Happy Friday, and Happy Saint Patrick's Day! (It's also World Sleep Day. Do get some sleep.) Our community project for today: wear a perfume by Rodrigo Flores-Roux, if you have one.
What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.
My pick: Donna Karan Black Cashmere, which has made a good showing here over the past week. Bet I have more twins today!
Reminder: on 3/24, wear one of your "top 10 of spring" fragrances (unless it's fall where you are, in which case wear one of your "top 10 of fall" scents)
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2017, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: top image is St Patrick's Day Rainbow [cropped] by Sonny Abesamis at flickr; some rights reserved.
‘Tis me! Lady Pirate Lovestosmellgood, hidin’ in the shamrocks and wishin’ ye a Briny Good St. Patrick’s Day this Friday! Arrrr!
Planned to wear Fluer de Chine but I can still smell Encens Mythique on me from last night. Anyone else get that lasting power?
Yes- it’s so perfect for nighttime. Even MPN lasts on me, thankfully.
me too!
Ooh! Had a bit of JCrew 57 before my shower, but now will put a bit of Encens Mythique, which will last me all day…
AH…..you smell lovely!
World Sleep Day–wonderful! Thought I’d be unable to participate, but lo & behold, my cabinet has yielded a travel spray of Fleur09. Good thing I’m in for the morning, as I find the first hour to be quite heady. Really need to put more frags through some sort of scheduled rotation.
In honor of St Paddy’s Day, have retrieved The Complete Them, 1964-1967–quite enjoyable. Have been listening to The Loft lately on Sirius, which is where I became more aware of their body of work. There are many fantastic covers of Gloria, but this one ROCKS.
I do too … my perfume collection should be on a giant lazy susan.
I’m no schoolboy but I know what I like………..brown…..er
Black Cashmere, day tres.
LOL
Triple strength coffee.
Had a mug o’ Irish Breakfast between coffees.
Carpe Diem. Peace.
Hey twin! Right down to the Irish Breakfast, but most unfortunately not the coffee.
Happy Friday! Wearing Donna Karan Gold EdP, drinking coffee and going crazy with some girl scouts tagalongs cookies. Very sweet start of the day with no hopes to get some decent sleep to celebrate the day. But anyway, life is beautiful!
Snap!, this one is so beautiful, it’s perfect for early spring too.
I wear it more in Fall and Winter. I need to give it a try in Spring.
Twins! I wish we were twins with the Girl Scout cookies today, but I did indulge last week at a meeting. Thin Mints and Lemonades, yum.
I love Thin Mints but Samoas are another favorite of mine. They are calling my name now…..
Samoans are the best!! But I didn’t order them. Just ate them
Triplets on the Gold, not the cookies. I had not worn this in a while. It’s lovely ????
Isn’t beautiful?
One of my favorite ways to start the day- coffee and girl scout cookies!
Gold used to be a favorite of mine – all the talk about it this week has me craving another bottle!
I do not wear Gold often, but every time I do I enjoy it greatly.
OEILLET BENGALE it is today, (had to cut and paste to make sure it is spelled correctly). I come from the CA coast where a lot of flowers are grown for the country. It reminds me of my neighbors carnations along our fence. They seemed as common as freeway ice plant to us, but I know they are considered nice elsewhere. All in all, a nice one to sample.
This one is in my shopping cart. I can’t wait to try it. I imagine you smell fantastic!
beautiful!!!! bottle
Twins! I’m doing this again because I don’t wear it near enough.
Argh, I knew I would be regretting today that I already finished my sample of Oeillet Bengale. So nice.
I posted this late yesterday so will post again today: Because Robin mentioned this scent yesterday, I stopped at our local perfume destination store and sampled it, and did really like it. (I have to say though that the top on that bottle is a pain). They had two FB’s there marked 30% off of the $245 price (must be discontinuing the line0. I am sure they would ship (and I have no affiliation)–and if you are not from here you would not have to pay our high sales tax of 8 and 1/2%. The store is Kuhl-Linscomb in Houston, I’m sure you can google it.
Oh, nice deal!
Happy Friday! Today, I’m in Arquiste Ella, which has surprised me quite a bit. I was sure I didn’t like it when I first opened my sample a month or so ago, but pulling it out this week for the community project, I can’t stop sniffing it. It’s not love at this point, but it feels like one that could really grow on me. I love the community project for helping me step out of my comfort zone in this way.
Haven’t had much success with Arquiste, but will give this one a shot, sounds interesting.
It does start out smelling a bit like hairspray to me, but then the sharpness fades, and that’s when I want to keep sniffing. In the heat of my shower last night, it made me swoon, but so far today, we’re not there yet.
Twins!
Yay!
Triplets!
Woot woot!
Sorry, Rodrigo- my angelic friend Daisy texted me from the Diptyque sample sale yesterday, inspiring me to pull out Philosykos! Appropriately green for St. Patrick’s Day. (For anyone curious, Daisy made out like a bandit: 50 ml EDTs were going for $46. New Yorkers have all the fun!)
Oh, so much envy
Good idea, I’ll be wearing a green perfume too!
Oh what a great sale!
Happy Friday, and I intend to participate fully in world sleep day ASAP
Wearing Prada Infusions d”Oranger as I needed a bit of raunchy sunshine in my life today
Ooh, hello raunchy sunshine! Into the shopping cart this one goes, too.
*Adds enabler pin to collection *
Some people claim to get a clean OB smell from this, but on my skin, the orange blossoms are dirty, dirty creatures.
Love this scent.
Ooooh- I’ve been digging YES I DO but wish it was filthier. I might have to check this one out!
Raunchy Sunshine is now my burlesque name!
That’s a perfect burlesque name!
I’m in Commodity Leather, which I discovered this week is also an RFR scent, worn as it is meant to be: layered under something else. I chose Dame Lily of the Valley, and I am LOVING this combo- it just feels like me.
Mini review: I haven’t been super impressed with Commodity in the past, but this one is so much better than what I’ve tried of the white series. It packs a serious oiled leather from the first wiff and has decent but not overpowering projection. Still only an “pretty good,” because other than being a leather powerhouse it doesn’t do anything interesting- and since I own leathers ranging from Cuir de Russie to 1740 and back again already, I don’t see this as a must-smell let alone a must-buy.
I’m glad to read your review, I’ve been curious about Commodity. Have you tried the Vetiver by any chance? That one looks most tempting to me for some reason.
I sniffed it on a paper at Sephora but all I can remember is “huh, yup, that’s vetiver alright”
If I may add my 2 cents: I took home a sample of the vetiver. It’s a pretty mild, light weight vetiver, not much else, and I like it and am (still)not a vetiver lover. I think if you like stronger, more complex vetiver, this one will be disappointing.
Ah…good to know! I’ve been interested in sampling the line, particularly the leather and now my interest is truly piqued.
kelleyshell, I have a Commodity sample set I would love to send you as a freebie, as long as you live in the U.S. You can click on my name to get my email address. The sample set does not come with Leather.
That combination sounds great!
Another Black Cashmere wearer here. Donna Karan Gold was my first choice but it is snowing like crazy here and I need a bit more snuggliness
Hey twin!
Hi twins! I think I’m truly obsessed with the DK Black Cashmere now. I can’t stop wearing it, thanks to mals86. It’s, who’s that crazy lady on the train surreptitiously sniffing her wrists?
I’m happy it’s making you happy.
SOTD is Tom Ford Neroli Portofino by Rodrigo Flores-Roux – a lovely citrus perfume.
And, by the way, today is my birthday. It’s afternoon here, so I’ve already had some sparkling wine, a festive lunch and have just finished my coffee with eclairs. And after snow and rain yesterday, today we we’ve had some sun (and clouds too) and a warmer weather. Nice day!
Happy Birthday!????
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Glannys !
And one of your posts prompted me to purchase a discounted POAL from FIF.
Enabler pin.
Enjoy!
Hooray! Becoming an enabler is an important milestone for a perfumista. Thanks, Bear.
(I had a moment of panic when I read “discontinued POAL” instead of “discounted POAL”).
Happy Birthday! Sparkling wine, coffee, and eclairs sounds like a lovely birthday combo.
Happy birthday Glannys. Have a beautiful day!
Have a wonderful birthday!
Happy Birthday!, hop you’re having a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday! Sounds like it was well-spent.
Happy birthday!! A wonderful new cycle to you!
Happy Birthday! Eclairs and sparkling wine are right up my alley. I might copy you next Tuesday = my b-day
The three of us (see Jalapeno’s comment) may start a little birthday trend.
Eclairs are typically not my first choice of a dessert, but I saw a box of five with different flavors, including orange and ginger, and realized I want them as a birthday treat. Delicious. 
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday, Glannys!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sounds like you’ve had a lovely day!
Happy Birthday! You smell
great.
Happy Birthday Glannys!
Hope your day is epicly awesome!!!
Happy Birthday! I hope you continue to enjoy your day! ????
Happy day to you Glannys! Enjoy :)!
Have a happy day and an even better year!
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday wishes!
Happy Birthday! ????
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday, Glannys! Continue the festivities.
Happy Birthday! I hope the rest of your day is just as good!
Happy Birthday! Nice that the weather is joining your celebration
Happy birthday!!
Glad you’re having a happy day
Happy birthday!
Birthday eclairs are a great idea, and one that I may borrow for my next b-day. Best wishes for your birthday!
Happy birthday to you! I have an eclair waiting for me. I shall eat it tonight in your honor.
Thanks! Enjoy it!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday, Glannys!
Thank you, everyone! I loved reading your birthday wishes. What a warm and friendly community!
I’m a little ashamed to admit Clinique Happy was the only choice I had from that long list of choices. I seem to have a growing collection of the minis that come with the bonus.
The birds are singing and it’s St. Patrick’s Day, so it’s a somewhat appropriate choice.
I have the most delicious recipe for Irish Beef Stew that I will make for dinner tonight.
Happy Friday!
I have a small happy too from buying a present for my mom.
Twins! I have a mini too…..
Hand slap! That’s also the only scent I’ve tried from that long list. ????????it is a good day for it.
Scent twins with Robin and probably many ithers today in Black Cashmere Happy St. Patrick’s Day NST! Pistachio zeppole for all!
Oh, do pass the zeppole!
Failed the project, now smelling pretty in Diptyque Do Son. My office mate walked in and said, Oh, something smells so good! What is that?” For gardenias I actually prefer Creed Gardenia, but the difference in $$$ makes Do Son my go to gardenia fragrance at the moment….Happy St. Paddy’s Day for those who celebrate. Have some corned beef and cabbage or lamb stew for lunch.
You smell beautiful, meredifay! I love Do Son.
Wooohoo Friday!!!
At the moment I am wearing FM’s Vetiver Extraordinaire (from a sample). I really don’t know why, but this scent gives me a bit of a nostalgic feeling. In a good way
Saving my only Rodrigo Flores-Roux for tonight (TF Jasmin Rouge),
love vetiver
That’s the Vetiver that made me love Vetiver.
Me too!
Yes it’a a great scent! My sample is almost empty, I’ll soon find out if I can live without it
There is always room for more vetivers in my collection
Ok, I’m now compelled to add this one to my ridiculously long sample list.
I missed the 15% off sale at STC; maybe they will offer another sale for Easter.
SotD: JV Artisan–what a great well-priced orange blossom.
S(ip)otD: MF Plein Lune, which I usually drink in the afternoon, but I was itching for an almond croissant and this is the closest thing I have.
That is a truly wonderful tea.
You smell great!
Artisan was also going to be my SotD, but I slept through my alarm and then had to rush out the door and forgot to put on perfume. Sad! I will live vicariously through those of you who remembered.
TGIF!
SOTD: Fleur de Chine. I am so glad I bought this before it got axed.
I don’t think Mr. Ford’s collection has much good ones left now…
IT GOT AXED??? Yikes – I need to track down a bottle before it’s too late. Twins, btw – we smell fabulous.
Twins!!
Oops- rushing out the door-
Triplets!!
I don’t think I’ve got any Rodrigo perfumes within reach today, so I’m in vintage Jicky. I’m doing this all wrong today, didn’t get enough sleep, not wearing green or drinking Guinness and not even able to take part in the Friday project. I’ll try to do better once I get back home from the office. Friday, everyone!
But you are smelling wonderful!
You smell great!
I am wearing one of two that have by Rodrigo. Since I wore the other last Friday for the booze cruise, I’m wearing Donna Karan Gold today.
Double scent twins!
I appear to be one of two (and a half, if Lovestosmellgood’s intention counts) so far in Fleur de Chine. Love love love this one!
So beautiful, I’m wearing that one at the weekend.
Top o’ the morning to ya, me Irish lads and lassies!
I had a couple of choices from Flores-Roux, but decided to go with Clinique Happy. Looks like his 1st success? Anyhoo, it’s perfectly nice and cheery today!
Have a good weekend everyone!
And a big success!
Apparently I get along well with RFR stuff: DK Gold, Black Cashmere, Flor y Canto, Oeillet Bengale, and AE Green Tea Yuzu (an $8 TJMaxx purchase I do not regret!) are all scents I like and appreciate. I’d have worn Flor y Canto or Oeillet Bengale if I hadn’t used up my samples, but I’m in Gold today. So good.
Scanning the list I found some I really love and some I really don’t! Happy is my nemesis.
Happy is not happy on me either. It’s Harsh and Screechy. I’ve tried it several times over the years, and um…no.
I never see those Green Tea scents for less than $12, which puts them just over my impulse-buy limit. I’m also in Gold today–perfect for early spring!
I don’t think I’ll wear Rodrigo today but I did just spray some John Varvatos Vintage in the bathroom. It was my husband’s scent in his pre-married-to-a-perfumista days.
Instead I chose Gianfranco Ferre Ferre.
Mmmmm – good choice!
I think Ferre will be in my top 10 of Spring.
Donna Karan Gold today. My in-laws march in the St. Paddy’s Day parade, and as much as I’d like to see my FIL in a kilt again, I do have to work, so I’ll have to miss it. Happy Friday!
Lots of us in Gold today, tho I don’t see it mentioned much in the SOTD, I think I’ll remedy that and start wearing it more!
True! My decant is a recent gift from a generous NSTer. It is lovely. I’ve only recently come around to lily- I think TF Shanghai Lily was the turnaround for me.
Shanghai Lily is beautiful. Might have to try DK Gold…never sniffed it.
Tripets? (I’m working my way up from the bottom of the comments.) It is gorgeous. It makes such a statement that I don’t wear it all that often–I feel as though it demands an occasion of some kind, although I know that’s silly.
Skipping the project as I felt more like Jean-Claude Ellena than Rodrigo Flores-Roux. SOTD is First.
Tea of the morning was a Darjeeling Earl Grey, very tart and refreshing. About to make my second pot of tea, and haven’t made up my mind yet about which tea it will be.
Ooh, First is fantastic. You smell marvelously symphonic.
That’s a great way to describe it. It’s not quite Amouage Gold, but it’s getting there.
It also has such great radiance.
You smell great. First is so beautiful. Wish JCE got the fancy to do big perfumes again.
I do, and I don’t, if you see what I mean. I adore First, but I’m glad he carved out his own distinctive style, and stuck to it.
Have you ever tried La haie fleurie?
Nope. Great name, though.
Originally it was even better: La Haie Fleurie du Hameau.
I was also going to sleep in Donna Karan Gold but I got waylaid by a bottle of Yvresse. But SOD is Fleur de Chine. Love this and enjoy it at every point of development.
Robin, I love when we do a perfumer and find some of my loves on his list. I have to say I don’t always know who created it for the house. Learning is fun!
Good, I’m glad!
Don’t own any RFR perfume, so I’m following Aris’s lead and wearing something green for S. Patrick: The Body Shop Italian Summer Fig, a nice fig perfume that you can get for a song.
Italian Summer Fig is FANTASTIC!!! And to cheap thrill to boot!
Really similar to Nifeo Mio! Wore the two side by side the other day and though the Goutal is fuller and rounder, it’s like the same song in different versions, a studio recorded, very sharp one and that live version that’s a bit messy and shorter but totally satisfying.
It was a toss up between DK Black Cashmere and using up a bit more of my hoarded TF Fleur de Chine sample. Why, oh why did he discontinue that fragrance?
Well, duh. Forgot to actually mention that I chose Black Cashmere. More coffee is needed, evidently.
It probably didn’t sell.
I’d guess Mr. Ford enjoys reminding us of the power that he wields over our happiness.
So he could bring it back later with a gold-plated label and charge more?
Muhahaha!
Ha! I’m a sucker for Mr. Ford, even those new lipsticks of his…so little money, so many products and scents.
I was going to wear Donna Karan Essence Collection Labdanum, but while rummaging through a decant drawer looking for it, I came across so many things I’d forgotten all about and ended up with CBIHP Frankincense. When that wears off, I’ll probably wear the Aftelier Bergamoss EdP that I’d been looking for on International Women’s Day.
I’m noticing that Rodrigo Flores-Roux did all those John Varvatos Artisan fragrances that have good reviews. Perhaps instead of wearing one of his fragrances today I’ll try to rustle up Artisan samples as part of my men’s fragrance quest.
A question (if you don’t mind) – Are you looking for yourself or a guy? I ask because in testing for Laurie with guys testing the same fragrances, we found that guys always wanted fragrances to be sweeter. Their skin seems to eat sweet (mine amps it). Kind of makes sense if you think about it. TIA
For actual guys, yes. That’s an amazing observation. I would have thought the opposite because sweetness is one of the characteristics that make fragrances feminine to me. Perhaps that’s why Habit Rouge works for at least some guys.
nozknoz! I did not get a chance to comment on your post yesterday. I suggest L’Occitane Eau de Baux for a masculine scent with a citrus opening!
They have a few of the Varvatos(es?) at the Sephora near me. I thought they were really nice (and noticeably but not cloyingly sweet), but a little “rough” for me to enjoy wearing myself. I would definitely like to smell them on a man, though.
There are a few RFRs I could wear but I *really* wanted to try Prada Infusion d’Amande (thanks to the NST split!) so that’s my SOTD
It is pretty and delicate, very sheer. Like a fancier version of Yves Rocher Cerisier en Fleurs? I love that YR series- they are lovely and very affordable. I also have The Vert and Muguet en Fleurs, all in 20ml bottles.
Oh, but now I would like to sample that! That sounds very ladylike and pretty!
If you like elegant almond you might like the Alaia Blanche
Since I don’t own any perfumes by today’s challenge, I am wearing no 19 edp. Least I smell good.
You smell elegant and awesome! Happy Friday!
Happy Friday! I figured Black Cashmere (one of my favs!) would get ample attention today, so I went with something I wear less often: J.Crew 57.
I should have been wearing Rodrigo Flores-Roux scents all week. He’s done a number that I like very much, so I think I’ll dig those out for the weekend.
I regret not buying a big size of that (only got the rollerball for that.) Boozy and awesome in chilly weather.
I’m wearing Anima Dulcis: cocoa beans, dried ancho/chipotle peppers, cinnamon and an astringent vanilla. Subtle and elegant.
That’s my choice for today, too! I love it. It’s the only Arquiste that I’ve bought a FB of, though I also like some of the others, especially Flor y Canto.
Yay for a twin! I got my decant in the last splitmeet. I haven’t tried Flor y Canto as sadly, tuberose is my nemesis.
I love Anima Dulcis and will apply it generously when I get home soon. My daytime scent has been Diptyque Essences Insensées mimosa – the 2014 one, to celebrate spring.
Ohhh, your Diptyque Mimosa is so beautiful. I got my hands on a bottle on eBay, but sadly the bottle had leaked 100% of its contents. The box smelled great, as did the postal worker, his truck and everything in it. So at least the entire community was able to enjoy its brief but spectacular lifespan.
What a happy story?
Ha! It sounds pretty Pollyanna.
It turned out fine, as I got a full refund, but the seller balked at that so the saturated box was here for a few weeks. After that I couldn’t contemplate an FB, but
I did find an eensie decant.
Oh no, that’s so sad! The silly bulb atomiser is definitely not its best feature. Maybe the seller shipped it with the atomiser in ‘on’ position? Hope the postman liked mimosa…
I figured the same thing, as the bottle itself was completely intact. The postman was actually very happy to be traveling around with such fragrant cargo for the day.
SOTD: Seville a L’Aube (I have no RFR FBs, decants or even samples).
It took me a while to discover this beauty, but wow! I love it!
Happy St. Paddy’s Day and Friday all.
GO BIG BLUE!
One of my favorites! You smell wonderful…
Thank you! Within a very short time, it’s become one of my favorites too. So thankful that I received this in last fall’s NST swap.
I don’t have a single thing by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. I’m wearing Dzing! because… well, because I love it – I love the name and the idea behind it and the combination of notes, and I find it stress-reducing. And, it’s Friday – yay! Happy SPD all!
A very good reason to wear it!
I think Dzing! works for whatever ‘because’ you can think of! ????
Happy St Patrick’s day to all! I had to bust out the Chergui because it’s officially chilly in the hood today! Also wearing a funnel neck sweat shirt while working in the sun, which is unheard of.
More van planning and work today, but I am DYING for a good stir fry and planning on making it myself. It could turn our fantastic or completely inedible. I’m off to the grocery store to load up and veggies and chicken.
Also, I did get a chance to try the new JM Myrrh and Tonka the other day. Quite happy I didn’t succumb to my blind buy instincts! It started out nice, but like all JM’s, it dried down the generic screechy musk. No matter which iteration I try, they all dry down the SAME!! (at least on me. It may smell fab on others. Please don’t hate me, JM Fans!)
Cheers all and have a Stupendously Fabulous Weekend! *Insert pint here* =)
Aspects of the JM myrrh and tonka keeps reminding me of Zadig & Voltaire For Him, but the JM is a little fustier in the dry down. Must do a proper comparison as the Z&V is a lot cheaper. Good luck with the stir fry.
You smell fab!
You smell great. Hope the stir fry turns out fantastic!
Love reading through everyone’s comments and perfume choices. I have a bunch I’m wanting to sample as a result- as always! ????Happy SPD all!
That is the best thing about this blog- it opens up opportunities to sample and learn!
Top o’ the morning scent = Trefle Pur. A wonderful NSTer mentioned it earlier this week, and yesterday’s discussion of no-musk masculine-leaning scents reminded me to wear it this morning. Trefle Pur is a great cologne, and no pinching me today because I smell green!
Later today I’ll switch over to La Chasse aux Papillons which to me smells green and yellow. I woke up thinking of it.
Have a great green Friday, NST!
Perfect choice for today! I love Trefle Pur.
Trefle Pur is a good one. I enjoy it every time I wear it, even though as I sniff my wrist now I think I was wrong when I thought it has no musk. Whoops! I’ll call it low musk.
For me, it has no musk, but it disappears in 20 minutes.
Arquiste Boutonniere No. 7 for me today. Love this one. I thought it was my only R F-R fragrance, but judging from the posts here I missed DK Gold when I was looking at the list. So apparently I have 2.
twins!
Happy Friday!
1) Am in Jasmin Rouge (from a sample). A lovely, spicy jasmine perfume, just delightful, and is now settling into a very close scent, just like Neroli Portofino, another TF/RFR joint. Incredibly beautiful, but just like Neroli Portofino, quite pricey. I would be happy with the body emulsion.
2) Now, I just realized why the TF Private Collection differs from the more ‘mainstream’ offerings in terms of skin performance and projection: Black Orchid, Les Noirs, and all the rest are meant to annouce and seduce. The Private Collection, however, is meant for f&%$ing.
No, but seriously- I gave Jasmin Rouge a test run at a dj event, and it settled down into a skin scent. But when I started dancing really hard with some friends, and then really began to swing into it with a guy (who was way too young for me, thanks, and he was wearing plain patchouli oil) here pops JR, spicy and deeply carnally floral and because it was mixed with sweat, freaking sexy.
So! The Private Collection- meant for those times when you KNOW you are gonna get it on.
3) Am wearing my office cardigan, which is green. Lace blouse, dark jeans, heeled short boots.
Ahhh! So that’s why Amber Absolute and Tuscan Leather “work” for me!
LOL
And here I thought it was my wit and charm…,………..
Good to know!
As long as he is of legal age and sound mind. Guys like older FWB. Really.
It is your wit and charm! But the fragrance just amps up your appeal!
I get mistaken for being about a decade or so younger than I am now, so the guy thought I was 25, and he was all of 22. Yeesh!
My guy is 7 years younger than me…started as a fling and now 3 years later we are as happy as can be.
Ah, romance! That is VERY sweet!
Must be why I want to attack my bf every time he wears Tuscan Leather.
Ah-ha!
That is a lovely and very sexy fragrance, totally meant for cuddles!
I really need to try Jasmin Rouge now…NOW!
It’s really lovely- BUT VERY PRICEY- so if you don’t mind an expensive skin scent, please do- but understand it’ truly nature is for sweaty, intimate encounters.
I was going to agree that JR and NP are really nice, but not worth the price for me, and then I got to your point No. 2, and realized why. Sigh.
Yeah! But there are very lovely skin scents to be had without paying that price, to be sure!
Maybe if I’s known it was World Sleep Day I could have skipped the massive insomnia bout that kept me up for basically all of the wee hours. Ugh. Feeling like hell but smelling like a bombshell in Ella.
Nothing worse than not sleeping. Hoping you’re able to go deep into the Land of Nod tonight to make up for it.
I had a difficult time sleeping last night also.
I hope we both have better luck tonight
Ahah! My beloved Arquiste L’Etrog is by RFR. Who knew? So that is what I am wearing. I don’t own an FB–still working through a generous decant sent to me by a prolifically generous NSTer. This may be an FB purchase one day.
Twins! I’m sampling thanks to a swap with mayfly… she got my Ella and I got Aleksander and L’Etrog. I liked this to start but about an hour or so in the vetiver really bloomed and it was a bit overwhelming. It settled down again, thankfully, but not what I was expecting.
SOTD Oeilett Bengale…such a beautiful scent.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I’m in a bit of Coco Noir Extrait from the oh-so-generous Hajusuuri.
It’s really beautiful and potent.
Hajusuuri, please check out my little write up on 2007 31 RC in yesterday’s poll thread…I shall be making up your sample today.
Also Nordstrom has a bunch lines price matched w/ 15% off like MAC, Shiseido and even some fragrances…no affiliation…just sayin’…I am trying not to buy anymore lipsticks right now…like the Shiseido Rogue Rogue line which I haven’t tried yet…definitely not buying that today…
I like rouge rouge ..I have 3!
I am trying to get my Nordstrom SA to offer the same price match discount for La Mer. She said Macy’s does not sell La Mer and I said of course it does – I just bought something. Anyway, I do like this SA a lot so let’s see what she comes back with. I think I’ll get my way
Fight the good fight!
Isn’t she wonderful? And yes, you do smell divine.
You smell wonderful.
You smell fabulous!
Oooh, I’m glad you like it! Coco Noir was much maligned when it came out. That black bottle is so elegant and the one for the Extrait is soooo cute!
I read your 31RC comparison and I do look forward to trying the 2007 version! I don’t have your patience and persistence though so who knows what my comparison will yield.
Mailed your package today…soon you shall be able to do your own comparison…for Science! (and for fun
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Thank you!
Wearing Ella from a sample I actually won (! – I never win anything) in a FB contest at Christmas. I’ve been sitting on it because I feared the hairspray note (Gucci Envy was unwearable on me due to a hairspray note) but I actually like this. I get the hairspray and lots of jasmine, with a 70s/80s feel. Definitely a scent for a night on the town, which I will not get tonight, but I’ll save the rest of sample . . .
Congratulations on your win, and good luck finding a night worthy of the rest of your sample.
I tried Elizabeth Arden White Tea yesterday. It didn’t make much impression and would probably not appeal to the loyal supporters of PAM ( Perfumistas Against Musk) . A bit of a CAT ( Crime Against Tea). Also tried several perfumes from the CDG Leaves series in their great green coloured bottles…Calamus was pretty good. Lily was kind of dirty lily. The town was filled with the usual bunch of St Patrick’s commerce students, all dressed in green and party hopping. Day 2 of Chalayan Airborne then back to Bella Freud 1970.
I think you should join the MAAC-brigade (mad as a chair), I have, it’s been a great help.
I have been told (because of the case studies I write) that I am MAAH–Mad as a Herring. I’d rather be MAAC. It sounds more stable — a step above the herring stage, maybe?
sub-category known for its obsession with all things Chanel. MAAC’s are generally more geared towards Guerlain and black tea.
Fair enough. I like black tea, though. To drink, that is. Not in perfume.
Sign me up!
Oooh, dirty lily. You fascinate me strangely. Putting it atop my to-try list.
I am, I think, the fifth person wearing Fleur de Chine? Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Like many today in Oeillet Bengale. So lovely. Many of the Aedes line give me a wee headache, but so far not this one.
Happily participating today in Donna Karan Wenge, which is one of my favorite comfort scents. And a good thing, too, since it has gone back to cold day rainy after a brief day of sun yesterday.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day and happy weekend, all!
Twins! I was hoping someone else would be wearing Wenge too.
Yes, and it’s the only one of her boutique collection that I have. Do you like any of the others?
I liked labdanum too, but already had Le Labo Labdanum at that point so I didn’t purchase.
I have nothing to participate in the project for the day,so my SotD is Black Orchid- probably one spray to many for the office, but y’all know my theory on over spraying.
Also, spent yesterday evening in Infusion d’Iris Eau de Parfum Absolue thanks to, Elisa P. I was saying a week or two ago that maybe I am not an iris person (after not loving ISM or Silver Iris) but I have to say that I enjoyed my cozy evening in the Prada. Definitely my favorite of those I’ve tried and it makes me more interested in trying other irises. So thanks, Elisa!
Please send happy thoughts my way, as I will be car shopping this weekend and that soooo stresses me out.
Happy weekend and SPD everyone!
Ohhh! New car! Hope you find a great deal on the exact model your heart desires. I really need to try the Prada Iris line, I haven’t sampled a single one and they’re everywhere.
Luckily my love with be with me because he is an excellent negotiator and I am not at all! I’ll wear some fabulous scent tomorrow that will make me feel decisive and tough!
Shalimar?????
Of course that was my first instinct but I thought I’d attempt to be less predictable and try something else lol. I have to go to the mall also, so maybe I’ll try something there! I do love my Shalimar though and miss her if I don’t wear he at least once a week. ????
Good luck with the car shopping!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, NST! ????
I don’t even have a sample of anything by Sr. Flores-Roux. I considered trying to pick something similar to one of his perfumes or something ‘green’ for St Paddy’s, but I just went with Cuir de Lancôme instead. Because why the heck not? ????
Why not, indeed! You smell great.
Thanks!
Cuir de Lancôme is always perfect!
I agree!
Starting the day wearing my last drop from a decant of Tom Ford’s Jasmin Rouge. It’s lovely, but I don’t need a FB, I already have SL’s A La Nuit, and that will satisfy my jasmine needs for a long time!
After my shower, I’ll move to Black Cashmere, courtesy of the lovely Waterdragon. I haven’t read everyone’s comments yet, but I’m picking there will lots of people wafting Black Cashmere.
We made a decent showing today
Even though I have a couple of perfumes that would fit today’s theme (I love Fleur de Chine!), St.Patrick’s Day took over, and I’m wearing “green” Arbole Arbole. I definitely want a bottle of it!
I wish everybody to get enough sleep tonight and this weekend have perfect weather for whatever you plan to do.
I could have worn Arbole Arbole. I wore a green blazer and my Coach Legacy bangle has two segments of green. The people out in the streets are hopping from bar to bar. The world loses a lot of brain cells on St. Patrick’s Day!
Caron Aimez Moi is my SOTD.
I’m about to leave to see Beauty and The Beast with my daughter.
Happy Friday!!
You smell fantastic! I really should dig out my bottle, it’s been ages. Enjoy B&TB!
It looks fantastic from the trailers. Every time I see any movie that had been a Disney movie, I think of my dad who used to take my siblings and I to watch the movie, then have pizza and root beer afterwards!
A tiny bit of Mugler cologne take like (and with) coffee to wake up in the morning. After the gym I will branch out into something else, but I don’t think I have RFR…
Yum!
Hello, all. I am fulfilling yesterday’s Workd Sleep Day– the tiny dose of Amitryp that I take is still giving long black nights, though I now dream vividly, and not always kindly. I really resented Dakkie’s demands this morning. He stood on me –ON ME, forsooth! — and yelled, “Breakfast, now! Now! Or straight to the RSPCA I go, and my mother with me!” Huh! So after my very unmannerly awakening, I need soothing, and I’m wearing, no surprises, Black Cashmere, because of the project and because it’s Black Cashmere and it’s autumn (practically) and it’s beeayootiful!
So. Saturday beckons. At the moment, I’m ignoring the summons of the day. I want to clean the house; I must finish a lecture and write a case study for a class, but other than that, the weekend is mine to go out and play in. Sadly, I can’t think what I might like to do with it. Sleep a little more, maybe?
Be well, everyone. You smell divine!
I can see how Dakkie stepping on you could cause such a reaction! He’s no lightweight!
Arquiste + J. Crew No. 57 today. Yum, this one is quite good. Boozy vanilla woods and resins. I should wear it more often. I almost wore it last Friday for the booze cruise but held off when I saw what this week’s project would be.
No. 57 is lovely and cozy. I’ve read that it’s also sexy, but I cannot personally confirm that.
La ‘le Phádraig fé mhaith agaibh go léir! ☘????
I’ve used all my samples of Rodrigo Wotsit so I did a week of Dior instead. SOTD is “Eau Sauvage”, vintage (but don’t ask me which). It’s enjoyable and different, so I must remember to look up the notes.
I wore this one today because it was green. Had also picked green cufflinks to wear with a white shirt. But oh, the horror! I tried to put on the shirt this morning and it was too tight. The shame! Thankfully my after work shirt was wearable.
No St. Patrick’s Day cake for me… ????
Top: bergamot;
Mid: vetiver;
Base: myrrh.
That is Eau Sauvage Parfum, that amazingly enough is an EDP.
Quite lovely but has nothing in common with vintage Eau Sauvage, which would be clear/pale yellow in color.
Blame Dior not me. LOL
I like both.
My heart belongs to Eau Sauvage. I wish my DH would wear it – it’s so nice on him!
I’m dressed all in green, but no one seemed to notice. ???? And I’m only too familiar with your example of “wardrobe malfunction,” lol!
Happy Friday Everyone! Wow! Where did the week go? Spring Break is already coming to an end.
My SOTD is Jasmin Rouge by Tom Ford. I had to drain my bottle today. It will probably be a while before I replace it with another FB, so I will enjoy wearing it. Have a good weekend everyone.
Happy St. Patti’s day those that celebrate!
I’ve pretty much wasted my afternoon away playing with Snapchat — addictive!
SOTD: Rose Geranium Absolute by Panier des Sens… pretty & subtle spicy rose scent
SOTD = sample of John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider, from the stash. It has all the parts of Bvlgari Black I like, minus the headache I got from that one. Unfortunately, longevity wasn’t the greatest for me… Dark Rebel Rider had zoomed off to other places after about 4 hours, which is rather short for my perfume-glue skin.
I failed the project today unless thinking about wearing DK Gold counts!
SOTD = Mon Precieux Nectar
‘Tis so good I decided to wear it a 2nd day in a row. This morning, I inexplicably overslept by an hour but I got in only 45 minutes later than usual and it was 15 minutes earlier than the next person.
Macy’s has 15% off Beauty and I ended up getting JM Tobacco and Mandarin, Hermes Eau de Merveilles
Parfum and La Mer SPF 50 sunscreen. I may order a few more items and/or ask Nordstrom if they will price-match.
Mon Precieux Nectar, so nice, you wore it twice, will tomorrow be thrice? I’m planning to spend time with that lovely fragrance this evening.
And please do tell! do tell! how you get on with the EdM Parfum. I did not know such a thing existed.
I just might although thinking I may need to give my Aftelier Wild Roses some love.
I also did not know about the EdM Parfum until I perused the Bergdorfs website last weekend! I will report back.
I wish my Macy’s carried Hermes. Ironically I was in mine today picking up some mascara and the SA informed me of the sale. Even Chanel she said, which doesn’t usually go on sale. “Perfume?” I asked. “Yes,” she said. Hmm….tempting.
You could call Macy’s Herarld Square and place an order to get it shipped to you :-). Please email me if you want to get deets (I was trying to be hip with the word and spell check kept changing it! it got changed to “debt pets”) on the SA I worked with.
Theoretical scent twin!
I did wear Donna Karan Gold (edp), and am in a lovely cloud of fresh, fleshy lily. I know there are supposed to be some amber and clove and other notes in the base, and maybe they add a little warmth, but for me it’s lily all the way down. It coincidentally makes for a nice beginning to my Top 10 of Spring. A lot of my purchases in the last couple of years have been springtime-y florals, because I never wore them before falling down the rabbit hole, so I should have no trouble coming up with 10.
I was also pleasantly surprised to have several choices for today. Usually when the group project is more specific, I find myself scrabbling through samples looking for something to fit the theme. Today I had two FBs and a rollerball to choose from, in addition to several samples. In fact, I wore Arquiste/J.Crew No. 57 for last week’s challenge. Let’s see how long I can keep up my streak of wearing something appropriate for the next week’s challenge as well.
Have a lovely weekend, everyone! (Whoops, maybe shouldn’t have used the exclamation point, in case some of you are reading this Saturday morning, hungover.)