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Tuesday scent of the day 9/15

Posted by Robin on 15 September 2015 164 Comments

1930s Jean Patou Pink Velvet Clutch

Happy Tuesday everyone! What fragrance are you wearing?

I'm wearing a dab of vintage Jean Patou Joy, because Missionista mentioned it yesterday.

Reminder: this Friday, 18 September, will be H2O Friday: wear a fragrance with a marine / aquatic / water note, or wear a fragrance that reminds you of the sea (or some other body of water) in some other way.

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 '1930s Jean Patou Pink Velvet Clutch', currently on hold at 1st Dibs. I think it was $950.

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  1. missionista says:
    15 September 2015 at 9:10 am

    Woo hoo! So glad to have been an enabler, Robin!

    Today I’m in Hanbury–finished the sample. A lovely orange blossom, but I don’t feel a need for a full bottle of any orange blossom perfume.

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    • Robin says:
      15 September 2015 at 9:48 am

      Oh, and I like Hanbury too!

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    • kindcrow says:
      15 September 2015 at 10:11 am

      I must try Hanbury. It gets a lot of love on the Interwebs. I don’t like soap or skank in orange blossom, and I don’t see those mentioned in reviews, so I am looking forward to sampling Hanbury.

      I think that I have room in my heart for another FB of orange blossom perfume :-)

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      • Robin says:
        15 September 2015 at 10:36 am

        I have tons of room left for orange blossom!

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        • Oakland Fresca says:
          15 September 2015 at 1:40 pm

          If “soapy” is not a disqualifier for orange blossom, I highly recommend Nest’s Orange Blossom liquid soap. It is sweeter than I would ever wear as a perfume, but really nice as a hand soap.

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          • Robin says:
            15 September 2015 at 5:19 pm

            Ah, good to know, I will look for it!

      • Oakland Fresca says:
        15 September 2015 at 10:41 am

        Hanbury is sans skank…and not particularly soapy either. It is very pretty though.

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        • Oakland Fresca says:
          15 September 2015 at 10:51 am

          All this talk of Hanbury… I am now wearing it ;-)

          It also has the scent of actual orange juice in there… very light, not the flavor but the scent–nothing like those photo-realistic oranges and not juicy… and perhaps a tiny bit of lime zest.

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          • kindcrow says:
            15 September 2015 at 12:51 pm

            Thanks for the mini review!

  2. Annikky says:
    15 September 2015 at 9:28 am

    I’m wearing Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom, because I think it smells very nice and because I’ve got a brand new 30ml bottle that needs attention.

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    • Robin says:
      15 September 2015 at 9:48 am

      I still need to smell it!

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      • scentfromabove says:
        15 September 2015 at 12:59 pm

        Me too. Was supposed to last week. I will shoot for sometime this week.

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      • Annikky says:
        15 September 2015 at 1:48 pm

        For several days now, I’m mentally preparing for the possible outcome of you not liking it…

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        • kindcrow says:
          15 September 2015 at 2:44 pm

          That’s been on my mind as well.

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        • apsara says:
          15 September 2015 at 4:04 pm

          My bottle of Nanban appeared at my door this morning and since I was just out of the shower, it was time to try that bad boy!
          The bad news…I don’t love it. There’s a bit too much skank for me. I will wear it till tonight and see if how it moves through out the day.
          The good news…Barneys’ is happy to take it back and exchange for something else within 30 days.

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          • Annikky says:
            15 September 2015 at 5:09 pm

            Ah, what a shame. But at least you know and if you can send it back, no serious harm done, I guess?

          • apsara says:
            15 September 2015 at 8:00 pm

            No harm done????
            It has softened through the day and right now the leather and coffee are coming through in a lovely way. But, I have that metallic tang in my mouth that I sometimes get.
            My quarterly damages have been low ( well, lower than usual) so I just might get that cloche of Boxesus when I go to Barneys.

        • Robin says:
          15 September 2015 at 5:20 pm

          I am not a massive mimosa fan anyway, so you would have to take any opinion of mine with an even bigger grain of salt that usual.

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          • Annikky says:
            15 September 2015 at 5:32 pm

            Same here, in fact – I’ve never considered buying a mimosa fragrance before. I was rather thinking that M&C might not have enough mimosa for a serious fan, but as I don’t have much to compare to, this guess is not really an informed one.

            Anyway, I’ll live :) We’ll always have Apres l’Ondee.

    • kindcrow says:
      15 September 2015 at 9:57 am

      Scent twins!

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      • Annikky says:
        15 September 2015 at 12:55 pm

        Hi, nice-smelling twin!

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    • Perfume Sniffer says:
      15 September 2015 at 10:46 am

      Scent twins! I love it but it only lasts for 9 minutes….

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      • Annikky says:
        15 September 2015 at 12:56 pm

        And another! It lasts relatively well on me, but I still reapply often as the last couple of hours aren’t that exciting.

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    • Jenkr says:
      15 September 2015 at 10:47 am

      That sounds interesting. I may need to try that one.

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      • Annikky says:
        15 September 2015 at 1:00 pm

        If you like that sort of thing, it’s definitely worth trying.

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        • Jenkr says:
          15 September 2015 at 1:45 pm

          I am a fan of mimosa and I’ve always liked cardamon. I think that’s a nice combination, but of course I’ll have to go try it. Time to hit up the local Bloomingdale’s.

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    • Kelly says:
      15 September 2015 at 11:08 am

      Tried it at my local Nordie’s this weekend – it smells very anti-Jo Malone, and I mean that in the best of ways. More depth than some of the other frags?

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      • nebbe says:
        15 September 2015 at 12:01 pm

        Right!

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      • Annikky says:
        15 September 2015 at 1:08 pm

        To me, it smells like a Jo Malone, but a good one :)

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    • Elisa says:
      15 September 2015 at 12:03 pm

      Offering a dissenting opinion here *just in case* anyone needs to be talked down from a blind buy ledge. I smelled it on paper this weekend and found it unpleasantly sharp and soapy. Which is not to say it wouldn’t mellow on skin. But try before you buy!

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      • kindcrow says:
        15 September 2015 at 12:55 pm

        I have not tried it on paper. On my skin it is neither sharp nor soapy. But, yes, always try before you buy!

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      • Annikky says:
        15 September 2015 at 1:06 pm

        I tried it directly on skin, so wouldn’t really know – on me, it’s soft and lovely (and non-revolutionary). But of course, always wise to smell before committing, and I’m sure there are people for whom it doesn’t work.

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  3. lillyjo says:
    15 September 2015 at 9:29 am

    Wearing Jimmy Choo Stars over original Jimmy Choo body lotion today. I smell like caramel patchouli. In a good way…. really.

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    • Robin says:
      15 September 2015 at 12:11 pm

      I believe you :-)

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  4. austenfan says:
    15 September 2015 at 9:34 am

    Mythique Delrae. I visited 2 Châteaux recently and in one of Mythique’s reviews Chenonceau was mentioned.

    Just a wonderful fragrance.

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      15 September 2015 at 10:52 am

      Oh. I wish I had that reason for wearing a fragrance…

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    • solanace says:
      15 September 2015 at 11:10 am

      Which ones, may I ask? Chenonceau is so cute.

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      • austenfan says:
        15 September 2015 at 12:14 pm

        This time I visited Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau. The latter is more of a palace than a simple castle.
        Out of the Loire castles, and I haven’t visited all of them, Chenonceau is my firm favourite. Beautiful and stunning, and in spite of all the tourists, it still seems such a haven of peace.

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        • solanace says:
          15 September 2015 at 3:20 pm

          I agree, Chenonceau is enchanting. I spent a wonderful day in Fontainebleau a while ago. Great gardens and awesome art collection.

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          • austenfan says:
            15 September 2015 at 4:32 pm

            If ever you get the occasion do visit Vaux-le-Vicomte. It was the first big garden design by Le Nôtre. I’ve never visited Versailles but have heard it tends to be incredibly busy. V-l-V was so calm and quiet when I was there and the garden is gorgeous. I want to revisit in May/June when gardens are at their best.
            I loved the huge ornate ballroom at Fontainebleau and I very much enjoyed the “parterre” part of the garden.

  5. Bee says:
    15 September 2015 at 9:34 am

    I’m going to be in rue cambon “modus operandi” this week because I, a) have many tough work commitments and RC is my empowering scent, b) have a big bottle which is still almost full, c) like it in this season best anyway!

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    • floragal says:
      15 September 2015 at 10:20 am

      Thanks for the reminder on this one! It is the season to pull it out and I love it and also find it very empowering ;)

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    • Jenkr says:
      15 September 2015 at 10:48 am

      That sounds like a fantastic plan. I really miss this one and am tempted to buy a bottle.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        15 September 2015 at 1:11 pm

        Sounds like the ideal candidate for the splitmeet coming up. I would do it except that I know I have several generous decants received from swaps.

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    • mals86 says:
      15 September 2015 at 10:50 am

      I’m wearing it too! I bought a 10ml decant back in… oh… must have been 2009, and it’s now down to about 1ml. I’m debating getting another decant, because although I really enjoy it I don’t wear it all that often and I’m pretty sure I don’t need a full bottle.

      It is perfect weather for 31 RC here today.

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    • solanace says:
      15 September 2015 at 11:09 am

      Empowering it is. No nonsense Chanel chic.

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    • Annikky says:
      15 September 2015 at 3:31 pm

      Yes to everything.

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  6. girardEAU says:
    15 September 2015 at 9:49 am

    SOTD is Diorella :)

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    • Robin says:
      15 September 2015 at 12:11 pm

      You smell fantastic!

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  7. Elisa says:
    15 September 2015 at 9:49 am

    You made me want to wear Joy but my bottle is in storage and I didn’t feel like digging it out. So I went for Nostalgie instead.

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    • Robin says:
      15 September 2015 at 12:12 pm

      I had a time finding mine…you were smarter.

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  8. Lovestosmellgood says:
    15 September 2015 at 9:49 am

    I am commando so far today
    Loving these cool mornings and evenings. Its been a tough summer to be pregnant. Last year I didn’t feel like it was this bad.
    I was either going to do Samsara or Shalimar souffle today. Someone can pick for me.

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    • lillyjo says:
      15 September 2015 at 9:54 am

      I vote Samsara

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      • Elisa P says:
        15 September 2015 at 11:48 am

        I’ll second Samsara.

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    • solanace says:
      15 September 2015 at 11:07 am

      Being pregnant in the heat is though, and hard on one´s legs. Wishing everything goes on smoothly from now on.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        15 September 2015 at 11:30 am

        Thanks a bunch! Since this is my second-I am having one right after the other practically-I got bigger much faster. It was almost as if the day I had a positive pregnancy test I was in my maternity clothes. :)

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        • solanace says:
          15 September 2015 at 11:39 am

          LOL. Maternity clothes are great, even for the non pregnant.

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          • apsara says:
            15 September 2015 at 4:21 pm

            kind of like what are called pie-eatin’ pants.

        • rose pepper says:
          15 September 2015 at 12:18 pm

          My sister and best friend noticed the same thing! Like your body is saying I know what to do so why waste time I’ll just start now!

          My sister and I are pretty close – 15 months apart – and it’s like having a built in best friend :) your kids are lucky!

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          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            15 September 2015 at 2:19 pm

            I hope they become best friends-living in a small NYC apartment they will have to get along ;)

  9. kindcrow says:
    15 September 2015 at 10:01 am

    My SOTD is Mimosa and Cardamom by Jo Malone. Now that I have a 30 ml bottle, I will keep my sample at work.

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    • Annikky says:
      15 September 2015 at 3:31 pm

      Well organized :)

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  10. Eleebelle says:
    15 September 2015 at 10:13 am

    Didn’t know what I was in the mood for today, so I dug back into my catalogue of neglected scents. I decided on Pharrell Williams’ Girl in all its weird, synthetic glory. Strangely, on my right arm, it turned smooth, creamy and woody, which is something I’ve never experienced with it before. I hope it does that on my left arm, too!

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    • Robin says:
      15 September 2015 at 5:23 pm

      It seems to be neglected in general — I did not think it would be a massive huge seller, but I hardly hear it mentioned at all.

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  11. bastet says:
    15 September 2015 at 10:14 am

    Another day in the office, and I’m wearing Baiser Vole Extrait. Maybe I’ll pull out my Joy for tomorrow – I wish I had some vintage, but will make do with the current version of Joy EDT, which still smells pretty good.

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    • Robin says:
      15 September 2015 at 5:23 pm

      My vintage is a large sample! I keep hoping I’ll find a massive vat of it in Goodwill, a la Angie.

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  12. floragal says:
    15 September 2015 at 10:29 am

    Yesterday I received some samples I ordered so today I’m trying Helmut Lang eau de parfum which I like very much but unfortunately its gone after 2 hrs. Lavender & heliotrope with a bit of citrus make it a wonderful skin scent, and the lavender is quite nice. It’s a pricey scent so probably better off that it doesn’t last on me. Ha!

    Another sample I got and did a dab of last night and then was banished from the bedroom to scrub it off by the hubby was Papillon Salome. Oh my, this one is a powerhouse of a scent and just a dab will do ya. I can’t imagine ever spraying this one on and it will be for very special occasions when I’m home alone.. for hours.

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    • missionista says:
      15 September 2015 at 10:57 am

      Now I’m intrigued–what does Salome smell like?

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      • Elisa P says:
        15 September 2015 at 1:45 pm

        On paper I got over-ripe white flowers and sweat. Despite my recoiling, I’d still like to try it on skin.

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      • floragal says:
        15 September 2015 at 1:47 pm

        I think its the Africa Stone, which according to Tara at Olfactoria’s Travels is the “petrified excrement of the rodent-like hyrax, which has aged and turned stone-like over hundreds of years. It’s an intoxicating, animalic aroma which is used as an ethical substitute for civet and deer musk.”
        For sure it is overwhelming to me but also good practice for me and my immature nose.

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        • missionista says:
          15 September 2015 at 1:51 pm

          Huh…petrified poop. Sometimes I am reminded that this hobby can be a little odd. But based on your and Elisa’s descriptions, I’m curious to try it. Probably would find it a bit too animalic, but never hurts to try, right?

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          • floragal says:
            15 September 2015 at 2:19 pm

            I’m happy to pass along my sample.. I can pop it in the mail. Same address?

          • Elisa P says:
            15 September 2015 at 4:01 pm

            I was thinking that, too. And, stranger, the people who happen upon petrified poop and think it might smell good in perfume!

        • kindcrow says:
          15 September 2015 at 2:54 pm

          Hyraxes are such cute and interesting creatures!

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  13. Vanie says:
    15 September 2015 at 10:29 am

    SOTD is Infusion d’iris

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    • nebbe says:
      15 September 2015 at 12:05 pm

      You smell great!

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    • austenfan says:
      15 September 2015 at 4:28 pm

      A great scent!

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  14. annawilde says:
    15 September 2015 at 10:40 am

    SOTD is Eau Moheli. I like it more and more every time I wear it.

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  15. Jenkr says:
    15 September 2015 at 10:50 am

    Wearing Christopher Street today, which worked perfectly with the crisp, cool weather this morning. It’s supposed to warm up a bit, but I think this nice margarita scent will be great for it.

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  16. solanace says:
    15 September 2015 at 11:05 am

    The very last sprays of my vintage No 5. We´ve had a blast together, and now I think the time has come for the parfum concentration.

    Today is my boy´s birthday. 6 years since I became a mom, a sleep deprived person who looks like some Lovecraftian undead creature but has a heart full of love and joy, and will never be able to seriously worry about adults´ intrigues and lame work stuff again. Totally celebrating, and since they are both at school and I´m still on vacation, I´m having that beef carpaccio with beer lunch in bed again.

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    • stinker_kit says:
      15 September 2015 at 11:20 am

      You go, Momma!

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        15 September 2015 at 11:32 am

        You may be sleep deprived but you smell fantastic

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        • solanace says:
          15 September 2015 at 11:40 am

          thank´s.

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      • solanace says:
        15 September 2015 at 11:41 am

        S2

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    • Elisa P says:
      15 September 2015 at 11:52 am

      Sounds like a great relaxation plan!

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      • solanace says:
        15 September 2015 at 3:21 pm

        Yay.

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    • Laila says:
      15 September 2015 at 4:47 pm

      Happy Birthday to the Six Year Old!

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    • Annikky says:
      15 September 2015 at 5:12 pm

      Congratulations! My daughter is 6 as well, so I know what you’re speaking of :)

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  17. Kelly says:
    15 September 2015 at 11:06 am

    Andy Tauer’s new Incense Flash which was love at first sniff! ::swoon::

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    • Elisa says:
      15 September 2015 at 11:20 am

      How does it compare to his other incenses?

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      • Kelly says:
        15 September 2015 at 8:26 pm

        Honestly, I haven’t tried many of the others, except for an very unloved manufacturer’s sample of his Incense Extreme which turned to maple syrup on my skin. (If anybody is curious about it, email me at kgoodw2 at hotmayl dot com and it’s yours).

        I loved his Rose Flash too, and rose-centered frags normally turn all old-Barbie doll head on my skin. Maybe his Tauerville scents are more accessible?

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      • Kelly says:
        15 September 2015 at 8:27 pm

        Anyhow, to me, it was all smoke and incense and wonderful. It isn’t necessarily similar to Lonestar Memories, but has that same “lonely cowboy” thing going on. I dig it.

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  18. karen B says:
    15 September 2015 at 11:07 am

    SOTD is Bronze Goddess. Heading for the 80s later, very busy with visiting daughter, so I quickly slathered my arms, and headed out.

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  19. thegoddessrena says:
    15 September 2015 at 11:13 am

    Indigo fom Magnetic Scent(now Barruti) which is matching my melancholy mood. My former roommate is coming by tonight and my ex boyfriend has already had a last visit with Mittski….

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    • nebbe says:
      15 September 2015 at 12:08 pm

      So sorry, Rena. Sending thoughts of comfort and security to Mittski, and to you.

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    • perthgirl says:
      15 September 2015 at 12:22 pm

      Oh im sorry Rena, sending peace and love to you and Mittski. A good friend of mine had to put his beloved dog down today and called me in tears- it’s such a heartbreaking time. Then he made a photo montage of all the good times and remembered all the love, which never dies.

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      15 September 2015 at 12:33 pm

      So recently my family went through the same with an old kitty friend. I am really sorry.

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    • austenfan says:
      15 September 2015 at 1:08 pm

      So sorry, lost my dog this summer, it’s awful having to say goodbye to a pet.

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    • Elisa P says:
      15 September 2015 at 1:30 pm

      So sorry to hear about your kitty. Wishing you comfort and peace.

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    • missionista says:
      15 September 2015 at 1:52 pm

      Sorry, Rena. Thinking of you and your cat.

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    • waterdragon says:
      15 September 2015 at 2:26 pm

      I’m awfully sorry, Goddessrena. It’s tough.

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    • Annikky says:
      15 September 2015 at 3:32 pm

      Hugs.

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    • Laila says:
      15 September 2015 at 4:49 pm

      Wishing you strength and comfort.

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    • SicilianaNM says:
      15 September 2015 at 5:25 pm

      Peace to you both, Dear.

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    • Eleebelle says:
      15 September 2015 at 6:03 pm

      I’m so sorry about your kitty. Like everyone else, I wish you all the peace and comfort there is to find.

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    • Gi says:
      15 September 2015 at 6:52 pm

      I’m so sorry. It is so heartbreaking to say goodbye. Hugs.

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    • MikasMinion says:
      15 September 2015 at 7:51 pm

      Adding my hugs and sympathy.

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    • kindcrow says:
      15 September 2015 at 8:07 pm

      What a sweet name for a kitty. I’m so sorry about what the two of you are going through. ((hug))

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    • poodle says:
      15 September 2015 at 9:00 pm

      So sorry. I know how you’re feeling. :(

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 September 2015 at 9:55 pm

      Hugs…

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    • Sapphire says:
      15 September 2015 at 11:21 pm

      So sorry about your poor kitty. We had to have our old cat put to rest a few months before we moved from Texas to Arkansas. She had renal failure, too, and just didn’t tolerate the hydration. Our next door neighbor was just crazy about her, so I made sure she had a chance to say goodbye.

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  20. Absolute Scentualist says:
    15 September 2015 at 11:22 am

    I got some really lovely items in the mail yesterday and will be officially testing them out over the next couple days. Today’s scent is the new Musk Oil by Dame Perfumery. It’s beautiful. A little on the floral side and while there’s nothing particularly foody about it, it’s got this deliciousness that the good musks often have for me. I rubbed some on around six this morning and it’s still going five hours later. The customer service was excellent, I got some lovely samples (gave Dark Horse and BFMV to my daughter since I already have those) and it shipped so quickly!

    I can say that this will be yet another Dame Perfumery bottle I’ll be adding to my collection for a total of three with plans for Dark Horse as well. No, I don’t work for this house, but I’m just really impressed with everything I’ve tried so far and still have lots to go. Oh, and did I mention their amazing prices?

    Sorry if this reads like an ad. I’m just loving this musk today. :)

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    • lillyjo says:
      15 September 2015 at 11:59 am

      I have been craving musk latley. This one sounds very nice. Although, I don’t usually wear oils.

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      • Absolute Scentualist says:
        15 September 2015 at 1:30 pm

        There is an edt version as well, though I haven’t tried my sample so can’t say how it compares. But if it’s similar enough, I am tempted by it as well. :)

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        • Laila says:
          15 September 2015 at 4:54 pm

          From what I’ve read in his email, the perfume formula for the musk oil is the same as the original New Musk-Man-Cologne; he just left the oil unmarked for either gender.

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    • Laila says:
      15 September 2015 at 4:52 pm

      I second your thoughts wholeheartedly on Dame Perfumery (no affiliation on my part either, just a satisfied customer). I have a bottle of Dark Horse put away for colder weather. I’m not a musk fan at all, so i’ll leave my share for you and others to enjoy.

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      • Absolute Scentualist says:
        15 September 2015 at 10:53 pm

        Laila, it is a great company, isn’t it? And as far as musks go, Dame Perfumery’s doesn’t have that laundry vibe and doesn’t veer too far into animal territory, either. I’d say it’s spicy, a bit floral and creamy without being too foody, if that makes any sense. I have Black Flower Mexican Vanilla and Pear, Waterlily and Amber so far, as well as my trial of the musk oil ($10 for 5ml including shipping) and will definitely be buying an fb of Dark Horse soon. It’s wonderful stuff and I just love the name Still testing out the new gardenia scent and waiting until the weather cools down a bit before I wear it more generously..

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  21. stinker_kit says:
    15 September 2015 at 11:26 am

    I have decided that vintage Dior Fahrenheit is the perfect scent to wear while watching Season 5 of The Walking Dead. The smokey, burning tires opening is quite apocalyptic and just when I think I cannot take anymore, the flowers come…..

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  22. PriscillaE says:
    15 September 2015 at 11:28 am

    Back from my staycation and I’m wearing scent again. On the week I was off I wore Nautica Woman (fresh & clean) to a mammography (third of the year) and Natori shopping out of town. Other than that I’ve been commando. I am ready for the cooler weather scents, since for the most part our high temps are now in the 80s, rather than the 90s or 100s. Today I chose Krazy Krizia, one of my favorites.

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    • perthgirl says:
      15 September 2015 at 11:51 am

      Ooh Krazy! I need to wear mine again soon- so yum!

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  23. meredifay says:
    15 September 2015 at 11:48 am

    Wearing the lovely Iris Poudre because I had to train a new radiologist on the dictation system we use here, and I wanted something mild but professional for close quarters. My favorite part of my job. Training the radiologists. Wearing IP is not a job!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 September 2015 at 1:20 pm

      You smell wonderful!

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  24. perthgirl says:
    15 September 2015 at 12:01 pm

    Narciso today, and now that im home from work Im wearing AdP Rosa Nobile from a rollerball I was given by a lovely S.A. It is pretty but I think Im all rosed-out, especially with all the light pink pretty roses.

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  25. nebbe says:
    15 September 2015 at 12:13 pm

    Hermes Kelly Caleche today. The weather is cool (mid 60s) and i am heading to work. Getting rose and grapefruit on a soft suede. Crisp, elegant.
    On the bus, and i can smell someone’s white floral something. It’s nice, too!

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      15 September 2015 at 12:39 pm

      I need to wear mine more often. You smell really nice!

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      • nebbe says:
        15 September 2015 at 2:22 pm

        Why thank you! :)

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  26. Mary Carol says:
    15 September 2015 at 12:31 pm

    I am wearing the Orla Kiely fragrance today. Really smells nice!

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  27. Barqs says:
    15 September 2015 at 12:32 pm

    I’m wearing Pacifica French Lilac today.

    Have a great Tuesday !!

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  28. Filomena says:
    15 September 2015 at 12:36 pm

    I had no time to think about my perfume of the day this morning and just grabbed one of my two when in doubt or have no time to decide bottles. So today I’m wearing Chanel No. 19 Poudre.

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  29. scentfromabove says:
    15 September 2015 at 1:02 pm

    SOTD is Wild Fig and Cassis by Jo Malone. Trying to hurry Fall along!

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  30. hajusuuri says:
    15 September 2015 at 1:03 pm

    SOTD = SL Chergui

    Chergui is honeyed amber perfection. It is great for this transition to fall weather we’re having in New York. I lavished myself with 5 sprays because I learned that being stingy with this makes Chergui smell like bug spray.

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    • austenfan says:
      15 September 2015 at 1:07 pm

      I love Chergui, but I only wear it when it’s hot! Mind you it doesn’t get that hot in the Netherlands but still. What is autumn like in New York?

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      • hajusuuri says:
        15 September 2015 at 1:24 pm

        Crisp and cool. We have been having cooler temps in the morning (50-60F) and at night (closer to the low 50s) but so far, mid-day gets warm and we’re in for some warmish temps again over the next few days. I lime Fall best when it’s crisp and cool all day.

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    • Annikky says:
      15 September 2015 at 3:39 pm

      Hajusuuri, as a follow-up from yesterday: yes, I’ve tried Black Violet a couple of times, but never in good conditions. I remember liking the opening and then losing interest, but it might have been because I tried several scents at once while shopping. Do you like it? I’m very willing to give it another go, partly because the name is perfectly designed to appeal to me.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        15 September 2015 at 6:16 pm

        Thanka, Annikky! I just got a decant and have not het tried it. I will try it this weekend ?or next). I tend not to wear something I have not tried before during a weekday and skin time is at a premim during the weekend.

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        • Annikky says:
          16 September 2015 at 5:34 am

          When you do, please let me know what you think! I love the idea of a dark violet, maybe I should revisit it.

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  31. foxbins says:
    15 September 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Due to several recent mentions here, I’m wearing Habanita. Yep, still love it, though I didn’t spray as lavishly as usual because I have to be around strangers today.

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  32. clarissa says:
    15 September 2015 at 1:24 pm

    SOTD: Ex-Idolo Ryder. Very boozy

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 September 2015 at 6:32 pm

      I’m looking forward to trying this :-)

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  33. Elisa P says:
    15 September 2015 at 1:27 pm

    SOTD Jasmin de Nuit by TDC from a sample. More like a creamy spice with a jasmine note. At times I catch a whiff and think it smells like bubble gum.

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  34. Petrichor says:
    15 September 2015 at 1:37 pm

    Elixir de Merveilles for me. I just got a whole bunch of new samples in the mail, but wasn’t brave enough to try something new on a day when I’m slated to lead a workshop.

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  35. tiffanie says:
    15 September 2015 at 1:59 pm

    It’s rainy and warm today which put me in mind of Iris Ukiyoé. Lovely.

    The humidity or my skin is doing something odd because I keep thinking I smell faint, fresh lilacs.

    Thanks again to Hajusuuri for enabling me via a splitmeet trip to Hermès. :)

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 September 2015 at 6:31 pm

      :-) Splitmeet coming up again!

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  36. waterdragon says:
    15 September 2015 at 2:03 pm

    Good morning, all. I was going to wear Caleche today, inspired by Gaynor yesterday, but the season is irresolute and has turned its face back to winter. Mid September (she says indiggernantly) and the high will be 14 degrees! Hopeless! Also, if I can get my hands on the idiot who has been waterblasting all night, I will perform creative acts of violence and then I will be SCATHING about his personality, character, manners, family and above all, his beastly damn bloody noisy machine thingy. I am now subsiding into infuriated muttering….

    I’ve chosen Coromandel for its soothing qualities. Not working so far, but I should practise hope.

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    • Elisa P says:
      15 September 2015 at 3:13 pm

      I’m also always fantasizing about “creative acts of violence” for my noisy upstairs neighbors who move heavy furniture around at all hours of the day/night. These kinds of things sure remind you just how imaginative you can be , though. And also make me feel like a repressed psychopath ;-)

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      • waterdragon says:
        15 September 2015 at 3:35 pm

        I’m not sure how repressed my psychopathic inclinations are….not very, this morning!

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      • nozknoz says:
        15 September 2015 at 11:44 pm

        If it’s furniture scraping on a bare floor, you might try giving them some of those stick-on felt pads. I bought some to give to a neighbor but haven’t worked up the right frame of mind or approach yet, so I’m not sure this will work, but at least it’s legals. ;-)

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    • austenfan says:
      15 September 2015 at 4:27 pm

      I fantasized very heavily about creative acts of violence today when I was addressed very rudely by an incompetent and frankly horrible lab tech. I was livid, and pointing out her rude behaviour simply doesn’t work. She is too disturbed to accept criticism. I think some real resourceful violence is called for :)

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      • waterdragon says:
        15 September 2015 at 5:46 pm

        Let me know if you want some help. I’ve been thinking of what I could do with a little determined effort and the hose of the water blaster….

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        • austenfan says:
          16 September 2015 at 5:28 am

          Wouldn’t it be great if we could arrange that? We would wear coordinated fragrance suited for acts of creative violence and simply blast her away with our presence.

          On a totally different note: I know you live in New Zealand and I think you teach English? The only NZ writer I’m familiar with is Janet Frame. Do you like her work?

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          • waterdragon says:
            16 September 2015 at 9:23 am

            Hi. No, I don’t teach English: I teach in the broad area of the creative industries. I do admire some of JF’s work, but I have to be in the right mood, and these days, I seldom am. She had things to say that are worth hearing, but (hope I don’t offend anybody’s sensibilities here) I think her wordsmithing is sometimes rather clunky, and that makes reading her books a bit bothersome.

            By the way, I think that if perfumistas organised, we could rule the world, let alone deal with tiresome neighbours!

          • austenfan says:
            16 September 2015 at 9:45 am

            That is an interesting remark about JF. As I’m not a native speaker I’m much less aware of those things.
            I read her because of her fascinating life story.

            I think we as perfumistas should at least have some say in the UN.

  37. Laila says:
    15 September 2015 at 5:00 pm

    It’s warm here today, so I opted for Ellen Tracy Bronze as my SOTD. A successful inexpensive blind buy based on so many positive reviews. On me it’s mostly lemon, heliotrope, and cedar with a bit of violet, suits the day very nicely but yet is quite seasonless. A nice one to pull out on an indecisive day.

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  38. jjlook says:
    15 September 2015 at 5:39 pm

    Went without to the vet this morning, but upon returning decided that I needed to try something bold, so went with the Sarassins sample that I’ve been holding onto for a while. Beautiful(ly) Loud White Floral is something I don’t own a bottle of yet, and Manoumalia would probably be the one I splurged/swapped/split for…
    But man, this stuff is supersonic. And perhaps will stave off some of the fall chill that’s started…
    (Sorry people at the wine event I will attend, it was just a couple of dabs)

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  39. sweetgrass says:
    15 September 2015 at 6:24 pm

    I’m wearing DelRae Bois de Paradis today, from a sample. Probably don’t feel a deep need to own a bottle, but I like it. Started out kind of fruity, and in the middle of the day I was picking up a coconutty note I don’t remember noticing before.

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    • foxbins says:
      15 September 2015 at 7:17 pm

      I got some BdP in a swap and thought I wouldn’t like it, but it’s grown on me tremendously. I wear it much more than I thought I would.

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    • austenfan says:
      16 September 2015 at 5:24 am

      I got a used bottle of BdP on ebay. I really enjoy it but I don’t wear it often as it has quite a hefty presence.

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  40. Petunia says:
    15 September 2015 at 7:26 pm

    Our temperatures have been up and down going into fall this year. It was hot again today so I went with Le Temps d’une Fete from a sample. I’m so ready for fall scents but it has been too warm for them. Gotta love New England. It’s a box of chocolates every year.

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  41. nozknoz says:
    15 September 2015 at 8:52 pm

    I want something ambery so I think I’m going to test Oriental Express again, from the Thierry Mugler Les Exceptions collection.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 September 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Hi nozknoz, on the strength of your comments, I blind-ordered this from Nordstrom and will put it up for the Splitmeet :-)

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      • Katrina says:
        15 September 2015 at 10:43 pm

        I am so obsessed with Fougere Furiouse and Chyprisieme that I might have to jump in on that split blind!

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      • nozknoz says:
        15 September 2015 at 11:47 pm

        hajusuuri, I’m in!

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  42. leathermountain says:
    15 September 2015 at 9:21 pm

    I sampled Kiki EdP today. Wow that’s a lot of dessert.

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    • waterdragon says:
      16 September 2015 at 9:24 am

      Mmmm….pudding!

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