Another Monday morning! What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm in Honoré des Prés Chaman's Party. I think (?) it's been discontinued.
Reminder: this Friday will be Cheap Thrill Friday...as we head into the holiday spending period, wear a fragrance that would not break the bank even in a full size. (suggested by Bardot)
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 striped vetiver mat shown above is $35 at Viva Terra..."A steamy bath is the ideal setting for our vetiver mat to release its signature refreshing scent. Triggered by moisture, the vetiver-root fibers give off a natural woodsy perfume, and the multicolor stripes offer eye-catching appeal to match the mat's usefulness and sole-satisfying feel."
What a lovely idea for a bath mat! Would be a great holiday gift too.
I am I Shalimar Soufflé – I got a sample a while back and it’s taking me a bit to finish. The citrus vanilla seems to go well with this cool morning.
I still want the big vetiver laundry hamper I posted eons ago. Maybe I’ll break down and buy one.
I think you should do it! It’s not like you buy laundry hampers all the time.
Ha, so true. But I do buy things I don’t need all the time
Define “need”. Some wise person once said,”For a happy marriage (and by extension, life) budget for luxuries first.
Well, I suppose. But at some point, you have too much stuff and it becomes work just to get rid of it all, yes?
Where is this hamper? My curiosity is peaked now.
https://nstperfume.com/2008/05/05/things-i-want-part-876/
Thanks! Ok, that’s a fabulous hamper.
And I am NOT going to look and see if they still sell it, LOL…probably somebody makes one, somewhere, and I really probably don’t need it. Although the fact that it is linen-lined and let’s you separate dark & light, that is a big bonus.
I happen to be wearing a cheap thrill today from my desk drawer cache – Cacharel Noa. Unobjectionable but pretty, perfect for the office.
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
I should be doing a cheap thrill week, but was wearing Chaman’s Party yesterday and had forgotten how good it was.
I’m unintentionally contrarian today with my Amouage SOTD.
Maybe I’ll swath myself in luxury all week instead? 
Ah, perfect.
I *really* need to set up a desk cache. I’ve gone commando to work WAAAaaaay too often recently!
Now that I have one, I never want to be without it.
What scents do you keep available?
So firstly, some context – I leave for work at 8 in the morning and have so many activities each night that I tend not to get home until 9 or 10, depending on the day (it’s all fun and I’m single, so believe me that’s not a complaint). I also have all packages delivered to me here at work because though my landlords are wonderful, they are not always great at getting things to me right away and there have been occasional package delivery issues. So without my having really planned it, a lot of decants and samples just ended up staying here.
I’d say in the little box on my desk, I have a few dozen dabber samples and maybe 7 or 8 decants of like Santal Carmin (I have a decant in my purse of this one too), Velvet Rose and Oud, Aerin Rose de Grasse, and my three Chanels that are *perfect* work scents (31 Rue Cambon, Cuir de Russie, and Bois des Iles).
If I get full bottles, they are carried home, but even two tiny bottles I got in the last round of swapping are still residing on my desk. I’m more alert and attentive at work so testing seems to work better while I’m here too.
Having a special coin purse with 3-5 samples in it all times makes an “everywhere cache.”
I have 10 or more samples in my bag at all times in case of perfume emergency
Problem is, I like to change my purse with my outfits! I have a little wallet that moves from purse to purse, but no room there for samples as well as the billions of cards, IDs, etc.
Okay, Theorema fans, I was back at the salon this weekend and can now verify that it was the MoroccanOil (the kind in the turquoise bottle with orange lettering) Moisture Repair conditioner that reminded me of the scent six weeks ago. It’s not an exact duplicate, but it might be close enough to get a fix.
My Lumiere Blanche sprayer has gone cattywampus, so I’m wearing that all over today.
Perfect, I will look for it! But so sorry about your LB bottle.
I hope I’m not the only one who thinks the conditioner smells like Theorema! I’ll figure out the sprayer eventually.
Love the word cattywampus
It needs to be used more frequently, really.
I’ve never used Moroccan Oil anything, but my coworker uses (I think) that conditioner and it is DELICIOUS. *That’s* what Theorema smells like?? Oh dear….now I wish I didn’t know.
Pretty darn close. Those products are much easier to get than Theorema, though.
May just give in and get some, because I end up smelling her hair like the sniff-happy weirdo I am.
Huh. That doesn’t sound weird to me.
I knew this was a safe space.
loving the word ‘cattywampus’ and making a note
Let’s start a trend!
Noted!
Restocked with a big bottle of Rose Jam shower gel yesterday. (Harvard Sq)
Currently sampling Lune Feline from Atelier Des Ors–a golden, slightly smoky vanilla pod vanilla. Post shower I’ll probably wear Indigo Vanilla for the 3rd straight day
I like that fragrance name, Lune Feline.
Oh, good to know — I am running low. And want to try the new one Jessica reviewed, did you smell it? (Don’t Rain On My Parade)
Nope. I was more focused on getting the Rose Jam–I’d been awaiting that….
I tried a sample of Don’t Rain on My Parade, and for starters, the teal blue color really turns me off. I didn’t think it would bother me, but it does. The smells was OK but not my thing I guess since I didn’t even finish the sample :/
Definitely floral, and the violet is there, but it’s an odd scent to my nose.
I’m sure it will have fans.
I’m staying true to Rose Jam!
I have a small bottle of the Parade one. I like it. It does last on skin pretty well. Kind of sweet yet fresh violet.
Thanks Floragal & Elisa! And Floragal, so agree about the color, wish it was a nice pale violet.
Robin, just tried Korres jasmin shower gel this morning. Nice, but could use more oomph. Never got to try to Flying Fox before they made it more honey-centric.
Would agree — if you want lots of oomph, you need the old Lush. Liked the Korres, but used it up and not planning to replace it. Have heard the Jurlique is nice but I keep forgetting to smell it at the mall.
Wish Lush would do a really fantastic vetiver shower gel while they’re at it.
Have you tried the Lady Godiva shampoo bar? I use it for hair and also as soap. It’s a BIG jasmine. Smells like the Lust fragrance.
Not sure if you’re asking me or GG, but I have not! I don’t use that much bar soap anymore.
I got a sample of Rose Omeyyade by Atelier des Ors and I am in love. But the price…
Happy Monday! SOTD is Shiseido Murasaki. Hoping the day gets better; it has been a frustrating morning with one of my children. I hope it turns into a better day for both of us!
I know that feeling — will hope for you too.
Hope it gets better Katrina!
Go Mommy go
Thank goodness they bounce back fast…faster than adults at any rate… hoping things sort out soon for you.
Wearing Bois des Iles. Good choice of sandalwood on a November morning.
Definitely.
You smell delightful.
Beyond good..
I’m wearing Goutal’s Eau du Fier. Such a pity it was discontinued. It suits the weather, my mood and just about everything. It’s great.
I LOVE Eau du Fier.
Me three.
I’m always kind of amazed it’s a Goutal scent. Pity about it being discountinued, indeed.
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Maybe, but if you look at other creations like MPCPC, the original Vetiver, Eau de Monsieur and the work that Doyen has done with LesNez it fits rather well. But I agree that it is very different to Mandragore, Petite Chérie and the like.
I’m going to try to do Cheap Thrill Week — starting with Smell Bent Dead of Winter, which smells like fennel.
I love the smell and taste of fennel. I make a soup that had fennel in it that is so yummy. Also one of my favorite salad dressings that came about by trail and error is olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey and fennel. Mix is all up and pour over a tasty salad. Sorry for the long post- I couldn’t help myself
I love fennel in soup!
I love fennel and dill! One of my favorite dishes is fennel baked in a gratin style dish!
That sounds good, I’ll have to google a recipe. Last night I made spaghetti squash in a gratin style.
Good Morning! I actually have a minute for a change because instead of teaching today I’m attending an all-day meeting at the district office–rewriting manditory tests and assessments–woopee!
SOTD Memoir, probably too big for a meeting, but I wanted something that would perk me up all day. They can deal.
MEMOIR. You go, MR.
All-day district meeting–really the least they can do is allow you some Memoir!
Quite chilly this morning. SOTD is Dior Mitzah which is perfect for this crisp fall day
Lovely. I wish I bought a bottle before it was discontinued.
I heard that it’s back!
It’s on the privee collections page on dior.com, so that’s good! That’s a huge bottle though! I had no idea it was so big.
!!!!!!!!!!!
Actuall, Mitzah doesn’t seem to be discontinued, it’s on Dior’s website right now: http://www.dior.com/beauty/en_us/fragrance-beauty/fragrance/exceptional-fragrance/la-collection-privee-christian-dior/pr-collectionexclusive-y0901160-mitzah.html
You all have made my day!! It was gone for at least a year.
yes, but hurry, because it disappears quickly and for a year last time!
Another NSTer bought a gigantic FB recently, and I was lucky to receive a nice decant in a swap.
Oh yeah, I see they have only the huge bottle listed. I’ll have to look out for a split.
I’ve never heard of a scented bath mat; now I want one.
Today I’m continuing my Neela Vermeire run with Trayee. There’s something sharp in the immediate opening, but it quickly settles down to be beautifully creamy.
Scented bath mats do sound nice and luxurious.
I’ve really got to get a sample of that. It’s been on my list for a while. I’ve heard so many good things about it.
Don’t forget the vetiver scented basket – see SOTD 9/23/15 thread. It is only $50 so close to practically free!
If you buy 2 it’s still free!
Ha!
I wonder if you’ve tried her others? I actually preferMohur and Ashoka to Trayee, but that speaks to the incredible quality of all three because I love Trayee.
It’s rainy in Manchester (UK) today so Chanel Coromandel for me from a 3 ml sample. Love it.
Coromandel is one of my favourites! I love the laquer note the best.
Cold, crisp autumn morning. Scraped frost off my windscreen and had the seat heaters blasting in the car this morning.
Today is definitely a Cuir de Russie day. The weather was right for it and I’m wearing an off white cotton sweater that somehow just says – casual chic, along with maroon skinny pants and ankle boots. I think I was impressed upon by both wardrobe and weather with my perfume choice today.
CdR is a perfect sweater fragrance. And you look and fabulous!
Sounds adorable, and you definitely smell great. Well done.
Frost! Ugh.
Sounds like a great outfit-perfume combo. I may have to dig out my packed box of Cuir de Russie this chilly week.
Eau Premiere to brighten up another Monday morning.
You smell wonderful!
Running late this morning, so had breakfast at the office and perfume from my purse: L’Eau d’Hiver.
It’s a beautiful, sunny, cool morning in Boston. So far November has been fantastic in the Northeast!
I agree! We are having great weather in NY as well
If you ever want to go sniffing let me know since I’m also in Boston. My screen name is my yahoo address
That sounds like fun
I love L’eau D’Hiver. It works for just about anything and is my second most complimented perfume (Dries Van Noten is #1).
I agree – L’eau d’hiver is a great perfume for any occasion.
I am wearing Le Labo The Noir, which I am smelling very differently than the NST review–it smells like incense and cedar to my nose after the first ten minutes. Nice enough, but not worth the expense.
Thanks for the reminder! I need to do a Barneys run to smell the Serge Lutens d’Or line (or whatever kt’s called) and this will be a cheap thrill in comparison.
Ooh I’m hoping this exists at Nordstrom’s by the time we have our Vancouver smell things and walk around on the 4th.
SOTD: Sankran by myself.
A bit of a haphazard creation inspired by my childhood summer in Bangkok. Opening with spicy, fresh nutmeg and a hint of floral, citrusy petitgrain. The fresh opening along with the strong incense character of olibanum temper the sweetness of the composition. Patchouli provides the camphorous character I want. Then, an overdose of rose is at the centre against a backdrop of amber accord, sandalwood, and musks.
Robin and NSTers, I would love to send you a vial for your opinions
That sounds interesting. How did you make it? Do you have your own oils or was this part of a workshop?
It was a workshop at a ‘perfume bar’ run by a perfumer. There were bottles of pre-made accords and mixes like fougère, amber, sport, orange, musk, melon, fresh green, and gardenia along with ingredients diluted in alcohol solution. We would sit around a bar and the raw materials went past us on a conveyor belt — think sushi bar — for us to pick up. I asked for the not-so-popular nutmeg and olibanum, the latter, much to my chagrin, is causing me a headache now. After smelling and selecting the materials we liked, we were given complete freedom to write fomulae and compose for a 30 ml spray flacon.
This sounds amazing! I once created my own fragrance at a perfume bar like that and called it Roses Vanille. Unfortunately, my result was waaaaaay too sweet. I wish the “bartender” had been more willing to back me off some of my choices. I recently found a real Roses Vanille by Mancera and it’s exactly what I was going for: sweet and rich but elegant.
Cheap thrill week sounds fun! Thus, SOTD = Jessica Simpson Fancy Love.
If you like the modern chypre concept of Narciso Rodriguez, or white musks, I recommend you try this one. Or at least check out the Bargain Fragrance review at Fragrantica.
And for the gentlemen a super cheap thrill is David Beckham’s self named cologne. It’s so good, crisp and fresh yet there is a huggable warmth to it.
I am now most definitely tempted to try this- thank you!
Hello, all. I can’t sleep, so I’m drifting round in a haze, and to assist the haziness, I tried a little EL Jasmine White Moss, which is very fresh and pretty. It won’t be my SOTD, though: I need a powerhouse, to counteract the short sleep and to push me out into the busy day. I try not to let myself get stressed about my frequent nights of insomnia, but I’m beginning to wonder whether I might maybe perhaps possibly ask the doctor for a magic pill. Sorry for moaning: to happier things. I think I will wear Lyric today. It’s soft but powerful, or alternatively, powerful but soft, and I think it will do the trick.
I feel your tiredness Waterdragon. I too had insomnia last night… why does it often strike me on a Sunday night?! I managed three hours sleep but had to be up at 6am and have been low on energy most of the day. Hope we get a better night tonight!
Nothing like a busy week looming ahead to keep you up half the night to make things twice as difficult. If there ever was an argument for random selection, insomnia is it.
Thank you. It is helping, but I really just want to back to bed….zzzzzzz
So sorry about the rough night. Hope the Lyric helps!
And I’m so out of sorts that I replied to you in Oakland’s comment box! Sorry!
No worries – just let the Lyric-y goodness wash over you…
Waterdragon, have you ever tried listening to talking books to help with insomnia? I have an iPod with earbud things and listen to stories, read by a narrator with a soothing voice…Stephen Fry might do it for you, or Kenneth Branagh, Colin Firth, Andrew Scott etc. pick a book you know, a classic so you won’t worry about missing the story….and just let the voice lull you to sleep. Combine with a dose of a lavender based perfume…and zzzzzzz.
The narrator’s voice cancels out the voices in your head…but you need ear bud things so it goes directly to the brain! Now I’m sounding insane. A slightly dull in places book works well, too.
I have tried, but I’m a very auditory (is that even a word? It looks wrong, and I’m too tired to think) learner; a collector and teller of stories (not a writer, though), and in the past, the voices-into-my-head thing has woken me further. It’s time to try again, though, and of course, the utterly adorable Stephen Fry would be a good place to make a beginning. Lavender I love, but I have to repair to the spare room to use it, because it makes my husband sneeze and sneeze, and then there’s two of us awake and slightly grumpy. You’re so kind to help. I sometimes think that the sleepless thing will cure itself when we go back to heartland to live.
I’m not familiar with Stephen Fry but I do know Colin Firth and am pretty sure his voice would keep me up rather than put me to sleep … but only because I developed a gigantic crush on him after seeing him in an adaptation of Pride and Prejudice years ago. Your mileage may, of course, vary.
You must listening to the version where he goes “Mmm, come to bed” rather than ‘Go to sleeeeeep’
Nice…
Well, if that wasn’t the version in my head before, it sure is NOW! LOL!
Colin Firth has a wonderful voice!
He’s sexy in the same way James Mason was. That’s a great version of P&P, too!
Colin Firth will always be Mr. Darcy in my head…I find watching reruns of not particularly engaging TV comedies does it for me. Reruns so you already know what is going to happen, with no actors who are so fun to watch it doesn’t matter what they are doing.
The early years of Parks and Rec, for example. Cute the first time, very relaxing the second time…
So sorry about the elusiveness of sleep, but I think Lyric is a perfect choice: as you say, it’s powerful, but never harsh (something I personally try to avoid when sleep-deprived).
I’m wearing Apres L’Ondee to match my brand new Meteorites powder. I think it’s the first time that I’ve matched my perfume to a face product, an important milestone.
I’m intrigued. Does the powder smell of L’Apres, or is the match more that you are attributing scent to colour and texture, if you see what I mean? I sort of hope it’s the second.
It’s a bit of both – the powder definitely smells of violets, although it’s a sweeter smell than Apres l’Ondee (it is probably more similar to Insolence). But the pale powderiness and pearly sheen of the Meteorites seem to match L’Apres pretty well, too.
Such fun. Sounds like a perfect pairing.
LOL! What us your impression of the Meteorites? I haven’t had any for a long time…
Too early to say, possibly too subtle for me (I’m not good at subtle). But I was just complimented on the metro, so it cannot be too bad
(No good at subtle)! LOL!
I adore Après l’Ondee and Les Meteorites….. good call to put them together.
Thank you! Which ones do you have/like?
Me too. Me too! In Apres L’Ondee. (I am too cheap and too much of an ignoramus to buy fancy cosmetics tho. But those Météorites are so cute!) It is, brace yourselves, bucketing outside. So much lovely rain. A little dispiriting to hear so many sirens across the city… obviously many people have forgotten how to drive in the rain–sigh.
But goodness we smell terrific!
We do smell good, indeed. I seem to like this one more with every wear, if that’s possible.
Curious how you apply Meteorites… All over your face, or as a highlighter?
I started to apply it as a highlighter, but as it was too sophisticated, went all in
I think I need to experiment a bit with different brushes and placements. We’ll see.
It was chilly and foggy here in Beaverton, and it’s Monday.
Monday grown up outfit: I am wearing a grey silk blouse, high waisted skinny jeans, a cardigan and short, high heeled boots. I pinned up my hair and over that am wearing a turban. No makeup makeup and Medieval lipstick.
To go with this I am wearing Tom Ford Noir. I think I am bit too sexy for the office, but Noir just feels so comforting and lovely.
I so approve. Especially of the turban.
Oh, thank you so much!
Great outfit for taking on Monday!
This year, I have been trying to dress up a bit on Mondays to give the week a lift! Thanks!
Wow, sounds fab!
This sounds quite superb! I certainly wish some of my colleagues would take on Monday as you have- Perfect perfume too
Strange day today. Seems like everyone I know is having a tough day. Wearing Gucci Rush, and as always helping me to stay calm and feel a little stronger.
Luxuriating in SOTD Mohur Extrait. Right now the first blush of Rose has been gone a while, and the greener other flowers and spices are getting sweeter and drier somehow. This is such great stuff!
Okay. Okay. The extrait is going on my “samples to buy” list. “Uncle!”
Sorry.
Me too!
Secret Obsession for the 2nd day in a row. First, it’s plum, then it’s jasmine, then it disappears . . . I was walking around at an antiques shop yesterday and thought ‘mmm someone’s wearing tuberose’ and then I realised it was me
. . . and then it comes back in a woodsy drydown. I don’t get mace or spice, really.
It wears very close to the skin though which is frustrating. Melikes fragrances that are LOUD. Oh well. Nice is nice.
A bit of Bois de Santal by Keiko Mecheri on my left wrist and a bit of Ryder by Ex Idolo on my right.
My head is all over the place today and I’m trying to get it together and focus, but that’s proving difficult. If I didn’t have these scents on already, I might have put on some Sycomore from my new teeny-tiny bottle to see if the vetiver everyone else says promotes focus would help.
I’m wearing Voyage by Hiram Green. Was so excited to receive a sample in the post today. My 12 year old daughter said “mmm it smells like winter”, she has such a good nose and is very fussy about perfume. I am loving sharing my collection with her. We also had a girly day together on the weekend with an obligatory sniff in Sephora and l’Occitane.
Excited to try Voyage.
How lovely to share your perfume interest with your daughter.
Fun! I’m looking forward to trying Voyage too. I’ve really loved both Moon Bloom and Shangri La.
I’m very curious about that one.
I wrote my impressions of it today on my Facebook page if it’s of interest!
http://facebook.com/Irridessence
SOTD: Dzongkha (L’Artisan Parfumeur)
Such an excellent choice!
Chilly rain here today. DSH Perfumes Chypre – mostly labdanum and moss on my wrists, and a pumpkin candle that mostly smells of wax, not pumpkin.
On the bright side, I’m a day ahead on my word count for NaNoWriMo, and I think I can knock out another 2000 words by the end of the day. I’ve gotten to a place in the manuscript where I can see scenes in my head, and those are easy to write.
I am so impressed!
oh, one of these years, I am going to do NaNoWriMo! I am impressed too. Encouragement! Good words!
Brilliant…sounds like you’re in the zone!
I’m considering doing NaNoWriMo next year. Is this your first time?
Snort! No. No, this is my…. 7th? And before, I was calling it success if I got 50K words down, regardless of whether it was a finished story arc or not. This year, I am focused on getting down all the major plot points and completing the arc.
This may sound stupid, but writing fanfiction over the last 3 years or so has been like doing a creative writing course, and I’m now seeing how to do some more complicated things, like blend current story and backstory, and choosing events that both show/develop character and advance plot. It’s fun.
Oh wow! That is truly impressive. And no that doesn’t sound stupid at all – practice will do that. I’m not much of a fiction writer myself, but I figured it would provide that kind of education.
Can I ask what kind of fan fiction you write?
I’m very interested to know, too!
Had a rather unpleasant dentist appointment today (had my tooth pulled) and instinctively put on Blackberry & Bay by Jo Malone, cheerful and unobtrusive. All went well!
Hope it heals quickly!
SOTD is Tea for Two, although I’ve currently enjoying a cup of coffee..
T42, will always do.
Testing Bruno Fazzolari Seyrig today. When I first dabbed it on, I didn’t smell much. Then it started to bloom very nicely on me and now I’m getting soft powdery flowers (not too much powder; just the right amount).
Fille en aiguilles, and I want this mat!!
Wondering if vetiver would feel nice on bare feet? Would love to smell it though…
I have some little bundles of vetiver roots, possibly also from VivaTerra some years ago. The individual roots are small in diameter, and not twiggy or sharp in any way. They feel softer than straw and are not prickly like sisal. I think the mats would be fine. In fact, I may order one!
I remember inviting someone to smell them, and they said it reminded them of a spa in Bali – I think the spa had vetiver mats.
The little bundles smell like straight up vetiver.
SOTD l’Artisan Safran Troublant, because it’s Monday.
You smell great! We can be twins again soon as my bottle just shipped. Yay!
Yay! Congrats on the imminent arrival of new aquisi
Oops! Acquisition is what I meant! Where’s Autocorrect when you need it?!
SOTD is Bottega Veneta. So perfect! I haven’t been posting lately – life has been weird, with big events both good and bad. Perfume has been important though! Finding just the right fragrance for my mood helps if I’m feeling sad and contemplative. Lately I’ve been wearing a lot of CdG Avignon, Infusion d’Iris, and Tuscan Leather. They just hit the right notes between cozy and moody.
Glad some of the events have been good!
I think I want that mat. I also really like the laundry hamper Robin mentioned above too.
I am wearing Aromatics Elixir today. Wasn’t sure it was a good choice this morning, but is ok now. Someone else (maybe mals?? Not sure) had talked about AE having a note that smelled like pee to them. I’d never experienced it that way before, but I think I got that this morning. I was getting ready for work and I had a couple of moments where I thought one of my cats had peed on something and then realized that they hadn’t… Luckily that subsided pretty quickly. I think it also exacerbated a developing headache, but I took some ibuprophen when I got to the office, so that’s mostly better now too.
Yeah, it was me.
Funny enough, I really like AE on paper or fabric if I put it away for a couple days and then bring it back out. However, I don’t generally wear perfume that way, so it’s impractical for personal use.
Glad your headache’s better.
Hello all – back to posting again as I am back from travels in Granada – I was lucky enough to have a friend take me for a major birthday. It is incredibly beautiful and quite humbling – I hadn’t had an appreciation of the size and beauty of the Alhambra for one thing. And it was 29 and sunny yesterday which is very exciting from someone from London! All that said, today I am again in Noir Epices – which feels austere yet exotic and is becoming an choice I increasingly gravitate to. Might have to consider a small bottle after I use up the generous sample.
I as there, what, two weeks ago? Absolutely loved it as well. And you make me want to retry Noir Epices, I have a 5 ml bottle from the coffret, but it’s in Tallinn. We seem to have similar taste in quite a few things
Happy birthday, too!
Thank you! The birthday was in August but as is the way with crazy diaries we just went. Granada is truly lovely though isn’t it and incredibly evocative. Glad that you loved it too and yes do try Noir Epices again- I’d be interested to know what you think and as you say we seem to share similar tastes ????.
I love Noir Epices, a great austere oriental.
That is absolutely a perfect description of it- and I suspect a large part of why I am drawn to it as it feels very thoughtful but also exotic which makes for a great work appropriate scent.
Tonka Imperiale today. It is raining here so TI feels very appropriate.
That’s a cozy one. I have a generous sample that I sometimes put on before bed.
I would like a crisp Spring morning perfume. I wonder if one of the Cartier scents would do the trick? Suggestions please…but something I can try in my local department shop, so ‘mainstream’, the usual suspects.
I like Chanel Cristalle EDP which could do for spring or summer, although the edp is deeper and rounder than the edt, so more Spring-y to me.
Did you get to watch any of that doc on BBC? Curious to know what you think.
Absolutely second that. I’d also suggest Hermes colognes, if your department store carries them? My favourite is Eau de Narcisse Bleu, it’s perfect for spring.
Yes – Hermes colognes are O – for oarsome. I have a couple and enjoy them. Maybe the Van Cleef and Arpels, too…suddenly, work seems quite boring and unnecessary.
Yes I did – and I was just looking for you to say thanks. Really enjoyed it. I have read a couple of his books and really like his tone – the gentle amble of thoughts and experimentation combined with skill and determination. So thanks again!
Thanks – I’ve never worn Cristalle but I know where to find it. It can be a reward – I have to earn it!
I wouldn’t mind his ‘office’ either
One can dream…
Bulgari Thé scents?
Hermès Jardins?
Terre d’Hermès
Guerlain Vétiver?
Ha – I opted for Un Jardin sur le Nil when I woke up. I have a feeling I have to try the Bulgari scents. I was also thinking I should get my mother to post me back the bottle of Calyx I gave her ten years ago. I guess Pulp is another possibility, now I come to think of it…but neother of those two are quite what I’m looking for. I know what I want (in my head) something that is cold and clear (like a mountain stream) but a little dry (like gin and tonic), a little bit sharp/bitter (but not citrus – maybe chrysanthemum/dandelion), an acid wit (but not metallic) …maybe Arquiste – but can’t buy it here … maybe Yvresse? OK – Cristalle and Bulgari. Maybe I should just do some work…and stop day dreaming.
I still think Cristalle is the best fit, but because you mentiouned dandelion, try TDC Tokyo Bloom if you get a chance. I love it for spring and it’s an interesting take on the cologne theme, plus it has dandelion.
If there are any parfumustas in bay area, would love to get together and sniff
SOTD = Aftelier Vanilla Smoke
3 sprays from the EDP sample spray and WAH, it was mostly gone after 2 hours but I do get occassion whiffs of vanilla. I will try the parfum nextto see how long it lasts.
I will do a vanilla week and finish it with a cheap thrill vanilla.
oh, that’s great! I am always interested in learning about vanilla scents. looking forward to the week.
I won’t disappoint! I may even do two weeks but somehow, I can’t see a connection between YSL and vanilla for next week’s challenge!
How is this one? The 2-hrs only will not work for me, but still interested.
When I realized it was short-lived, my first thought was this won’t be for floragal!
OH, goodie, I need to stock up on Vanilla scents – I am interested to see what you are wearing!
I will indulge you
Kind and generous Hajusuuri!
SOTD Nirvana Black. Cozy. Had one of those panicky early mornings where I shut off my alarm instead of snoozing it. Had to be up very early for a monthly meeting that I go to in the Bronx and takes me about 2 hours to get there. Ugh. I was only about 10 min late but I’m already exhausted from the rush this am.
Eek, hate when that happens. Hope the Nirvana Black is helping your day.
Thanks dottieCHI! It definitely gave me some calm.
I, too, had one of those early morning awakenings that used to upset me so much when I was working. I knew my thinking would be foggy all day and my temper short. Thankfully post-retirement my days are rarely so full that I can’t sneak a nap in somewhere. Tonight I’m going to the symphony so probably will take a short one this afternoon. I’m wearing La Liturgie des Heures this morning, but I’ll probably wear Box of Eels parfum this evening. There is a no-perfume policy but BdI wears close. It’s the symphony and I’ll be dressed up, I have to wear perfume (and high heels)!
Of course you do.
Enjoy!
A great choice.
Even though I am very excited about my new FB of Chergui, it did not feel like a Chergui day today so I’m wearing 31 Rue Cambon. We will soon have very many cold, wet, and dreary days where I live (as in months of them), which is ideal Chergui weather, IMO. Plenty of time for that. Today is sunny and crisp and so 31RC was calling to me.
Where do you live, if you don’t mind me asking? I wear Rue Cambon in every weather, but should give Chergui another try, I don’t really remember it well.
Cleveland, Ohio (USA). Home of Rock ‘n’ Roll and long, cold winters.
Rock on, my long cold winter friend. Rock on!
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I think the only hope I have ever to have a decent level of knowledge about the US geography is through NST. Thank you for help!
There is no hope for my grammar, though…
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Oooh! Have you been to the Indigo Perfumery? They have a nice online selection so I’m thinking in-store will have all of that and then some.
I went to Cleveland twice on business about 18-20 years ago. I stayed at the Ritz Carlton. The building where it’s at had a direct train connection with the airport which made it super convenient.
I’m embarrassed to admit that I have not yet been to Indigo. It’s on the other side of town and online shopping is just so easy (plus I like the anticipation of getting stuff in the mail). Poor excuses, I know. I’d be happy to meet up there with any visiting NST’ers who need a local ambassador!
I have my 25 year Oberlin reunion in May. Was thinking of taking an extra day to go to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Indigo Perfumery (major occasions require new perfume purchases obviously)
Of course!
Most people seem to prefer Chergui in cold weather. I only wear it when it’s really warm. Paradoxically I find it much easier to handle in the heat.
So interesting!
Black Flower Mexican Vanilla today, from Dame Perfumery, AZ. What was overpowering in the summer is a powdered vanilla treat in fall.
Definitely not makeup powdery, but airy vanilla powder, like you might add to a hot milky drink. This sample will get used up.
Sounds delightful
Longevity is good, still smelling great, if I do say so myself!
I blew through my decant of this…thanks for reminding me how nice it is…
Diptyque Eau Duelle. Doesn’t get much love but I adore it in the fall. Very well suited to the warm days and cool nights of late Fall in Los Angeles. There’s a dry dustiness clinging to its citrus-vanilla heart which suits our gorgeous, drought-weary city.
Happy Monday everyone! Today was my 1st day back at work after a week out for a counselors conference. Back on the daily grind. My SOTD is Chloe. I got 2 compliments by 2 different people in Starbucks this morning. Then, several co-workers complimented me as well. I have worn this fragrance several times, but I think it mixes better with my body chemistry in cooler weather. Maybe, I will make it a point to wear this in the Fall and Winter.
Wow, I almost never get complimented on my perfume. That many compliments in one day is amazing. Chloe must smell great on you.
Love that one. You smell great!
Channeling Ihadanidea in Natori today.
I’ve developed a reputation – haha! How lovely.