Happy Hump Day! Plus International Cat Day and Happiness Happens Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm getting full credit today with Atelier Cologne Santal Carmin.
Reminder: on 8/10, wear a fragrance by Atelier Cologne, Acqua di Parma or Amouage, if you have one. Partial credit for any other small-ish brand that starts with the letter A.
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: top image is Red Plant Abstract [cropped] by Iain Merchant at flickr; some rights reserved.
Happy Cat day to all our NST cats! ????????.
Wearing Annick Goutal Vetiver. Sample gone! THUNK!
love the sound of that thunk
Me too! ????
????good job!
Thank you! Trying my best! ????
My most recent THUNK was Hermessence Vanilla Galante.
Good job! The Use it Up project is giving us a good opportunity to reduce a great amount or perfume. I feel so good about it! I will finish all my summer decants and samples this week and then I will give some love to my long neglected full bottles. Once the fall/winter season starts I will do the same with decants and samples again. Let’s keep going!
yes let’s do it!!!!! go team go!!!!
Vetiver is/was a wonderful choice for hot sticky muggy weather.
Vetiver is a note that is not easy for me to handle. However, last night I sprayed on Guerlain Vetiver and it was amazing. The same today with AG Vetiver, which I am enjoying a lot. I think I need to wear them when the heat is at its max!
Vetiver was a favorite when I lived in Florida. Instant refreshment! (well, that and a stiff gin and tonic with extra lime)…
Jardin M Li
Headed to the museum of natural history with 2 toddlers. Solo! Wish me luck
Super good luck to you! Have fun!
Hope all 3 of you have a great time!
Good luck!
We are back safe and sound.
Le Jardin de Monsieur Li, hmmm…
Not sure what to think of this one
Any thoughts from anyone who has tried it?
I liked it because of the kumquat note…but I have seen others mention that they don’t like it.
I find that the Jardin series from Hermes doesn’t last beyond 5 min on me, but this one lasts a bit more. How about you?
Ha!!! you are talking to the person whose skin literally devours scent (remember how quickly I went through the Eau de Campagne?) so yes, it is most definitely fleeting. I find the Hermessence to be the same. I tried all of the new ones (including the oils) on different parts of my body when I went to SAKS a few weeks ago and they seemed to disappear after 5 minutes. I would probably have to spray half of the travel spray for it to last!!!!
oops I misread that! NOT fleeting on you but definitely fleeting on me!!!!
Hermes is never been a house that has worked for me. That and J. Malone.
I keep trying..
Galop was nice. Myrrhe Eglantine, Citron Noir and Rhubarb something..I can’t remember the name..are the ones I have tried from the Hermessence line.
Hope you had a wonderful day at the museum. Years ago when my kids were little, we spent many happy hours riding the trains into and around the city, then wandering the halls of the museum. It was great fun and very child-friendly.
You smell lovely!
Have fun! Is that the museum with the dinosaur from Night at the Museum with Ben Stiller?
I believe so!
PSA for Ebay 15% code PRONTO15. Minimum purchase of $25 valid from 8 am PT to 10 pm PT today. No affiliation.
Not sure if I need anything but I may find things I didn’t know I needed before 10 o’clock tonight.
Going to try out Roger & Gallet Verveine Utopie today and maybe compare to Vetyverio EDT.
Ha, and I’m sure you will not be the only one to discover new needs
Thank you She-ra! This monthly Ebay coupon always comes at the right time!
Thanks — I used the code and saved some money.
No credit for me today, but I smell great in Le Galion Iris.
What is the Galion Iris like?
I mostly agree with SunnyDay’s comment below, but I do smell a tiny bit of rootiness in it early on (nowhere near Iris Silver Mist though). It is definitely fresh in character – it has a “freshly ironed linens” vibe – and is a fairly uncomplicated iris on my skin, except for a very faint and almost incense-like extra note in the far drydown.
Thanks!
I have one of those 7 ml bottles. I find it fresh. Not a rooty iris.
Good day to you all! No niche perfume houses beginning with A. Going through my Divine samples with the namesake scent: not for me.
I still like the early men’s Divines best.
So, there is more for me
Gold Man Amouage
Smelling GOOD!
Amouage Beloved (woman), it’s very, very gorgeous.
Tea is Lune Rouge.
Ah, I might have a cup of that next.
House twin in Amouage Interlude for Women.
Happy cat day to cats and cat lovers all over the world!
SOTD is Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile. A nice fresh green jasmine. Unfortunately it has this cheap ‘air freshener’ note that sometimes crops out.
I think I’ve gone shower product crazy. First Lush shower gels, then two Korres shower gels (Jasmine and Mint Tea), plus two small Lemongrass House shower gels (Neroli and Lemongrass), and today I used my ‘extra’ loyalty discount at StrawberryNet to buy Bvlgari Eau Parfumee Au The Bleu Shampoo & Shower Gel and Etro Anice Perfumed Shower Gel. Because $37.80 for both seems cheap for Etro and Bvlgari. I partly blame NST and ‘what’s in your shower’ poll.
anise shower gel sounds divine!
I like the perfume, and I think it should work very well as a shower product scent. It’s a fresh spicy, herbal anise. Fingers crossed.
I seriously need to try the Bvgari shower gel!
The Bvlgari Au the Bleue shampoo and shower gel smells divine! You will enjoy it!
I think it was you who praised it in the comments here. Enabler pin!
Oh! Thank you for the enabler pin!
Have you tried the perfume? It is really beautiful!
Yes, I know and love the perfume (have a decant), that’s why I wanted the shower gel. It is a lovely scent.
On the one hand, sorry, on the other, please report back on the Bvlgari & Etro!
I will!
(Don’t be sorry. I regret nothing!)
Great prices! I am just about finished with the black tea Bulgari in the shower, yes, a combo of weekend poll and Use It Up.
Oh that Korres Mint Tea shower gel sounds great! Have you tried it before?
No, I have not tried it before and I am rather disappointed by how it smells from the bottle. Green – check, minty – check, but it’s a cheap synthetic mintiness I would expect from a shower gel bought in a mall. Maybe I will like it better in the shower.
Mojave Ghost
Keep going!!! ????????
I will-LOL!
You smell great IMO!
Thank you!!! I am truly enjoying it in this heat….now is the best time to use it so I am not saving it for a rainy day
I’m wearing Rose Anonyme. A little too cloying for me.
This is the only Atelier Cologne I have liked so far. Though, to be fair, it may be a bit heavy for the hot weather. Rose Anonyme is probably the odd one in the line.
I agree that Rose Anonyme is the odd one in the Atelier line. I also liked it enough to get a travel spray. I haven’t tried very many of the older ones, though.
My THUNK report for the last week: one sample of Unsettled, one BBW body cream in The Beach, and a decant of FM Magnolia, which is my sotd, because it was mentioned here a few times latley. This is balanced out by the weekend “what’s in your shower?” Poll, because I promptly went to BBW and bought 2 shower gels and a body cream. I got the new Almond Blossom scent and my daughter picked Vannila Spice. Psa, ULTA has Pacifica 30 percent off (at least on line, no affiliation) don’t hate me CM8 ????
LOL!!! I am pretending not to read that
And yay for more thunk!!!! we are all thunking away here!
What does Almond Blossom smell like? Almonds? if so I will have to give it a sniff next time I am in the mall
It is almondy, but not very strong. It’s a sweet almond. I wore it the other day with Sensual Orchid, and it was a good match with the sweetness.
thank you. I will sniff it when I see it
Uh oh. Always looking for a nice almond scent. The Body Shop stuff smells like buttered popcorn on me. The Boots body butter (discontinued) is very nice. Will check out the BBW.
Almond Blossom sounds good!
I think I’m going to use it alot come fall.
Enjoy your purchase! But keep going with “The Use it Up” project also. You have been doing good!
Definitely will keep going, for sure.????
The THUNK Report….I love it. Let’s make it a thing!
That was a “3-THUNK” week! Nice!
The samples and small decants are easier, because I always reaply after my lunch.
i’m wearing atelier cedre atlas. it’s a great office scent, what more can you say?
still waiting for the cedar perfume that smells like hamsters though
Have you tried Molecule 01? Complete pencil shavings for me. Not necessarily a bad thing…may be just what you’re looking for.
i haven’t! i’ve tried not a perfume, but apparently that is the same as molecule 02, so i’ll add it to the list.
While it isn’t just cedar, I get hamsters (plus fig) from Hermes Jardin en Mediteranee. I used to work in a pet store, so it’s a nostalgic scent for me! I know there has to be a good plain cedar scent out there for you!
that sounds nice! i have generally good luck with hermes, i’ll have to check it out.
i also am always on the hunt for a scent that smells like my cockatiel, citrus and powder
The scents of fur and feathers are wonderful.
I’d like a hamster-cedar scent, too. Berdoues Arz el-Rab is a nice cedar note with a sparkly ginger top note.
Oh I second that! Arz is a fantastic cedar and a nice iris in the mid. I am fairly certain that Lucas reviewed it.
Wearing The Pour Un Ete, my most-worn this summer and honestly where has it been all my life before that?
Very proud of myself for not clicking on any of the above bargain links, because I am $1 over my August budget. (Yes, already).
Less proud of myself for misjudging the size of a pothole last night, which resulted in a Very Broken (dragging on the ground) undercar pipe thing. Curse you Minneapolis streets! And bless you AAA.
Oh no! I think many Midwest streets in general are full of potholes. Our extreme temps are not good for pavement. We’ve had streets buckle here in the heat.
Just got a call from my mechanic with the good news that my muffler etc just need to be re-hung! Thank heaven, I thought I had basically broken my car in half
Can confirm that Cleveland streets are also terrible. None have yet broken my car though (fingers crossed!)
Michigan streets are all potholes! Constantly weaving around trying to avoid them.
Yes they are – I was surprised to see this when I moved to Michigan from the east coast
Agreed!! I’m from MI, and still go back to visit fairly regularly.
Sounds like Philadelphia streets! There was a news story last night about some people who got fed up with their potholes and patched it themselves. The city wasn’t responding to their complaints.
I’m wearing Miyako by Auphorie. Happy cat day everyone!
Participating today in AC Bois Blonds. Hugs to all the NST kitties! And their people, of course.
You smell great! Love that one.
You inspired me by wearing it the other day.
Aiguilles, fille en.
Sneaky!
LOL.
I doubt it counts.
High humidity today so I can wear Sotto La Luna Gardenia which doesn’t work as well in dry wrather
Interesting, I will have to test that this week!
Happy cat day, and let’s have a thought for the millions of cats who are boiled alive and eaten all over Asia and those who are kidnapped and used for animal testing in western countries. Humankind is a cancer for the planet and animals!
I’m wearing Caron French Cancan
I have a bunch of Amouage mini bottles at home, but only Honour seems fine for summer use, and it is the one I already emptied.
So, SOTD- Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, which I blind bought yesterday at TJ Max for $10.00, very light and refreshing, YUM!!!!
This summer I realized that I don’t have any summer( read LIGHT) scents in my collection, so hopefully I can remedy this by next spring. On my to buy list: Chanel Crystalle edt, Hermes Eau de Pamplemousee Rose edt and maybe Chanel #5 L’Eau- I love the lemon opening in this one.
Any recs for a feminine cheerful perfume with prominent lemon note? Not too sweet, decent lasting power (4-6 hours). I liked Mary Greenwell Lemon (lemon blossom), but it is d/c and impossible to find, love Chanel Eau de Cologne, but it only lasts on me couple hours…
Thanks in advance!
Have you tried Pacifica’s Malibu Lemon Blossom? It’s light and cheerful and reasonably priced.
Hi CM8!
No I haven’t tried it yet, I have to plan a trip to Ulta to test it. Thanks for the rec!!!
and according to lillyjo all Pacifica is 30 percent off at Ulta!!!!
Just reiterating, I’m not sure if it’s online only. It was a little unclear for my cloudy brain.
lillyjo I think it is online too because when I went to look at Ulta (YES, you made me look -LOL!) all the Pacifica stuff was listed with sale prices and it had an add to cart available.
How could I forget this one? ASSAM OF INDIA!!! a fantastic lemon! I would wear it year round as the cold weather amps up the sandalwood on my skin.
Haha! The lemming is killed- I can’t stand sandalwood!
Maybe you’d like Fresh Sugar Lemon or Fresh Brown Sugar. Both are available to sample at Sephora. Despite their names, I don’t find either to be excessively sweet.
Jinx! Great minds
Haha! Now I might need to head to Sephora and get myself a sample of Brown Sugar…
Thank you for the recs holyneroli! I am not sure I’ve seen any
Fresh perfumes at my local Sephora (maybe I wasn’t paying attention), but I will sample them as soon as I see bottles
In my Sephora the Fresh perfumes are usually with the Fresh skin and body care and not in the fragrance section.
I find Fresh Brown Sugar to be more lemony than their Lemon Sugar. Both are worth a try next time you are in Sephora. I love Brown Sugar and should probably get another bottle soon! Roca Nuvol Llimona is also quite good, but even more sweet – I believe Luckyscent has it.
Carthusia Mediterraneo is another nice lemon and not sweet at all. Lostmarch Din Dan is a very nice one, slightly sweeter. I love lemon scents!
2nd the Carthusia!
Thank you! I haven’t tried anything from Carthusia yet, adding Mediterranio to my test list.
O de Lancome.
I tested it couple years ago at Ulta and wasn’t really impressed. Will test again. Thank you!!!
I’m chiming in with Alien eau Sublime. Very lemony at the top. A refreshing happy Alien.
Refreshing Mugler? To be honest I only tried Angel and Alien Essence Absolue, both were not my cup of tea. Adding AES to my test list and see if I can sample it at Nordstrom. Thank you for suggestion!
It’s discontinued, but SJP Covet has a great green lemon note. And it’s still around at some of the discounters.
Thank you!
Profumum Roma Aqua Viva is the best lemon I know.
Off to Fragrantica to read some reviews, the best lemon sounds promising
I am planning to place an order of samples in September, will get Aqua Viva as well. Thanks a bunch!
Atelier Cologne Grand Neroli, day 3
Plus a ylang-scented hand lotion, since my hands have been unusually dry this summer.
Oh, who makes the lotion?
Spa Ceylon. They have the prettiest packaging.
Thanks!
Well wishes to all the kitties! Otto Mi Gato sends his regards.
SOTD is going to be Jaisalmer, just because I love it.
Incense seems to work really well for me in hot weather. Jaisalmer is a good one!
We’re officially having the hottest day in 2018 today, with termometers showing 36*C in the shade.
I’m in Atelier Cologne Pomelo Paradis. Can someone pass me a colorful drink with a tiny umbrella decoration, please?
Watermelon crushed with vodka and white rum, freeze 30 minutes before imbibing.
Enjoy!
Sprig of mint for fancyboys.
Yummmm…….and I must be a fancyboy cause I would like that sprig of mint as well
That sounds divine
Oooh, I might have to try that sometime soon! ????
Over on the BdJ blog she gives a recipe for a cold drink with spices if you scroll down
Full credit in Amouage Fate Woman, from one of their nice big samples. This one has always reminded me of OJ Woman.
Partial credit for Aedes de Venustas Cierge de Lune? I do smell good, even if I don’t get any credit! Happy hump day, everyone.
You get an enabler pin for the no alcohol challenge. I am on day four. Also, no coffee or regular tea (green tea only) and chugging water (which I never do…basically I drink black tea all day which is very bad for dehydration…I know) and loads of Monkeytoes smoothies…Mr. CM8 and I are having one per day and really enjoying them.
and of course Bear tempts me above with that delicious watermelon coctail…naughty Bear -LOL!
I could easily do no alcohol. But no coffee?!???? *shudders*
Let me tell you it is not easy. I was basically off coffee until my eldest came home and insisted it be in the house. She is working 10 hours a day five days a week with ADHD and autistic fourth graders as a camp counselor and insisted that there be coffee every morning. So it was too much of a temptation. But prior to that I was drinking LOADS of black tea….and there was my caffeine intake. Right now I am allowing myself three cups of green tea for health benefits and a bit of caffeine. I am slugging along-LOL!!!
Curious, what are the health benefits of green tea? Do you drink it hot? I don’t care much for cold tea.
lillyjo, hope you don’t mind me just putting up an article for you to read-
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-green-tea
I think green tea is both energizing with a bit of caffeine and relaxing because of the chemical compounds….
I drink it hot….one of the reasons I drink so much tea to begin with is that I am always cold and I would much rather drink hot drinks than cold ones!
This is no way on this earth I could do no coffee and no alcohol at the same time!
Ha!
I might be biting off more than I can chew!
I struggled with it last night. My son got some disappointing news yesterday and called me crying. He’s almost 19 and it’s the first time I’ve heard him actually fully cry in several years. It broke my heart and honestly it was all I could do not to jump on the next plane to Alabama. I cried a lot for him yesterday afternoon and was pretty depressed to be so far away from him last night. I wanted to drown my sadness in wine, but just curled up on the couch and watched trashy reality TV instead.
I hope whatever it is will resolve itself and he will see in the end that the disappointment was a blessing in disguise. It’s always challenging when our children struggle no matter how old they are. I feel for you.
That’s what I am praying as well. That he will see it will be okay and it’s not the end of the world.
yes…this…my almost 21 year old always says that what seemed so important five years ago seems irrelevant now…and this is so true…plus, life happens for a reason…even the downturns somehow bring about positive outcomes down the road. Just keep telling him that
and I am happy to hear that you did not succumb to that glass of wine
Big hugs to your son, KellyC. And seconding CM8’s thoughts on hidden opportunities and the perspective that some time will give.
Really sorry to hear your son is so sad. It’s the worst feeling to see your child hurting. Big hug for you!
Sending positive thoughts to your son and hoping he recovers quickly from his disappointment! Hugs to you KellyC.
Partial credit for sure, and gosh, hope your son and you are both feeling better tomorrow!
I’m wearing the only A in my collection . .. Agent Provocateur. A dark, spicy rose.
Handy tip: if you layer Agent Provocateur with Cacharel Noa, you get a poor man’s Coriandre. Well, rather close relation to Coriandre actually. AP is rose-saffron-coriandre-lite oakmoss and Noa is coriandre-fluffy musk-milk. Or something like that.
Anxiously waiting for ‘Y’ now so I can pull out my YSL, Yardleys and Ysatis
I did not know that there was coriander in Noa!!! I loved that fragrance and must have drained four bottles in the late 90s into earlish 2000s…I do remember a coffee note listed in Noa but my nose never picked it up….I even had the elusive EDP which came with a screw off cap for decanting….
There’s definitely coriander in there, albeit fleetingly.
I find combining Noa with AP really amplifies the coriander in both, and the underlying musk plus rose turns the combo into a thick yet light n fluffy coriander-y rosy, soapy blanket with a somewhat mossy undertone.
Calling it Coriandre exactement might be a bit of an overreach but it’s pretty close.
Thanks for the mini-review of Noa. I’ve been itching to try it. Might include a small bottle in my next Fragrancenet order…
Vanille Insensee, day 2.
I got a “you smell good” from mr. madtown yesterday. He (and the rest of my family,lol) is keenly aware of my perfume obsession and rarely comments one way or the other. Always nice to get a compliment and it just might be enough to earn this perfume a spot on the fb list.
Nice!!! If you decide to go fb do check various sites…some of them sell it for a song (compared to full price). I have seen the 100ml well under 100 dollars and the huge 200 ml for something like $115…..
Not to tempt you but fragrancenet has it listed for $80 for the 100ml with a twist off cap for easy decanting/swapping/splitting.
????I will definitely check the discounters or the bay. I hate to pay full retail- for anything! Yes- I love those twist off caps. I just might need to do a split this fall.
^This! I scored my travel-size of Grand Neroli from ebay for more than 50% off the regular price, just because the bottle had some minor cosmetic damage.
The “you smell good”s are rare in my household as well. I always take note of the ones my fiance comments on!
Me too!
Hello, twin! You smell great.
Hey twin!????
Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile, a nice, fresh rose that wears pretty close to the skin. Because of that it’s good for the office. It doesn’t excite me in any way, but I smell pretty.
Sometimes smelling pretty is all we need!
Nice photo! Super dramatic????????
No SOTD yet, hardly got anything moved in yesterday because I had to run all over town and find a MO. Then, it was so incredibly hot, I went into sloth mode. So, much to do today.
After my shower, I’m going to treat myself to PHI. Haven’t worn it in a while, but I’ve set my AC to arctic blast and will not leave my apartment until tomorrow morning. I think this Ian excellent plan!
Also: what is an easily accessible room deodorant spray or candle that really works? This apartment smells like cats, and when I said something about he odor, she had the audacity to tell me it’s their carpet shampoo! I need a fix, quick????
I like Indigo Wild’s Zum mist as a room spray. The rosemary & mint scent is good for deodorizing.
Ok, I’ll look for it. Just read the header after posting and saw that it was National Cat Day, so I guess my apartment is on theme…????
Does it smell like cat pee? It’s hard to get that out, especially in carpet. My cat has peed in my laundry bag before and some of the stuff still smelled after a regular wash. There are enzymatic sprays that break down the odor (Nature’s Miracle is one or Bac Out which is at some supermarkets). Also, maybe dousing the place with unscented Fabreeze might help?
Yes, pretty sure it’s the carpet. They did steam clean it, but cat pee is pretty persistent. It’s not overwhelming but noticible. I don’t think I’ll be able to get it out of the carpet. This is an older section in the complex, and they are renovating building by building, just haven’t made it here yet. IMO the whole carpet needs to be taken up and dumped. Not sure what the subfloor is, but I’m sure it’s penetrated. The best I’m going to be able do is cover the odor with something else, I think. Ugh!
Ugh is right! My current ambient room fragrance obsession is Blackbird incense which is getting all my perfume money and it’s made me go off my usual candles. A bit on the pricey side, but I’m so in love with a couple of them that I can’t help myself. They’re also available on Amazon.
Oh! I like that idea better than candles anyway. I will go check it out, thanks!
I’ll plug my personal favorites ????: Ploom and Mars are tied for 1st, then Targa, and Gorgo which is very strong and a bit animalic (I have to snuff it out after like 2 min).
Second Bac Out by Biokleen, I don’t have cats, but use it on the stains my toddler occasionally leaves on carpet. Pet owners seem to be happy about this product as well. I normally buy it from my local supermarket, but you can get it a little cheaper online
https://www.vitacost.com/biokleen-bac-out-stain-and-odor-eliminator-with-foaming-sprayer-32-fl-oz
I have a bunch of kids in the house and tried many stain removers over the years- nothing comes close.
Very sorry about your carpet situation, it literally sucks! Maybe try to write a complaint to the main leasing office, explain the situation and if you can, get a letter from the doctor stating that you have breathing problems/allergic reactions/depression, etc. because of the cat pee stink. In some cases they should not only change the carpet, but also partially change the drywalls. Best of luck to you and hope your situation gets resolved soon!!!
If it’s a cat pee, I am with Elisa P on enzymatic sprays, since covering this smell is going to be difficult.
Nature’s Miracle Stain & Odor Remover worked for me on the blanket and sofa (but it was a one-time ‘accident’ and the stain was fresh).
CleanAir claim their products work well (and some reviews support it), but I have not tried them.
No idea how accessible this stuff is for you, but I bought Nature’s Miracle in a pet shop.
Sorry you have to put up with it. Horrible!
I’ve used Nature’s Miracle shampoo when steam cleaning my carpet at home, but the they were in good condition to start with. I’ll check and see if they have some type of deodorizer spray I can spritz directly on the carpet.
Oh no, stinky carpet? UGH!!
Santal Carmin is one of the few Atelier I’d want, thinking about the soap or body wash…
CdG Lily for another hot day and I put a spritz of Molinard Muguet from a neglected decant on my hand for comparison. The CdG is crisp and sharp/tart and stays that way. The Molinard is sweeter, and more perfume-y with a slightly powdery drydown. Smells more retro. It’s nice! Maybe a better Fall LOTV.
I got a thoughtful surprise package from my brother yesterday who just came back from Italy. He sent me some of those wax/hanging potpourri things from SMN. Very clove and eucalyptus heavy, and potent! But pretty. My cats were repelled, lol. I think I may have to relegate them to a closet.
Love to all the felines out there ????????????????
Love back to your kitties ElisaP! Smelling good!
Nice present, I always wanted to try those!
Today’s SOTD is L’ Artisan’s Mure et Musc mixed with vintage LA’s Vanille. For extra oomph, I layered it over the MeM body oil.
Today’s shake is kale, kefir, bananas, PB, cocoa, avocado and flax seeds. You can call me ‘zippy’ today.
I could definitely use one of those shakes today!
Mmmm, Mure et Musc! I forgot that L’Artisan counts as an “A” house; that gives me more choices for Friday!
And SmokeyToes approves of International Cat day. =^ . ^=
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Actually following the CP mid-week, in Orange Sanguine.
I SO love that initial burst of orange in OS. You smell great.
Atelier Vanille Insensee today. It might be too heavy for this weather, but I’m doing okay with it.
Happy hump day, everyone! You people smell fabulous.
I remember first trying that in some seriously muggy summer weather about 2 years ago. It smelled great in summer heat.
Vanille Insensee is so nice. You smell great. I just put my little sample on my desk so I will remember to wear it tonight or tomorrow.
Amouage sunshine woman
I didn’t look up the notes, and all I smelled was the almond and vanilla… Then I looked at the notes and it supposed to smell a lot like osmanthus – I think I can smell it now but perhaps is the power of suggestion – it’s OK . I used up half of a 1 mL sample by applying liberally – first i dabbed – then I poured a bit in my hands and slapped it about like cologne
Sloshing on an Amouage?!?!?? You are braver than I am!
That’s a good way to apply those 1ml dabbers!
No credit today. Spritz of Prada Oeillet scent and then No 19 Poudre at Duty Free. Trying to retain my happiness despite 3 hour flight delay…notified after I got on train to airport.
ZGO is a lovely store, especially for candle lovers. They have quite a range. I bought a small Diptyque Baies for my friend, a set of Esteban Neroli incense sticks for me and Mariage Freres Paris Breakfast tea for my husband.
Came away with a sample of OJ Champaca, PdN Fig-Tea and a Dusita La Fleur de Siam. Very nice SA. Worth the visit.
Sounds like a really nice selection! Sorry about your delay ???? Storms a-brewin’ everywhere it seems.
I was in there yesterday afternoon. Their inventory keeps expanding.
???? I was in there between 2:30 and about 3:15. Did we see each other?
Pretty easy to spend 45 minutes in there, isn’t it? I was walking the dog (or vice versa) and think I got there a bit later. Maybe you caught Naked Guy and/or Diaper Guy strolling up and down Castro? Gawd, this town . . . .
Heh. Didn’t see them. Although I might not have noticed. I went to Berkeley so it takes a lot to make me do a double take…. I do miss the Castro Theater. Very fond memories.
Safe travels home! ???? Thanks for the info about ZGO.
On board at least…. and I can still smell the No 19 Poudre if I put my wrist to my nose. So very nice.
Can’t wait to see my kitties. I bet they’ve forgotten me.
I doubt that! They probably have missed you.
So…my flight last night was canceled. So I’m still on the east coast, PRAYING my new flight tonight doesn’t get canceled. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
I’m a little stress ball, and I haven’t put on any perfume, because making that decision feels stressful, too. My skin smells kind of like white musk. I guess my stress smells like musk then.
Also, it means I haven’t been able to snuggle my cats in honor of International Cat Day. Mope.
Oh, poor you. I do hope you get home by a decent hour so that you can fit in some good snuggles. I’m sure the kitties will enjoy your musk! (Mine can’t seem to get enough of my shoes and sandals when I take them off!)
????Hope your flight is on time and that you are feeling better!
Fingers crossed for you!
????! Hoping you get back home safe today!
Oh dear! Sending positive vibes for a successful trip home today.
Hope you are inflight!!
Thanks, dear friends. Looks like a 70-min delay—could be worse!!
Hope you are home by now Koyel!
I am wearing Caron Aimez Moi today and just finished a glass of iced tea.
Oh nice. Maybe I will wear a drop of that to bed.
I’m in Atelier Cologne Musc Impérial. I blind bought it for my husband after watching YouTube reviews. The reviewers said that it was similar to Aventus, and I have to agree. Comparing it to Aventus, its fruity without the pineapple, and less masculine.
I haven’t been following any video reviewers – are there any channels that stand out for you?
Yes, I like Brooklyn Fragrance Lover, and Smelling Great Fragrance Reviews who will always be reviewing the latest thing on the market, and U Smells Good for his honest opinions. Also, Ami Loves Perfume, has a massive collection that I like to ogle.
Thank you!
I’m going to add Beauty Meow, Delicious Delights and Smurfygurly.
I watch them too! ????
I had a radio interview today about my work and was feeling pretty nervous so put on some Trayee to calm down and then topped up with my “power perfume” Chanel Chance just before the intereview – it’s my power perfume not because I like it but because I happened to wear it a lot while first speaking in public
Congratulations, that’s wonderful! It’s impressive!
Thank you! I actually enjoyed it in the end, which surprised me
Chance is beautiful, and I will admit I like some of its flankers
It was my signature scent pre-perfume obsession and pre-reformulation – it’s a ghost of its former self for me now
Every day is Cat Day at my house, but perhaps it’s in order to celebrate the holiday by opening a can of tuna for the gang! Here is my gorgeous Jade kitty for other feline fans to enjoy: https://www.flickr.com/photos/94283635@N00/43909228361/
Oh, what a pretty face your Jade kitty has!
Beautiful cat!
gorgeous green eyes… Jade is such a befitting name.
Gorgeous! As are the others ????
That cat is beautiful! Love the natural eyeliner look ????
Gorgeous kitty!
What a cutie!
She is beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
To celebrate International Cat Day, I fed my furry horde lunch about an hour earlier than usual. ????????????
SOTD = back in Alien Aqua Chic EdT Legere. It worked well for the sweaty tedium of vacuuming stairs. I’m getting a little restless though, and might change it up for something that fits the CP tomorrow.
hee-hee, furry horde, so cute. Cats should always come in twos or threes.
Trust me, when it’s feeding time, it’s also HORDE time! Pandelirium of the meowing kind.
I didn’t know there was a Legere version of Aqua Chic. Do you have a bottle? If so what color is it? Do you get salt in the drydown?
SotD = Mistral Patchouli, the patchouli cologne anyone can wear.
Late today and feeling like the caboose, looking forward to reading up the comments to see who else is enjoying something from Atelier. I’m certain you all smell fabulous!
We are scent twins today!
yay for Atelier!
House twins!
sending you a virtual high five!
Mistral Patchouli too. I spent the morning at the humane society helping kitties recover from anesthesia after their neuter/spay surgery. It’s so nice to cuddle them. A few scamps tried to catch my hair when I was working in the lower kennels but I am wise to their tricks! Happy Cat Day!
Aw, that’s so sweet of you.
woot woot! Smellin’ great, foxbins. I’m seriously jealous of your kitty cuddles.
Amber Aoud today, no credit but I smell fine. I am wearing this today because I encountered it in the wild yesterday. A young woman in jeans and a lovely red blouse was walking down one of the long halls at the hospital, trailing a thread of oudishness. After a couple of of deep breaths I realized what it was.
How fun! Seems like I always smell the same few perfumes out and about.
I am late to the party today and don’t even have time to read comments, boo, so I might be somebody’s scent twin and not know it. I’ll catch up over the weekend. Wearing Mandy Aftel Honey Blossom today from a teensy sample that I’m going to try to finish in the next week or so. It smells like clover flowers used to smell to me when I was a little girl, it’s lovely
I’m going to wear that tomorrow – I have a teeny sample as well. It’ is lovely!
I wore that yesterday! It is so pretty!
Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia. Starts off smelling like root beer!
I love that one, you smell yummy!
No points for me. Drenched in Diptique Philosykos, or the One Fig to Rule Them All. This is a new fragrance for me and I am really enjoying it.
Love One Fig to Rule Them All, and it’s true!
SOTD + Atelier Cologne Blanche Immortelle
Inspired by LizzieB’s comment that she loves this in the heat. She is SPOT ON. I did not want to gas myself so only wore 5 sprays. I can still smell it over 10 hours later. .
In other news, I got yelled at by a Starbucks cashier for picking up my own mobile order. The particular store I frequent near work keeps completed orders at 2 different places. Since there was no one near the pick up section, I decided to get in myself. The cashier, who had a long line, saw me and yelled don’t do it because employees use the door right next to the counter. I got his name and will submit a complaint AND will cite disorganization and potential workplace safety violations.
I was not going to include a Commuting Woe but now I will:
No. 444 and 445:
– someone near me kept passing gas. I deliberately moved to another train car so I’m not in the one with the restroom but boo hiss, it sure smells like someone did No. 2
– the woman sitting across the aisle from me kept dangling her legs back and forth and unfortunately, every time she does that, she stirs up the stench, making me suspect that she is the source of the god-awful smell!
Oh no! That’s truly awful. Poo smells in tight spaces are the worst. Funny story: back in the 80s my mom was seated next to a man with severe BO on a long international flight. She calmly took out her perfume bottle (never asked her which one) and spritzed him while he was sleeping!
Egads on the BO! And LOL on spraying the offender although I probably would not chance it these days given how litigious society is.
I really don’t understand how anyone could do that in a train car full of people? It is absolutely crass behavior. Maybe you need to carry a scented hanky for emergency situations?
I need to keep a dropper bottle of some essential oil inside my purse.
If you have total control over when and where you pass gas, you are luckier than many of us.
Oh gross! I’m often subjected to many unpleasant smells at work (GI bleed, pelvic exams, homeless, drinkers, ad nauseum!). I keep a small jar of Vick’s in my work bag and rub a bot in a disposable mask for just those situations! Pretty sure you could get away with in on the train, plus you’ll avoid inhaling airborne virus/bacteria during flu and cold seasons. I’ve been known to wear one on a plane, too…????
Finally on point with Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile.
And I will join you tomorrow or Friday!
I just picked up a bottle of aedes de venustas by l’artisan in the aedes store in NYC yesterday so I’m in that today although it’s waaaaaay too hot and humid to wear right now. Trudged around Manhattan yesterday in 90 degree heat and high humidity to go perfume shopping, it was pretty miserable but I picked up the aedes and a bottle of nanban by arquiste, both of which will be perfect for a Jackson hole autumn!
Wearing a bit of Chanel No 5 tonight. I finally caught up on some sleep after the fun family wedding festivities this past weekend.
It was one of the best weddings we ever attended. I was very casual but elegant. And FUN! No one left early and it was a great mix of people.
Thanks to Jalapeno for suggesting Bronze Goddess and Terracotta. I actually wore both mixed them and it was fabulous! BG all over me and Terracotta sprayed on the inside of my dress.
Aha, I am going to try that!
On theme with Acqua di Parma´s Iris Nobile (EDP). It’s gorgeous, would have loved to have tried the Eau de Toilette at some point, but then again I’m plenty happy with my EDP.
Had an “amusing” incident with my washing machine this morning. I tend to be a bit generous with the washing powder, and this time the machine took its revenge and ejected all the far too soapy water. So I had a lake where no lake was supposed to be, it took some effort to get all the soapy water out, but I managed in the end; more is more is not always a good idea!