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Monday scent of the day 4/9

Posted by Robin on 9 April 2018 298 Comments

Another Monday, and where I am, still darned cold for April. It's also National Unicorn Day and National Winston Churchill Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I'm in Fendi Theorema. I figure it will be too warm to wear it soon.

Reminder: 4/13 will be Monopoly Friday. You Inherit $100....wear the fragrance (presumably from a sample or decant, but it could be from a bottle if you're planning to replace or stockpile) that you'll buy with your windfall. It has to be something you can actually buy for $100 or less! (If you never played the board game Monopoly, this is based on one of the "Community Chest" cards.)

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 Fendi Monster Wool Scarf ("This lightweight scarf by Fendi displays the designer's bright use of colour and iconic Piro-chan, the female Fendirumi character. The long, bandana style and luxuriously soft wool and cashmere blend will keep girls perfectly comfortable when the temperature drops.") is marked down to $203 at Childrensalon Outlet.

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  1. Jewel says:
    9 April 2018 at 9:09 am

    So Robin, the scarf is marketed towards girls? Um, yeah. I am wearing Serge Lutens Five O’Clock Au Gigembre. Need the warmth today. :)

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    • Robin says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:26 am

      Yes, girls!! Fendi has a whole line for children.

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      • Jewel says:
        12 April 2018 at 10:40 am

        Well, that kind of blows my mind! Cool, if you can afford it. :)

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      9 April 2018 at 12:28 pm

      I googled “Piro-chan” … and am still none the wiser as to the why!

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      • Kanuka says:
        9 April 2018 at 4:47 pm

        I googled it too…pokemon in mink coats…and yes, why?

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        • Deva says:
          9 April 2018 at 6:59 pm

          Why? Because it’s haute couture, of course????

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  2. Lovestosmellgood says:
    9 April 2018 at 9:11 am

    Monopoly…Caron Pour Homme from a sample

    Had a “afternoon” tea at my place yesterday. A friend baked quiche, homemade marshmallows with melted chocolate, macaroons, and lemon tarts .We drank Lapsang tea and did girl talk all afternoon…

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    • lizbee says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:04 am

      Sounds like a wonderful afternoon.

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    • lillyjo says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:11 am

      Yay for friend time, and melted chocolate!

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    • Ede97005 says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:14 am

      What a relaxing time!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:14 am

      Mmm, you smell good! I recently finished my sample and see that fragrancenet sells 750 ml bottles???? for less than a hundred bucks! A person could bathe in it-that’s a lot!

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      • kpaint says:
        9 April 2018 at 1:06 pm

        750????

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        • madtowngirl says:
          9 April 2018 at 1:18 pm

          Yes, 25 fluid ounces. I can’t even imagine how big that bottle is! For 71 bucks…maybe I should buy it for a split, I think a 10 ml decant would be less than a buck, lol.

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          • kpaint says:
            9 April 2018 at 1:53 pm

            That’s nuts!

      • AnnieA says:
        9 April 2018 at 6:00 pm

        750?! Good grief, that’s a wine-bottle’s worth!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      9 April 2018 at 12:38 pm

      oh my goodness..that is a lot!!!

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    • KellyC says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:09 pm

      Oh, that sounds so lovely!

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  3. Regina says:
    9 April 2018 at 9:27 am

    Good morning, I’m wearing Mitsouko, it snowed again, it will continue to snow, summer is a dead concept consigned to history, how is everyone?

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      9 April 2018 at 9:32 am

      You smell like peaches (in the snow)

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      • Regina says:
        9 April 2018 at 9:39 am

        What are “peaches”? They sound like a summer food; all memory of them is buried under the snow

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        • Lovestosmellgood says:
          9 April 2018 at 9:51 am

          Mitsouko has a peachy/cinnamon note that I love.. so you smell like a summer chypre in the snowy weather to me!

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        • Ede97005 says:
          9 April 2018 at 11:20 am

          LOL!

          A friend living in Brooklyn made a meme that basically had Winter shouting ” I’m not leaving. I’m not f*****ing leaving! This is MY HOME!”

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          • Robin says:
            9 April 2018 at 11:27 am

            Ack.

          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            9 April 2018 at 12:38 pm

            no.

    • mals86 says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:40 am

      We got snow, too. It’s pretty much melted now, but we woke up and looked outside and were stunned. Snow. Again.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:12 am

      That snow came to us after it hit you.????They say 60 by the end of the week though! Hang in there!

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    • lillyjo says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:14 am

      Snow here too, with a little rain. Just remember when summer finally gets here NO ONE is allowed to complain about the heat???? excluding Mals, of course ????

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      • madtowngirl says:
        9 April 2018 at 11:29 am

        Hehe, okay, note to self: No complaining.????

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        • lillyjo says:
          9 April 2018 at 1:58 pm

          It’s totally fine to complain about the humidity though, LOL

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    • Jiji says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:45 am

      Sometimes it snows in april….

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      • AngelaB says:
        10 April 2018 at 8:02 am

        Awwwwwww….;). :(

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    • Kyril says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:01 pm

      Scent twin! It’s a good scent for when it’s unusually cold for the season!

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    • KellyC says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:11 pm

      (((HUGS))) Regina!

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  4. Vegan Girl says:
    9 April 2018 at 9:30 am

    I’m in Le parfum de Thérèse by Frédéric Malle

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    • Calypso says:
      9 April 2018 at 9:58 am

      Heaven!

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  5. Jiji says:
    9 April 2018 at 9:38 am

    SotD is Indolis, bij Areej Le Dore

    Argh, I am starting to LOVE it, but I don’t want to…its so expensive.

    Mr Jiji and I are still working our way through a bunch of Amouage samples.
    A short recap:

    JOURNEY MAN
    We both liked the Man version a lot. I think Mr Jiji appreciated this one above average!

    JOURNEY WOMAN
    MR Jiji: “That’s just awful” He did not scrub, but held on to this statement the whole evening
    It reminded me a bit of that Vero Profumo perfume (Naja?)
    It was not THAT awful to me, but it was kinda plastic-y on my skin and fruit notes easily turn sour on me.
    I dont need this in my life…

    So the JOURNEY’s were part success, part failure
    And I really would not pair both these scents together.
    Like when you go out together and HE puts on MAN en she puts on WOMAN or vice versa.
    I reallyt dont know if thats the idea behind these duos but in this case, no. Its a horrible combination when you wear both at the same time.

    LYRIC
    We liked both versions! But I really need to try them again.
    We applied 2 hours before bedtime, so I guess I missed some development there seeing how most Amouages change overtime.

    Both the HONOURS were okay-ish but not a huge hit.
    I cant even remember what they smelled like haha. Not a big impression.

    Oh those names, I feel no connection between name and scent, and the names are all vague, so it makes it hard to remember what is what.
    Especially when you try them all in a row. :(

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      9 April 2018 at 9:54 am

      so funny how different all of our noses are. Journey Woman was love at first sniff for me, mostly because I love the opening of Osmanthus! Tea and apricots won me over as well..

      I bought a bottle but then swapped it out because I would never finish it and wanted someone who would…

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        9 April 2018 at 9:57 am

        Just went and dabbed some on..I still like Journey Woman, but to be fair, have not tried the man version!

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        • Jiji says:
          9 April 2018 at 1:26 pm

          Journey Man is very spicy and woody. First phase has some harsh edges and it is quite dry, but the long warm balsamic drydown is great.

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      • Jiji says:
        9 April 2018 at 11:06 am

        I like the tobacco in it. But first hour was just too harsh on my skin.
        Also, lots of rumours on the forums and blogd about lots of Amouage reformulations, so I would not be surprised you smelled a better version of it. ????

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      • Lisa D says:
        9 April 2018 at 1:10 pm

        Love Journey Woman, and although I might not finish your bottle, it is definitely in rotation over here.

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    • austenfan says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:06 am

      I think Journey Woman was my first Amouage scrubber. Or it was Honour. I get a bit hazy about the later Amouages as well, although the ones I like (Myths Woman) I remember very distinctly.
      I love Lyric Woman, but it needs a couple of wearings to be fully appreciated.
      Does your sample collection include Beloved or any of the Opus?

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      • Jiji says:
        9 April 2018 at 10:56 am

        Not sure if the set contains Beloved, will check when I get home.
        As for the Library collection, I only have a sample of Opus viii. Do you have any other recommendations?

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        • austenfan says:
          9 April 2018 at 11:05 am

          These get muddled in my brain just as much as Honour and Journey, but I know for a fact that I love Opus III, it’s a lovely soft floral with mimosa note.

          https://nstperfume.com/2010/11/05/amouage-library-collection-opus-iii-perfume-review/

          https://olfactoriastravels.com/2011/07/13/review-amouage-library-collection-opus-iii/

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          • Jiji says:
            9 April 2018 at 11:08 am

            That sounds good! On my to-sample-list. ????

        • Petunia says:
          9 April 2018 at 1:03 pm

          I second Opus III. It’s a beauty. I find it similar to Beloved, so never purchased.

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    • kpaint says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:09 pm

      I’m not a fan of Journey Woman, either. Osmanthus/apricot/peach is something I cannot do in perfume. I’ve smelled Honour but don’t remember it either ;)

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  6. Calypso says:
    9 April 2018 at 10:03 am

    Hi all, I am wearing the remains of last evening’s Anima Dulcis. Very vanilla-ish and comforting. I suffered another hip dislocation last week on Thursday night and had a repeat hospital visit, first night in the ER, second night recuperating. Now I am equipped with a very cumbersome, heavy, stifling hip brace which is meant to keep the hip prosthesis in place. It’s pretty discouraging. I have had to cancel my two big conference trips planned including the one to Budapest. On the bright side, I’ve had wonderful friends who’ve stepped in to help me with rides, grocery shopping, and even with cat feeding and litterbox cleaning. Another friend brought my mom up from Galveston. She has her own limitations but she was eager to see me and will be helpful in doing some cooking and cat feeding and just providing companionship.

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    • PriscillaE says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:51 am

      So sorry about your hip, but how great to have your friends and mother to help. Cat feeding and litter box cleaning can be especially trying with mobility issues.

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    • sweetgrass says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:22 am

      Sorry to hear about your hip. Hope you feel better soon! Glad you have good people around you to help out.

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    • Eschmeling says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:22 am

      I hope things will improve for you soon health-wise!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:31 am

      Oh no! So sorry about your hip! Hope you are on the mend soon!

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    • FearsMice says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:58 am

      I’m awfully sorry to hear about this. Hope the brace will help you heal properly/quickly. Lean on those friends, and enjoy the time with your mom!

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    • Koyel says:
      9 April 2018 at 12:09 pm

      Oof, so sorry about your hips :( but I’m really happy you have such great friends who can help you out!

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    • springpansy says:
      9 April 2018 at 12:36 pm

      Ugh, that is no fun for you. I hope things will heal and stabilize soon. Glad you have some help meanwhile.

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    • kpaint says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:10 pm

      Yikes! Here’s to a swift recovery! Never smelled Anima Dulcis but it sounds lovely.

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:18 pm

      Yikes! So glad you are getting help and can take the time to mend.

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    • Kanuka says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:40 pm

      That’s rotten luck. I hooe there is some long term solution on the horizon so you can feel more confident re. Travel etc.

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    • MMKinPA says:
      9 April 2018 at 3:15 pm

      Sorry about your hip,hope you heal quickly!

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    • missionista says:
      9 April 2018 at 4:43 pm

      Sorry to hear about your hip! Would it cheer you up to plan a truly fabulous visit to Budapest for when you are healed?

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    • crikey says:
      9 April 2018 at 5:44 pm

      oh, that’s tough. As a fellow hipster, you have my particular sympathy on the slower road to recovery. Here’s to strong healing, and the patience to see you through it.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      9 April 2018 at 8:13 pm

      Oh no!! Not again?!? So sorry to hear about your hip! Fingers and toes crossed that you heal quickly. ????

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    • AnnE says:
      9 April 2018 at 8:30 pm

      I’m so sorry to read this, how frustrating! I wish you a full and complete recovery when the brace comes off! Sounds like you are blessed with good friends. They will help you through. ????

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    • Undina says:
      9 April 2018 at 8:40 pm

      I’m so sorry you’re going through all that again. And I’m glad that you have support from your friends and family. I hope the cat also shows some appreciation and contributes to the healing (at least emotion-wise).

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    • hajusuuri says:
      9 April 2018 at 9:00 pm

      Ouch. Sorry you had another hip dislocation. Thank God for helpful neighbors and that your mom is with you.

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    • Elisa P says:
      9 April 2018 at 9:07 pm

      So sorry Calypso! But glad you have lots of supportive people to help out. I guess that’s maybe the silver lining? Hope you heal well.

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    • Robin says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:09 pm

      Adding my sympathies, Calypso, that’s rough luck.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:41 pm

      Oh, that is really bad news. I hope the brace does the trick and helps protect your hip and allows it to heal!

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  7. turbovivi says:
    9 April 2018 at 10:45 am

    Wearing the LV Le Jour Se Leve – I think I am pretty close to go and get a real bottle…. :P

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    • Calypso says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:48 am

      What’s it like?

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      • turbovivi says:
        9 April 2018 at 12:46 pm

        My children describe the scent as “pretty”, “clean”, “not what you normally wear” (which means floral – as I dodged floral for many years). Personally on me I smell a lot of osmanthus and jasmine and I like that. It is also bright and sparkling which is how I want to feel these days so it is a very healing scent right now.

        Cavallier-Belletrud also made Issey Miyake that made me feel that light and fluidity so overall I’d say I’m almost certain that I’m going to splurge a bottle soon.

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  8. Deva says:
    9 April 2018 at 10:49 am

    SOTD BoE. Speaking of Chanel, does anyone know if the les exclusifes are available for sniffing/purchase in the San Fran area?

    Happy Monday! Which, by the way, is the UGLIEST sister of the bunch ????

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    • springpansy says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:57 am

      Agreed. Tuesday just isn’t the same stage of ugliness.

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      • springpansy says:
        9 April 2018 at 10:59 am

        And to answer your question (although I don’t actually know), Seattle’s downtown Nordies has them, so I would be shocked if you could not find them somewhere in downtown SF.

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        • Deva says:
          9 April 2018 at 12:00 pm

          oh, I’m sure they are available there somewhere, but I don’t want to be running around in the middle of a bustling city looking for them. Kind of wanted to make a direct flight to the store, do my damage, and then leave. I’m not much of a big city gal and all the noise, traffic, skyscrapers, etc make me anxious and irritable. I want to just swoop in and swoop right out. =)

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          • springpansy says:
            9 April 2018 at 12:19 pm

            Ah, got it. Makes sense!

    • Eschmeling says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:23 am

      I believe there is a Chanel boutique in Union Square that carries them. At least there was 7 years ago!

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      • Deva says:
        9 April 2018 at 11:55 am

        Yes, thanks! I just looked it up and its on Geary St. ;)

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    • Robin says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:28 am

      Yeah, I think my thing with Tuesday is that Monday is *supposed* to be bad. Tuesday isn’t, but is often a let down.

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      • Robin says:
        9 April 2018 at 11:28 am

        Actually, just came to me that Tuesday is late March / Early April.

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        • Deva says:
          9 April 2018 at 11:57 am

          Well, let’s face it, the best days for almost everyone caught up in the M-F 9-5 grind is Saturday and Sunday. The rest are just fillers for the weekend. =)

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        • kpaint says:
          9 April 2018 at 1:13 pm

          In that both = a long, long wait until the payoff comes, I’ll agree.

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    • sunnlitt says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:39 am

      Probably at Neiman Marcus.

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      • Deva says:
        9 April 2018 at 11:57 am

        thanks, I will give them a look see.

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    • Koyel says:
      9 April 2018 at 12:10 pm

      Yeah, there’s also a Chanel stand-alone shop in Union Square!

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      • Koyel says:
        9 April 2018 at 12:10 pm

        Oops, I see others have already told you this.

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:16 pm

      Hey Deva, if you have an inclination to visit SF’s veiw (errrr that would be Oakland) send me an email! ann dottie eisenberg attagirl comcast dottie net

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      • Deva says:
        9 April 2018 at 3:27 pm

        Will do!

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    • SFguy says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:27 pm

      NM has them all.

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      • Deva says:
        9 April 2018 at 3:28 pm

        Oh, good to know! I’d prefer to avoid the Chanel boutique if possible.

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    • pixel says:
      9 April 2018 at 4:57 pm

      Hey, let us know if/when you head to SF, perhaps we can meet up.

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      • Deva says:
        9 April 2018 at 5:27 pm

        I will do that. Schedule right now is MIA…! I was *supposed* to start today, but now delayed until the 16th. If anyone in the area wants do a group meetup, I’m thinking weekend would be best? Please chime in if you’re interested, and say what works for you, and we can have our own sniffapalooza????

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  9. springpansy says:
    9 April 2018 at 10:56 am

    On a quick visit to see friends back in Colorado (moved from there to Seattle last July). Brought only Gypsy Water and BK Amber Oud and they’ve been perfect.

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    • tiffanie says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:05 am

      I have a sample of Gypsy Water I need to break out. Enjoy your mini-vacay with friends! :D

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    • lizbee says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:13 am

      Both are beautiful.

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  10. tiffanie says:
    9 April 2018 at 10:57 am

    SotD = Parfums DelRae Debut, my late entry for last Friday’s Top 10 of Spring project.

    Hey-hey, perfume friends. I’ve caught my breath after an internet-free week spent with my extended family. A highlight was walking in Muir Woods with my parents. And I learned that sometimes when you’re hunting for unicorns, life gives you a goat. Minions are so cute. And so are Fendirumi!

    It was also a perfume-free week. Not because I needed to avoid wearing scent, rather I was focused on my people and the time we spent together. I noticed a few perfumes in the wild . . . Alien, Beige, Daisy, No. 5, Vol de Nuit, a fruity patchouli a few times.

    I missed the damage report, so let me think. Last quarter I received the fabulous Eau de Gaga in a freebie-turned-swap, sent three bottles to new homes. That nets out to minus two bottles. Go me!

    Goodies arrived from three uber-fabulous perfumistas. Balanced those out by mailing away some samples and my first ever attempts at decants. (Oooh, scary!)

    The sting of my no-new-bottles-pledge was further softened by ten 1ml samples from STC. Whew! I feel better now. Confession is good for the soul and the nose.

    Let’s have a great week, NSTers.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:09 am

      Nice to see you back tiffanie. Sounds like you had a lovely week. I once saw a bumper sticker here in Madison that read: The most important things in life are not things. I couldn’t have said it better myself. Have a great week.????

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      • tiffanie says:
        9 April 2018 at 8:40 pm

        hi madtowngirl, that’s a great bumper sticker. :D

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    • LizzieB says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:31 am

      Sounds like a great time. And goats! Goats are the comedians of the animal kingdom.

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      • tiffanie says:
        9 April 2018 at 8:42 pm

        Agree, goats are funny!

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    • springpansy says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:54 am

      Enjoyed your post! Was it a fainting goat?

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      • Catanosmia says:
        9 April 2018 at 2:56 pm

        My daughters are fascinated by the fainting goats!

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        • springpansy says:
          9 April 2018 at 3:54 pm

          I kind of am, too.

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      • tiffanie says:
        9 April 2018 at 8:44 pm

        thanks, springpansy! Fainting goats are hilarious.

        I watched the latest Minions movie with younger members of my family. A goat is mistaken for a unicorn because he has just one horn.

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    • Deva says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:54 am

      Great idea to just unplug and enjoy friends and family. Sounds like you have some sample testing to start, so have fun!

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      • tiffanie says:
        9 April 2018 at 8:45 pm

        An unplugged week is nice.

        I have a just-arrived goodie bag of CdG samples sitting on my desk. They’re up next! ;)

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:12 pm

      Your happy week is contagious! :-) :-) :-)

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      • tiffanie says:
        9 April 2018 at 8:45 pm

        Yay! Let’s happy dance all week. :D

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      • Elisa P says:
        9 April 2018 at 9:02 pm

        Agreed! Sounds wonderful. I haven’t tried unplugging in ages. Good to know it’s survivable and enjoyable!

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:46 pm

      I’ve been to Muir Woods on my own, and it was a lovely experience. It always makes my heart glad when I hear that others got the chance to visit it too. What a treat to see it with your folks! That’s a memory to treasure. ????❤️

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  11. hannahmom says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:01 am

    I am looking to live the Friday challenge all week ! I have so many cheap and cheerfuls ( as Portia calls them) that I could likely do a few weeks !!

    Today – Ava Luxe Vanilla Musk Oil – Retails for $30.00
    This house does some amazing scents – I cannot recommend them enough.

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    • mals86 says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:16 am

      I haven’t tried any Ava Luxe since, gosh, probably 2009. I thought she suspended operations a few years ago, and I suppose I didn’t realize she was back. (If I’ve got that right, anyway).

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      • hannahmom says:
        9 April 2018 at 11:25 am

        I have been buying from her for a few years now – I did not know she had ever stepped away. . The Honey and Vanilla Musk are favourites in oil form, while the Moroccan Mint Tea EDP is a summertime necessity.

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  12. madtowngirl says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:03 am

    It is darned cold for April here too! I woke to a surprise dusting of snow on the ground, BUT it is supposed to be 60 and sunny by Thursday, so spring is on the way!
    SotD is Dame Orange Blossom from a sample. I do really like this one. I think my sample may actually be the perfume oil…????, it seems more viscous than perfume.

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    • Robin says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:32 am

      Really, really hope it warms up! I need to try that Dame.

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  13. PriscillaE says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:03 am

    I’m wearing Dame Desert Rose, because I couldn’t find my favorite Dame, which is New Musk Man.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:24 am

      House twins! I really like New Musk Man too but I feel like it is more citrus on my skin than musk.

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      • hannahmom says:
        9 April 2018 at 11:26 am

        I get a deep musky and stone fruit from New Musc Man, but perhaps that is because I bought the oil.

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  14. mals86 says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:07 am

    It’s cold out. My tulips are frozen, poor things.

    Wearing vintage Tresor parfum.

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    • LizzieB says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:32 am

      Oh you smell good.

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  15. lizbee says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:12 am

    I’m in Profumum Roma Confetto, which I would consider a good contender for this week’s challenge. The travel spray is $74 at Luckyscent, and while it’s not a lot of ml for the money, the scent lasts forEVER. (My skin eats up everything. Not this, though.) I get compliments on my fragrance days after spraying (yes, days!) if I wear a jacket or scarf with days-old Confetto on it.

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    • lillyjo says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:18 am

      Was just checking out Confetto this morning. Sounds awesome !

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    • madtowngirl says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:23 am

      Oh man! Instant lemming. (I have wondered about that one…)

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  16. cazaubon says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:17 am

    It’s my birthday today, wearing the Aedes Pelargonium my husband gifted me. Heading out for lunch to a French bistro with a local Montreal perfumista friend. It snowed here yesterday and it’s just below freezing now, but at leasr it’s sunny!

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    • lillyjo says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:19 am

      Happy sunny Birthday!

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    • Eschmeling says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:26 am

      Happy Birthday! I was thinking of you as I drove down Narragansett Ave on Friday…

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      • cazaubon says:
        9 April 2018 at 6:47 pm

        NIce!!

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    • LizzieB says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:33 am

      Have a great birthday!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:33 am

      Happy Birthday!????Have a wonderful day!

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    • Deva says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:51 am

      Happy Birthday to you! Hope you have a great day =)

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    • FearsMice says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:59 am

      Happy Birthday!!!

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    • Ede97005 says:
      9 April 2018 at 12:06 pm

      Happy Birthday! Enjoy the sunshine and the wonderful food!

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:06 pm

      Happy birthday! Enjoy the day!!!

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    • Kanuka says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:38 pm

      Happy birthday to you , Ms Montreal ! I hope you have a joyful year ahead.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:55 pm

      Happy birthday!

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    • MMKinPA says:
      9 April 2018 at 3:17 pm

      Happy Birthday!

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    • JadainGA says:
      9 April 2018 at 3:18 pm

      Happy Birthday! Hope your day is epicly awesome! :)

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    • Elisa P says:
      9 April 2018 at 3:48 pm

      Many happy returns of the day to you, cazaubon!

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    • Petunia says:
      9 April 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Happy birthday! I hope you have fun with your friend!

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    • pixel says:
      9 April 2018 at 4:56 pm

      Happy Birthday! Hope your lunch was fabulous!

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    • Calypso says:
      9 April 2018 at 5:05 pm

      Happy Birthday! Or should I say, Bon anniversaire!

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      • Calypso says:
        9 April 2018 at 5:05 pm

        Bonne

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      • cazaubon says:
        9 April 2018 at 6:48 pm

        No, you were right the first time – anniversaire is masculine. :-)

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    • Barqs says:
      9 April 2018 at 5:35 pm

      Happy birthday Cazaubon !!!

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    • crikey says:
      9 April 2018 at 5:45 pm

      many happy returns of the day!
      May your year be as fabulous as your fragrances.

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    • cazaubon says:
      9 April 2018 at 6:49 pm

      Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes, it was a good day! I had maple pecan pie for dessert. :-)

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      • Robin says:
        9 April 2018 at 10:18 pm

        Adding my late good wishes and very happy to hear you had a dessert!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      9 April 2018 at 8:16 pm

      Happy Scented Birthday! ???? ????

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    • Gail says:
      9 April 2018 at 8:43 pm

      Happy Birthday! Your dessert sounds fabulous.

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    • Undina says:
      9 April 2018 at 8:51 pm

      Happy Birthday! (but haven’t you just had one a week ago together with your daughter?)

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      • cazaubon says:
        10 April 2018 at 7:55 am

        Her birthday is the 1st, mine is the 9th, but we celebrate together because the wisteria blooms in San Diego on the 1st and we always take a photo together in front of the flowers on her birthday.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      9 April 2018 at 9:12 pm

      Happy birthday although I thought it was on April 1st!

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      • cazaubon says:
        10 April 2018 at 7:53 am

        You probably saw that on my facebook page, which is under my dog’s name – her birthday is April 1st. :-)

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:50 pm

      Happy scented birthday, Cazaubon!

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  17. lillyjo says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:23 am

    I’m in Cuir Amethyst today. I’ve got my “Keith Richards” boots and scarf on. Had to channel my inner Rock Star . Have a great day everyone! ✌????????????????

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    • madtowngirl says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:37 am

      ????! (you forgot this emoji: ????)

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      • Deva says:
        9 April 2018 at 11:50 am

        Ha!

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      • kpaint says:
        9 April 2018 at 1:18 pm

        LOL!

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      • lillyjo says:
        9 April 2018 at 2:06 pm

        Ha! Was on my break, ran out of time????

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    • Elisa P says:
      9 April 2018 at 3:47 pm

      Excellent! Rock on lillyjo! Hopefully your resemblance to KR ends with the outfit ????

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      • lillyjo says:
        9 April 2018 at 4:29 pm

        Well….. there is the issue of my hair… but it’s more Moonstruck Cher than Keith.

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        • Elisa P says:
          9 April 2018 at 5:39 pm

          Oh, that’s enviable to me!

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          • lillyjo says:
            9 April 2018 at 7:10 pm

            My son recently said , uh… Mom, do you think your hair will ever not look like the 80’s? Asking very serious. No, son, I’m afraid not.

          • Elisa P says:
            9 April 2018 at 8:54 pm

            Lol! That’s cute. Well, the 80s styles are having their heyday again so you’re right on trend!

  18. She-ra says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:29 am

    Comparing Il Profumo Bourbon Vanille and Montale Sweet Vanilla today to see if they are similar and if I need a FB of the latter.

    Important work. ????

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    • cazaubon says:
      9 April 2018 at 6:49 pm

      I did not find them that similar, what was your impression?

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    • Robin says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:19 pm

      Somebody has to do it!

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  19. Eschmeling says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:29 am

    Good Morning all,
    I’m in Chanel 19 Poudre that was a generous extra in my last swap. I feel professional and sophisticated.
    I missed the spring top 10 and will have to read what everyone contributed.
    Went to the Nordstrom in the San Diego UTC mall Saturday night with a colleague and got showered with Byredo samples (I was mostly just trying to see what lines this particular Nordstrom carried but the SA caught up with me as I was sniffing the Byredo bottles).
    Also got a Hermes Citron Noir sample which I’m excited about – lots to try! Happy Monday and I hope the snow will end soon for those of you who are in it.

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    • lizbee says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:59 am

      Oooh. I’m in SD, too. Had no idea I could find Byredo in town! Yay! Do you know if they have the body products too?

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      • Eschmeling says:
        9 April 2018 at 4:00 pm

        Sorry, I don’t really remember. But – they have their own counter, so I would guess that means they have more than just fragrance (they don’t have their own person, though). These are all proper samples, rather than Nordstrom made ones, by the way.

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      • cazaubon says:
        9 April 2018 at 6:50 pm

        They have some of them, best to call and see if they have what you want.

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    • Koyel says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:21 pm

      Ooh, I had forgotten about the existence of Citron Noir (or perhaps I never knew about it?). Looking forward to hearing about that one! I am awfully fond of Hermes scents.

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  20. Ede97005 says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:36 am

    Happy Monday!

    1) Meanwhile, in Portland, it has been rainy, windy and mild, and the grass is growing like crazy!

    2) We have a possible high of 70F today.

    3) SOTD: Philosykos, which seems just perfect for today.

    4) Did a final RCA on the fence before ordering materials. a) There were posts, but they were not anchored with concrete or bracings. b) Railings were not well done, so they weakened by windstorms, wet weather and lack of bracings. c) Wild ivy had crept in the fencing for the town homes, further weakening the fence posts and pickets. I spent some time yesterday clipping off revived ivy and doing final measurements.
    The neighbor has not stirred to do a damn thing, and when I told people at Home Depot, they just shook their head and said “typical”. But it has now been 6 months, and 3 letters (from me) and a lack of action other than “Oh, I am gonna call my insurance company” and nothing since then. So for my upcoming birthday, I am gonna get myself a fence and install it myself (with some help, of course).

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    • Deva says:
      9 April 2018 at 11:49 am

      Oh, I must have missed the whole fence issue. Is it a wooden privacy fence? Happy you’re going to get to 70 today, hopefully you’ll have some sunshine to go with it. You smell great, BTW!

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      • Ede97005 says:
        9 April 2018 at 12:27 pm

        It was both a privacy fence and property dividing line. So I am gonna do my side and place his fencing (that landed in my yard) in his back yard, so He can decide what to do with the lumber.

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        • Deva says:
          9 April 2018 at 12:31 pm

          Neighbors! What a hassle. He may just be dragging his feet because he’s waiting for you to cough up the (costly) new fence…

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          • Ede97005 says:
            9 April 2018 at 1:07 pm

            Yup, basically. Very jerkish and irresponsible. He will get the pleasure of dealing with with the lumber waste and I will get a nice back garden to enjoy for the summer though.

        • hajusuuri says:
          9 April 2018 at 9:14 pm

          I hope he doesn’t just leave it there to rot and attract termites!

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:03 pm

      I’m with Robert Frost that I am not so certain that “good fences make good neighbors.” But I am certain that bad fences make bad neighbors! Too many stories to recount here. Gah!

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      • Ede97005 says:
        9 April 2018 at 1:22 pm

        Oh, indeed! Bad construction CAN and DOES make for bad motivations and relations!

        BONUS DRAMA: Because of no privacy, I am able to discern that there some sketchy stuff going down next door. Ah, MIO DIOS!

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    • Koyel says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:25 pm

      My parents’ crappy neighbors put up a fence that stole 1′ of my parents’ property. My parents decided not to do anything in order to maintain neighborliness. Then, of course, the father of the family was charged with embezzling money from his law firm, was disbarred, and went to some kind of gentlemen’s prison. “I should’ve guessed he’d do something like that,” grumbled my mother. “Clearly, he’s a practiced thief. He stole 1′ of our land.”

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      • Ede97005 says:
        9 April 2018 at 2:03 pm

        I am totally stealing a foot of space since I am putting up a new fence.

        THAT SAID, funny how sketchy and unethical neighbors turn out to be sketchy, unethical people.

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        • Deva says:
          9 April 2018 at 3:33 pm

          When I bought my house, the surveyor flagged my property line, upon which the neighbor had encroached about 10-15’. One day before I moved in, I pulled up and saw him out there picking up each flag and moving it to enlarge his lot. Illegally. Hard lesson is that most people you work with/live with/ deal with on a daily basis are potentially and most likely sketchy in one way or another. Same goes for the person in the mirror! ????

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          • Ede97005 says:
            9 April 2018 at 4:57 pm

            Man, I know I am sketchy, especially when it comes to grapes in the produce section:

            Cashier: We can weigh those grapes for you.

            ME: (mouth STUFFED with grapes) Oh, I wasn’t gonna get grapes, just apples.

            Cashier: *sighs*

            But for real, I don’t (expletive deleted) with interesting people, shall we say, where God and everybody can see! That is why I need a fence! My eyes!

      • hajusuuri says:
        9 April 2018 at 9:24 pm

        My Ethics professor at B-school put the fear of fraud and other financial shenanigans when he brought in a guest speaker was incarcerated at one of the “gentlemen” prisons. A prison is a prison is a prison.

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    • kpaint says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:00 pm

      My parents had a tall wooden fence surrounding their backyard which was fairly old by the time new neighbors moved in next door. They had 3 young boys who used the fence to kick soccer balls against. So there was a constant “pound pound pound” in addition to frequent flying soccer balls coming over the fence into my parents’ yard.

      It seemed that the neighbors encouraged their boys to engage in this behavior. It infuriated my mom, particularly when a flying ball came within a few inches of hitting her 95 yo mother in the head.

      I told her to tear down their fence (which was already in bad shape) as I was sure the neighbors would build one if it was gone. She did and they did.

      Your neighbor is clearly playing the same game with you ;)

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      • Ede97005 says:
        9 April 2018 at 2:05 pm

        To make it even worse, I have seen the neighbor encouraging his dogs to go wee in my backyard, so I am sure that is his deal. He gets to have his lumber waste placed in his yard where he can decide to rebuild his side of the fence or dispose of it.

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  21. sweetgrass says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:37 am

    It’s in the 50s here in Houston today, so I’m enjoying it by wearing Zoologist Camel. Used up the last little bit of my sample. I think I at least need a travel spray of this one.

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    • Catanosmia says:
      9 April 2018 at 12:20 pm

      I love that they have travel sprays for their scents!

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      9 April 2018 at 12:55 pm

      I know! That Camel is very nice. It was a bit fleeting on me however.

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  22. Eleebelle says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:49 am

    I’m exhausted, and everything I’m wearing today is a little muted, including Une Amourette, which I think of as the perfume equivalent of mauve or nude lipstick (always flattering, pretty, and incredibly versatile). In honor of Unicorn Day, though, maybe I’ll add some sparkles later. I’ve recently developed quite a collection of glittery lipsticks, after all :)

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    • Robin says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:22 pm

      Joining you in utter exhaustion, Eleebelle! But sounds like you managed more sparkle today than I did ????

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  23. JadainGA says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:49 am

    Good morning Y’all….

    Back to work after a nice week off with the kids and hubs! We had a staycation, and we all enjoyed having nothing on schedule for a few days! :)

    Back to it today, wearing ELdO You or Someone Like You. Every time I wear this one, I like it even more!

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      9 April 2018 at 12:42 pm

      I am waiting for warmer weather to pull out my bottle of that one–one of the few fb’s (albeit a small one–maybe 1 oz?) I purchased last year!

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    • missionista says:
      9 April 2018 at 4:52 pm

      Jada, you get an enabler pin for telling us about the ELdO sale. I got some samples and a couple of small bottles in that…

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  24. Dawn says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:51 am

    It’s in the upper 30’s here and freezing my butt off in Cleveland. I’m wearing Rose de Nuit today and loving every second of that slutty rose.

    You smell fabulous in Theorema, Robin!

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    • Robin says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:23 pm

      Why thank you, and of course so do you!

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  25. Koyel says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:54 am

    Yesterday, we learned that our flight to Paris tomorrow (Tuesday) was canceled due to Air France strikes (what’s new?). After FIVE HOURS on the phone, we managed to get flights on Tuesday morning on Delta via Seattle.

    This morning, I tried to check in for said flight, and now have been on hold for half an hour with three different people in order to get my ticket reissued because apparently someone screwed up and failed to connect my SFO-SEA flight to my SEA-CDG flight. I am filled up with bitterness and anxiety.

    My boyfriend has been forcing us to meditate for the past few months, and I’m trying really hard tob think about the anxiety-related guided meditations. Is it working? Unclear.

    SOTD is Rose de Petra again. A bit over that $100 limit (…a bunch over; 85 % over, to be specific), but let’s say they will produce a 20-mL travel spray for $100. Yep, that’s what I’d get right now.

    Or I’d spend the money on a TaskRabbit to stay on hold with Delta/Air France for me.

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    • Catanosmia says:
      9 April 2018 at 12:23 pm

      My 13 year old niece got stuck an extra night in London on a school trip due to the strikes. I can’t imagine having to reschedule and find accommodations for a class full of teenagers. It’s stressful enough to have to do it for yourself. Breathe deeply–you smell fab!

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      • Koyel says:
        9 April 2018 at 12:27 pm

        Geez, that’s awful. I remember getting stuck in Frankfurt overnight because of AF strikes a couple years ago, and seeing a children’s football team sitting forlornly around while their chaperones looked like they were going crazy. I was too absorbed by my own misery to empathize with them, but in retrospect, it must’ve sucked for those chaperones to try to figure out what to with all those children.

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    • Deva says:
      9 April 2018 at 12:28 pm

      Well, not sure forced meditation is very effective ????. Best of luck with you travel plans. I hope everything works out for you.

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      • Koyel says:
        9 April 2018 at 12:31 pm

        I am VERY EXCITED TO TELL YOU and everyone else that after 70 min on the phone, I HAVE TICKETS TO FRANCE! I feel so relieved. Ahhhhhh. And now I’m late for things I have to do at work. Ugh.

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        • springpansy says:
          9 April 2018 at 12:53 pm

          Yay (for tickets)!

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        • Deva says:
          9 April 2018 at 1:09 pm

          Hot dog! Very happy for you! Have a lovely trip and then come back here to NST and confess all your perfume purchasing sins! ????

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        • KellyC says:
          9 April 2018 at 1:16 pm

          Yaaaayyyy for tickets!

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        • kpaint says:
          9 April 2018 at 1:22 pm

          Geez, what a relief! Sorry you had to deal with all of that :( :(

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        • Catanosmia says:
          9 April 2018 at 3:00 pm

          Hooray!!!! I hope your trip is so wonderful it makes you forget about this mess! Safe travels :)

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        • missionista says:
          9 April 2018 at 4:53 pm

          Woo hoo, France! BUY ALL THE PERFUME!!!

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        • Robin says:
          9 April 2018 at 10:24 pm

          Oh good!!

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        9 April 2018 at 12:39 pm

        I am with Deva..forced meditation..no.

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    • lizbee says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:01 pm

      Yay for tickets! And Big Yay for Rose de Petra, too. She’s a beauty.

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    • lillyjo says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:15 pm

      Yay for the tickets! And forced meditation probably breeds resentment instead of relaxation. But I’m very excited for your trip!

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    • SFguy says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:35 pm

      Transit strikes are scheduled throughout the country (in response to proposed labor reforms). You may be able to find a list online (metro, trains, etc.). Part of the French rhythm of life….

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      • Koyel says:
        9 April 2018 at 2:38 pm

        Oh no, the metro too??? I know about the SNCF strikes, and it sounds like we won’t be affected by those, thankfully!

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    • Elisa P says:
      9 April 2018 at 4:04 pm

      Glad you got that sorted out! I hope your trip is smooth sailing from here and looking forward to a full report!
      I meditate almost daily, and it is helpful, but the Key is to apply its principals during frustrating phone calls etc. which I often forget to do.

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    • crikey says:
      9 April 2018 at 5:48 pm

      hope you have a wonderful time in Paris!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      9 April 2018 at 8:20 pm

      OMG, so sorry that you had last minute shenanigans with your plane tickets! Have a wonderful time in Paris! ✈

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    • Gail says:
      9 April 2018 at 9:01 pm

      Yay!! Glad everything worked out for you! Enjoy your vacation.

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  26. SheriG says:
    9 April 2018 at 11:57 am

    If that scarf were silk instead of wool, it could almost pass for Hermes. And speaking of Hermes, I’m in Jour d’Hermes today because we’re supposed to have a one-day taste of spring – 70 degrees and sunny. Only one day, but still, woohooo!

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    • KellyC says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:18 pm

      Enjoy your day of spring, you smell great.

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      • SheriG says:
        9 April 2018 at 3:46 pm

        Thanks Kelly!

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    • kpaint says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:23 pm

      It’s sunny here, too, not nearly as warm, but I’ll take the one-day respite.

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      • SheriG says:
        9 April 2018 at 3:48 pm

        Nice! I grew up where you are (not all that far from where I live now), and in either place a sunny springlike day in April is definitely something to enjoy.

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  27. FearsMice says:
    9 April 2018 at 12:09 pm

    SOTD is TF Black Orchid edp. I can only wear it if a.) it’s cold outside, and b.) I’m in a particular mood. I’d never need a whole bottle, no matter how cheap, but I am glad I have a little bit of it.

    In a frenzy of optimism last Saturday, I went to the garden center and bought bulbs and plants to set out. They are shivering and sulking in the garage. Sigh…

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    • Koyel says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:28 pm

      I like it in early, wet spring :) It was one of my early perfume loves, and one of my very first swaps ~2 years ago!

      (PS, drop me a line if you’re still interested in the Vetiver Oriental decant.)

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    • Jiji says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:30 pm

      You smell great!
      Yes I agree, to me black orchid smells best when its freezing outside. Though I also wear it on those colder windy and rainy spring and autumn evenings.

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  28. chibibrooklyn says:
    9 April 2018 at 12:10 pm

    i’m going commando today, since i went to bed with a migraine and woke up with a migraine, sigh. instead i’m planning what perfumes i’ll pack for my trip to new york this weekend. we’re going to see david bowie is, so minotaure is a given :)
    what fragrant stores/boutiques are a must-visit?

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    • lillyjo says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:16 pm

      Hope that migraine goes away soon.

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      • chibibrooklyn says:
        10 April 2018 at 9:58 am

        thanks! i am feeling better today :)

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    • missionista says:
      9 April 2018 at 4:54 pm

      Osswald in Manhattan, Twisted Lily in Brooklyn…

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    • Elisa P says:
      9 April 2018 at 8:44 pm

      Sorry about the migraine???? But, exciting about the David Bowie exhibit! I’ve heard good things and plan to take a weekday off to see it myself.
      Will echo Twisted Lily and Osswald. I also enjoy Aedes.

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      • chibibrooklyn says:
        10 April 2018 at 9:59 am

        thanks! i’m feeling better today. we’re going on friday, so i hope the crowds will be thinner than on the weekend proper.

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  29. foxbins says:
    9 April 2018 at 12:26 pm

    I’m wearing Sud Magnolia today for a springy lift. Plus, I must mow the lawn while it’s dry–another week of rain is in the forecast.

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    • Kanuka says:
      9 April 2018 at 4:50 pm

      I’m hoping I mowed the lawns for the last time until spring. Enjoy your dry day

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  30. Oakland Fresca says:
    9 April 2018 at 12:39 pm

    In DSH’s Parfum de Luxe. I really should be in a pink gold damask silk for this one. It is a beauty!

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    • lizbee says:
      9 April 2018 at 1:11 pm

      Oh, my. I don’t know that perfume, but I’m all for pink gold damask silk. (Runs up the stairs for wallet and then heads to DSH website with cc in hand.)

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        9 April 2018 at 1:28 pm

        I found the image I was thinking about: https://yakymour.wordpress.com/2018/01/20/oscar-de-la-renta-oscar-white-gold/

        Totally coincidental that it is coupled with a perfume promo here!

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        • Koyel says:
          9 April 2018 at 1:29 pm

          Wow, I want that dress!

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        • lizbee says:
          9 April 2018 at 1:58 pm

          So elegant.

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  31. jjlook says:
    9 April 2018 at 1:16 pm

    Bois d’armenie. I finished my decant of the weaker/newer version, and am into to the decant of the good stuff (counterintuitive?).
    Still a pretty warm/cuddly scent as it isn’t a bright spring day here.

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    • Robin says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:27 pm

      It does seem counterintuitive for a 10-ish year old fragrance, but that seems to be the way these days!

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  32. KellyC says:
    9 April 2018 at 1:45 pm

    Aaaaaargh Monday again…. :(

    I’m in Blackberry and Bay today. I can still smell it, so that’s a plus. Lots of the JMs fade fast but this one sticks around for me.

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    • lillyjo says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:17 pm

      You smell wonderful!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      9 April 2018 at 8:22 pm

      Have you tried JM’s Pomegranate Noir? That one seems to have decent longevity for me.

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    • Undina says:
      9 April 2018 at 9:02 pm

      You smell good!

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  33. nicolasix says:
    9 April 2018 at 2:02 pm

    Already hot here (calm down, desert) and I’m in FM’s En Passant. I didn’t love this one last spring, but I seem to be loving it now? Noses are a mystery.

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    • kpaint says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:11 pm

      Right? What works one year may not work the next, and vice versa.

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    • lizbee says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:28 pm

      Noses really are a mystery, which makes it really difficult to get rid of the decants and samples that don’t work for me because what if I love them later?

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    • pixel says:
      9 April 2018 at 5:06 pm

      Yeah. Last year I loved saffron as a note. This year, I don’t. Why?? I have no idea.

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  34. hajusuuri says:
    9 April 2018 at 2:02 pm

    I rarely comment on the SOTD pictures. I know why it’s on markdown. I’ll be nice ????

    SOTD = Jo Malone Honey & Crocus

    Holy Crocus. I don’t think I’ve ever smelled crocus before but howver much there is of it in this perfume, ????

    For those concerned about lavender, iI didn’t detect any.

    I’m on theme as a 30 mL bottle of this is USD70, cheaper if you purchased this with a promotion.

    Thanks to everyone who responded to my BB and CC cream questions over the weekend. I have some shopping to do and quite timely too with the upcoming Sephora VIB discounts!

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    • Eschmeling says:
      9 April 2018 at 4:06 pm

      I tried this, hajusuuri, based no your comments (and that charity decant you were doing) – to me, I smell rum raisin (or zuppa inglese) ice cream waffle cone. I was intrigued!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        9 April 2018 at 7:08 pm

        It’s wonderful, isn’t it? I was going to describe this as a Cuddlefluff™️ as I am getting the creamy warmth of saffron, very similar to Safran Troublant

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    • Elisa P says:
      9 April 2018 at 6:49 pm

      I’ve sniffed the crocusi growing in my yard and they have no discernible smell to me.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        9 April 2018 at 7:11 pm

        Ha! So it seems no creocuz was harmed in the making of this perfume.

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        • Elisa P says:
          9 April 2018 at 8:45 pm

          Ha! It’s a good bet.

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    • Robin says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:28 pm

      You don’t have to be nice, I don’t choose the images because they are things I like or want!

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      • Robin says:
        9 April 2018 at 10:29 pm

        And adding, even if I did, you still don’t have to be nice :-)

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        • Petunia says:
          9 April 2018 at 10:47 pm

          I purchased a few of the Wrendale Pottery teacups after seeing a picture Good Hare Day in one of your Scent Of The Day posts. Love them!

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  35. kpaint says:
    9 April 2018 at 2:08 pm

    This week’s CP may be a bit of a challenge for me. There are only two bottles I’m lemming right now: one’s a blind buy and one I’ve sampled in the past but don’t have access to anymore.

    I’m on point in HG Arbolé Arbolé, though. Community Chest wouldn’t get me a FB but it’d buy me two 10ml travel bottles, which I’d happily accept.

    My volunteer position ends Friday. I guess I’ll have to find one of those job things soon. Hmmm

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  36. Barqs says:
    9 April 2018 at 2:08 pm

    Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber

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  37. Elisa P says:
    9 April 2018 at 2:17 pm

    I’m a little LOTV obsessed this year. I’m testing out Jessica McClintock EDT courtesy of Floralgal. It’s quite nice if you like LOTV. Clean, a bit green, fairly sheer.
    This could theoretically be my Monopoly $ scent since it’s ridiculously inexpensive.
    Also on my list to try is CdG Lily…

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    • lillyjo says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:19 pm

      I actually went through 3 bottles of JM back in the day. It really is beautiful.

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      • Elisa P says:
        9 April 2018 at 5:41 pm

        The drydown gets a little bitter on me, but I like it otherwise.

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  38. waterdragon says:
    9 April 2018 at 2:35 pm

    Morning. Have to be quick: my iPad is moribund and my phone is nearly out of charge. Am wearing Fatih Sultan Mehmed: warm, soft, encompassing, a delicate chypre dusted with sugar, stays a skin scent. I love it. It’s very beautiful.

    Eric sends his love: he has a berry stain on his elegant nose from helping me with my breakfast. Titus began to lick him clean, but obviously got distracted. Titus doesn’t have huge powers of concentration. Alexander is mountaineering in the wardrobe. I must fetch the water pistol to discourage him… be well, all.

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    • Kanuka says:
      9 April 2018 at 2:44 pm

      I had a look at the website for these scents and I thought the perfumes sounded great but they didn’t always connect very well to their names and the little stories . I mean the perfume nites went in one direction, and the stories in the opposite direction.

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  39. Kanuka says:
    9 April 2018 at 2:35 pm

    There’s meant to be snow on the hills..the first of the year…but it’s too dark outside to see if it’s there. It is cold though. I was working at the kitchen table yesterday watching a sleek brown mouse pop out from behind the dog kennel on the deck, and have a good sniff around. I am constantly amazed by the clockwork like seasonal appearance of birds and mice, how they return to the same place year after year, stay a while and then disappear. I am wearing Dark Horse oil for the monopoly / unicorn/ winston churchill ( dark hour with a slight ammendment). I prefer pegasus to unicorns …if such a day exists.

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  40. Kanuka says:
    9 April 2018 at 2:50 pm

    I can see snow on the tops! And so it begins…….

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  41. lucasai says:
    9 April 2018 at 3:12 pm

    Back from Milan since yesterday’s afternoon.

    Today in Hermes Eau de Citron Noir. It’s lovely, very short lived but for the time it lasts it perfectly serves its purpose of making me feel more cheerful.

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    • tiffanie says:
      9 April 2018 at 8:55 pm

      oooh Citron Noir, it is yummy. And the blue bottle with black cap is perfection. I like to sniff that one when I walk through the Nordstrom fragrance department. :)

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  42. Cody says:
    9 April 2018 at 3:13 pm

    I’m in Isfarkand by Ormond Jayne. It’s basically Siberia here in Jackson, WY until july when we have five minutes of summer then it’s Siberia again.

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    • Robin says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:32 pm

      But awfully pretty! And you smell great.

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  43. SmokeyToes says:
    9 April 2018 at 3:18 pm

    Today’s SOTD is Theorema Esprit d`Ete by Fendi.

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    • FearsMice says:
      9 April 2018 at 3:43 pm

      Ooh, could you describe that one, please? And how it relates (or not) to Theorema?

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        9 April 2018 at 4:01 pm

        The Esprit d`Ete is more sheer and has more florals/amber, the original Theorema has more dry resins and spices and a distinct spice/orange note. Both have great staying power though.

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        • FearsMice says:
          10 April 2018 at 10:23 am

          SmokeyToes, I’m sorry for the late reply, but thank you so much for the description. Wish I’d bought both Theorema and the flanker years ago on the ‘bay. #regret

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  44. MMKinPA says:
    9 April 2018 at 3:21 pm

    It’s January the 96th here in Pittsburgh with cold and snow. I’m wearing Apres l’Ondee in defiance.

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    • Kanuka says:
      9 April 2018 at 3:24 pm

      You poor thing, sounds like such a long winter.

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    • Robin says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:32 pm

      January the 96th — excellent!

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  45. Filomena says:
    9 April 2018 at 4:22 pm

    As usual, I am late looking at NST.
    My SOTD is Tom Ford’s Oud Fleur. It is cold here as well (43 degrees) but at least we didn’t get the snow showers they were predicting. By Friday or Saturday, it’s supposed to be close to 80 degrees. How crazy is that? But as they say about Baltimore…if you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes.

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    • lillyjo says:
      9 April 2018 at 4:34 pm

      We say the same in Michigan, although it pretty much is cold October through April. We say it anyway.

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  46. Petunia says:
    9 April 2018 at 4:40 pm

    Monopoly SOTD is Flors Nymphea.

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    • Petunia says:
      9 April 2018 at 4:44 pm

      Ugh…Flora

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      • Robin says:
        9 April 2018 at 10:33 pm

        Oh, good pick, I didn’t even think of the AAs.

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        • Petunia says:
          9 April 2018 at 10:39 pm

          Neither did I Robin. However, it was highly visible when I opened my perfume cabinet this morning. Sort of an “aha” moment. ????

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  47. missionista says:
    9 April 2018 at 4:57 pm

    Wearing Jasmin et Cigarettes from a sample I got in the ELdO sale…I’m a bit disappointed. It’s a lovely jasmine, and all, very floral, slightly sweet, barely indolic, but I can’t smell any tobacco OR cigarettes in this. I’ll definitely use the sample, but probably won’t purchase the bottle. Pity, because the 50mL totally works with this week’s under $100 theme.

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    • Elisa P says:
      9 April 2018 at 8:49 pm

      I don’t get cigarettes either, but I do get a mellow tobacco which smells more like tea to me. Overall, it reminds me of jasmine tea.

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    • Gail says:
      9 April 2018 at 9:23 pm

      The first time I wore it I got faint tobacco and more jasmine. The 2nd time it was more humid out and really got more of the smoke/ burning cigarette smell. So it may be the level of humidity which makes the difference?.. ymmv of course.

      I bought this one blind based on perfumelover 67’s comments and really like it. I’ll pull this one out for tomorrow in her honor!

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  48. Jalapeno says:
    9 April 2018 at 5:22 pm

    Dear Monday: PHBBBBBLLLLTTTT! (No raspberry emoji that I could find.)

    SOTD = Shem-el-Nessim EdP, from the sample stash. Will have to retry this one… not really awake when I put it on.

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    • tiffanie says:
      9 April 2018 at 8:50 pm

      Today one of my first grader music students was wearing a t-shirt that reads, “OK Monday, let’s get this over with!”

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      • Jalapeno says:
        9 April 2018 at 9:35 pm

        Propers to your student for having a better attitude than I did today. ????

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  49. therabbitsflower says:
    9 April 2018 at 5:39 pm

    Wow, I meant to post much earlier than this. For the challenge I am wearing BV Eau de Velours, however, this wearing actually talked me out of a purchase. It’s a really lovely perfume, but there is pretty much no projection. And I’ve realized how much I prefer those perfumes that have *some* projection. I even sprayed a lot this morning.

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    • Robin says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:40 pm

      Finally, a project that talked someone out of a purchase!

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        9 April 2018 at 11:25 pm

        Yes!

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  50. crikey says:
    9 April 2018 at 5:55 pm

    There’s still snow on the hills, but the sun came out today. Finally.
    Chypre 21–a bright, easy wear when I’m tired. Silly brain wouldn’t turn off last night after dissertating, and I’ve was zombied all day at work.

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    • Robin says:
      9 April 2018 at 10:40 pm

      Hope you’re getting rest this evening!

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  51. AnnieA says:
    9 April 2018 at 6:12 pm

    A very mixed day has now evened off. Ivoire wasn’t quite up to providing a full day of support, so am having the perfume equivalent to a sugar high with a bit of Malibu Lemon Blossom.

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    • Deva says:
      9 April 2018 at 7:11 pm

      Ha! I like that lemon, but good god!! It is SWEEEET! Enjoy your sugar high✌????

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  52. Nancyleandros says:
    9 April 2018 at 10:59 pm

    Really late check in…I tried one last time to wear DK Gold, and I just can’t hack it. I like the very far dry down, but can’t make it that far!
    I thought maybe I might like it in cooler weather, when it can’t BLOOM so much, but no. Just no. ????

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