It's Monday. Prince Harry is getting married. What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm in Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers Music, by perfumer Honorine Blanc, sort of (my solid perfume is rather old, and not as fragrant as it once was.)
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.
Monday Monday
Drinking chai made fresh by my father in law, all alone, and listening to the sultry sexy voice of Diana Krall
Congrats to Prince Harry, I hope everyone in the UK gets the day off the day of their wedding
Putting a my gift card that I got in the beginning of the year to the Guerlain spa to use this week and they have a discount for cyber Monday. Let me know if there is anything I must sniff while I am there.
Your morning sounds lovely – chai, Diana Krall and quiet. Perfection. Enjoy!
Thank you! I am enjoying it! 30 more min of peace 🙂
And I forgot my SOTD is Cristalle EdT
Based on your experience with Cristalle, I need to try now that it is colder. I hope it works for me. I always wear it in summer time.
try and let me know
I envy you that Chai – enjoy the alone time
I envy you your father in law????
How old is your bottle? Have you (or anyone who’s reading this) tried Cristalle recently? My sample is of about 7 y.o., and I was wondering how much this perfume has been reformulated in the recent years. I’ll get to the counter to try it myself eventually but was wondering if anyone knows now.
That is a good question!
I only like the EdT of Cristalle and my decant is from a generous NSTer
I tried the EdT last winter at a department store and I still loved it.
Maybe someone else can chime in with their opinion
To my nose, there is less oakmoss than the original. It’s a little flat and doesn’t have nearly the staying power.
A very close dupe to the original EDT would be Patou’s Eau de Patou. It’s very much in the same vein.
Happy Cyber Monday everyone! Another day to hide the credit cards? I am not planning to use them, no matter how good the offers are.
Smelling good in Chanel Coromandel EdT. I had not worn it in a long time and I had almost forgotten how beautiful it is. It is giving me the strengh to stay awake because I am really sleepy and I have to face a busy day. Coffee also to the rescue…
I am hiding my credit card for sure! Coromandel is gorgeous
Thank you. I am really enjoying it!
You smell so very nice
Thank you!
Scent twins!
Hello twin! We smell great! 🙂
🙂
Thank you for the idea – I’ll wear it today as well!
Enjoy it!
Triplets!
Yes, this is another good day to hide the credit cards! And maybe forget your PayPal password, too.
I forgot everything and I am proud that I survived. It was not easy…
SOTD DSH Caravan Spice, working my way through the Holiday Sample pack v.2, i’m a little stuffy, but it is very pretty.
Congrats to Harry and Meghan! Nice to hear some happy news. I have heard 2017 described as the year love died, with so many notable breakups.
Wow, I must have been focusing on other areas of the news — can’t think of a single notable breakup! Then again, I don’t really much care, and no offense to Harry but I also don’t really much care if he gets married or not 🙂
(Wow, what a snot I am, sorry!)
Oh, Harry will get over it 😉
I suspect he will!
Ha! You have company right here in your snothood????
Glad to have you, LOL…
OK, so usually not my area of expertise, but I did fall down the celebrity break-up rabbit hole over the weekend. I was watching the new Beauty and the Beast with my kids – and Lumiere was such a charming character I wanted to know who he was – Ewan McGreggor, 46 – my search seemed to coincide with news of the breakup of his 22 year marriage, and new romance with his 32 year old tv co-star. sad 🙁
I only care in the fact that I am disappointed I was unable to snag either William or Harry, thus thwarting my chances of being a princess. 😉
I used to think marrying Edward of Monaco was always the best…because one would always remain a Princess rather than becoming Queen.
I wanted to marry Paul or Ringo.
Seems like we were all thwarted in our plans.
I can think of some breakups but feel similarly about the newest engagement.
I like his fiancée from Suits! That’s the extent to which I care 🙂
I’m wearing Eau de Neroli Dore for the first time. I purchased this in a decant, but it might need to be on my full bottle list.
with all the cyber monday deals today could be the day to purchase a FB
I finished my decant of Eau de Neroli Dore during the summer. I am impatiently waiting until next spring to indulge in a full bottle. It is really good!
YUM.
So pretty!
Wearing Lubin’ s Korrigan from a decant gifted to me by a friend.
Enjoying scent today as I have a biopsy first thing in the AM , so I will be scent free until that has been completed.
If I can’t get liquid courage through alcohol, I will get it through perfume. Alcohol and counting rarely mix, so I’ll just pack something yummy to spray on after.
Hope the biopsy goes well Hannahmom! And hope you’ll get a stiff drink after it’s all done!
Wishing you the best Hannahmom!
Best wishes for the biopsy and a good outcome!
wishing you the best results!!
wishing you the best luck and results!
Sending you a “virtual” cuppa chai
Ouch…hope it doesn’t leave you too sore. Best of luck.
Best wishes to you with your procedure! You smell great today.
I’ve had several biopsies. I’ll be thinking of you!!
Hope it goes smoothly for u tomorrow hannahmom.
Best wishes for easy day tomorrow and excellent outcome.
Hope the biopsy went well!
Good luck with both the biopsy and the results.
Good morning! Tocca Margaux and a hazelnut latte here.
Margaux is the best Tocca imo. It’s great for fall.
It’s definitely my favorite! It’s perfect for focusing, somehow.
Mmm, hazelnut lattes are the best
🙂
I love Colette as everyone knows, but someone suggested I try Margaux as well and I did love it. I wish I had a travel size.
I would own a lot more Toccas if they were all available in the travel sprays, for sure!
Mon Guerlain today, quite nice!
Nordstrom is doing a GWP, you get a mini Mon Guerlain candle 🙂
I got that candle and body lotion as a GWP a few months ago. I had to quarantine them because it was Mon Guerlain all day everyday and getting on everything (kind of like getting Angel molecules sticking to you from the sillage). I gave it away as a freebie.
Ha…I know how that works with Angel!
Good for Prince Harry! I wonder what perfume Ms. Markle will wear on the day? I’m thinking Amouage Gold.
OK, you made me google:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3890850/There-s-like-hair-flip-news-Meghan-Markle-s-romance-Prince-Harry-comes-light-uncover-Suits-star-s-beauty-tips-reveal-s-make-bag.html
Oh, cool! Thanks, Robin!
Oh good question! Let us know if you find out. Princess Diana wore Quelque fleur, if i’m remember correctly? I know I heard about what Kate Middleton wore, but I can’t remember.
I think it was Illuminum Gardenia.
that is ringing a bell!
She says her favourites are Oribe Côte d’Azur, JM Wood, Sage and Sea Salt and JM Bluebell. But I hope she picks something more exciting for her wedding.
Agreed!
She needs to stop by the Scent Bar sometime in LA.
I’ll take her!
I’m pretty sure she won’t be wearing Putain des Palaces, F$&@ Fabulous, Queen or Arso…though I’d love it if she did.
“Snort!”!
Ha! That would be great????
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😀 😀 😀
Oh man, I’m kinda stumped for Friday. I might have a couple of Daphne Bugey things in my samples somewhere (Le Labo Lys 41, if there’s any left, and maybe a tiny scrab of Kenzo Amour, if there’s any left of *that*), but otherwise, PFFFT. Nothin’.
I am currently attempting to crochet myself fingerless gloves of some really gorgeous sock wool. (Etsy shop Black Sheep Dyeworks, Deep Sea Tonal merino. Not affiliated, just an impressed customer.)
Testing Piguet Knightsbridge today. My wallet is hoping that it fizzles out or goes all personal-nemesis Youth Dew, because so far it’s really lovely. hannahmom, I should blame you, right?
As a (mostly knitting) yarn junkie, I can’t wait to check out that shop! I have a lot of yarn as is but what is a bit more? 🙂
Same here for Friday. I only have one Bugey perfume, and only one Le Labo sample.
I don’t knit, but I thought maybe you would like to know of this special on alpaca yarn: https://crystallakealpacaboutique.com/collections/featured-products/products/yarn?variant=47880452812
I have visited this little farm up in northern Michigan and seen their lovely animals with cute babies and shopped in their delightful boutique where I bought a gorgeous sweater. They have 15% off today! (No affiliation)
Ooh, think Mals needs that Furry Lamb from the stuffed animal section. Too cute.
Oh my gosh! Y’all are enabling my new knitting hobby with all these yarn suggestions!!
I’m testing Masque Tango. A yummy rich floriental, reminds me of Sacrebleu.
I read that as Mango Tango, and now I have Ted Nugents Wango Tango in my head. Lol
Hahaha
Lillyjo, you weren’t the only one who initially saw that as “Mango Tango”.
You smell great! I’ve just bought a bottle of it (I’m not to blame: I hid my card well but the site accepted PayPal 😉 ).
😀
ha!
Good morning Y’all…
Light and airy in Clean Reserve Amber Saffron. All I get from it is raspberries and amber….maybe a hint of saffron. It’s pretty good!
End of the month reports after a long holiday weekend? UGH….Time to power thru! Maybe a little Cyber Monday shopping at lunch! 🙂
Lots of coffee, but need more.
SOTD Aedes Signature.
I met and hosted too many people last week, work has been piling up, and my husband is away on a week-long business trip so I am taking care of our 14 weeks old puppy solo. Please send help 🙂
I’d love to come over and puppy-sit!
I’d love you to come over and puppy-sit! 😉
Good vibes for you, wish I could help with puppy!
Thank you!
T-Rex will be happy to visit and teach some bad habits ????
Sending you more coffee and lots of energy! You will survive! 🙂
I have zero scents for this week’s project.
Today I am enjoying spices and resins of Diptyque Eau Lente.
Pretty sure you are not alone in having nothing for Friday, no worries!
My bottle of Lente just arrived this afternoon.
Un Jardin Apres la Mousson today. I won it on eBay for a song a few weeks ago. This is one of the few Hermes that I don’t see at counters anymore and it makes me sad. I love the gingery bite!
Had to slip on my handknit socks last night, but the days still aren’t very cold. Off to class in a minute.
Nice choice.
Ugh… I’m already having a bad day, I’m about to see someone about an important issue. Then off to work. I’m wearing Gucci Rush. I almost went with No. 19, but I’m not in the mood for refined strength today. Sorry for being negative, hope it’s a good day for all!
Bon courage! You smell great.
Sometimes you just need to go bad a#$! Hope your day improves!
Good luck lillyjo! Sending you positive vibes. You smell wonderful!
Hope your day gets better!
I hope that your day improved as it went on.
Feeling embraced by Santal Carmin today. At least the cold feels less cold when I wear it.
You smell sooo good!
I love when your fragrance helps you enjoy the cold!
You smell great! I like this scent on my vSO – so I got him a bottle 😉
Testing some samples before my shower. Afterwards, who knows? Will repost later.
ACK! It’s Monday! Happy days, I’m off after a very busy holiday working 4/5 days!
SOTD is Bee’s Bliss. Oh my! I’m still kind of exploring this on day 3 of wear but I am flummoxed (in a good way) and surprised by my reaction. Longevity is astounding on me. More to follow…!
Off for coffee and bagel to complete my wake up, then a nice long walk with play time for T-Rex at “Minto/Dog Island” along the Willamette River (the water is very high!) We continue to work on her overly exuberant greetings and unpleasant reactions when a dog she has joyfully greets snubs her. She doesn’t handle rejection gracefully. Nuff said????
Smell Well!
Bee’s Bliss is getting a lot of buzzzz on NST
Yes, it is! Laurie always seems to create a buzz when anything launches. I’ve been out of the SSS loop and need to explore her more recent releases. And pardon my excruciating sentence structure above! Yikes! The shame!! ????
Poor T Rex. I have a small dog who greets everyone, including other dogs, with lots of high pitched yaps. Needless to say, other doggies don’t like that. ????
Wearing Ostara and reading a good book called Outsiders…it’s a combined biography of five women writers who lived lives beyond the security offered by their reasonably well-off backgrounds . So, they lived true lives I guess rather than false ones…also just re-read The House of Mirth. Anyway…tried the two new Obsessed perfumes at the local shop. They’re okay I guess but not particularly interesting. I was looking for the new Bottega Veneta Velours but it’s not coming down here…in fact perfume is cancelled in general down here.
I had a irritating experience yesterday while out walking on the hill. I was just looking at the view, listening to birds when there was a loud metallic buzzing ( like a mosquito but much much louder) and it was a drone, straight above me. It then followed me for the remainder of my walk…the last ten minutes…buzzing away loudly . It really annoyed me. Ugh…people.
A good reason to get a gun????
I’ve often thought how glad I am that the area around DC is a no drone zone. People have no sense or courtesy.
Sotd: Addict, the original version!
Had a chance to smell Lush’s Gorilla line on Saturday. I enjoyed Rentless but it wasn’t love. Was really excited to finally try Rose Jam and Cardamom Coffee. IMO, RJ was sour and green. CC was bitter and unpleasant. I was really disappointed, tbh. But they do seem true to the esthetics of the Gorilla line. And they are not inexpensive. Oh well, money saved.
Yeah, Lush fragrances don’t like me either ????????♀️
Here, too ????
No luck with Lush for me, either.
I also found CC to be bitter and uncomfortable. With the exception of Death and Decay (rip) and Lust in small doses, there’s always something in their perfumes that doesn’t work for me.
I know what you mean about Lust. I have a 20 yr old bottle of Karma which I absolutely adore. But one spritz is all the fam can handle! If I’m home alone, I’ll walk on the wild side with 3 spritzes!????
Original Addict! Lucky, and Yum!
Thanks for sharing your impressions on the new Lush scents.
Original Addict – so so good. I got a decant from a wonderful perfumista. Nom nom.
I love Lust, in small doses and Breath of God(BBQ mango, anyone?) and Kerbside Violet, which is a dead ringer for violet candies. Now that I have made this list, I totally get the consternation. They are big, odd perfumes.
I am holding out hope for CC since I love so many other Lush perfumes! Thanks for the report though, it will keep me from buying it unsniffed, which I’ve already been tempted to do several times.
Meghan Markle really is incredibly beautiful. I hope they will be happy, both of them seems like very decent people.
I’m in Hermes Twilly today, it’s growing on me.
Full bottle worthy?
Hello, everyone. Yesterday was good fun; today will be less so. I have received a totally annoying, patronising and vaguely insulting email from a colleague who is old enough to know better. He will be astounded that I have the nerve to fight back, but I’m going to speak to him about it. I don’t expect the encounter to be pretty, so I’m wearing a black shift frock scattered with BRIGHT parrots doing mad upside down things, and La Pausa. The dress provides a certain insouciance: La Pausa gives some much-needed prettiness. People! Honestly! Cats are easier, except for Eric, who is refusing, absolutely REFUSING, to eat rabbit. In fact, at the moment, if it doesn’t come from beef, he won’t contemplate it as food. I adore that kitten, but he has a stubborn streak that is hard to defeat. I feel a bit silly, trying to reason with a little creature who stands about eight inches to the shoulder and a vocabulary of about six words, if you include “water pistol” in the tally.
No matter about the colleague. This is just a day, and it will pass. Be well, all.
Be calm, be strong. You smell great!
the struggle is real
Every so often, our fully grown cats will have an inexplicable (to us) urge to snub the food they have been happily eating for weeks or months. It’s a puzzlement, for sure.
I’m wearing Chanel 1932 today and currently drinking a hot cup of lemon ginger tea.
House cousins and we both have ginger in our tea. Two peas in a pod (almost)
🙂
I’m off this week so happy to wear some non work-friendly perfumes. Testing out SSS Fireside Intense and Cire Trudon Revolution, both smokey perfumes. The SSS is all campfire and leather to me while the CT is soft in comparison. There’s smoke but also some fresh, green wood element that gives it a bit of freshness. The green wood facet here reminds me a bit of CdG Jaisalmer. I like both of these perfumes a lot.
So nice to be off for one week! Enjoy your free time and non work-friendly perfumes!
Thanks! I most certainly will ????
I think I saw CT scents discounted today at beauty habit or possibly fragrancenet? Might be worth looking into if you’re hankering is significant…????
Thanks for the PSA! Yeah, Beauty Habit is the one that carries them and is having a 15% off sale. But, I only wanted the coffret which is only carried by CT and I bought it already so I’m set for now.
Oh happy week off!
No complaints from me!
Enjoy the week!
Enjoy your week!
Congrats on a week off! w00t!
Can it still be Sunday? Pleeeese… No? Oh, well…
Will be wearing Coromandel (inspired by perfumelover67) and hope that after coffee Monday will seem better.
Have a quick Monday, everyone!
Oh yes, unfortunately is Monday 🙁 Coffee and Coromandel is a great combo! We are drinking and smelling good! 🙂
Urgh what a day….temperatures are dropping and there seems to be no end to the rainsfall. Also, its very busy at work, and I have developed a sore throat and a nasty cough.
These are times I wish I could just cuddle up in bed all day with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate…
My sotd was Eau des Merveilles,
SotE is Arso.
So different but I love them both 🙂
Feel better soon Jiji!
That stinks. Hope ypu feel better!
Hope you feel better, and can get some rest soon.
Maybe some tea with honey would help. I hope you feel better soon.
I think I’ve been having the same cold. Beware it’s a nasty one that lingers. I’ve been coughing like mad for days now.
I hope yours will depart as quickly as may be 😉
Smelling great in EdM!
Yuk on the cold. I hope you shake it off quickly.
I’m wearing L’ADDM with thanks to the NST community for making me aware of that mini! And I don’t think I’ll ever need more as even a touch is very strong on me. It is lovely.
Enjoy your mini! It is lovely!
I’m getting ready to hop on a plane back to the west coast, so I’ve fortified myself with the exquisite Olfactive Studio Lumière Blanche. I’m also coming to a conclusion: Perhaps I can alter my no-buy to be a buy-only-indie-scents. I mean, those are practically donations, right? The money isn’t going to some invisible conglomerate; it’s going to support a hardworking individual! Right? I’ve been eyeing l’Aromatica Kulfi and Mirus Silver Lining and Tauer and SSS everything. I feel like those are ok purchases. …Right?
After hearing about Laurie’s evacuation from the fires I felt obligated to support her return to business, so my credit card came out for a few things from SSS….
That is exactly what got me thinking about how spending money on small businesses isn’t REALLY a waste of money! I’ve got an SSS order all made up and waiting for a final click 🙂
I think your logic is impeccable.
Nine too! 🙂
I meant, “mine” not “nine”
All right, I’m now the proud owner-to-be of Silver Lining on the grounds that no other perfume is quite like that one. I’m both disappointed with myself for being so bad at my no-buy and pleased at my upcoming smelliness!
I’m sorry but what is Silver Lining? My Google seem not to be working properly today – I can’t find a single niche/indie perfume by that name.
It’s from Mirus! It’s by Neal Peters, who’s a local (Bay Area) perfumer, and therefore totally reasonable for me to support 🙂 it smells of jasmine and wet earth. You might be having trouble finding things out about it because it was very recently released.
In order to give some of my neglected bottles some love, I entered the row number range from my spreadsheet into random.org. The lucky winner is AG Grand Amour. Haven’t worn it in ages and I can’t think why, I really like it once I’m past the initial blast. I’m going to keep randomizing for a few days, just for fun.
That’s cute 🙂 I should do that for days when I’m in a perfume funk!
I’m another one who is feeling slightly under the weather today. I have a headache and a drippy nose. I put on some D600 but even that may be too much today.
I bought a whole lot of stuff this weekend, none of it fragrance-related. I needed a new pocketbook, two cashmere sweaters, an electric pressure cooker, Clinique moisturizer, and some DVDs, plus I picked up three Kindle Fire tablets for the Christmas collection for underprivileged kids. It’s a good thing Donatella doesn’t care about such things.
Hope you feel much better tomorrow!
Feel better soon!
Hope you feel better soon! Very generous donation-those kids will be thrilled, I’m sure!
Hope you feel much better tomorrow!
Ugh Monday! Didn’t sleep well and woke up with a headache, so I am wearing Carnal Flower to try and inject some happiness.
Other than my Fils de Dieu 30ml bottle purchase early last week, I’ve been pretty good on purchases. I did take advantage of Notino’s sale and picked up a Nuxe shower gel, Amouage samples, and a bunch of other perfume samples. At Beautyhabit I snagged a bunch of bar soaps that I didn’t need, a lip scrub, and a mini shampoo. Let’s see if I make it through the day without buying anything else…
I feel your pain with not sleeping well and headache. Same for me today. Hope you get some rest tonight.
Thanks, I hope the same for you!
Smelling great today, if that is any consolation.
I’m in Shalimar today just because I missed her and it’s Monday. I only have a few things for Friday’s project so I’ll save those for later in the week.
Quick question- for those that like it, do you prefer No. 19 in EdT or EdP? All I’ve ever sniffed is EdP and I LOVE it. Want to ask for it for Christmas, but wonder if I’d like the EdT even more? How do they compare? Thanks!
Why don’t you ask for the parfum?
The bottle is gorgeous and its the version I prefer!
Wish I could help with No. 19, but I have only tried EdT. I haven’t come across the EdP or parfum.
I prefer the edt myself- from my recollection, the edp is deeper green and maybe creamier? More like how Heure Exquise smells to me. I think the edt is lighter all around and more refreshing. I think if you already adore the edp, I say go for it!
KellyC, I have the EdT, EdP and Poudre. The EdT for me is greener and shaper, the EdP is more floral and creamier. I love both, but I prefer the EdT. For some reason the iris on the EdT is more prominent and being an iris lover that is a plus for me. If you already love the EdP go for it and later on get a sample of the EdT to compare. I am sure that you would like any concentration. No. 19 is a real beauty
I have all the possible versions (EdT, EdP, extrait and Poudre), and I also prefer the EdT but since you like the EdP, you might not change your mind – even if you try it. I mean, I can’t imagine the situation that you won’t like any of the other No 19 (Poudre doesn’t count) but you might still prefer the EdP. So unless you have a quick access to the perfume counter where you can try it, don’t wait – get the EdP, and ask for the EdP for the next holiday 🙂
So even though you know my preference for the EDP, I agree with Undina that you are unlikely to dislike any of the formulations. I actually find the EDT more flowery / orange blossomy than the EDP. The Poudre is more powdery. The Extrait I am holding off on wearing, for now.
Was commando but will be doing Kelly Caleche later. Leather sounds necessary today.
Sweaty palms at the dentist. We are hoping it was just that the bite was off from last month’s filling, which has aggravated the area and nerve. So, the dentist did some filing to try and correct that. And…I might have returned to old habits of nighttime grinding, so will be back to using the mouth guard again. I’ll keep popping Advil, be careful and see if everything calms down. Fingers crossed!
I think I’ll start making a habit of bedtime scent also. I’ve never really done that, but maybe it will also help… can’t hurt, right?
Ugh, your dentist visit sounded kind of unpleasant. I hope things will sort themselves out quickly for you.
You should try that new balm from Aftelier!
Posting a little later than usual today. Back to my sample stash for testing. SOTD = Etro Sandalo. On me, it is rather soapy. So, on to the next untried scent!
You made me realize I don’t even remember Sandalo, although I know I’ve tried it.
I had all of last week off, but this morning, a thought popped into my head that it felt like I only had one day off. It was a good week, though, just wished I had a few more days.
SOTD = Chanel No. 19 EDP
Just because …
I have several perfumes for the project but may skip, just because…
It’s going to be a crazy ride up through and past year end and into April. I have 2 major projects implementing on April 1st – ugh. I am still taking off from the 22nd through the 3rd!