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Friday scent of the day 8/17

Posted by Robin on 17 August 2018 503 Comments

Happy Guessing Game Friday, edition 2! Our community project for today: describe your perfume to us, OR, give your perfume the name it ought to have had, and we'll see if we can guess what it is.

What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.

I'm old-school French niche, and indeed, I was made by what might be one of the few true niche brands left on earth. I changed my name to make it a more obvious reflection on my stated theme, and I also changed my packaging — but it would not be like me to pander to the superficial concerns of bottle hounds.

Reminder: on 8/24, in honor of Pluto Demoted Day, wear a fragrance you used to obsess over, but don't care so much about anymore. If you can, tell us why you don't love it anymore. Suggested by Katrina.

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 Tennis Net/Ball [cropped] by DaveMontPhotography at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. BobH says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:24 am

    Leathery animalic* with a hint of floral.
    *No Himalayan deer were harmed in the creation of this aroma.

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    • Filomena says:
      17 August 2018 at 9:30 am

      Civet?

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      • BobH says:
        17 August 2018 at 9:45 am

        Definitely animal, but not the right one…

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 9:48 am

      No idea what the scent is, but it features a synthetic musk, right?

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    • nicolasix says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:35 am

      Musc Tonkin?

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      • BobH says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:53 am

        Winner!

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        • nicolasix says:
          17 August 2018 at 11:06 am

          Yay! I’m scratching my head over most of these, so glad I got one.

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        • Filomena says:
          17 August 2018 at 2:55 pm

          I love Musc Tonkin!

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  2. chocolatemarzipan8 says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:28 am

    A pure spiritual extrait….true story, a Tibetan Buddhist nun stopped me in my tracks to ask me what I was wearing because “it smells so spiritual” …she actually had me write the name down on a slip of paper…and then she invited me to her monastery for a meditation session.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      17 August 2018 at 9:59 am

      I am dying to know! I bet it smells amazing!
      We have a large Buddhist temple located just outside of the city and the Dalai Lama has been here many times. The monks were here a couple of years ago and made a beautiful sand mandala inside of the university’s student union.

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:01 am

        Wow! Lucky you! There are actually two temples that I could travel to…one is Tibetan and one is Chinese….my avatar is a mandala :) If no one guesses it I will post the name tonight :)

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        • cassieflower says:
          17 August 2018 at 11:32 am

          I know, but I won’t spill????

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          • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
            17 August 2018 at 12:51 pm

            Ha! because you know where I was at 5am-LOL!

      • littleengine says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:15 pm

        As a Madison girl too, who just spent 10 days in a meditation retreat smelling heavenly incense during puja each morning, I’m dying to know, too! I’m going to hazard a guess: Santo Incienso by The Different Company?

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        • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
          17 August 2018 at 12:52 pm

          See below :)

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          • littleengine says:
            17 August 2018 at 4:15 pm

            Dang! Now I have to add yet another scent to my must-try incense list!

          • littleengine says:
            17 August 2018 at 4:36 pm

            Oh, double drat! I just went to SSS website and it looks like Incense Pure is sold out, and discontinued.

          • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
            17 August 2018 at 5:09 pm

            Sadly Sonoma Scent Studio is no longer in business. But there is a potential for a new owner to take over and hopefully Incense Pure will be in the lineup.

    • geordie says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:11 am

      Hm. Neal‘s Yard do a “pure essence” Frankincense perfume, but that‘s probably off the radar, right?

      More clues, please;)

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:15 am

        three letters all the same :)

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        • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
          17 August 2018 at 10:16 am

          another two clues is the house only did extraits

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:35 am

      Sonoma Scent Studio Pure Incense or Amber Incense?

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      • Koyel says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:58 am

        Seconding SSS Incense Pure!

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:52 pm

        YUP! Incense Pure !!!!!!!

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        • perfumelover67 says:
          17 August 2018 at 4:45 pm

          Yay! At least I guess one this week ????

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          • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
            17 August 2018 at 5:09 pm

            ;)

    • jackieonasty says:
      17 August 2018 at 12:44 pm

      Comme des Garcons Kyoto!

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:53 pm

        See above :)

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  3. pyramus says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:28 am

    I’m in that brilliant, fresh rose-and-vetiver mid-seventies scent that’s named after coloured fabric. The one that didn’t come packaged in a cloth drawstring bag.

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    • Elisa says:
      17 August 2018 at 9:45 am

      Grey Flannel??

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      • pyramus says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:06 am

        No, the other one.

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    • SFguy says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:24 am

      Don’t even know what I’m talking about here but I’ve heard of White Linen so that’s my guess.

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    • PriscillaE says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:25 am

      I thought Tweed by Lentheric, but I looked up the notes and it has neither rose nor vetiver.

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    • AnnieA says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:19 am

      I’m guessing Etro Paisley.

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    • pyramus says:
      17 August 2018 at 2:08 pm

      White Linen it is. (I should have said “a colour and a fabric”, I suppose, but there you have it.)

      White Linen is extraordinarily beautiful. In fact, it’s literally perfect and unimprovable. Well done, Sophia Grojsman!

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      • Creosote says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:49 pm

        I agree, pyramus! You smell wonderful!

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    • beck_hen says:
      19 August 2018 at 8:02 pm

      Pyramus, I was just enjoying a deep dive into your old blog entries (fantastic), and you had already convinced me to make White Linen my next Ebay purchase.

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  4. Deva says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:32 am

    SOTD is a perfume I haven’t worn in a while, but for me, full bottle worthy (the bottle is a beaut BTW!).

    You may or not believe in the name of this perfume, but here is a musical hint to fire your synapses:

    “There are those who think that life has nothing left to chance
    A host of holy horrors to direct our aimless dance

    A planet of play things
    We dance on the strings
    Of powers we cannot perceive
    ‘The stars aren’t aligned
    Or the gods are malign…’
    Blame is better to give than receive…”

    Pretty sure the authors of above are a bit skeptical of the idea behind the name of this perfume. I’m probably giving it away. Again. I’m so easy! ????

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    • madtowngirl says:
      17 August 2018 at 9:53 am

      Ummagumma?

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      • Deva says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:24 am

        No!

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    • Petunia says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:10 am

      Onda?

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      • Deva says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:24 am

        No!

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    • geordie says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:12 am

      Gucci Rush!

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      • Deva says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:25 am

        And no! But great guess! ????????

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:29 am

      Amouage Fate?

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      • Deva says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:55 am

        DING DING DING! We have a winner! I wish I had a prize for you✌????

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        • Glannys says:
          17 August 2018 at 11:02 am

          Thank you! Loved you puzzle and love your scent. :)

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          • geordie says:
            17 August 2018 at 11:47 am

            Ding ding! Nice one :))

    • Bear says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:57 am

      Kalemat ? ????

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      • Deva says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:01 am

        Sorry Bear! See above. ⬆️

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  5. holyneroli says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:34 am

    This rooty-tooty installment in a series popular with perfumistas was originally marketed to men, but has since become more genderfluid.

    Answers must be written in the form of a question ;)

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    • FearsMice says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:16 am

      Would that be Lalique Encre Noire?

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      • holyneroli says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:28 am

        Nope, but you’re on the right track.

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        • SunnyDay says:
          17 August 2018 at 1:16 pm

          What is, Encre Noir Extrême?

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          • holyneroli says:
            17 August 2018 at 1:18 pm

            Right note, wrong house.

    • Elisa P says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:00 pm

      Guerlain Vetiver?

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      • holyneroli says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:13 pm

        No, but you’re getting close! Like your guess, the starring note in my SOTD is in the perfume’s name.

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    • Bear says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:18 pm

      What is Vetiver Extraordinare Frederic Malle?

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    • geordie says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:23 pm

      Is it Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal?

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    • holyneroli says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:42 pm

      Nobody’s gotten it yet, but here’s another clue: it is a flanker to a much more well-known scent, which is itself a rooty-floral.

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      • Elisa P says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:12 pm

        Hmmm. I can only think of Terre d’Hermes Vetiver or Bel Ami Vetiver, but neither original is particularly floral.

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        • holyneroli says:
          17 August 2018 at 4:26 pm

          It is neither. Wow, I didn’t realize this would be such a stumper! I’ve seen my SOTD mentioned around here before. Some folks are big fans of the almond version too…

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          • Bear says:
            17 August 2018 at 4:30 pm

            What is Prada Infusion de Vetiver?

          • holyneroli says:
            17 August 2018 at 4:34 pm

            Bear wins Double Jeopardy!!

  6. Glannys says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:38 am

    Are you wearing Havana Vanille (Vanille Absolument), Robin?

    My SOTD is one of my old favorites.
    It is from a very respected old French house. While initially it was a manufacturer of accessories, later it became very famous for its fragrances.
    This scent is one of five in a series. It has more notes, but I will describe only two.
    One is a sacred flower. However, according to a myth, it also has dangerous addictive properties when consumed.
    The second note is a juicy tropical fruit with yellow flesh.
    Both the flower and the fruit grow in the same country and became its national symbols, although the scent I am wearing is inspired by another country.

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    • Elisa says:
      17 August 2018 at 9:48 am

      Hm, Un Jardin sur le Nil?

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      • Glannys says:
        17 August 2018 at 9:50 am

        We have a winner!

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        • Elisa says:
          17 August 2018 at 9:58 am

          :)

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:12 am

      Nope!

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      • Glannys says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:29 am

        I need to try more Nicolai scents.

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  7. SFguy says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:39 am

    Nicolai Balle de Match?

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:12 am

      Exactly!

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      • SFguy says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:31 am

        And well before 7 a.m. my time, too. Let’s hope that’s not my last flash of inspiration for the day.

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        • Robin says:
          17 August 2018 at 12:38 pm

          I’m sure it was just setting the tone for a brilliant day :-)

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      • Erin says:
        17 August 2018 at 5:10 pm

        I knew what it was as soon as I saw the image! Sometimes one has a psychic flash. (Have you ever played the board game Mysterium? Very interesting and I’m pretty decent at it.)

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        • Robin says:
          17 August 2018 at 11:41 pm

          I thought the image would give it away!

          And I have not…I will look for it.

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  8. Lovestosmellgood says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:47 am

    A perfume from a major house where you have the freedom to give it your own name

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    • madtowngirl says:
      17 August 2018 at 9:49 am

      Byredo Unnamed?

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:00 am

        Good guess!
        That is not the one

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    • BobH says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:06 am

      Mon Exclusif, Guerlain?

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        17 August 2018 at 1:40 pm

        Yes!

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:32 am

      A Le Labo scent?

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  9. SmokeyToes says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:48 am

    Hello all and happy Friday! Here are my two hints.

    “I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way” ~ Jessica Rabbit

    I’m a spirit that comes from fruit, but I’m not exactly wine. :)

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:20 am

      By Killian Apple Brandy? Or one of the Killians? Good Girl Gone Bad?

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:50 am

        It’s Good Girl Gone Bad by Killing, excellent guess!
        My Friday smoothie is spinach, Kefir, frozen berries and cherries and a scoop of vanilla protein powder. This tastes like a cherry creamsickle. :)

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          17 August 2018 at 11:52 am

          :oops:, I meant by Killian (not Killing).
          They have an extreme edition, I can’t imagine this being stronger, it’s practically nuclear on me! It lasts into the next day.

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        • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
          17 August 2018 at 12:57 pm

          Yay! I finally got one_LOL!

          Btw, thanks for the tip on the spinach versus kale…today’s smoothie was peach, banana, spinach and a tad of honey…it was by far the best we have had…Mr. CM8 even asked for more :)

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          • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
            17 August 2018 at 12:58 pm

            OH and I have cocoa protein powder…might try that tomorrow with bananas and peanut butter and spinach…the spinach is much smoother…..

          • SmokeyToes says:
            17 August 2018 at 2:31 pm

            hooray! I think we’re on the same page regarding perfumes. I was thinking you had a SSS Incense perfume on (I have that one also)!

            I’m glad you like the spinach vs. kale, the texture is almost velvety in comparison – much nicer I think.

            Let me know how the PB & Cocoa smoothie works, it’s the hubby’s favorite!

          • Calypso says:
            17 August 2018 at 4:18 pm

            What do y’all use to mix your smoothies in?

          • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
            17 August 2018 at 4:24 pm

            A Ninja…the hubs bought it a while ago for his protein shakes but now we are using it for the smoothies…so far so good.

          • SmokeyToes says:
            17 August 2018 at 6:29 pm

            I use a VitaMix blender, I found mine at CostCo. I love it because it gives pureed & creamed soups a nice silky texture.

  10. madtowngirl says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:48 am

    The first child of one of the top selling perfumes of all time.

    Robin, I am guessing you are in Goutal. Not sure which one though.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:01 am

      Shalimar ? Chanel No 5?

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      • madtowngirl says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:11 am

        Eau Premiere.????

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  11. Hilde says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:52 am

    The brand is water from an Italian city that and is known for variations of water from a German city…

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    • Downtown Scott says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:11 am

      Acqua di Parma?

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      • Hilde says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:37 pm

        Yes it is!! Iris Nobile edt. Will treat myself to the edp in fall/winter ????

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    • pyramus says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:12 am

      Creed Acqua Fiorentina?

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      • geordie says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:50 am

        Ah… Acqua di Firenze Acqua Fiorentina?

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      • Hilde says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:43 pm

        Sounds lovely, but no cigar ????

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:21 am

      4711? (this is a shot in the dark!)

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      • Hilde says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:48 pm

        The Cologne part is correct. But the right city is Parma!

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  12. Aparatchick says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:55 am

    Robin, Weekend aka Weekend a Deauville?

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:19 am

      Good guess, right brand! But it’s Balle de Match / Eau de Sport.

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      • Aparatchick says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:35 am

        Ha! The mention of the bottles is a dead giveaway for Parfums de Nicolai. ????

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        • Robin says:
          17 August 2018 at 12:39 pm

          Yep.

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  13. SheriG says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:56 am

    I’m in a scent by Maurice Roucel. Soft, very elegant floral, with hints of iris, and an amber-and-vanilla note that reminds me of buttercream frosting. Feels old-school, but isn’t really.

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    • Elisa says:
      17 August 2018 at 9:58 am

      Musc Ravageur?

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      • SheriG says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:28 am

        No, but maybe I should try that one!

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    • Elisa P says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:29 am

      L’Instant de Guerlain?

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      • SheriG says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:19 pm

        Nope – another one I should probably try though!

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    • SheriG says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:20 pm

      Another hint: it’s from a venerable fashion house known for its leathers and stirrups, but there’s no hint of leather or horsiness in this fragrance.

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      • Koyel says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:27 pm

        Hermes Vanille Galante? Iris Ukiyoe?

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        • SheriG says:
          17 August 2018 at 6:13 pm

          No, neither of those. I tried Iris Ukiyoe a few years ago and it was icky on me, but maybe it was a bad sample. Vanille Galante is one I definitely need to try one of these days – is it as fleeting as most of the Hermessences are?

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      • Bear says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:41 pm

        Hermes 24, Faubourg ?

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        • SheriG says:
          17 August 2018 at 6:09 pm

          And Bear wins the kewpie doll!

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          • Bear says:
            17 August 2018 at 7:46 pm

            ????????????

      • Elisa P says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:22 pm

        Gucci Envy?

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        • SheriG says:
          17 August 2018 at 6:11 pm

          Nope, not that one either. Wow, lots of guesses that I should really check out!

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          • Elisa P says:
            17 August 2018 at 11:15 pm

            Envy’s gone and harder to find ????

    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      17 August 2018 at 4:26 pm

      24 Faubourg?

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        17 August 2018 at 5:10 pm

        OOps! I see that Bear guessed it above.

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        • SheriG says:
          17 August 2018 at 6:10 pm

          Was a good guess though. :)

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  14. Elisa says:
    17 August 2018 at 9:57 am

    Two words: wire mother

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    • Coumarin says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:04 am

      No 19? :)

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      • Elisa says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:11 am

        Bingo!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:09 am

      Mitsouko…No. 19, or Iris Silver Mist?

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      • Elisa says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:12 am

        No. 19 it is! Described as such by TS in the original guide.

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    • pyramus says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:10 am

      Zoologist Macaque.

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      • Elisa says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:12 am

        Haha, I like this guess.

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    • mals86 says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:16 am

      I always thought that was a terrible description of No. 19, but then I love No. 19.

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    • Elisa P says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:29 am

      Haha! Love that.

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  15. Coumarin says:
    17 August 2018 at 10:01 am

    I’m definitely thinking Nicolai for you, Robin, though I don’t know the line well enough to guess the perfume.

    Mine is:

    A footfall shakes everything. I am not heavy, but my name is. I am the very definition of exotic; I’m no milky pudding like my sister.

    Have a great day all!

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:20 am

      Yep, Balle de Match.

      And stumped on yours but working on it!

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      • Coumarin says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:26 am

        Sadly PdN is one of the few lines that isn’t anywhere close to me. The few I have tried I’ve really liked.

        Ha, I thought I was being too obvious! I’m sure you’ll get it.

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        • Robin says:
          17 August 2018 at 12:42 pm

          Nope…I see I should have gotten it but I can also see I wasn’t going to! Nice clues & good for Regina.

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      • PriscillaE says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:26 am

        That is exactly the one I thought of. One of my favorites. I got a full bottle a couple of months ago.

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    • Regina says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:20 am

      Kenzo Jungle L’Elephant?

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      • Coumarin says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:39 am

        Yes! I got a 33ml travel spray last night and have been wafting it ever since. Great stuff.

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  16. Petunia says:
    17 August 2018 at 10:06 am

    1) SOTD= Flowers in space or… a diety holding flowers.

    2) Bonus: (not sotd) Be warned as this scent may draw vampires. Conversely, it may also help to keep you from harm.

    3) Orange and resins with a side of barf.

    Happy Friday/Saturday NSTRS!

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    • SheriG says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:29 am

      Eau de Protection?

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      • Petunia says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:02 am

        Yes for the second bonus!

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    • Elisa P says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:15 am

      #1 Apollo Hyacinth?

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      • Petunia says:
        17 August 2018 at 1:25 pm

        Yes and yes. You guessed them alll this week Elisa. You really should get a prize!

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        • Elisa P says:
          17 August 2018 at 1:45 pm

          I only got 2 of yours-props to whoever got De Profundis and haji who got the Puredistance. Your clues are very clever, my dear!

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          • Petunia says:
            17 August 2018 at 2:08 pm

            Well, smart girl, I have to make them hard because you are very clever. You guessed today’s without breaking a sweat. ???? Yoy might say that you are my yardstick. ????????

    • Elisa P says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:16 am

      #3 L’Ambre de Merveilles?

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      • tiffanie says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:58 am

        ha! That is a good guess. My first thought was EdM.

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        • Petunia says:
          17 August 2018 at 1:33 pm

          I figured you’d get it for sure!

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          • tiffanie says:
            17 August 2018 at 2:48 pm

            hee-hee, great minds think alike.

            I must admit
            I have, once or twice,
            had a whiff of the vomit note,
            and I don’t mind.
            Now I wonder,
            what does that say
            for my nose!

          • Elisa P says:
            17 August 2018 at 3:03 pm

            I took at as whale vomit, tiffanie. Does EdM smell barf-y? I always gave that honor to Shalimar ????

      • tiffanie says:
        17 August 2018 at 7:30 pm

        Someone somewhere once commented that one of the Merveilles smelled like actual barf to their nose! For me it’s the idea of whale barf, thank goodness, but I know there can’t be real ambergris in EdM. Though once or twice when I hadn’t used my EdM spray bottle in a while the first spritz smelled kind of “off” and made me think “oh no please not the barf smell.” :D I’m sure it was just stale juice in the sprayer.

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        • Petunia says:
          17 August 2018 at 9:06 pm

          I was refering to the ambergris. I never smell barf when I wear EdM

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:47 am

      llol to #3, I nearly choked on my coffee!

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      • Petunia says:
        17 August 2018 at 1:26 pm

        ????

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    • jackieonasty says:
      17 August 2018 at 12:46 pm

      Shiseido Zen or Une Amourette

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      • Petunia says:
        17 August 2018 at 1:26 pm

        Good guesses but see ElisaP.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 August 2018 at 6:24 pm

      Wow, your #3 sounded kind of scary!

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      • Petunia says:
        17 August 2018 at 9:15 pm

        Mwah. ha, ha ha! It just popped into my hrad when I saw tbe bottle in my perfume cabinet. I thought it was funny not scary! ????

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        • Petunia says:
          17 August 2018 at 9:15 pm

          Head not hrad…fat fingerzzz..

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  17. Aparatchick says:
    17 August 2018 at 10:07 am

    Made by one of the few houses that doesn’t release 10 new scents every year, this summertime oriental is a lovely chai tea.

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    • FearsMice says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:23 am

      Jacomo Art Collection #08?

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      • Aparatchick says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:32 am

        Ding! Ding! Ding!

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      • Lisa D says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:34 am

        Ooh, I love that one.

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      • Coumarin says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:10 pm

        That’s what I was thinking but I couldn’t be bothered to look up the number. I only have the clay one, 03?

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  18. FearsMice says:
    17 August 2018 at 10:19 am

    Water is life and death in film noir…
    Forget it, Jake.

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    • pyramus says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:22 am

      It’s Chinatown!

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      • FearsMice says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:24 am

        I knew you’d get it right away! :D

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:23 am

      Chinatown?

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      • FearsMice says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:24 am

        You betcha!

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  19. PriscillaE says:
    17 August 2018 at 10:32 am

    Not doing the project, because I have no imagination. Anyway I finished up a sample that I’ve had for years. Escada Acte 2 was one of the first samples that I ever received with a purchase. I culled through the whole of my sample box and pulled out all of the really low samples. It may take me the rest of the month to finish. Then I’ll move on to decants. After that minis. Then I’ll start working on emptying full samples.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:35 am

      Sounds like a sensible plan for culling the herd!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 August 2018 at 6:23 pm

      Sounds like we will be hearing a lot of THUNKS coming from you in the future. ????

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  20. thegoddessrena says:
    17 August 2018 at 10:38 am

    Discontinued, classic spicy carnation

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:45 am

      Floris Malmaison?

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      • thegoddessrena says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:58 am

        Exactly

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    • Downtown Scott says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:49 am

      Poivre?

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    • Bear says:
      17 August 2018 at 10:49 am

      Bellodgia Caron ?

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  21. Bear says:
    17 August 2018 at 10:53 am

    ☕☕☕????
    I am gossamer and fleeting.
    My name is often translated incorrectly.
    Watch out ! My bottle may sting !
    ????✌

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:12 am

      Is it a Guerlain scent in a bee bottle?

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      • Bear says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:26 am

        You may be buzzing ???? in the right bush.

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    • Elisa P says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:26 am

      Apres L’Ondee?

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      • Bear says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:27 am

        No, not April London. ????????????

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    • lillyjo says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:35 am

      Vole du nuit? Or however it’s spelled?

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      • Bear says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:40 am

        No, not Veil of Nutz. ????

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        • lillyjo says:
          17 August 2018 at 11:57 am

          Lol! Funny man ????????❤

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        • Creosote says:
          17 August 2018 at 5:17 pm

          Oh nooooo! I can’t unsee that! It’s *always* going to be Veil of Nutz in my head now. ????????????‍♀️????

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          • Bear says:
            17 August 2018 at 8:37 pm

            Sorry/not sorry ? ????????????????????

        • Jalapeno says:
          17 August 2018 at 6:21 pm

          Yeah, “Veil of Nutz” is going to be incredibly difficult to unsee for me too!

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          • Bear says:
            17 August 2018 at 8:38 pm

            See above. ????????????????????

    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:37 am

      L’Heure Bleue?

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      • Bear says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:42 am

        Incorrect, not Hour Blue. ☕

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    • Elisa P says:
      17 August 2018 at 12:05 pm

      EDC du Coq? ????

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      • Glannys says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:10 pm

        I wanted to suggest this one just to see how Bear will change it. :D

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      • Bear says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:14 pm

        Incorrect, not OH! Da ????!
        ????????????

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        • lillyjo says:
          17 August 2018 at 3:01 pm

          You are KILLING me ????????????

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 12:09 pm

      Mouchoir de Monsieur
      Found on the web: ” I used to assume that Mouchoir de Monsieur translated into English as ‘Mister Moustache’, which would be a fabulous name …” Lizzie Ostrom.

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      • Bear says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:16 pm

        That is a good guess, but not Munchees Mr. ????

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      17 August 2018 at 4:29 pm

      Liu? Not to be confused with Lui…

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      • Bear says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:37 pm

        Il est incorrect dans les deux sens. ????

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      17 August 2018 at 4:42 pm

      Ok then what about Chant d’Aromes?

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      • Bear says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:48 pm

        Non.
        The French word contains all the letters of the mistaken English translation plus one.

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        • therabbitsflower says:
          17 August 2018 at 5:30 pm

          Gosh, I can’t get there! It doesn’t help that I’m supposed to be working right now…

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        • geordie says:
          17 August 2018 at 5:43 pm

          Is it (not) fit for a knight?

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          • Bear says:
            17 August 2018 at 5:55 pm

            No. ????

          • geordie says:
            17 August 2018 at 6:04 pm

            Now that‘s a pity ????

    • Liza says:
      17 August 2018 at 5:34 pm

      Idylle?

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      • Bear says:
        17 August 2018 at 5:56 pm

        ???? No, Liza.

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        • johanob says:
          17 August 2018 at 6:00 pm

          Habit Rouge?

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          • Bear says:
            17 August 2018 at 7:30 pm

            No, Johano, good guess !
            I have to wear my Shalimar Parfum Initial when it cools down some. ????????????✌

        • Liza says:
          17 August 2018 at 7:41 pm

          L’Instant (at some point I suppose we’ll run out of Guerlains)?

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          • Bear says:
            17 August 2018 at 7:51 pm

            Not for a while, but incorrect.

    • geordie says:
      17 August 2018 at 6:04 pm

      Jicky (not icky)?!

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      • Bear says:
        17 August 2018 at 7:32 pm

        No, but I don’t like the lavender in J(icky). ????

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 August 2018 at 6:34 pm

      Is it one of the (many) Aqua Allegorias?

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      • Bear says:
        17 August 2018 at 7:34 pm

        Sorry, emoji provider.????????????????????☘????????????????????????????

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    • galbanumgal says:
      17 August 2018 at 8:15 pm

      Hmmm…L’Ame d’un Heros or Fleurs de Cedrat?

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      • geordie says:
        17 August 2018 at 8:21 pm

        Aaaaaah: Fleurs de Cedrat!!

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        • geordie says:
          17 August 2018 at 8:23 pm

          ???? ???? ????
          I can go to bed now.

          Woe is you, Bear, if it‘s not this one ☝️

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          • Bear says:
            17 August 2018 at 8:33 pm

            The answer !! Good job, galbanumgal !
            Eau de Fleurs de Cedrat.
            I can’t tell you how many people on the ‘net and IRL translate Cedrat to Cedar instead of Citron.
            ????????????????????????????????????????????☘????????✌

        • Glannys says:
          17 August 2018 at 8:56 pm

          Wow! Congrats, geordie!
          If not for you, tonight I would probably dream of elusive bees buzzing over my head. :D
          Bear, you are the king of puzzles. :)

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          • Bear says:
            17 August 2018 at 9:02 pm

            ????????????????????

          • geordie says:
            18 August 2018 at 3:56 am

            It was all galbanumgal! ????

  22. Mary Carol says:
    17 August 2018 at 11:06 am

    Often referred to by an acronym, my perfume today has some almond in it. Some think it smells a little like a clay like material that kids enjoy playing with.

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:16 am

      Maybe Hypnotic Poison?

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    • madtowngirl says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:20 am

      POTL Lucter et Emergo?

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      • johanob says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:38 pm

        2nd vote for this!

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        • Liza says:
          17 August 2018 at 5:51 pm

          3rd

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      • Jalapeno says:
        17 August 2018 at 6:20 pm

        4th!

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    • LizzieB says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:46 am

      La Petite Robe Noire or its flanker Ma Premiere Robe?

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    • Koyel says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:31 pm

      LPRN BP?

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  23. sistine says:
    17 August 2018 at 11:08 am

    I am a sad, one star iris.

    Happy Friday everyone!

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:14 am

      Hermes Hiris

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      • sistine says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:19 am

        Excellent!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:24 am

      Luca may find it sad, but I think you smell great!

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      • littleengine says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:22 pm

        Me, too. It is still my favorite Iris ever.

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        • Filomena says:
          17 August 2018 at 3:11 pm

          My favorite Iris ever as well!

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    • Undina says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:00 pm

      The only sad part for me is that it doesn’t stay on for too long – otherwise it would have been a total joy.
      You smell great!

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    • johanob says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:37 pm

      Smelling FANTASTIC!Who cares what “someone” said about it!????????????????

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    • sistine says:
      17 August 2018 at 4:31 pm

      I love Hiris, and get 8-10 hour longevity. It may be my soulmate perfume. That’s why the 1 star review amuses and annoys me. Believe me, I keep wearing it!

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  24. Elisa P says:
    17 August 2018 at 11:19 am

    13th letter of a semitic alphabet.
    I’m wearing a dab of this for the first time and it’s not as weird as I thought it would be.

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:24 am

      Bogue MEM? (Gosh, I am learning a lot today!)

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      • Elisa P says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:28 am

        Yes ????Though not sure what he intended MEM to mean.

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        • tiffanie says:
          17 August 2018 at 12:09 pm

          I do wonder the “why?” behind the name MEM. ;)

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          • Elisa P says:
            17 August 2018 at 12:21 pm

            I’m curious, too, but can’t find anything round the interwebs that explains it.

        • Filomena says:
          17 August 2018 at 3:13 pm

          He also did Maii and Noun and I have no idea what their names mean either.

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        • crikey says:
          18 August 2018 at 6:00 am

          There’s some blurb on the Bloom site–though I have no idea if this is perfume shop blurbery, or originally from Mister G:

          “MEM comes from the Indo-European word root that is at the base of many words linked to the idea of water, liquid, sea, fertility. In the Hebrew alphabet is the thirteenth letter and it means water with further meanings such as chaos, mighty, blood. Plus it has a beautiful sound and it’s a palindrome word…”

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  25. therabbitsflower says:
    17 August 2018 at 11:19 am

    Almost 100 comments and I only just got to work! That’s a side effect of being on the West coast.

    I’m a scent from a California indie brand and I share a name with a Prince song!

    Trying to be less obscure than my limited 2006 flanker from yesterday. (It was L’Instant d’Une Ete.)

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    • madtowngirl says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:21 am

      Purple Rain!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:21 am

        I mean, Reign.

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:34 am

        No, but good guess!

        Also, nice coincidence that the radio was playing Prince when I got in my car this morning.

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    • Bear says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:39 am

      She’s Always in my Hair! ????

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    • Elisa P says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:39 am

      Smell Bent 1999?

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:41 am

        The guessing game queen strikes again! You got it.

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  26. AnnieA says:
    17 August 2018 at 11:23 am

    Wearing Orange Sanguine again, so no need to say anything like “What am I drinking for breakfast?”

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  27. Regina says:
    17 August 2018 at 11:25 am

    Here are some negative reviews of my fragrance from Basenotes:

    “It’s REPULSIVE, and I don’t say that too often. It smells boozy and ridiculously metallic. It reminds me of silver cleaner mixed with whiskey or something along those line. Yuck!!!”

    “A heavy synthetic incense with the same tart grape candy drydown in Chez Bond. Everything else about this fragrance is just plain odd to the nose.”

    “Don’t get me wrong, I like the smell of Incense sticks , but I can’t possible think of a reason why anyone would want to smell like it?”

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    • Bear says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:30 am

      Bond No 9 Andy Warhol Silver Factory

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      • Regina says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:32 am

        Well done!

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        • Bear says:
          17 August 2018 at 11:37 am

          I remembered reading those reviews while wearing it. ????
          To each their own! ????????

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    • Koyel says:
      17 August 2018 at 4:36 pm

      This is great! We should have a whole CP that is “guess the fragrance from the negative basenotes reviews.”

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      • Elisa P says:
        17 August 2018 at 5:57 pm

        They’re pretty funny!

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  28. Lisa D says:
    17 August 2018 at 11:26 am

    SOTD: a sky filled with a myriad of shifting gemstone colors.

    I’ve got to go attend a morning of professional development breakout sessions (I know, I betcha wish you were here :-D), but I will check in later to see all of the creative perfume puzzles. I’ve been stumped by most thus far.

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:32 am

      Ann Gerard Ciel d’Opale?

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      • Lisa D says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:01 pm

        Yes!

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    • Elisa P says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:34 am

      Ciel d’Opal?

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      • Lisa D says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:02 pm

        Correctomundo.

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    • holyneroli says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:38 am

      Kaleidoscope?

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      • Lisa D says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:03 pm

        Nope, but that’s an intriguing option…..I’ll have to go look that one up.

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  29. Mary Carol says:
    17 August 2018 at 11:26 am

    Madtowngirl is right for my scent of the day.

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  30. JadainGA says:
    17 August 2018 at 11:29 am

    A FriYAY poem to help you guess my scent…. :)

    The work week is finally over
    It’s finally time to play
    Or sleep late, or garden…whatever makes your day

    So enjoy some fun time
    Have fun and make merry
    And wear this floral, from the House of Burberry! :)

    Answer? ʎɹɹǝqɹnq ʎq puǝʞǝǝM

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:39 am

      Burberry Weekend!

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      • JadainGA says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:42 am

        Winner winner chicken dinner! :)

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      17 August 2018 at 1:02 pm

      how did you do that?????????????????

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      • JadainGA says:
        17 August 2018 at 1:06 pm

        I just kind of played around with my idea while I was commuting, until I had a poem in my head……I have some of my best ideas in my car, where I spend a great deal of my day….

        HA HA HA HA HA

        Just kidding (I know what you mean) …..I used the website upsidedowntext.com! :)

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        • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
          17 August 2018 at 1:17 pm

          Jada you are a pip ;)

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          • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
            17 August 2018 at 1:31 pm

            dᴉd ɐ ǝɹɐ noʎ ɐpɐſ

        • Koyel says:
          17 August 2018 at 4:38 pm

          Your comments are wonderful :)

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      • Elisa P says:
        17 August 2018 at 1:07 pm

        I also want to know!

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  31. lillyjo says:
    17 August 2018 at 11:32 am

    I’m back at work, so throwing out a softball here.. I am the original of a thousand flankers, and Fox Mulder can’t stop thinking of me. What am I wearing? Happy Friday everyone????✌

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:34 am

      Ha, Alien!

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      • lillyjo says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:36 am

        Got it! ????

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    • Undina says:
      17 August 2018 at 2:57 pm

      Lol

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      • lillyjo says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:12 pm

        ????

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    • johanob says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:28 pm

      Smelling wonderful!It is a wonderful perfume,although I cannot wear it myself(headache inducing!)a Colleague loves to wear it,and she has a light hand with the sprays.Love it on her!

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      • lillyjo says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:10 pm

        Try the shower gel. That might not bring on a headache.

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    • sistine says:
      17 August 2018 at 4:33 pm

      Fox Mulder!????

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      • lillyjo says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:54 pm

        Right? I should have said that i can’t stop thinking of him!

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        • Bear says:
          17 August 2018 at 5:10 pm

          LOLOLOL! I am so out of the sci-fi loop, I thought that was the woman! ????????????

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          • lillyjo says:
            17 August 2018 at 10:11 pm

            David Ducovney. The character name could not have been more perfect.

    • Creosote says:
      17 August 2018 at 5:21 pm

      Oh, how that made this X-phile smile! Good one. You smell great!

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      • lillyjo says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:13 pm

        Perfume, X-files, and baseball!, what more could we need?????

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 August 2018 at 6:18 pm

      Wow, you can wear the OG Alien in the summer?!?!? RESPECT!! It’s a middle of the winter scent for me.

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      • lillyjo says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:07 pm

        I’ve built up a tolerance, LOL

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  32. perfumelover67 says:
    17 August 2018 at 11:41 am

    Not participating in the CP. Busy morning taking my mother to a doctor’s appointment and now heading to work. No time to think about something for the guessing perfume name. I will try to read all the comments during the day. Love this CP!

    I am in Annick Goutal Ninfeo Mio for another hot and humid day.

    Have a happy Friday everyone!

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2018 at 12:46 pm

      You smell great, and hope the appointment goes well!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:06 pm

        Thank you Robin! Everything went well fortunately!

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      17 August 2018 at 1:05 pm

      Good luck with everything today!!!!! Hope the appointment went well.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:07 pm

        Thank you CM8! Busy day, but everything has been good so far!

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        • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
          17 August 2018 at 5:12 pm

          And I also wanted to say that you have such beautiful perfumes in full bottle size…so glad that you are getting a chance to wear them now! Ninfeo Mio is with the fig note? Figs are so good for eating and wearing :)

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          • perfumelover67 says:
            17 August 2018 at 6:40 pm

            Thank you CM8! After finishing all decants and samples, it is so rewarding to be back to my long neglected full bottles. Ninfeo Mio is the one with the delicious fig note. And I agree that fig are not only good for wearing, but for eating also. Once I start eating them it is not easy for me to stop! ????

    • Undina says:
      17 August 2018 at 2:57 pm

      You smell good! Do you have a bottle? Is it green?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:13 pm

        Thank you! I have the old square light green/greyish bottle with the beautiful label design and cylindrical gold cap.

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    • lillyjo says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:05 pm

      Every time I see your perfume mentioned, I call it Finding Nemo in my head, lol because I don’t know how to say it. Hope your day goes well!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:16 pm

        LOL! ????
        The day is ok so far. Waiting for the weekend to arrive, even though it will be busy as well as next week. No rest in the horizon!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 August 2018 at 6:16 pm

      Glad to hear that your mom’s appointment(s) went well this morning. Lucky you, having a full older bottle of Ninfeo Mio! Those colored bottles were so pretty.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        17 August 2018 at 6:17 pm

        And the scent is no slouch, either! ????

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        17 August 2018 at 6:33 pm

        Thank you Jalapeno!
        I am indeed lucky to have the old bottle of Ninfeo Mio and the perfume is a big summer favorite!

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  33. Nancyleandros says:
    17 August 2018 at 11:44 am

    Moving very slowly this morning….only had four hours of sleep last night, so forgive me for being a goober….

    “Aaaack, I’m terribly late for my appointment at the beauty parlor!!”

    Who am I?

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    • Bear says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:56 am

      Vraie Blonde ? ????

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:59 am

        Nope!

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      • Glannys says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:01 pm

        LOL, had the same idea. :D

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:02 pm

        But you’re on the right track.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      17 August 2018 at 12:32 pm

      additional info: main note is one of Deva’s all time favorite notes. Also, I believe it was recently thunked by one of the marzipans…

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      • Elisa P says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:35 pm

        Grey Vetiver?

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        • Elisa P says:
          17 August 2018 at 12:43 pm

          Or Greylock, rather?

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          • Nancyleandros says:
            17 August 2018 at 1:02 pm

            You got it! ????

      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        17 August 2018 at 1:08 pm

        Ha! had I commented earlier I would have said Greylocke :)
        I thunked it when my youngest marzipan stole it…it still lives in his room for me to steal some spritzes when he isn’t looking-LOL!

        I love your goobering….that was an excellent play on words!!!!

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        • Nancyleandros says:
          17 August 2018 at 11:16 pm

          Thanks! This cp has been a real hoot.

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  34. tiffanie says:
    17 August 2018 at 11:53 am

    SotD = Brevity is the soul of ____.

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:55 am

      Wit!

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      • tiffanie says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:00 pm

        Yes! :D

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    • Undina says:
      17 August 2018 at 2:55 pm

      You smell great!

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      • tiffanie says:
        17 August 2018 at 7:19 pm

        thanks, Undina. I think Wit has some of the prettiest top notes I’ve ever smelled.

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  35. Koyel says:
    17 August 2018 at 12:02 pm

    This is such a great CP, Robin :) Possibly my favorite! I don’t think I ever read all the comments as intently as I do during Guessing Week, even though I’m bad at guessing.

    Wearing a scent from a luxury fashion designer. The house is German, though I wouldn’t have guessed that from its name! It’s a pretty spectacular fruit salad :) I get mango from it, though that’s not listed in the notes. One of the notes on Fragrantica is Big Strawberry; I couldn’t possibly tell you how that is different from Little Strawberry or Normal-Sized Strawberry, though.

    Last day of Project Dress Nicely! PHEW. I believe it was Jalapeno who encouraged me to have an occasional week of dressing nicely in between my weeks of dressing like a scientist, and I think that’s all I’ll be able to manage. I’ve changed so much in the past five years. I used to LOVE dressing well. Maybe next time, I’ll remember to wear some jewelry, and even–gasp!–put on some make-up. Maybe.

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    • Bear says:
      17 August 2018 at 12:20 pm

      One of the limited edition Escadas ?

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      • Koyel says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:27 pm

        Yes! Now the question is which one? (I don’t know the Escadas to know if the LEs are different enough for someone to figure out which one I’m wearing from my description. Hint: its name involves something often associated in the US with Native American jewelry!)

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        • Bear says:
          17 August 2018 at 12:29 pm

          Turquoise? ????

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          • Koyel says:
            17 August 2018 at 12:37 pm

            That’s the one! Escada Turquoise Summer :) I won’t need a bottle when I finish my sample (if I even could get a bottle of a LE), but I am enjoying the few mLs I have!

        • Elisa P says:
          17 August 2018 at 12:32 pm

          They were all fruit salads of sorts, but I thought they were fun. The only one I ever had was Ibiza Hippie-I wouldn’t mind a bottle for old time’s sake.

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          • Koyel says:
            17 August 2018 at 12:37 pm

            That’s a fun name :)

          • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
            17 August 2018 at 1:10 pm

            I have had every single bottle since 1994 and the earlier ones were less fruit salad….some even had oakmoss in them! I still have all my empties which I can sniff for reference.

    • Jalapeno says:
      17 August 2018 at 6:14 pm

      Hey, have fun going back into “incognito” mode at work! Dressing up can be fun, but when so many of the clothes are either hand wash or dry clean only, it gets to be a pain fast!

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      • monica404 says:
        17 August 2018 at 6:48 pm

        Such a nice idea, a week of nice dressing. I’m perpetually stuck in grey tshirt and hoodie.

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  36. Laila says:
    17 August 2018 at 12:08 pm

    The golden sun embraces the leaves on the trees surrounding the piazza and warms the ancient bricks beneath my feet. The gentle burbling of the fountain in the square welcomes me to an outdoor cafe. A vase of fresh-picked old roses holds court in the center of the scrubbed, well-worn cedar table where I sit to enjoy a coffee. As the steam rises from my cup, it mingles with the fragrance of the roses and both soothes and stimulates my soul. I inhale deeply. La vie est belle! (The true meaning of the phrase, not the Lancome fragrance.)

    This special place exists only in my imagination and in the warmth and beauty of one of my very favorite but discontinued scents. Elegant and exquisite fragrance, elegant and exquisite bottle.

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2018 at 12:49 pm

      I want to be there now, with coffee and all!

      But can’t think of it. All that came to mind was TF Cafe Rose but that lacks discontinued + exquisite bottle.

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      • springpansy says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:55 pm

        Joining you in the sun-warmed piazza for coffee. Sounds amazing!

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        • Laila says:
          17 August 2018 at 3:43 pm

          I actually visualized this as a brief solitary moment while I was waiting for a dear friend I hadn’t seen in awhile, so I’m happy to have you join me!

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      • Petunia says:
        17 August 2018 at 1:45 pm

        I had the same tbought about CR.

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        • Laila says:
          17 August 2018 at 3:44 pm

          No, it’s not CR, but hope you’ll join us for coffee!

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      • Laila says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:40 pm

        My first sentence holds a clue to the beautiful bottle . . .

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        • Laila says:
          17 August 2018 at 3:41 pm

          This was meant to reply to Robin, don’t know how I put it here.

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 1:53 pm

      Probably wrong but maybe L’Or de Torrente?

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      • Laila says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:48 pm

        Probably . . . RIGHT! It is my beloved L’or de Torrente. I’ve really enjoyed reading about everyone’s ‘thunking’ lately, but this is one I wear only sparingly and never want to thunk. If it can even be found, it’s now prohibitively expensive and I’ve never found another I’d consider as a replacement

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        • Glannys says:
          17 August 2018 at 3:52 pm

          It is on Torrente’s website, so it must be available for some countries. So maybe you can arrange a purchase somehow?

          And I agree with what the others said: you painted a beautiful, vivid picture!

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          • geordie says:
            17 August 2018 at 3:57 pm

            Seconding this!

            If you need someone to send it on to you, I‘m in Germany… but they may even ship overseas? This page just says the shipping is “offered” to France & Europe — that‘s Franglais for “free shipping to France & Europe“. Maybe they charge to ship to other places…

          • Laila says:
            17 August 2018 at 5:40 pm

            Thank you, Glannys (and Geordie below, nowhere to reply to your post). The last time I looked (several years ago) the edp (which is what I have, I heard there’s an edt but it’s different) was unavailable except for places like Amazon and ebay and at several hundred $$$ per 1 oz. then. Perhaps things have changed? I will check it out.

            And, as for my description, although I know the house is French, for some reason, it’s always an Italian piazza I see myself sitting in when I wear this scent (and I’ve never been to Italy, but I have been to France!)

    • johanob says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:25 pm

      Well I just Love your description of that imaginary place!And dying to know the fragrance!!

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      • Laila says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:53 pm

        See my response to Glannys above. And please join me at the cafe and I’ll share my favorite coffee/rose fragrance with you!

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        • johanob says:
          17 August 2018 at 5:57 pm

          Would love to!That bottle though…WOW.

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          • Laila says:
            17 August 2018 at 11:28 pm

            Sorry, johanob, it’s mine for keeps. :). She’s a beauty, isn’t she? The smooth, oval, gold-embellished bottle fits perfectly in one’s hand, a tactile and visual delight. to add to the fragrance’s sensory delight.

  37. MMKinPA says:
    17 August 2018 at 12:11 pm

    I’m thunking a sample today – which smells of overripe fruit.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      17 August 2018 at 12:15 pm

      Byredo Pulp?

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      • MMKinPA says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:37 pm

        Ding ding! I smell like my fruit bowl that needs to be eaten today…:

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        • therabbitsflower says:
          17 August 2018 at 9:17 pm

          Reminds me I need to wear that one soon!

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  38. geordie says:
    17 August 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Yes, I know I said I’d do it — I‘ve changed my mind, so what? No, I don‘t know whether I‘ll feel like it tomorrow. Anyway, it‘s against the law — I‘m not that sort of flower. You should ask my cousin, she‘s always up for stuff like that. No, don‘t be stupid, you can‘t ask my sister. Miss Goody-Two-Shoes isn‘t going to… oh, my other sister? The animal?

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 12:25 pm

      Hm….

      Don’t Get Me Wrong Baby
      Don’t Get Me Wrong Baby, YES I DO
      Putain des Palaces
      Charogne

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      • geordie says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:58 pm

        Nope!

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        • geordie says:
          17 August 2018 at 1:01 pm

          I‘ve just realized what a brilliant answer this is!

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          • Glannys says:
            17 August 2018 at 1:16 pm

            Thanks! :)

          • Elisa P says:
            17 August 2018 at 2:35 pm

            Ha! Me, too! Glannys, you’re killing it today ????

    • Bear says:
      17 August 2018 at 12:27 pm

      Tubereuse Criminelle ?

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      • geordie says:
        17 August 2018 at 12:59 pm

        No — she‘s my cousin;)

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    • Bear says:
      17 August 2018 at 1:57 pm

      One of the Histoires de Parfum Tuberose trio ? I have the third, Animale. ????????

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      • geordie says:
        17 August 2018 at 1:59 pm

        Yes, she‘s the animal…

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        • Bear says:
          17 August 2018 at 2:22 pm

          No 2 , is it Virginale ?

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          • geordie says:
            17 August 2018 at 2:23 pm

            You‘re teasing me, aren‘t you?

        • Bear says:
          17 August 2018 at 2:32 pm

          I’m just crazy from the heat! ????
          No 1 Capricieuse.

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          • geordie says:
            17 August 2018 at 2:34 pm

            Yeeees!

    • Elisa P says:
      17 August 2018 at 2:02 pm

      Loved your clue! Fun!

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      • geordie says:
        17 August 2018 at 2:36 pm

        Thanks :)

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  39. pixel says:
    17 August 2018 at 12:46 pm

    Eat your veggies! Or wear them. My veggie scent is from Robin’s favorite house, though IIRC it’s not a favorite scent of hers.

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Is it funny that I can’t even guess the house? Ha…I can’t wait to find out this one, hope someone guesses it soon.

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    • Elisa P says:
      17 August 2018 at 1:06 pm

      Is it Hermes Rhubarb Ecarlate?

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      • pixel says:
        17 August 2018 at 1:32 pm

        Yes! You are the champion at this!

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        • Elisa P says:
          17 August 2018 at 1:40 pm

          Can I include it on my resume? ???? Took me a minute to go through all the vegetable-y notes I could think of. Rhubarb scents usually smell more fruity to me, this one included.

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        • Elisa P says:
          17 August 2018 at 3:06 pm

          And Glannys is way better at this than I am ????

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          • Glannys says:
            17 August 2018 at 3:26 pm

            I did not keep the score, but off-hand I’d say we guessed more or less the same number of scents. I think we make a good guessing team!

      • Robin says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:22 pm

        HA, that is hysterical. I really should have gotten that one.

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 1:20 pm

      Corsica Furiosa?
      I know that Robin loves at least two Parfum d’Empire scents: Corsica Furiosa (with tomato leaf) and Azemour Les Orangers.

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  40. Creosote says:
    17 August 2018 at 12:53 pm

    I’m a chypre but not a chypre. I’m a house and a home.

    Happy Friday, NSTers! Have yourselves a great one!

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    • Gaynor says:
      17 August 2018 at 4:10 pm

      Chanel, 31 Rue Cambon?

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      • Creosote says:
        17 August 2018 at 5:27 pm

        Yes! ????????????

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  41. Dawn says:
    17 August 2018 at 12:58 pm

    I am wearing an Andy Tauer flanker that has gotten a 5 star review in The Guide. Can you guess?

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      17 August 2018 at 1:01 pm

      Au couer de desert? Sorry for the spelling and the extra entry.

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      • Dawn says:
        17 August 2018 at 8:15 pm

        Yep!

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  42. LizzieB says:
    17 August 2018 at 1:25 pm

    The house was my intro to niche, and from where I made my most recent purchase….

    I rarely drink it; I rarely eat it. But the combo is nice in this heat….

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    • geordie says:
      17 August 2018 at 1:40 pm

      Earl Grey and Cucumber!

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    • Undina says:
      17 August 2018 at 2:43 pm

      Or Assam & Grapefruit? :)

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    • LizzieB says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:18 pm

      Nope to both

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    • geordie says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:48 pm

      Fig-Tea?

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    • madtowngirl says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:49 pm

      PdN Fig Tea?

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    • LizzieB says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:54 pm

      Yes to both PdN Fig-tea. I have been spritzing myself frequently as I’m out and about in the swamp of NYC.

      I’ve never been a fig or a tea note fan. But I’m coming around big time.

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      • monica404 says:
        17 August 2018 at 6:45 pm

        I don’t get the fig at all and barely the tea. But I love that one, and love the price tag too!

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  43. galbanumgal says:
    17 August 2018 at 1:31 pm

    Meant to wear this during the peach community project, as my choice is quite peach-forward to my nose. This scent has a well-recognized reputation as a BWF, created by a well-regarded woman, back in the day when women were rare as noses. According to Fragrantica, the scent appeals to wearers who would otherwise strike one as polar opposites: i.e, Martha Stewart and Courtney Love.

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    • Bear says:
      17 August 2018 at 1:55 pm

      Tresor ?

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    • Elisa P says:
      17 August 2018 at 2:00 pm

      Fracas?

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      • galbanumgal says:
        17 August 2018 at 2:19 pm

        Indeed, Elisa….innocence & mayhem all at once!

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        • Bear says:
          17 August 2018 at 2:27 pm

          Peach in Fracas, eh ?
          Noses are as unique as their owners. ????

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        • Elisa P says:
          17 August 2018 at 2:27 pm

          I don’t think Martha Stewart is as innocent as she seems ????

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    • Creosote says:
      17 August 2018 at 5:32 pm

      You smell great!

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  44. stinker_kit says:
    17 August 2018 at 2:01 pm

    Originally a lotion that was just seasonally available, these two free wheeling brothers create fragrances only to please themselves. No focus groups here! Imagine my joy to discover that they created a body spray inspired by this lavender and tonka body cream, utterly violet in color. Name the lotion and body spray. Really huge hint: all the packaging is black and recyclable.

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 2:15 pm

      Twilight

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      • stinker_kit says:
        17 August 2018 at 2:19 pm

        Yes! Makes a great linen and room spray too!

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        • Glannys says:
          17 August 2018 at 2:24 pm

          Ah *goes into Lush fan mode*, but it all started before the lotion! First, there was a Christmas ballistic, then a Christmas shower gel, then a LE perfume, only then a body lotion and finally a body spray. And maybe I forgot other Twilight-scented products… ;)

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          • stinker_kit says:
            17 August 2018 at 2:49 pm

            All true. I think it started with the Sleepy Lotion but there is also Sleepy body powder now that you mention it!

  45. Undina says:
    17 August 2018 at 2:40 pm

    Created in the year of Peace & Music by the brand with probably the largest fan base among perfumistas, my name can be associated with war or with love. Who am I?

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 2:52 pm

      Chamade?

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      • Undina says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:23 pm

        Chamade is corrrrrect! :)

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    • Creosote says:
      17 August 2018 at 5:42 pm

      You smell lovely, Undina! (Also, that was one of the few clue-scent pairings this week that I could actually guess, so thanks for that!????)

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      • Undina says:
        17 August 2018 at 11:54 pm

        Thank you for playing and for the compliment :)

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  46. johanob says:
    17 August 2018 at 2:41 pm

    Sotd!Some people consider me to be the BEST FLANKER EVER,from one of the oldest perfume houses in France.Sadly discontinued.Johanob loves me in the Spring,and today he decided to wear lashings of me…

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 2:54 pm

      Shalimar Parfum Initial maybe?

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      • johanob says:
        17 August 2018 at 2:55 pm

        Yes!Correct!

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        • Glannys says:
          17 August 2018 at 3:07 pm

          One of the rare examples when a flanker of the iconic scent becomes a successful, beloved scent, a classic in its own right, while being very different from the original fragrance. And then they discontinue it!

          Unfortunately, SPI and my skin did not get along. I adore her younger sister, L’Eau, though. Especially in spring.

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          • johanob says:
            17 August 2018 at 3:19 pm

            I totally agree with you.SPI should have been a new fragrance,not a flanker.I cannot understand why Guerlain culls the good ones so fast.

    • Creosote says:
      17 August 2018 at 5:44 pm

      Smellin’ fantastic there, johanob!

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      • johanob says:
        17 August 2018 at 5:56 pm

        Merci!????✌????

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  47. Filomena says:
    17 August 2018 at 3:07 pm

    Lots of people got together to insure my birth. Thus I am a hodgepodge and possess too many notes to mention.

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    • lillyjo says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:12 pm

      Aura?

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      • Filomena says:
        17 August 2018 at 3:14 pm

        No.

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    • johanob says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Haha,that is a very wiiiiide clue that could be literally anything released from 2010 upto now,sitting on a mainstream shelf somewhere!

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  48. Filomena says:
    17 August 2018 at 3:23 pm

    It was released about a year ago.

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  49. Filomena says:
    17 August 2018 at 3:25 pm

    Also, I would not call it mainstream.

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  50. Filomena says:
    17 August 2018 at 3:28 pm

    The fragrance is “Eau My Soul”.

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    • johanob says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Ah!Now that I know what it is,your clue makes more sense!Good one!(I went with “lots of people got together…” meant a lot of perfumers were involved)

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      • lillyjo says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:52 pm

        Same here

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  51. lucasai says:
    17 August 2018 at 3:52 pm

    I could be an apricot tea but I’m neither of those. I’m a perfume worthy of an emperor. Forbidden? Never!

    What am I?

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    • Elisa says:
      17 August 2018 at 3:54 pm

      Osmanthus Interdite!

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      • lucasai says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:28 pm

        You are right

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    • holyneroli says:
      17 August 2018 at 4:31 pm

      Osmanthe Yunnan!

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      • holyneroli says:
        17 August 2018 at 4:32 pm

        Whoops, I missed your response to Elisa

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        • monica404 says:
          17 August 2018 at 6:43 pm

          I thought the same :)

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  52. Gaynor says:
    17 August 2018 at 4:08 pm

    Good morning everyone! I haven’t had the chance to contribute to this week’s project, but I have thoroughly enjoyed catching up in the evenings. I’m in awe of both the puzzle setters and puzzle solvers!

    I haven’t decided what to wear today, but it needs to be relatively quiet. We’ve got a four drive to Hawke’s Bay for a nephew’s 21st birthday, and I don’t want to be too overwhelming in the car. I might wear my latest purchase, the Gold heart from Map of the Heart.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 August 2018 at 6:10 pm

      Safe travels! ????

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  53. Calypso says:
    17 August 2018 at 4:27 pm

    Hi to everyone, I too am very impressed by how clever many of you are at guessing and clue-dropping. Today is my birthday! I spent the morning on a present I didn’t want: air conditioner repairs. Boo hoo, but essential in our climate. I have received some nice gifts and cake and flowers and balloons! Going out with friends later for Margaritas and Mexican, and wearing Mania, from an ancient bottle that still smells fine. Back before I fell into Wonderland.

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    • lucasai says:
      17 August 2018 at 4:31 pm

      Happy birthday

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    • sistine says:
      17 August 2018 at 4:39 pm

      Happy birthday! Enjoy the nice cold AC, and the yummy margaritas! I hope you have a fantastic year.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      17 August 2018 at 4:48 pm

      Happy birthday Calypso! Wishing you lots of health and a great year. Enjoy your time out with friends! ????????????????????

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    • Undina says:
      17 August 2018 at 4:48 pm

      Happy Birthday! I hope the AC will behave even better since you gave it your attention on such special day :)

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    • lillyjo says:
      17 August 2018 at 4:51 pm

      Happy Birthday!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 August 2018 at 5:09 pm

      Happy Scented Birthday, Calypso! ???????????????? Enjoy the friends, margaritas, and Mexican food!

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    • Glannys says:
      17 August 2018 at 5:22 pm

      Happy birthday!

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    • Laila says:
      17 August 2018 at 5:32 pm

      Happy Birthday! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead! Enjoy the Margaritas and Mexican food . . . and the a/c when you return!

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      17 August 2018 at 5:34 pm

      Happy birthday :)

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    • LizzieB says:
      17 August 2018 at 5:35 pm

      Happy, happy birthday! Enjoy your evening. Sounds like a perfect plan.

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    • Creosote says:
      17 August 2018 at 5:48 pm

      ¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Calypso! Enjoy those margaritas!

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    • johanob says:
      17 August 2018 at 5:55 pm

      Happy Birthday Calypso!Hope you have a wonderfully fragrant year!❤️❤️✌????

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    • Elisa P says:
      17 August 2018 at 6:02 pm

      Happy Birthday! I hope this year is a winner for you. Sounds like it’s starting off well.

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    • Petunia says:
      17 August 2018 at 7:33 pm

      Happy Birthday Calypso!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      17 August 2018 at 8:23 pm

      Happy Birthday, Calypso. I hope you are recovering well from your correction surgery.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      17 August 2018 at 11:35 pm

      Happy birthday, Calypso! I hope you had fun this evening. ????

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    • Robin says:
      18 August 2018 at 12:14 am

      Hope it is a great evening Calypso!

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  54. Jalapeno says:
    17 August 2018 at 5:07 pm

    It’s a seriously hot and humid day for me… triple digit heat index. Very thankful for AC! ????????

    SOTD = What am I? I come in two different concentrations. Some people claim that the EdT is a summer scent, while the EdP is more of a fall/winter/holiday scent. I share the same name as a famous work of art. My house has recently had a somewhat controversial name change.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      17 August 2018 at 5:29 pm

      Annick Goutal, pardon me, I mean Goutal Paris Nuit Etoilee?

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      • Jalapeno says:
        17 August 2018 at 6:08 pm

        Correct! ????

        Actually, my sample is from before the name change. Hope they didn’t change the scent!

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        • hajusuuri says:
          17 August 2018 at 8:16 pm

          I have both concentrations in the dark blue ribbed bottles! I wouldn’t wear either concentration in the summer, especially if it is anywhere like today in NJ.

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          • Jalapeno says:
            17 August 2018 at 9:06 pm

            I can get away with a light application of the EdT in summer. No way would I even THINK of wearing the EdP, though!

  55. Liza says:
    17 August 2018 at 5:52 pm

    In the mountains, painted with marmalade, roses, and oakmoss.

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    • Robin says:
      18 August 2018 at 12:15 am

      Stumped! Sounds pretty though.

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    • geordie says:
      18 August 2018 at 4:29 am

      Hard! Another clue?

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    • Liza says:
      18 August 2018 at 7:40 am

      Wow, harder than I thought! The first part of the clue references the name from two angles (both, I guess, somewhat obscure). The mountains are in Europe.

      Robin, it is pretty and I think you own and like it (though I can’t remember you mentioning wearing it in a very long time).

      Geordie: It’s from a house I love, even though I’m not a duchess.

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      • geordie says:
        18 August 2018 at 9:40 am

        Hm… mountains and painted… does Caron have a duchess connection?

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        • Liza says:
          18 August 2018 at 9:50 am

          Yep

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          • geordie says:
            18 August 2018 at 9:53 am

            Ah — The Guide! Caron is for duchesses, Guerlain for cocottes… so it has to be…

            Alpona!

          • Liza says:
            18 August 2018 at 9:57 am

            The old saying (per LT in The Guide) was that Caron was for duchesses and Guerlain for coquettes.

          • Liza says:
            18 August 2018 at 9:57 am

            Got it!!!

          • Liza says:
            18 August 2018 at 10:13 am

            I added the quote from The Guide before I saw that you already had it

        • Robin says:
          18 August 2018 at 10:21 am

          Aha! I have not mentioned it because I don’t have any more. You smell great :-)

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          • Liza says:
            18 August 2018 at 4:04 pm

            ;-)

    • Glannys says:
      18 August 2018 at 9:58 am

      Alpona?

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      • Glannys says:
        18 August 2018 at 10:01 am

        Ah, Geordie got it. Did not see her answer, sorry.

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      • Liza says:
        18 August 2018 at 10:09 am

        Yes!!!

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        • geordie says:
          18 August 2018 at 10:21 am

          What a relief!

          Alpona sounds very lovely:)

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          • Liza says:
            18 August 2018 at 4:05 pm

            ;-)

  56. austenfan says:
    17 August 2018 at 6:18 pm

    Very late to the party, visiting a friend and other stuff so it’s past midnight where I live.
    Wearing a scent with a great name that manages to be both funny and totally inaccurate. From a niche brand. Should be called: Tout, et à jamais!

    Have a great weekend everyone, and I totally loved this CP.

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    • galbanumgal says:
      17 August 2018 at 7:57 pm

      Rien?

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      • Bear says:
        17 August 2018 at 8:01 pm

        Great guess, I should wear that soon !

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    • austenfan says:
      18 August 2018 at 6:41 am

      Yes!

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  57. monica404 says:
    17 August 2018 at 6:41 pm

    Late as well but. A mannered orchid pod from the God of trade!

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    • austenfan says:
      17 August 2018 at 6:44 pm

      Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford?

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      • monica404 says:
        17 August 2018 at 7:08 pm

        No but I did have the first one from Tom Ford and loved it.

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    • Liza says:
      17 August 2018 at 7:27 pm

      Vanille Galante?

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      • austenfan says:
        17 August 2018 at 7:28 pm

        Brilliant guess, I guess I misinterpreted the god of trade reference.

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        • monica404 says:
          17 August 2018 at 7:33 pm

          I found it funny :) he is a marketing god too!

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          • austenfan says:
            18 August 2018 at 7:23 am

            It was very late when I read this and Ford was the first one I thought of, in a tongue in cheek sort of way.

        • Liza says:
          17 August 2018 at 7:34 pm

          Thanks!

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      • monica404 says:
        17 August 2018 at 7:32 pm

        Correct!

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        • Liza says:
          17 August 2018 at 7:39 pm

          :-)

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  58. viridiaan says:
    17 August 2018 at 7:00 pm

    SOTD: A classic from my favourite house, this scent has two colours in its name. These colours are represented in the packaging… first the box and then the bottle. This is a member of a collection, none of which are flankers. ????

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    • monica404 says:
      17 August 2018 at 7:32 pm

      Eau d’orange vert – hermes?

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      • viridiaan says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:07 pm

        You got it!

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  59. hajusuuri says:
    17 August 2018 at 8:03 pm

    SOTD = Mineral Rock Pool

    NST Insider Clue – it is a flanker to a perfume I associate with tiffanie

    The name of the house is that of a god. The bottle looks heavenly and looks like it was split in half.

    On my way home from dinner with a co-worker. Smelled in the wild – Chanel No. 5, Box of Eels and something with jasmine I couldn’t place.

    Commuting Woes No. 451:

    No matter how hit the forecast, I wear 3/4 sleeves shirt because I cannot stand having another commuter’s sweaty arm flesh touching my skin. Yesterday, the woman next to me had her shoulder back and arms extending into my air space reading and highlighting what looked like a text book. I really couldn’t say anything and at least there was a barrier (my sleeve). I got to thinking that perhaps I should find plastic or some air tight fabric that I can slip my arm into to act as a 2nd barrier. If the person sitting next to me doesnot like its texture touching his or her skin, then THEY need to figure out how to avoid it.

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    • galbanumgal says:
      17 August 2018 at 8:29 pm

      Well I know it’s Hermes, trhough I don’t know the bottles…Eau des Merveilles Bleue?
      Perhaps you might devise a sort of invisible fence-sleeved shirt that would put an end to fellow commuter encroachment!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:18 pm

        You are correct!

        I need a force-field around me!

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    • Creosote says:
      17 August 2018 at 8:33 pm

      Hermes Eau des Merveilles Bleue was my guess, too. galbanumgal beat me to it!

      Eww, sweaty arm touching!????

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      • hajusuuri says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:20 pm

        You guessed it, too so you’re a winner!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 August 2018 at 9:00 pm

      I used to take the bus back in my college days, and I did not like it one bit when someone invaded my personal space. However, sticking your arm in a plastic bag would have the unfortunate side effect of making your own arm all sweaty and gross. You need something like a burlap bag… that stuff is so scratchy!!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:21 pm

        I’ll need to think of something that would look like a believable accessory. I imagine something made with sequins

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      • Petunia says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:27 pm

        That could work if the burlap sleeve was lined with flannel or something soft.

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    • tiffanie says:
      17 August 2018 at 9:13 pm

      woot-woot! Bleue is beautful. :)

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      • hajusuuri says:
        17 August 2018 at 10:22 pm

        You are correct!

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    • Undina says:
      18 August 2018 at 12:17 am

      If I had to commute in such circumstances, I would be a very unpleasant and obnoxiously loud complainer (commenting on how people should not touch me) or openly confrontational (putting a magazine or a newspaper between me and an offender). I refuse to suffer silently.

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