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Wednesday scent of the day 12/19

Posted by Robin on 19 December 2018 279 Comments

Hump Day, and 12 more days to go for 2018. What fragrance are you wearing?

I'm in The Different Company's delicious incense, Le 15.

Reminder: on 12/21 we're doing What's your number...wear a perfume with a number in the name, if you have one. Suggested by thegoddessrena.

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 RPS Visual Art Associateship Panel FINAL LAYOUT [cropped] by Tony Bowall Photography at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. hannahmom says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:06 am

    I heard this AM that the Swiss erfumer Vero Kern has passed away.
    Wearing Rozy EDP in her honour.
    Godspeed Vero

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    • springpansy says:
      19 December 2018 at 10:23 am

      Oh no, I had no idea.

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      • springpansy says:
        19 December 2018 at 10:25 am

        I couldn’t find anything about it online…

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        • hannahmom says:
          19 December 2018 at 10:27 am

          A personal friend of hers posted it on FB, and there are a lot of perfume peeps picking it up.

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          • springpansy says:
            19 December 2018 at 10:28 am

            Thanks for letting us know.

          • cazaubon says:
            19 December 2018 at 11:14 am

            It was posted on Basenotes as well this morning.

    • flopper says:
      19 December 2018 at 10:31 am

      Oh gosh.

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    • cazaubon says:
      19 December 2018 at 10:57 am

      I just heard this too, shocked and saddened. I will wear Rubj in her honour.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:02 am

      How very sad – very gifted perfumer.
      Heard the news Penny Marshall passed away yesterday, another sad loss.

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      • cazaubon says:
        19 December 2018 at 11:19 am

        Oh no. I really enjoyed her.

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      • Lisa D says:
        19 December 2018 at 12:08 pm

        I read that, too – sadness. She was a smart and funny woman.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:36 am

      Such sad news and such a loss for the perfume community.

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    • Deva says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:24 pm

      Omg! Just now seeing this after spritzing Naja. ?

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    • Gaynor says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:38 pm

      I’m very sorry to hear that. I didn’t like all of her perfumes, although I have and love Rubj EdP, but everything I read about her told me that she was a very genuine person, who put real passion into her creations.

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    • Robin says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:39 pm

      That is so sad. And I did read about Penny Marshall last night but forgot to include a RIP in the post today 🙁

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    • Jiji says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:55 pm

      Oh gosh, so sorry to hear that, what a loss. 🙁

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:31 pm

      That popped up in my news feed right before I started reading NST today.

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  2. JadainGA says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:09 am

    Good morning Y’all….

    Completely and totally overslept this morning, so I’m scentless at the moment. But as soon as I get home, I’m going to reapply a sample of Tom Ford Ombre Leather, that I got in the mail yesterday. WOW! Such a fantastic unisex leather…makes me think of leather chaps on a pair of well fitting Wrangler jeans. Sexy stuff! 🙂 Totally going on my perpetual and endless wishlist….

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:14 am

      I love that one. Keep going to Sephora for a free decant until you can get a bottle.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:57 pm

      How was the perfume Grinch yesterday with your sillage?

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      • JadainGA says:
        19 December 2018 at 1:00 pm

        He never said a word, so I think it was ok….LOL

        I’m excited! Just got a UPS notice that a package from “Mugler” was on the porch! I’m thinking the hubby pulled the trigger on my request for Alien Extraordinaire? WHEEEEEEEEE!!!!! 🙂
        I’ll find out Christmas morning…..

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  3. PriscillaE says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:10 am

    I’m wearing Tea for Two. I needed spicy goodness today.

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    • Barqs says:
      19 December 2018 at 10:53 am

      You smell wonderful !

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    • springpansy says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Good choice.

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:36 pm

      I love that one so much. You smell great.

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  4. Gail says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:12 am

    I was rooting through my samples and located a Le Labo Bergamote 22 in my stash that I brought along with me. Thunk!

    We are on our way back home and thus back to reality! Not looking forward to it, at all!

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    • lillyjo says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:35 am

      It feels like your vacation went by so fast! Have a safe trip home!?

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    • madtowngirl says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:38 am

      I love Bergamote 22! You smell great!

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      • Robin says:
        19 December 2018 at 2:40 pm

        I love that one too.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:29 pm

      Safe travels!

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  5. thegoddessrena says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:13 am

    Sampling Rundholz 03. Apr. 1968 which has a weird fruity opening but is now a great smoky incense

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    • Regina says:
      19 December 2018 at 10:24 am

      ooh, TWO numbers. sounds intriguing, too!

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    • cazaubon says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:00 am

      I love that one, on me it is animalic.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:38 am

      I’m very curious to smell that one. I almost wore their 20 Mars 2022 today but decided I needed a cozy, comforting perfume.

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      • thegoddessrena says:
        19 December 2018 at 12:15 pm

        Liked 20 Mars 2022 enough to put it on the endless full-bottle wishlist. It will probably be there a while since it’s too big for work

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        • therabbitsflower says:
          19 December 2018 at 12:29 pm

          I was also worried it was too big for work even from dabbing a sample. Maybe I’ll wear it one evening this week.

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  6. Lovestosmellgood says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:14 am

    I am secntless because of this stuffed up nose ? and feeling really blah!

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    • flopper says:
      19 December 2018 at 10:32 am

      Feel better soon ?

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        19 December 2018 at 1:00 pm

        Thank you! I am exhausted

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      19 December 2018 at 10:39 am

      Also, anyone visit any countries along the Baltic Sea? Any family friendly?

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      • lucasai says:
        19 December 2018 at 11:17 am

        I live in Poland which is a Baltic Sea country ?

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        • Lovestosmellgood says:
          19 December 2018 at 12:59 pm

          It there anything family friendly along the Baltic Sea?
          Have you ever visited Riga?

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          • lucasai says:
            19 December 2018 at 1:05 pm

            No, never

      • cazaubon says:
        19 December 2018 at 11:20 am

        I hear Split, Croatia is a lovely resort town and popular vacation spot.

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        • Lovestosmellgood says:
          19 December 2018 at 12:59 pm

          Montenegro is on my radar too

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          • Robin says:
            19 December 2018 at 2:40 pm

            My sister is just back from living in Montenegro for 3 years — beautiful place.

          • Calypso says:
            19 December 2018 at 6:45 pm

            My colleague’s wife is from Montenegro and they spend every summer there. It looks gorgeous in pictures. He says Croatia has become more expensive but Montenegro still has a lot of bargains. I’m hoping to go there this summer before attending a conference in Belgrade in late July.

        • austenfan says:
          19 December 2018 at 4:34 pm

          Croatia is a very popular holiday destination for the Dutch as well. ItÂŽs not on the Baltic Sea though but on the Adriatic.

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    • Barqs says:
      19 December 2018 at 10:52 am

      I hope you feel better soon.

      My son visited Estonia a few years ago, and he said it was lovely.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        19 December 2018 at 1:00 pm

        Thank you!

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    • cazaubon says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:01 am

      Oh no, hope you feel better soon!

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    • Ede97005 says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:48 pm

      Hot mint tea and rest!

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        19 December 2018 at 12:58 pm

        That is an order!

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    • JadainGA says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:07 pm

      Feel better! Hope your scented self comes back to normal quick! 🙂

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:36 pm

      Oh no! I hope you feel much better soon.

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    • Jiji says:
      19 December 2018 at 6:33 pm

      I know that feeling, lost my sense of smell for at least two days. Hope you feel better soon!

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    • Deva says:
      19 December 2018 at 6:45 pm

      Gah! Hope you feel better soon!!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:27 pm

      Yuck on the stuffy nose! Feel better soon!

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  7. tiffanie says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:20 am

    SotD = 23 Janvier 1984

    I like it, I really really like this one. And that date was probably a good day for me. 😀

    Robin, Le Quinze is a very cool name for a perfume, and awesome photos up top today. Now I want to wear Hiris and go to Greece.

    My sotd is from a sample sent to me by a marvelous perfumista. 😀 I received a delightful scented package yesterday. It will be great fun to work my way through the new to me samples that arrived.

    My home life has been chaotic so a month or so ago I “curated” my perfumes down to a couple dozen bottles and samples, everything else is in a box. Sometimes too many choices is too hard! But I’ve been craving newness, so this delightful surprise comes at exactly the right moment for me. 😀

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    • lillyjo says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:42 am

      For me 1984 stunk, except for the Tigers winning the World Series. ⚟ I hope things settle down for you soon. Enjoy your new smells!?

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      • tiffanie says:
        19 December 2018 at 8:42 pm

        thank you, lillyjo! ha, yes I remember the Tigers in 1984. 😀

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    • Robin says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:41 pm

      I will join you, in Hiris and in Greece 🙂

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      • tiffanie says:
        19 December 2018 at 8:43 pm

        let’s organize a field trip! 😀 I’m sure hajusuuri is game to go, and there have to be others, lol

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        • Robin says:
          19 December 2018 at 11:53 pm

          Sounds perfect!!

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  8. Regina says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:25 am

    feeling cozy/gorgeous in vintage no. 5

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    • flopper says:
      19 December 2018 at 10:31 am

      Yum. Cozy indeed ?

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  9. austenfan says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:26 am

    I’m not quite sure what I’m wearing actually. I think I sprayed from my Jockey Gentry Club sample, but the notes in that are not at all what I’m currently smelling. I think this is either Heliotrope Blanc of Violettes du Czar. Anyway it’s nice. Love today’s choice of picture, Robin!

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    • Petunia says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:07 pm

      Mystery scent…?

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      • Petunia says:
        19 December 2018 at 1:08 pm

        We should do a CP for unlabeled scents and try to guess what we’re wearing.

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        • austenfan says:
          19 December 2018 at 2:33 pm

          Yep! That would be a good idea.

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    • Robin says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:42 pm

      Isn’t it lucky that person included exactly 15 shots?

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      • austenfan says:
        19 December 2018 at 4:35 pm

        It is!

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  10. SheriG says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:27 am

    I’m in the glory of Azemour today.

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    • Robin says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:43 pm

      ?????

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      • SheriG says:
        19 December 2018 at 11:24 pm

        Yaaaaaaasssss!

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    • Deva says:
      19 December 2018 at 6:46 pm

      Nice one!

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  11. orl says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:27 am

    Good day! SOTD is CK One Summer 2017, I guess that’s two numbers 🙂 Pleasant & cheap (25 euros for 100ml, that’s kind of being paid for it, right?), great gym stuff in my opinion

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    • lillyjo says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:44 am

      I like the Summer flanker, it’s very cheerful imo.

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  12. springpansy says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:27 am

    I’m in DSH Gingembre (Ginger No. 1) which works for the CP and my continued need for cozy warming fragrances. Work is hectic and annoying and home feels stressful, too. It makes it harder to enjoy the holidays.

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    • cazaubon says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:29 am

      I hope things will calm down for you so you can get a break over the holidays.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:26 pm

      That’s tough, not getting a break anywhere! ?

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  13. flopper says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:34 am

    Ligne St. Barth Vanille West Indies. The blue and white is my most favorite color pairing.

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  14. lucasai says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:48 am

    Gates of Heaven have opened for perfumer Vero Kern today. Just found out that she passed away. Personally I wasn’t a fan of her work but I’m sure she will be remembered for her bold style and outside-the-box thinking.

    A minute of silence in her memory…

    Aedes Musc Encensee is my sotd.

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    • cazaubon says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:27 am

      RIP Vero.

      You smell lovely.

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  15. Barqs says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:49 am

    TM Angel Fruity Flair, after a workout and shower 🙂

    I have an appointment at 11am, then I am coming home to finish wrapping presents. At least that’s the plan.

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    • Barqs says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:06 am

      Fruity Fair. Sorry typo.

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    • Robin says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:44 pm

      We finally started wrapping last night — good luck with yours!

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    • 50_Roses says:
      19 December 2018 at 4:03 pm

      I finished shopping a couple of weeks ago, but haven’t wrapped anything yet. Most of the gifts need to be mailed out of state, too. Oh well, our families may be getting New Year’s gifts from us.?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:23 pm

      I’ve boxed up most of the presents today, but will need to go shopping for a couple on Saturday.

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  16. ScentSpirit says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:56 am

    Yesterday I was diagnosed with breast cancer. What I feel most at this stage is kind of stunned, and guilty for tainting my family and friends’ Christmases. Tomorrow I start a whirlwind of other tests and preparation for chemo, surgery and radiation. I’m wearing Kyoto because it is soothing and grounding and going out for lunch with a friend who has gone through this herself.

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    • lucasai says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:01 am

      Be strong!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:11 am

      ScentSpirit, be strong and positive that everything will be fine. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs.

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    • thegoddessrena says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:14 am

      Wishing you strength and blessings and definitely don’t feel guilty — life happens when it happens

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:16 am

      Sending healing vibes

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    • cazaubon says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:32 am

      I am so sorry to hear this. Praying for you to have a speedy and complete healing, and big hugs to you as you come to terms with this change in your life.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:37 am

      Sending positive energy your way ScentSpirit! Stay strong!

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    • Elisa P says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:43 am

      So sorry, ScentSpirit. And agree, you don’t need to feel guilty on top of this. Thinking of you and hoping for the best possible outcome, and lots of love and support! Hugs to you.

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    • lillyjo says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:49 am

      Please, please, don’t feel guilty… I wish you strength and am sending healing thoughts.

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    • nicolasix says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:59 am

      So sorry to hear about this – sending best wishes and healing vibes.

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    • Regina says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:01 pm

      I am sure your loved ones would rather have the chance to support you than any other Christmas gift! I am sending all my wishes for the best possible outcome.

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    • Glannys says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:05 pm

      Best wishes to you, ScentSpirit.

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    • holyneroli says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:09 pm

      Sending you lots of love and peace and hope, ScentSpirit.

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    • lizbee says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:11 pm

      I’m so sorry. Sending you lots of strength and good wishes for your health and comfort and support from your loved ones.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:12 pm

      So sorry for your news. I agree with whay many others have said. Be kind to yourself and try not to feel guilty. I’m sure the only thing that matters to your loved ones is being there for you right now.

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    • Lisa D says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:15 pm

      ScentSpirit, sending you thoughts of clarity, strength, and health. And, as Regina noted above, wishes for the best possible outcome.

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    • crikey says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:15 pm

      Best strength, hope, and luck to you, ScentSpirit.

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    • austenfan says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:43 pm

      That is tough, especially at this time of year. My very best wishes for your treatment! And please, don’t feel guilty, you didn’t plan this. Life happens.

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    • Petunia says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:54 pm

      You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am hoping for the best possible outcome for you and sending hugs and comfort.

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    • Aurora says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:00 pm

      So sorry, and hope you will be getting lots of support from your family and friends.

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    • skalolazka says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:00 pm

      Oh, damn. I was diagnosed at the end of the summer. For me, the first couple of weeks were the hardest, and the guilt was unbearable — how did this happen to me when I tried to “do everything right” — as was the worry for my partner. You will keep hearing that it is not your fault, and IT ISN’T, but wow, is it hard to believe.

      I hope that you receive the same great care that I have been getting — this has been my first serious, ongoing interaction with the US healthcare system since about 1990, and it feels like night and day. I still can’t quite believe how responsive and compassionate every healthcare person has been. I’m about 1/3 through radiation. In many ways, I am not the same person I was pre-diagnosis, but I am still me.

      Take good care, ScentSpirit, don’t be shy about getting second opinions and asking lots and lots and lots of questions, and do let people help you.

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      • KellyC says:
        19 December 2018 at 1:09 pm

        Hugs to you as well, skalolazka.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        19 December 2018 at 3:54 pm

        Sending healing vibes and hugs to you too Skalolazka.

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      • Elisa P says:
        19 December 2018 at 5:07 pm

        Thanks for sharing this skalolazka. Hoping you’re seeing the other side of this soon! And I’m sorry you also felt a sense of guilt. The only thing anyone experiencing serious illness needs is care and compassion, period.

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      • cazaubon says:
        19 December 2018 at 7:31 pm

        Sending hugs and healing prayers for you too.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        19 December 2018 at 8:22 pm

        Best wishes to you skalolazka, as you continue your treatment.

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    • tannina says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:01 pm

      Sorry to hear this, but your family and friends will survive a christmas with less cheer. At the moment you come first, and you can do it!!!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:06 pm

      I am so sorry! Sending you all the positive vibes I can muster.
      Tell your friends and family, it may bring everyone more together during the holiday times. Lots of hugs

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:08 pm

      ScentSpririt, I just said a prayer for you and will continue to do so. Hugs.

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    • Barqs says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:57 pm

      Scent Spirit, prayers and hugs for you.

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    • LizzieB says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:16 pm

      Praying for you ScentSpirit. Hard news, but it’s wonderful you have a friend who is able to be with you and understands from her own experience. I join with others in saying don’t feel guilty about timing. You aren’t tainting Christmas…you are giving them the opportunity to love and care for you, which is what it’s all about.

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    • Robin says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:46 pm

      ScentSpirit, I am so sorry! Please don’t feel guilty and please keep us informed, we will all be rooting for you. My stepmother had breast cancer earlier this year, and I will 2nd what skalolazka says above, the health care system is so much better in terms of compassion than it used to be, at least for cancer.

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    • jirish says:
      19 December 2018 at 4:44 pm

      I am so sorry that you have to go through this! My husband was also diagnosed with cancer right before Christmas, and I am hoping that you find the support and care that we found, and that by this time next year you are feeling much better.

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    • Calypso says:
      19 December 2018 at 6:50 pm

      Oh no, I’m so sorry and it must just seem scary too, and unfair. I’ve had friends go through a lot of treatment and co e out very well, and so did my aunt a year ago. It seems they really have made a lot of great strides in treat. I’m sure your family will care mostly that you can do well in the next few months and you’ll get a lot of loving support. I’m sending warm wishes your way.

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    • Deva says:
      19 December 2018 at 6:52 pm

      Oh, I’m so sorry! I wish you both a full and complete recovery. Sending my best and strongest vibes your way!

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    • SFguy says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:31 pm

      I used to sit in the waiting area of my partner’s oncologist while she was being seen. Once in awhile I would see a woman come in for what was clearly an initial visit. I felt for them and I feel for you. Be an active and involved patient.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:20 pm

      ScentSpirit, please, do NOT feel guilty about your diagnosis. It isn’t your fault. Sending thoughts of strength, healing and hope your way.

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    • springpansy says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:52 pm

      I will keep you in my heart and thoughts, ScentSpirit.

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  17. nicolasix says:
    19 December 2018 at 10:57 am

    Gorgeous photos!

    Easy challenge for me, as I’m still working on my Le Labo samples. I’m in Patchouli 24 today, and trying to decide if I want to snag a bottle of this or of Ylang 49. Labdanum 18 is a dark horse candidate as well.

    Thanks to all who offered me Christmas dessert suggestions over the weekend! One of my guests offered to bring TWO pies, plus my husband claims he’s making baked Alaska. Anyway, dessert has been struck from my to-do list . . .

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    • madtowngirl says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:35 am

      Lab 18 is one of my favorites that I’ve tried from that line. So cozy!

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:41 am

      Tough choice! I’m not a fan of Ylang 49, but among the three I would choose Patchouli 24. I think it’s more unique than Labdanum 18. P24 makes me sniff my boyfriend over and over when he wears it.

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    • Elisa P says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:47 am

      Ylang is my favorite of those (and probably of the whole line) and probably one of my most complimented! I think it’s the most seasonless of the 3. But any will be a great gift to self.

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      • Petunia says:
        19 December 2018 at 12:56 pm

        Second that!

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      • cazaubon says:
        19 December 2018 at 7:34 pm

        Same for me.

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    • nicolasix says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:59 am

      Right now I’m leaning towards the Patchouli. I think Ylang is probably the “best” of the LL scents I’ve tried, but I’m only in a Big Floral mood occasionally and I have several other scents that fill that need. Lab is very nice and easy to wear, but I also have other similar scents. Patchouli is a departure for me, as I’m not generally a fan of smoky/leathery scents, but this one is so intriguing and unlike anything I own.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:03 pm

      I like Ylang 49

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:06 pm

      Yay for not having to worry about dessert!

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  18. perfumelover67 says:
    19 December 2018 at 11:02 am

    Greece! Greece! I should be there no matter how the weather is…

    Wearing Histoires de Parfums 1969: peaches, chocolate, patchouli, roses…. Exactly what I needed for the first holiday lunch this week at work. At least it is a nice break in the middle of a hectic day.

    Have a peaceful Hump day everyone!

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:16 am

      Enjoy your lunch! You deserve it!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        19 December 2018 at 11:24 am

        Thank you! I will! ?

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    • madtowngirl says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:34 am

      Right back atcha pl67!âœŒïžâ˜źïž

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        19 December 2018 at 11:51 am

        ?✌

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    • nicolasix says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:04 pm

      One of my favorites – I never liked fruity scents until I smelled 1969.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        19 December 2018 at 2:08 pm

        1969 is a great rich fruity scent. I enjoy it every time I wear it!

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:05 pm

      Enjoy lunch! I’ll have to try 1969, it sounds like something I’d love!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        19 December 2018 at 2:06 pm

        It is worth trying and it has good sillage and longevity.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:17 pm

      Hope that your lunch was a good one!

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  19. SmokeyToes says:
    19 December 2018 at 11:02 am

    Hi all,
    SOTD is Dior’s Dune vintage extrait. I forget how gorgeous this one is. 🙂

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:17 am

      Mmmmmmmm

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    • madtowngirl says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:33 am

      I bet it is!

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    • lillyjo says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:09 pm

      Smelling wonderful!

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    • holyneroli says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:11 pm

      Wow, Dune in extrait! That sounds divine.

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:05 pm

      Smelling great!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      19 December 2018 at 5:43 pm

      I went to lunch with another perfumista coworker, we had a grand time shopping at Sephora and Nordstrom’s.
      Then off to lunch (Mediterranean). We finished with a Turkish Coffee, I’m feeling a bit zippy!

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      • Deva says:
        19 December 2018 at 6:53 pm

        I hope feeling “a bit zippy!” serves you very well! â˜ș

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  20. chocolatemarzipan8 says:
    19 December 2018 at 11:17 am

    Bon Perfumery 401 and 701 I thunked two for my middle Marzipan.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:24 am

      Did you thunk all of them already?

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        19 December 2018 at 11:54 am

        Yes but these are NOT the ones with Iris, Amber, cardamom and incense notes…. those I have put to the side and taped to avoid evaporation until I send them to their loving home next month ???

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    • madtowngirl says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:33 am

      Doublethunk!

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        19 December 2018 at 11:55 am

        I have been on a roll with the thunking!!!!

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  21. madtowngirl says:
    19 December 2018 at 11:32 am

    No. 5 Eau Premiere for an early morning meeting. Off for the rest of the day.

    Apparently I forgot to lock my car last night when I got home from work and someone took the liberty of rifling through everything. I don’t keep much in my car and none of the three things they were likely looking for: money, drugs or electronics. They didn’t take anything, not even my emergency road food bag of kettle chips! But they were kind enough to throw some of my center console items across my neighbors front lawn. Jerks.? Lesson learned.

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    • cazaubon says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:36 am

      Wow, annoying but fortunately not catastrophic.

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:55 am

      Yikes!!!

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    • lillyjo says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:17 pm

      Grrr…. people! I keep emergency cheeze-its

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:22 pm

      Eek it sucks they threw stuff on the neighbor’s yard. I had the same thing happen to me last year one night I forgot to lock my doors. I don’t keep anything of great value in my car, but the person rifled through my glove box and its contents were all over the passenger floor space, including like 50 CDs. The only thing they took was a cord I used to hook up my iPod to my sound system.

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:04 pm

      That happened to me a few years ago. They didn’t take a single thing, just threw everything around looking for stuff. So frustrating and upsetting!!! Hugs. Oh and you smell wonderful.

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    • Elisa P says:
      19 December 2018 at 4:54 pm

      That sucks ? My husband’s car was broken into many moons ago when he was a nursing student. They smashed the window and stole his white uniform shoes and nothing else, lol. Hot black market for white nurse shoes for men, I’m sure!

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    • Deva says:
      19 December 2018 at 6:55 pm

      Grrrr! ? Jerks!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:16 pm

      That totally bites, what happened to your car! ?

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  22. holyneroli says:
    19 December 2018 at 11:36 am

    Love the photo collage on today’s post.

    Back in Chanel No. 19 edt. I dressed up a little for my workplace holiday party this afternoon, so I’m feeling fancy ✹

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    • lillyjo says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:18 pm

      Aww.. I bet you look as great as you smell!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:01 pm

      You smell fantastic! Enjoy the party!

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:03 pm

      Smelling good and looking fancy, woo hoo! I’m dressed down today, but still smelling good in No. 19!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      19 December 2018 at 5:44 pm

      Ohhh, No. 19! So elegant!

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    • Deva says:
      19 December 2018 at 6:58 pm

      I envy you feeling fancy! The other day I was parked in an oversized car wash (long story!) and a guy I thought might be the owner was emptying out the coins. I jumped out to explain to him why I was parked under the car wash and that I’d be gone in a couple hours, and he said:

      “Ok, I just thought you were homeless.” Yep, I was in my baggy jeans, T-shirt, flannel shirt and birkies. Not feeling fancy at all! Lol?

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      • holyneroli says:
        19 December 2018 at 8:31 pm

        Haha! That image makes me smile.

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  23. Elisa P says:
    19 December 2018 at 11:50 am

    In LL Aldehyde 44 which I really like. Will have to wait til Sept to score another overpriced sample- they annoy me ? But I smell purdy!

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    • Regina says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:01 pm

      I really like that one, too – I find it quite sexy, for an aldehyde fragrance!

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      • Elisa P says:
        19 December 2018 at 4:56 pm

        Ha! I see it as more pretty than sexy, but I’ll take it! It’s both classic and modern to me.

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  24. Deva says:
    19 December 2018 at 12:17 pm

    I’m in the disarmingly gorgeous Naja by Vero, courtesy of a very kind NSTer. Ahhh, SO beautiful!

    Brewing up some hot, hot coffee and headed out for compliance labs. T-Rex is wolfing down her kibble while I dream of apple cinnamon scones I spotted in town yesterday. ? I’ll make do with a ham and cheese omelette after body fluids are deposited at the lab. Life is good! Knock on wood!?

    Catch up on comments in a bit, but in the meantime: smell well on this happy Humpday, y’all✌?

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:02 pm

      Your Insta pics have been so gorgeous the last few days! Hugs!

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      • Deva says:
        19 December 2018 at 2:18 pm

        Thanks, KellyC! Hard to take a bad photo in these surroundings. Hugs back at ya! ?

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      • Calypso says:
        19 December 2018 at 6:52 pm

        How do we find you?

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        • Deva says:
          19 December 2018 at 7:00 pm

          On instagram? I’m @vantasticviews. Here’s a link to a photo from today:

          https://www.instagram.com/p/BrlmTzyn6e_/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=wxo55t7kzp8h

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:02 pm

      Pass me a cup of that hot, hot coffee

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      • Deva says:
        19 December 2018 at 2:18 pm

        ☕☕☕!

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  25. lillyjo says:
    19 December 2018 at 12:20 pm

    Tired, and busy day off. Sotd is Chanel Allure.

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:01 pm

      You smell great, lillyjo. Hope you get at least a little rest on your busy “day off”.

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    • LizzieB says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:18 pm

      Ahhh, you smell great.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      19 December 2018 at 5:44 pm

      You smell great Lillyjo – Allure is a favorite! Hope you get to have a little fun on your day off.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      19 December 2018 at 6:18 pm

      I understand you! My days off are always busier than the working days. I am always tired. No time to rest. I hope you found some free time today to relax a bit. Hugs!

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    • Deva says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:01 pm

      I’m tired too! And achy! Maybe I’m just getting old(er)! Hope we both feel better tomorrow??

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:13 pm

      I think of Allure as one of your “signature” scents lillyjo. I hope it gave you some ooomph to get all your stuff done today.

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  26. therabbitsflower says:
    19 December 2018 at 12:30 pm

    In another Smell Bent, this time it’s One. I smell like vanilla and old books.

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    • Robin says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:47 pm

      That sounds incredibly appealing!

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    • Deva says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:02 pm

      I thought I was going to love that one, but when I got the sample, it was Meh! to me. Glad you’re enjoying it??

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  27. SarahN says:
    19 December 2018 at 12:31 pm

    Housemates with Robin in Jasmin de Nuit.

    Yesterday I did wear my decant of No. 19, so that counts!

    Good news: the days start getting longer on Saturday.

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:42 pm

      Yes this IS good news ☀??

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:59 pm

      3 more days for longer days! Yay!?☀

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:00 pm

      So thankful days start getting longer!

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    • Robin says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:48 pm

      Hey cousin!

      I cannot wait for longer days.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:12 pm

      Hurray for longer days! It’s been a bummer seeing so much dark.

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  28. KellyC says:
    19 December 2018 at 12:35 pm

    Chanel No. 19 edt today. Wish I could go home and cook and bake but alas, I’m at work. Ugh.

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    • holyneroli says:
      19 December 2018 at 12:48 pm

      Twins!

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      • KellyC says:
        19 December 2018 at 1:00 pm

        We smell so good!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:01 pm

      work gets in the way of life

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      • KellyC says:
        19 December 2018 at 1:30 pm

        So true! I want to be holiday frolicking not working!

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:25 pm

      Wish I could be with you in your home eating that great food LOL ? ?

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      • KellyC says:
        19 December 2018 at 1:30 pm

        Come on over, I love having company and cooking for folks!

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        • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
          19 December 2018 at 1:59 pm

          And I love eating..win win LOL ? ?? ?? ?

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    • Deva says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:03 pm

      Ha! That’s exactly how I feel on work days!

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  29. Ede97005 says:
    19 December 2018 at 12:50 pm

    *waves*

    1) I am in Boucheron on top of Carol’s Daughter Buttercream Cocoa body lotion. Yum!

    2) If any of youse are still wanting to order things, Zulilly has a bunch of deals, as does QVC, promising delivery by the 25 (next Tuesday). Whoa!

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    • Regina says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:00 pm

      Oooh, thanks for the Zulilly tip, I got lucky – curly friends, they have Deva products on sale! I am much poorer now, but not as poor as if I’d paid retail.

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      • Ede97005 says:
        19 December 2018 at 2:27 pm

        Oh yes! That is the way to do it- you can get bigger bottles of No poo and one condition and really save on retail that way.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:22 pm

      Since you’re the Boucheron queen, do you prefer EDT or EDP? I’ve recently tried it for the first time in EDT form but am curious how they compare.

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      • Ede97005 says:
        19 December 2018 at 2:30 pm

        I personally like the EDT because Boucheron is such a big fragrance that the lighter designation makes it easier to wear. Also- you can wear the EDT in the summer time and it would be just right, not an overwhelming oriental scent at all.

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        • therabbitsflower says:
          19 December 2018 at 4:31 pm

          Thanks, that’s good to hear. I like the EDT quite a bit.

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  30. Petunia says:
    19 December 2018 at 1:04 pm

    I am smelling swell in 31 Rue Cambon. I needed to wear at least one Chanel for the CP.
    Only one more work day for me this week. I can’t wait until this day is done.

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    • Jiji says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:08 pm

      You smell great! I have a small decant somewhere, i think I’ll wear it this week as well for the community project.

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:39 pm

      Wore that one yesterday and enjoyed it all day. You smell great. Hope the rest of your day goes by fast!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:10 pm

      Today was kind of nutso for me too!

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  31. Jiji says:
    19 December 2018 at 1:06 pm

    I am feeling a bit better (i have a cold). My sense of smell is returning, wearing (90s formulation) Safari edp. Good stuff.

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    • Petunia says:
      19 December 2018 at 1:12 pm

      Glad that you’re feeling better Jiji. I’ve never tried Safari but have read that it has that vintage vibe. It’s probably perfect for someone with a cold.

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    • Robin says:
      19 December 2018 at 2:49 pm

      So glad to hear it!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:10 pm

      Good to hear that you are starting to feel better, Jiji!

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  32. tannina says:
    19 December 2018 at 1:12 pm

    Wore Series 3: Incense Zagorsk by CdG. Much green wood, not enough incense. Still searching for the perfect incense scent…
    Collegue at work was sick, so double shifts the next days. No christmas shopping for groceries at our farmers market….not nice

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:09 pm

      Ugh, too bad about those double shifts!

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  33. skalolazka says:
    19 December 2018 at 1:16 pm

    5 o’clock au gingembre — my first-ever SL and also, IIRC, my first “serious” perfume purchase. I wanted my husband to try it, but he sniffed my arm and said, “Too much musk.” I get lavender. Anyway, I don’t wear this often, but I do enjoy it. And now, off to scrub it off because I just be fragrance-free later today.

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    • Robin says:
      20 December 2018 at 12:08 am

      Now I am trying to remember the first SL I bought… might have been Chene?

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  34. LizzieB says:
    19 December 2018 at 2:33 pm

    I think I’m wearing No. 5 Eau Premiere. I made myself a decant off my sister’s bottle and forgot to label it. I’m not enough of a No. 5 person to really know for sure. Could be cause to lose any credibility…..

    I will say that I wore Oeillet Bengale yesterday and love the spiciness of it. I kept getting slight whiffs in the movie theater.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:21 pm

      I love getting lite whiffs if mysel, especially in the drydowns.

      I am bothered by unlabeled decants / samples, so much so that I refuse to wear them for fear of loving them with no way of knowing what captured my interest.

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      • LizzieB says:
        19 December 2018 at 7:43 pm

        The longer it went on, the more certain I am it’s Eau Premiere.

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  35. 50_Roses says:
    19 December 2018 at 3:51 pm

    SoOTD was Aftelier Wild Roses from a sample. I kept getting whiffs of something really wonderful and much more resinous than I expected. I think perhaps the perfume I put in last noght hadn’t completely worn off and they were mixing together nicely.

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    • 50_Roses says:
      19 December 2018 at 3:53 pm

      Should be “put on last night”. I hate typing with my thumbs on a phone screen!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:17 pm

      I split a two bottle order of this with nozknoz then split my bottle 3 ways. You smell fabulous and you are right that it has more body.

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  36. hajusuuri says:
    19 December 2018 at 4:40 pm

    SOTD = Chanel 28 La Pausa

    8 sprays, of course.

    Today was the in office holiday party and I made Croissantrees as shown here:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BrjolgeFsu5/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=krsa5a7s86v2

    It won Best Decorated and garnered the most number of votes! Next time, I will dip the pretzel in chocolate and pipe in a little bit if cookie butter.

    I made 8 of the Chocolate-covered Cookie Butter popcorn popsicle but it was very time consuming, relatively unstable (chocolate is heavy) and did not have a smooth finish. It’s back to the drawing board on the design for the next event. It was sooooo delicious.

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      19 December 2018 at 5:03 pm

      Wow! They came out great and look soooooo delicious 🙂

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      • hajusuuri says:
        19 December 2018 at 7:02 pm

        Thank you CM8. I had fun making them. I now have 33 bottom 3rd pieces and 1 mangled mini croissant left. What to do???

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        • foxbins says:
          19 December 2018 at 7:27 pm

          Bread pudding!

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          • hajusuuri says:
            19 December 2018 at 9:48 pm

            Sounds like a great idea. Now looking for a no bake recipe!

    • lillyjo says:
      19 December 2018 at 5:26 pm

      Yay! I’m glad you won, they look great!??

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      • hajusuuri says:
        19 December 2018 at 7:06 pm

        Thank you, lillyjo!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      19 December 2018 at 6:02 pm

      They look great and delicious!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        19 December 2018 at 7:06 pm

        Thank you, pfl67!

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    • Jiji says:
      19 December 2018 at 6:38 pm

      Your croissantrees look fab and delicious! Yumm

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      • hajusuuri says:
        19 December 2018 at 7:08 pm

        Thanks, Jiji. Maybe I should trademark “croissantree”?

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        • Jiji says:
          19 December 2018 at 7:12 pm

          Yeah you should! ??

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    • Calypso says:
      19 December 2018 at 6:54 pm

      They’re so pretty!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        19 December 2018 at 7:09 pm

        Thank you, Calypso. I was trying to make the perfect dots for the balls but the sloppy dots make them look organic.

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    • Petunia says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:05 pm

      Like ElisaP, I couldn’t picture them from your description either but they came out very cute!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        19 December 2018 at 7:10 pm

        Thank you, Petunia! I figured I should show pictures!

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    • Deva says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:08 pm

      Hajusuuri, I think you should run for president based on those glorious baked goodies! I had no clue what you weee talking about until I saw them…I’d vote for you in a heartbeat! ??

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      • hajusuuri says:
        19 December 2018 at 7:12 pm

        Too funny, Deva. This was a no bake dessert so credit for the baked go to Aldi for the croussants and Clancy’s for the pretzel sticks!

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        • Deva says:
          19 December 2018 at 7:14 pm

          Well, slap my face! I thought you really went all out, start to finish! I’d still vote for you, though…?

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    • cazaubon says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:45 pm

      Very cute! I second foxbins’ suggestion to make bread pudding out of the leftovers.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        19 December 2018 at 9:49 pm

        Thanks! Bread pudding sounds like a plan!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      19 December 2018 at 8:07 pm

      Those Croissantrees were adorable!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        19 December 2018 at 9:51 pm

        Aren’t they ? ???

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:27 pm

      Those look amazing!

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  37. Jalapeno says:
    19 December 2018 at 5:22 pm

    Lots of comments already! So I will cut to the chase. Another sunny day here, at least for part of the day. It was nice while it lasted. My mom left the rehab hospital yesterday and is back at her assisted living facility. It sounds like she will be getting some PT there, too.

    SOTD = Oriza L. Legrand Oeillet Louis XV EdP, from the sample stash. Thanks to a couple of NSTers for giving me a mental nudge in its direction… it is working beautifully for me today.

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    • Deva says:
      19 December 2018 at 5:28 pm

      Happy your mom is progressing! Is the end goal return to home? Or is that not feasible at this point? Glad you are having better staying power with other Oriza scents…!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        19 December 2018 at 6:26 pm

        No problems with Orizas staying on me. I think it was austenfan who found a couple of them did disappearing acts?

        The assisted living facility IS my mom’s home for the foreseeable future. She is in the independent living wing… it’s kind of a college dorm for senior citizens. Her days of living in a condo are done.

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        • Deva says:
          19 December 2018 at 6:43 pm

          Got ya! I thought she may be discharged to a SNF. Hope she keeps right on progressing!

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    • lillyjo says:
      19 December 2018 at 5:29 pm

      Great news about your mom!?

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      • Jalapeno says:
        19 December 2018 at 6:24 pm

        It sure is! ?

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      19 December 2018 at 6:01 pm

      Great news. Wishing her full recovery soon.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        19 December 2018 at 6:23 pm

        Thank you PL67!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:01 pm

      Glad your mom had progressed enough to go to her assisted living facility!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        19 December 2018 at 8:03 pm

        Me too!

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    • Petunia says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:07 pm

      Go mom go! So glad she has improved enough to go back to her new home.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        19 December 2018 at 8:04 pm

        She was doing rather well at the rehab hospital, based on what my brother saw. He’ll probably go visit her sometime during his next round of days off.

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    • cazaubon says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:49 pm

      Good news about mom! You must feel very relieved.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        19 December 2018 at 8:05 pm

        Some relief, yes. There are still some unknowns at this point, and only time will tell on long term prognoses.

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    • LizzieB says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:50 pm

      Good news! Glad she’s back at her home.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        19 December 2018 at 8:05 pm

        Thanks LizzieB!

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:25 pm

      So glad to hear of your mom’s progression!

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    • Aurora says:
      20 December 2018 at 10:05 am

      Great news about your mum, it must be such a relief, I hope the PT will go as smoothly as her stay in hospital and will allow her to become independent quite soon.

      I’m sure you smell great, with all the love Oriza Legrand gets I am going to use my sampler soon.

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  38. Calypso says:
    19 December 2018 at 6:58 pm

    Just wearing Camel today since I went out in a hurry and it was handy. Did PT then got a haircut and then took Mom to my orthopedist because she has a bad knee. He gave her a steroid shot, and I sure hope it helps. She’s really been suffering. Then we went to Trader Joe’s just because it’s kind of fun. Got lots of neat little things. I have good ideas for Friday if only I can find what I’m looking for!

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    • Deva says:
      19 December 2018 at 7:10 pm

      Don’t they have some cute, inexpensive, and creative gifts? Last year I bought several things there to take as a hostess gift, etc.

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    • KellyC says:
      19 December 2018 at 11:25 pm

      I love Trader Joe’s so much, they have the best stuff around the holidays. Hope your mom’s knee feels better after the shot.

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