Happy Friday, happy Star Trek Day and happy International Literacy Day! Our community project this week: we're doing 'world niche'... wear a fragrance from a niche brand that isn't French, Italian or British.
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.
I'm spanning two continents, with a layer of Switzerland (Tauer Rose Delight) and a layer of Canada (The 7 Virtues Afghanistan Orange Blossom).
Reminder: on 9/15 we're doing edition 2 of the Picture challenge, edition 2 (you can see edition 1 here). Wear a perfume that matches the picture, which is Portraits of the *** Family, called The Family Gathering, summer 1867 - early winter 1868 by Frédéric Bazille, shown recently in the exhibit Frédéric Bazille and the Birth of Impressionism. You can read more about the painting here, and you can see a larger image here.
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: you can read more about the Rose of Bohemia map shown above at BigThink.
Friday Project Rebellion! (AKA don’t have anything that fits…)
Wearing the ultimate in French mainstream – current formulation Shalimar EDP.
Shalimar always wins
Yes, what Robin said!????????You smell great.
You smell soooooo good!
Tauer au coeur du desert for me today- on theme and gorgeous as well.
Yes, gorgeous indeed! You smell great!
Au Coeur du Desert is glorious and on my to buy list.
Bastet, I shall join you post shower. We smell great!
You smell great!
Beautiful one and in my shopping list!
“Kitty, you must leave, this is an emergency.”
–Me chasing the cat out of the closet this morning after spilling approx. 4 drops of my Sadanne sample on the floor, so I could have enough room to kneel down and rub my wrists all over the floor. Sigh, I wish I did not love every dang thing from Slumberhouse so much.
kitties and puppies are morning people for sure
This is adorable, and I’m sorry you spilled a precious scent.
Did you manage to ‘retrieve’ the spilled drops? Hope so!
Moon Bloom here, no mere “suggestion” of tuberose.
That was my first choice but could not find it! You smell lovely.
I LOVE Moon Bloom. Nice choice!!
Rose Ikebana from Hermes today. It was the easiest one to grab as the puppy was biting my legs, feet, jeans, and anything else she could get her teeth on. Standing still to choose a perfume is a dangerous thing in my house.
Cute! (As a story, maybe not when you’re in same room as puppy.)
she is very cute and lovable, that is how we survive the otherwise insane teeth
Puppies have such sharp teeth, don’t they? That constant biting…ouch
Look at the bright side: cats’ teeth never get less sharp
Dominican Republic perfume by Nateeva (thanks Elisa P)
Also sampling Garbriele today
Happy Friday
Thoughts on Gabrielle? It actually made it to my little Macy’s! It’s a pass for me, but appeals to my teenager, which makes perfect sense because I don’t think they are marketing it to my age group.
Right now, it’s headache inducing. But it could just be my mood and initial reaction
ok, now its calm down a bit and its pretty. I would say if someone were wearing this I would think “they are wearing a pretty perfume” That is how I feel about Chance also.
Your thoughts?
The day I tried it on skin it was very humid here and it started out so sweet I almost had to scrub, but I powered thru and it did settle down. I would agree it is “pretty.” I think they could have called it Coco Mademoiselle L’ Eau.
And I think Coco Noir could be called Coco Mademoisell Noir, at least in the EDP.
HAPPY STAR TREK DAY! ???? Who else cannot, cannot wait for Star Trek Discovery later this month?? Any Star Trek involving ANTHONY RAPP FROM RENT is already in my good graces.
Scentless in preparation of hitting the Le Labo counter at our local Nordstrom. It’s talk-myself-into-and-out-of-finally-buying-Gaiac-10 month once again!
Gaiac 10 is one of my favorite Le labo
Happy Star Trek Day! May you and Zelda live long and prosper.
I’ve thought the recent Star Trek reboots were pretty darn good, but haven’t liked any of the TV series beyond TOS. I might give Discovery a shot, though. (If they haven’t caught me by Episode 3, I’m OUT. No guilt.)
Buying Gaiac 10? Make it so.
Thank you for reminding me to TIVO! Or do we know when they’ll drop the whole series on Netflix?
So why is today Star Trek Day?
Star Trek: The Original Series or “TOS” debuted in the United States on NBC on September 8, 1966. I told my fellow nerds at work, and it made them so happy and wistful.
TGIF! I am not quite fitting in with Vilhelm Parfumerie’s Morning Chess – turns out it’s a New York brand, but at least the owner was born in Sweden to a Swedish fater
I am enjoying Morning Chess very much. Its green opening reminds me a little of TF Vert d’Encens, but it is sweeter and sunnier. The leather drydown is very nice too. It is the first sample I am wearing from Arielle Shoshana’s Vilhelm sample kit, and it makes me excited to try the other 9!
I would sample it for the name alone (not that I play but younger family members do)…nice that it smells good too!
Vanille 44 on this sunny, crisp fall morning.
Happy Friday everyone!
You smell wonderful! This is one of my favorite vanillas. Unfortunately for my wallet
Thank you! Yes, it’s one of my favorite vanillas too despite that ridiculous price tag.
Love that rose map, Robin, and your idea of layering Switzerland and Canada.
Today I am layering too, although I am staying within one country – the US. Actually, the layering part was unplanned. I was going to wear Atelier Cologne Vetiver Fatal, put it on but was very disappointed (pale citrus floral), plus it was nearly gone after two hours. So I sprayed Keiko Mecheri Attar de Roses on my left wrist (candy rose or rose candy) and Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme (light oud rose) on my right wrist. (Oh, and Keiko Mecheri herself is Japanese – that’s an extra.)
I love old maps! I have a repro version of a variation of this one:
http://europaregina.eu/creative/name/
This one is gorgeous! I like Sicily’s place as the orb. And my country is somewhere near the queen’s feet.
Thanks everybody for all the comments yesterday regarding the passing of my coworker. The funeral was a beautiful and happy tribute to her life. Dancing Queen, Abba, we should all be as they sang to her.
Wearing Carner Barcelona D600. The more I wear it, the more I fall in love with it.
All who are in the path of Irma, please stay safe and report back whenever possible. It would be good to here you are fine. I have family in Miami and South Florida. Very stressful. My prayers with you all.
What a beautiful tribute to your coworker!
I also have family in S Florida. I’m nervous for everyone there. Joining you in prayers.
Let’s hope for the best.
I have been so curious about D600…what about it do you like?
I like D600 because it is very cozy. The iris is not so noticeable for me, but the vanilla and cardamon with the vetiver makes it pretty and inviting. It is not so sweet. Sillage very soft. If sprayed on clothes it lasts at least 6 hours. It makes me smile.
Now that sounds lovely
Glad to hear that about the funeral. Here’s hoping it will go even the tiniest way towards comforting loved ones on her loss.
I hope so too, especially for the kids. It was heartbreaking to see them.
Agreed about the D600. You smell super.
Thank you!
Happy Friday! I am wearing Tauer Rose Vermeille, although only on my chest as I am leaving arms free to test the new JM oakwood scents and Hermes Twilly. Also hoping to find out about Mugler Musc Mystérieux and Wonder Bouquet which should be here any day now. Will also ask about FM Promise.
I honestly should pull out Une Rose Vermeille and start wearing it more. You smell wonderful!
Curious to know your opinion on the two JM. I did not care for either. And Twilly was much better than I had expected, (Hermes isn’t my favorite house). How they were marketing Twilly I didn’t have high expectations, but it easily exceeded them.
I did not care for the new JM’s either. They were not bad, but for the money, it was not worth it. I am sure I would have bought them 10 years ago thou, before my nose developed
I did not care for any either. I think the redcurrant was better than the hazelnut. Still, I will not bother to get any of them.
I agree, the oakwood JM’s were not exciting. The red currant note was nice, but it didn’t last. Curious to smell the almond red currant holiday one which is not out yet. I liked the Black Juniper and Cedar better than either of the oakwood ones.
No word on FM Promise yet, but I did get to smell the new BV Eau de Velours. It was pleasant but didn’t last that long on me, not as good as the original. More money saved.
Still no Musc Mysterieux or Wonder Bouquet at Mugler, but they assure me they will be here in the next few weeks.
I liked Twilly, it was rather coconutty on me. Got a sample to test further.
I sniffed both new JM a few weeks ago. I was disappointed by the hazelnut one which smelt a lot more woody and less nutty than I would have wanted. But the redcurrant note in the other one was quite good, IMHO.
I tried the oaks, hoping they would smell like oak trees in autumn, a bit woody, bark-like, rich and mulchy but they didn’t really smell of anything much. The red currant opening was okay but I think blackberry and bay does that berry note far better. If it was perfume idol I would give them a ‘no’
Happy Star Trek Day – I am such a fan, even of the stuff that wasn’t very good
I went to Switzerland today with Vero Kern’s Rozy Voile. I am such a vero.profumo fangirl
Have a safe weekend, especially to all of you in Mexico or the path of Irma.
I love her perfumes as well, especially Rozy VDE. It lasts all day too.
Can we count Brittany as its own little country? I went with Iroaz this morning, thinking it was Irish. Drat! And I actually wanted to wear an Aftel, but couldn’t find ANY of my little samples and then realized I loved them all so much that they got used up in an instant … and I couldn’t decide which I wanted the most, so I never ordered more. Must fix that pronto!
Oh, and Katrina’s mention of Zoologist below reminded me that I have a sample of Nightingale to try this evening … so I won’t totally fail the Friday theme.
Gonna follow your lead, with Lann-Ael from Lostmarch.
Yay, a country of two!
Ya vad! Breizh atao! (Absolutely! Brittany forever!)
Thank you – I love this!
Seems like everyone is going to Iceland these days, and I’d love to go, myself. Wearing Iceland’s Andrea Maack Coven with a few dots of Aroma M Vanilla Hinoki. Both helped my very crowded train ride as my car was less than pleasantly scented.
temperatures are great today in NYC. Loving this fall light
It is beautiful out! I need to get outside soon.
I loved Coven SO MUCH when I sampled it. How long does it last on you? I tried it from a sample, and it faded really quickly, so I couldn’t justify the purchase. However, I have no idea if it was just the tiny dabbler sample I was using? Vanilla Hinoki is really great, too. That combo sounds stellar!
Wearing Zoologist Bat today. Had some allergery sinus mayhem this week and didn’t get to wear much perfume. (My post Neti pot yoga class was an embarrassing mess!!!! I hadn’t realized how much water was still in my sinuses until I was upside down!!)
I plan to try it with some Rose Perfection later, Robin!
Have to share with the only people who will understand how sweet this is: I wanted to go to the perfume exhibit at Somerset House in London but airfares were just too much. A newly found cousin who lived in London went and sent me drawings of her impressions of each of the scents (she’s an artist, not a perfumista), along with the names of the perfumers and perfumes in each of the exhibits and post cards, including one scented one of Dark Ride. Truly the sweetest thing!
Happy Friday!
That’s super sweet of your cousin. I hope your sinuses are 100% better soon!
How cool and thoughtful, and I guess if you can’t go, it’s the next best thing…
That sounds lovely
That was very nice of her!
How sweet!!
Wow, that cousin is a definite keeper!
TGIF and hello 7 Virtues family! Also wearing 2 countries today: Canada and Spain.
SOTD: 7 Virtues’ Vetiver of Haiti + Oliver & Co.’s Nebula 1
Drinking: Aged Oolong with Ginseng.
like the sound of your tea. Do you have a brand you buy or do you mix it yourself?
I mix this blend myself.
The scent of ginseng is very soothing and its great for the body too, so I frequently drink it as herbal tea alone and not blended.
does it come dry or fresh? I have heard of it but never used or seen it
The most common form is dried and maybe a whole root or sliced.
It can also be found as honey-preserved, powdered, extract etc!
Hey cousin!
SOTD: Invocation Miwah, Canadian First Nations niche. It’s made by the Wendake (Huron) in Quebec resulting from a collaboration between Blue Eagle, a Wendake healer, and Michel Roudnitska.
Miwah is built around sweetgrass (hierchloe odorata), smelling of hay and vanilla because of the coumarin it contains. It’s a very resonant fragrance for me since it brings back memories of my grandmother’s sweetgrass sewing basket.
Ohhh…
How would I be able to purchase a sample of this? Does the perfumer offer online sales ??
Yes–they are online. Posted my response to you in the wrong place, below.
That sounds lovely.
I’m not sure about samples but they do offer online sales of Miwah and six other scents. They aren’t hugely expensive. Google Invocation perfume Quebec and it will take you to their website.
I’m really interested in visiting their production facility. They are developing a Discovery Zone where you can smell and experiment with various herbal extracts.
Googling this immediately. I NEED this.
It is lovely. I am very fond of the smells of the native plants here in Maine, just across the border from Quebec Sweetgrass, sweet fern, bayberry, balsam poplar and your namesake hamamelis (witch hazel).
We only have hamamelis as a native plant from your list in the Netherlands. I love the smell of sweetgrass though!
Ditto this.
Wow, that sounds amazing.
I wish I could try it. Sounds so good.
That’s the second time I’ve heard this referenced on NST. I’ve got to try this! I hope they ship to the U.S.
They do.
This sounds great, thanks for telling us about it!
Greeting the cool sunny day in Tauer Carillon pour un Ange, and picking up more of the earthiness in it than I usually do when I wear it in spring. (I finally used up a whole 1ml sample and am on to the second of three. I still kinda feel like that’ll do me for another couple of years — CpuA has an almost radioactive half-life, even at two drops per wearing.)
I find the Tauer’s to be very rich and long lasting – even his light ones like Vetiver Dance. All his rose ones I have samples of will last me forever, esp. Une Rose Chypre. But I’m glad I have an ounce or so of Maroc pour Elle.
True, Andy’s stuff is potent, and that’s a good thing!
Mals, if you ever need more CPUA just let me know. I love it but it’s so powerful I know I’ll never finish my 15 ml bottle.
Thanks for the offer! It has taken me… what, 4 years (?) to use up the first sample. I don’t wear it often, but there are times when nothing else will do.
Also: super excited for the first Virginia Tech home game and the debut of Gaze as a member of the Corps of Cadets regimental band tomorrow! I don’t have a ticket to the game (and the rest of the family will be at a cross-country meet), but I am seriously considering just driving over and standing outside the stadium with the camera, to catch the Corps marching over before the game.
Do it!!!
Ditto!
I am sort or in 2 countries too, wearing real Spanish sea breeze as well as Canadian Living Libations Lavish Abundance Levity perfume. A long name for a lovely natural jasmine.
Just checked out their website. More lovely things to wear while reading Louise Penny mysteries!
Ha! I am in the last chapters and enjoying it so much.
Roses Shining Everywhere by Living Libations is quite lovely.
Yes I think so too, these are the 2 I sampled from them.
Everyone has really picked some very cool fragrances this morning! I need to look some of them up. SOTD for me is Andy Tauer Maroc pour Elle. I love love love this fragrance – chic, exotic, earth mama. Perhaps my favorite use of patchouli, jasmine and rose ever! Even my husband likes it and said I should wear it more often. I thank my fragrance stars that I got some in a split and some in a swap – enough to last a while.
“Enough to last a while.”
Your description sounds amazing. I’ll have to keep an eye out for it at the swapmeet, or else look into buying a sample and having it not count in my Strict No-Buy Nope Not Even Samples.
It’s FriYAY!! Live long, and prosper!!!
I decided to go as far out from my normal samples as I could for World Niche day….so I’m wearing African Aromatics Melody, from South Africa. GORGEOUS!! Also quite potent, so one teeny dab is a gracious plenty. Thank goodness the Perfume Grinch is off today! LOL!
If you are recovering from Hurricane Harvey, facing Irma or Jose, or any other weather phenomenon happening in the world, I am thinking of you and sending you hugs and prayers for safety and peace. Hail in Spain! Locusts in Trinidad! Earthquake in Mexico! Crazy times we’re having lately…..
I loved your Youtube review of perfume from 5 continents and for introducing me to this house.
Thank you so much! That was a fun video….a good experiment to expand my horizons!
I’ve not made a new video since Father’s Day! Boo hoo…..Too much work at the office and at home!
LesNez Manoumalia: Swiss house, French perfumer, Pacific inspiration and very limited distribution; so very much world niche. Apart from that it, smells wonderful and is unlike anything else I’ve ever worn or tried.
I just read the Bois de Jasmin review and it sounds interesting. I see that the perfumer lived on Uvea (Wallis ) -such a remote place, I wonder what she was doing. Fantastic tapa cloth from that region , very intricate patterns ( Wallis and Futuna ) , almost like tattoo.
She was Edmond Roudnitska’s last pupil. I guess she just lived there, she was very highly regarded by people in the profession, unfortunately she died a few years ago in her early forties I believe.
Manoumalia is a stunning, but very polarising fragrance. For me it was instant love.
You might be interested to read these as well:
http://perfumeposse.com/2010/07/13/lesnez-manoumalia/
http://graindemusc.blogspot.nl/2009/06/manoumalia-by-sandrine-videault-for.html
I love that one and wish I had it! You smell great.
I am off work today and spending the morning in Amouage Ubar. When STC had that 20% off Labor Day sale, I grabbed a 2ml decant to see if I still didn’t like it or did I fall in love with it. I am finding that I am starting to fall in love with it but I am thinking that fall and cooler weather makes it more enjoyable. Post shower is going to be difficult though. I’m torn between wearing Andy Tauer’s LADDM or keep on going with Ubar.
Ubar is one of my all-time favorites but I cannot wear it in warmer weather, for me it’s late Fall or Winter fragrance. I enjoy LADDM as well (also preferably in cooler temperatures) – so whatever you end up wearing, you’ll smell great.
You smell great, house twin.
Team Tauer today, wearing one of my more obscure scents, Pentachord White, a cool vanilla that always makes me think of outer space, so it’s also fitting for Star Trek day!
Yes, perfect fit!
Iris Ganache today.
I get iris Playdoh from this…seems overhyped to me.
What do we think are some of the best iris scents out there?
I just ordered a FB of Bois d’Iris which is quite lovely. And I like Iris Fauve. I must confess I haven’t tried Iris Silver Mist yet.
And I think Chanel does great job with Iris too…I love n. 19 Poudre and it is wonderful in 1932 and Misia too.
Iris Poudre is a nice scent.
Adore Iris Poudre. But honestly, I don’t love it because of the iris.
(It’s the benzoin-aldehyde thing. Can’t get enough of that.)
I have a small sample of that one…will revisit…thanks!
I’m not a huge iris fan, but I also like Iris Poudre, which has a retro vibe. And I LOVE Heeley’s Iris de Nuit, which has a lighter feel to it – imagine an iris-based Apres l’Ondee.
Iris de Nuit has gotten quite a bit of press in the comments lately…I shall have to get a sample…thanks!
Try it! It is a beautiful iris. I wore it many times this summer. It is in the 5 top of my fb shopping list.
I’ll add Atelier Silver Iris, Heeley Iris de Nuit, Naomi Goodsir Iris Cendre. You simply must smell Iris Silver Mist!
I should say I second the recommendation for Iris de Nuit.
I will put all those on my sample list…thanks!
Atelier des Ors Iris Fauve, if you want a good helping of spices in there and no cardboard!
Hermes Iris Ukiyoe, if you like rooty celery notes and fresh coriander seed gorgeousness!
I have small decants of each…will locate and revisit…thanks!
You can’t go past Robin’s year of iris posts as an iris resource. Brilliant.
I will check out her post…thanks!
Iris!!! Let me chime in. I am only going to mention those not mentioned before.
Khol de Bahrain
Iris Celadon
Au Payer de Fleur d’Oranger Rose Irises
Xerjoff Irissss – out of my price range, so I am holding on the sample
Prada Infusion d’Iris Absolue – like a poor cousin to Xerjoff, but still a beauty
The new Tiffany – it is a pretty nice Iris, somewhat on a sweeter side, but overwhelmingly sweet
Iris Silver Mist – I know this one is polarizing. I am in ‘I love it’ camp
Iris Nazarena – could have a better staying power, but I will take it anyway
Byredo 1996 and LM Cicatrices. They are somewhat similar, with Iris Nougat note. Lift up my mood every time I wear them
Iris Cendre.
No 19 EDP
Have I mentioned I love Iris? It is all hajusuuri’s fault, she introduced me to it as a note
So many to add to my sample list…thanks!
Masque Milano L’Attesa, Xerjoff Irisss and Iris de Nuit are my favourites. I only have samples of the Xerjoff! And I love no 19 edt though don’t think of it as ‘iris’ in quite the same way.
I shall check those out and add them to my sample list…thanks!
I love ISM, Dzongkha, Silver Iris and Iris Nazarena best.
Thanks, will add those to my ever growing ???? list as well…thanks!
SOTD is Agonist Arctic Jade. I own several from this line and this competes with Isis to be my favorite. It is honestly a little weird and overpowering so I don’t wear it that often but it’s interesting when I do. Lots of vanilla and ylang ylang, plus the fruity stuff (orange, raspberry, cranberry), very creamy overall.
I got home finally to Houston from my trip to visit my mom up north (flight back was delayed by airport closing) and what I saw of on the ride home from the airport looked surprisingly normal. My house had some pretty bad roof leaks and now I’ve got to deal with strong mildew smells (Yuck), but still I count myself lucky not to have flooded like so many people did. My cats and belongings are OK. I just have to get in line for the roof repair people and then for sheetrock fixing where the rain ran down. I send sympathy and hope to people in paths of the new hurricanes.
Yay – happy to hear some good news from Houston!
Whew, I’m glad things aren’t too bad!
Glad to hear that your loses were less than they could have been. I hope your life goes back to normal as soon as possible (and there’s no rain until you fix that roof!)
SotD: Alter, by Sammarco
Jasmine & incense, perfect for a very rainy day.
Giovanni Sammarco was born in Italy, but he works and lives in Switzerland now, so this one counts for the theme
Lovely scent from a lovely niche brand, I like Vitrum and Bond T as well!
lip today is Chanel Etienne, enabler pin to you.
Great color for fall
Yay
Havent had a chance to try his yet, hope I can find them when I go home end of the month.
SOTD: Sixteen92’s Bruise Violet. I ordered a sample of this after it won a big award last spring. It reminds me a bit of Lipstick Rose, but less sweet and more waxy. The rose note reminds me of Rose Jam, which I love. It’s a perfume oil – I suspect I would like it more if I could spritz it, but it’s worth a sniff for anyone enjoys the makeup-inspired scents that were popular a few years ago.
I might need to try that.
Yet another Tauer wearer – I’m wearing Lonesome Rider. It’s helping me calm down as we wait to see where Irma turns and if we will remain in the path. All of my students are just waiting to hear that school will be cancelled, so there’s not a lot of quality work today. (It’s my break – I’m not just ignoring them!)
Stay safe!
OH, hope it all goes well. Thinking of everyone in that area!
I hope Irma avoids land!
Fingers crossed Irma changed paths in some way. You smell great.
Hoping for the best. Be safe!
Will be wearing either Eau De Celeri or Vol 870Yul-CDG from Mon Sillage (Canada). Love both and purchased the 7 ml sprays while vacationing this summer in the lovely Quebec City. Merci Mon Sillage for attractive small bottles.
I’m wearing Fruitchou Flash, which is very fruity, but where is the patchouli? I’m on the next-to-last day of my staycation, and I’m going out to shop for new food bowls for my five cats. How exciting.
Fruitchouli!
Have you thought about getting them food plates instead of bowls? There was an article that came out recently explaining that many cats experience whisker sensitivity and do not like eating from bowls. We did side-by-side tests of food in bowls and plates for our cats, and they preferentially ate plate food. I don’t know if this is true for all cats, of course, but it might be worth considering!
(Five cats!!!)
I free feed dry food in quite shallow, wide-lipped bowls. However, the ones that I have been using are stoneware bowls that my Mom bought in Germany in the ’60s. They’ve already broken one playing chase, so I wanted to preserve the others. I bought a wide, shallow pottery bowl at a home goods store a few months ago and they have no trouble with it, so I went back to find more. I do use flat plates for the canned food that I feed them twice per day.
I use bread and butter plates from a restaurant supply store for canned food.
Enjoy your shopping and your stay-cation!
Hey friends
I took the easy way out and picked my beloved 1996 from Byredo today.
Stay safe, everybody in Florida, Mexico and elsewhere affected by the horrible hurricanes and storms.
you smell great, love 1996!
Star Trek Day! Outstanding!
On-theme (more or less accidentally) — testing Dear Polly from Vilhelm. Really nice citrus-black-tea. Got my sample from Ari’s shop — thanks Ari! And what a great deal this Vilhelm discover set is! 10 samples for $15, and you get a $15 rebate on a future FB. Niiiiiiiiiice
I just looked up Dear Polly from Vilhelm. The notes sound very comfortable, like you could wear it and enjoy it and no one else would give the wrinkle nose look about perfume in public
For sure. I’d describe it as a juicier version of Berdoues Assam.
ack! don’t say that! LOL!
You did not hear anything!
LaLaLaLaLaLaLaLaLaLaLa
Thank you for the description- I have sooo been wanting to try this one, but live nowhere near a barneys. I emailed Vilhelm directly on three separate occasions inquiring how I could go about getting a sample and never got a response. I’m on the email list at Ari’s for when the sample set is back in stock. Indeed a good deal!
Amouage Gold for me today, needed something beautiful and loud to help fight the cold.
Love this perfume and can’t wait a cooler weather to wear it again!
Feel better soon!
Thank you Undina! I will!
Feel better soon!
House twin! You smell divine! Get well soon.
Thank you Creosote!
Yes, Gold is divine!
It is my favorite from Amouage (haven’t tested them all, but it will be impossible to surpass this beauty!)
Have you tried Beloved? If you haven’t, you really should! On me at least, it smells very similar to Gold–like it has the same animalic and woody components but with a different floral signature. This morning when I spritzed it on, it renewed my mental debate about whether I’d chose it or Gold if I could only ever wear one. ????
I have tried Beloved and it is beautiful on its own. Reminded me of Aromatics Elixir, with more flowers and gorgeous woody base. Still if I had to choose I’d buy a bottle of Gold
… and another mini of Beloved 
Aedes de Venustas Copal Azur. I’m so happy it is finally chill enough to wear incense.
That one is perfect for this time of year.
I’m wearing SSS Jour Ensoleille – this my second decant. It’s so good, a perfect late summer-into-fall floral.
SotD = Aroma M Geisha Vanilla Hinoki (New York via San Francisco, Queensland, and Japan)
I am wow’ed by everyone’s world niche ideas. We live on a big planet but it’s a small world after all.
This weekend I will begin reading Spring Snow by Yukio Mishima, prompted by lovestosmellgood’s mention a few days ago. There is a thoughtful review at Bois de Jasmin.
https://boisdejasmin.com/2017/08/yukio-mishimas-spring-snow-perfume-in-the-library.html
What a week. I’m snookered. Be safe and be well, NST. Each one of you is loved and important.
Enjoy and let me know how you are liking Spring Snow.
Proust’s influence is pretty pronounced in Spring Snow, but I felt Mishima easier to read. But after reading Swans Way, I found most books easier to read since Proust was very challenging to me.
Keep me posted
Will do! I look forward to sharing.
Spring Snow will be “sitting up” reading, the kind of book where I want to pay attention and savor each detail, rather than “lying down” reading, the kind of thing I read while hoping to fall asleep.
Wearing summery biehl parfumkunstwerke PC01, despite the sudden turn to autumnal weather today. Really appreciating the rain, because a) it was my turn to water the garden today and b) the red sun was creeping me out, so I trust it has made an exit…
Wasn’t the rain a delight? Of course we probably won’t be singing the same tune three months from now…
Byredo Gypsy Water for me today. We took a trip to Sweden/Norway/Finland two years ago at Christmas (yes, dark and cold and I still loved it!) – son was finishing study abroad in Stockholm, and we have close relatives in Norway, friends in Finland. It was a wonderful trip, but what I really wanted to say is that I made sure to get to the Byredo store in Stockholm – what fun to go in person. Lots of people interested in Mojave Ghost at that time. Absolutely loved Stockholm and highly recommend.
I think you smell super good!
Your trip sounds like it was amazing! The eldest of the young members of our clan desperately wants to see the Northern Lights….I am sure that is a sight to behold!
That is definitely on my bucket list too. I have seen them once and I have to see them again.
Wearing Ineke’s Scarlett Larkspur today.
Hope everyone stays safe, dry, and in good health!!
House twin!
AA Erdnestern, or at least I will be shortly!
[so good and quiet with a little cinnamon? it’s expensive and maybe not even available anymore on their site]
Happily wearing Heliotropia again as it qualifies for the project this week.
You’re loving that one, huh?
haha, yes. like I’ve been saying, I don’t know that it’s really special or anything, but I like the notes, and I think it’s worth a sniff if you like L’eau d’Hiver or Cuir Beluga, (or possibly What We Do in Paris Is Secret). I find it extremely easy to wear. I had the decant, which was generously shared with me and now empty, on my bedside table. Every morning I found myself grabbing for it as it’s a no-brainer and I would almost always feel like wearing it.
Never heard of it, need to pay closer attention – it sounds interesting!
Being Swiss saved the Swiss for today, LADDM mmmh its good
hope everyone is safe and well!
Ooohh that one is good. You smell great!
It is good! You smell wonderful!
Phlur Greylocke !!!!!!
Yay!!!!!! Good on you! I can almost see the bluebirds of love circling your head from here.
Indeed
and Robin, I keep having to turn my computer off and reboot as I am being “blocked” from commenting….
I am so sorry. If you fill out the form, I unblock you pretty quickly. But I know it’s a pain. I have tried a couple of things that did not help, but eventually I will get it working!
I was going to wear another Zoologist today, but switched to Ineke, a line that feels like its antithesis. Specifically, Chemical Bonding,
Do you like it?
When I tried it many years ago (even before my nose got re-tuned by all the great perfumes I smelled since then), I thought it smelled too… chemical
I like other Ineke’s perfumes better.
I had the sampler many years ago and remember liking Chemical Bonding but there was another I really loved enough to buy a full bottle (Evening Edged in Gold).
When I tried EEiG I liked it and planned to test more – and never did. Recently there was a huge sale on it at HauteLook, so I decided to try it again but unfortunately my sample is off – so I ended up not buying the bottle.
I know i saw that sale and was very tempted! EEiG was a full bottle that i drained about two years ago…it , to my nose, was a sweet muted suede/leather…I loved it…and the bottle is absolutely gorgeous…I also have Field Notes (well, technically, it is not mine but it was abandoned by a family member so I use it!)
and the notes of EEiG are so riveting to me….angel’s trumpet, saffron, midnight candy (that is a plant or flower, I believe)….I also had and drained the travel size of Angel’s Trumpet from the Floral Curiosities collection…loved that one too….
Happy Star Trek Day!
May the force be with you!
LOLOLOL LOLOLOL
Triple strength coffee.
Extra long workout.
Crossroads, will you ever let him go…….
Loukhoum Keiko Mecheri.
Consultations with middle America today, smelled in the wild:
Sauvage Dior
Gabrielle Chanel
YSL L’homme something
Carpe Diem.
Peace.
:-))
Love that song, have not heard it in ages.
Testing Memo Moon Fever from a sample. I really do not see the connection between the name and fragrance, but it is nice. Not a FB nice for me, but nice.
Hello fragrant friends…been wearing my beloved Inekes and Tauers all week, so now for something completely different–
SOTD–Regime des Fleurs (from the left coast) Dove Grey–an icy iris, perfect for a fall feeling Friday in New Jersey.
I’m wearing Dame Perfumery’s Monsoon today. I thought it was brilliant in the heat, but didn’t know if it would feel too cold/austere in the autumn chill. It actually smells richer today somehow. So, I guess that’s settled: I’ll be $85 poorer once I’m done with my large sample.
Go for it!!! I love Dame Perfumery…one of my favorite houses.
I want so badly to fall in love with something from Dame Perfumery as Jeffrey Dame seems like a nice guy with a great business sense – generous samples, quality perfumes – but so far, nothing really appeals. I keep trying, though.
I’m in the same boat for the same reasons. Let me know if you find something
You too!
Which ones have you tried? I am going to suggest you try some of the men offerings…maybe they will appeal to you more? Also, have you tried any of the three note ones? Like Cassis, Rose and Sandalwood, or Mate, Heliotrope & Patchouli or Bergamot, Jasmine & Labdanum (they are just so pretty and accessible and perfect for the office). Yesterday I drove a younger family member to the library and she smelled divine and when I asked what she was wearing it was Peach Blossom, Violet & Vanilla.
Dames are not safe blind buys for me, because I feel like the bases of the different scent lines he has work SO differently on my skin. I was in the exact same boat (the Dames I tried just weren’t working with me, and I felt bad because he seemed so nice…) until I tried some of the artist collection ones. Dark Horse (which I also don’t own a full bottle of, but also will probably be buying this fall) is super wearable and I love Earth Mother. Both are really different from Monsoon. If the artist collection ones are what *aren’t* working for you, then totally try the soliflores or 3-note ones that CM8 is recommending! They smell GREAT in-bottle and I wish they’d work for me – my body just sours most of those for some reason.
I’ve tried a couple of the 3 notes, Black Vanilla?, New Man musk oil – which is pretty layered, but too tame on it’s own – Dark Horse, Earth Mother and Monsoon. I need to give Dark Horse another try, going by the notes I should love it but it didn’t leave an impression.
The boyfriend has left for a nine-day trip to Boston (mostly for work, but conveniently, his family lives nearby), so I was freeeeeee to spritz whatever and however much I wanted! Therefore I stand before you in THREE SPRAYS of SSS Rose Musc!!!!! I smell absolutely fabulous. I’ve blind-swapped three SSS scents so far, and they were both resounding successes. Hey, that reminds me, I should dig up my Winter Woods before he gets back.
This does mean that I will be left alone with the kittens for longer than I ever have before. Between the two of them, they need seven different medications. I’ve written up a med schedule for the week, so everything should be fine, but I’m still a bit nervous I’ll forgot and go to work without medicating them or something.
When I started reading your comment, I half-expected to see that you were feeling down and didn’t want to wear any perfume – so three sprays of Rose Musc as an unexpected twist
With most SSS’s perfumes I do better with dabbing. Or, if I spray, it’s a very modest one spray. You’ll be able to smell something on your clothes and hair for the next couple of days at least (not that it’s a bad thing).
About the medication: you can tape a paper and a pencil/pen to the exit door of your place and write down the next date every morning on your way to work to mark that you’ve done with morning medications.
Hahaha. Of course I will miss him greatly this week, but I’m looking at the silver lining
And it won’t be such a bad thing to have some time on my own. But yeah, SSS makes quite enormous scents that do love to stick around. Three sprays was on the edge of my own perfume limit, let alone my boyfriend’s. I have perfume-guzzling skin (or a super-swiftly desensitizing nose), but I can still get some good gusts of gorgeous scent.
I actually do have the meds table on the exit door of my apartment! The plan is to cross out meds as I leave. Unfortunately, I am excellent at turning things into background visuals. This morning, I left without crossing out the meds I gave the cats, for example. It’s going to be a struggle to remember to LOOK at the white board on my way in or out.
You smell great! I wore Rose Musc yesterday.
No project today!
Am in Kismet by Lubin (from a sample) and why, yes, this house is becoming a favorite. Gorgeous- imagine Shalimar but lifted up with citruses. Drydown is superb with a opponax/vanilla base. This would be a special occasion perfume. A winner.
Cooler temps, but I did not see any rain. A pity.
I tried that one this week and thought it was really good…kind of uplifting (citrus) and smooth/lush with the vanilla. It seemed to hold its shape from start to finish. I also like Epidor, and Korrigan. Have a happy weekend!
Very uplifting indeed and it would be a great date night scent or movie scent. Just superb.
Thanks! You have a great weekend as well.
Wearing Ineke’s newest Idyllwild and absolutely loving it! It is such a vivid rendition of California sequoia forest.
Sounds enticing…do you have a sample of Jackie as well? I think that is a gourmand…
No, I haven’t got the next one. But I LOVE Idyllwild and can see a bottle in my future (had they made a travel size for this one, I would have pre-ordered it already).
You know I wondered why she doesn’t make travel sizes of the alphabet series the way she does for the floral curiousities collection…I think more people would purchase.
and I have to say that I am really happy to see something new from Ineke!
Happy to be your house-twin today, Undina! (waves)
Will look forward to trying Idyllwild, based on your enthusiasm
Finishing the week in Ireland, as SOTD is “Sybarite” by Cloon Keen Atelier.
Top: incense and bergamot;
Mid: jasmine, bulgarian rose and sandalwood;
Base: amber, patchouli, musk and cedar.
A great Summer incense, which on this cool Autumn day has surprised me with its longevity (not always a Cloon Keen Atelier strength). TOMK doesn’t like it much, and more fool he. ;^)
I went with USA today with Soivohle’s Amun Re The Tears of Ra. Italian herbal soda, with a good serving of honey! Mmmm!
The moon is huge this morning and the air so fresh and earthy smelling …home again. Wearing Ys-Uzac Immortal Beloved , like plum liqueur with a hint of dusty spice, immortelle. I should probably read the notes. I am a huge fan of Ys-Uzac though there are a couple that Are scrubbers on me ( Dragon Tattoo , BOM Jasmine/Incense). A lot of their scents remind me of Serge Lutensin style whichis why I like them. Thinking of getting Metaboles which is a great tomato leaf perfume.
Ooh, Immortal Beloved sounds good!
The moon (now waning) has been doing an excellent job acting as Mother Nature’s Nightlight recently.
tomato leaf!!! One of my favorite notes! I vote yes to getting a bottle!
Have you tried Cognoscenti’s No 16 Tomato Leaf?
Tomato *Leather*
Tried it?? Haven’t even heard of it!!!Thank you!
No…you recommend?
Yes!!! (you can take a look at my old review here https://undina.com/2012/09/21/you-say-tomato-i-say-leather/ )
Have you ever tried Ys Uzac Satin Doll? A lovely tuberose-iris.
Yes, that’s good too. I have a sample of it and may get a bottle next winter. Monodie is their prettiest scent, I think but not for me. I have almost finished my bottles of Pohadka, Lale and Jeanne. Immortal Beloved has that rose jammy thing going, kind of syrupy. I know I wear these perfumes a lot because they feel a bit more personal, having corresponded a bit with their maker. I am very sentimental like that…attaching value to inanimate objects through friendships and memories etc.
Me too, that’s why I love Andy Tauer and Vero Kern’s stuff so much. Meeting them personally and chatting with them about their creations make them so much more meaningful.
My world niche SOTD is Amouage Beloved. Mission fabulously accomplished, if I do say so myself. ????
I caught sight of a bobcat in the yard across the street this morning. Its tail was swishing adorably as it moseyed along among the plants.
Have a great Friday and a lovely weekend, NSTers, and stay extra safe if you’re in the areas affected by hurricanes or earthquakes!
Another Amouage beauty!
Bobcats and beloved. Can’t beat that.
Chanel No. 5 EDP is what I’m wearing today, because exactly one year ago today I was in Paris. It was our first day of the trip, and I wore a black cotton swing dress, scarf and my ivory & black flats. That day was so much fun, I even remember my outfit
One of the stops for our first day was Chanel 31 Rue Cambon. We also visited Caron, Guerlain, Fragonard and Galeries Lafayette. My husband and I called it the PPT (Paris Perfume Tour). Great memory!!
Happy Friday!!
That definitely is a great memory, and you smell fantastic!
Thank you!
Sounds like a wonderful trip!
In AJ Arabia Widian V (not sure if that’s the correct order on that name lol) today. It’s meh and I wish I had worn one of my Tauers. Didn’t have time to post yesterday but was back in Spain in Loewe 001, which is growing me.
Have a good weekend everyone!
I got a sample of that one and agree with your Meh characterization of this scent
I went for Sweden today with Byredo 1996.
Going for the obscure today with a New Zealand perfume, High Country Tussock for Queenstown Perfumiers, from a sample courtesy of Kanuka. It’s a lovely fresh green for all of 10 minutes, then it’s pretty much gone. And that was with a more thorough dousing than I expected, when I accidentally poured most of the sample down my arm
It’s certainly very sheer – but it may re-emerge on you later.
Representing sunny California in SSS Yin & Ylang. So rich and heady. Adore all Laurie’s fragrances that I’ve tried. They just work with my skin chemistry, I guess. And the even better news is that I’ve now got a legit way to order more from her. I was so disappointed when she couldn’t post internationally anymore.
You smell great! Y&Y is one of my SSS faves.
I chose Slow Explosions from Imaginary Authors of Portland, OR today. This is a great early fall scent with saffron, apple, leather according to the description. It reminds me of a more affordable alternative to Wazamba even though incense isn’t listed for SE and it’s not quite as smoky.
Smoky makes me think of the whole US Northwest. Along with the worries of flooding and hurricanes, hope everyone coping with the fires are able to breathe and doing alright, too.
Had to be up and out very early and around people, so went with IA Saint Julep. It lasts well on me, and for some reason I can smell it more than other scents I wear. I can’t quite identify what it is that is most prominent. Must keep wearing, I guess, until I do figure it out…. ????????
Going the Netherlands/Canada route today in Arbole Arbole. A cooler day today with some actual rain is a treat, finally getting to give this one a good wearing.
I almost went with this one. You smell wonderful!
Finally, my twin!
When I went to the pharmacy I sprayed a little Lise Watier Neige from a tester in order to up the Canadian factor. The two scents were not particularly complementary.
I’m also in Imaginary Authors today–Mint 26, but what I really want to wear on this hint-of-fall day is TF Shanghai Lily. It will be my SOTE.
And you will be glorious in Shanghai Lily! Beautiful stuff…
It’s been a rough work week, so I’ve barely been able to post but I’m making time today! For the Friday project I went to Malaysia with Auphorie Miyako. I can barely smell it anymore because this morning I dabbed rather than sprayed because it’s very strong.
I gave myself the challenge of wearing non-US niche all week:
Monday – Hiram Green Dilettante (Netherlands
Tuesday – Amouage Ciel Woman (Oman)
Wednesday – accidental tiny bit of Tauer Rose Delight body oil (Switzerland) and April Aromatics San Francisco Rose (Germany)
Thursday – Andrea Maack Coven (Iceland)
Mmmm you have smelled great this week! Miyako is indeed strong! When I tested it, I put just a few drops on and went to the gym several hours later. Someone made a very clear point of moving away from me. Oops!
Oy! I forgot all about April Aromatics!
TGIF! SOTD = Tauer’s Incense Rose EdP, from the sample stash. Although Andy Tauer is based in Switzerland, a sniff of Incense Rose immediately takes me to the Southwest. Amazing stuff for sure.
American: solid Jasmine from http://queenofthemeadow.com/about-us/ Incidentally, the base has very similar ingredients to this: https://www.amazon.com/BotaniVet-KeraSnout-Organic-Pet-Balm/dp/B072BKKSKN I thin my dog prefers unscented.
I went with Kiste again this morning and Hendley Perfumes Amora this afternoon. The patchy drydown in Kiste is playing nicely with the fruit and rose of Amora. Go USA
Went with Le Labo Rose 31 from a sample, then doubled up with Iris 39 oil mixed with a moisturizer. They are definitely the same pedigree base. I even snuck some Iris oil on my hubby.
Still no rain today, but we were promised some. Hot, humid and hazy instead. The birds all seem to be very busy too and out of sorts.
Went golfing today to try and distract me from all the weather related things going on and hoping for the best with Irma.
I had intended to travel to Japan today with Annayake Tsukimi, but it’s still so darn hot here in Denver that I knew it would be too much. Instead, i sauntered over the border to Canada in Zoologist’s Hummingbird. This is my second wearing of my sample, and I see a full bottle in my immediate future ????.
It’s actually Saturday morning here but I’m doing the Friday project thingy in Amouage Bracken Woman *sighs*. Deep green foresty delight. Every time I wear this I wonder why I haven’t got a FB… I think I’m going to have to bite the bullet and save up for one…
Bracken Woman – nice! The spice / orangey color of the bottle does not match the juice.
So true! It needs a mysterious tangle of green and brown vines on the bottle.
SOTD was Shangri La by Hiram Green. Now off to se if I had any twins today.
I’m always happy in Shangri La so I’ll join you for my SOTE tonight
It’s nice to have company. ????
SOTD = SSS Pacific Forest
Sonoma Scent Studio. United States. 2004
My SSS collection is pretty accessible and I had a hard time choosing which one to wear today. Insure picked a winner!
I’ll be working all weekend on account of Irma. I’m hoping all we’ve prepared are not needed but it is looking like we will. Everyone in the path do take care.
Commuting Woes No. 391:
– Don’t you hate it when someone who sits on an edge seat extends their arm / elbow and takes up valuable standing space? I usually get the standing space back by squeezing my tote thisclose to the barrier on my side of the space (which means it is as close to the person’s head as is safe) or, I slightly bump the elbow and apologize or, wait until the elbow is temporarily unextended and quickly claim the vacated space.
– La Vie est Belle in the wild; twice in one day, oh my!
I love SSS; haven’t smelled Pacific Forest myself, but am positive it is wonderful if you are wearing it!
Bless you for standing watch on Irma; it sounds so ominous. Praying for the safety of all in its path…
Thanks. It is wonderful. If you love Forest Walk, you will love this as well.