Almost-Friday plus Mandela Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm in Providence Perfume Co Lemon Liada, to cut through a sticky-humid July morning.
Reminder: on 7/19, wear a fragrance by Jo Loves, Jack Perfumes, Jardins D’Écrivains, Jul et Mad or Juliette Has A Gun, if you have one. Partial credit for any other small-ish brand that starts with the letter J.
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 Lemon [cropped] by jh_tan84 at flickr; some rights reserved.
I’m wearing Bruno Fazzolari Five, which is perfectly represented by the picture above.
I just looked that one up. Nice !
Ooh! You just moved the sample way up in my queue.
In Vero Profumo Kiki. Heavenly! Sadly, the sample is finished after wearing it
several times. I enjoyed it to the max!
Kiki is a great perfume name! I never heard of it before.
Kiki is a gorgeous lavender/passion fruit scent with a hint of geranium. I love the way it develops, a herbal harsh opening that smells oily first, but softens very quickly. Later it becomes creamy. It has some sweetness. A very interesting, beautiful and well blended perfume.
It’s a bit sticky here too, but nothing like what’s going on in the eastern part of the country. I’m in my old friend, Gucci EDP – it never fails to please.
I never fail to love it when you wear this — you just smell so good!
Seconding that!
Aww, thank you both!
I am wearing my only Jo Loves, a sample of Green Orange & Coriander. An interesting scent, though I am afraid it has too much coriander for me.
That’s the one I’ll be wearing tomorrow. It’s my only Jo Loves. Sorry the coriander is too much. I remember enjoying the perfume the only other time I wore it (got a decant in a swap), so I’ll report my thoughts tomorrow.
I hope you enjoy it tomorrow. I think it’s well made, but the combination of coriander and, I think, moss suffocates me a little. 🙂 The spicy and citrussy opening is very nice.
I cannot find my only Jo Loves sample!
Oh no!
IIRC I did not like it anyway, but it has kept my CP points down. I will probably wear Jack tomorrow.
VC&A Neroli Amara since I’m in training today! I hope it will keep me feeling bright and shiny.
Oh, it’s a good one. You smell lovely.
How is that one? I have a decant of VCA California Reverie and it’s really good.
My eyes are like the rain pouring down today..
We found out yesterday that our cat has the ‘c’ word, which I can’t even believe..I have been crying non-stop. We are not sure what the next steps are, but its very hard to navigate since we have two small kids at home and our cat is a part of their life too..
My youngest, whom is 3, said to the cat this morning..”I missed you so much when you were at the doctors yesterday”
Doesn’t that just break your heart open?
sigh
Chanel Cristalle today
I am so sorry to hear that. Little ones + a much loved pet getting sick – that’s a lot going on. I will be thinking of you and hoping for a good outcome for your kitty.
I feel for you; that really is heart-breaking. Hoping for the best as you navigate the treatment issues for your kitty and the explanations for your littles…
I am so sorry, Ltsg. It is so sad. The best for your kitty. I am thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers.
I am so sorry for all your family. The best for your cat.
I’m so sorry. My heart breaks for you, your kitty and family. So difficult.
Oh ltsg, yes that does just break my heart wide open.? I got teary just reading your post. Children say the most beautifully honest and innocent things. They are also very resilient…this is the beauty of youth, I suppose. I’m sure you will know just what to do. Hugs to you and your kiddos, and best wishes to your cat.☺️
I’m so sorry. Sending hugs to you and the children. We lost 2 cats when my children were small. Kids are more resilient than we know.
So sorry to hear this ltsg. Sending good vibes to help in whatever decision needs to be made and for the family to reconcile with the outcome.
I am so sorry. Pets are so special to family. They are family.
One spritz of Bois d’iris from the Different Company.
I had a job interview today.
Geee…. Most of the time I feel pretty confident about my skills and knowledge, but it is still a stressful. Urgh I am over 40 y/o now, will it ever go away?
Now I just have wait and hear if I will make it to the next round…
Okay this post was not supposed to be a reply to you Lovestosmellgood. Argh. And again, so sorry to hear about your cat. 🙁
Good luck with your job
Thank you!
Good luck with the job!
Oh no that is so sad. Hugs!
So sorry to hear about your kitty, ltsg.
Oh, so hard ltsg. Wishing for the best outcome as you navigate this. I agree with those who note how resilient kids are. I think adults have a harder time, usually. Big hugs to you!
Very, very sorry to hear this. Sending you and your family hugs.
So sorry you and your family are going through this.
Oh, no, that’s just plain awful. Not only to have your own fears and grief but to share them with your young children, I can’t imagine how hard that would be. I have been through this with my beloved gray cat Lucy and so I definitely can empathise. I hope you have a good and kind, helpful vet to assist in guiding you through the process of dealing with this. I send all of you my most sincere loving thoughts.
Sending so many hugs and warm thoughts your way today.
So sorry about your kitty and hoping for the best outcome for kitty and your family.
Thanks everyone, I will keep you posted
2 of my girlfriends (whom are also cat lovers) stopped by today with cakes and tarts and I made a pot of tea and we discussed. It was nice to have some support today and they were both happy I didn’t cancel on them.
That is so sweet, glad you have support. Sending positive vibes for you and the kitty.
Oh I am so sorry, that is really heart wrenching.
Ohh, LTSM, I am so sorry, that is heart-wrenching. Sending hugs and warm kitty squishes your way. I hope for the best for your kitty cat.
xoxo =^.^=
Wishing you strength and peace LTSG
So sorry. Best wishes as you go through your next few days. You never know what treatment options may be feasible, with a good quality of life for your little one.
Just trying to remain hopeful.
I’m so sorry! Sending you all hugs.
Aw. So sorry to hear about your kitty, Lovestosmellgood. I’ve been in that situation myself. Hugs.
In Iris Ukiyoe today, perfectly crisp and floral. Today it is a little bit greener them usual but I’m not complaining.
Yesterday I actually went to Neiman Marcus and smelled the new JCE for Houbigant, Essence Rare. Didn’t smell too much like his Hermes collections, just a truly lovely white floral. I need more exploring, though I abhor the price.
You smell great !
I will have to try Essence Rare next time I am shopping.
Was it a big white floral?
I wonder how close it is to his original…
Mmm you smell lovely
Wearing Le Labo Iris 39 today. It doesn’t have the spine-stiffening reputation of Chanel No. 19, of course, but I’m hoping it’ll see me through a day of meetings and “issues.”
good luck FearsMice, I have a very similar day on tap here.
SOTD is the lovely OJ Ta’if.
I was just revisiting my OJ samples yesterday afternoon. Ta’if really is lovely. You smell nice!
Good luck back to you, Apsara! You smell splendid in Ta’if.
“issues” does not sound good. I hope it gets you through the day too!
Thank you. Your strategy of combining lemon-y goodness (Acqua Viva) with indoors/AC sounds just about perfect for the day!
“Issues” at work? Ugh. Hoping Iris 39 works for you.
Thank you, LizzieB; at least I’m not _causing_ the issues (I think…) — just dealing with ’em. 🙂
Chanel No. 19. is THE ultimate spine-straightener. Hope things improve.
Thank goodness for kittens and bourbon. 😉
Ugh, sorry to hear that you are dealing with work aggro. What a PITA.
That picture has inspired my SOTD: Profumum Roma Acqua Viva. Lemon can be tricky, sometimes I get citronella candle and other times I get lemon pledge. This one is like smelling a slice of lemon with just a dusting of sugar sprinkled across it.
I was woken even before the birds this morning by lightening and thunder. Per my dad’s old adage, rain before seven done by eleven, it is just starting to clear. I can see some blue sky and the birds are chirping. It’s supposed to be another scorcher today and I don’t have plans to even leave the house, lol. The central air and I are becoming fast friends this summer.
I’m hoping to see some of that rain today. Enjoy staying in. My grandma used to say, don’t go out, it’s only going to cost you money. Lol. That was before online shopping!
Haha, I love that! Your grandma was wise.
Rain is on the way! Looks like it’s making it’s way across the big lake now.
Yep, it came and went. Just starting to clear again.
That sounds like a nice SOTD
I have never tried anything from the house
It’s really lemony and even got a compliment from my teenager. I’ve also tried Confetto which is like a more expensive Hypnotic Poison.
I am wearing Hermes Neroli Dore today and drinking a cup of gunpowder green tea, while working on putting together some “baby” music. I, along with my daughter and sister in law, am throwing a baby shower for my niece. The shower will be on Saturday. Currently playing is No Doubt, “Hey Baby”. Oops, I took too long to type. Now, the next song started playing. We are on to Diana Krall, “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Baby” 🙂
Sounds like it will be a fun playlist if you’ve got some No Doubt in there!
That really does sound fun! Hope the shower goes great.
Thanks ! This will the first baby born into the family in a long time. We are all excited 🙂
I keep thinking of other “baby” songs to put into my playlist. I was driving home, and I thought of another one — Rod Stewart, “Forever Young”.
“Baby Love” by the Supremes
Great song ! I’ll add it to Playlist ?
Trying out Amouage Memoir for men today. It seems to be a cross between Kyoto and the women’s version of Memoir. Going back to work after a 5 day break and really don’t want to go back to work, especially with this heat.
Have you tried Dia (mens version)?
I haven’t tried it yet but will order a decant.
I’m wearing Jardins d’Ecrivains Wilde, but I’m not wild about it (sorry, I had to). I remember being able to detect and enjoying a musty grape note the first time I wore this. Now it’s just way too clean and sharp. I only dabbed from a sample, but it’s so strong. I hope it settles down soon. It’s definitely going in the giveaway sample baggie now.
At least it was good for a pun 😉
Zeta, for the second day in a row. So many of the scents I own are discontinued, and I have to remind myself to not be afraid to wear them just because they can’t be replaced.
So true!
It’s a gorgeous day here – sunny, clear, warm but not hot, not humid but not dry. I applied Kelly Caleche EdP very early this morning. Then I remembered that I’d planned to try Incense Flash, which I’ll wear once KC dies down. A generous NSTer was kind enough to share her Tauer collection with me, which I sniffed around yesterday. I wore Rose Delight to bed and slept exceptionally well.
I just redeemed some cashback (from topcashback) and made an ebay purchase. Angel Innocent for me; the original A*Men for my H. He wears lots of yummy things but A*Men makes me swoon every time.
MMMkay just as this posted a wall of humidity hit that is so thick and soupy that I had to go inside.
So it *was* a gorgeous day here 😉
It was quite nice out during my walk to work this morning. It’s a shame that humidity had to roll in!
Sorry! Somebody must be having gorgeous weather, somewhere, and I am jealous.
It’s been bad here in southeastern Pennsylvania, yes. Over the last week or so, including today, I’ve been caught in at least four torrential downpours as I was driving or running in and out of grocery stores. Like, blinding rain and quite deep puddles on the roads torrential, plus lightning very close by. And as our New Jersey friends noted, the weekend is supposed to be even hotter. I wish we could give the folks who want hot weather and rain some of ours.
stay cool!
you smell fantastic, everything Mr. Tauer does feels extra special 😀
I agree. Wore his Fruitchouli Flash yesterday. 🙂
That would be a worthwhile perfume project… scents that help people sleep well! I could use some suggestions!
Hello everyone. I’m wearing the EB Florals Regal Tuberose that I got from the nice SA at Saks last week. It’s really pretty and delicate, a word I never associated with ‘tuberose’ before this! I am in a room with five calm sleeping cats and drinking my second cup of coffee. It’s a good morning.
5 cats, 2 coffees, and a beautiful tuberose? EXCELLENT morning! 😀
Big J for me today in Wood Sage & Sea Salt. Not the best start at work to this Thursday. Hope things improve as the day goes on.
Uh oh, I hope things improve for you too! If it’s any consolation, at least you smell good!?
I really did lol. I enjoyed the WS&SS almost all day (until it wore off)!
You smell wonderful! I wish my desk were next to yours. 😀
Did your day get any better?
Yes it did! I gave blood at a blood drive at work which always makes me feel like I did a good deed for some reason! Then stopped at the pet store to get the pup some new toys!
It’s been a drizzly morning, but much cooler in the 70s so far. Went to see Aimee Mann last night, whom I love, and it was a great show- except we got caught in a torrential downpour with intense wind and then I was standing under an aircon vent for most of the show which made my hands and mouth completely numb (Raynaud’s in action) :/
SOTD is AdP Iris Nobile EDT from a couple of partial samples that have been floating around in various drawers. I really need to organize!
Yikes. Sorry about that, but glad it was a good show. I was happy I was inside when that storm went over.
It was crazy! At one point it felt like a hurricane.
The rain last night was horrible..and this morning again!
I was actually enjoying it this morning, just for relief from the heat!
Ugh, I commiserate 100%. I’m not a fan of A/C, and most especially not when wet. It’s hard to enjoy anything with frozen extremities. I brought a cashmere blankie (ruana) to the last show I went to – but it was a short, dry, walk in 95F heat from the car to the door.
A little AC is great. Freezing air blowing straight at your neck, not so great. Smart of you. I thought about bringing a sweater before I left, but it felt like 100 degrees out so didn’t do it. Next time…
It’s easier to haul stuff like that around when one is driving. I feel a little silly sometimes but it beats the alternative.
A little A/C can be great but it’s rarely employed that way!
It’s so common in Houston for places to be very frigidly air-conditioned in the summer, that I automatically take a jacket with me to restaurants, movie theaters, the ballet, etc. My poor mom likes her assisted living place but today, when we had a heat index of 107, I arrived to find her dressed in black pants, a turtleneck, and a thick black cashmere cardigan, and she was still chilly!
Cool concert!??
It was great and her opening act was this singer/songwriter Jonathan Coulton who was hilarious. It was part stand-up!
Did you ever see that Portlandia episode where Aimee Mann ( as herself) is hired as a cleaning lady for Carrie and Fred. Very funny.
I did! That was hilarious.
Sorry you got caught in the rain. I managed to get my garbage out before it poured AND my pigeon-sh-tted on car is now clean ?
We drove, but had to walk about 4 blocks anyway and an umbrella was useless. And, I forgot to reel down my backyard table umbrella and came home to both table and umbrella about downed and moved about 10 feet!
Glad you got a free carwash! Darned pigeons ?
I love it when I get a free car wash courtesy of a downpour!
Glad it was a great show! Saw your insta and it looks like you were really close! I’m guessing it was a smaller theater(?) Those are becoming my favorite places to see live music, I’m over the big stadiums and music festivals of my youth.
It is a small venue, but that video is zoomed in a bit, mostly to get a better idea of her dress which I thought was very chic, lol. She’s nearly 60!
I’m with you. I haven’t been to an arena show in many years and don’t really have any desire to (next up is Peter Murphy performing Bauhaus next month!!)
Yes, that dress is great! I did some googling too and had no idea she was 58! I hope I look that good in a few years, lol.
Peter Murphy!?!! Oh I love his voice, I’ll Fall With Your Knife is one of my favorite songs of all time. Have fun! (so jealous?)
That’s a great song!
He’s doing this 11 show series, each doing an entire album, and 2 David Bowie tribute shows. It was a hard decision, lol. I went with Mr. Moonlight which is one of those “perfect albums” imo.
Sorry to hear that you got caught in some of last night’s wet and wild weather!
Chanel Paris-Deauville for today and I already have my Jul et Mad ready for tomorrow 🙂
I sprayed some of that on recently at Nordstrom because it gets a lot of love here. It was nice, I agree. It made me feel very chic and rich all afternoon!
Femininité de Bois for me today, from a sample I discovered lurking in the cabinet. I came very close some years back tO buying this, but I didn’t love the dry down. Happy to revisit it!
Do you like it better today?
Dry where I am but still so hot! I’m wearing L’Eau Mixte
Seriously hot out there E!
*prays for rain*
Hola! My Dear Polly came in last night, in a horribly crushed box, but the seller earned herself a rave review by packaging it so well that even the mail system couldn’t break it. I’m wearing it today and learning that the far drydown is actually my favorite part, which is unusual for me! Also got a good review from Mr. Doublemint, I wonder if he’ll co-opt it (I encourage this.)
Congrats on your new bottle!
I got confused reading this at first, thinking that Polly was some dead and taxidermied parrot. Whew.
Congrats and good for the seller for packaging so good!
I’m wearing Zoologist Dragonfly again today. Wow, the changeability of the perfume-wearing experience always amazes me. Yesterday it was all wet floral gardens and shimmery hazes, and today it’s rain and rice, plus that distinct musky animalic buzz that seems to underlie most of the scents from this line. It’s still lovely, but I think that buzz relieves me of having to consider a FB purchase.
I have tried several from this line but your description sounds fantastic! Not that I need anymore perfume…
You could be wrong. Maybe you DO need more perfume?
You could be really wrong. Maybe you need LOTS more perfume. 🙂
Thanks for this. That buzz cements my suspicions that I won’t need to try any.
To my nose, it is present in all of the Zoologist perfumes I’ve sampled. I find this line really enjoyable to smell, particularly in the first hour – and I almost bought Camel – but I don’t always appreciate this underlying skankiness that eventually turns up.
My wonky olfactory system massively amplifies any animalic notes to the point where it’s quite unpleasant, so I’m actively avoiding.
I discovered this summer that both Guerlain Vetiver and Eau Claire des Merveilles are too animalic now. Go figure. It’s starting to really limit my choices 🙁
I recommend Chameleon. Talk about perfumes that change when you weR them, ha-ha!
I see a “chameleon” Community Project in our future.
I love Chameleon!
A gorgeous day today and I’m wearing Infusion d’Iris Absolue. I like this so much better than the regular IdI.
The Absolue is lovely! 😀 You smell wonderful.
Mmm you smell goooood.
I love that one a ton!
Cold and humid here today. I am wearing Datura Noir but it is fading. Still love it though!
I’m wearing a spray of Keiko Mecheri Datura Blanche on one arm, since I finally found my purse spray of it while proceeding with my perfume sorting project. I will next have to try it side by side with the other two daturas I have–by SL and MPG. I’m a datura fan girl and the Noir version is great also. Have you ever tried any other datura scents?
Not to the best of my recollection. ?
Maybe I can make you some little decants. I’m cfreeland quadruple nine in the yahoo land.
Inspired by meredifay, I’m in MCG Hanbury today. Heading to an outdoor concert tonight…that is if I don’t melt into a puddle during my walk home from work. Stay cool, fellow Midwesterners and East Coasters!
I have an outdoor concert on my schedule for this evening, too. Enjoy! 😀
😀
That wall of humidity seems to have passed. For now. Enjoy the show!
Hope you had fun!
SotD = Hiris, Hiris, Hiris
Hey, perfume people! You smell fantastic.
Hiris always makes me breathe deep and smile, it’s the smell of contentment for me. What’s yours?
I’m listening to roofers pound nails in the house nextdoor. It’s oddly hypnotic, a little like the sound of rain, but more bang-bang-bang-y 😀
Went for an hour-long walk this morning, the rest of my neighborhood is soooooo quiet today. Very nice.
It’s after 10:00 am, I’m still not hungry for breakfast. Maybe I’ll wait for lunch then have eggs or oatmeal or both.
Enjoy your day, NSTers!
Sounds like s good day
Hmmmmmmmmm. I’d have to ponder on what the smell of contentment is for me.
Sounds like such a good day!
Sampling Oriza Legrand Oeilette Louis XV or whatever number, against Carthusia Fiori di Capri EDP, which is my current carnation standard.
I am sorry to report the Oriza was holding it’s own for a while, with more “fresh” carnation which surprised me, as I thought this was one of their old resurrected recipes, but it has now faded to a pleasant but barely there flowery whiff, whereas the Fiori di Capri is still doing it’s floral carnation thing, denser than the EDT, but still light enough to wear in hot weather. I miss the carnation bomb of Malmaison, but this is an adequate substitute and I wear it all year round. Still looking for the holy grail clovey with green undertones carnation – anyone have any suggestions for something for me to search out?
Nina Ricci L’Air du Temps might be worth searching out on your carnation quest. It’s clovey, but I can’t remember if it has the green notes you’re looking for. It’s pretty widely available, so shouldn’t be too hard to find a sample.
The vintage was so pretty. I’m not sure what it currently smells like.
Cdg Series 2 Red Carnation is about as green of carnation you can get. I really like the Louis one myself. Oeillet Bengale is a nice overall carnation. As well as Oeillet Sauvage and Bellodgia:).
I cannot believe I did not buy Malmaison when I could. And now can’t remember what anybody said about Malmaison Encore, although don’t see how it can be as good.
Malmaison Encore in a bland rosey thing, no carnation to be found. IMHO, your nose may differ.
The Carthusia Fiori de Capri EDP can be had through many vendors, as well as the Carthusia website. I have a current (2 yo) bottle, no idea as to reformulations or whatnot. The EDP I got is different from the EDT sample I had first. I like both, and am happy I have the denser version. Probably you should sample both before you commit many $s to either one.
Thank you!
Is the Carthusia carnation still around?
Wearing L’Occitane Bergamot Tea solid perfume today after a shower using the same scent shower gel.It is one of my favorite tea scents and getting harder and more expensive to find now.Very nice for humid hot summer days.
I did not even know there was such a scent!
It has been discontinued for several years now,unfortunately.
I got a call back from the job I applied for, and a interview scheduled for Wednesday! I have to get a haircut and find/buy something to wear. I’m very much lacking in this type of clothing and shoes. I still want to throw up..
Sotd is JHaG Anyway. I smell incredibly uninteresting. This brand is really hit or miss for me.
Yay! Hope it goes well. Don’t get too nervous.
I will try not to. Thanks!
Congratulations, lillyjo! Be yourself and make sure to ask questions!
I will. Thanks!
That’s great news, lillyjo! Buena suerte with the interview.
Thanks!
You can do it! Just remember you have the skills and experience, are professional and reliable…who else woukd drive through winter storms to get to work, and be so organised that you can work and riase great kids AND match perfume and music? Just hold your head up high and smile…and then ask them to double the salary they first offer.
Quit making me cry!??
That’s awesome! And fast! Which I think is a good sign!? Best of luck to you!!
Thanks!
Thats great, I hope all goes well!
Thanks! I’m wishing you luck also!
Important – what Kanuka said.
The company is not allowed to ask you for your salary history until after you have been offered the position with a stated rate. I say gather as much intelligence as you can – ask for more than what you’re getting now but not so high that the company won’t be able to afford you for the position. Ask about development and advancement opportunities if it makes sense for the type of job you are seeking.
Well, I believe what you say is true, but on the application, it would not let you submit until the wage history was filled out. So, I will see when I get there. I’m thinking about inquiring about commission positions.
I looked back and your state just reversed the ban on asking salary info. A pox on your state then for doing the opposite of what other states are doing!
I’m leery of commission based positions but that could be very different from industry to industry…
Thanks for looking that up. I guess no lawsuit for me now, lol.
That’s dirty pool. :-/
It is, but honestly, retail pay is pretty much in the same ball park wherever you go. The trick is getting a full time position. That at least guarentees some amt of stability.
That was fast! Obviously, they saw your potential. You’ve got this!
Yeah, the call today really caught me off guard.
Yay! Good luck to you!
Thanks!
That’s so exciting! Yay!
Thanks!
Fingers crossed for you!
Toes too! Thanks!
That’s great! One thing that helped me in interviewing over the years was going in with the intention of finding out whether I *wanted* to work there (which means figuring out what I didn’t like about my prior jobs and asking questions, like hajusuuri suggested), rather than worrying about whether they wanted to hire me. Totally shifts the power dynamic and made me appear more confident (though I was still nervous). Or you can do the old Brady Bunch picturing everyone in their underwear ?
Fingers crossed for you!
?for remembering the episode!
I figured if anyone, you would know that reference ?
Lol! Got that right!
That’s fantastic news about the interview! I agree with some of the other posters who have suggested going in with the attitude of “Is this company a good place for me to be working at?” Also, do some research online about the corporate history and culture.
Good luck! ??
Good luck, lillyjo! I’m sure you’ll look and do great!
Yay for getting the call for the interview! I know you will do great. ?
Good luck with the interview, Lillyjo. Sending ++++ good vibes for this.
Just be yourself and answer the questions truthfully. All the details regarding pay can be ironed out once you have a job offer in hand.
Best of luck to you Lillyjo! 🙂
Hi all, chiming in late, today’s SOTD is Chanel No. 19 extrait for a hellish period at work.
I’m nursing a summer cold and this is the only perfume that seems to break through the haze without overwhelming.
We’re almost to Friyay! *happy dance*
Soon be weekend!
Ugh… feel better.
Hope you feel better soon.
Hope your cold goes away ASAP! ?
Yay for almost Friday and yay for No. 19! Boo for summer colds!
I have been smelling wafts of Red Door..sometimes an overlooked classic. Saw a bottle for sampling and helped myself. White floral and woody goodness.
Nice!
I have had a very lucky week as my early morning walks have coincided with the full moon setting over the harbour and hill, including a partial eclipse. Yesterday it was so calm and still the harbour looked frozen as it glinted under moonlight. I do like winter! Wearing Lale as it is meant to have wintersweet as a note but it is more lemon soapsuds to my nose.
Oh that sounds wonderful.
Yes, all of it!
Oh lucky you to see the eclipse! My sky-watching has been pretty dismal lately due to weather.
SOTD = Jacomo Silencezs PdT
Galmanum explosion and as green as any perfume can get. It’s not as bad as I thought it would be today but ugh, tomorrow and the weekend will bring record high dangerous temps. I hope my A/C perseveres!
So, I am doing an informal poll – if you were expecting a package from Chanel, Hermes, Harrods and the like, do you want the outside of the package mailed to you to SCREAM the brand? Yes or No and why?
I would love any package from them(but don’t expect any soon lol). Packaging can be kinda nice but my focus is what’s on the inside. It’s not too important to me. Screaming a brand hasn’t been important to me as a whole.
I agree with you. I would rather get a package that does not contain advertising
No. Packages get left on my porch. No need to advertise the expensive thing within.
Agreed! The reason I asked was because of this;
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz7Csr0hQ7u/?igshid=1ou2excywtxiw
I would never mail something out like this as it is just an invitation for thievery. I don’t know why Harrods did it this way ?
Oh no, awful! Possible redeeming feature:: many American thieves might not know what Harrods is.
This is true. That said, that packaging was really tacky…
depends on whether it’s sex toys or perfume
LOL ?
That got a giggle. 🙂
??good one!
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I say no to outside advertising. Like you said, due to thievery.
Great minds!
No, I want a plain box with no brand indication – why encourage theft?
Agreed. I have never had an Hermès delivery. The Chanel packages come in a plain white corrugated box and even the return address shows something like Prestige and not Chanel.
You made me look.
Hermes arrives in a nondescript box, and the return address is the SA’s name with the mall address where the boutique is located.
Now that you mention it, I received a Year of the Pig package earlier this year and it was nondescript!
Packages that scream the brand? No, Nay, and Nope! Why borrow trouble?
I know, right?
I just realized my post was full of typos but you got my drift anyway ☺️
Adding to the general opinion, I wouldn’t want a package that indicated in very large print that there was likely an expensive item inside.
Chiming in relatively early for me — at least not at midnight the next day! Scent of the day: 4711 Pink Pepper & Grapefruit, which has become a favorite. (Thanks, Pixel!) Wednesday I tried the 4711 Mandarine & Cardamom body spray a few times, and could barely smell anything. I very much like the scent of cardamom (and mandarin oranges, too!), so that was disappointing. I’ll try it another day, though. I don’t think it was just me, but it’s better if I give something I can’t smell well one day a chance another time.
Cardamom – you need NVC Mohur and Lush Cardamom Coffee (but not together).
Thank you for the recommendations! 🙂 I got a solid perfume of LUSH Cardamom Coffee during my King of Prussia adventure with Jalapeno. Sometime I’ll investigate Mohur. 🙂
I posted at midnight sometime this past week that I’d tried Paris-Biarritz. 🙂 I don’t think my sense of smell was working too well that day, but I liked what I could smell of it. 🙂 I’ll try some of the others this weekend. Thanks again!
The set did not include Paris-Deauville which is my favorite. Once things die down over here, I can send you a sample of that (unless you get to it sooner as it is semi-mainstream) and of Mohur extrait ?
I’m sure I’ll get in a trip to Sephora or a department store sometime in the next couple of weeks. I’ll let you know what they have. 🙂 But thanks for the thought. 🙂 The Sephora store near to me has a pretty good assortment of Hermes fragrances, and a lot of Atelier Cologne colognes. Also a selection of a couple of those J name perfumes. I’m not sure what NVC is, but I still get lost with some of the brand and perfume abbreviations.
JHAG Mad Madame for me today!
You smell great!
Continuing my incense week with Timbuktu.
Drive to Munich after work. 230 km took 4 hours thanks to a 20km long traffic queue. Went to my brother and had dinner with him at a nice greek place nearby.
Tomorrow I can finally visit my boyfriend
Glad you got to Munich and will be able to see your boyfriend. 🙂
I hope he’s doing well.
I hope your boyfriend is recovering well.
Continued well wishes to your boyfriend! I don’t even understand the traffic problem, but it sounds awful!
My guess on that was that a relatively short distance took longer than it should have to drive because of a long line of traffic.
Ugh, hate traffic. Glad you will get to see your bf!
Glad to hear that you made it safely to Munich.
JHAG Another Oud. I think I am in love with this house.
My discovery set was a huge mistake.
What’s your favorite so far?
Could be worse… they could have all been really nasty scrubbers that last through a shower! ?
Steamy and stormy this afternoon! The thunder was so bad that at one point, one of the cats ran from the top level of the house to one of her safe spots one floor down. Right now, there is a much appreciated break in the unsettled weather. ⚡☔?
SOTD = ‘Replica’ At The Barber’s EdT, from the sample stash. It’s an old school fougere. Not at all my thing. I decided to test untried samples today. This one goes into the “Give” pile.
You know what scared me the most? I have 2 cell phones and both emitted the high pitched emergency alert at the same time. I almost jumped out of my seat and peed my pants – I didn’t, of course, BUT. The worst part? The message was “Avoid flooded areas” – No sh-t Sherlock! I need to figure out how to turn it off!
? I hope your wearher calms down. We had a microburst last night but today was just unseasonably cold, damp and cloudy.
I am jealous of “cold”
I also have 2 cell phones and get startled when they go off back to back. I think my Galaxy hits before my work (outdated) iPhone. I’ve figured out how to stop the Amber alerts but not the weather warnings.
There WERE a lot of alerts this afternoon. Most of them were of the “No Duh!” variety. Severe Thunderstorms in the area? Really?
The only Replica I cared for was Lipstick On. I think the prices though are a bit high. That could be said about most perfumes really.
I think 2 more days then we get back to “normal” weather.
I haven’t tried Lipstick On yet, but I generally don’t get along with violet notes in perfume. ? The only Replica that I really liked was Tea Escape. Too bad that one doesn’t come in a travel size.
Wishing you better weather tomorrow, although sometimes a thunderstorm clear the air, love the cat story 🙂
I appreciate the better weather wishes, but tomorrow through Sunday are supposed to be absolutely horrid. Air temps are expected to be around 100F (37 – 38C) then.
Hot and humid in Montreal, we are hiding under the AC. Today I wore an arabic perfume I can’t find anywhere on the internet, it was a gift from a Persian friend. There are several photos online but none of them match the bottle I have. It has a vanilla base to it and got a compliment at the bookstore. 🙂
How nice to get complimented on your perfume. Arabic perfumes can be a bit of a mystery.
This sounds wonderful. I forgot to report that I gave someone a compliment this morning “If you’re wearing perfume, it smells really good. What are you wearing?” Answer, after a good 10 seconds “Dior” — I was expecting her to say more because Dior What? So I asked if it had a houndstooth label and she said no, it was a little pink bottle. ?
I am always amazed by people who are wearing perfume yet don’t know what it is. Clearly they are not our people. 😉
Clearly! Lol
Ha! So true, but it happens a lot!
True!
I’m going to guess Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet. The juice is pink. I don’t think “regular folk” even know there is houndstooth on the bottles. Oh it also could be Poison Girl.
I’ll fess up to pretty much ignoring the Dior maninstream, except Poison Girl Unexpected.
I am guessing it’s Joy:/..Dior was really promoting that one this year.
I initially thought this but I thought the Joy bottle is more cylindrical than squat.
Your mystery perfume sounds lovely.
It was very nice in her!
In vintage Joy EDT today only because it was rather cool outside.
Wanted to let you know that I got my bottle of Miroir Des Joyaux. I really like it! The first few minutes are a little sharp to my nose. After that though its lovely. It is actually very similar to my beloved Cuir Impertinent by Mugler, but without the tobacco note. I’m looking forward to wearing it this fall and winter. So pretty much, most of the year, lol.
I’m so pleased to hear you like the Miroir des Joyaux, Lillyjo, it was on my mind hoping you wouldn’t be disappointed, I find it easy to wear, yes it’s definitely for cooler temps. I have never smelled Cuir Impertinent you make it sound tempting.
I finally smelled the current version of Joy earlier this summer and thought it was rather pretty. The vintage must be something wonderful.
It’s a grand old perfume, rose and jasmine, not so easy for me to wear sometimes I go for the newer one intead, I agree it is pretty.
Wearing some Oolang Infini tonight. It’s been a long time since I wore this one; wonder if i could get away with it at work in our scent-free environment.
Oh, I think you could totally get away with it.