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Friday scent of the day 2/22

Posted by Robin on 22 February 2019 341 Comments

Happy National Margarita Day! Our community project for today: wear a fragrance with lime or salt or both. (PSAs: the Rosine giveaway is still open, and the splitmeet is tomorrow.)

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 don't smell like a margarita, but points for salt in Paco Rabanne Olympéa.

Reminder: on 3/1, wear a fragrance by Floris, Fragonard or Frapin, if you have one. Partial credit for any other small-ish brand that starts with the letter F.

And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2019, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.

Note: top image is Salted margarita glass with lime [cropped] by Michael Napoleon at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. perfumelover67 says:
    22 February 2019 at 9:45 am

    In Dior Dune for its salty vibe.
    Happy Friday everyone!

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    • ringthing says:
      22 February 2019 at 10:11 am

      Great choice 🙂

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2019 at 10:33 am

        Thanks! ?

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    • lillyjo says:
      22 February 2019 at 10:23 am

      Dang it! I could have worn Dune! Great pick??

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2019 at 10:33 am

        ?! Next time! You smell great in Bottega Veneta though! ?

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    • austenfan says:
      22 February 2019 at 10:50 am

      I so wish I had thought of that; you smell great.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2019 at 10:55 am

        Thank you! I guess nobody pays attention to Dune anymore these days, myself included. Still a good one though! ?

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    • JadainGA says:
      22 February 2019 at 10:59 am

      I’ve never tried Dune, but I hear about it a lot on YouTube. Sounds GOOD! I’ll give it a sniff next time I’m in the mall…I see Macy’s carries it….

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2019 at 11:07 am

        It is a salty, citrusy amber perfume. A creamy oriental. I consider this a classic which is worth trying.

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    • holyneroli says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:51 am

      I love Dune. Never thought of it as salty though. I’ll look for that note next time!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2019 at 1:16 pm

        It is beautiful!

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    • Elisa P says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:10 pm

      Nice pick! I didn’t think of Dune…

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2019 at 1:15 pm

        ?

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    • Laila says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:20 pm

      I, too, love Dior Dune but I also have never gotten a salty vibe from it. Will have to look for it next time I wear it!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2019 at 2:45 pm

        You might get that salty vibe in warmer temps. Give it a try then, however what our noses get are so different sometimes.

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    • flopper says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:40 pm

      Love Dune! TGIF ?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2019 at 2:12 pm

        It is one of those perfumes that need a place in your collection. So beautiful!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      22 February 2019 at 2:35 pm

      Oh, you smell lovely! I adore Dune. It’s a shapeshifter, the salt notes come out more in warmer weather on my skin.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2019 at 2:40 pm

        Thank you! ?. Definitely it is saltier in summer time. Right now, the amber is the note that stands out the most.

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:23 pm

      Hmm, never thought of it as salty, but will have a spritz later today to see if I can smell it.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2019 at 3:43 pm

        I would not say it is a salty fragrance. Please, report back if you can smell that note.

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 4:49 pm

      Good one!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2019 at 4:54 pm

        ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:34 pm

      Dior Dune is the ultimate summer scent for me.

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  2. JadainGA says:
    22 February 2019 at 9:47 am

    Ladies and Gentlemen of the NST World….I do believe I have nailed the margarita in perfumery! Happy FriYAY!!!!

    1 spray of Atelier Pacific Lime on each wrist, followed by 1 spray of Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt on each wrist. Spray shirt with 1 additional spray of Pacific Lime. Bada boom bada bing! 🙂

    I do love a good margarita…but believe it or not, I do NOT like too much tequila in mine. I’m more about the lemon/lime zing and a bit of salt on the rim! Cheers….

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    • BobH says:
      22 February 2019 at 9:55 am

      Wow. That is some layering! And yes, I’d say you nailed it. 🙂

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      22 February 2019 at 10:19 am

      Super!?

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    • Glannys says:
      22 February 2019 at 10:20 am

      I think you succeeded in creating the margarita better than I did. Well done!

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    • sistine says:
      22 February 2019 at 10:36 am

      I bet you smell amazing!

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    • Elisa P says:
      22 February 2019 at 10:48 am

      Excellent ?

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    • Jiji says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:13 pm

      You win! 😉

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    • Koyel says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:01 pm

      Nice layering job!

      I think a lot of cocktails are tastier with less alcohol. Egg nog, in my opinion, should have no alcohol at all!

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      • JadainGA says:
        22 February 2019 at 1:05 pm

        Totally agree! If a drink is too alcoholic, it takes away from the flavor…

        Probably depends on the reason for the drink though! LOL

        PS: Eggnog punch that is amazing….Pour carton of eggnog over orange sherbet (in punch bowl). Add 2 liter of ginger ale. GOOD STUFF….

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        • Koyel says:
          22 February 2019 at 1:24 pm

          That sounds fabulous. I’ll have to try it!! Where does one find Eggnog during the off season?

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          • JadainGA says:
            22 February 2019 at 1:26 pm

            Alas, no eggnog around here until late October….unless you want to make your own! (Sounds like too much work for me!) LOL

    • Creosote says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:57 pm

      Pssst, you know there’s a word for that: “limeade”.? Anyway, excellent scent cocktailing!

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  3. BobH says:
    22 February 2019 at 9:52 am

    In the salty (to my nose anyway) Guaiac Wood & Juniper from Yves Rocher.

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    • ringthing says:
      22 February 2019 at 10:17 am

      Just looked this up on the Yves Rocher website, it sounds good. I haven’t shopped there in years and I forgot how many nice products they carry, the men’s fragrance line is especially nice.

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      • BobH says:
        22 February 2019 at 11:25 am

        They do some really good stuff and reasonably priced.

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  4. SheriG says:
    22 February 2019 at 9:58 am

    I’m in JM Wood Sage and Sea Salt. A bit on the nose (so to speak) perhaps, but it’s lovely and I didn’t sleep well and am not ready for challenges quite yet. It’s Friday, though, so … yay!

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    • Dorsey says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:15 am

      Twins 🙂

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    • madtowngirl says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Triplets!

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  5. PriscillaE says:
    22 February 2019 at 10:03 am

    I’m wearing Batucada, which is lime and salt but which is supposed to represent a Caipirinha, not a Margarita.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:15 pm

      Pretty darned close!

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 4:58 pm

      Close enough!

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    • Koenigsberg says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:38 pm

      Twin!

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  6. MMKinPA says:
    22 February 2019 at 10:05 am

    Channeling summer in Nicolai L’Eau d’Ete. I have a sample of this from my shop visits last summer. The lime note is quite persistent, in a good way. I think it would be excellent chilled in the fridge on a hot summer day.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:15 pm

      Yep, you smell great.

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  7. FearsMice says:
    22 February 2019 at 10:05 am

    No cp points for me, but I’m happy with the way I smell in Herba Fresca.

    May your cares be fewer and your burdens lighter, NST.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:16 pm

      Yum, and thank you for the good wishes, I need them today?

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    • Koyel says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you, FearsMice. My colleague’s father just died, so I’m feeling kind of down (never met him, I’m just sad for her), so your kind wish is helping 🙂

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:25 pm

      Thank you FearsMice, I needed that kind thought today.

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    • apsara says:
      22 February 2019 at 6:00 pm

      FearsMice, am having a not great day, so I will join the others with a thanks for your note of kindness.
      Cold and sad today. SOTD is incensio on one arm and city on fire on the other. As Jimi said…somebodies house is burning down….

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:35 pm

      Appreciating the good wishes! Thank you FearsMice!

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    • Laurels says:
      23 February 2019 at 2:11 am

      Good thoughts to you as well, FearsMice.

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  8. Lovestosmellgood says:
    22 February 2019 at 10:09 am

    I was inspired by Elisa P’s wearing an orange blossom perfume early this week, so I am in L’Eau des Sens so no points for me.

    Chai tea

    Ciao!

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    • Elisa P says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:12 pm

      Happy to inspire ? I like Eau des Sens

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  9. ringthing says:
    22 February 2019 at 10:09 am

    Wearing Nicolai Vanille Tonka today, my favorite vanilla. Just love the quirky lime note in the opening.

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    • springpansy says:
      22 February 2019 at 10:20 am

      Ah, yes. I still love this as well.

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    • eldora says:
      22 February 2019 at 10:14 pm

      Twins! Had to dig to find my bottle- guess I need to wear it more. Love the dry down, yum 🙂

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  10. Glannys says:
    22 February 2019 at 10:22 am

    I tried to make my own margarita by layering JM Wood Sage & Sea Salt with Escentric 03. But I think Escentric is not limey enough. Still, I smell nice!

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    • JadainGA says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:01 am

      Sounds like a great combo! I wish I had added something lemony to my combo, but any more sprays and I would have smelled like I was stumbling in from a binge….LOL!

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      • Glannys says:
        22 February 2019 at 11:37 am

        Add something lemony later – who will judge you on a Friday night? 😀

        I think my combo smells like fresh vetiver with ginger and salt, not lime and salt. Kind of like relaxing in a forest on the seashore. But I am still happy with the result.

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:00 pm

      That sounds like a good combo to me!

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  11. pyramus says:
    22 February 2019 at 10:25 am

    I would have *sworn* that the fascinating, genuinely weird Rochas Byzance had lime in it, but checking the various lists of notes, I find it’s nowhere to be seen. Whatever. It has a brilliant, fresh-green aldehydic citrus top, and that’s good enough for me. There’s never a wrong time to be wearing vintage Byzance anyway.

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:28 pm

      You smell fantastic!

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  12. lillyjo says:
    22 February 2019 at 10:27 am

    My plan was to wear edm bleu, but I found my Sephora sample evaporated. I couldn’t think of anything else in a hurry so I grabbed Bottega Veneta for work today. I’m enjoying the sunshine before the storm ?

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      22 February 2019 at 10:31 am

      Another storm??? ?

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      • lillyjo says:
        22 February 2019 at 12:50 pm

        Yes, rain to snow to forty/fifty mile wind starting Sunday through Monday. Are trees are so fragile because of all the ice, that the high winds will be particularly dangerous. Crossing my fingers again that we keep power.

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        • perfumelover67 says:
          22 February 2019 at 12:57 pm

          Oh no! Stay safe and warm. We will have heavy rain on Sunday instead. I hope no snow shows up any time soon.

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        • Elisa P says:
          22 February 2019 at 2:31 pm

          Oh, no! Sounds bad. Hunker down and be safe!

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        • KellyC says:
          22 February 2019 at 5:01 pm

          We are supposed to have rain tonight, turning into snow. Ugh. Under a winter weather advisory. I have to laugh, when I moved to NM everyone in Alabama chastised me and said I was going to burn up in the desert, but here I am experiencing more snow than I ever have in my life!

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          • lillyjo says:
            22 February 2019 at 5:18 pm

            Stay safe KellyC!

          • Jalapeno says:
            22 February 2019 at 8:31 pm

            How high up are you, elevation-wise KellyC? That was always the big thing to remember when I lived out West.

          • KellyC says:
            22 February 2019 at 10:09 pm

            Jalapeño, so true. Albuquerque is over 5000 feet so it’s considered high desert. When I moved out here though I think most people envisioned it being like Phoenix or something.

    • lillyjo says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:18 pm

      Ugh…. apparently what I’m expecting is called a bomb cyclone. Are you kidding me winter!?

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      • Jalapeno says:
        22 February 2019 at 8:29 pm

        Oh! The East Coast was clobbered by one of those last winter, I think. It has to do with how quickly the storm strengthens.

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      • KellyC says:
        22 February 2019 at 10:10 pm

        Holy cow! Stay safe and warm!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:32 pm

      Forgot to mention that you are smelling gorgeous in Bottega Veneta lillyjo!

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  13. Regina says:
    22 February 2019 at 10:28 am

    If I really wanted to do a Margarita tribute, I’d have worn something daring and bold last night that I’d be regretting this morning… But I went with the sample with a lime note I most wanted to test, Miller & Bertaux’s ,in. ,in, whose name I plan to type as many times as possible just for perverse amusement, is a wood pudding with just a hint of lime. The opening of ,in reminded me so much of the mourned Silver Factory that I got all excited only to read that they have almost no notes in common, and ,in’s getting much less Silver-Factory like as it dries down and declares it’s a wood through and through. Not a wish list item, but nice for today.

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    • Koyel says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:05 pm

      What a peculiar name. It sounds yummy to me. M&B are odd.

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    • Elisa P says:
      22 February 2019 at 2:32 pm

      Hahaha! I like your interpretation of the margarita experience.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:16 pm

      Oh, how tequila and I do not get along (although I do love Margaritas…).
      I call Tequila ‘Mind-eraser”.

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      • Gail says:
        22 February 2019 at 5:48 pm

        Seriously, I’m with you on the ‘not getting along’ with Tequila.

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      • Laurels says:
        23 February 2019 at 2:08 am

        I discovered at a young age that tequila makes me mean. So, none for me, thanks, even if I won’t remember it tomorrow.

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  14. austenfan says:
    22 February 2019 at 10:38 am

    I so cheated on this one. I put a tiny spritz of OJ Frangipani on my wrist and then doused myself in Mon parfum chéri par Camille. Because that is what I really wanted to wear. It’s wonderful and one of my “darkest” fragrances.
    Tea was MF Earl Grey Provence, one of my favourite MF teas.

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    • mayfly says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:37 pm

      Mon Parfum Cheri par Camille is a real beauty, I don’t blame u for being distracted!

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      • austenfan says:
        22 February 2019 at 12:49 pm

        I don’t wear it that often but sometimes I crave
        its earthy plums.

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        • hajusuuri says:
          22 February 2019 at 1:14 pm

          I initially read this as earrhy purrs and wondered what that was!

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          • austenfan says:
            22 February 2019 at 2:11 pm

            I’ll keep an ear out for earthy purrs 😉

          • Koenigsberg says:
            22 February 2019 at 5:42 pm

            It’s the noise Eartha Kitt makes…

  15. sistine says:
    22 February 2019 at 10:41 am

    I’m wearing Eau des Merveilles. It’s CP appropriate but I would have worn it today no matter what the CP was. I really love this perfume.

    Have a great Friday!!

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    • Eschmeling says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:56 am

      Twins!

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    • Laila says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:22 pm

      I’m not wearing EdM today but it’s definitely my favorite salty-vibe scent. Great choice!

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:02 pm

      I love that one too. You smell fab.

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    • viridiaan says:
      22 February 2019 at 7:52 pm

      Me too! I propose to Hermes that they create the flanker Eau des Merveilles Verte. Plenty of Lime and a touch of Bergamot in place of the Orange, coriander seed instead of pepper, linden blossom and the same woody/saltiness of the original. In a sparkling green bottle please!

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      • Laurels says:
        23 February 2019 at 2:05 am

        Seconding your proposal.

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        • viridiaan says:
          23 February 2019 at 10:11 am

          Haha! Thank you Laurels!

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  16. pixel says:
    22 February 2019 at 10:49 am

    No CP points for my scent today (PG Querelle) but I stuck with my resolution of having a margarita each night while I’m here in TX. Last night was a mango margarita. The winner this week remains the pomegranate one I had on Tuesday, though 🙂

    I had a dream last night that I was searching thru my purse for a sample of PG Bois Naufrage. The more I dug, the more samples I found rattling around in the bottom of my purse, ha! And yes I found the Bois Naufrage, which I spritzed, and then I went into a Halloween funhouse, don’t ask me what THAT means…

    Woot woot! Heading home later today!

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    • Dorsey says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:17 am

      The pomegranate and mango both sound good…brb, arranging a margarita date for after work!

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    • Regina says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:30 am

      Perfume dreams are the best! My favorite margarita ever was a tamarind one…

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:16 pm

      My favorite margarita was so good I don’t remember what it was ?

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      • cazaubon says:
        22 February 2019 at 3:29 pm

        LOL!

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    • AngelaB says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:29 pm

      Wow! I think that you are anticipating the solit-meet tomorrow!
      And maybe that you didnt get your fIr share of Valentines chocolate, hemce the Halloween reference! 😉 jk
      Either that or you & tequila makes you crazy!! ???

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:04 pm

      That margarita resolution is a resolution I can really get behind lol.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:26 pm

      A mango margarita sounds great right now! I’ve had some with lime & fresh jalapeno slices that I rather liked. ??

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  17. Elisa P says:
    22 February 2019 at 10:51 am

    FM Eau de Magnolia for its citrus and salted flowers. I think it passes…

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    • holyneroli says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:54 am

      Good one!

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    • Petunia says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:44 pm

      Good call. I did’t think of it either.

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  18. AnnieA says:
    22 February 2019 at 11:00 am

    Tiare has lime in it, you say? Spritzing away…

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    • Glannys says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:32 am

      You smell gorgeous!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:59 pm

      Lovely.

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:05 pm

      You smell perfect.

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  19. Jiji says:
    22 February 2019 at 11:01 am

    Sorry, not participating in the cp.

    Because today my bottle of Au delà Narcisse arrived. ???And of course I needed to wear this!

    It only took a week for my package to travel from San Francisco to The Netherlands. I was pleasantly surprised.
    Though I remember the Zoologist samples from Canada arrived even faster .

    Have a great weekend.
    Weather forecast says it will be very sunny here….I am not complaining!

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    • AngelaB says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:19 pm

      You Smell Magnificent JiJi!

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      • Jiji says:
        22 February 2019 at 12:33 pm

        Thank you! 🙂

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    • mayfly says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:38 pm

      Ooh enjoy!

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    • Elisa P says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:15 pm

      Nice! I wore it yesterday and was pondering a bottle since my decant is dwindling. Enjoy!

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      • Elisa P says:
        22 February 2019 at 1:17 pm

        And my husband said ” I very strongly don’t hate it” when I asked if he liked it. That’s as positive as it gets, lol.

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        • AngelaB says:
          22 February 2019 at 1:31 pm

          I need to remember that line!

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      • Jiji says:
        22 February 2019 at 1:49 pm

        Its beautiful isnt it? For me its worth every penny + overseas shipping, because it has everything i love in a gorgeous combo.

        Narcissus is in my top 3 of flowerscents I love + yummy oakmoss (duh of course its yummy) + the gorgeous ambery drydown (is that labdanum? i dont see it mentioned but it smells like it…)

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    • Deva says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:38 pm

      You smell great! ??

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      • Jiji says:
        22 February 2019 at 3:56 pm

        Thank you!

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  20. springpansy says:
    22 February 2019 at 11:19 am

    MPG Bahiana for lime-ish. I really like it, but wow, it’s light on me. Maybe it would last longer in warm weather? It’s 39 F but felt much colder as I walked the pup (13.5 year old pup!) with an icy wind here in Seattle. Take me to the tropics, Bahiana!

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:20 pm

      I liked that one but have not smelled in years! Wonder if it projects better in heat & humidity.

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:31 pm

      I think Bahiana needs warm weather.

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  21. Oakland Fresca says:
    22 February 2019 at 11:24 am

    Most of my citruses are in a box tucked into a cabinet waiting for warmer weather . . .so not participating today–in Knowing. This version from a mini that maybe turning. Ah well.

    Cooking class update: Well, I learned something about myself. I prefer to cook with people who are funny. Chef was happy to witter away ad nauseam about himself but not in a fun or funny or engaging way–sort of as a task and a favor to us because, you know, he knew we were really curious/not really. It was my first cooking class ever, and so I was interested in how the class was run (demonstrating cooking vs participating in cooking–he had us all chopping, boiling, baking away) and who shows up at these things. The food itself was fine, but as you might expect with about 90 minutes to prepare soup, salad, main dish, and dessert, it was hardly high French: Onion soup (but with honey–his own twist), curly endive salad with poached egg, pork loin in mustard and herbs, and a tarte tatin–all things we prepare in our home with some regularity. My husband found the chef so lacking in charm and humor, he is a bit put off taking another cooking class (and while the tarte tatin was very good last night, my husband’s is out of this world). I’d like to try another class some time, with a different chef. If the class were perfume, it would be Joy, but by Dior.

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    • Regina says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:31 am

      ouch 😀

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    • Glannys says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:31 am

      You smell awesome!
      Sorry that the cooking class was a disappointment. I hope you find a class with a better chef.

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    • Amyitis says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:18 pm

      You made me laugh! I think your comments could be described as “acerbic”, and not many people succeed at that. I once attended a cooking course by a British and a French chef. The British guy had me in knots over all my technical incompetencies (“poor knife skills”), but the French guy was a self-deprecating sweetie. When asked “how many onions, how many carrots, etc” he would shrug and say: “depends how big they are” or “you decide, you cook for what you like”.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:19 pm

      Very interesting, thanks for the report!

      Had never thought about it but makes me think a 90 minute cooking class should cover ONE unusual / hard to cook item.

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    • LizzieB says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:22 pm

      “Joy, but by Dior”. ???

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        22 February 2019 at 4:38 pm

        I’ve smelled the Dior Joy on people, and to me it is pretty, but I’ve already seen it and done it– Kind of like the cooking class!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:58 pm

      Lol.

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    • Elisa P says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:06 pm

      Ha! Well, kudos for trying. Agree, it’s strange to make a whole meal in 90 min.

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    • Koyel says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:06 pm

      That last sentence really does make this a scathing indictment 🙂 Inquiring minds want to know: How did the honey do in the onion soup? And what makes your husband’s tarte tatin so amazing? Tarte tatin is always great, but I’d love to learn tips to make mine even tastier!

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        22 February 2019 at 4:32 pm

        I thought it was okay–it was combined with vinegar–so more like a sweet and sour soup you’ll find in Asian cooking. I use that sweet/sour combo frequently in my cooking as quick way to get flavor. But, it is not French onion soup. The caramelized onions should be sweet enough for that on their own, and the cider vinegar is a cheap shot at brightness, sherry should be enough for this classic dish (despite how this sounds, I am not a snob about cooking in the least, but sweet and sour soup is not French onion soup–word!)

        My husband is the tarte tartin baker in the household. His turn out sticky with caramelized sugar, and the juice from the apples bakes into the buttery pastry (no sugar in the pastry)!

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:34 pm

      We’ve taken classes at Sur la Table that were fun.

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        22 February 2019 at 4:35 pm

        I’m going to look into what is happening locally. While we’ve never taken a cooking class, until this one, my husband enjoys catching a cooking tv show when he can. His favorite recent offering was Samin Nosrat’s Salt Fat Acid Heat–which has a sort of science-y title, but she is all warmth, humor, stories, and very useful information.

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        • Robin says:
          22 February 2019 at 11:31 pm

          I really enjoyed that show.

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:07 pm

      Dang it, I hate the chef was that self-absorbed!

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    • Coin-op says:
      22 February 2019 at 7:14 pm

      Enjoyable review, even if the class was not 🙂 I actually attended a cooking demonstration last night as well. The teacher and the space were great, but I didn’t care for the main dish, which was healthy Mac n cheese made with butternut soup rather than white cheese sauce.

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        22 February 2019 at 10:03 pm

        Well, duh! Health Mac N Cheese… snort! (Although, now that I think of it, I do sometimes cook ricotta ravioli and serve it in a thick squash soup . . .)

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:21 pm

      That is a bummer about the self-absorbed chef. If you decide to brave another cooking class, I hope it will be much better thought out than that one.

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    • Creosote says:
      22 February 2019 at 9:11 pm

      You smell wonderful!!

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        22 February 2019 at 10:03 pm

        Why thank you!

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  22. bastet says:
    22 February 2019 at 11:46 am

    I raided my son’s collection – I’m wearing Guerlain Homme, which has a noticeable lime note. Very nice but I think it smells better on him.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:19 pm

      Ah, good call though!

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:07 pm

      I miss raiding my son’s scents, but regularly do my husband’s so that works haha

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  23. holyneroli says:
    22 February 2019 at 11:55 am

    Participating in MCG Hanbury today, which doesn’t smell limey to me, but Fragrantica lists a lime note, so there you go.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:45 pm

      It does have a lime jots so it counts. Glad you’re still enjoying Hanbury!

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      • holyneroli says:
        22 February 2019 at 10:27 pm

        Yes, thanks again! It’s a comforting scent.

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  24. Mary Carol says:
    22 February 2019 at 11:56 am

    I am in Mary Greenwell Lemon today. It has some lime, along with all of the lemon, plus some other citrus, too.

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    • BobH says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:17 pm

      You smell good. Love MG Lemon.

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    • plyushka says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:41 pm

      You smell great! I love Lemon! Too bad her fragrances were discontinued and nowhere to be found 🙁

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  25. therabbitsflower says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:00 pm

    Doing lime paired with vanilla in Sylvaine Delacourte Valkyrie. It’s got other fresh and herbaceous notes liked basil, bergamot, and spearmint. I like it very much.

    I’ve been meaning to post about sniffing the full line of Love Beauty & Planet shampoos at Target last Saturday. I’d like to re-sniff some because it’s easy to get smell fatigue sniffing so many, but the standouts to me were Indian Lilac & Clove Leaf and Murumuru Butter & Rose. The absolutely-no-way one was Turmeric & Tonka. It smelled way too much like coooking spices. I brought home a bottle of Indian Lilac & Clove Leaf but haven’t started using it yet. I also smelled the Pantene Rosewater that was a daily lemming a couple weeks ago. It just smelled shampooey to me and not at all like roses.

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:36 pm

      Please do report on how the shampoo performs, I have fine hair that tends to go flat, always looking for something that won’t weigh it down.

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        22 February 2019 at 3:54 pm

        Will do, however, I have the opposite hair. Mine is thick and tends to have volume naturally.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        22 February 2019 at 8:22 pm

        I have fine hair and use a couple of Bumble & Bumble shampoos that have worked rather well. The downside is that they are on the pricey side.

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        • cazaubon says:
          22 February 2019 at 9:50 pm

          I tried the Bumble & Bumble volumizing shampoo, the first time was great, then after using it three times, it felt like it was building up on my hair and making it flat and heavy. Maybe I need to alternate different shampoos. I was using Lush Daddy-O for a long time but it started making my hair flat again too. Very frustrating.

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          • Jalapeno says:
            22 February 2019 at 10:07 pm

            Sounds like maybe a clarifying shampoo would be a good idea. I don’t have any recommendations for one of those.

          • Gail says:
            22 February 2019 at 10:50 pm

            Daddy-O is so great; I love the scent, but if can be a bit drying. I tend to regularly interchange my shampoos all the time with Joico hydrating shampoo, Johnson’s Baby shampoo and Neutrogena clarifying among others.

            You can also maybe try adding a bit of baking soda to your shampoo to clarify. I just add a 1/2 teaspoon in my palm to the first shampoo then usually condition just the ends of my hair, as it can get weighted down with all the products I have to use.

            Plus, having someone who can cut my hair is a god-send! She gets it! Took me a long time to find her.

          • therabbitsflower says:
            23 February 2019 at 11:30 am

            Maybe a shampoo that purports to strengthen rather tha volumize would be worth a try. It isn’t a fancy shampoo, but I enjoy the Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasure. I also saw the newish Aveeno shampoos, and there is one in a green bottle that smells lovely to my nose and is supposed to help thicken hair. I passed it up for that reason, but my friend reminded me that sometimes shampoo is shampoo. They don’t often do for hair what they say they will do.

  26. Eschmeling says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:02 pm

    Joining the many who are wearing Eau de Merveilles today. I usually only wear this in the evening, at parties (I think I once got a somewhat racy compliment wearing it, and so I’ve decided it fits into the “sultry” category). But today, as I was walking across my kids’ school campus, a teacher said “someone smells good here” – so maybe it’s just a compliment-getter no matter what time of day!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:55 pm

      Wow, I never think of that one as sultry- just pretty. I’m dying to know the compliment now!

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      • Eschmeling says:
        22 February 2019 at 3:45 pm

        Oh, it wasn’t anything naughty, but it was the setting (late, party, opposite gender, etc. – probably really tame for most people 🙂

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    • Laila says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:25 pm

      Congrats on the compliment! I’ve also never thought of EdM being ‘sultry,’ but we all smell – and wear – fragrances differently so
      i always find it interesting to read others’ reactions. EdM is one of my favorite warm-weather casual daytime scents.

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  27. SmokeyToes says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:05 pm

    Happy Friday all! SOTD is Tiempe Passate by Antonia’s Flowers. 🙂

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    • flopper says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:39 pm

      You smell beautiful. Treasure your bottle, as I believe Antonia’s Flowers is done, for now. ?

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        22 February 2019 at 2:35 pm

        Oh no! I had no idea…. That makes me incredibly sad.

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        • flopper says:
          22 February 2019 at 3:45 pm

          I just received an email. They are on hiatus. But they have some other scents still available for purchase.

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          • SmokeyToes says:
            22 February 2019 at 5:17 pm

            Thanks for confirming Flopper, Tiempe Passat is the one I’ve always adored. Might search for a bottle this weekend.

          • Robin says:
            22 February 2019 at 11:33 pm

            Drat.

  28. Kathryn says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:12 pm

    Wearing Etat Libre D’Orange Fils de Dieu both for its lime note and for the coconut that gives it the summer vibe of margarita weather.

    I never thought of myself as the kind of person who would love perfumes with notes of coconut, bubblegum and popcorn but it turns out that I do. My perfume explorations have revealed all sorts of hidden superficialities.

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    • Deva says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:34 pm

      Had no idea FdD had lime! I guess I should pay more attention to notes… you smell amazing! ??

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    • tannina says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:50 pm

      I thought of that too, but decided otherwise. Good choice!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:17 pm

      Hello scent twin! ?

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  29. Koyel says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:13 pm

    Finally getting points for the CP in Épice Marine. Well…I don’t really smell the salt, but it’s marine. So.

    Is anyone else enjoying the Jeopardy! All Star Tournament?? We are watching it devotedly! Like, leaving work early to watch it. Seriously. I just wish they were an hour long, so we could have a complete game each day :-/

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    • Elisa P says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Ha! My husband is. I only watched the 1st night.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:14 pm

      Not watching that Jeopardy tournament. I watched the first night, and that was it.

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      • Koyel says:
        22 February 2019 at 11:02 pm

        Uh oh, not a fan??

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    • Laurels says:
      23 February 2019 at 1:56 am

      My Dad was just telling me how much he’s enjoying the tournament. I’ll have to catch up with it.

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  30. AngelaB says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:14 pm

    You Or Someone Like You!!!
    CP SoTD!!

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:09 pm

      You smell wonderful.

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  31. foxbins says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:15 pm

    I am wearing Madhat Limed today, from a tiny perfumery run by a guy in Chicago. Lime + sandalwood, what’s not to like? I discovered him on Basenotes.
    Plus, I am getting a new haircut. I was growing out a pixie but it’s driving me crazy so I’m going for a Halle Berry ragged crop.

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:39 pm

      Great choice! I am growing out a pixie too and it is driving me batty. But it’s looked so bad for so long I’ve just given up and am going to persist until I get the long bob I’m waiting for. Would love to see a photo of your new hairdo!

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  32. thegoddessrena says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:19 pm

    Wearing Mojito Chypre today, which is the wrong m drink but does contain lime. I also sprayed some Salty Flowers on when I visited Sephora yesterday which, thanks to scent glue skin, is still there post-shower

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    • madtowngirl says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:52 pm

      Hmm, who is Salty Flowers by?

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      • thegoddessrena says:
        22 February 2019 at 1:42 pm

        Viktor and Rolf

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  33. Amyitis says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:23 pm

    No CP points today. Wearing Silences, inspired by Jalapeno yesterday.
    I really like this one, and can never smell the likeness with no 19, but have only smelled the modern version of the Chanel.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:13 pm

      Sometimes with perfume comparisons it’s more of a similarity in feel rather than smell with me.

      Silences is good stuff!

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  34. Aurora says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:26 pm

    For the CP I dug out my Lolita Lempicka L l’Aime from the perfume chest on the balcony, it’s lime and coconut and working a treat today with the sunny and warm weather. It really is a nice little number with the lime lasting well into wearing and when summer comes I must wear it more.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:34 pm

      Oh, good call, wish I’d thought of that one.

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      • Aurora says:
        24 February 2019 at 1:29 am

        Thank you Robin, it flies under the radar, it’s such a fun perfume.

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  35. LizzieB says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:30 pm

    I wish I was participating…lots of choices for CP. but, I’ve reached the stage of sinus headache and pressure with this virus and the idea of perfume is off-putting.

    Still likely to do the Champaca travel spray split tomorrow. I know three of you who expressed interest earlier, so heads up (Robin, madtowngirl and Coin-op) in case you are still interested. No worries if not.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:51 pm

      Yes! I am in!
      I was actually going to ask you about that today. This is my weekend to work and I may be away from my phone for extended periods and I didn’t want to miss out. Please count me for 1.

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    • Lisa D says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:10 pm

      If this is the Ormond Jayne Champaca, I might be in.

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      • KellyC says:
        22 February 2019 at 5:11 pm

        Ditto

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    • Petunia says:
      22 February 2019 at 2:21 pm

      Feel better!

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    • Eschmeling says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:20 pm

      I might very well be as well. My OJ Woman Travel set is on its way as we speak…Champaca is the only other one I liked from the line.

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    • Coin-op says:
      22 February 2019 at 7:15 pm

      ?
      Feel better!

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:35 pm

      I am definitely in so please save me a spot!

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  36. mayfly says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:49 pm

    I’m enjoying Journey woman on my scarkf from yesterday, but may spritz Miller Harris Fleur de Sel, probably my favourite ‘summer ‘perfume when I’ve finished my tea and home made chocolate cake- im very pleased as it’s the nicest chocolate cake I’ve ever made , and it’s gluten free!

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    • Ede97005 says:
      22 February 2019 at 12:57 pm

      Be right over for tea & cake!

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    • BobH says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:21 pm

      Fleur de Sel was one of my options for today. I might give myself a little spritz post shower this evening. It’s good stuff. ☺

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      • BobH says:
        22 February 2019 at 2:44 pm

        And so I did!

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    • Laurels says:
      23 February 2019 at 1:53 am

      Congrats on the cake—I know how hard it can be to find a good gluten-free recipe.

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  37. madtowngirl says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:49 pm

    Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt.
    There is finally a little bit of daylight in the morning when I leave for work, and it is so nice. I see spring! It’s coming!!????

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:11 pm

      Hope your work weekend flies by!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        23 February 2019 at 7:02 am

        Thanks! Me too!!?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:11 pm

      I am closing the blinds to the patio an hour later than I was last month. Yay for more daylight! ?

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      • hajusuuri says:
        22 February 2019 at 11:20 pm

        I noticed the same thing with the blinds at work!

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  38. Ede97005 says:
    22 February 2019 at 12:56 pm

    Friday!

    1) A magarita sounds lovely, along with sunshine and a bikini. But the West Coast has been getting her fair share of rain, freezing fog…and snow in California.

    2) I am, of course, in California this weekend.

    3) Am wearing the last of BeautyPie’s Brazilian Lime, fig Leaves and Tea fragrance. Very crisp and elegant, very refreshing, drying down to a warm skin scent. Delightful, and relatively affordable to buy a full bottle of.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:35 pm

      Oh, that sounds like a fun perfume! Sorry about the bad weather.

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  39. Deva says:
    22 February 2019 at 1:29 pm

    Well, that photo looks delicious!

    SOTD SSS Yin&Ylang. It’s a bit chilly with some strong wind gusts, but it’s not raining, so that’s a plus. This is a great not-too-summery but still uplifting perfume. As usual, I wish I had gotten more than a travel spray.

    We have a sick day due to doggie digestive issues with disgusting symptoms I won’t go into. We’re chillin’ (literally!) in the van as I’m working on second cup of coffee. Trying to think of a way I can teach T-Rex about cause and effect; if you eat putrid dead offal while hiking, you most likely will throw your GI tract into an uproar and be uncomfortable. Plus, you will cause your human anxiety and dwindling savings for Alaska.

    How do I get that across in dog lingo? ?

    Hope everyone is planning on a great weekend with absolutely zero sickness of any kind! ??

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    • flopper says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Aww poor pupper! And you! My pup loves a good smell to roll on ?

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      • Deva says:
        22 February 2019 at 1:50 pm

        At first glance, I thought your new avatar was a baby bird asking to be fed! ?

        Is that a bottle from the Memo Leather line?

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        • flopper says:
          22 February 2019 at 3:47 pm

          Oh yeah I can see that! It’s “arty” ha, guerlain samsara bottle, and saffron steeping in water.

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          • Laurels says:
            23 February 2019 at 1:50 am

            Nice! Love those refillable Guerlain things.

    • Petunia says:
      22 February 2019 at 2:25 pm

      Hope your girl feels better quickly. Maybe a Vulcan mind meld? ??

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      • Deva says:
        22 February 2019 at 2:36 pm

        A Vulcan mind meld sounds like just the thing! I’m going to see if I can buy it on Amazon ?

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        • Petunia says:
          22 February 2019 at 3:20 pm

          ?

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:43 pm

      Having a young puppy, we have had two midnight vet runs due to dietary indiscretions, you have my utmost sympathies. Hope T-Rex feels better by tomorrow.

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      • Deva says:
        22 February 2019 at 4:09 pm

        I *think* she feels fine because she’s drinking and has an appetite. She’s on pre- and probiotics as well as meds to help “firm” the output. It’s just every 5 minutes I get a paw tapping my forearm and “the look” which means I need to don boots, jacket, and scarf to take her out stat…?

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        • Lisa D says:
          22 February 2019 at 7:26 pm

          Well, at least she tells you beforehand……gotta give her points for that.

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          • Deva says:
            22 February 2019 at 7:47 pm

            Yes, I give her lots of points, and lots of love, too! ?

        • AngelaB says:
          23 February 2019 at 8:41 am

          You are the best dog Mom!

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:17 pm

      Poor T-Rex (and mommy)! But at least you smell great!

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      • Deva says:
        22 February 2019 at 7:05 pm

        Thanks!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2019 at 6:32 pm

      Poor doggo and poor doggo mommy. At least she can signal her need to go rather than (eek).

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      • Deva says:
        22 February 2019 at 7:04 pm

        She signals much better than most human drivers?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:08 pm

      Oooof and ewwwww! Poor T-Rex and poor you! It sounds really unpleasant for all involved.

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    • Creosote says:
      22 February 2019 at 9:21 pm

      You smell great! My supply of YY is almost microscopic at this point.? I hope T-Rex is feeling better!

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  40. Dawn says:
    22 February 2019 at 1:33 pm

    Not participating in the community project today because I have nothing salty or with lime. So I am wearing Phi Une Rose du Kandahar. My Fragrancenet package shipped last night and can’t wait to get it.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:38 pm

      You smell great Dawn!

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  41. hajusuuri says:
    22 February 2019 at 1:35 pm

    SOTD = Atelier Cologne Cedrat Enivrant

    Mojito, not margarita but has has lime. I engineered the red package taking the maroon holder from another travel spray and using it on my Cedrat Enivrant bottle.

    Calypso, if you’re reading this, could you send me an email (click on hajusuuri link) so I have your email? Thank you.

    Commuting Woes – whatever the air feels like outside, the air inside a train car is heavier and it takes longer for smells to dissipate. Today, we had a champion farter who let go not once, not twice, but THREE times for crying out loud!

    In other news, while everyone likes free shipping, offering this ends up cutting into profits.! I don’t care at all about the large companies but for the indies, I do; however, even for the indies, the shipping cost ends up being some ridiculous amount because of not setting up the calculator properly. All these to say that if you find the shipping fees to be over the top, it doesn’t hurt to email the company to ask for lower shipping. I recently did this for an Etsy order and ended up with a $15 “discount”.

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    • Deva says:
      22 February 2019 at 1:47 pm

      Omg! Nothing worse than farting in closed spaces! I sure hope you had a scented scarf to drape over your nose!

      ? I used to work with a nurse who carried a small jar of Vick’s vapor rub, which she would smear under her nose or on her mask before she went into a room for a particularity odious (and malodorous) task. Worked like a charm!

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      • cazaubon says:
        22 February 2019 at 3:46 pm

        That sounds like a great solution!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        22 February 2019 at 6:11 pm

        I use White Flower oil but I need to retrieve it from another purse.

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:48 pm

      I don’t mind paying shipping if it’s reasonable, but some of these online shops are ridiculous.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        22 February 2019 at 6:23 pm

        I was purchasing a total of no more than what would fit in four 3mL atomizers (in fact, I think one of the four fits into a dabber vial). I was flabbergasted when the shipping charges came to almost $20 for something to be shipped up the east coast! Anyway, I emailed the person and said I didn’t think it would cost that much for regular first class mail.

        Yesterday, I got an offer from Puredistance for a 5mL travel spray of their newest perfume (AENOTUS) for 49 euros. The shipping on top of that was $35 euros! Thanks, but no thanks. I would have paid 15. I just sent them an email to ask if they would consider giving me a 35 euro credit for a subsequent purchase of any 17mL or bigger perfume on top of any promotions at the time of purchase. I am waiting to hear back. If I have skin in the game, they should too!

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:20 pm

      Thanks for the shipping cost advice! And even though they’re your woes, your commuting stories almost always makes me laugh! Thanks!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        22 February 2019 at 6:28 pm

        I’m glad I could make you laugh! The shipping advice holds true for purchasing things at a department store that may not be perfect but still satisfies a need. They can say no or agree to your counter.

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    • yasmina says:
      22 February 2019 at 7:11 pm

      I can’t stand public farters! Eww

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      • hajusuuri says:
        22 February 2019 at 11:18 pm

        How rude, right?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:07 pm

      I’d rather smell farts than urine on public transit. Not that either one is a great choice to begin with. ?

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      • hajusuuri says:
        22 February 2019 at 11:18 pm

        oh yuck!

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  42. Barqs says:
    22 February 2019 at 1:38 pm

    I was planning on wearing JM Wood Sage & Sea Salt, but I took a quick shower after working out, then absentmindedly put on some Lili Bermuda Oleander. No points for me.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:04 pm

      Wood Sage and Sea Salt was an option today, but Fils de Dieu demanded skin time.

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    • Laurels says:
      23 February 2019 at 1:46 am

      Oh, dear! I often either forget to wear the right perfume, or forget to post. You should probably have a few points for intent, though.

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  43. flopper says:
    22 February 2019 at 1:41 pm

    Jil Sander No 4 – just love this one. Seeing some sun today!

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:45 pm

      Yay for sun!

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  44. tannina says:
    22 February 2019 at 1:56 pm

    Chypre-Siam from Rogue Perfumery, because it has kaffir-lime and i had my second meeting with my (now) new employers. Had a nice talk for 2 hours and they will send my my contract on monday! Hope my current employers will not go completely mad at me.
    Had a nice stroll through Ludwigsburg, a very beautiful baroque city for some window-shopping, as i found nothing i would really like. But had some sniffs at a perfumery and sprayed some Acqua Motu, so i also got the salt theme checked too!

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:48 pm

      Congratulations on the new job! More money is always great.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:03 pm

      Congrats on the new job! Will you be starting right away, or will you be taking a bit of a break between?

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      • tannina says:
        23 February 2019 at 3:28 am

        I hope I get a break, 4 weeks would be nice…

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:45 pm

      Lovely, good for you!

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    • Eschmeling says:
      23 February 2019 at 2:54 am

      I worked there for one summer many years ago (Ludwigsburg). For the Telefonauskunft.

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    • Koenigsberg says:
      23 February 2019 at 3:06 am

      Well done tannina! Hopefully your current employer will be professional, but if not, remember they are on their path and you are on yours. Very soon they’ll be in your rear view mirror :^)

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  45. Petunia says:
    22 February 2019 at 2:28 pm

    EdM+ Fleur de Peau. It’s not bad.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:45 pm

      But not great?

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      • Petunia says:
        23 February 2019 at 2:05 am

        Won’t do it agaon. ?

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        • Robin says:
          23 February 2019 at 4:21 pm

          Gotcha!

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  46. She-ra says:
    22 February 2019 at 2:29 pm

    I haven’t posted in a while but I have reading and trying to keep up with the daily scent threads.

    My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer the end of Dec and moved up to SF to live with my brother and get treatment at UCSF. She decided this week that she wants to end treatment and go on hospice. I am flying up tomorrow.

    It has been very hard. My dad passed away the middle of Nov so it has been a one two punch kind of.

    I have been wearing plenty of perfume to help get me through these tough days and am so grateful for the wonderful diversion and community of NST.

    I am going to keep compulsively refreshing the Splitmeet page tomorrow while I am at the airport in case someone has a vanilla I haven’t tried…it’s possible… ?

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    • Deva says:
      22 February 2019 at 2:35 pm

      She-ra, I’m so sorry. My father had pancreatic cancer as well. Do whatever you need to do to get through this. Make good use of Hospice- they are a tremendous support for family as well. I wish I had a magical vanilla to send to help ease the anguish.

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    • Gaynor says:
      22 February 2019 at 2:42 pm

      I’m so sorry read that. I’ll be thinking of you.

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    • Koyel says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:12 pm

      Oh my goodness, She-ra, I’m so sorry to read this. :hugs:

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    • Petunia says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:23 pm

      You’ve been in my thoughts She-ra. Sending big hugs.

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    • FearsMice says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:28 pm

      Wow… words can’t even express… Prayers, hugs, courage, and admiration to/for you, your mom, your whole family.

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:51 pm

      I am so sorry for this huge wave of grief and sorrow that has been washing over you since last year. I have a couple of new vanillas you may not have tried, I will email you privately about them. Big hugs to you.

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    • Jiji says:
      22 February 2019 at 3:54 pm

      I am so sorry, She-ra. Sending hugs.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      22 February 2019 at 4:48 pm

      I am so sorry She-ra. I had been thinking about you lately. You and your family will be in my prayers. Sending hugs!

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    • Eschmeling says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:16 pm

      So sorry to hear that, how tough. I wish you and your family strength and that the hospice experience will be good and your mother comfortable. If you have not tried the Serge Lutens Bois Vanille, let me know!

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:22 pm

      Oh She-ra…I am so sorry you and your family are going through this. I am sending prayers for you all. Hugs.

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    • Sajini says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:22 pm

      Very sorry to hear about your mom, she-ra. ? I’m imagining you surrounded by protective blue light. Take good care of yourself.

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    • Calypso says:
      22 February 2019 at 6:00 pm

      Oh, no, I’m so sorry. And to have this happen so soon after your father died is just too cruel. I wish you much luck and hope that you will be able to support her and find resources for yourself as things go forward from here. It’s very very sad.

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    • Gail says:
      22 February 2019 at 6:01 pm

      So sorry to hear about your Mom. Wishing you strength and peace at this very difficult time.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 6:11 pm

      She-ra, you have my deepest sympathies. So very sorry that you have had 2 major life disruptions happen this close together. Don’t forget to take a bit of time for self care right now.

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    • yasmina says:
      22 February 2019 at 7:06 pm

      I am so sorry She-ra. Sending you well-wishes.

      Have you tried Lune Feline? If not I would like to send you some – its a nice vanilla. U can email me at yasminazsquared in geemale land

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    • gvillecreative says:
      22 February 2019 at 7:24 pm

      Oh, She-ra! I’m so sorry to hear about your one two punch. I hope that you and your brother can bring comfort to your brave mother— and to each other. It may give your mother great solace to know that you will have each other for support into the future. I know many parents worry about those that they are leaving behind. Peace to you and your family in this difficult time.

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    • Coin-op says:
      22 February 2019 at 7:49 pm

      I’m so sorry to hear this news She-ra ? sending you love.

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    • Creosote says:
      22 February 2019 at 9:38 pm

      Oh, She-ra, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. I know it’s perhaps small comfort, but hospice care is a blessing at such a difficult time. Hugs to you all.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:16 pm

      She-ra, so sorry to hear of this turn of events with your mom. I wish your family well as you deal with this situation. Hugs.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:48 pm

      Oh She-ra, I am so sorry. Pancreatic cancer is so fast, there is barely time to adjust. We are all thinking of you.

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    • Barqs says:
      23 February 2019 at 3:08 am

      She ra, I’m so sorry to read this. Prayers and hugs for you, your Mom and your brother ?

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    • AngelaB says:
      23 February 2019 at 8:48 am

      Oh She-ra, I am sending you my deepest heartfelt sympathies. I am so very sorry. What a difficult time.
      I would offer you my very best hug if I could.

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    • springpansy says:
      23 February 2019 at 5:53 pm

      Have been thinking of you and continuing to do so. More vanilla!!

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  47. Gaynor says:
    22 February 2019 at 2:40 pm

    I’ve lavishly sprayed one of my few citrus perfumes – Jour d’Hermes Absolu, courtesy of Kanuka. I’m heading off shortly for a hair appointment, so I hope my stylist appreciates grapefruit as much as I do!

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:49 pm

      I love that one…hope your hairdresser did too.

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  48. OtherWise says:
    22 February 2019 at 3:00 pm

    Hermes Ambre des Merveilles. I think it has a salty note. Does it? Sort of? I thought it did, but — sniff, sniff the wrist — now I’m not sure. I like it, tho.

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:37 pm

      I think you smell marvelous. And to me, it is a bit salty.

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  49. cazaubon says:
    22 February 2019 at 3:53 pm

    Not in the mood for lime and salt today, I’m wearing Guerlain Attrape-Coeur. After so many dark days of rain, it’s great to see the sun, even if it’s not very warm.

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:37 pm

      So happy you’re getting a bit of sunshine!

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      • cazaubon says:
        22 February 2019 at 11:01 pm

        It was wonderful! Took the dog for a nice long walk.

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  50. Luna Green says:
    22 February 2019 at 4:00 pm

    Well I don’t quite smell like a margarita but I do smell nice and fruity in Arielle Shoshana.

    Just scored a perfume freebie from my hair salon! That Davines OI solid perfume I mentioned a few weeks ago. Yay! They were offering one free with the purchase of shampoo and conditioner, which I needed anyway.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:01 pm

      Nice job on the perfume freebie!

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  51. Laila says:
    22 February 2019 at 4:20 pm

    Salt + lime + margarita = several of my favorite summer scent -and food! – notes. However, it’s February and winter and snow on the ground here, with more of the same ahead for this weekend. As a seasonal fragrance wearer I was not keen on this cp but decided to commit to it anyway. So, my SOTD is a summer fave of mine, Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Bart’s (tequila, lime, sand) warmed up a bit with DKNY Sweet Delicious Tart Key Lime (lime + other citrus, a bit of floral, and sweet notes). In summer I like to layer the Set Sail with BBW’s Coconut Lime Verbena but that’s a no-go for me in winter, so instead I’ve layered my scent combo over BBW’s d/c Rich Citrus Cream (lime, cream, vanilla) and, I must say, I am smelling good!

    And with today’s bright sunshine and temps near 40 degrees, I can close my eyes and taste the delicious margarita (salt-rimmed glass, please) I’m sipping on a beautiful white sand beach in the Caribbean. I’m not sure what’s for dinner but I know what’s for dessert – another summer favorite, Key Lime pie. Yum!

    Sending warm, comforting thoughts to all of you, especially those experiencing pain/loss/troubles of any kind, and hoping that this weekend brings each of you at least a tiny bit of joy and hope!

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    • Eschmeling says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:13 pm

      Nice layering!

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:39 pm

      Nice!

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    • yasmina says:
      22 February 2019 at 7:10 pm

      I love the imaginative olfactory beach getaway!

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  52. KellyC says:
    22 February 2019 at 4:46 pm

    Was going to wear OJ Frangipani today but ended back up in Tiare today because I enjoyed it so much from yesterday.

    Good grief, TGIF!!!!! We had a baby shower for a co-worker today and it was exhausting to me for some reason. Glad the work day is almost over, I’m ready to get home to my pup and guy.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:00 pm

      Nothing wrong at all with a perfume do-over!

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  53. stinker_kit says:
    22 February 2019 at 4:52 pm

    Wearing the strange and beautiful Zoologist Bat, which is so lime centric on my skin and smells of nothing so much as fruit, vetiver and damp earth…..

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    • Gail says:
      22 February 2019 at 6:05 pm

      Oh, very interesting! I was perusing Etiket website today so I may have to get a couple samples! Thank you.

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      • stinker_kit says:
        22 February 2019 at 7:18 pm

        It is a very peculiar perfume so ordering a sample is a good idea. I will also add that the note that my nose is reading as lime is actually fig!

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  54. Creosote says:
    22 February 2019 at 5:13 pm

    Hey, hey, my perfume peeps! Long time (entirely my bad), no ‘see’! Greetings from snowy southern AZ!❄️?It’s barely coming down now, but the white stuff hasn’t stopped at my house since it started fairly early this morning!! Crazy.

    I’m in Habit Rouge (EDT) for today’s CP. HR is straight-up lime rather than Shalimar’s bergamot. So, I’m celebrating Margarita Day by smelling like I’ve spilled a bit of my drink on my riding outfit. (That and I plan on actually drinking one later, too.?)

    Off to see what everyone else is wearing. Enjoy the rest of your Friday, all!

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2019 at 5:40 pm

      You smell super good! Love Habit Rouge!

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      • Creosote says:
        22 February 2019 at 9:44 pm

        Thanks! I always think “KellyC would approve!” when I wear Shalimar or Habit Rouge!?

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    • stinker_kit says:
      22 February 2019 at 7:19 pm

      You smell marvelous. I love Habit Rouge!

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      • Creosote says:
        22 February 2019 at 9:44 pm

        Thanks!!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:00 pm

      I saw news footage of the snow in Arizona earlier today. Crazy!!!

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      • Creosote says:
        22 February 2019 at 9:46 pm

        It’s bananas. I think it’s been record levels all over the state, even in places like Flagstaff.?

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  55. Sajini says:
    22 February 2019 at 5:28 pm

    Super late getting here today. I was standing in the kitchen this morning and getting whiffs of a beautiful floral and discovered it was coming from the scarf that was hanging on a hook. I sprayed it yesterday with Cap Neroli and then forgot about it.
    SOTD Cap Neroli. Totally easy-wear happy calm scent.

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    • Laurels says:
      23 February 2019 at 1:39 am

      I need to try that one, and the Neroli Intense. Looking forward to orange blossom week at the end of the month!

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  56. Koenigsberg says:
    22 February 2019 at 5:36 pm

    TFIF

    3 days of lime/ salt perfumes this week:

    Wed: Lime with Cloon Keen Atelier “Tulum”
    Top: lime and grapefruit;
    Mid: green mango, pink pepper and rose;
    Base: amber, woody notes and maté.
    This is beautiful and very refreshing in Summer.

    Thu: Lime and salt with L’Artisan Parfumeur “Batucada”
    Top: lime, sugar and mint;
    Mid: tiare and ylang ylang;
    Base: coconut water and sea salt.
    Somewhat similar to Tulum, but saltier and less fresh. Probably the closes of the 3 to a margarita, but none of them come *that* close.

    Today: Lime and salt with BeauFort London “1805 Tonnère”
    Top: lime, smoke and gunpowder;
    Mid: blood, brandy and sea water;
    Base: amber, balsam fir and cedar.
    This evocation of a naval battle during the Napoleonic wars sort of epitomises non-mainstream perfume for me. I would never in a million years have come across the like in regular department stores and duty free shops. So it’s your fault, guys. ;^P

    In other news:
    – cooked a big old Spanish stew with tomatoes, beans, pumpkin, grelos (turnip tops) and half a butcher’s shop of bacon, chorizo, morcilla (black pudding), tocino (lard?) and what seemed like a smokey bacon bone. Yum!
    – signed all the paperwork for the house sale, which should complete in 2 weeks. Yikes!
    – failed to get to the post office in the UK with CM8’s marzipan tea, so will try with Correos in the coming week. Sorry!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 7:58 pm

      That Spanish stew sounds wicked good! ?

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:04 pm

      Marzipan tea? (ears perk up) What brand is it? I am going to have to twist her arm to share some with me!

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      • Koenigsberg says:
        23 February 2019 at 2:19 pm

        It’s a Winter special from Teekanne called “Kaminabend” :^)

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  57. Calypso says:
    22 February 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Yesterday I read through the entire list on Basenotes of perfumes with a lime note (well at least the female ones–there’s more in the male so I did female to narrow it down). It turned out I had only one or two, and Armani Sensi was one that I was surprised at. Well, I know I have my old bottle of it SOMEwhere but after exhaustive searching, it just didn’t show up, so I sprayed on some OJ Tiare from the sample set. Then I proceeded to do errands and took Mom shopping. It turned out she has lost or mislaid her billfold. 🙁 Now, she loses things every day, and they tend to turn up, but we still have not found this after a lot of looking, retracing steps from yesterday, etc. It’s going to be a huge hassle if we can’t find it, because not only does it have money, credit card, and ID in it, but all of her medical insurance information. So I’m very stressed out about all this. We went through a huge rigmarole in Michigan to get her a new ID card last fall and there’s no way we can do it here in Texas (requires going to get birth certificate at courthouse, photo at DMV, etc.), and without an ID she can’t fly home to Michigan anyway…. So for now I am simply sitting here trying to relax by drinking a lot of wine. I’ve also sprayed on Indolis by Areej le Dore, which is delightful and does have a good lime note. If by good fortune the billfold turns up we might go out and at that point I will indulge in a top shelf margarita, because I need it. No margaritas for Mom though…. I’ve decided now she can’t keep her billfold any more, much less drink alcohol. It’s tough because she gets insulted an upset but that’s how it’s got to be.

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    • Gail says:
      22 February 2019 at 6:26 pm

      That’s a very difficult situation for you. I hope you have some help.

      We are kind of there with my hubby’s parents. They are in a semi-retirement place, although his Dad is way too young (he will be 80 this April, but he insists he’s much younger). And he is physically; but he’s become the full time caregiver to his wife so its kind if hard to watch. From time to time he also gets very frustrated with her as well; as a result, we’ve had a couple issues come up which have become a bit uncomfortable.

      It may be time for the ‘kids’ to step in and become the ‘parents’. Although its easier said then done. As an outsider I’ve had to bite my tongue several times as its now up to the siblings to decide.

      Hope you find the wallet!

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    • yasmina says:
      22 February 2019 at 7:08 pm

      Oh no! That’s stressful. I hope it turns up

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 7:57 pm

      Oh boy. That worry is making a tough situation more difficult. I hope that billfold is just in some weird spot waiting for you to find it.

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2019 at 11:06 pm

      Hope it turns up for you! What a monumental hassle.

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    • Laurels says:
      23 February 2019 at 1:34 am

      Good luck finding the wallet. Maybe some Good Samaritan has popped it in the mail. A “family connexion” of mine, in the parlance of Jane Austen, has dementia, and her husband decided she couldn’t carry a purse anymore. I think it might have been kinder to let her have one along the lines of the one the Queen of England is rumored to carry, containing nothing but some tissues and a lipstick.

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      • Calypso says:
        23 February 2019 at 10:32 am

        That’s exactly what we’re doing now with Mom. She’ll have some needed supplies like that but not the billfold and other information inside it.

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  58. Jalapeno says:
    22 February 2019 at 6:07 pm

    I was pleasantly surprised to discover that I was spoiled for choice with lime and salt scents. Most of them are thanks to other NSTers who have chosen to share their lovelies. I greatly appreciate the folks who offer items at the Swapmeets and Freebiemeets! Or just for grins! Thank you very much.

    SOTD = ELdO’s Fils de Dieu, from the decant stash. I’m on Team Lime today.

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    • Gail says:
      22 February 2019 at 6:31 pm

      I’ve had my eye on a bottle for some time. I may have to spring for it.

      I like citrus anything; the snow falling outside right now is making me almost push the buy now button!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        22 February 2019 at 7:54 pm

        Fils de Dieu is on my FB wish list. When I first tried it, I thought it was a summer scent, but after more sniffing I think I like it even better in cool to cold weather.

        This probably isn’t helping with the urge to hit the “Buy Now” button, is it?

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        • Gail says:
          22 February 2019 at 8:26 pm

          Oh, interesting, and thanks, as it’s now making the ‘buy now’ even easier. And it’s only $39 CDN. Not that I’m enabling (to myself).. lol ?

          I now have about 4 or 5 bottles in my cart!

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          • Jalapeno says:
            22 February 2019 at 8:39 pm

            Sounds like that’s a really good price for Fils de Dieu. If it’s a cute 30mL bottle, even better!

    • Calypso says:
      22 February 2019 at 6:40 pm

      Oh, didn’t realise that one has lime. I have it too! Good! It’s a nice one.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        22 February 2019 at 7:51 pm

        The lime note is rather long lasting on me with Fils de Dieu. I was rather surprised by that, since citrus notes usually fly off at warp speed.

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    • Deva says:
      22 February 2019 at 7:52 pm

      You small fabulous!

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      • Deva says:
        22 February 2019 at 7:53 pm

        Smell* ?

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      • Jalapeno says:
        22 February 2019 at 7:55 pm

        Thank you! It sure helped with the gloomy cloudy weather today. ☁☁☁

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  59. yasmina says:
    22 February 2019 at 7:09 pm

    I wore A Ce Soir again today so no points for me. I love lime though and squeeze it on all kinds of food.

    Excited for the splitmeet tomorrow!

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    • Laurels says:
      23 February 2019 at 1:27 am

      Yasmina, are you the one who was asking about Lalique Le Parfum as compared to SDV? (I sometimes save the Friday community projects to read offline if I don’t have time to post. Some of them wait a while to be read.) If you haven’t gotten to try LLP yet, email me and I’ll send you some. I think the drydown of LLP does resemble the opening of SDV, although it never evolves into anything like the gorgeous SDV drydown. Anyway, iphintaur in the ancient land of aol if you want to try some.

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      • yasmina says:
        23 February 2019 at 8:46 am

        Yes that was me! I am so impressed you read the archived threads and so grateful you are following up with me! Emailing you soon

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  60. gvillecreative says:
    22 February 2019 at 7:27 pm

    Like several others, I wore OJ Tiare which is hard to beat.

    Hugs to you all going through tough times!!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2019 at 8:36 pm

      Hugs are good anytime! Thanks gvillecreative.

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  61. Laurels says:
    23 February 2019 at 1:20 am

    I went salty with House of Matriarch Orca. Last time I wore it, the weather was warmer, and it got quiet and ambery in a hurry. This time, the salty/briny opening lasted quite a while, and the drydown seems less sweet and a bit less quiet than I remember. Very interesting perfume, allegedly containing actual ambergris. Awfully pricy, though, and I think I’d limit myself to another 5 ml. On sale.

    Speaking of pricy, I wish I had some Virgin Island Water left to go with it. The lime in the opening is amazing, and I like the sweetish, boozy drydown as well. If it cost somewhere between a third and a fifth of the price, it’d be on my FB list. I think Demeter has a Margarita fragrance, though, so maybe I’ll look into that as a substitute for drinks with lime.

    Stay warm, everyone. (Except you Southern Hemisphere folks. You stay cool.)

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