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Monday scent of the day 5/25

Posted by Robin on 25 May 2015 108 Comments

Estee Lauder solid compact

Happy Monday, and happy Memorial Day! What's your fragrance today?

I'm wearing a very light application of Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess.

Reminder: on 29 May we're doing Flirty Friday, and you can interpret that however you like. 

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 via Perfume Solids at Pinterest.

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  1. austenfan says:
    25 May 2015 at 9:20 am

    I’m wearing a very large 😉 application of Goutal’s Sables. I’m not working today but still, I think people should know about this scent; it’s fabulous.

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2015 at 9:56 am

      It is fabulous!

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      • Hamamelis says:
        25 May 2015 at 10:00 am

        You smell fabulous. I often wear it to bed.

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    • Hamamelis says:
      25 May 2015 at 12:29 pm

      Ps I hope Sables gets your brain working for your exams! Best of luck!

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  2. Ajda says:
    25 May 2015 at 9:28 am

    I’m wearing ELDO Bijou Romantique. Wonderful.

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2015 at 9:57 am

      Hope the day is wonderful too 🙂

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      • Ajda says:
        25 May 2015 at 11:24 am

        It is :). And likewise!

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  3. thegoddessrena says:
    25 May 2015 at 9:41 am

    Haie Fleurie du Hameau! I love this scent so much and so glad to have unpacked it this morning.

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2015 at 9:56 am

      So glad your things got there!

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    • SicilianaNM says:
      25 May 2015 at 10:42 am

      Unpacking isn’t fun, but it beats being separated from your “stuff.” Comedian George Carlin from the 70s-80s had a great routine about our “stuff” and our attachment to it.

      Enjoy your new home, and happy Memorial Day.

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      • thegoddessrena says:
        25 May 2015 at 1:41 pm

        Unpacking is way more fun than packing. This is more like opening presents than a chore

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    • SicilianaNM says:
      25 May 2015 at 10:43 am

      Oh, no SOTD, battling a mild case of bronchitis.

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        25 May 2015 at 11:39 am

        Yuck! Tea and lemon, and lots of ibuprofen…. Hope it clears up soon.

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    • austenfan says:
      25 May 2015 at 11:40 am

      Another of my lucky blind buys! Last bottle in the shop, no tester available. I knew it had been discontinued and went for it. No regrets.
      I’m glad you’ve got your stuff again.

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  4. meredifay says:
    25 May 2015 at 9:42 am

    SOTD = vintage Caron Parfum Sacre…such lovely stuff. Good for a day of remembrance…

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  5. Hamamelis says:
    25 May 2015 at 10:05 am

    Heure Exquise with a trace of yesterday’s Mon Parfum Cherie Par Camille, and the faintest trace of Amouage Gold, I gave my father’s new partner (a very lovely woman) a Travalo with Amouage Gold as a birthday present (big hit).

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    • Ajda says:
      25 May 2015 at 11:22 am

      Oh, what a great present!

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    • SunnyDay says:
      25 May 2015 at 2:19 pm

      I was wearing Heure Exquise last night, and my husband said that he liked it, and that it was perfume for grown ups.

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    • austenfan says:
      25 May 2015 at 3:48 pm

      3 of my favourites!

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  6. happy888cat says:
    25 May 2015 at 10:18 am

    SOTD: Kerbside Violet.
    Worn it a few times but I am always a little surprised by how un-sweet it is every time. Not that its a bad thing at all though!

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    • Ajda says:
      25 May 2015 at 11:23 am

      I love it, too.

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  7. annawilde says:
    25 May 2015 at 10:21 am

    Woke up late today, not knowing what to wear, so I threw on some Cristalle. It’s my old standby that I never tire of. Happy Memorial Day!

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    • AnnieA says:
      25 May 2015 at 11:07 am

      So great to have standbys! Off to work today, so am in one standby, namely Vetiver Pour Elle.

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    • scentfromabove says:
      25 May 2015 at 11:48 am

      I almost put this one on, but then realized what I would be doing today. For me, this fragrance is too nice just to have on to go to barbeques and outings. Cristalle is a fancy scent that deserves to be worn for more fancy occasions; not to be outside. IMO.
      Great choice!

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  8. platinum14 says:
    25 May 2015 at 10:28 am

    Hazy and Humid here. Wearing Balmain de Balmain.
    Regular work day here in Canada. Enjoy your Memorial Day!

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  9. Dilana says:
    25 May 2015 at 10:45 am

    Alas, I am at my desk, trying to getting something ready for mid-week since I will be out of the office alot.
    However, since no one else will be at their desks, I took the occasion to liberally does myself with a Anima Dulci. smelling of bitter (non Candy-non gourmand) chocolate beans and tropical flowers.
    And I am wearing Memorial Day White
    I also have said a silent prayer for vets and the families of those who did not return.

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    • meredifay says:
      25 May 2015 at 11:01 am

      That sounds nice…

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  10. Barqs says:
    25 May 2015 at 10:53 am

    Hove Carnaval is my SOTD. I have two scents from this small perfumery in New Orleans, and this is one of them. Its a soft/spicy fragrance–good for the summer with all the humidity we have here.

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    • meredifay says:
      25 May 2015 at 11:00 am

      I love Hove Carnaval! I got a little dabber bottle when I was in NOLA last fall, which I carry in my purse for backup when my SOTD fades early. You smell really pretty!

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      • Barqs says:
        25 May 2015 at 7:44 pm

        I love it too! Its such a pleasant scent!

        I can see why you use it as a backup. It is probably agreeable with most of your perfumes.

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    • floragal says:
      25 May 2015 at 11:35 am

      I’m heading to NOLA next week on a work trip. What perfume shops do you recommend?
      The only thing on my list right now are beignets 😉

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      • meredifay says:
        25 May 2015 at 12:02 pm

        Hove Perfumery in the French Quarter is definitely the place to go for rustic local color and nicely done scents. They have soaps and lotions and a little clothing boutique as well as the perfume selection. And beignets are close by!

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        • floragal says:
          25 May 2015 at 1:16 pm

          Thanks!!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        25 May 2015 at 2:08 pm

        Floragal! Bourbon French on Royal Street is wonderful. I don’t know how to copy and paste a url on my iPad but if you google hajusuuri New Orleans, you’ll see my post on New Orleans on Undina’s blog.

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        • floragal says:
          25 May 2015 at 3:10 pm

          Oh, yay! Will definitely check out your post. Thks!!

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          • Barqs says:
            25 May 2015 at 7:48 pm

            I agree with Hove and Bourbon French.

            Also, Avery Fine Perfumery in the New Orleans Art District is very nice. Lots of hard to find niche scents there.

            Saks Fifth Avenue on Canal Street also has a wonderful selection.

  11. Gracie-M says:
    25 May 2015 at 11:11 am

    We were almost scent twins! I love Bronze Goddess but I decided to go with some Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse and a spritz of Guerlain Terracotta today before I head off to work.

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    • floragal says:
      25 May 2015 at 11:35 am

      Nice combo!

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2015 at 3:38 pm

      You might smell better than I do!

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  12. Annikky says:
    25 May 2015 at 11:12 am

    I’m at home, reading and writing and wearing Bandit.

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    • Sajini says:
      25 May 2015 at 11:16 am

      Perfect choice for reading and writing!

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      • Annikky says:
        25 May 2015 at 4:52 pm

        Thank you! I like Bandit a lot, but I also find it pretty demanding, so it’s good to have time to appreciate and enjoy it.

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        • Sajini says:
          25 May 2015 at 7:09 pm

          Yes, it’s a grower for sure. The first time I smelled it, I felt like I’d been bitch slapped by Joan Crawford. But now, on the right occasion, it is really sublime.

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          • Deva says:
            25 May 2015 at 8:06 pm

            Ha! Almost lost my mouthful of tea reading “bitch slapped by Joan Crawford”!! Wonderful 🙂

          • Annikky says:
            26 May 2015 at 9:21 am

            Hah! What a description. I wish I came up with that 🙂

  13. MikasMinion says:
    25 May 2015 at 11:13 am

    I’m wearing Musc Tonkin again today and have caved and ordered a FB since my second little decant has lasted me little time at all. We are enjoying a drippy, wet morning and hoping we don’t have any more severe weather.
    We spent the entire day yesterday removing half of a beautiful old tree that came down the previous night and wrangling a huge sycamore branch that had twisted off and caught high in the tree over the house. The damage to the house is minimal (lost a gutter and had some torn and dented metal roofing) but since we may have more storms today we really worked hard to get that limb down so it didn’t pull more tree down. It looks like (and certainly sounded like) we had a little funnel cloud that didn’t actually touch down and twisted the tops out of several trees. A neighbor downstream says they had similar damage and also heard it.
    The river is still up about 2 feet so we aren’t going anyplace but it was up about 6 feet higher yesterday morning so we will have lots of cleanup work there too.
    Hope all the other NSTers are safe and sound after the exciting weather Saturday.

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    • meredifay says:
      25 May 2015 at 11:36 am

      That’s the reason to buy full bottles-you use up the sample and the you use up the decant and you still want more…
      Stay safe and dry!

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    • SicilianaNM says:
      25 May 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Wow, that sounds scarey. Glad you’re safe, and hopefully can relax a bit today. You deserve that FB.

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    • stinker_kit says:
      25 May 2015 at 7:25 pm

      Be careful my dear and keep your eyes on the sky!

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    • Deva says:
      25 May 2015 at 8:05 pm

      Oh, how I wish I could get a 50ml bottle of MT! You smell great!

      I used to live in Tornado Alley and it is just so frightening and at the same time awe inspiring to watch weather get all worked up! Stay safe!

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  14. solanace says:
    25 May 2015 at 11:16 am

    CdG Kyoto. Like, not love. Too darn cold for my taste.

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  15. Bexca says:
    25 May 2015 at 11:23 am

    I was dreaming of Pamplelune while I was on my humid run this morning, so Pamplelune it is!

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    • Sajini says:
      25 May 2015 at 11:34 am

      Yummy!

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  16. Sajini says:
    25 May 2015 at 11:30 am

    Today I’m wearing my twirly summer dress with a high contrast poppy print and a liberal dousing of L’air de Rien. We were with family yesterday so I just did a smidge of (50 shades of) Gris Clair. A dear relative is aroma sensitive so I try to be careful around her. Later in the day I was catching the gorgeous end stage musk from the Gris Clair and finally broke down and got a fb on line at a terrific discount. I’ve been holding off buying more perfume because I already have so much and I’m worried it will turn before I can use it. I’m starting to think about creating a perfume storage area in the cellar because the humidity in the summer can be a problem for perfume. I will keep small decants of the ones in rotation upstairs and store the fbs in the cellar. Does anyone else have a nice cellar storage place for their little treasures?

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    • MikasMinion says:
      25 May 2015 at 2:42 pm

      Sounds like you’re a knockout today and now I want a twirly dress…and a cellar to store my scents.

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      • Sajini says:
        25 May 2015 at 7:11 pm

        Thanks MM. It’s really fun to try and match clothing to perfume. And I really beg pardon for assuming everyone has a cellar.

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    • SicilianaNM says:
      25 May 2015 at 3:12 pm

      I don’t have a cellar, living in New Mexico. But a couple of years ago in Taos I came across someone closing out a shop of antiques from India. I snagged a teak armoire about 100 years old for $600. It has some repairs, but I love it. Inside the doors are a shelf at the top, then 9 small drawers (3 across), then 8 medium drawers (2 across). The base, which separates for moving, has 1 large drawer.
      The small/med drawers hold accessories and business papers. In summer I put the perfume, in woven rectangular baskets, at the bottom near the cool tile floor, and sweaters on the top shelf. In winter I reverse them for a better view of my collection. (Perfume is even more important than sweaters, which I love.)

      I imagine this having been built for some British officer’s wife while they were stationed in India, and it has brought me much enjoyment. Hope that doesn’t sound shallow or materialistic. Whatever you dream up, I hope it brings you as much pleasure.

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      • Sajini says:
        25 May 2015 at 7:12 pm

        What a lovely description of your Indian armoire. And a perfect storage place for perfume. Thanks so much for sharing that!

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  17. Vanie says:
    25 May 2015 at 11:38 am

    I’m wearing a combo of JM Red Roses and Blackberry & Bay, as suggested by someone last week (sorry, can’t remember who!) I wore that yesterday as well and quite liked it, but I thought the rose was overpowering the other one, so today I put one part of roses for two parts of blackberry and it is much more balanced! I guess I’ll have to buy some version of both now… 😉 I wouldn’t mind having the Red Roses bath oil and the B&B body cream…

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    • Vanie says:
      25 May 2015 at 11:39 am

      Forgot to add: yesterday the combo reminded me of La Fille de Berlin, but now I get more of the bay leaf and it creates a different vibe.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 May 2015 at 2:01 pm

      Ooooh, I have to try this but probably not when it is super hot which it will be over the next few days.

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  18. Mariann says:
    25 May 2015 at 11:42 am

    Tired today, so no trying anything new and just enjoying a favorite, Cuir de Lancome.

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    • SheriG says:
      25 May 2015 at 12:10 pm

      That’s a great one for a low-energy day. You smell lovely.

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  19. floragal says:
    25 May 2015 at 11:42 am

    Happy Memorial Day!
    No fragrance just yet but thinking of wearing Caudalie’s Divin perfume, my latest new love. It’s a rose scent but not a strong rose… plus vanilla and other dreamy notes.
    Anyone else like this one?

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    • Vanie says:
      25 May 2015 at 2:26 pm

      I like the smell of the Huile Divine, but I haven’t tried the Parfum yet. I heard it is much sweeter. Do you find that to be the case?

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      • floragal says:
        25 May 2015 at 3:12 pm

        I’m not familiar with the oil. I’ll try it next time I’m in Sephora to compare.

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  20. scentfromabove says:
    25 May 2015 at 11:43 am

    Happy Memorial Day, everyone! Gosh, it felt great not having to get up early this morning to go to work. But, not to get off track as to why today is a holiday….I want to thank all of the men and women in the armed services and our vets for everything that have done for us. You are greatly appreciated!
    My SOTD is going to be Orange Sanguine from Atelier. I haven’t applied it yet because I just got out of the shower. Its a nice Spring / Summer scent that isn’t too overpowering. Perfect scent for being outside with friends for a barbeque. Hope everyone has a fantastic day!

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  21. Lucy says:
    25 May 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Scent of the morning was Eau de Merveilles. It was pleasant and easy for wearing out to breakfast and seemed like a great way to kick off summer. –And I was Jo Maloned-out after last week.

    I’m getting ready to shower though, and don’t know what I’ll put on afterward. It’s warm, muggy, gray, and raining pretty consistently here. No thunderstorms yet though. Does anyone have suggestions? Or should I just go commando until I get to the mall this afternoon?

    Happy Memorial Day!

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    • SheriG says:
      25 May 2015 at 1:34 pm

      Could try Jour d’Hermes (if you have any) to counteract the greyness. I’m thinking about that one … if it warms up as much as it’s supposed to today.

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  22. Elisa P says:
    25 May 2015 at 12:46 pm

    SOTD is Tauer Sotto la Luna Gardenia. Lord, this scent makes me happy! Serious FB consideration. Hope everyone’s enjoying their holiday. I also have off tomorrow since it’s my b-day and my employer gives us our b-day off! Good folks.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 May 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Happy birthday, one day ahead!

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      • Elisa P says:
        25 May 2015 at 3:12 pm

        Thanks!

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    • Deva says:
      25 May 2015 at 8:01 pm

      Happy Birthday! hope you have a fabulously fragrant day 🙂

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      • Elisa P says:
        26 May 2015 at 1:19 pm

        Thanks! So far so fragrant 🙂

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  23. Dawn says:
    25 May 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Today is now a Memoir day since Velvet Gardenia was a no go.

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  24. foxbins says:
    25 May 2015 at 1:07 pm

    I am freezing today for some reason. I had a look though the perfume cabinet and ended up in Parfumerie Generale L’Ombre Fauve. It’s doing a nice job of providing olfactory warmth while I unearth the sweaters from the off-season closet. I was sure I wouldn’t need them for Memorial Day weekend…

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  25. morgana says:
    25 May 2015 at 1:22 pm

    Ostara again!

    I first tried it because of Robin’s review (just to double-check since Robin said “gorgeous”), and have been wearing it ever since. This is particularly impressive as I usually cannot enjoy anything that includes vanilla but somehow it works in this one.

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  26. thegoddessrena says:
    25 May 2015 at 1:49 pm

    Visited the Garden of Flags on the Common before my stuff arrived. There are about 37,000 flags planted before a memorial, one for each MA soldier lost during a war going back to the Revolution.

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    • SicilianaNM says:
      25 May 2015 at 3:26 pm

      That sounds impressive. When I drive into Santa Fe from the north, the National Cemetery is on my left, part of it on a hillside. Beautiful and sad at the same time.

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  27. Hera says:
    25 May 2015 at 1:59 pm

    I am wearing Guerlain Plus que jamais. I am not working today but I had to go to a formal event this morning and this was perfect.

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  28. hajusuuri says:
    25 May 2015 at 2:09 pm

    SOTD = Bvlgari Black

    Just perfect. Lightly applied this morning in case I want to wear something else later.

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  29. Lovestosmellgood says:
    25 May 2015 at 2:17 pm

    I am working today- but hope everyone is enjoying their day
    Commando today- but I can smell Journey woman on my scarf from 2 days ago

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  30. Mary Carol says:
    25 May 2015 at 3:18 pm

    Testing Olfactive Studio Panorama today. I did get the initial blast (not too strong, but definitely there) of wasabi, and now it is becoming nicely green on me. I am really liking it so far.

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  31. Katrina says:
    25 May 2015 at 3:26 pm

    I started my day with an unamed Creed sample but it wasn’t interesting enough to warrens figuring out the name. The rain stopped and now it is breezy and cool so I opted for Diptyque Geranium Odorata. I have really been enjoying this one; it’s so odd!

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    • Katrina says:
      25 May 2015 at 5:07 pm

      Wow, that’s a lot of typos!

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  32. SheriG says:
    25 May 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Trying a new layering combo this afternoon – Volutes with Parfumerie Generale Cuir d’Iris. It’s interesting, adding smoke to a leathery iris – almost like an incense.

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  33. tiffanie says:
    25 May 2015 at 4:41 pm

    Today has been cloudly and grey, but I’m feeling Spring in my heart thanks to a dab or three of Wit. It’s Spring in a bottle.

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  34. monkeytoe says:
    25 May 2015 at 4:55 pm

    I am wearing Chanel Antaeus in memory of a dear friend who wore it back in the day.

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  35. LizzieB says:
    25 May 2015 at 4:56 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous day here. Heading to my sister’s place wearing OJ Frangipani. I wasn’t too sure about this scent but it is growing on me….

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 May 2015 at 5:10 pm

      Are you back in NY or still in CA?

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  36. Holly says:
    25 May 2015 at 6:53 pm

    A perfect spring day here in Washington, DC.
    My goodness, it’s been an astonishing weekend here in the northern Virginia suburbs. Rolling Thunder is everywhere, and their presence, comportment, valour and gravity is incredibly moving.
    I am so grateful for their compassion and strength.
    I lost my dad 11/1/14 and my mom 12/16/14. Arlington National Cemetery has a waiting list, so their ashes were interred simultaneously during their funerals on February 13, 2015. Because they were older, friends and family were few. So I really appreciate the presence of all who came here to acknowledge their love and sacrifice. It has been a difficult and poignant day, but I am very glad for it.

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    • stinker_kit says:
      25 May 2015 at 7:30 pm

      My thoughts and prayers are with you and Thank You to your parent’s for their service and sacrifice.

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      • Holly says:
        25 May 2015 at 7:50 pm

        Heartfelt thanks . I truly appreciate it.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 May 2015 at 7:59 pm

      Hugs to you Holly.

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      • Holly says:
        25 May 2015 at 8:14 pm

        And hugs to you, hajusuuri.

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    • Laila says:
      25 May 2015 at 9:25 pm

      How very difficult for you to lose both parents so close together. I hope there is a measure of comfort and solace that they did not have to be long without each other. Just wanted to let you know my thoughts are with you.

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      • Holly says:
        25 May 2015 at 10:36 pm

        Thank you for your kindness, Laila. I truly appreciate it.

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    • Annikky says:
      26 May 2015 at 9:20 am

      Holly, I only saw this now. I’m sending my belated hugs from Brussels.

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      • Holly says:
        26 May 2015 at 9:59 am

        Thank you! Hugs back to you as well. 🙂

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  37. Sajini says:
    25 May 2015 at 7:22 pm

    News flash about Colonial Drug:
    I will re-post this closer to the top of the thread on a day when I get to site early:
    My husband and I were walking in Nonantum (Newton) today and we passed by Colonial drug. The owner (woman) was inside, but the shop was closed because of the holiday. She let us inside anyway and was incredibly gracious, engaging and friendly. It looks like they are really spiffing up the shop and have a lot of new inventory. I noticed that they have the full line of Floris, some good ones from Creed, and seem to be getting in a lot of Italian products (Villorisi shaving and bath things, and the full line from Ortegia). Their perfume shelves look much more updated and organized and she mentioned that they will be offering a full on scent bar for women and men’s fragrances in a month or two. So I just wanted to pass that along for anyone who lives in the Boston area.

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    • AnnE says:
      26 May 2015 at 1:55 am

      Sajini, thanks for posting this! I will have to make a point of stopping by when I’m next in town. A good friend of mine lives in Auburndale, so it’s just around the corner. 🙂

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  38. Deva says:
    25 May 2015 at 7:57 pm

    I’m a day late and a roller short! Story of my life it seems :~|

    Started today with three hefty squirts of Guerlain Vetiver which has faded so I did a spritz or two of Dark Horse.

    Apropos of nothing, I have a tea question: I am looking for bulk organic loose black tea and can’t seem to find much of anything locally. I eventually ordered from La Amazonia, but even there the choice was rather limited. Do any of you tea drinkers have a good source? I am brewing Kombucha and really want to stick with organic loose black tea, if possible. Thanks much for your tea thoughts! 🙂

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    • Deva says:
      25 May 2015 at 8:11 pm

      Um, that would be DOLLAR short! Auto correct must die! 😉

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      • galbanumgal says:
        25 May 2015 at 9:00 pm

        Check out Upton Tea Imports. The selection’s a bit overwhelming, but I really liked the 3-4 small packages of black tea I tried (followed Robin’s recs). They include a catalog with your order, which is actually easier to peruse at leisure, so you can make more informed choices for subsequent online purchases.

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        • AnnE says:
          26 May 2015 at 1:56 am

          2nd!

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        • Deva says:
          26 May 2015 at 9:10 am

          Thanks for the rec! I will check it out ASAP 🙂

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  39. Laila says:
    25 May 2015 at 9:34 pm

    SOTD has been vintage Worth Je Reviens, as it is each Memorial Day. Translated to ‘I will return,’ a favorite from soldiers to their sweethearts as they left for WW II, it just seems appropriate and always reminds me of my dad, who served for 3-1/2 years overseas w/o any leave and my mom left behind. But he was was one of the lucky ones who did return while his brother, my uncle, at age 21 did not.

    Today my Little Ones marched in our hometown parade with Grandpa and, now that they’re old enough to understand the true meaning of this day, afterwards I showed them pictures of my dad, their great grandpa, when he was a young soldier and let them touch his medals. He’s been gone many years now, but he was with us today and I know he, too, enjoyed his Little Ones he never got to meet.

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    • Holly says:
      26 May 2015 at 10:00 am

      What a wonderful story, Laila. Thank you for sharing it. My SOTD was Silences.

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Recent reviews

Atelier Cologne Love Osmanthus
Moschino Toy Boy
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Parfum d’Empire Immortelle Corse
Comme des Garcons Series 10 Clash
Frédéric Malle Rose & Cuir
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Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre
Régime des Fleurs Chloë Sevigny Little Flower
Chanel 1957
Gallivant Los Angeles
Amouage Portrayal Woman

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Perfumista lists

100 fragrances every perfumista should try
And 25 more fragrances every perfumista should smell
50 masculine fragrances every perfumista should try
26 vintage fragrances every perfumista should try
25 rose fragrances every perfumista should try
11 Cheap Perfumes Beauty Outsiders Love

Favorite posts

The Great Perfume Reduction Plan
Why I Love Old School Chypres
New to perfume and want to learn more?
How to make fragrance last through the day
Fragrance concentrations: sorting it all out
On reformulations, or why your favorite perfume doesn’t smell like it used to
How to get fragrance samples
Perfume for Life: How Long Will Your Fragrance Collection Last?

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