Happy Black Friday / Buy Nothing Day! Our community project for today is Hide My Credit Card...wear a fragrance (presumably from a sample) that you're itching to buy but don't own yet. Thanks to Lovestosmellgood for the idea!
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 in Parfums DelRae Wit. I've been waiting patiently for 3 years for the brand to come out with a travel size. I have a feeling my credit card is quite safe.
Reminder: on 12/1, wear something by Annie Buzantian, Honorine Blanc or Daphné Bugey
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 Credit Card Chip [cropped] by kuhnmi at flickr; some rights reserved.
SOTD is Chergui, from a decant. I won’t be buying a bottle today but I do think one is in my future while the discounters still have the old design available.
Yesterday was my holiday to work, so today we will eat turkey. We are having unseasonably mild weather here, it is supposed to be 60 and sunny today, which will make it easier to #optoutside and take a post turkey family walk along the lake.
In the spirit of Black Friday, if anyone has been wanting to sample the Vilhelm line, shoot me an email at pkwisdom in the yahooland and I will be happy to send you 8 of the 10 samples I got from Ari’s shop. I’m hanging onto my two favorites.????
Smelling good, madtowngirl! I finished my Chergui a while ago! Which two are your favorites from the Vilhelm line? I haven’t tried them but I love the name “Morning Chess” which I believe is one of their fragrances.
Hope you enjoy your turkey today and lake walk 🙂
Thanks! Yes, Morning Chess is one of their fragrances, but my two favs were Modest Mimosa and Dear Polly( the one I really ordered the whole sample set for).
Chergui is so good isn’t it?!
It really is!!!!
Morning Chess was my favorite from that line. It’s quite smoky. I thought Dear Polly would be my favorite, but it did not sing on my skin at all.
Interesting! Looking at the notes I would not have thought smoky…good to know it is good!
You polished off 15 mL Chergui in less than three months?!?!? Geez. Your skin is CRAZY hungry!
eeeyup!!! I was averaging 6-8 sprays per wearing (the smaller 5ml juice got dumped into the 10ml sprayer as it wore down) and 2-3 applications throughout the day on days of wearing…I KID YOU NOT when I say I have scent eating skin!!!
That is so sweet of you! <3
Chergui is on my FB list as well! You smell great.
Hi madtowngirl,
Fragrancenet has Chergui for $84.99 but it’s $59.49 with 30% off coupon code.
I don’t know if it’s the old style/label but here’s the link… 😉
https://www.fragrancenet.com/fragrances/serge-lutens/serge-lutens-chergui/eau-de-parfum#192042
Hey twin, We smell good!
Sacre by Caron, just finished my small decant.
Hide my credit card
This one and Aimez Moi are 2 Carons I would like to have
Can’t wait to read everyones responses.
Today my hubby and I are getting a sitter and visiting a friend in a rehab facility that got into a citibike accident. So, if you plan on doing any shopping please be safe out there.
Robin, Wit is beautiful!
PSA BG will do there beauty card event soon..
Parfum Sacre and Aimez-Moi are, so far, the only two Carons I’ve liked enough to buy. Then I found I wasn’t really wearing Aimez-Moi, so it found a new home. . . but Parfum Sacre I wear a lot.
I’ve been wondering what to wear today (because Andy Tauer’s delightful comment of “15% more smiles” caused me to fail the Hide My Credit Card challenge and buy another sample of Carillion pour un Ange, which should last me another 3.5 years), but Parfum Sacre might suit.
WHATTT!!!!????
I need to pretend that I did not read that cause I am really tempted to buy an FB of LaDDM right about now….
Please, DON’T. After I read it I am also struggling now not to get the fb… 😀
Ha! Just read his blog….and now my credit card is safe….
For a moment I thought the 15% was real! I am thankful it was not!!!
YUP!!! same here!
tinylittlevoice…TwistedLily20%off…endtinylittlevoice
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Evil!
Ha ha ha!!! did that already…looked…put it in my cart then deleted it-LOL! for now the mini will suffice because I ended up buying significantly discounted candles at Pacifica for the younger CM8s to give to them for Christmas (mom is always sacrificing-LOL!)
Is the discount counted automatically?
I put a discovery set of 3 x 15 ml in my cart…
No….it is not a real discount 🙁
Glad you liked Parfum Sacre! And hope your friend recovers well. I’m seriously afraid to ride a bike in Manhattan with the way peoole drive.
You gave me the sample of Parfum Sacre and it fell into the right hands. Today is a win win because I smell fantastic and finished it!
We haven’t come to that “level” where we can let people bike safely, like in other countries, Holland for example. Though my better half does it everyday to and from work and I have no say.
I think it’s great that people bike-good exercise and good for the environment. My reflexes aren’t that fast so I personally don’t feel comfortable.
STC may or may not be having a 20% off storewide sale today and Parfum Sacre is relatively inexpensive. Just sayin’ ????
Enabler!
I just gave my remaining FB of Parfum Sacre to someone who posts on this blog. Maybe it will be the gift that keeps on giving, seeing the love for it here 🙂
<3
Maybe!
Much to my surprise I am able to participate today …wearing my mini of LaDDM….I would not mind if a full bottle fell from the sky and landed in my lap…thank you to my fragrant fairy godmother for this one…you are the very best 🙂
I’m soooo tempted by that mini! You smell wonderful!
I won’t try to talk you into it…but I will say it is adorable 🙂
Really, really adorable….. 😉 😀
You are naughty, pl67 😉
😀 😀
Read Mals comment above about the deal today
I don’t think it is 15 percent off….at least that is not how I am reading it…or is it? or maybe I should just ignore the whole thing and do no further investigations???
I took it as him sort of riffing on us Americans with our Black Friday.
exactly 🙂
TGIF！
SOTD: Vert de Fleur (yes, it’s a sample!)
I like wearing it quite a bit really but the price tag for this fragrance I can’t quite justify. There are quite a few perfumes above it on my wishlist.
But it’s also funny how although we prioritise our choices, quite often we end up buying things from the middle of the list…or is it just me? 😛
It’s not just you. Everything at the top of my list, is out of my price range, and even if I save for it, something important always comes along to eat it up. The middle of the list is still pretty good though:)
I agree with you. Most of the time I end up buying the perfumes on the middle of the list, which are more affordable. No regrets but….
I felt like that about Vert de Fleur as well – liked it, would buy it if it weren’t so dang spendy, doubt I would bother to save up for it because something else would undoubtedly come along.
I did manage to save my dollars for a bottle of Iris Poudre, though it did take me three years.
I just sampled this and loved it, too! But a whole bottle for that price… I’m more likely to get a 5ml decant and be content. 🙂 Though I have seen bottles of it on ebay/facebook groups for $100 shipped… are there Tom Ford dupes out there? Anyone know?
Happy Black Friday everyone! I am one of the few people who showed up at work today. It is sooo peaceful and quiet here and I am happy about it!
I am wearing Chergui because someone mentioned it yesterday and as usual I am really enjoying it!.
I am not doing any shopping today, but L’Artisan Un Air de Bretagne is the main reason for me to hide my credit card today. I am itching badly for it even though I have not sampled it yet. It would be a blind buy, but most of my purchases are blind anyway and based on the notes I am sure I would love it! I need to sit on my hands really hard……
Hey scent twin, we smell great! I love peaceful days at work- enjoy the silence.
Hi twin! We smell great for sure! Enjoy the turkey and the walk along the lake. You have a really nice temperature there!
I’m happy for your non-hectic work day. ☺
Hang in there lillyjo! Let’s hope your day goes fast.
Enjoy your day!
Thank you! I hope to enjoy it without making any purchases. So many discounts out there… Not easy but I will survive! 😀
I caved 🙁
Bought mini candles at Pacifica for Christmas presents.
You did good! Imposible to resist a deal like that. Those prices are amazing!
yes, and technically they are not for me…my college kid CM8 will be asking me for candles anyway so I might as well have bought them heavily discounted….
I love those kind of quiet work days. Enjoy it while it lasts!
I will! Monday we will be back to our insane routine 🙁
You and madtowngirl are going to inspire me to wear Chergui today! You both smell wonderful.
Indulge yourself in some Chergui today! The more I wear it the more I like it!
Well, if you end up getting a bottle, I would be happy to take an20mL split 🙂
If I get 3 more people to get 10ml each, I will succumb to the temptation. If anyone if interested in a split of L’Artisan Un Air de Bretagne, please let me know.
I am in for the remaining 30 mls! You can reach me at my user name (cazaubon) at me dawttt commm.
If you decide to offer an additional 10ml, let me know! I’m at my user name at gee male.
Hurray for a quiet day at work!
I enjoyed it! I am leaving in one more hour!!!
I’m wearing Grandiflora Queen of the Night from my sample. I am seriously considering to get a bottle.
😉
I think I will gift it to myself for Christmas
You should!
Oh my goodness, we are all such BAD INFLUENCES on each other-LOL!!!!
I had that idea in my mind for some time, so it’s not like you just influenced me to buy Queen of the Night for Christmas 😉
OK good..enjoy your full bottle when you open it for Christmas 🙂
I bought my bottle. I have no will power.
No willpower twins!!
Do you mean Queen of the Night sweetie?
Did you try it before or is it a blind buy?
Anyway you’ll smell wonderful in it
Queen of the Night, yes. I got a sample from LuckyScent since your review was so compelling. I tried it once and I knew a bottle had to be mine…so my dearest, you get an enabler’s pin. A QOTN sample is also winging its way to Undina and I predict she’s going to like it too 🙂
perfume triplets power
I bought a bottle too! Denyse of Grain de Musc blog brought me a sample this summer.
Back to work today but have the week off next week! Will be going to Sacramento at the end of the week for a memorial service for my hub’s uncle who died in September. I only met him a couple of times but he was a sweet guy and would send us jars of his homemade jalapeno jelly for the holidays.
SOTD Guerlain Idylle edp from a decant. I really like this one eventhough it’s not very Guerlain. Good office scent, pretty, crisp yet warm at the same time. May go for a small bottle when I’ve drained my decant.
My credit card got some exercise early this morning ????: I bought a travel spray of Lampblack from the Bruno Fazzolari Black Friday sale. PSA he’s having a 15% off sale til Sunday…
Idylle is beautiful!
My sympathies about your hub’s uncle
Thanks ltsg!
I am sorry to hear about your husband’s uncle. I hope you have a peaceful and quiet trip.
Enjoy your new Lampblack!
Thank you! I’m looking forward to it. It’s rare that my husband’s family is all together these days.
My condolences about your husband’s uncle passing away. Safe travels.
Thank you jalapeno!
My sympathies on losing the uncle. Safe travels. Sacramento is a nice town.
Thanks! I was only in Sacramento once and it was our 8th grade senior trip to the capital. I hardly remember it, though we’re going to see Ladybird later, which is filmed there. We only have 4 days so doubt we’ll see much.
House twin. You smell great.
Condolences on the passing of your husband’s uncle. Have a safe trip.
Thank you Creosote! As do you ????
My condolences on your uncle.
Lampblack is wonderful!
I got to sleep in this morning because our office always closes for TGiving and the day after, so I’m commando at the moment but plan to participate in Puredistance White, from a manufacturer’s sample that came my way somehow or other. That stuff is heavenly – wait a sec while I drag myself out of bed and go spritz … Oh Yes. Ahhhhhhh. AND Mr. G just brought me coffee. More heaven. 🙂
Enjoy! 😀
Sounds like a wonderful start to a long weekend. 🙂
Yesterday, I tried on every sample I could possibly want a full bottle of. The winners were Cuir Impertinent and Feve Delicious, and surprise runner up Do Son. In the end though, I won’t be getting anything ( although, that new Dame body cream …. Maybe) I finished Christmas shopping for the girl, still have a way to go for the boy. I am working tonight’s Black Friday sale. I have worked every Black Friday for over half my life, but this year I’m a little nervous. The new store I work at has seems to have a lot more confrontational customers then what I’m used to. I’m going to wear Coco, like I do every year. Because Coco makes me feel like a lady, and will keep me poised if someone yells at me, and keep me from yelling back. Lol. Wish me luck!
Oh yeah, you reminded me…I love the Earth Mother body cream and hair oil (which I used on my entire body)..both were high on the temptation list 🙂
good luck today at work!
Lillyjo-
10 percent off of Dame with code EQ9B in case you decide to get that body cream….
Not sure if you will see this, but is the hair oil pretty moisturizing on hair? Mine gets pretty frizzy.
Incredibly moisturizing…I actually over applied the first time I used it and had a bit of a greasy mess on my head…but , to be honest, I use it as an all over body oil…if you look at the ingredients the oils he uses are really good for your skin. You can always just go with a travel size…shipping is free, no matter what you order.
Good luck at work – I hope people pleasantly surprise you!
Stay strong at work and don’t forget to shine you enabler pin 😉
Hope there’s no drama tonight with your Coco forcefield!
Good luck! Hopefully you will not have to face any nasty situation. Coco is a very good companion.
Thanks everyone! In reality, the good in people always outweighs the bad. But the awful people are always the LOUDEST.
That’s very true! Hope Coco smooth’s our the day for u.
Ha! That’s true, and unfortunately, they’re the ones we tend to burn into our brains, lol.
I hope you have a peaceful work day. I was out and about this morning, customers were already testy (SF/Bay area) at 8:30am.
Good luck today at work!
You’ll smell fab in Coco. Good luck!
Totally forgot about the state of non-play my credit card should have been in today! I have too few bottles that mean a lot and too many samples of scents I love. At random I pulled out one I would enjoy as a FB–Rien by ELDO.
Enjoying the violet which is Guerlain Insolence EDT.
It is fun, uncomplicated scent, perfect for my 1st full day of being 50 ( And how did that happen?? )
I think I left out Happy Birthday in my comment yesterday, Happy belated Birthday!
Enjoy your day and the second half of your half century….it only gets better 🙂
You smell fab at 50! Spray with a heavy hand and happy birthday
You smell wonderful…I just picked up a bottle of the EDT myself. I may hunt down the EDP next. Happy Birthday!
Happy belated birthday!
Happy (Belated) Birthday!
50 is fabulous! Wishing you a marvelous year and beyond.
You smell great and I know you will rock 50!
Too late! Been at the Pacifica website already buying candles! The Spanish Amber candle in any incarnation is to die for. Their candles are good quality and modestly priced. If I could have any perfume it would be Unum Lavs, I think I have a wee bit left from my sample…..
Ack!!! pacifica is having a sale on their candles?????
They are! And perfume too!
I caved…bought a whole bunch of those minis as gifts….
I was actually looking the other day since I really wanted the Persian Rose candle-they were $3.60, but out if stock, naturally.
Weird…I just ordered one….
at least I THINK I did -LOL!
LOL! Really?! Maybe they had one with your name on it since you’re a huge fan and give them plenty of positive advertising! They should really send you free stuff ????Anyway,I’ll have to double check now.
Elisa-
the 3.0oz is still in stock for $3.60
https://www.pacificabeauty.com/collections/soy-candles/products/persian-rose-soy-candle?variant=44087979332
The 5.5oz candles are really $9.60…don’t know why they are showing as $3.60 as that is the price for the smaller candles only….
Thanks cm8! The small ones are great. I have the small lilac one and it is very potent and scents the whole room well.
Maybe you got the last one! 😉
Maybe…sorry Elisa 🙁
I looked at that one also. I bet it is beautiful. I have been saving my Tibetan Mountain Temple candle for Christmas week…..
I ordered two of those since my college CM8 took mine with her….
I loooove Pacifica samples
get thee over there! the perfumes are on sale too, including the solids which are around six dollars…..
I meant candles not samples ha!
I know 🙂
really do check out the prices..they are almost half off!!!!
Enabler Pin bestowed. I decided to get some gifts there. And, yes, a couple of candles for us….
I forgot to say – you get an enabler pin, stinker kit!
Enabler gold star for you! I just bought six candles (three are gifts) and some French Lilac perfume.
I am thanking heaven (and Bill Gates) for the internet… and Cyber Monday! But I broke down and bought Rose Delight body oil (as a gift!) and a CpuA sample for me — so much for hiding my credit card.
Turkey carcass in the pot making stock now. Husband on phone with local meat cutter about the deer Gaze shot yesterday morning. Whole family going to see Murder on the Orient Express this afternoon.
Parfum Sacre on the wrists, gratitude in the heart.
Sounds like a great day, enjoy!
I hope the movie’s enjoyable! I’m re-reading the book now in anticipation of going to see it soon.
I’m kind of participating, because I’m wearing Wood Sage and Sea Salt from an already purchased bottle, and have no plans to shop today. Does that count? I meant to bring a sample of Marfa by Memo for today but forgot to pack it.
I’ve been too busy to check in lately – getting ready to travel for the holiday, a drive that normally takes 8 hours taking 12 hours, and then the weirdness of family dynamics have kept me occupied. However, I just read all of the posts from yesterday, and I want to add my voice to everyone who is thankful for the wonderful people who post here, as well as to send comforting thoughts and virtual hugs to everyone who is having a difficult time this holiday season. Needless to say, you all smell gorgeous.
12 hours! Yikes! Wishing you safe traveling.
Have a safe travel Sistine. You smell good!
Have a safe drive!
This is why I visited my family last weekend instead… could not face that drive. Bon courage!
Credit card must stay hidden…too many unexpected expenses have cropped up. But I am in a spritz of Coromandel, from a decant, which I will continue to use sparingly. (I’m trying to ignore all the comments about the various deals today….I did take advantage of something on Deciem’s site last night…they’re so overwhelmed it won’t arrive till mid January, which is fine.)
Lovely food and friends yesterday. A nice respite for my husband and me. Unfortunately, our sweet girl Ghostie made it clear on Wednesday night that she was ready to go. My husband’s wasn’t home, so I called the theater where he was and had them pull him out. He came home, and we made the inevitable decision. It was peaceful, and they were all very kind at the hospital. We miss her terribly but I’m so very thankful we had her as long as we did. She was truly a miracle…tamed from ferocious feral into a loving, trusting cuddler. The other three are gathering a bit closer together.
RIP Ghostie and wishing you much comfort. You gave her a good life with lots of love. Hugs to you xo
So sorry about Ghostie, She’s got you and your hubbie to thank for a good life and now she’s crossed the rainbow bridge.
So sorry for your loss…what a beautiful life you gave her!
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Ghostie. Take comfort in the fact that you eased her suffering and gave her a wonderful life.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss.
I’m so sorry. You gave her a wonderful life.
I am so sorry about Ghostie. This is the season to be thankful for whatever we have and had. I am sure you treasure, cherish and are thankful for all the time she was in your life. Sending you warm thoughts.
So sorry! She couldn’t have had a more wonderful life! In passing, she had a painless and dignified exit. I wish that could be said for all beings, four legs or two.
I wish for that also, Deva.
Thinking of you. Losing a baby is always hard.
I’m very sorry for your loss.
So sorry
I’m so sorry about Ghostie.
I’m also very sad and sorry about your Ghostie, but glad you could be there with her at the end.
Adding my condolences, LizzieB, I’m so sorry.
I’m so sorry. I know the feeling of facing the inevitable and having to do the kind thing while breaking up inside. What a wonderful life you gave her, though, and what a gentle end. I’m thinking of you.
I’m sorry to hear about Ghostie, it is hard to say goodbye to loved pet.
Thanks everyone, for your kindness. I’m not posting anything elsewhere but knew you’d all understand, since this is a fur baby community. As you say, she had a great life and I can’t help but smile at all the memories.
Now I just have to hold my husband at bay. I know he’ll be itching to add a kitten or some other rescue….
So sorry to hear about your Ghostie! 🙁 I agree with you that it is way too soon to think about adding a kitten to your household. Take some time.
Really sorry to hear about you’re loss.. hope u find comfort in perfume, and this lovely community.
So sorry for the loss of your Ghostie.
So sorry about Ghostie. ????
Sharing your sadness over your Ghostie girl…
I’m sorry for your loss, LizzieB.
The DECIEM email yesterday cracked me up. I took advantage too.
Very sad to hear about Ghostie. Thank you for sharing her with us. It is a comfort to me to be reminded that life and love continue when our dear ones live on in our hearts and memories.
Gentle journey vibes for Ghostie at the Rainbow Bridge and big hugs for you.
I’m so sorry to hear about Ghostie, LizzieB. Hope your memories of her last & last.. and bring you both comfort.
I’m wearing Ciel d’Opale, by Ann Gerard. I received a trio of Gerard scents (the small coffret) a few years ago from a generous perfumista pal, and I fell in love with this one. It’s one of the few ultra-floral perfumes I love wearing, and I am always tempted to buy a full bottle so that I can spray it with abandon, rather than delicately dabbing it onto my wrists.
I suppose I should not tell you it’s on markdown at Indigo Perfumery?
Ooooh…possible enabler pin here….
Well, shoot. It is in my cart, now. If it is still on markdown tomorrow, I’m probably going to get it. I have promised myself I will not engage in Black Friday purchase frenzy. I said nothing about Saturday.
Excellent logic????
But someobe else may swoop in…just pretend you’re buying it while on vacation in Australia where it’s already Saturday.
Hajusuuri, your brain is so flexible it can do back bends while turning a cartwheel! I’m continually amazed, impressed, and astounded by your dedication to fragrance math????
Haha. So true.
Awesome logic! There is always a way around.
SOTD = Chanel No. 19 EDP
I am wearing it as a spine strengthener as I fight my way through the crowds at the mall :-). I am walking there so no issues with parking which will put me in a better mood for the expected lines.
In-store, it is all about buying gifts for others. Online is another story and I already failed the Community Project…
You are one brave person! I am shopping in my chair!
and hopefully I won’t cave anymore and my Pacifica is my one and only purchase….couldn’t resist the price of those candles!!
Good luck with the crowds and the shopping!
You smell so good. That’s on my FB Christmas list thanks to you!
You are smart to walk. Parking is a nightmare! Have fun. You smell great!
Brave woman. Always knew that.
I know that you will totally find at least one amazing bargain today.
I got back from the mall. There was plenty of parking but the walk was good. I hit the gift from me to me first (Brighton bracelet), then got my friend a Giants insulated tumbler, saw a $1 cart (got stretchy bracelets and 3 packs of AA batteries to be included with lantern gifts) and then finally got to Bath and Body Works. What a zoo! But with the buy 3, get 3 and a $10 off $30 coupon, I got 6 shower gels and 6 hand creams which took care of a good chunk of my stocking stuffer items! Macy’s was crazy chaotic and thank goodness I did not plan to shop there.
You’ve created a mad lemming-monster in me for those Brighton bracelets. Sigh…
Hooray for deals and knocking gifts off the list! There’s an Alex+Ani bracelet I’ve had my eye on forever, but it’s always full-price or sold out when there’s a discount. Gah. …Aaaand now I’m going to go look at Brighton bracelets…
My husband took me to the mall today on our Vespa scooter. No problem parking but it was a mob scene. Got some good deals and used my Nordstrom’s 10 point shopping day. I also got some good deals online at Twisted Lily and Osswald. Whee!
That’s my logic as well. Instore for others, online for me. Tomorrow I’m braving the crowds. Had no desire whatsoever to deal today.
Hope it was a huge success!
Too late, I caved.
Enabler pin to Kevin for his recent, lovely review of Eau Lente.
Oh yes, um btw, a roller of black horse, too.
Ah! I forgot about Eau Lente until you just reminded me! Wow, you made two really great purchases which I am sure you will enjoy.
It’s been in my Saks cart since his review….my finger got itchy and I pulled the trigger!
Eau Lente is a great spicy. Enjoy!
I am scentless, will put something ‘sporty’ on as I am taking my son to Laser Quest :). The 20% twisted lily coupon is scaring my credit card 🙂
The only thing I’m buying today is a couple loads of laundry at the laundromat! No scent yet, but after laundry and shower, I have a yen for Taklamaken. For those battling the Black Friday hordes, hoping you get some great deals and miss the elbow-to-the-kidney injuries????
Ack! I just picked up travel size of Bee’s Bliss at the post office! And a sample of Yin&Ylang????
Do chime in when you try Bee’s Bliss!
I got mine today, too. I originally thought one oft he packages I sent out came back to me but was happy to note it was a package from Laurie.
Nice!
Hello, laundry twin!
Hey Twin, we do the holidays up right! ????
If I wouldn’t have been hindered by a bad cold that makes me unable to smell anything, I would have worn Songe d’un bois d’été as I love it and my sample is nearly drained. However I want to save what little I have for an occasion when I will be able to appreciate it.
As I hate not to wear anything at all, my choice for today is Dzing!
You smell fantastic, even if you can’t smell it yourself! Get well soon!
Hope you feel better soon! I have and love Songe d’un Bois as well.
I’m scentless today but thinking Chergui (thanks to PL67 and mtg) or Cuir Ottoman, both of which make me want to hide my credit card.
So I got great news about Lucy today. We took her to the vet and he knocked her out and unwrapped her leg. The sutures are holding (he was worried they wouldn’t because the skin was so thin) and the infection seems to be getting much better. No necrosis. He rewrapped it and said to keep doing what we’re doing-keep her in her little hospital cage and antibiotics and pain meds. We will recheck Wednesday. Overall very good report though! So so thankful! I love her so much!
Yay for good news!
and the Chergui is just about free…I think fragrancenet sells it for a song…last I looked it was under sixty dollars.
and Smokey Toes took it one step further by providing the exact link twice in this thread…I was right, it IS under $60 so according to “hajusuuri Math” it is FREE 😉
I mean in this Post not this thread !
Yay Lucy!
I am so glad to hear about Lucy’s news. Let’s keep hoping and praying for a speedy recovery!
Yes!! Great news indeed.
Yay!! So happy for you and Lucy!
That’s great! What kind of parrot is she?
An Eclectus. She’s only three and is my baby!
That’s great news!
Excellent news!!
I’m so glad to hear about Lucy.
Fantastic news about Lucy!
Hooray! This is good news!
That is such great news!
So happy for the good news about Lucy!
Yay for Lucy!
Great news! Hoping she continues to improve!
Good news, indeed—glad to hear it!
Yay! What good news!
So very happy for Lucy and family! You’re a wonderful bird mom.
Yay! Continued healing vibes for your sweetie pie.
I’m so happy to hear that news! Wish the best to Lucy.
Wearing Byredo Accord Oud, which is currently the only perfume that’s making my credit card hand itch. I was all set to resist, but 20% off at TwistedLily is making it hard . . .
Having a relaxing day (as much as one can with a 4yo) courtesy of my amazing husband, who cleaned up the whole kitchen last night.
Psssst…same comnent to jackmannish eccept you need to find another item(s) to get up to $200. Neiman Marcus $50 off $200 and combine with eBates 14% cash back. Ends today.
Psssssst…hajusuuri, somehow I ended up with a free year of shoprunner for 2 day delivery along with eBates and 50 clams off.
My work is done 🙂
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I’m wearing Samsara today from a mini I got from who knows where, but it smells good. No chance I’ll buy a full bottle, the vintage is outrageously expensive and the modern doesn’t smell the same. I really have nothing on a FB list–there are some samples I’d like, but nothing is urgent/
I’m in exactly the same position. Unless something falls into m6 embracing arms, as 1270 did earlier this week, all my big purchases can easily wait until i’m bavk At Fumerie nex5 June. I’m not even impatient about it, just serenely waiting to buy LOTS next time.
Hey, I was interested in your comment about a Roberto Cavalli perfume that smells very similar to Organza Indecence. OI has been in my crosshairs for a while, because it sounds just my gourman affair, all sweet and puddeny, but if I’m right, the RC is the one in the very pretty bottle that I admired at your place. If so, I must get the RC instead, because I remember that you said it can be found at very reasonable prices at a particular chain of stores whose name I will have to get from you again. If I buy the RC, it will leave more $$$ to dispose of on Aedes de Venustas and other glories…and now I’ve worked myself into a very slight impatience.
Yes, the Cavalli is in that tall, skinny, breathe-on-me-and-I-fall-over bottle. It’s usually very cheap at Fragrancenet.com but they are OOS at the moment. Beauty Encounter has it for $50.
And my apologies for the mad typos. The new keyboard that came with the last iOS update produces some weird variations on standard English. Add my usual careless impatience and the results are C- I must proof read more. What a hypocrite I am. I’m always writing that on my students’ work, and here I am, a terrible offender in my own life!
If you don’t mind my 2 cents worth Waterdragon, I have both OI and Oro and whilst I agree that there are similarities, that is all there is imho. OI is indeed sweet and rich and spicey and puddeny and utterly delicious! Oro is nice. It’s in the same genre I guess but it is much lighter and far less indulgent and to me, sometimes has an air of chemical accompanying it. So I would hate to see you substitute believing that they are interchangeable, or get Oro and then believe that OI is the same if you are at all disappointed. Oro is far more mainstream. Oh I wish I could just pop a bit of each in the mail to you so you could see what I mean!
(but I have been thinking.. my lovely neighbour is from NZ and goes home regularly for visits so the next time she goes I will aee if she’d be willing to mule some samples etc to NZ to deliver to you and then maybe you could pass any you choose on to Kanuka and Gaynor?) I have much to share but limited ability to do so!!
You are amazingly kind. Let’s see if we can work out done kind of reciprocity.
I’ve got a tester bottle of Oro in my give away box; yours if you want it, waterdragon. Send me a holla if so – lisadarty in the land of hot mail.
As I was yesterday today I am wearing Amouage Library Opus VIII, which I love love love. But at over $300 for a (large) FB I am not going to extend my credit card. (Insert sad emoji here.) I don’t do Black Friday usually but two of my favorite local smaller stores are having 20% off sales and the artisan jewelry they have is calling out to me…
Opus VIII looks good. A discount on artisan jewelry, from local small businesses?! Sound like something I wouldn’t be able to pass up. ????
I’m really really sorry but I have to mention that Notino has it for $135 and you can get additional 25% off with the coupon BLACK25USA
I am in Tom Ford Sahara Noir, which I would be tempted to buy if it were at a discounters, but (fortunately?) it is not.
Not like I’m known to enable, but Fragrancenet has Chergui for $84.99 but it’s $59.49 with 30% off coupon code.
I don’t know if it’s the old style/label but here’s the link… 😉
https://www.fragrancenet.com/fragrances/serge-lutens/serge-lutens-chergui/eau-de-parfum#192042
I’m wearing Assam of India for the second time, from a sample. Definitely decant worthy. The only full bottle I really want right now is Dame New Musk Man. Since I still have both samples and a travel size I will hold off.
I love Assam…have the FB which is worth it just for the adorable elephants…if you change your mind on the Dame the 10% off code does not expire until 12/31
Not to enable anyone, but Parfum1 has Assam for $85 and a 25% code (hellofallpe) reduces that to $63.75.
Today’s SOTD is vintage Magie Noire extrait. I’ve already been out and about doing errands before things get too crazy. Thankfully, the incense in MN kept my calm and grounded.
Finished the last of my holiday shopping (we don’t do much, really) today and all I have to do is box and send and finish the holiday cards and we’re set.
Wow! Finished with holiday shopping?? That’s pretty darn impressive.
Wow! Finished with holiday shopping?? That’s pretty darn impressive.
I’m traveling today without access to my stash, but if I could participate, I’d be wearing PdE Azemour.
Good morning, all. Housework today, with a trip out this afternoon to test drive a new car. I’m stupidly excited about the car, because we haven’t bought a new one for, my goodness, at least 15 years, and even then, it was second-hand. It’s still reliable, but is now very shabby, though that’s not the problem. My difficulty with it is that I’m finding it rather uncomfortable on the quite long trips we do, typically 6 hours door-to-door, over some fairly hairy roads. We enjoyed the comfort of a new car so much when we were on holiday in June that we’ve decided to bring the purchase forward instead of waiting for my (now eventual) retirement. So, all things being equal with the test drive, we will own a new Hyundai Kona (a 2017 release baby SUV) before our Christmas trip to Whanganui. Yay for a comfortable journey and no stiff back at the far end!
So, to perfume. I’m plunging into my tasks in Bottega Veneta Velour, because it’s delightful, and also, the soft leather is making me think of that new car smell (I did say I was stupidly excited).
Titus and I have been playing with a Peggy Sue, a bright pink clothes peg captured from the clothes horse in face of great danger, and his favourite toy. I throw, he retrieves…repeat…it never get boring. For him, that is to say, though. However,
though this game has severe limitations from my point of view, it does give me the occasional totally enchanting view. If Peggy Sue skitters under the bottom shelf of the bookcase, he plunges right in to fetch it out, leaving only his stripey hind quarters in sight, tail in the air, caramel-and-dark-chocolate bits and pieces exposed, knees together, toes splayed for grip on the tiles. I don’t know why the sight appeals to me so much, but it does.
Right. Off to scrub the kitchen floor. Excellent. Be well, all.
I tried the new Velours and quite liked it, but when I decided it was time to wash it off and try something else, it would NOT come off! I’ve never met anything so tenacious, so you certainly get your money’s worth 🙂
The new car sounds very exciting!
Yes, it’s a sticker, all right. I was side-tracked by tidying the hall cupboard and the linen cupboard and now the linen cupboard wafts a distinct BV note when I open it. Those kittens! Everything that can be clambered up, perched on, and knocked over is a game. Piles of pillowcases are especially fine, because they have an inherent wobbliness that tests a kitten’s skill to the max. Sometimes the pillow cases win. Great game!
Watedragon,
I am at the Hyundai dealership right now having an oil change. I paid this shiny red baby off last week a year early! Enjoy your test drive and purchase and new car smell….
And I scrubbed the kitchen floor before I left the house.
We’re getting red, I think! Or maybe a sort of sea blue/green colour. I’m not too worried, though I have a sneaking preference for the red, ‘cos, you know, exciting and not middle-aged.
My very first car was red. So, when I bought this one for my 60th birthday, I thought it was time for red again.
Go for it!
Congratulations on your impending new car purchase!
New car purchases are very exciting. I’d be giddy. I’m imagining Titus, and I can see the appeal. Enjoy.
Getting a new car is always exciting, even if it isn’t an ‘exciting’ car model! I think it’s wise to get a new one (and start paying it off) when you can, if you’re at all due. My parents just recently did that; now they won’t have to worry about it again for another 10+ years.
My “hide the credit card” scent is Cuir Beluga, a favorite bedtime scent. I have a 5ml decant coming and I’m hoping to make it thru the holiday season with that. SOTD is White Linen, child of N°22 and Iris Poudre. I love it on clear, sunny Winter days.
My favorite Guerlain! It was my SOTD yesterday.
White Linen works all year, imho. You smell great!
I’m wearing a tiny drop from my sample of Chyprissime, from Thierry Mugler’s line. It’s on my definite buy list, but it’s not obtainable here, so my credit card is safe from this particular purchase for at least the next couple of years 🙂
Shall I see f I can find it for you in the States next year? Happy to look—might find desirables for myself in the process.
Wearing TF Cafe Rose today, which is making me very itchy to buy a FB, but is also $250 for the 50 mL, so that ain’t happening!
I failed at Buy Nothing Day as well; my hair dryer died yesterday morning so I had to make a Target run…
To those who are working today, especially those of you in retail, I hope you have as easy of a day as possible, and a good holiday season!
Psssst – Neiman Marcus $50 off $200 and combine it with eBates 14% cash back…
H, you are insidious. 😉
Happy “Black Friday” Everyone! I hope that everyone who celebrates Thanksgiving had a great one. Because I am in need of restocking my whole perfume collection, this week’s challenge was too difficult to choose one particular scent.
My SOTD is Insolence by Givenchy. The only reason this scent was selected was because I haven’t worn it in months.
Edit: Insolence is by Guerlain and not Givenchy
Hello, NST! Yesterday went very well at my friend’s place. Plenty of delicious food, and convivial conversation. I also tried mince pie for what I am pretty sure is the first time ever. I was fighting off the inevitable food coma after dinner, though.
SOTD = MFK Baccarat Rouge 540, from the sample stash. I am with KellyC on this one… Hide my credit card! However, the bottle price is flat-out of my price range unless it gets to the discounters. I will enjoy the sample I have.
So far, no buying for me on Black Friday!
Oooh, BR540 is evil that way: desirable yet out-of-reach. You smell fabulous!
Thanks for the perfume compliment!
I’m in the Chergui posse today, so cosy and comforting In cold, cold weather.Luckily I have a bottle of this. Unfortunately I’ve drained my sample of Tauer Incense Rose, which I’m hoping to recieved from hubby for Christmas.. here’s hoping!
I hope your hubby got the hint and did the right thing! 🙂
Wearing my hide-the-credit card, CdG’s Stephen Jones, the violets in a black cream puff scent. Some outfit called Posh Peasant sells it in decant. Anyone ever buy from that outfit?
Gosh I love this scent!
Yes, I have purchased quite a few samples from The Posh Peasant with no problems. I will add the caveat that their service may depend on if your local post office is good at delivering to your address or not.
Thanks. Just went back to order my decant. Notice says the site is going out of business so everything is 25% off. So credit card used, but not for an FB. Perfect solution.
I will chime in that I second that…placed an order two summers ago close to 100 dollars..mailman delivered to wrong address, recipients refused to return it, Posh Peasant refused to send out a new set of decants or refund my money and so I was out of luck. Cross your fingers that you receive it….and that going out of business sale has been going on since the summer of 2016 🙂
How can the recipient refuse to return it?! That’s a federal offense, no?
They ignored the mailman’s repeated attempts to retrieve it….anyone can claim that it was “not received” when there are no signature requirements. And just as an aside, the woman who lives where it was delivered to is in law enforcement.
I’ve purchased decants from them as well with absolutely no problem. Sorry to hear they are going out of business.
Mohur! My absolute favorite fragrance and one day I need a full bottle. I’ll hint heavily to my husband for our next anniversary gift.
Does hinting work with your hubby? Mine is disappointingly obtuse … or at least pretends to be. 🙂
I give mine a printed list with shop names of where to buy it. Works every time. 🙂
All the news/talk about sales and discounts on perfume is leaving me positively teary-eyed…
But my credit card is not, NOT coming out.
I did however make a cash purchase of a shiny new wet/dry shop vacuum this morning. (Just what every girl wants, right?)
I am standing/sitting with you on credit cards staying put!
The Force is with us!!
Hey, when my basement flooded last year I wished i had a wet/dry vac. I have one now???? it’s a solid purchase, for sure.
Not sexy, but when you need it — you need it!
Hope all your customers this evening are extra-patient and polite!
FearsMice, I was at Target last week getting a new vacuum cleaner.
WHY WHY WHY ????
I know, right?
Here, I’ll pass you the box of Kleenex —
A little vintage Shalimar from a generous NST swap. I admit to caving, though- I ordered a small bottle of Bee’s Bliss. I consider it my contribution to small business Saturday, just a day early.
Robin, I hope this is ok with you. If not, please delete it.
If anyone if interested in a split of L’Artisan Un Air de Bretagne, please let me know. The 100ml bottle is $145.00 dollars with free shipping. Arielle Shoshana has a Black Friday discount for $10 dollars, so total will be 135.00. I will be splitting 50ml. Hajusuuri is interested in 20ml, so 30ml will be available. I will make 3-10ml decants.
Final Cost with shipping and glass atomizer will be: $17.50 🙂
My email: monica67@aol.com
CONUS only.
I replied to you above, I will take the other 30 mls. Thanks!
I already emailed you. Thanks!
The 50ml are taken. The split is closed. Thank you.
Ahhhh spacing on the name of perfume. I keep wanting to call is Elle or something like that. A modern white floral I think w a spot cigarette. Disco 80s was in the description. What is the perfume???
Ella by Arquiste.
Sigh
It was a fail for me as we went shopping today; I’m blaming the cloudy weather.
I walked into a Ross this morning and found a huge bottle of Oscar d’esprit EDP for $20.00. I’m pretty sure I owe someone an enabler pin as they mentioned to try the d’esprit version.
I think Mals is a fan of the d’esprit so it might have been her. and , wow, you did good!
Don’t have any samples with me that I could wear for today’s project. SOTD is Mitsouko.
Happy Black Friday! Are people perfume buying today? I’m looking forward to reading the comments to see. Me, I’m holding out hope for a not-to-be-passed-up Cyber Monday deal or two.
I have bought a few things, but am also hoping for some good cyber monday deals.
Fingers crossed for all of us patient bargain-hunters!
Love this community project! I’m also in a Parfms Delrae – Amoureuse. I’d love to find a partially used bottle (because I’ll never go through a whole bottle of ANYTHING ever again), but no luck yet. You’re right, Robin, a travel size would be ideal!
Late.. but still kicking after a long day. Took advantage of one of the decant site sales and bought prada’s Iris absolute. Love this for the extra dose of vanilla.
Have a few new bottles from this fall so easing up a bit. As long as I get my annual restocking of Rose Jam at Christmas I’m quite content.
Yep, the Rose-Jam Restock is a must!
I sprayed the Rose Jam body mist at the Lush store last week. It’s still on my coat! I think I prefer it note as a shower gel.
Hope to try this!
I was at the 63rd and Lex LUSH store earlier this week. As compared with Herald Square, it was much calmer and cleaner and did not look like the LUSH fairy threw up all over it.
That’s a good one! I like it too.
They recently closed the one on the UWS, but I also found one at Columbus Circle in the underground shops which is pretty descent. Sales staff is aggressive, however.