehow
Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Very dangerous lemming! Don’t go there! But if you, post pictures and scent choices!
You do. Ugh. Lol.
I shared your story with my husband. Please do let us know what you find out about the room names! A great story!
SotD is Gucci III vintage perfume for cleaning the house and finishing yard work while the hubby paints. Gucci sure knew how to do thorny leather/rose scents, this is one of my favorites!
Happy Memorial Day weekend for all who celebrate! I’m not sure how much celebrating we will be able to do here in Houston, TX. We have been receiving a lot of rain lately and it doesn’t seem like it will be letting up anytime soon. According to our weather forecast, we can expect rain through next Wednesday. We are all so sick of the rain. Well, to end the Jo Malone theme for the week, my SOTD is Tuberose Angelica. I am a fan of tuberose, so this was a somewhat easy choice for the day. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
I have been curious what this smells like. Is it like any other tuberose scent you have tried? I love tuberose so that is why I am asking. I know it is in the intense collection so was wondering if it is really strong.
To be honest, I like Estee Lauder’s Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia a bit better. Tuberose Angelica is nice in its own right as well, but not as strong as you would think. TG actually lasts longer that TA. If you like Tuberose, you would enjoy both of these fragrances. The tuberose is dominant in both but the other notes give each a different “flare”.
You get more bang for your buck with the Estee Lauder, IMO.
I was a scent schizophrenic today: Started with BFMV, then spin class, shower, and then Dark Horse for a day of be-bopping around. Found myself at NM and had to a drive-by for a spritz of MFK Absolue Pour le Soir, then got sidetracked to VC&A and test drove California Reverie and Bois something-or-other, and lastly a spritz of something I cant remember the name of but was a nice patchouli in a sexy black and gold bottle. Really nice until I heard the price tag. Funny, the SA pronounced BOIS “boys”! That gave me a chuckle. Anyway, I am very fragrant at the moment! I just love the evolution of Absolue.
I spent the day in a Defensive Driving class in order to reduce my car insurance premiums. Unfortunately, there were written handouts and the class consisted of the instructor reading the salient points from the handouts. Next time I’ll do an online class. I wore Eau des Merveilles but it only lasted to about mid-morning. However, I went shopping for new hiking pants afterward and got a nice pair.
I totally missed that the Freebiemeet started today! I’ll have a look at what needs to go and will post tomorrow.
Oh, I missed that too! Glad you mentioned it!
I saw clients today and then came home and put on some Parfum Sacre from one of the decants Hajusuuri sent in a care package. Good golly is she ever a generous soul. Thanks so much. The PS is absolutely the most beautiful spice rose perfume. The past few months have been Hell on wheels and thank goodness for the pleasure of perfume. It’s helping me to relax and kick back tonight.
Perfume can be a great soother! I hope your life will calm down.
Perfume Sacre is Wonderful!
Glad you’re enjoying Parfum Sacre!
It is really nice, but nothing compares to Mohur extrait, which is just the best!!
Readin your comments about hot and humid Washington. I live in small town, South Island in New Zealand. Almost winter and cold, snow on the way. What scents would conjure up images of NZ for you guys? I’m looking to cheer myself up. Favourites are most Hermes, lots of Byredo, Guerlain, CB I hate perfume and Lush for fun. Happy summer!
Hi, Kanuka. Many years ago I had the good fortune to visit New Zealand–such a beautiful place! I was there in mid-August, so the weather was still chilly. I remember that calla lilies were blooming, though, at least on the North Island. That puts me in mind of Tom Ford’s Shanghai Lily, which is gorgeous although not really “cheerful.” For a summery take, I like Baiser Vole EdT. Stay well and warm!
Thank you. I have Baiser Vole EDT and perfectly matches my place up on the hills …very green and a bit bitter! Tom Ford may be a little hard to get. Not many sites ship perfume to NZ or, if they do, the freight can be around $60 . Snowed in today so I may have to stick with perfumed candles , cups of coffee and two snugly dogs. I will wear Cartier, and warm wishes to you!
I’m in need for a little fragrant support as I am facing a round of exams next week. Yesterday Rien helped me stay calm and focused and today Ubar will have to do the same job.
I started the day with a wonderful black tea from Nepal called Shangri La Gold. Gorgeous stuff.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Good luck with your exams!
Good luck!!
Best of luck! The perfume should definitely help
Thanks for all the good wishes, I need them. My brain seems to have gone on strike.
Am in No Cal visiting my elderly parents. Dad was supposed to have heart surgery, but it is postponed now. Too expensive to change flights, so I came anyway… I hope to hit the Nordies in Walnut Creek and myself make some samples. I ran out of time so only brought travel sprays of La Chasse aux papillons and OJ Frangipani. Any mainstream scents to recommend I try at Nordies?
If you like mimosa, Diptyque’s Essences Insenses is a nice one to try (think it’s a limited ed). You may have a hard time getting a sample, though, because of the bulb atomizer. Best to spritz right in the store.
I do like mimosa!
I was really surprised at how lovely Essences Insensees is! (Surprised because it is not at all my normal sort of thing, a lovely light and springy floral).
The Neiman Marcus in Walnut Creek has a terrific selection of perfumes. Much better than Nordstoms. The clerks are more keen to help you buy something at NM, but if you are clear you are just sampling I find they graciously just let you get on with it. Nordies lets you fill up your own samples, however! Sorry the weather isn’t better for you! And of course I hope your father is doing okay.
Thx! I always forget about the NM. Thy are nice in there… Esp the Tom Ford folks have been generous…
Wish they had samples of VC&F California Reverie.
Oops. VC&A …
Given the two that you’re already wearing I think you’ll have more fun at NM as Oakland Fresca suggested, but the last time I was in my Nordies I saw that they had most of the Aqua Allegorias there. I gues Sephora doesn’t carry them anymore. Nothing groundbreaking, but something different than other stores.
I’m so glad you will get to spend some quality time with your dad before his surgery. I wish you all the best when the surgery happens.
I have been curious what this smells like. Is it like any other tuberose scent you have tried? I love tuberose so that is why I am asking. I know it is in the intense collection so was wondering if it is really strong.
Oh, this was supposed to go under Scentfromabove’s posting. Will try again. Sorry.
Well, I’m trying to figure out how to change my my payment option on something that I purchased on Ebay due to the fact that I just breezed through the checkout without even looking. But today, I am thinking of trying out Velvet Gardenia.
I adore Velvet Gardenia and cannot complain enough about it being discontinued.
Ditto
No scent so far, as I’m recovering from my boyfriend’s birthday party. I wore Lyric yesterday with my deep red lace dress and matching red lips and I think it worked beautifully. It’s finally getting warmer here, I have the door to the garden open and the evening sun peeks in through the windows and it’s all quite lovely. I plan to drink some Mariage Freres Iskandar and read and think about my SOTE. I hope you’re all having at least as nice a weekend.
Lyric is absolutely fabulous when it’s 90 degrees out, it really blooms in heat.
Testing L’Artisan Caligula on one arm, and Serge Lutens Jeau de Peau on the other. (Total spelling Fail).
Hello nebbe!
Yikes! Caligula, hate to think what that may smell like!