It's hump day, Thanksgiving Eve (aka Drinksgiving), and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm wearing Ormonde Jayne Frangipani.
Reminder: this Friday, 11/27, we are giving thanks: wear a perfume you're thankful for. (suggested by thegoddessrena)
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.
Floating around on my day off in a cloud of Noontide Petals! Probably over sprayed but la la! Did I mention DAY OFF!?! Yippee!
Enjoy your day off!
Eau de Gentiane Blanche, which is very dry, over a bit of Omani frankincense. It is a very nice pairing.
Sounds lovely. I adore Gentiane Blanche. I wonder how I could get some frankincense….
Mine was a gift, but I get most of my essential oils, concretes, etc. from Eden Botanicals (no affiliations).
Someone with whom I split a gift set of Hermessences requested this as a sample but the boutique did not have samples of it. The tester was down to the last dregs but the little bit I smelled was wonderful. I will need to explore this further!
Picking up my mother from the hospital in a few and promise her I would be unscented. Afterwards I’ll probably go with Cedre. I have a while bottle of it and I never want to wear it. ????
You should be wrapped in a cloud of Cedre by now 🙂
I hope your mother is okay.
I am commando this morning. Made a huge thing of homemade orange-cranberry sauce for tomorrows feast-and I am pooped.
After I shower I think I will put on a fragrance I am thankful for.
Some thoughts on Elimination of Violence against women and children day : When what we want for our own children becomes possible for >all< children in the world. Beginning with freedom from violence. A world that is safe for children makes peace possible and when peace is possible, and children are not traumatized, the world changes. "Gather the Women, Save the World"
Beautiful words. I’m with you!
Thank you
Sent too soon. I meant to say Thank you for a caring, fundamental, and heartwarmng message for now and always.
Bracing myself against the chilly weather and a busy half day in a near empty office. I was good and decided to come in even though we could WFH because I have to make sure a few things get taken care of (hopefully). Wearing Nuit Rouge again – the incense is speaking to me and I might wear this for the rest of the week.
I must say, I used to love a day when the office was nearly empty and I could get 10 times as much done in the peace and quiet. Enjoy smelling great, Jenkr!
Yes! That’s exactly why some people prefer to come in on WFH days. There’s a handful of us here all locked away in our own offices and so far I’ve managed to get more done in the past two hours than I did all of yesterday!
I agree. I tend to get so much more work done at my school when the kids and the teachers aren’t there asking a million questions. Peace and quiet is fabulous when you are working.
I’m still doing French perfumery, but your SOTD has reminded me that I haven’t worn Ormonde Woman in a long time. I’m wearing Rose de Siwa, which is ridiculously pretty.
austenfan, there is a very cool looking resort in the Siwa Oasis.
http://www.siwashaliresort.com/resort.htm
Seriously cool, Rose de Siwa has nothing to do with it though. It doesn’t read as oriental to me at all.
Completely forgot to add: thanks for the link! Wouldn’t mind a brief stay in some dry and warmer lands.
I finally broke down and got a decant of Rose de Siwa after falling for my sample two years ago. The decant came yesterday, and when I opened it for a sniff I nearly cried, it was so beautiful. It smells like the best part of early summer.
Something similar happened to me when I first smelled Promesse de l’aube. It is a great line.
I have a decant of Rose de Siwa as well but I’ve been hoarding it because half gone. I think it is my favorite MDCI scent. It’s just so pretty!
It’s incredibly pretty, my favourite is La Promesse de l’Aube, closely followed by Enlèvement au Sérail.
I wanted to try Enlevement au Serail but it was discontinued around the time that I ordered my sample set. I was a bit disappointed at the time.
Am I the only one who thinks of orange juice when this fragrance is mentioned? LOL. Are there even any citrusy notes?
I think of lots of pink and lovely things, not an orange in sight. It would not be misplaced in Stephen Fry’s Room Lovely.
Rose de Siwa always makes me think of the color pink when I wear it in the best possible way.
Anick Goutal Mandrake Pourpre is my SOTD .
It’s a beautiful fall day today, and MO seemed to fit the bill
I meant to type MP.
Happy Wednesday !!
Smells great either way 😉
Ambre Nuit for this chilly sunny day in Montreal. We had our first snow yesterday, but it should melt tomorrow when it warms up a bit.
Perfect choice for the snow.
Commando for yoga this morning, but then will wear my sample of Amouage Opus I.
Drinksgiving? I probably live under a rock, but hadn’t heard that one. Seems like a bit of an odd segue to Thanksgiving. (My yoga teacher called our last class “Planksgiving” which was a good one!)
I’m thankful to have all 3 sons home this week, a day off today, and so many wonderful fragrance samples to try. I’m thankful for fragrance in general and the spark of joy it adds to life, but in particular, I am enjoying my new bottle of JHAG Miss Charming more than I even thought!
On a serious note, I am thankful for people like Malala, who fight bravely on for better lives for children and women and really, everyone.
https://www.malala.org/malalas-story
I’m not affiliated, but it’s an amazing story.
Drinksgiving was new to me too. I’d never heard that one before. I like Planksgiving though! That’s clever of your instructor.
I knew it was a big party night, but I had never heard it either. Apparently tonight is one of the biggest drunk driving nights of the year.
I used to manage a bar. It was one of the few days a year that employees were not allowed to request off, and was the top grossing day of the year. Generally speaking, the person doing the cooking for Thanksgiving kicks the rest of the family out of the house so prep work can be done in peace. Since they are homeless until the wee hours…to the bar they go. I’m so glad those days are behind me. I was always so worried about driving home after we closed.
I’m using Le Labo Rose 31 to create a force field around me as I venture to the grocery store for T-day provisions.
I love that one.
Good luck!
Feeling thankful for many things today including Tauer Un Rose de Kandahar 🙂
Oh, I’d be thankful if I had a bottle, LOL…you smell great.
Deva, I am thankful I have a bottle! Scent twins!!
SOTD: Shalimar Ode a la Vanille (Madagascar).
My favourite flanker. Still extremely bummed that I didn’t get a back-up (or two even)!
I’ve been hoarding mine!
This is the one that smells smokey vanilla delicious? I can’t remember now which is which.
Maybe you can find one online?
This is the one I wish I had…
I’m wearing an absolute ton of Eau des Missions and it feels just right.
Oh, and I forgot! Also wearing Williams Sonoma Spiced Chestnut lotion, which is incredibly strong and adds a nice, warm holiday element. Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow, everyone!
That sounds nice, will have to try it!
I’m wearing Donna Karan fragrances, Donna Karan Woman. I also have Donna Karan Gold, which I also love. I know that Black Cashmere is a favorite of many of you out there in perfumista land, but do you like others in this line, that aren’t as hard to find?
I don’t have any DK fragrances, but I saw Cashmere Mist at TJ Maxx last week and wondered if it’s one of the beloved scents. I know Black Cashmere is hailed around here.
Cashmere Mist doesn’t get too much love around here. I have the edp, but will admit that it was better when it came out in the 90s; it’s clearly been reformulated. (Although there have been so many variations that it’s possible one is closer to the original and I just don’t know it yet.) The fragrance was originally what was used in Donna Karan body products and customers loved it so much they created a perfume. The shampoo and conditioner were good but are long discontinued. The body wash, lotion, and deodorant are still around. They’re all great and capture a softness that the sprays just don’t have.
Interesting. Thanks for the info!
I’ve never tried any Donna Karan – but if you feel the desire to get a backup bottle of the Gold then it is on clearance online at Perfumania. I know Black Cashmere is much loved, but I just haven’t found the time to sample. It is on my list, though!
I was reading today that in Australia, one woman dies every week due to domestic violence. Today here is White Flag Day- an acknowledgement by the men to not commit violence and to not turn a blind eye. Finally the realisation that it isnt just up to the woman to ‘remove herself’ or to not provoke it.
My SOTD was Laawan by S4P. (Science for Peace). It’s warm and sunny and coconutty though there is no coconut, and feels like a cross between Fils de Dieu and By Night, White.
It’s so sad! Especially in countries that still have gender equalities.
I watched a documentary on the violence and rape against that girl on the bus in India. I got maybe through 20 minutes into the film, and they’re basically blaming her for being out after hours in the dark and I just couldn’t take it anymore I had to turn off the TV -I was so disgusted.
The statistics are very grim. I like the sound of your perfume…I’ve never heard of it. Have a good day!
Chamade, the edt. I’ve heard people aren’t that fond of this concentration but I think mine is not that new – it’s in the odd shaped angular bottle that’s thinner in the middle like someone squeezed the glass. I find it quite rich, particularly in the drydown. The parfum must really be something.
I have vintage Chamade EDT and I agree – very rich! I usually wear it in the spring, but now I want to see how it feels in the cold weather.
All the versions of Chamade I’ve tried are good, with minor variations. (I haven’t tried them ALL!) The vintage parfum de toilette is very very powdery; the vintage edt is more sparkly but its topnotes are really beginning to go. Older but not “vintage” parfum was gorgeously rich. Modern edp is lovely too.
I spent a November some years ago wearing Chamade every other day or so, because a main character in a story I was writing wore it. It isn’t light by any means, but I kept having a seasonal disconnect between my scent and the weather. It was disconcerting to me.
Vintage Samsara over Rose Jam shower gel. It’s very rainy and windy today, and this is a red dome protecting me from all the grey. Violence against women is something we can only fight in the political sphere, together.
You smell great!
I agree and you smell great. Makes me want to pick samsara for my scent of the day
Beautiful combination.
Commando right now but after my shower, I will be wearing Chanel no 5. I will be overjoyed to wear something different tomorrow. I am thinking either Jicky or Theorema.
Wearing Portrait of a Lady Today. Never disappoints.
Cuir de Russie for me today.
I love how this scent (and all Chanel fragrances I own) gently wafts up toward my nose through the day. My own personal sillage that I never have to worry will offend others.
Beautiful.
SOTD = Neela Vermeire Mohur Extrait on the right wrist, and a rose attar on the left.
Thank you Hajusuuri, for the sample of the extrait! It is beautiful and smells more realistically of roses than the attar. I accidentally layered argan oil lotion over the extrait so it is currently toned down, but the combination is delicious. 🙂
I’ve been so busy this week I haven’t been posting (Monday = Coco, Tuesday = YSL M7 [I’m really going to need to get a full bottle]). Today could be another long day, despite the fact that over half the office has taken today off or will be leaving early.
In any case, I’m happy it is finally Thanksgiving Eve! Looking forward to good food, and even better company.
You’re welcome. I’m glad you’re enjoying the goodies. On the M7, you should get the vintage. I (still) don’t know how to paste links to a comment while using my iPhone but google Kafkaesque M7 to read more about it.
I’m wearing Olfactive Studio Lumiere Blanche. It’s less of a statement-making fragrance than most of my favourites, but I’ve loved it since it launched.
I love that perfume. I think it was Angela’s review (?) in NST that turned me on to it.
Oops…Jessica’s review
For me it was Victoria at BdJ, but I remember Jessica’s review, too. As she says, I cannot think of an occasion or time that LB wouldn’t suit – Cristalle is another (very different) scent I have in that category.
I think that’s so well-put. It’s not a showstopper, but it’s a very pleasing scent all the same!
It’s just so lovely. So easy to wear, but proof that soft doesn’t mean stupid.
First time wearing Box of Eels… I wish I loved it, but so far I can only say I like it. It’s perfectly nice but it’s not wowing me. Kinda disappointed. Maybe my expectations were too high. It’s wearing very close to my skin, which will be great for those days when I need to keep my scent on the down-low. I suspect it would be better with a heavier application, but I’m working with a small sample-sized decant… So hard to get a decent amount out of it without spilling the juice all over the place! Anyway, I will keep trying this one. But maybe it’s good that I don’t crave a FB of another of the Chanel Les Exclusifs. I’ll save my money to 31RC.
BdI is like, not love for me as well. But I think it might change once I try the extrait. Anyway, as you say – I love so many exclusifs that I can live with not buying this one.
I do love BdI, but it is very mood-driven for me. It’s a scent for high comfort, but not necessarily when I need comfort. I choose it more, I think, when I’ve killed all the dragons and I’m feeling all comfy in my skin. It’s great, for instance, for an Sunsay afternoon nap…yes, I do sometimes take one!
I did buy the extract, which might make a difference.
Box of Eels is my SOTD, and I’m very happy in it but sad because I used the last of my wee sample. It’s definitely one that I need more of. When I was in B&N earlier, their sound system was all Beatles, and when it got to “Let It Be” tears rushed to my eyes–overwhelming memories of a very sad time in the past. But Bois des Iles complemented it somehow and braced me. Happy Thanksgiving to all NST perfumistas!
That song does the same thing for me. Nice that you had a fragrance to compliment it though.
Bvlgari Black again, so pleasing and comforting.
You smell wonderful!
Gracias! You do too 🙂
Just set my perfume challenge for the day…to match my perfume to the daily horoscope I’ve just read in the newspaper. So, today, I have to ‘stay in the moment’ astrologically speaking ( this has thrown me already…how did the stars in the sky, the sun and moon and Saturn etc. come up with that, and isn’t that a bit rich coming from stars!?) anyway… Need a fleeting perfume, a here for one delicious second and then I’m gone perfume. I don’t own one of them so will wear L’Instant as I sit in bed munching a bowl of oats. It’s 6 am.
Snap! Am sitting in bed with my porridge, yoghurt and berries! Strawberries…I love summer!
What’s your favourite ‘fleeting, in the moment’ scent? Some of my Jean Claude Ellena perfumes almost fit the bill.
Almost all of his, I agree, although oddly, Narcisse Bleu has considerable staying power for a cologne. I think my favourite now-you-smell-it, now-you-don’t is Apres l’Ondee, but I also like Bel Respiro. It’s gorgeous, but it flits off. In fact, it behaves a bit like a fantail: arrives, flirts a little until you stop what you’re dong to admire and adore it, keeps you company for a while, then darts off. I don’t mind re-applying it, but it’s a big bottle to cart around, so I mostly wear it weekends.
I love your description … A fantail perfume, perfect. Now I have a perfume/ bird scenario in my head. Our neighbours have big white chooks that stomp around our gardens. I would call them Bronze Goddess but I know you’re fond of that scent!
Hey, I’m happy to share the BG concept with some respectable matronly chookies!
Fantails absolutely charm me.
Maks, I adore fantails, but they are meant to be harbingers of death if they are seen inside a house. In our family, though we see the connection with death, they are also symbols of hope. My mother was severely injured as a tiny child, and was paraplegic until she was 8 or so. When she was at her most desperately ill, two fantails came into the house and flitted around, staying for a long time. My grandmother apparently knew that her child was dying, and sat up all night until dawn, massaging mum’s legs and chest to keep the blood flowing, and come the dawn, mum turned the corner towards life. Fantails now have mixed symbolism for me, but I have a pendant of a small gold fantail sitting on a silver nikau palm, and I wear it for mum, family & life, quite often.
Hey, we don’t do Thanksgiving down here, but I’ve just hold a story about something to be thankful for, haven’t I? Here’s to Granny’s determination, and mum’s courage!
Happy to share Thanksgiving with all our non-U.S. friends. Eat something good and think of us!
What a fun way to choose a scent! I love it.
Continuing a week of Encens Mythique. It makes me feel pulled-together, even without a ladies’ maid.
I might join you in Encens Mythique. It’s rather lovely.
Thanks to the person yesterday who tipped us off to the upcoming L’Artisan sale on Hautelook, I just ordered a bottle of Amour Noctourne for $49 and a The et Pain D’epices candle for $35.
My friend and I both fell in love with AN at Barneys on Friday (but not the price) so I’ll be splitting the bottle with her for Christmas. 🙂
Yes, wow half off + splitting means that price is suddenly awesome! Well done you two!
And let us know how you like that candle, I’m very curious about it!
Will do. This is my first L’Artisan candle. The notes sounded too good to pass up.
They really do. Mmmmmm I am so tempted! Wish I had something so justified as your AN to get from them–if I were placing an order anyway, it’d be totally reasonable to add a candle to my cart 🙂 But at the moment it’d all be blind-buys… Hm.
I just read your post and almost fell out of my bed. OMG! I love Amour Nocturne! I immediately pulled out my Nordie’s card and ordered. I have always had a decant of this, but never a FB. L’Artisan fragrances tend to be quite pricey. So, this was a treat. Thanks for mentioning it. Otherwise I would have never known!
Yay!! Happy to be of service. 🙂
I wonder if I would like this. No, I don’t need anymore perfume right now. I just received my Chanel 31 Rue yesterday so I better be satisfied for a while.
I think you would like it. I think it is kind of like Tom Ford’s Santal Blush. If you like that one, then you would probably like AN. I have never tried Chanel 31 Rue. Can you compare it to anything so I could have an idea what it smells like?
I dislike Santal Blush, something about it puts me off. I did not have that problem with AN.
Not sure what I would compare 31 Rue to, but I am sure someone would be able who is better at comparisons than I am.
I enjoyed Bronze Goddess yesterday– it was fun and the epitome of bottled summer, but I’ve decided to be contrary today and wear a typically “winter” perfume, The temperature is supposed to get to the low twenties and the humidity is high, and I am going to wrap myself in a little cloud of Elephant. I’m curious to see how it behaves in some heat and on bare skin. Well, as bare, that is, as I allow my 63-year old body to be, which is not very….sigh. Some time ago, somewhere, I remember Annikky remarking that she didn’t classify her perfumes by seasons, and I realised I had been. This is my little localised experiment to end limitations and see if it’s a good thing to cross the Elephant over from winter into sort-of summer.
A propos of ending violence against women, I was troubled to see an item on the main news programme last night showing a bunch of cops in South Auckland walking a kilometre in women’s shoes to underline awareness of “wonen’s issues”. It was a cutesy symbolic gesture, I suppose, and clearly some PR person somewhere thought it would show the police in a sympathetic light if a couple of hundred burly blokes minced along the road in size 13 stilettos, but really? Is that the best we can do? Turn family violence into a publicity opportunity for the police force? I was ashamed.
Urg, I really can’t even get started on how the issue of violence against women gets instrumentalized for other purposes, but suffice to say, yes, I share your frustration, to put it mildly!
Glad I missed the news last night. Makes me sick.
I seem to recall some thing similar here in Wellington a year or two ago. Large uniformed policemen in pink stilettos. My workmates and I were quite unsure what to make of it. Good to see the focus on something important, but also so trivialising.
Glad you enjoyed Bronze Goddess. It is a nice one!
Well, I do like to sound like an independent soul, unconstrained by conventions! The weak point in my argument is, of course, that I wear Bronze Goddess almost exclusively in summer.
Still, I keep all my perfumes available at all times and wear most of them year round.
Thank you everyone for your kind wishes yesterday.
Wearing Orange Star, which should power me through medical appointments and moving tasks ahead for the day.
Continuing with the theme of fragrances that I am thankful for, I am wearing Nectarine Blossom & Honey by Jo Malone. This is THE FRAGRANCE that started the obsession with perfume and sent me down the rabbit hole. I will forever be thankful and grateful for Jo Malone and the fragrances she created. They are unique, fresh, and can be combined with almost anything to create something special. One of the things on my bucket list is to go to London and visit her store and hopefully meet the lady herself.
Besides family, friends, good health, I am so grateful and thankful for NST; my “scented family”. Thanks for the years of good conversation, sharing, and smelling terrific in the process! 🙂
No scent for 5 days here….because a head cold has taken away my sense of smell! Perfume has been replaced by doTerra’s essential oil “Breathe”…
I just got a few samples from Luckyscent, and I’m waiting patiently to try them when I can really enjoy them….Until then, I’ll stick with my eucalyptus soap and oils….
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Y’ALL!!
Hope you feel better and can try your samples soon!
Better tonight! Trying Dulcis in Fundo by Profumum. Good stuff!
Off to Melbourne today in Epic. I bought the Amouage 12 x 2.5 coffret in Sydney last week and am enjoying it. The fragrances and packaging are beautiful and it was surprisingly priced quite a bit cheaper than I could buy it off the Amouage website. That never happens in Australia!
Tried out Donna Karans Labdanum today, but I don’t think its me. Stopped at a discounter to warm up on the way home and decided to test Infusion d’Iris Edp vs Edt. I’m leaning towards the Edp.
SOTD = Papillon Angelique
I am continuing my week of thanksgiving. Today, I am thankful for indie perfumers (Liz Moores) who do their own thing and not at the direction of some faceless conglomerate whose sole mission is to make money even at the expense of quality. I am also thankful for indie perfume boutiques such as Indigo Perfumery in Cleveland. I met Ann Onusko, Indigo’s proprietress, at my first Sniffapalooza last year.. The smaller boutiques carry some of the more unusual lines that would otherwise be shipping cost prohibitive. I got my bottle of Angelique (and Anubis from the same line) from Indigo when it wasthe only retailer in the U.S. carrying the brand.
Angelique is a chameleon and does not quite smell the same each time I wear it which is not often enough. Today’s version started out woody-spicy with a himt of flowers, which then morphed into flowery (but not “perfumey’ flowery and it has now dried down to a cozy incensy sweetish iris.
I join you in giving thanks for smaller brands and boutiques. I have tracked down a shop in Brussels that carries Papillon and will sniff the scents one of these days. I’m very excited about this line.
Agreed!
Narciso for me today. I’ve grown quite fond of this one. I feel like a fluffy white marshmallow wrapped in cashmere.
So excited that a swap is on its way to my house at the moment that contains a mini of Natori…I’ve been dying to try this one for ages!
Ha, nice imagery.
I’ve been tempted to blind buy Natori for months, since the reviews are so high and price so low.
You just eliminated the guilt I had for purchasing Narciso. I went through four samples and finally bought the gift set. This very day was questioning if I really needed it. The answer is absolutely. I want to smell like marshmallows wrapped in cashmere. Thank you!
Marshmallows wrapped in cashmere? You ABSOLUTELY needed Narciso! Everyone needs to smell like that every so often, so go forth and enjoy!
I just received two good things – the shipment of Hermes minis that I’ve been waiting for, and the news that my staff and I can go home at 3:30 pm. Yea!
OOH, now there’s a great combo! Do tell us, which minis will you now be enjoying this afternoon?!
Bottega Venetta today. Drizzle and fog here so need something comforting. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. I am grateful for all the people on here who have given me advise on different scents.
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Have you tried Bottega Venetta’s Knot?
If not, try it. You might like that one too. 🙂
Yes, I have that one too.
After yoga, I applied a tiny bit of vintage Caron Tabac Blond. And a tiny bit is all you need of that one! I’m so grateful to have a half full bottle of the parfum.
I’m late to the party today, but … twins! I’ve been wafting all day, and loving every second of it.
the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women? It’s kinda sexist to disregard the victimization of males and suggest that females are the primary victims of violence. Nevertheless, I’m wearing Insurrection Pure II.
Unfortunately, men are not excluded from victimization and violence. But a quick statistical Google will demonstrate that overwhelmingly, the majority of ANY TYPE (domestic, sexual, emotional, physical, ad nauseum) of violence/victimization are women and children.
Certainly, the documentation and research put into these statistical values is not an attempt to discredit men, but to highlight a serious global issue. Sorry if you feel slighted or offended by that.
Well said.
I agree with you that calling attention to violence against women certainly doesn’t imply that violence against men isn’t also a terrible problem, any more than calling attention to colon cancer implies that skin cancer doesn’t matter!
But on the statistical question… it’s not actually the case that women are always the majority of victims, in every single category. For instance, in the U.S., men are the overwhelming majority of murder victims. It may even be the case–though evidence on this is very difficult to collect reliably, for all genders–that men are the majority of U.S. rape victims, owing to the extremely high rates of incarceration and rape in prisons. Again, just as you say, the fact that violence against men is a very serious issue does not mean that we can’t ever call attention to the issue of violence against women specifically, but I think being accurate about the nature and dimensions of the problem is both the most ethical choice and the best hope, ultimately, for finding effective ways to address it. Signed, your friendly neighborhood social scientist 🙂
Ha, I thought I could highlight this UN initiative without necessarily generating political debate but of course I was wrong 🙂
Thanks guys, for keeping it nice, but let’s move on to perfume before it gets not nice.
Enjoying a day off in SL Vetiver Oriental. Unfortunately I’m in TJ Maxx (looking for shoes, I swear! ;P) and I snuck a dab from an unsealed bottle of Burberry Brit Rhythm lotion, and now I keep getting whiffs of lavender detergent. And the VO is too quiet to step in and rescue me.
I’m tempted by VO even though I have never tried it. What are the predominate things (notes, ideas, emotions, etc.) you get from it?
It is a sweet, velvety vetiver, probably my favorite rendition of that note. Very oriental and decadent.
I thought the same thing about Rhythm. Spot on description!
I’m visiting my brother in Atlanta and went to a couple of malls so I’m in a complete mish mash of scents– Killian Single Malt, Prada Infusion de Oeillet, Amande, and Iris Cedre, Laura Mercier Creme de Pistache and Memo Ilha de Miel (why doesn’t my local Neiman Marcus carry Memo?). I like the Single Malt though it’s pretty linear, the Iris Cedre and the Memo
Glad to hear you like Iris Cendre!
It’s Infusion d’ Iris Cedre. Different scent but I also want to try the one you mentioned
Ah, the Prada one? Apologies, I have been so enchanted by the Iris Cendre that didn’t notice the missing “n”. I’m curious about the Prada as well, however.
Started out in Black Opium today, because I was missing dearly the person who last week was irritating me. Later, stopped at Macys and sprayed Burberry My Burberry Holiday edition. I like it anyway, but it smells much better with sparkles! then again, everything is better with sparkles.
My life is definitly lacking sparkles. Anyway, commando as I’ve burnt my tongue several times on hot drinks, and scent annoys me when that happens. I’m usually ready for a spritz at the very end of the day.
Happy Thanksgiving, all. Stay safe and peaceful.
I hate when that happens. It’s so painful. I hope it doesn’t effect your enjoyment tomorrow.
I tried my sample of Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme today and really not loving it. Although, It could just be me as I haven’t been feeling the sweeter stuff lately. On the other hand, my bottle of Champagne de Bois was waiting for me when I arrived home from work tonight. Ah, now that’s much better. Happy Drinksgiving eve everyone! Too funny Robin.
I tried a sample of Pour Femme. It was nice, but it didn’t wow me. Now, the Noir Extreme for men was a winner for my brother. I was able to get him a sample and he was floored. I know now what to get him for Christmas! Score!
It is wonderful when that happens and you feel confident in your choice of gift. Your brother is a lucky guy to have a sis like you!
Rosissimo by Parfums de Rosine today.
From my new bottle from the BeautyHabit sale. Love it — even zingier than Un Zeste de Rose.
I haven’t been able to read NST much this week, so apologies if this has already been mentioned! Anyway, Chicago folks might like to know that Barneys Chicago now carries all the SL bell jars. It was a fun surprise when I visited on Sunday. Cesar, the SL rep, is still ‘learning’ all the new scents, and I had a great time sniffing them along with him (ISM and Bois de Violette are now vying for a spot on my buy list!). Also, I think someone mentioned last week that they were looking for Annick Goutal in Chicago. Bloomingdales recently started carrying the line in store. It’s been so long since I’ve seen AG in a department store. Such a nice line–accessible scents with something to please everyone.
That was me looking for AG in Chicago. Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely be making a trip to Bloomingdales.
I wonder if there are ever any NST Chicago get-togethers? That would be fun, since none of my local friends are very interested in perfume.
I would absolutely be up for a get together. I don’t get to check this blog everyday so please email me if you decide to organize one: jgbennickatyahoodotcom (with an @ and . of course.)
I’m wearing Bois de Violette right now and it is lovely.