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Tuesday scent of the day 3/13

Posted by Robin on 13 March 2018 296 Comments

Tuesday, and Ken Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I'm in Prada L’Eau Ambrée. Tea at the moment is Kusmi Kashmir Tchai.

Reminder: 3/16 will be Amber Friday...wear a fragrance with an amber note.

And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2018, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.

Note: the Fabergé Jeweled Gold-Mounted Carved Agate and Enamel Cup by Michael Perchin is $38,500 at 1stDibs. "A Fabergé gem-set gold-mounted carved striated agate and enamel cup, workmaster Michael Perchin, Saint Petersburg, late 19th century, with scratched Fabergé inventory number 52147. The carved bulbous bowl fitted with a conjoined C-scroll handle surmounted by a white-enameled gold ruble coin of Empress Elizabeth, dated 1756, in a chased laurel bezel and flanked by a rose diamond and a cabochon ruby; the circular footed based engraved with channeling."

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  1. Elisa says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:25 am

    There truly is a day for everything.

    My sample pack from St. Clair arrived yesterday and I’m trying out Frost. Truly weird at first, like a combination of menthol and meat. (Reminds me a little of Lonestar Memories at this stage.) Gets less weird tho, more just smoky. Interesting!

    Do I see a swapmeet coming up this weekend?

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      13 March 2018 at 9:27 am

      The swap meet! yes!

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    • Downtown Scott says:
      13 March 2018 at 10:02 am

      Mentholated Meat…..hmmmmmm.

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      • Elisa says:
        13 March 2018 at 10:29 am

        See also Tuberuese Criminelle….

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    • morejasmineplease says:
      13 March 2018 at 10:58 am

      Lonestar Memories may make an appearance at the swapmeet…

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:13 am

      Ha ha! And I get smoke and labdanum and nectar and strawberry jam..starts off incredibly smoky then the sweet notes weave in and out and the dry down is very sweet on my skin….it reminds me a bit of Winter Woods. I did a side by side comparison and at one point they were identical but WW is much more vanillic and less fruity than Frost to me…..

      I will be looking forward to hearing what you have to say about First Cut and Gardener’s Glove.

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      • Elisa says:
        13 March 2018 at 11:23 am

        I’m excited to try them!

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    • kpaint says:
      13 March 2018 at 1:45 pm

      Indeed. Why, exactly, do we need Ken Day?

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  2. Lovestosmellgood says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:26 am

    That is some cup! Wow $$$

    Feeling beautiful in Dior Mitzah
    Loving Amber week…

    Tea this morning is french breakfast and I made homemade scones for the kids with honey and butter. Mr L and I ate some too..De-Lish and perfect with my morning tea.

    Stay warm everyone! We are watching the snow come down…

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      13 March 2018 at 9:31 am

      oh..if KPaint happens to be on today I ordered some mini of the products your recommended. Thank you! and I am sure I will have some questions once they arrive.

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      • Coin-op says:
        13 March 2018 at 9:57 am

        LTSG, where did you order them? And, where did you order the amore pod? (if i’m remembering name correctly)

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        • Lovestosmellgood says:
          13 March 2018 at 11:20 am

          I got the mini from ebay (thats what KP suggested)
          You can try the amore cushion travel size first before dishing out the money for a full size…right from the website. I think when you sign up they give you a discount code

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          • Coin-op says:
            13 March 2018 at 11:26 am

            got it, thank you!

      • kpaint says:
        13 March 2018 at 1:48 pm

        Oh, good! I hope they work for you. If you have Qs, you can always email me by clicking on my handle.

        I also have one of those Amore pods in shade 106, which is too dark for me. If anyone wants it, hit me up.

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    • hannahmom says:
      13 March 2018 at 9:56 am

      You smell so nice

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    • lillyjo says:
      13 March 2018 at 10:06 am

      I think you should start a homemade scone buisness, so I can order some????

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      • She-ra says:
        13 March 2018 at 10:45 am

        I would also order scones. Let us know when you set up the website so we may place orders please…

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        13 March 2018 at 11:19 am

        I also make really good madeleines <3
        Sending you both virtual scones!
        I posted the recipe a long time ago but let me know if you want it again. Takes such a short time..

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        • lillyjo says:
          13 March 2018 at 12:34 pm

          Since i just had to replace my oven, I will take the recipe again!

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          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            13 March 2018 at 2:16 pm

            Heat oven to 400F (~200C)

            Mix either by hand or a hand mixer
            1 1/3 cup Flour (225g)
            Tsp Salt
            Tbsp Baking Powder (sometimes I add less)
            30 grams or 1/4 cup brown sugar
            150ml of milk
            4 Tbsp of butter (50-60g depending on your taste)

            Bake for 12 min until slightly brown, I usually check after 10min. I make these in a cupcake pan but use whatever you have, doesn’t have to be fancy. You can also make these vegan by using earth balance butter and soy milk, which I have done and they come out good..

          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            13 March 2018 at 2:18 pm

            OH, when I mean brown sugar I mean raw sugar (Turbinado sugar), should of clarified that.

          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            13 March 2018 at 3:45 pm

            Melt the butter

        • Jiji says:
          13 March 2018 at 1:59 pm

          Madeleines….mmm ????

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        • AngelaB says:
          13 March 2018 at 11:49 pm

          My one true breakfast weakness!!! You make it sound so easy- and delicious.
          Scones!!!!!!

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      • KellyC says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:01 pm

        I second this.

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    • Ede97005 says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:21 am

      I am disappointed that I did not get a scone.

      You smell lovely!

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        13 March 2018 at 11:26 am

        I made so many this morning…and have no left overs! I am sure MrL pocketed some on his way to work…the nerve!

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        • Ede97005 says:
          13 March 2018 at 11:44 am

          Ha! :-D I am sure they will be eaten with appreciation and love!

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        • kpaint says:
          13 March 2018 at 1:48 pm

          :D :D

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    • Downtown Scott says:
      13 March 2018 at 1:08 pm

      I read that originally as horseradish scone (time for glasses). That sounds yummy. Are scones hard to make? I can turnt out a cupcake but maybe I should try some scones.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:05 pm

        They are really easy, and you can use your cupcake tin

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        • Downtown Scott says:
          13 March 2018 at 4:59 pm

          Thank you. Weekend project. ????

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      • Eschmeling says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:06 pm

        I am in deep admiration of all capable scone bakers. I tend to end up with hockey pucks.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:19 pm

        I posted the recipe above Downtown Scott

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        • karen B says:
          13 March 2018 at 3:13 pm

          Is the butter melted or softened? Thanks!

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          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            13 March 2018 at 3:45 pm

            Melted!

    • Eldiyen says:
      13 March 2018 at 6:26 pm

      Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting the recipe again! I had written it down the 1st time on a scrap of paper that is now lost. I just made them and they are soooooo good! And sooooo easy! Kids are asking for seconds :)

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  3. Glannys says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:36 am

    SOTD is Omnia Profumi Ambra. This amber is rich is lovely without feeling heavy.

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    • Robin says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:27 am

      Plus pretty bottles!

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      • Glannys says:
        13 March 2018 at 1:51 pm

        Yes, the bottles look nice.

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  4. TriesToBeClassy says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:45 am

    Hahaha Ken day? :D

    Working from home in Baccarat Rouge 540. Oddly enough the first time I tried it it wasn’t sweet, but now I very much get the burnt sugar reference. It has amberwood and ambergris which have ‘amber’ in their names, so I shall count it as sorta related to the Friday Project.

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    • Robin says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:27 am

      We have no rules, so it counts!

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    • KellyC says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:02 pm

      You smell divine.

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    • morejasmineplease says:
      13 March 2018 at 6:41 pm

      For the past two weeks I’ve been trying to wear something **other than** BR 540. There’s something about it that has fully hooked me, to the point of a craving. (To the point of: I’m worried I’m blathering about it too much here so I specifically did not comment to you when I saw this earlier.) So so strange that a perfume can do this!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        13 March 2018 at 8:03 pm

        Strange, yes, but I get it. I did a lot of thinking about BR 540 after I tested it for the first time.

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  5. Barqs says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:47 am

    I am wearing Sonoma Scent studio voile de violette. I love this scent and I’ll be sad when it’s gone.

    I remember my Ken doll I received as a Christmas present. He was dressed in a brown checkered sports coat and had longish hair. Great memory of the 1970s ☺

    Robin your scent matches the cup pictured perfectly !

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    • Robin says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:27 am

      Yes! I’d be afraid to pour tea in that cup though.

      And I know I had a Ken doll but can’t remember a thing about it.

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  6. apsara says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:48 am

    Snow here too.
    Cashmere sweater and Ambre de Nepal. Met my sister in NYC at end of week. Aedes de Venustas on schedule for Sunday after she runs the half marathon.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:24 am

      Good luck to her and enjoy Aedes and the village..

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    • Jalapeno says:
      13 March 2018 at 8:02 pm

      Hopefully your sister has good running weather for the half marathon.

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  7. Elisa P says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:48 am

    Wore Au Coeuer du Desert last night to an off-Broadway play that I saw with my brother (Cruel Intentions- the musical) so went for a repeat of a smidge this am. Perfect snowy weather fare. Cruel Intentions was a hoot! Lots of 90s pop which was fun. Stay warm or cool wherever you are!

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    • Robin says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:28 am

      That sounds fun, glad it was!

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    • kpaint says:
      13 March 2018 at 1:54 pm

      Oh, fun! We saw a local production of Liaisons Dangereuses last year and it made me realize that the 2 leading powerhouse roles really need 2 powerhouse leading actors. (i.e., the production we saw didn’t quite work ;) )

      Have ACdD out on my dresser to wear this week. You smell lovely!

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      • Elisa P says:
        13 March 2018 at 4:06 pm

        All the characters were cast pretty well in this one, imho.
        I always read ACdD as ACDC ???? it’s good stuff!

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        • kpaint says:
          13 March 2018 at 7:59 pm

          I had to check my typing on that one ;)

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        • hajusuuri says:
          13 March 2018 at 9:00 pm

          FWIW, I immediately thought of ACDC but missing the lightning bolt.

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  8. nastywoman says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:49 am

    I’m trying out my sample of Chanel Gabrielle. I think it’s pretty, but I know it got panned very thoroughly here. I agree it’s not the most interesting scent though. I didn’t get the reference of Coco Mad with the fruit and patchouli removed, since ALL I get from Coco Mad is fruit and patchouli. Does anyone have a preferred scent in the same style as Gabrielle that they could recommend? A friendly floral bouquet type of affair?

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    • lillyjo says:
      13 March 2018 at 10:11 am

      Fwiw, I think Gabrielle has grown on alot of people. I like it, but just like Light Blue, it drys down sour on me. My favourite pretty floral that I wear is Boucheron Place Vendome. It’s very pretty and not expensive.

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    • tiffanie says:
      13 March 2018 at 10:41 am

      La Chasse aux Papillons, Parfums Delrae Debut, and Jardins de Bagatelle are among my favorite florals, going from soft to loud.

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    • Petunia says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:09 am

      If you like Chanel, try Beige. It’s a very pretty honey floral but I haven’t tried the current EDP. Also, No 5 L’eau and Eau Premiere.

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      • kpaint says:
        13 March 2018 at 1:56 pm

        If you’re a Beige fan, it’s worth trying the edp. IMHO, the reworking from edt to edp was actually an improvement. Smells the same but with bigger projection & longevity.

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    • Kanuka says:
      13 March 2018 at 1:00 pm

      I have Gabrielle and the scent I would try if I wanted something that is similar but “better” is Jour d’Hermes. Both are really useful daily scents , floral with a bit of bounce. I smell more likeness between them than between Gabrielle and Coco Mad.

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      • Jiji says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:05 pm

        I prefer Jour to Gabrielle as well.
        Its been a whil since I wore it but as I remember it Jour has ‘more character’/is more elegant (yeah thats a vague description, sorry) and has more staying power.

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      • Jiji says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:06 pm

        Oh sorry, Kanuka. I think interpreted you wrong, you were not stating you prefered it. Sorry.

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        • Kanuka says:
          13 March 2018 at 4:26 pm

          No need to say sorry! I think that Jour is better-crafted, fuller and more interesting in the dry down because it is more complex. It’s also a little more heady than Gabrielle, which is quite pale by comparison. But, I found Jour a bit insistent on me, it didn’t give me space to breathe so for that reason I find gabrielle more wearable as an everyday scent. But I do smell similarities.

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    • Koyel says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:39 pm

      It IS pretty! I didn’t care for it, but you shouldn’t let others’ judgment get in your way :) Replica Flower Market is nice.

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      • kpaint says:
        13 March 2018 at 3:48 pm

        I’m not sure why it was so universally panned (although I have my theories.) Were it priced like Allure/Chance, I’d have picked up a bottle at the last Sephora sale. I see it now comes in 35 ml, which is an additional enticement.

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    • Elisa P says:
      13 March 2018 at 4:19 pm

      I agree with the “if you like it, go for it”. I thought it was nice, too. A smidge too sweet for me. Others in the purdy florals genre I can think of: Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede and maybe Atelier Sud Magolia or Camelia Intrepide. And if no 5 edp or edt doesn’t agree with you, then I’ll also second the flankers.

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      • nastywoman says:
        13 March 2018 at 4:32 pm

        Thanks for all the advice! I’ve been wearing it all day and it just smells so darn nice on my skin after 8 hours. You’re right, why bother finding an alternative if I like this one! I don’t really have anything like a soft blended floral and this one makes me happy :-)

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  9. Deva says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:54 am

    That is a beautiful whatever it is! Assuming teapot, since it’s Tuesday.

    I’m very happy today because I just got to work and or I was very worried about last night is doing much better! So happy, I feel like doing a tap dance! ????

    Happy teapot Tuesday to all!

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    • Coin-op says:
      13 March 2018 at 10:00 am

      yay for improved condition!

      Isn’t that cup great, it looks like it would work well to store samples…hmmmm….

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      • Deva says:
        13 March 2018 at 10:32 am

        It’s gorgeous! Now that I have a minute to actually read about and see the price…wow! It looks very Renaissance-ish. I want it. ????

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    • Deva says:
      13 March 2018 at 10:29 am

      Oops! Forgot to mention I’m wearing Smell Bent Gupsy. My 4ml is just about gone…

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      • karen B says:
        13 March 2018 at 3:18 pm

        Smell Bent Gupsy is a wonderful name! But maybe it smells a little fishy?

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        • Deva says:
          13 March 2018 at 3:22 pm

          Thankfully, no! ????

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    • Robin says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:29 am

      The idea was a teacup, but you’d be crazy to pour anything at all in something that cost almost $40,000.

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      • Deva says:
        13 March 2018 at 12:32 pm

        I’m going to quit commenting today because I have been overwhelmed with typos and horrible sentence structure. ????
        Multitasking is highly overrated!

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  10. SheriG says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:54 am

    It was so beautiful here yesterday – sunny and near 70F – that I woke up this morning wanting more spring. It’s still relatively warm today but supposed to rain buckets, so I figured my perfume would have to sub in if I wanted a springtime vibe. SOTD is TF Fleur de Chine. Ahhh.

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    • Undina says:
      13 March 2018 at 12:55 pm

      This is my favorite TF perfume. You smell great!

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        13 March 2018 at 12:58 pm

        Ditto!
        why or why did the discontinue that one

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        • Nancyleandros says:
          13 March 2018 at 5:36 pm

          I feel the exact same way. What was he thinking?!?

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        • Undina says:
          13 March 2018 at 5:55 pm

          I would think that my tastes do not correspond to what sells, but I was under the impression that, for example, Violet Blonde was popular – and it also got discontinued.
          From the Private Blends line there were at least several that I thought deserved to stay but were killed off – go figure…

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    • cazaubon says:
      13 March 2018 at 7:56 pm

      Tom Ford is inscrutable – he has discontinued so many incredible scents and kept so many mediocre ones, why?

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  11. Coin-op says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:56 am

    SOTD Coco EDP, yay, I’m participating in Amber week!

    That teacup is magnificent! I don’t usually admire china, and am not a tea drinker, it is just a thing of beauty, I would love to see it in person!

    OK, so Ken gets a day? Doesn’t that somehow cancel out the international Day of Women?? ;0

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:23 am

      HA!—- on your last comment!!!

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    • Robin says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:30 am

      I think it cancels out any day of any importance at all!

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      • Undina says:
        13 March 2018 at 12:55 pm

        :)

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      13 March 2018 at 12:33 pm

      Agree! :D

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    • lillyjo says:
      13 March 2018 at 12:37 pm

      But Ken pretty much supported all barbies endeavors and careers, so hes OK!

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      • Coin-op says:
        13 March 2018 at 12:43 pm

        Touché :)

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    • Koyel says:
      13 March 2018 at 3:15 pm

      Does it count as china if it contains no porcelain?

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      • Coin-op says:
        13 March 2018 at 4:02 pm

        well, I have no idea. But I do know that there no available knock offs of this agate cup – just did a search, nothing of interest, the jade offerings don’t interest me. 38k is a lot – even if we all chipped in and took turns with the cup ;0

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        • kpaint says:
          13 March 2018 at 8:03 pm

          LOLOL *the sisterhood of the traveling faberge cup*

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          • Coin-op says:
            13 March 2018 at 9:39 pm

            ????☕️✈️

            That made me laugh!

  12. hannahmom says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:59 am

    Robin,
    That cup is shockingly beautiful!!
    Wearing Zelda, which does contain a strong amber note.
    We are expecting our 3rd snowstorm in the past week.
    The red sky this morning was so strong, I actually went outside to endure nothing was on fire !!
    Stay safe and warm my fellow East Coasters !!!

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    • Deva says:
      13 March 2018 at 10:33 am

      Love Zelda! You smell fab????

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    • kpaint says:
      13 March 2018 at 1:59 pm

      Red sky followed by snow? Sounds dramatic~~

      You stay safe & warm, too!

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    • karen B says:
      13 March 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Zelda! I haven’t worn that in a long time. Thanks for the reminder.

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      • hannahmom says:
        13 March 2018 at 3:29 pm

        It is on my favourites shelf :)

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      13 March 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Mmm Zelda. You smell wonderful.

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  13. Downtown Scott says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:59 am

    I was out with my best friend last evening and he stated that it had been a bit since we had hung out. Spontaneously I said, “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”. In a perfect moment of synergy we exchanged lines from the song until the end. Didn’t miss a lyric although a few of the notes went left of center. ????????????.

    My SOTD choice was inspired by this wacky moment and I went with Power Ballad from Room 1015.

    Have a great day.

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    • lillyjo says:
      13 March 2018 at 10:13 am

      Aww….. love that story!

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    • JadainGA says:
      13 March 2018 at 10:59 am

      Notes left of center = “Artistic interpretation” !! :)

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      13 March 2018 at 12:32 pm

      Happy story! Love it!

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    • Coin-op says:
      13 March 2018 at 1:10 pm

      Great moment ???? if anyone heard you, i’m sure you brought them some joy. & I imagine you smell fantastic!

      ????????????????????????‍♀️

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    • KellyC says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:05 pm

      Cute story, thank you for sharing!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      13 March 2018 at 7:59 pm

      Fun story!

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    • kpaint says:
      13 March 2018 at 8:07 pm

      I lived through my 20s in a fantasy world where things like this happened with regularity. I tried to make it happen, but never had any takers, so I’d end up singing on my own.

      I guess that’s what happens when you grow up on a steady diet of musicals while other kids are watching cartoons.

      In short, you have lived a moment from my bucket list. :D

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      • lillyjo says:
        13 March 2018 at 8:28 pm

        I will sing every song from Grease with you????

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  14. Luna Green says:
    13 March 2018 at 10:00 am

    Man, was it hard to get out of bed this morning or what? Wrapped myself in cashmere and lashings of Beloved. Extra caffeine, coming right up.

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    • flopper says:
      13 March 2018 at 10:36 am

      I’ll join you in Beloved, in memory of Notino, as that is where I bought my bottle.

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      • She-ra says:
        13 March 2018 at 10:43 am

        Joining you both with coffee and Notino sadness. ????

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      • nastywoman says:
        13 March 2018 at 12:14 pm

        That is too bad about Notino. The only backup bottle I ever bought was from there, a still unopened bottle of VCA Bois d’Iris for $35. Too cheap to pass up, but now I have more than I need. Maybe a candidate for the swap meet!

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        • Koyel says:
          13 March 2018 at 3:16 pm

          Wow, good call!! Yeah, I’ll be eyeing that Bois d’Iris if you put it up….

          (Have I ever mentioned I like your handle? Sigh.)

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      • Undina says:
        13 March 2018 at 12:58 pm

        Most of my Amouages came from Notiono. I’m sad.

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        • cazaubon says:
          13 March 2018 at 7:55 pm

          I got all of mine from Fragrancenet, they have good deals if you watch for them.

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    • morejasmineplease says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:03 am

      I began early morning today in remnants of Epic and almost didn’t want to cover it up. There’s something about Amouage drydowns…. I even had the thought today that if I had to only own one house, this would be it. (There’s no way I could commit to only one actual scent!!)

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      • Undina says:
        13 March 2018 at 1:01 pm

        I’m with you on that, though if I had to stick to just this brand, I wouldn’t have anything to wear to the office :) But still, it would be my #1 choice.

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      • Jiji says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:22 pm

        I tried Epic Man and Epic Woman last weekend. For the first time. I liked them both. They were well made and very pleasant/easy to wear, but to be honest, it was not an ‘epic’ experience ;)
        Sorry, i guess thats what you get when you call something Epic, expectations are just too high hehe :)

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        • morejasmineplease says:
          13 March 2018 at 6:49 pm

          I def agree re Amouage names. Across the board, I take issue with them. Like, I thought I would be really interested in Beach Hut and then I read the notes and was all, huh? And the Library Collection, and, and, and…. I will forgive them all this though. Not every perfume can be as perfectly named as, say, Le Cri de la Lumiere!!!

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      • Jiji says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:24 pm

        …and agreed about their drydowns, they are so nice!

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  15. missionista says:
    13 March 2018 at 10:10 am

    Wow, that cup! So stunning. It’s probably best that I don’t have a spare 38K sitting around–hard to imagine getting lipstick on that while sipping tea…

    Vanille 44 for a snowy day today. It feels like a comfy blanket.

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    • cazaubon says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:06 pm

      You smell great!

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  16. lillyjo says:
    13 March 2018 at 10:18 am

    It’s on and off snow showers for me today, but sun is shining! Wishing everyone safe and warm. I’m wearing Cristalle, which feels perfect. Zullily has quite a few Guerlains on sale today. Under perfume and make-up. No affiliation.

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    • tiffanie says:
      13 March 2018 at 10:57 am

      I’m averting my eyes! Going to school now, hopefully the Vol de Nuit will sell out before I get back. :D

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:22 am

      going to look now too! Enabler!

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      • lillyjo says:
        13 March 2018 at 12:41 pm

        I have to enable, I live vicariously! However, the ysl Yveresse is calling my name. Fragrance net has it cheaper, but the bottle is different. Amyone know why? There both square but one is clear and one is opaque.

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      • lillyjo says:
        13 March 2018 at 12:42 pm

        Oh, you have to look under the makeup too, because there is more perfume under that section.

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  17. Petunia says:
    13 March 2018 at 10:29 am

    That cup is beautiful. Like several other Nstrs, we are enduring our third nor’easter within the last two weeks. I am listening to the wind, drinking coffee and enjoying my scent bubble of Five o’clock au Gingembre. I just hope we don’t lose power again. I hope everyone in the oath of the storm is safe and warm.

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    • Robin says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:31 am

      It is not here yet but I understand we’re expecting some of it. Ugh.

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      • Petunia says:
        13 March 2018 at 11:59 am

        Our trees have all budded due to the unseasonably warm weather during February and now the temps have dropped again. I guess we’ll have a less spectacular spring this year. Between the crazy weather and the gypsy moths southern NE can’t catch a break. Okay, I’m done. ????

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        • Robin says:
          13 March 2018 at 12:18 pm

          Really, done already? We didn’t even get to stink bugs yet.

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          • Petunia says:
            13 March 2018 at 1:22 pm

            I meant that I was done complaining. ???? I can live without the stink bugs but I want all the flowers. ????

        • Elisa P says:
          13 March 2018 at 12:48 pm

          Yeah, our rosebush has new leaves since Feb! And the peppermint (which is a weed) started sprouting briefly. Weird and probably not good.

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:38 am

      Yup…no 3 and I am sick of it :(

      Stay safe and warm, Petunia.

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      • Petunia says:
        13 March 2018 at 11:54 am

        You too cm8

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    • Jalapeno says:
      13 March 2018 at 7:58 pm

      Fingers crossed that you still have power and the storm is on its way out for you now, Petunia!

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      • Petunia says:
        13 March 2018 at 10:40 pm

        We escaped another power outage. Yay!

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        • Petunia says:
          13 March 2018 at 10:42 pm

          But we did get about 21 inches of snow…

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  18. She-ra says:
    13 March 2018 at 10:42 am

    RIP Notino. ???? saw the comments in yesterday’s thread.

    Wearing Vanille Bourbon today…my final acquisition from them.

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    • Downtown Scott says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:15 am

      Did something happen with Notino?!?!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:21 am

      what happened?

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    • Elisa P says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:32 am

      Is Notino gone?! The website says they’re in the process of going international so looks like they’re just closing temporarily?

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      • Petunia says:
        13 March 2018 at 12:02 pm

        That’s what I thought.

        Speaking of which, is there any news for SSS? Just wondering if any knows whether they will be reopening with a new owner.

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        • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
          13 March 2018 at 12:44 pm

          Last post I received she is still looking for a buyer of the business….might have been about a week ago she posted this.

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          • Petunia says:
            13 March 2018 at 1:23 pm

            Thanks for the info..

      • cazaubon says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:08 pm

        Chanel sued them, assuming this was at least part of the problem.

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    • She-ra says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:48 pm

      A comment from yesterday maybe from Clarissa re: Notino:
      Chanel took them to court last year for selling products without authorization. I am sure Guerlain followed as well. They are trying to figure out how they can do warehouse outside of the Us and ship to the US but for now they are done in the US. It is a bummer

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      • Elisa P says:
        13 March 2018 at 8:24 pm

        Oh, man. That is a bummer. I actually only ever bought 1 thing from them, but I know it’ll really effect a lot of the decant/swap groups around the net. RIP

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  19. PriscillaE says:
    13 March 2018 at 10:43 am

    Scent twins, Robin!

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    • Robin says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:31 am

      Hey twin! We smell great, don’t we? I forget to wear this one.

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  20. Calypso says:
    13 March 2018 at 10:44 am

    My SOTD is one I never need an excuse to put on–MFK Grand Soir. It fits with the project because it does have a strong amber component. But so much more! So beautiful! I wish I could share our gorgeous spring weather with those of you in more snowy cold regions. The azaleas have all burst out; all arrayed in their hedges, they make such vivid splotches of color!
    I find myself missing Waterdragon with her stories of kitten antics and issues about her job, and wonder how she is, and if she’ll overcome perfume malaise and return.

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    • Downtown Scott says:
      13 March 2018 at 1:14 pm

      Kitten stories are great!! I want to change my pic to one of my pretty little gal but am technologically impaired.

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    • kpaint says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:12 pm

      *lives vicariously*

      I’m not entirely sure about this, but I don’t think azaleas here come out until summer? We’re still waiting for cherry blossoms…

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  21. JadainGA says:
    13 March 2018 at 10:45 am

    SWEET FANCY MOSES!!!!
    THANK YOU so much for all the birthday wishes yesterday! Y’all really know how to make a gal feel great! :)

    Well, I blew the Perfume Grinch out with the Fils de Dieu yesterday (but he let me have a pass for once), so I’m subdued and quiet today in SJP’s Stash Unspoken….LOL

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    • Kanuka says:
      13 March 2018 at 1:22 pm

      Happy Birthday for yesterday and I hope you have a wonderful year ahead.

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    • sweetgrass says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:00 pm

      I totally missed that it was your birthday yesterday. Happy (slightly belated) Birthday!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:23 pm

      I love “perfume grinch”

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    • floragal says:
      13 March 2018 at 4:58 pm

      Happy belated to you! Hope it was a fun day.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      13 March 2018 at 5:18 pm

      Happy belated birthday, Jada! Glad you were able to blast out the grinch. ????

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    • hajusuuri says:
      13 March 2018 at 8:48 pm

      He was such a grinch he gave you your own perfume for your b-day!

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      • JadainGA says:
        13 March 2018 at 8:55 pm

        LOL! Yes, he put up with it (I only worked 1/2 a day, so he got an out, I guess!) :)

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  22. LisaInDenver says:
    13 March 2018 at 10:55 am

    This week’s theme is a tough one, since we’re rocking spring temps here in Denver, and all of my amber scents are on the heavier side. I had a yen for cardamom this morning, so I chose I Olfactive Studio’s Lumiere Blanche, which is all cardamom, iris, and sandalwood on me. It’s delightful!

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    • Petunia says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:11 am

      That does sound pretty. I need to try LB. Lucky you, enjoy the spring temps.

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      • kpaint says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:14 pm

        I’ve got a little bit of it that I can send your way. Pop me an email if you want it.

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    • Downtown Scott says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:16 am

      Great choice. That is on my summer wish list.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:21 am

      you can send some spring weather this way…

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    • karen B says:
      13 March 2018 at 3:42 pm

      This isn’t the first time I’ve read good things about LB, but I always forget to buy. Bit. Maybe this time will do the trick!

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      • karen B says:
        13 March 2018 at 3:43 pm

        buy a bit.

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  23. tiffanie says:
    13 March 2018 at 10:56 am

    SotD = Ysatis, just a dab this morning

    I smell like 1984 in the best possible way, shoulder pads and all, so many flowers and everything but the kitchen sink in this big perfume. Merci à M. Givenchy et à M. Ropion.

    During this morning’s school run I had the radio tuned to news and heard Viola Desmond’s portrait will appear on a new $10 bill in Canada. Canada, you’re doing things right!

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    • cazaubon says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:41 am

      I wore Ysatis in the 80’s, great stuff! And yay for the new $10 bill. Finally some diversity.

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      • tiffanie says:
        13 March 2018 at 11:35 pm

        Yes! to the 80’s and to diversity. :D

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    • lillyjo says:
      13 March 2018 at 12:44 pm

      You smell glorious!

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      • tiffanie says:
        13 March 2018 at 11:35 pm

        thanks, lillyjo! Ysatis is one I had to “grow into” over the years. :D

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  24. morejasmineplease says:
    13 March 2018 at 11:06 am

    I did a random grab of the sample pile and came up with Agonist Black Amber which I appreciate as not-too-spicy and comforting and overall very well done, and which I do not need to own a FB of. It does remind me of…. something….

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    • morejasmineplease says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:15 am

      Huh. Reminds me of Five O’clock au Gingembre which I’ve now dabbed on the other arm (and which dabbed on with a soapy bit that I’ve never gotten from spraying). They’re not actually that close doing a side by side but there is some mild overlap.

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  25. Ede97005 says:
    13 March 2018 at 11:23 am

    Hi All!

    1) SOTD: Boucheron, since that has a amber base note.

    2) We had a perfect day yesterday- sunny and warm and a perfect 70F. Of course, the rain returned today- as it NEEDS to- but I already miss the sun.

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:37 am

      Beyond jealous of your weather yesterday…I would even take rain today rather than the snow we are getting.

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      • Petunia says:
        13 March 2018 at 12:03 pm

        Me too! No shoveling needed.

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        • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
          13 March 2018 at 12:45 pm

          ha! so true! We have been shoveling round robin all morning…let’s hope this is the very last storm of the season for all of us!

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          • lillyjo says:
            13 March 2018 at 2:46 pm

            Fingers crossed

      • Ede97005 says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:39 pm

        Ugh! We had a harsh (for us) winter last year and I had to shovel. It gets old real quick!

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    • kpaint says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:16 pm

      Really? You guys are hurting for rain down there, in mid-March?

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      • Ede97005 says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:44 pm

        In the Willamette Valley all is dependent on water. Water is life here on Caladan, and while last year we got an abundance- an overabundance, almost- this year the weather has been drier and much milder. Now, we live in the rain shadow, and traditionally our rain shadow lasts until end of May/June, so we may be able to catch up a bit.

        (There is a reason why I make silly ‘Dune’ jokes. Also, the author based Dune partially on a article he wrote about dune and water management in Florence, OR.)

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        • kpaint says:
          13 March 2018 at 3:56 pm

          Huh, I didn’t realize there was a connection between Dune the novel and the dunes in Florence. I went to the Florence dunes every summer in middle and high school. They are the only sand dunes I’ve ever been to!

          It has been a normal winter up here this year, which means plenty of precip. TG, since last winter was miserable. A year’s worth of rain in the first 3 months of 2017 (which followed a record-settingly cold AF December.) I’ll take normal, please.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:22 pm

      jealous of your weather…

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      • Ede97005 says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:45 pm

        No snow! But plenty of rain and wind. Inside weather! But- there are plenty of cherry and plum blossoms.

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  26. dstsauve says:
    13 March 2018 at 11:38 am

    I usually like wearing ambers at night, and have Profumum’s Firoi d’Ambra lined up.

    In the meantime, felt like a good (medium) strong floral today and went with Coqui Coqui Flor de Naranjo and Dusita’s Melodie de L’Amour. Very Spring-y over here :)

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    • morejasmineplease says:
      13 March 2018 at 6:57 pm

      I never heard of that Dusita! I am very intrigued by the notes, sounds right up my street.

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  27. cazaubon says:
    13 March 2018 at 11:40 am

    Profumum Roma Meringa. It’s grey and gloomy here, needed something sweet and cheerful.

    Does anyone have a sample of Kerosene Unknown pleasures thet’d be willing to share? I will pay postage. My email is my user name at me dawwwt commm.

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    • Petunia says:
      13 March 2018 at 12:05 pm

      You smell great! I’ll have to find my decant of Meringa.

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  28. Koyel says:
    13 March 2018 at 11:46 am

    Wow, I saw the cup, thought, “I want that! I bet it’s too expensive for me,” then looked at the price and discovered I’d been off by like two factors of ten.

    Rose Infernale on this wet, gloomy day, continuing on my quest to use up my mostly empty samples. I really like this one, but don’t need it. Plenty of other great roses in the field.

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    • jjlook says:
      13 March 2018 at 1:12 pm

      Me too about the cup!

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  29. Jiji says:
    13 March 2018 at 11:48 am

    Hi everyone,
    I am wearing Fille en aiguilles today.

    Update Amouage Sample Project, we tested Memoir and Epic last weekend.

    (disclosure: we do not read reviews, press releases or note lists, so these short impressions are quite spontaneous and also very unprofessional haha – yes we pick out the weirdest, non existent notes!!! )

    MEMOIR MAN
    We both picked basil, mint, incense,
    Mr Jiji: yellow green, offwhite, lemongrass, patchouli, hazelnut/ almond, lampoil/denatured alcohol.
    On my skin it stayed greener and fresher for a longer period. We both agreed it was very nice but a bit sharp to the nose (Like inhaling a cleansing product).
    It lasted longest on my skin, more than 12-14 hours The dry down was the best part imo.

    MEMOIR WOMAN
    Me: mandarin or orange and orange blossom, cinnamon leather, shoe polish, cleansing product
    Mr Jiji: apple, leather, juniper
    On me it smelled higher pitched and sharper than on his skin.
    Mr Jiji’s verdict after 4 hours: “I guess this is what you call a scrubber, soapy, cheap candles, boring”
    I was not a big fan either, but we both did not scrub!
    It lasted on my skin more than 14 hours.
    Here the drydown was also the best part (labdanum? something animalic), too bad the first hours were kinda weird – not in a good way.

    EPIC MAN
    We both detected leather, woods (probably a synthetic agarwood), and saffron.
    I also smelled nutmeg.
    Quite soft for an Amouage (i needed 3 big sprays to get a good impression), and we both agreed: nice and smooth, but not living up to the name, Epic. Haha.

    EPIC WOMAN
    Earl grey tea/bergamot with vanilla, rose and woods. That’s really all I could make of it.
    Mr Jiji called it green and, later on, blue. He also said vanilla…and sunflowers (do they have a scent? He did not know but maybe it was more of a visual impression). I liked the incense with the humming of the vanilla on the background but in the end it I though it was a bit meh.
    I feel like I should retry, because maybe I am missing something. I read reviews afterwards and they are all very positive. Or maybe it is just not my cup of tea… :)

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    • Petunia says:
      13 March 2018 at 12:07 pm

      Wow, nice reviews. I like Epic woman but never felt the need to own it. It’s a good scent.

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      • Jiji says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:13 pm

        No doubt! So far I like all the Amouages for development, longevity, character. I still feel they are a bit too expensive, but that is okay, I am not doing this project with a buy in mind, just want to broaden the horizon. ;)

        In the end I think Epic is just a bit too posh for my taste. I would not mind smelling it on someone beside me though.

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    • Calypso says:
      13 March 2018 at 5:06 pm

      Has Mr. Jiji ever been tested for synaesthesia? Seems like that would be interesting. Dr. David Eagleman, in Houston at Baylor Medical School studies this. See for example here: https://www.synesthesiatest.org/blog/synesthesia-battery-test-research
      I’ve heard him speak (he also had a PBS show on the brain) and it was fascinating.

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      • Jiji says:
        13 March 2018 at 5:26 pm

        No he has not, but he thinks he does not have it.
        We think its more by association, than really ‘smelling a colour’. We are now trying Myths…and weirdly no colours came to mind at all.

        Wasnt there someone here on NST who has it?

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        • morejasmineplease says:
          13 March 2018 at 6:54 pm

          LOL. I was like, “Myths? Yes I have it!” and then I realized you meant synaesthesia. :-)

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        • cazaubon says:
          13 March 2018 at 7:51 pm

          I have Myths too (but not synaesthesie). It is greenish-yellow in my mind, not the shaded purple-pink of the bottle.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      13 March 2018 at 7:54 pm

      Sounds like both you and Mr. Jiji got more from Amouage Epic Man than I did. My testing notes say “Woody and masculine”. I didn’t get any of the interesting things you mentioned.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      13 March 2018 at 8:43 pm

      Love these reviews!

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  30. perfumelover67 says:
    13 March 2018 at 12:20 pm

    Wearing Parfumerie Generale Arabian Horse from the freebiemeet. Very animalic. I get lots of leather and hay, but none of the flowers, amber, and labdanum notes listed. It smells like a barn full of horses. In some way it reminds me of Dzing. It is Interesting, I like it, but I do not need more than the sample I have. It was very good for the cold, wet, snowy morning we spent outside doing a water infiltration inspection on the roof of one of our school sites. It made me feel warmer. No complains about the weather. I will take it patiently, especially when it looks like I will be spending enough time exposed to Mother Nature again for a couple of days. Part of the job and it has to be done. I will be positive. Spring is around the corner. Having a hot bowl of soup for lunch and relaxing for 2 hours. Have a great Tuesday everyone!

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    • Kanuka says:
      13 March 2018 at 1:18 pm

      Won’t be long until the grape hyacinths pop up! Keep warm!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        13 March 2018 at 1:31 pm

        Thank you Kanuka. Waiting for those beautiful grapes hyacinths to show us their beauty soon.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      13 March 2018 at 3:35 pm

      I LOVE Arabian Horse and wish it wasn’t so pricey.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        13 March 2018 at 3:59 pm

        I find it pretty nice and unique. I would get a decant if I knew I was going to wear it often, but like Dzing I have to be in the right mood for it and I could not justify that expense.

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  31. pixel says:
    13 March 2018 at 12:25 pm

    SOTD is Estee Lauder Amber Mystique. This was apparently a failed attempt by EL to get into the middle east market. It’s a well blended rose / patchouli / ‘oud’; the amber is not much noticeable. I’m thinking this one may get voted off my island soon. It’s actually pretty well done, but considering I’ve only reached for it once in the past year… perhaps it needs a new home.

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    • Robin says:
      13 March 2018 at 10:47 pm

      My guess is the packaging was not up to snuff for its intended market (?) But never did try it.

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  32. lucasai says:
    13 March 2018 at 12:34 pm

    I’m channeling spring vibes in Puredistance I today. Blackcurrant, magnolia, mimosa – what’s not to love?

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    • Petunia says:
      13 March 2018 at 1:27 pm

      I love that house but not their prices. I haven’t tried PD1 but it sounds nice.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        13 March 2018 at 4:50 pm

        Yep, I’ve steered clear of even sampling, so as to not fall in love with the unattainable.

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    • floragal says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:48 pm

      Haven’t found any loves with this brand but those notes sound good!

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    • Undina says:
      13 March 2018 at 6:02 pm

      Surprisingly, this is one of the two perfumes in the line that I cannot wear (M is the second): I tried many times but it doesn’t work for me.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        13 March 2018 at 8:39 pm

        How about M on your VSO!

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        • Undina says:
          14 March 2018 at 3:51 am

          Nope. Do not like it either (even he doesn’t mind).

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  33. chibibrooklyn says:
    13 March 2018 at 12:45 pm

    i’m wearing glossier you, which is super corny but i really like it anyway. according to The Internet, it has ambrette, ambrox, and musk, and that’s what it smells like, just a bunch of chemicals thrown together…

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    • floragal says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:47 pm

      Glad it has a fan. I really like a number of Glossier’s products, but not her scent.

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  34. jjlook says:
    13 March 2018 at 12:46 pm

    Belle en Rykiel which is kind of an amber & a caramelized lavender. Going to the dentist, so something comforting and amenable to unpleasantness is called for.

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      13 March 2018 at 4:45 pm

      That fragrance sounds lovely….caramelized lavender..mmm

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    • Gail says:
      13 March 2018 at 9:59 pm

      We were dental twins today.. hope your appointment went well.

      I’ll have to try something lavender for my appointment next time. Great idea!

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  35. floragal says:
    13 March 2018 at 12:53 pm

    Atelier Cologne Sous le toit de Paris for me today! Really enjoy this one and need to wear it more often.

    Snow, snow go away, come back another day!

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    • cazaubon says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:12 pm

      You smell great, love Sous le Toit.

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      • floragal says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:44 pm

        :)

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    • LizzieB says:
      13 March 2018 at 3:05 pm

      That’s such a lovely scent. One of those my husband encouraged me to buy when I was unsure. I’m hoarding it since I only have a 30 ml bottle.

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        13 March 2018 at 4:15 pm

        I’ve seen the Ateliers show up heavily discounted online so keep your eyes open :)

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        13 March 2018 at 4:48 pm

        I have a 10ml decant of this that will be up for grabs at the swap meet. ????

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  36. Kanuka says:
    13 March 2018 at 1:16 pm

    Do you think that cup is dishwasher safe? Or is it only good for soaking your false teeth in overnight? Just joking….I am sure it woukd be the perfect size for one of those ‘bring your own cup and reduce waste’ cafes. Love it. L’Ambre Extreme here . I just realised how well amber goes with autumn. Fantastic. I was kicking around in town yesterday and tried Mon Guerlain Florale which comes with a free cosmetic purse. I think that if you like Mon Guerlain you would like it, and probably more suited to spring though it’s not markedly floral, more a floralesque version of the original. Hope all you US sleepy-heads are doing ok with daylight saving!

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    • Petunia says:
      13 March 2018 at 1:29 pm

      ???? love your sense of humor and practical nature.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:21 pm

      HA!

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    • floragal says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:45 pm

      LOL!

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  37. nicolasix says:
    13 March 2018 at 1:32 pm

    Like many, I gasped at that teacup, and gasped again when I saw the price.

    Trying out a Sephora sample of Mon Guerlain. Eh. It’s pretty. I’ve been enjoying lavender lately, and it has that going for it.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:20 pm

      I liked mon guerlain actually, but wanted more lavender

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      • nicolasix says:
        13 March 2018 at 2:48 pm

        The lavender is the best part for sure!

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  38. sweetgrass says:
    13 March 2018 at 2:09 pm

    Wow, that teacup costs more than my car. It’s gorgeous, though.

    I’m wearing Coromandel today because it’s yummy. It’s sort of ambery too, I guess.. I mean benzoin is a resin so that at least sort of counts, right?

    I was looking at my shelf this morning and realizing how little amber I have, which is slightly surprising because I like amber.

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    • Undina says:
      13 March 2018 at 6:28 pm

      But I bet it depreciates much slower than any car :)

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    • hajusuuri says:
      13 March 2018 at 8:36 pm

      The perfume notes do not need to list Amber for it to smell ambery. Combos with Labdanum (or some other resinous incense) + Benzoin + Vanilla OR woods + resins + incense + patchouli + vanilla could be classified as “Amber”.

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  39. foxbins says:
    13 March 2018 at 2:13 pm

    In memory and honor of Hubert Givenchy I’m wearing Amarige Harvest Mimosa, and it smells so pretty. It’s pouring rain and I’m testing a recipe that claims to reproduce Twinkie cake. I love Twinkies but not the fake cream filling, so I’ll be using real cream. Also, I had the oddest dream last night. I watched Blue Planet on BBC and there was a bit on limpets in tide pools. I dreamed about limpets but they were all wearing blue and white knitted hats in the dream tide pool.

    I have no idea what it means but it’s pretty odd, even for a dream.

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    • karen B says:
      13 March 2018 at 3:50 pm

      Cute dream! Isn’t it amazing what goes on in our brains when we’re sleeping?

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    • AnnieA says:
      13 March 2018 at 5:11 pm

      The dream reminds me of those too-cute pictures of penguins in sweaters from a while back.

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    • tiffanie says:
      13 March 2018 at 5:27 pm

      +1 for Givenchy, we are house twins today.

      I think your dream means you want to knit hats!

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    • Undina says:
      13 March 2018 at 8:31 pm

      I also like Amarige Harvest Mimosa. For a mainstream perfume it was quite remarkable.

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  40. Filomena says:
    13 March 2018 at 2:29 pm

    My SOTD is Givenchy L’Interdit in honor of Hubert de Givenchy. After it was finally released to the public, it was my signature scent for many years. When they brought it back many years later at three separate times (and three different interpretations), I bought all three. Today I layered all three and combined they at least resemble the original.

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    • lillyjo says:
      13 March 2018 at 2:49 pm

      That’s pretty cool, you have all of them.

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      • Filomena says:
        13 March 2018 at 4:01 pm

        Except I wish I still had the original. :-(

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    • tiffanie says:
      13 March 2018 at 5:03 pm

      Bravo M. Givenchy! Brava Filomena! :D

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  41. Eschmeling says:
    13 March 2018 at 2:46 pm

    Happy Tuesday, everyone! In Parfums de Nicolai’s Ambre Cashmere Intense, a sample from a generous NST’er (thanks Ann). I like it, though not as much as Sacrebleu. In order to avoid work, I actually mapped out the rest of my amber week by figuring out which scents that I own or have samples of actually have amber and I’m good to go through Friday. Our dinner last night was lovely – all the more so because we went with friends so we could actually get a table (they only had tables for 4 available, so we were one anniversary couple, and one birthday couple), and I think we all realized after that going as a party of 4 is way more fun at any rate.
    To all of you in the path of those snow storms – stay safe and warm, and hoping spring will come your way soon!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      13 March 2018 at 7:17 pm

      It’s nice to celebrate with a couple you enjoy spending time with. Happy anniversary.

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  42. clarissa says:
    13 March 2018 at 3:32 pm

    Ambra Aurea today. Holy grail amber

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    • Jiji says:
      13 March 2018 at 5:27 pm

      You smell fantastic!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      13 March 2018 at 7:14 pm

      Nice!

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  43. therabbitsflower says:
    13 March 2018 at 3:39 pm

    Aftelier Amber Tapestry is my SOTD. After I sprayed it, I thought it may be too indolic for work but it calmed down before my co-worker came in so all is well. I think I liked it more the first time I tried it. Something in the mid development to dry down isn’t my favorite. It’s slightly high pitched fruity, powdery amber right now.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      13 March 2018 at 7:14 pm

      I am an Aftelier fangirl but I either really like or really hate the perfumes. Thank goodness for the great sample program.

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        13 March 2018 at 9:34 pm

        Yes! In fact, this was a sample I bought via an order you placed.

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  44. Nancyleandros says:
    13 March 2018 at 4:41 pm

    Well, it must be sample day at my house. I’m in MdO Musc, MdO Vanille, a bit of Iris Rebelle that’s already left the building, and Chloe Nomade.
    The MdOs are nice, refined, well blended and smell expensive, but the Musc is strangely sweet. Not a fan. And the Vanille just makes me realize how much more I like the warm fuzziness of Organza Indecence. So, more for everyone else! ????

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    • clarissa says:
      13 March 2018 at 6:26 pm

      MdO Musc was my gateway into Musc.

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      • kpaint says:
        13 March 2018 at 8:24 pm

        What are some other favorite musks? I love MdO, too, but haven’t tried too many straight musks. I recently got a decant of Reminiscence Musc and love it – it smells more like I *thought* a musk would smell like (childhood scent memories, maybe?)

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    • Eldiyen says:
      13 March 2018 at 7:08 pm

      Mmmmm you smell good!! I love MdO — it’s a house that just works for me. What do you think of Nomade?

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      • cazaubon says:
        13 March 2018 at 8:30 pm

        I think it’s pretty good for a dept store frag.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        13 March 2018 at 8:42 pm

        I liked it okay once it dried down, but it smelled like everything else in Sephora up until then. Nowhere near FB worthy for me.

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    • flopper says:
      13 March 2018 at 7:28 pm

      I’m offering Musc (fb w/ box probably 90% full) at swap but will do freebie if anyone interested.

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      • cazaubon says:
        13 March 2018 at 7:46 pm

        Mmm, I love MdO Musc!

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        • flopper says:
          13 March 2018 at 7:56 pm

          If you are in the US, I’ll send it to you! Beas dot Beverly att geee mail dot commm

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          • cazaubon says:
            13 March 2018 at 8:22 pm

            You are too sweet! Emailing you now.

          • cazaubon says:
            13 March 2018 at 8:29 pm

            I will email you my swap list so you can pick something!

          • Nancyleandros says:
            13 March 2018 at 8:53 pm

            Flopper, you are the bees knees. ????

      • kpaint says:
        13 March 2018 at 8:22 pm

        0_0 Seriously? That is a crazy generous offer. I’d love a bottle, and actually, I think the decant I have is from your bottle! :D

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    • kpaint says:
      13 March 2018 at 8:27 pm

      I really like both MdOs and am not a fan of OI, so I guess we’re on opposite ends of the spectrum ;) The Vanille and Musc are quite similar, so if you like one you’d probably like the other, with the reverse being true.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        13 March 2018 at 8:52 pm

        Ha! Isn’t it fine? And you’re right, Musc and Vanille are like sister scents. Both very much in the clean, refined style.

        I’m trying to make up my mind whether or not to order samples of the rose or the oud by MdO. STC is having a 40% off sale on some from that house. Have you tried either of them?

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        • clarissa says:
          14 March 2018 at 1:00 pm

          I tried rose. It is very pretty, very dewy. Not my cup of tea, – I prefer mine meaty and smoky :)

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  45. Jalapeno says:
    13 March 2018 at 4:50 pm

    Looks like my area got lucky with yesterday’s weather. ????

    No additional snow on the ground, and it seems that a lot of the snow that was already there melted with the rain. The gigantic piles of snow the plow left behind are about half the size that they originally were. I’m seeing fat buds on the forsythia bushes in my neighborhood, but no spring bulbs are up yet. Soon though… I can feel it! ????

    SOTD = L’Artisan L’eau d’Ambre Extreme EdP, from the sample stash. Someone yesterday was asking for lighter-weight ambers, and this might work. It’s not a sweet amber to me, and has a bit of a soapy vibe to it. YMMV, of course.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      13 March 2018 at 7:09 pm

      With Extreme at the end of the perfume name, I would have expected a heavy hitter! I shudder to think how anemic the non-Extreme is.

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      • cazaubon says:
        13 March 2018 at 7:47 pm

        They are both anemic to me.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        13 March 2018 at 7:50 pm

        “Extreme” seems to have about as much meaning as “Noir” does on a perfume bottle. Just my $0.02.

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        • Undina says:
          13 March 2018 at 8:34 pm

          Agree!

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      • kpaint says:
        13 March 2018 at 8:29 pm

        I haven’t worn it in ages, but the first time I wore it (early in the rabbit hole journey) I found it quite suffocating and heavy.

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        • Undina says:
          13 March 2018 at 8:35 pm

          Are you sure it was L’Artisan you tried?!! :)

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  46. Gail says:
    13 March 2018 at 5:21 pm

    Sitting at the dentists office now. When I get home I think it will be Chergui.

    I thought I didnt have many amber frags but I even participated with my vintage Poison yesterday. I could still smell it a bit this morning! And the office perfume hater/commenter didnt even smell it when I walked by.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      13 March 2018 at 7:06 pm

      Does perfume hater just make snide comments or has there been a formal complaint?

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      • Gail says:
        13 March 2018 at 8:19 pm

        The office is fragrance-free technically. There was a time that there were complaints about people’s laundry detergent or antiperspirants but then we said that they can buy our laundry and personal care products for us then. For the most part it means no perfume but I will cheat with some lotions and discreet perfume on occasion.

        My complainer is reformed smoker (who by the way made comments about all my dental appointments); she doesn’t go to the dentist (they are crooks doing unnecessary things). Yeah, it shows she doesn’t go..

        She also made comments one day that I must have “something on” when I used my Frederic Malle Iris hand creme. Well, I did, but she made such a production about it- fake coughing and choking.

        She forgets how smelly her breath and clothes were when she smoked. Sorry for the rant!!

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        • hajusuuri says:
          13 March 2018 at 8:25 pm

          A pox on her then. She probably still has bad breath!

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          • Gail says:
            13 March 2018 at 9:02 pm

            :smile:

        • kpaint says:
          13 March 2018 at 8:36 pm

          Scent-haters (and I’ve not dealt with many unless you count people who hate the scent of food) strike me as generally miserable people. Their reactions make me ponder the sanitized, smell-free world we live in, and further underscore my belief that if they were to appreciate and exercise their sense of smell, they’d have a much broader appreciation of their surroundings.

          In other words: sad, and too bad they’re missing out.

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          • Gail says:
            13 March 2018 at 9:19 pm

            So very true. And she complains about people’s lunch smells too.

        • lillyjo says:
          13 March 2018 at 8:46 pm

          What a miserable person. Sorry you have to listen to that all day.

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          • Gail says:
            13 March 2018 at 9:25 pm

            Thanks lillyjo. You nailed it! Miserable.

    • Petunia says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:01 pm

      Your coworker sounds like her issues are more about control and less about actual issues with scent. If she has medical issues related to scent, then her reactions are understandable. Misery does love company.

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  47. Eldiyen says:
    13 March 2018 at 6:51 pm

    I have a little baggie of samples labeled “Amber” and am determined to be done with them by the end of the week — yay community project!! Yesterday was pretty much the whole vial of Fiori d’Ambra on one arm and a dab of Ambra Aurea on the other to compare. Fiori had a salty skin quality to it that I liked. Ambra Aurea was rich and decadent and wonderful, but I couldn’t get an association with a candle out of my head.

    Today I started out with MdO Rose but pulled out one of the oldest samples I have – Anne Pliska. I think this seriously may have been in one of my first luckyscent orders 8-9 years ago. At first I smell — petitgrain?? I don’t think that’s supposed to be a note. I remember this being powdery, but right now I don’t get that impression. Maybe in the drydown it will come.

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    • cazaubon says:
      13 March 2018 at 7:48 pm

      I think that’s what bothers me about Ambra Aurea too, that candle smell.

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  48. hajusuuri says:
    13 March 2018 at 7:03 pm

    The cuo clashes with my decorating acheme so it’s a no go.

    SOTD = Penhaligon’s Clandestine Clara (or Clairvoyant Claire if you were reading my mind)

    Bitter rummy amber vanilla. It reminds me of AG Vanille Exquise. I don’t know if they still do it — i bought an empty Penhaligon’s-branded atomizer and the SA filled it with the perfume of my choice (~4 mL). I ended up getting a FB from eBay at 25% off retail.

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  49. Eldiyen says:
    13 March 2018 at 8:57 pm

    I am inspired by flopper’s generosity with the MdO Musc and have my own freebie to offer up. FB (sprayed a couple of times) of L’Orpheline. My mom got it for me when she went to Paris and it just kills me that it doesn’t work for me. I was planning on attempting a swap, but I’m feeling the love (and the wine haha!) Any late evening readers want it?? One caveat…please don’t expect timely delivery. I will need to look for the box and screw on top, and I hate the post office!!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      13 March 2018 at 9:02 pm

      Heh, I’ll take it from you and share the love!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      13 March 2018 at 9:02 pm

      And I will email you because I have it :-)

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      • Eldiyen says:
        13 March 2018 at 9:04 pm

        Awwwww I’m so glad you want it hajussuri!!! It is yours!

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  50. Undina says:
    13 March 2018 at 9:11 pm

    I know that I’m late but since it’s probably the only (or at least one of a few) CP project, in which I’m participating the whole week since I love amber perfumes and the weather cooperates, I decided to report: Ambre Russe by Parfum d’Empire. I sprayed just the tiniest amount in the morning but once my meetings were over and the person who doesn’t like perfumes left the office, I added a couple of hefty sprays.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      13 March 2018 at 11:20 pm

      Oh good, someone being naughty and not getting caught!

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