It's hump day already! What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm wearing Hermès Vetiver Tonka, because annawilde reminded me of it yesterday.
Reminder: this Friday will be 3 Hour Tour Friday: you're going on a short afternoon cruise but who knows, you just MIGHT get stranded on a desert island. You can take up to 3 perfumes from one brand OR one perfumer. Choose your 3, wear one of them. (From a suggestion by Nozknoz)
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: the hand-crafted vetiver basket is $50 at PrettySly: "Craftsmen in Madagascar, use traditional techniques to hand weave, these aromatic Decorative Vetiver Baskets, from natural vetiver grass. Accent a shelf or display as an eclectic centerpiece. What is so amazing about these baskets is that if you spray them with water, they respond right away with a most agreeable perfume/smell/-vetiver."
SOTD is Exultat.
You smell great!
SOTD is a touch of Infusion d’Homme (Prada)
So did they discontinue that one?
I think it is disco’d, Robin. It’s nowhere to be found in stores here in France. I only see the women’s Iris and I gladly picked that up over the summer….heck, my nose could baaaarely discern the difference anywho. Yes, anywho.
Well, hopefully one of the new series (that I haven’t smelled it) sort of replaces it.
Oh, and thanks!
And I thought the men’s was soapier / cleaner, but you’re right they weren’t radically different.
It is one of my partner’s go-to scents, but I’m not all that fond of wearing it myself. I have a backup bottle, which will last a long, long time.
A selection of sotd today, with sweaty springcleaning, perfume re-arranging and costume changes.
– Encre Noire
– Baiser Vole
-MPG Tubereuse
-Bang
I love those days (minus the cleaning). I bet you smell good.
Got my yearly decant of Borneo yesterday and my love for it made me spritz a bit more on today. Mr. Lutens has had a hand in lots of masterpieces but this one might just be my favorite.
that is one of Uncle S’s best. Chocolaty patch. Yum.
Like that one a lot, too. You smell delish! I’m also enjoying Reminiscence Patchouli which is similar veined but earthier, a bit powdery, and much cheaper (although it doesn’t smell cheap).
I love the theory of the yearly decant. To think, buying just what you’ll use, and not buying more ’til you’ve finished with it!
Or maybe we shouldn’t: might put the (niche) perfume industry out of business if we all suddenly became so sensible
I like the yearly decant idea too, especially if you like a lot of variety.
Another vote for this idea! Love it. Bypasses the problem of bottles going off, and if tastes change, no biggie. So utterly simple and manageable.
Beautifully put–now I’m wishing for that simplicity in my own collection! If I could go back and start over, I’d make a rule of no bottles for the first two years, decants only, while I identify the VERY few fragrances I wear enough to need more than a decant a year… I think it’s truly only two bottles!
(Of course I could still implement that rule, get rid of everything but Dzing and En Passant– but now early bottles have sentimental value…)
And decants are such a good education in what it means, in the perfume context, to like a lot of variety. I figured that as with my feelings on jeans/lipstick/handbags, I’d be inclined to use a lot of just one or two favorite perfumes, and thus bottles would be justified… but in practice, there are VERY few decants that I wear often enough to finish even in the span of a year!
Annick Goutal Nuit Etoilee. So calming for me.
Good choice!
My fav AG
I have the day off of work and I’m sitting in my underwear, debating what to choose. Still craving a bit of sweetness I think. Maybe a bit of Natori.
I’m preparing a care package full of samples for a girl I know who has had a recent spate of bad luck and needs some new things to cheer and distract her. Having a lot of fun with it.
That is a nice gesture of you. I’m sure she will appreciate it.
This community has given me so much, it would be a shame if I didn’t pass that on.
That is very kind of you -almost like sending a liquid bouquet!
Hopefully it will be therapeutic for her!
By the way, regarding your comment on my Attar de Roses yesterday – I think we are at least partly scent twins because we keep being excited about the same things :). If you ever get a chance to come to New York, it will be a rose extravaganza!
I would expect no less!!
How thoughtful of you! A box of perfume samples would definitely cheer me up!
Hopefully it will do the same for her! As I said above, this community puts you in the habit of generosity if you weren’t already there before.
So true
That’s so kind of you to do for your friend. Hope you have a good day.
I did and I hope you did too!
She’s a sweet, bright young thing that fell for the (very) wrong guy, and now is putting her life back together. Who better to do this for?
That’s a lovely pick-me-up!
Ah see you get the fun part without the housework!
We keep missing each other, but I did a side-by-side to give you an idea of Calligraphy Rose. The closest in my collection is La Fille, so I compared (and I know you are familiar with LF)
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I’d initially thought that CR was maybe a brighter, sweeter hot pink to LF’s dark burgundy rose, but surprisingly CR was actually a bit fresher and lighter. Still the pinker version, but a lighter, slightly less sweet version. I think if you like LF then you’ll like CR, but I also think they have many similarities so I doubt one will need a bottle of each (says she who impulsively purchases loves and has a bottle of each… ho hum…
Agree that there is some similarity! However…I adore CR and am not all that fond of LF. I often adore particular scents without liking others which are similar. Go figure!
Oh wow – thank you so much honey! Not only for remembering but also for giving such a detailed analysis! I’m quoting you in my notes for further reference.
And I’m sorry to keep missing you too. Life has been (happily) busier lately but it does mean my posting here becomes less consistent. Thank you SO much for taking the time to tell me all about CR!
nice.
That vetiver basket is very cool……
SOTD is Kelly Caleche. Cheers!!!
You smell lovely dear!
I have a bottle of that somewhere! Need to revisit
Such a lovely scent
Agreed, that basket is amazing. And you smell lovely.
I would love to have the basket. Not investing $50 though.
*Where* is a basket-weaving major when you need one?
Exactly.
Now, I’m lemming the basket. I wonder how long it lasts? It would be a great functional air freshener in a guest bathroom.
Good question. Almost sounds like you can “refresh” it indefinitely. But in my house, it would just be another dust trap
It looks like a nest to me, but it is very cool.
Yes! A nest with shockingly even inside surfaces. I love it, at least in the photo.
I was craving La Fille de Berlin, but my sample is completely empty, and I am (was?) waiting for an “special” occasion to buy a bottle. Instead I put some Jo Malone Red Roses, with a touch of Rose Ikebana to add some fruityness. It’s nice, but it doesn’t quite compete with the jammy goodness of the Lutens’.
You smell lovely dear. Some days you just have to have roses.
I was in that yesterday.
Not that I am trying to push you but FB is worth every penny. I dab instead of spray and love you can do both with the SL bottles
Isn’t draining your sample a special occasion?
[working on my enabler pin for the day]
Oooh! Hadn’t thought of it that way… I guess it works.
Thanks! Enabler pin won!
Proudly worn
Vetiver Tonka is amazing. My favorite vetiver, along with Sycomore. You smell great!
SOTD is Carnal Flower.
And so, of course, do you
I’m in Azemour again today – it just feels perfect for this time of year!
Perfect all year!
SOTD: I’m MARINATED in Dior Mitzah. Too much for the office, if I’m being honest. But it will dissipate and I love it so much! It’s an amber week for me with the cooler weather in the morning.
Marinated? So you wore it last night and then did another basting this morning
That’s a perfume I’d like to try, but since it’s discontinued I don’t think I’ll get the chance. I was thinking it was time to break out the ambers in my collection soon as well. Nice fall weather is finally here
Exactly! I wore it last night at home – sprayed on self, sprayed a bit on sheets and my pajamas. I showered this morning but then sprayed it on again post-shower because I just can’t get enough!
I’m not sure if it’s technically discontinued. I found it on Dior’s main website recently (a few weeks ago). It seems to come and go from their site. So it’s possible to get it still.
Ha! I think you just created a new perfumista term there.
Oh nice. I may have to try it while I can still get it. I’ve heard lots of good things about that one.
I wish I were your co worker.
SOTD Cristalle EDP, quite a lot of it actually. Ooops ????
Still finishing up my sample of Shalimar soufflé
SOTD is Pomegranate Noir by Jo Malone. It felt like a great way to acknowledge Mabon and the start of Fall. I am so happy that I found Now Smell This.
Hello and welcome!
It is perfect for fall. And far and away my fav JM!
Had to put on my No Nonsense – All Chic perfume today because our office is hosting a local Co-op for one of our franchise clients. So I put on Cuir de Russie.
Generally, I’m an office manager, but if I’m honest – today I feel like a hotel host. *sigh*
At least it’ll be a short week for me. Tomorrow the office will be dead since people have the option of working from home. We are close to Philadelphia where Popecalypse is happening this weekend (Pope Francis is visiting). Highways and roads are being closed, cars already being towed away from the Pope Zone in the city. It’s kinda funny how so many are coming to the city to see the pope, whereas all the locals are screaming: ABANDON SHIP! So tomorrow should be easy in the office with half the people gone and Friday I’m taking off for my birthday :p.
Popecalypse!!! Too cute
We are also having him in NYC so I understand
Ah, yes I remember hearing he was going to NYC as well. It’s really crazy what kind of security they have for him. It’s worse than if the President came to visit!
So many roads are being closed in the city! I feel like I should work from home starting on Thurs. It will be nuts out there!
Yep, we have optional WFH for both Thursday and Friday.
WFH Thursday and Friday as I just don’t want to deal with it. We also have who’s who of the U.N. plus Obama so I can’t even … I literally cannot even…I am unable to even…(practicing my inner Tyler Oakley)
Yup. And I work on the east side
Popecalyspe! I’m in NJ so we are in the middle of the Popecalyspe (1/2 way between Philly and NYC)
Have there been highway shut down notices? One of the major ones that runs through Philly is being closed (except for letting his entourage through).
not yet that I’m aware of, but many of our staff who come from North Jersey or who take the train from NYC aren’t coming in on Friday
Have a wonderful birthday, Jenkr.
Thanks! I turn 40 (EEEEEEKKKK!) and will be spending the day with my mom visiting from Florida. I foresee lots of shopping happening
40’s aren’t as traumatic as I thought they would be. In some ways I think it’s been my best decade yet. Happy early birthday!
Agreed. Body still functioning quite well, mind is all there (most days) and I feel like of wizened up from my 20s and 30s.
I hear from my friends in their 50s that they’re pretty awesome too.
We’re in the middle of Popecalypse now. So far so good, but we’ll see if the public transportation system can keep its act together for two whole days. Personally, any time there’s a big event, I try to stay as far away as possible. Good luck! And happy early birthday!
Yeah, my mom is in Philly right now visiting a friend, who lives right off the parkway. My mom said it’s “ground zero” there and they are putting up a fence around the whole building for when they do person checks! So far they’ve been hit or miss with actually towing cars that aren’t supposed to be parked in that red zone area, but she’s got hers in the parking garage luckily. She and her friend are fleeing the city today to come stay with me
I agree it is best to stay as far away as possible. I used to live in the Fairmount area and even annual events like Independence Day was bad enough. We could never do anything because we were “trapped” in the area. So glad I’m out of there now!
And thanks for the birthday wishes
Ah, the Popecalypse. I work in Center City Philly, right in the middle of it all- every time I walk outside my office, there are more fences and blockades up. I live north of the city, but decide to play it safe and take off to visit my family in CT starting tomorrow. It’ll be a 5-day weekend for me, since my office is closed until Tuesday.
Also, happy birthday, Jenkr!
Woot! Lucky you to get so much time off! Enjoy your visit to CT. I’m no longer in the city (thank goodness), but we have several people who commute, so we’ve got WFH days set up.
Thanks for the bday wishes
You smell great! I was going to wear Cuir de Russie, but was running late this morning and forgot to spritz.
Ah, I hope you get to put on something nice later then.
Happy birthday Friday! Mine is Saturday!
Woot! September/autumn babes! Happy birthday for Saturday
Thanks!
Happy birthday sweetgrass!
Oooh, happy birthday, jenkr!
Une Rose Chyprée for me today. Heavenly.
I’ve slathered myself in Lyric body cream today. Love this stuff!
When I first saw the vetiver basket I thought “is it Empty Nest Day?” Love the idea of that basket.
I thought the same thing.
You smell awesome!
Oooh, you smell wonderful.
Hmm… I may have to add that to my wishlist of scent stuffs.
It’s too hard to cut and paste on my phone, but if you look at yesterday’s SOTD post, I provided a link to where Sweet grass described the smell of hyraceum.
Ah! Thanks. I’ll check it out.
And you provided a nice bit of packrat info. Never even thought about where that word came from…
Bois D’Iris today. Very smooth and trying to compare it to the new Ormonde Jayne, which might win my vote.
I wouldn’t mind one of those baskets. I’m wearing Amouage Gold today. Glorious as ever.
Glorious indeed.
Today I’m wearing BPAL perfume oil Bathsheba, described as carnation, plum and Arabian musk. What I’m getting is a lot of spicy goodness, possibly from the carnation. This will be a great scent for fall and winter. I think it is full bottle worthy, and since BPAL sells their 5ml bottles for $17.50, you can’t really go wrong.
That actually sounds rather appealing to me…must investigate.
Wearing Eau Sauvage Parfum today, easing into cooler weather. This one is very different from the edt, said to be mostly myrrh, and doesn’t seem to get a lot of love (standing in the shadow of its citrusy sibling). Honestly, I get a Chapstick accord that for some reason I love. Sweet & warm, but not heavy.
I’m wearing JM Mimosa & Cardamom and in response to some earlier discussions: it’s been almost 8 hours and I can still clearly smell it, although it’s close to the skin now.
I should retry Vetiver Tonka – I remember liking it, but that’s about all I remember.
Hello Annikky, I am one of those who doesn’t manage to make it last very long, although I do really like it. Might just start carrying it in my bad for more frequent spritzes.
I do carry it in my bag, occasionally:) Because I think the first hours smell better.
Anyway, my point was mostly that people should not give up without trying, it might last on them. I don’t have a particularly magnetic skin, there are plenty of perfumes that disappear quickly on me.
Wearing my recently discovered vintage Cabochard today. It’s a splash edt, which keeps me from my usual spraying like a mad woman.
You smell incredible, of course.
Thank You! I really needed that today. The Cabochard is a little out of my comfort zone, but I am really liking it.
Sure you are rocking it.
Inspired by the beautiful basket, I am in Encre Noir. Almost went with Lampblack, but decided on this old familiar friend instead.
An excellent choice! Encre Noir is one of my favorite vetivers.
I’m sampling Nanban today. Thank goodness I sniffed before I sprayed and reined it in a bit, or it would be wearing me on this hot day. I think it may get a fair amount of wear when it cools off but it’s a tad stifling right now.
How is that one? Is the incense really strong and is it a dry sort of incense or sweet?
I’m finding it sweet and woody and not a hell of a lot of incense. Now that it’s settled a bit I really like it, at first I thought it would be too woody for me to wear. My husband says it smells like imbuya wood, if that helps.
Oh interesting. I looked up the notes and thought it would be more incense-ish. I’m not familiar with inbuya wood so I looked that up too. It sounds interesting.
I’m terrible at reviews. My nose or my descriptive powers seem to be slightly abnormal and I get “sweet” from things most people don’t.
Now that I’ve re-applied more heavily and am paying attention there is an incense note I missed the first time, though I still get a lovely, rich wood most prominently. I had to look up imbuya too, since I’m not a hardwood geek, I know it as Brazilian Walnut so now I get the association.
Nanban will be getting some serious testing here. At first sniff, I thought it was going to be too much like a mainstream masculine and was going to pawn it off on the husband who wears them well, but on skin it’s really smooth and lovely. I enjoyed getting whiffs of it at the gym and retract my statement about it being unwearable in the heat (with careful spraying). It doesn’t develop that nagging chemical-whateverness that I struggle with in this type of perfume.
..and I didn’t mention the leather note at all, oops. It’s there and very nice
On me, Nanban is really peppery and lasts all day. I managed to get a sample at Barneys.
I’m in Field Notes from Paris again- it’s just the right amount of cozy to go with my sweater and corduroy skirt. I’m pretty sure I’m going to have to buy myself a bottle of this for Christmas.
I’m in 31 Rue Cambon today and this is the first I’ve worn it since March/April of this year. I’ve missed it and enjoying sniffing myself (gosh that sounds weird).
not sure how this feel under Petrichor’s comment.. oh, well
Running through some Diptyque samples in order to make a request of a perfume mule! Neither of the ones I’ve got on now are winners tho: straight-up scrubbed Eau Plurielle (if Eau Rose were redone to introduce a metallic, industrial quality to the lemon-rose combo, plus industrial-strength tenacity–could swear soap and water just made it stronger.) I’m enjoying Eau Tarocco, but I’m already a fan of the Crabtree & Evelynn’s Tarocco, and that goes for less than a third of the price.
Meanwhile I wore the jasmine Essences Insensees last night. It’s pretty good, impressively indolic for a Diptyque or really any widely available new release, so I’d think jasmine fans might like to try it. That said, I still find Lush Lust, in the solid form, a more winsome jasmine…and to continue the comparison shopping, the latter is less than a tenth the price of the former! So it’s been a happy round of testing for my wallet, if less so for my nose.
One more point of comparison: if you did want a metallic rose, I think Demeter’s Pruning Shears just plain smells better, and again, happily, at a fraction of the price!
Thanks for the info on those. The jasmine one sounds interesting. I may see if I can find it this weekend to sniff.
Oh good, will be curious to hear what you think!
I think I actually prefer the C&E to the Diptyque Tarocco
Yes! Especially after wearing the Diptyque all day, and a disappointing dose of flat laundry musk in the drydown,* my preference is pretty definitely for the C&E! What version do you have right now? Trying to decide if I should try the body mist or just reup on body products, since the EDT doesn’t seem to be available…
*Want to emphasize that I am not ordinarily a white musk hater! Plenty of my fragrances I really like have it; it’s just this particular version that I found rather a let-down. Hilariously, I see Kevin’s with me re: this one! https://nstperfume.com/2009/06/10/diptyque-leau-de-tarocco-fragrance-review/
I put on some Penhaligon Castile today. It is soapy, but I like that.
SOTD is Diptyque Philosykos. The weather is still pretty warm here. I am itching for cooler weather so I can pull the trigger on some fall scent-by-mail purchases without fear of the fumes getting baked in my mailbox. Grumble grumble, ready for fall!
In honor of Pope Francis’ first visit to the U.S., I’m wearing La Religieuse today.
Yay.
Perfect!
Busy week at work, so sticking with No. 19 edp until I have time to think…
Great choice!
It’s cool enough for Sarrasins today, so I’m wearing it for the first time since early June. I can’t do it in full summer, it feels too heavy, but perfect this morning.
You smell beautiful.
Since it’s officially Fall now, I’m welcoming it in with Coco.
I think I may that one tomorrow Sweetgrass. I just bought it a few weeks ago and really like it. Today I am wearing Eau Premiere No. 5 by Chanel. That one is a bit softer, but I like them both.
M. Micaleff Ylang. I feel like a goddess.
I played Unmarked Nordstrom Sample Roulette today and found myself generously doused in Mitsouko! Perfect for fall, except that it’s 80 degrees here in Chicago today. I think I’ll stick to the air conditioned indoors for awhile, for fear of suffocation otherwise.
I have a baggie full of unmarked nordie’s samples, lol. Between the ones I got for myself and those for my daughter, I’ve given up identifying them
It’s kind of fun to be surprised, but rarely is it something great like Mitsouko and even more rare is finding something that suits the weather and my mood!
Nordstrom sample roulette is dangerous. I’m afraid I’ll find something horrible lurking in that pile so I really should attempt to label the ones I’m pretty sure of. I know there is a Trish McEvoy Black Rose Oud lurking in there somewhere, ready to ambush me with its eternally non-scrubable plastic roses and synthetic woods.
LOL! I am always afraid I will find something I love them not know what it is!!!
Yeah, my luck isn’t usually so good.
Morning, all. I’m wearing a white shirt, red lipstick and the ever-energising Cristalle, because I’m doing a bit of a droop at the moment. Fresh, crisp and definitive are my NOTD (needs of the day), and since my inner Waterdragon is sadly not supplying these qualities, I’m applying them externally. I think I’ll add red boots to the far end and stride off into the drizzle misleadingly looking and smelling as though I know what I’m about. Cristalle is good for that. It’s just gorgeous, isn’t it?
Cristalle is definitely energizing!
Perfume is like the secret ingredient in a great disguise. I’m sure you’re very convincing and hope you get convinced too.
It is, couldn’t you put on hat as well? It would perhaps make you look even more determined.
Actually, yes, and thank you for reminding me! I bought a hat in Australia: I would call it a fedora, but I might be mis-naming it. It’s a good colour and will serve the double purpose of keeping the rain off my hair. Watch out, world, I’m coming through!
I’ve got one of those “Australian” wax coats. A bit like the ones worn in “Once upon a Time in the West”. It’s a great confidence booster!
Snap! I’ve got the A-NZ version, called a Backhouse, more than 49 years old! .It actually spreads out over the flanks of the horse–a true stockman’s storm coat– not that I could sit a horse to save my soul, these days! I love wearing it in the middle of the Auckland CBD, though: it makes me feel deeply kickass and tough! It’s not wet enough for it today, though.
My husband bought a Drizabone when doing his graduate studies in 1991… still fits, still sheds water mightily.
That sounds a wonderful outfit
With or without Cristalle, YOU are gorgeous! and I would so love to see your red boots.
You are so kind! My red boots are (shamefacedly admitting this) two pairs, actually…one slightly more tomato-y than the other, both very state-your-business, but one in a rather more refined (Yes, mum, I was listening!) way than the other. If I ever decide to go out and conquer large parts of the world, I will certainly wear the unrefined ones!
RIP dear Yogi Berra. ❤
I wish I had a scent suitable to mark the day. Just went with Eau des Merveilles which I always find lovely.
Oh no. I hadn’t heard. What a terrific guy he was, such a delight.
Perfect fall weather here in DC today. I’m testing Jul et Mad Stilettos on Lex. It smells good – worth trying if you can find it.
To me, it seems like a cousin of HdP 1969 and Parfums MDCI Enlevement au Serail. I love those two but don’t wear them often, so I won’t buy Stilettos on Lex.
I keep on trying to decide what I think of that- do you get a strong pear note from it? Will try the two you compare it to as well.
Now that you mention it, I can detect pear. The other two are definitely peachy. 1969 has more patchouli. Enlevement is discontinued, sadly.
I’m not wearing much perfume the last few days. (Is there a doctor in the house?) Lots of fragrant projects underway, just not on me. Still reading and smiling along. This too shall pass, right?
Hello I went commando for most a holiday and loved it- it also reinvigorated my interest in trying out new sniffs when I got back. Sometimes the nose needs as break:)
Oh, my dear, are you OK? I mean, most things do pass, but sometimes an extra bit of what you fancy gets you through faster….easier…with less thinking, anyway. You’ve always seemed so intellectually exuberant about your perfumes that I feel slightly worried about your abstinence. Bestest of everything, anyway. Be better soon.
I remember hearing that JCE doesn’t wear fragrance (I think it was he). Maybe the projects are taking away the “need” to carry fragrance with you? If you completely lost all interest in perfume(ry), then I’d be worried.
Apparently Mrs M was also channeling JCE.
(see below)
Occasionally I read NST exchanges out loud to my utterly delightful and wonderful spouse, when they are funny or sweet or (like this one) both.
I guess she hadn’t noticed the trend because she said, “What?! You haven’t been wearing perfume?What’s wrong with you?”
I chuckled and went back to my Internet play.
Next thing I know she’s shouting, “Incoming!” and wielding a hefty glass spray bottle.
Grapefruit abounds, and I’m asking, “Do you know what that is?”
(Obviously the important thing is my wife’s perfume literacy.)
“Jour of the Day or something,” she says. “I was worried about you.”
Jour d’Hermès is indeed my scent of the day, now.
It’s all wrong, and I tried to wash it off and apply my sample of vintage Bandit, because that suddenly seems exactly right.
Jour won’t come off, and I can’t find that sample, but thanks to you all and Mrs Mountain, I think my perfume mojo is back!
That is a True Love story, if I ever heard one.
Just gorgeous! I’m so glad to hear that you are scenting the world again, in all senses of the world.
Hahaha! Great story. I had to read this to my spouse as well. I knew he’d get a kick out of “Jour of the Day” especially since he calls that one “Jour d’Herpes”. Thanks for the laugh
Is that herpes with the accent grave or the accent aigu?
Niether. That word is Greek
SOTD = L’Air du Desert Morocain. Love this stuff! It makes me happy, and I want a FB! So there!
But I want a FB of Sonoma Scent Studios Rose Musc, and a FB of Mohur Extrait first. And some more Spirituese Double Vanilla. But that’s it! Oh, maybe some Encens Mythique. And the LADDM makes five. These five FB I will buy before I buy anything else! Although I am going through my Iris Poudre at a rapid rate – that is definitely a replacer…oh, dear, is this what they mean when you fall down the rabbit hole? LOL.
SotD is Le Couvent des Minimes Eau des Minimes. Cheerful and zesty with no sharp edges or screetchy bits.
For those who celebrated yesterday’s Elephant Appreciation day, I just saw a mention of Maria Candide Gentile Elephant & Roses. A *big* fragrance, perhaps?
I went to Macys today to smell cinnabar. I commented that it didn’t smell the way I had remembered. The SA told me that none of the Lauder perfumes have changed and it must be that my chemistry had changed. I might have been able to talk myself into a bottle, but her condescending manner left me no other choice but to walk away.
You did the right thing. It is so exasperating when anyone assumes he/she knows it all; I.e., more than you or I!
SOTD Sballo for the first day of Fall, although it sure doesn’t feel like it yet.
SOTD = Jacques Zolty Van-ile
From a generous decant via swap! This is a well-done grown-up vanilla. It has just the right amount of sweetness, sillage, longevity and is 100% office appropriate.