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Friday scent of the day 8/16

Posted by Robin on 16 August 2019 239 Comments

It's Friday and Roller Coaster Day, brought to you by the letter K. Our community project for today: wear a fragrance by Kerosene, Keiko Mecheri or Kai, if you have one. Partial credit for any other small-ish brand that starts with K.

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

I'm in good old Keiko Mecheri Osmanthus.

Reminder: on 8/23 we're doing Nouveau Niche...wear a fragrance from a new (2017 or after) indie or niche brand.

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 untitled [rotated & cropped] by yezi9713 at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. Jessica says:
    16 August 2019 at 9:41 am

    I’m wearing Kerosene Walk the Sea on my wrists and a dab of Kerosene Summer of ’84 behind my ears. Very seasonal!

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    • Robin says:
      16 August 2019 at 3:50 pm

      Double points!

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  2. LunaGrrrl says:
    16 August 2019 at 9:49 am

    I’m wearing Kate Spade Truly Joyful today

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    • Robin says:
      16 August 2019 at 3:50 pm

      And is it?

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  3. SheriG says:
    16 August 2019 at 9:56 am

    Well, I was thinking about wearing Kerosene Broken Theories today, but despite MissGoldsmith’s encouragement yesterday I just couldn’t do it … partly because of the weather (it’s gonna be warm again today), but mostly because I was MUCH more in the mood for Bel Respiro this morning. Ah well, no points, but I smell fresh and lovely. Happy Friday!

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    • Robin says:
      16 August 2019 at 3:51 pm

      You do indeed. I miss Bel Respiro.

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      • SheriG says:
        16 August 2019 at 5:51 pm

        You mean the EDT version, yes? It’s still on Chanel’s website in EDP formulation. Wish I’d sprung for a FB of the EDT when it was around.

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        • Robin says:
          17 August 2019 at 10:01 am

          Well, that too, but also just meant I am out of it, and they don’t sell it in a size small enough that I’d buy it.

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    • MissGoldsmith says:
      16 August 2019 at 9:02 pm

      And I got nary a comment or funny look yesterday, either! Though dabbed, it was probably much more restrained. Give the Broken Theories a try when you’re in the mood. I enjoyed it (even in the heat) much more than expected.

      Now I have to add Bel Respiro to my sniff list.

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  4. holyneroli says:
    16 August 2019 at 9:56 am

    Partial credit for Kuumba Made Pikake Lei. It’s very close to Child Perfume, but smoother and quieter and with a bit of clean musk added.

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    • Robin says:
      16 August 2019 at 3:51 pm

      Cousins to Kai too, then.

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  5. Elisa says:
    16 August 2019 at 10:08 am

    Found an old goopy sample of Kai. Still smells good!

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    • Robin says:
      16 August 2019 at 3:51 pm

      I tried to find an old goopy sample but failed. But I know I have more than one, so they’ll turn up eventually when I’m looking for something else.

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  6. chocolatemarzipan says:
    16 August 2019 at 10:19 am

    Koco EDT…. CHANEL fortnight continues.

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    • austenfan says:
      16 August 2019 at 10:24 am

      There is actually a really silly Flemish film called Koko Flanel. :)

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      • chocolatemarzipan says:
        16 August 2019 at 10:56 am

        Oh that’s hysterical ??

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    • SheriG says:
      16 August 2019 at 5:49 pm

      I thought about wearing Kazemour, or Kediterraneo, or maybe Kruno Kazzolari Keu Secret. Or even something by Komme des Garcons.

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      • austenfan says:
        17 August 2019 at 3:16 am

        Komme des Garçons is a great line ;)

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  7. austenfan says:
    16 August 2019 at 10:25 am

    I’m not really gaining any points in Lumière Noire pour Femme by Francis Kurkdjian. Well his last name starts with a K, so I’m not entirely off topic, but still.
    Thanks for the kind thoughts yesterday. Perfume people are the best!

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    • Robin says:
      16 August 2019 at 3:53 pm

      Hope today is better?

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      • austenfan says:
        16 August 2019 at 4:11 pm

        It is, thanks. I hope your day is better as well, Robin.

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        • Robin says:
          17 August 2019 at 10:02 am

          Late reply, but it was a huge improvement :-)

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  8. PriscillaE says:
    16 August 2019 at 10:34 am

    I could have worn any one of three Kerosene scents in sample form, but it is too warm for Copper Skies, I don’t like Unsettled, and I forgot I had a sample of Pretty Machine. So I’m wearing an old favorite, Omnia Coral.

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    • Laila says:
      16 August 2019 at 5:44 pm

      You smell good! I love Omnia Coral and wear it a lot in summer with my turquoise and coral summer clothes once I’m kissed by the summer sun! (I change the colors I wear with the seasons as well as my fragrances.)

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  9. therabbitsflower says:
    16 August 2019 at 10:44 am

    A couple small sprays of Keiko Mecheri Gourmandises since it is quite strong. This is my only KM perfume and it’s thanks to springpansy. Luckily, it’s a cooler day and grey morning, so Gourmandises works well. The only Kerosene sample I still have is Black Vines, which I gave a quick sniff to yesterday morning but was not in the mood for. I will retry it next time I’m in the mood for licorice.

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    • springpansy says:
      16 August 2019 at 11:01 am

      ?

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  10. Glannys says:
    16 August 2019 at 10:46 am

    Keiko Mecheri Ume.

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    • Calypso says:
      16 August 2019 at 12:20 pm

      Scent twins! Nice one!

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      • Glannys says:
        16 August 2019 at 5:24 pm

        Hi twin! We smell good today. :)

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  11. springpansy says:
    16 August 2019 at 11:01 am

    Yay – I can actually participate in one of these! I am wearing Keiko Mecheri Un Jour d’Ete, a bottle I purchased in the spring. I love its slightly sweet jasmine and very subtle coconut drying down to a light amber. I don’t get much citrus, but others do.

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    • Calypso says:
      16 August 2019 at 12:21 pm

      Ooh that sounds intriguing. I haven’t tried that one.

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  12. Dawn says:
    16 August 2019 at 11:07 am

    I don’t have any perfume houses that begin with the letter K. But I have CdG Kyoto and I am going to wear that today. I go in much later than I normally do but get off at the same time I normally do. I am looking forward to having the weekend off.

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    • lucasai says:
      16 August 2019 at 11:46 am

      You smell great! I need Kyoto in my life (my mom has it but I need my own bottle)

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 12:41 pm

        You can do what the Marzipans do…steal each other’s perfume :-)

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        • lillyjo says:
          16 August 2019 at 12:55 pm

          Lol!

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        • lucasai says:
          16 August 2019 at 2:22 pm

          I do borrow sometimes but I have access to it only on weekends when I’m back home.

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        • chocolatemarzipan says:
          16 August 2019 at 2:54 pm

          Aha ha!! Yes! But it doesn’t always work out because my vintage Melograno is almost done due to the youngest using it as an aftershave! Wondering if current Melograno smells the same?

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  13. hajusuuri says:
    16 August 2019 at 11:17 am

    SOTD = Kilian Single Malt

    Partial credit. I really should label the box and the atomizers. I got it at Bergdorf “on special” where I bought an empty travel atomizer set and got the atomizers filled with a perfume of my choice. Since it was a generic set, there was no label. I am smelling mighty fine ?.

    Today is my last bereavement leave day. We get 5 days and the policy is they should all be taken consecutively. My manager gave me 3 extra days. Well, I know the work will be waiting for me and it will more than make up for the extra days off. In any case, I’m hoping that there will be fewer distractions as many people take vacation the last 2 weeks of August. In a weird coincidence, August 19th is also my work anniversary! I’ve worked for the same company since graduating from college and lets just say I’ve worked more years than some posters have been Live. I ain’t telling ?.

    ? Don’t read if talk about death related things bother you ?

    A death always makes one think of ones own mortality. My dad planned for his and mom’s eternal resting place 16 years ago and this simplified arranging for inurnment (new term for me). Since I was there, I decided to also purchase something similar for myself and because, hopefully, it would be a long while before I need it, I got a significant “pre-need” discount equivalent to 20%. All these to say that while there are still a number of things to arrange (for myself), it is one thing checked off. If you haven’t done so already, you may want to think about it; it will be a gift to your loved ones / heirs.

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    • cazaubon says:
      16 August 2019 at 11:24 am

      Congratulations on your work anniversary! I had 21 years with my company when I retired. When you find a place that’s a good fit, stick with it.

      As for planning, I did my will and POA stuff years ago, I plan to be cremated and have my ashes scattered so no burial place. Since I have no children and only one sibling who I am not close to, no one will need or want a grave to visit. I plan to disappear without a trace.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 12:25 pm

        That’s one way to do it (disappear without a trace). I still have the will and POA to do…need to decide who (having choices are good and bad at the same time).

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      • holyneroli says:
        16 August 2019 at 12:58 pm

        Cazaubon, that’s the way to go!

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      • tannina says:
        16 August 2019 at 2:05 pm

        This is something i should arrange too. Just one sibling, no kids. No closer family….

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      • Deva says:
        16 August 2019 at 5:26 pm

        That’s exactly how I want to go as well! ??

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    • lucasai says:
      16 August 2019 at 11:36 am

      Hope that yuor return to work will go as smoothly as possible!
      And wow! Working for one and same company since college graduation? You must really like your job and your employer.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 12:28 pm

        Employer is definitely top-notch and because it is enormous, there’s no lack of internal mobility opportunities. I also need variety so I generally stick to one function 2-3 years and then either my manager changes (I stay in the same department and the new manager has other responsibilities) or I transfer. Either way, I always look for the good. As long as the work is challenging and I am satisfied, I could not ask for more!

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        • lucasai says:
          16 August 2019 at 2:24 pm

          Sounds great! That’s why I’m looking for a change. My job is lacking challenge for some time.

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          • hajusuuri says:
            16 August 2019 at 10:07 pm

            Eeek. At least you’re doing something about it!

    • Calypso says:
      16 August 2019 at 12:28 pm

      It’s wise of you to plan ahead like that. Like you, I learned a new word when dealing with my father’s cremains: “columbarium.” I like that word and its etymology (Latin “dovecote”).

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 12:55 pm

        You learn things when you least expect it!

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    • lillyjo says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:08 pm

      I did my will and trust many years ago, but have redone it many times. My biggest worry is who will take care of the kids when I am gone. Most of my own family is gone and their dads family are all idiot’s. So right now, I have my niece. Because my daughter is so challenging, I live in fear of her ending up with a state conservator in a state home. So I pray and I fight for her. I don’t really know what else to do.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 7:27 pm

        You’re a good mom, lillyjo. Any friends who may be capable of caring for her?

        At the place prior to where we moved mom, we hired a private duty aide to advocate for mom when we couldn’t be there even though it was supposed to have 24 x 7 care – the place was so uncaring, understaffed and had some incompetent workers I’m surprised not more people died under their “care”. I’ve presented an insurance-related case to the state and if I get an unsatisfactory response, I will take the next step of a formal complaint involving more agencies.

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        • lillyjo says:
          16 August 2019 at 10:17 pm

          I did have a friend named, but now we are not as close and I can’t trust that my daughter will not be considered a burden. So now it’s my niece.
          I have some of those state workers come and shop at my work with their patients for outings. I am always close to tears when I see how they are treated. Barely clean, and ignored while the workers shop for themselves. This is truly my worst nightmare. I would appreciate any prayers or magic anyone here has for my daughter.

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          • hajusuuri says:
            16 August 2019 at 10:37 pm

            If I were you, I would look for a place run by a religious organization.

    • austenfan says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:53 pm

      I’m in awe of you, Hajusuuri; both for working for the same employer for so long and for having the foresight and the courage for your planning. I hope you are well!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 7:19 pm

        Thank you, austenfan.

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    • Koyel says:
      16 August 2019 at 2:38 pm

      Oh no, hajusuuri, I haven’t been reading at all regularly over the past few weeks and completely missed the fact that you’re on bereavement leave. May I ask whom you’ve lost? My sincere condolences and a big hug.

      (But congratulations on your work anniversary. That’s very impressive.)

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 7:18 pm

        My mom passed away peacefully Wednesday of last week at the best place (other than at home which was not an option due to the type of care she needed), a loving, nurturing senior home run by nuns.

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        • Koyel says:
          16 August 2019 at 8:14 pm

          I am so sorry, hajusuuri. I am so relieved to hear that she passed away in the best possible place. <3

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          • hajusuuri says:
            16 August 2019 at 10:09 pm

            Thank you, Koyel.

        • AngelaB says:
          16 August 2019 at 11:39 pm

          I’m very sorry for your loss Hajusuuri, I wasn’t aware either.

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    • Elisa P says:
      16 August 2019 at 2:54 pm

      1) Congrats on your employment milestone! That’s amazing, really. My current place of employment also has good retention and people working there into their 70s and even 80s! Semi retired.
      2) Nice they gave you 8 days bereavement. A lot of places are less generous with that.
      3) Preplanning is so important and many people don’t do it! I see this all. the. time. The sad scenario is older people who are cognitively impaired and don’t have a POA and/or any family. They end up in the city morgue and potentially a potter’s field which is so undignified.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 7:16 pm

        It used to be 3 days! With that said, some states have other requirements like allowing you up to two more weeks (unpaid, but there could be some states that require a paid leave on top of the 5).

        You have seen for yourself how important preplanning is. It is like Emergency preparedness x 10.

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    • Gaynor says:
      16 August 2019 at 4:17 pm

      My belated condolences on your mother, she will leave a big gap in your life.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 7:28 pm

        Thank you, Gaynor.

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    • LizzieB says:
      16 August 2019 at 4:51 pm

      I got lucky with my dad. After mom passed, he made quick decisions for them both, and I went with him to arrange his future plans. I’d love to do that but my husband really struggles with the discussion. I had always planned to be scattered and knew exactly where, but he threw a spanner into those works….

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 7:29 pm

        Smart dad…and even with that, you had financial institution woes which I am facing with some of the banks right now.

        And I hope you and hubby come to a good compromise.

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    • Laila says:
      16 August 2019 at 5:51 pm

      Congrats on your work anniversary and wishing you many challenges ahead! And condolences on the recent loss of your mom – wishing you peace and warm memories to soothe your heart.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 7:30 pm

        Thank you, Laila.

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    • jepster says:
      16 August 2019 at 6:12 pm

      I have been out of town and am just now catching up–so sorry to learn of your loss. It is challenging to deal with the here after of the “hereafter”….when my brother-in-law died, I bought the plot next to his (and my sister) so that at least my niece and nephews will come visit occasionally. Also did a will, trust, POA, etc….just makes it easier for the entire family. Now if only I could thin out all of my many collections (including perfume), that would be great.

      Hope you and your family are brought closer by sweet memories of your mother, and that only good times are yours ahead.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 7:33 pm

        Thank you, jepster. Back from London / your cruise already?

        My decision to get a niche close to my parents was similar to yours – anyone visiting the parents will also by default be visiting me?

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        • jepster says:
          16 August 2019 at 7:56 pm

          Had a fantastic vacation on the QM2, the highlight was Iceland. But, Liverpool was also great. Just enough time in London for two shows and a very long dinner with an old friend. Perfection

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    • Jalapeno says:
      16 August 2019 at 8:03 pm

      Congratulations on your work anniversary! That is truly amazing.

      My brother and I have been talking about some of the things you mentioned today. Pretty sure that I will have a trip out to Colorado to deal with some of that.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 10:10 pm

        Thank you, jalapeño.

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    • galbanumgal says:
      16 August 2019 at 8:09 pm

      Fortunately my grandfather arranged the cemetery particulars way back in the days when land was so much more affordable.
      Your pre-need comment reminds me of the erstwhile HBO series Six Feet Under, about a family of funeral directors–I recommend, though the 1st couple of seasons were better, if IRC.
      Pretty sure I was given 3 days as an employee in 2007 (time flies!)

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 10:14 pm

        Good foresight. These days, families scatter and I’ve seen ads for people trying to sell what they bought years ago.

        I loved Six Feet Under! I saw every single episode.

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    • AnnE says:
      16 August 2019 at 8:38 pm

      I missed this news, too, Hajusuuri. I’m so sorry for your loss.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 10:14 pm

        Thank you, AnnE.

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  14. perfumelover67 says:
    16 August 2019 at 11:20 am

    In Kai Rose perfume oil. Nice, pretty and simple. Exactly what I needed today.
    Happy Friday everyone!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:06 pm

      Finally Friday! I have never tried the Kai Rose perfume oil but I bet you smell really nice!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        16 August 2019 at 1:23 pm

        Thank you, Hajusuuri! It is a creamy rose-gardenia scent. Pretty and easy to wear.

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    • lillyjo says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:35 pm

      Hope it’s a great weekend for you!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        16 August 2019 at 1:37 pm

        Thank you Lillyjo! I hope your weekend is not so crazy with the back to school shoppers!

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      16 August 2019 at 3:07 pm

      I love that one too. I think I may like it more than the original Kai ?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        16 August 2019 at 3:12 pm

        They are both good! But I like the original better!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      16 August 2019 at 7:58 pm

      “Creamy rose gardenia” sounds really pretty!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        17 August 2019 at 12:58 am

        It is simple and enjoyable!

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  15. cazaubon says:
    16 August 2019 at 11:25 am

    Kerosene Winter of 99, as it’s the only one I have on hand. It’s a smoky gourmand. Doesn’t match the weather at all but it’s nice.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      16 August 2019 at 12:56 pm

      Smoky gourmand sounds really good. Just stay indoors with the A/C on.

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  16. lucasai says:
    16 August 2019 at 11:31 am

    No “K” brand for me today so I’m wearing Fugit Amor by Jul et Mad instead.

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    • lucasai says:
      16 August 2019 at 12:53 pm

      Forgot to mention that late yesterday Cafleurebon published my guest post so feel free to read about my fragrant awakening there.

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      • lillyjo says:
        16 August 2019 at 1:44 pm

        Cool! Will check it out.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        16 August 2019 at 2:16 pm

        Excellent. Read it. Loved it! It is so you!

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        • lucasai says:
          16 August 2019 at 2:25 pm

          ? glad you think so. Wouldn’t make sense if it didn’t feel like me.

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      • lillyjo says:
        16 August 2019 at 2:55 pm

        Very nice Lucasai! I always think of you when I wear Atelier ?

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        • lucasai says:
          16 August 2019 at 3:16 pm

          That’s sweet ❤

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      • Gaynor says:
        16 August 2019 at 4:23 pm

        I’ve just read your post, it’s a lovely story.

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  17. Laila says:
    16 August 2019 at 11:58 am

    I thought I wouldn’t be able to play today but I found a sample I didn’t know I had of KM Peau de Peche so that’s my SOTD. As a seasonal fragrance wearer, I enjoy peach and apricot notes in late summer, so this dusky, musky, (not a fruity, juicy peach) slightly powdery skin scent works nicely for me.

    This weekend we’ve followed our favorite Chicago folk singer/songwriter/troubadour to southern Wisconsin for a ‘folk and smoke’ (the bbq kind, not the ‘other’ kind!) festival being held at a sustainable farm/sanctuary with a restored historic barn for the workshops/musical performances. Mr. Laila is bringing his guitar but the dulcimer I purchased last year and hoped to be able to play by now but unfortunately have neglected will have to wait its turn for awhile.

    It’s not quite Woodstock but I’ll take it! Wishing peace and love to all this weekend!

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    • ringthing says:
      16 August 2019 at 12:13 pm

      Sounds like fun, have a great time.

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      • Laila says:
        16 August 2019 at 5:55 pm

        Thank you. We’re getting ready to head out to the evening folk jam – everyone brings an instrument or just their voices for a community sing.

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      16 August 2019 at 12:22 pm

      Dulcimer? Really? Hammered or Appalachian? I grew up with my dad playing any song I asked for on one of his several dulcimers (all Appalachian style). He and his three siblings were all musically inclined. One of my aunts was in a 60s-70s rock band and played rock violin, another aunt went to Julliard for piano, and my uncle could play any instrument. My father was similar but never learned to read music, but he could play really well by ear. And he loved his dulcimers. Sadly, I have no musical talent what so ever. Very envious of your ‘folk and smoke’!

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      • Laila says:
        16 August 2019 at 6:11 pm

        Appalachian. First discovered at a Mountain Music festival in Kentucky in the foothills of Appalachia we literally stumbled upon years ago. I immediately fell in love with the dulcimer (only fiddles, dulcimer, banjos, and guitars played the beautiful music at the festival, brought to Appalachia by the original settlers from England and Ireland who played in each other’s homes and handed down the unwritten music from generation to generation.). We’ve returned many times since and I finally succumbed to purchasing one recommended by my favorite dulcimer player there. Born and raised in Chicago, I love stepping out of my world and experiencing others’!

        Thank you for sharing your wonderful story! All my life I’ve been a ‘dance’ person with what I think is an instinctive good sense of rhythm but this hasn’t translated easily at all to learning to read music and play the piano (in my retirement). It’s hard – I think the dulcimer will be easier – I hope! So I can identify with your feelings of lack of musical talent.

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        • Oakland Fresca says:
          16 August 2019 at 10:02 pm

          I share your enthusiasm (wandered into a similar festival now over 30 years ago, near Berea College . . .)!

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    • holyneroli says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:01 pm

      That sounds wonderful! And Wisconsin is so scenic. Enjoy!

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      • Laila says:
        16 August 2019 at 6:12 pm

        Appalachian. First discovered at a Mountain Music festival in Kentucky in the foothills of Appalachia we literally stumbled upon years ago. I immediately fell in love with the dulcimer (only fiddles, dulcimer, banjos, and guitars played the beautiful music at the festival, brought to Appalachia by the original settlers from England and Ireland who played in each other’s homes and handed down the unwritten music from generation to generation.). We’ve returned many times since and I finally succumbed to purchasing one recommended by my favorite dulcimer player there. Born and raised in Chicago, I love stepping out of my world and experiencing others’!

        Thank you for sharing your wonderful story! All my life I’ve been a ‘dance’ person with what I think is an instinctive good sense of rhythm but this hasn’t translated easily at all to learning to read music and play the piano (in my retirement). It’s hard – I think the dulcimer will be easier – I hope! So I can identify with your feelings of lack of musical talent.

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        • Laila says:
          16 August 2019 at 6:36 pm

          Sorry for this double post in the wrong place! Must be all the hills around -meant to say we’re in an unglaciated area and it is truly lovely.

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    • Robin says:
      16 August 2019 at 4:16 pm

      That sounds so perfect, add me to the jealous list.

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      • Laila says:
        16 August 2019 at 6:21 pm

        I have added you to the list! There’s nothing like an outdoor music concert to soothe one’s soul.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      16 August 2019 at 6:42 pm

      You’ll practically be in my neighborhood! Have fun! Looks like it’s supposed to be a gorgeous weekend!?

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      • Laila says:
        16 August 2019 at 11:36 pm

        Are you in Madison? We’re not very far away. Love this area; we used to go camping here a lot and exploring the many delightful small towns, haven’t done so in awhile and it’s great to be back. A beautiful sunset and then full moon in the countryside + the harmony of a community sing = peace!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      16 August 2019 at 7:57 pm

      Oakland Fresca asked the question that I was going to about your dulcimer. One of my uncles played hammered dulcimer way back when. The sound of that brings back happy memories.

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      • Laila says:
        16 August 2019 at 11:38 pm

        I’m glad I could spark that memory! The hammered dulcimer is also beautiful.

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  18. Koenigsberg says:
    16 August 2019 at 12:04 pm

    Serge Lutens “Le Participe Passé”, from a manufacturer sample. It’s not really me. Or maybe it’s just not right for warm weather?

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    • hajusuuri says:
      16 August 2019 at 12:59 pm

      By default, you’ve participated haha. I don’t even remember what this one smells like.

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  19. She-ra says:
    16 August 2019 at 12:08 pm

    Kyse Delizia di Marshmallow!

    I smell like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man ? but I am not destroying a city like in Ghostbusters…just improving the air quality for my dedicated colleagues.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      16 August 2019 at 12:58 pm

      I had to check to see if you were punking me (you weren’t). It sounds so delish!

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      • She-ra says:
        16 August 2019 at 5:05 pm

        Yes, no joke.

        I was just exiting the kitchen area at work and heard a coworker say as I was leaving, “mmm…it smells like cake in here”…mission accomplished. ?

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  20. ringthing says:
    16 August 2019 at 12:15 pm

    Sotd is Kerosene Black Vines, forgot how much I like this one. It’s fun to wear and has a “cool” feel to it maybe from the anise? Makes me think of those enormous black jelly beans :)

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2019 at 10:08 am

      I always forget how much I liked that one too. I need to do some Kerosene shopping.

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  21. Nancyleandros says:
    16 August 2019 at 12:27 pm

    My daily Ulta email informed me this morning that it is National Grooming Day. I guess I’d better get after it! ?

    Doing my best to be polished in a sample of CdG 2 Man. I really like this one! I might just need more of it. Maybe. The fact that I just typed this probably tells me it’s a like, not a love.

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2019 at 10:09 am

      If that one came in a travel size I would definitely buy it.

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  22. Oakland Fresca says:
    16 August 2019 at 12:37 pm

    I do own a decant of Keiko Mecheri’s Fleur de Peau, but it is too much for me in this heat–and I am a bit on the fence about it. . . .

    In Santal 33, yes that ol’ boring thing. Feels just right today.

    Last night my husband and I went out to dinner in what was truly a hole in the wall Laotian restaurant, and ordered straight from an article he’d found about what you have to order at a hole in the wall Laotian restaurant. I gave up with the ordering and just handed the waitress my phone that had the items listed in the article. (The waitress was very gracious!) The food was good, but one of the items was incredibly spicy–too spicy for me. My poor husband sweated through it. So, in this tiny, over lit, corner joint, packed with families, my husband and I celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary. The place had no license, so we clinked our water glasses. Then I handed him my present, a bottle of cab from the vineyard where we were married, and he handed me his, which turned out to be a beautiful bottle of Memo Irish Leather–he recalled me wearing it on our last road trip and was apparently bothered that I was eking out the perfume from “some tiny little glass thing”! (If he only knew how much of my perfume is from ‘tiny glass things’… :-)

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      16 August 2019 at 12:41 pm

      How sweet! Happy anniversary ???

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    • pixel says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:01 pm

      Happy anniversary!! Sounds like a fun evening.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:02 pm

      Nice! Happy Anniversary! I thought he may pull out the same bottle of wine you got him but the perfume gift and how he decided on it was very heartwarming.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:15 pm

      Happy Anniversary! Enjoy your beautiful present!

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    • lillyjo says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:23 pm

      Such a thoughtful gift! Happy Anniversary!

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    • austenfan says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:48 pm

      Perfume gifts are always extra special. Happy anniversary!

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    • tannina says:
      16 August 2019 at 2:13 pm

      Sounds like a nice eve ing. Happy anniversary

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    • Elisa P says:
      16 August 2019 at 2:55 pm

      What an awesome way to celebrate! Sounds fabulous and romantic. Congrats!

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    • Gaynor says:
      16 August 2019 at 4:25 pm

      Happy anniversary, how lovely!

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    • LizzieB says:
      16 August 2019 at 4:53 pm

      Happy anniversary. What a lovely story.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      16 August 2019 at 5:26 pm

      Happy anniversary to you and the mister! He is very observant….that characteristic is very rare these days.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      16 August 2019 at 7:54 pm

      Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful and touching story. ?

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    • Laila says:
      16 August 2019 at 11:47 pm

      Sweet story and a memorable evening. Congratulations on your anniversary!

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    • AngelaB says:
      16 August 2019 at 11:54 pm

      That’s adorable, happy anniversary OF!

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  23. pixel says:
    16 August 2019 at 1:00 pm

    Roller coaster day, huh. I hope not. I am spending my day at the hospital, as my husband is having surgery to restore range of motion in the elbow he broke a year ago. Fingers crossed that it works!

    No K’s for me… SOTD is Chanel Paris Deauville.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:04 pm

      You smell mighty fine.

      I hope all goes well with the surgery. Just curious…is the surgery covered by workers’ comp? I recall he got hurt as a volunteer and I don’t quite remember if he was entitled to WC?

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      • pixel says:
        16 August 2019 at 1:08 pm

        Yes, it’s covered by workers comp. And the associated bureaucracy has a lot to do with it taking so long to get to this surgery… We’ve been working to get the permissions for months. But here we are, finally!

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        • hajusuuri says:
          16 August 2019 at 10:16 pm

          Best of health to hubby!

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        • AngelaB says:
          16 August 2019 at 11:56 pm

          Best of Luck!

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    • lillyjo says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:20 pm

      Good luck to your husband! I’m sorry it’s taken so long to get the proper treatment for him.

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      • pixel says:
        16 August 2019 at 3:20 pm

        Thanks! The joys of workers comp…

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    • lucasai says:
      16 August 2019 at 2:27 pm

      Cheers to Paris-Deauville.

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    • Elisa P says:
      16 August 2019 at 2:56 pm

      Best wishes for your husband!

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      • pixel says:
        16 August 2019 at 3:22 pm

        Thanks! I am having a quiet lunch outdoors while he is in surgery. It’s a long-ish procedure, and so dreary in the waiting room.

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        • Elisa P says:
          16 August 2019 at 4:58 pm

          Good idea. Time seems to move much slower in dreary waiting rooms.

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    • Gaynor says:
      16 August 2019 at 4:26 pm

      Best wishes for your husband.

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    • Koyel says:
      16 August 2019 at 5:18 pm

      Ugh. Fingers crossed <3

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      16 August 2019 at 5:28 pm

      I hope the surgery goes smoothly! Take care of yourself, pixel. ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      16 August 2019 at 7:53 pm

      Fingers crossed for good results and speedy healing for Mr. Pixel! ?

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    • Laila says:
      16 August 2019 at 11:49 pm

      I hope all went well and he has a speedy recovery.

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  24. SFguy says:
    16 August 2019 at 1:02 pm

    Knize Ten.

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    • Elisa says:
      16 August 2019 at 3:37 pm

      Oh good one.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      16 August 2019 at 7:52 pm

      Hello scent twin! ?

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    • MissGoldsmith says:
      16 August 2019 at 9:10 pm

      I keep forgetting to pull this one out! You’re inspiring me to do so in near future…

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  25. meredifay says:
    16 August 2019 at 1:08 pm

    Also failed the CP today, I have very few “K” ‘fumes, so I am in the soothing blankie of air created by Tam Dao, sprayed generously since my office mate is still off galavanting around the northern half of the US.

    Tam Dao is very nice, but I am missing something – I used to have a sandalwood and vanilla oil from the ’80’s that was the best sandalwood ever. What with Mysore sandalwood depletion and vanilla scarcity, probably never find anything like it again.

    I am spending my Friday fixing other people’s mistakes, and arguing with some of them about these mistakes. Half my job is teaching people how to use their tools.

    I used to be kind, but today I am “That’s not right, that will not work, do it the way I tell you, please, please, please, or you will have to do it over and over until you do do it the way I tell you, so let’s save ourselves a bunch of time.” :-P

    Good thing it is Friday. I see a gin and tonic and an everning binge watching some Outlander in my near future. :-)

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    • MissGoldsmith says:
      16 August 2019 at 9:12 pm

      I so completely understand your frustration with having to teach people how to use their tools. Again and again and again. I hope the gin and tonic did the trick!

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  26. Aurora says:
    16 August 2019 at 1:32 pm

    The flowers in the photo remind me of stephanotis, one of my favorite fragrant flowers.
    I can participate thanks to the recent freebiemeet so I am in Kerosene Black Vines which is… interesting. I recognized Cinnamon right away and I’ve looked up the other notes but it’s really nuclear unsweetened cinnamon on my skin. A bit challenging although I like cinnamon in perfumes but I’m rather enjoying it on a rainy cool day, it could be a fall day really.

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    • lillyjo says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:43 pm

      Even though it’s warm here,the clouds are starting to look like fall clouds. I’ve yet to try anything by Kerosene, they seem interesting.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        16 August 2019 at 1:51 pm

        I agree that there is a fall vibe in the air already!

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        • kpaint says:
          16 August 2019 at 3:24 pm

          My husband keeps insisting on the same. It was in the 80s/90s through early October here, so I’m not buying any of it :D

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          • perfumelover67 says:
            16 August 2019 at 3:41 pm

            I wish the temps were so high that late here! It would be fantastic extend the summer that long!

      • Aurora says:
        17 August 2019 at 3:05 am

        We’ve had this weird August weather for a while, very unusual.
        Kerosene is a discovery, and this morning it still lingers, so very potent perfume.
        I am so sorry Lillyjo that you worry about your daughter. I wish you strength and that things will work out.

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    • Elisa says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:45 pm

      Black Vines is SO potent and weird!

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      • Aurora says:
        17 August 2019 at 3:06 am

        Yes, it’s a revelation, still on my skin this morning, much more wearable now too.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      16 August 2019 at 7:51 pm

      I had stephanotis in my wedding bouquet. It smelled wonderful.

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      • Aurora says:
        17 August 2019 at 3:08 am

        What a nice memory, yes, the scent is heavenly, I really like Stephanotis by Floris, the only soliflore of that flower I know of, but discontinued.

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  27. lillyjo says:
    16 August 2019 at 1:33 pm

    Yesterday my son had all 4 wisdom teeth out. It was a pretty rough night. Poor kid. I know I had it done, but honestly do not remember it. I’m participating on one hand today with KM Cuir Cordoba. I really like it, but as far as leathers go, I think I prefer Bottega Veneta. It’s hard to tell with dabbers. On my other hand I’m sampling Clean Reserve Solar Bloom. I like this one too. It’s almost a cross between EDMB and Vanilla Vibes. Almost. I don’t know what changed that now I like salty notes when even 6 months ago, I hated them.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      16 August 2019 at 1:39 pm

      Hope your son is free of pain and feels better soon!

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      • lillyjo says:
        16 August 2019 at 3:00 pm

        Thank you!

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    • Elisa P says:
      16 August 2019 at 2:59 pm

      Ouch! All 4 at once is serious! I only had 2 out and not at the same time and it was pretty miserable. I hope he feels better soon!
      Funny how hates become loves and vice versa. I’ve had a number of those flip flops, though there are still a few genres I haven’t come around to: suntan lotion/sunscreen to name one.

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      • lillyjo says:
        16 August 2019 at 3:02 pm

        He’s pretty swollen up. I’m hoping by Tuesday he will be feeling back to normal for the first day of school.

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      16 August 2019 at 3:00 pm

      Oh I feel for your son! Mine had all four removed as well in June with two impacted which complicated the surgery. He was on mush food for three weeks!

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      • lillyjo says:
        16 August 2019 at 3:03 pm

        Wow, 3 weeks!

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        • chocolatemarzipan says:
          16 August 2019 at 3:10 pm

          Yeah, and he has my super high metabolism so he lost A LOT of weight not consuming his usual 4-5k calories per day!!

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    • holyneroli says:
      16 August 2019 at 3:29 pm

      I had all 4 removed at the same time (all 4 were impacted) and managed to recover pretty quickly – I didn’t even need all the painkillers that were prescribed. I hope your son’s recovery is as quick!

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    • Gaynor says:
      16 August 2019 at 4:29 pm

      I hope things heal quickly for your so. I had my wisdom teeth out about 35 years ago and that was very straightforward, my then boyfriend had a difficult time with one, but even that was over soon.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      16 August 2019 at 7:50 pm

      Ouch! Your poor son! I had all my wisdom teeth taken out at the same time too, so I can relate. The only thing I remember after the procedure was the taste of a strawberry milkshake. Not a bad memory at all, now that I think about it. ?

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    • hajusuuri says:
      16 August 2019 at 10:18 pm

      Ouch. I hope he heals quickly! And I am relying on you to report back on the Mugler Amber!

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    • Laila says:
      17 August 2019 at 12:01 am

      Oh, ouch, poor kid, hope he heals quickly in time for a great start to the new school year.

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    • Aurora says:
      17 August 2019 at 3:12 am

      Wishing your son a prompt recovery, I had one impacted wisdom tooth out and it seemed enough so four is quite major oral surgery.

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  28. tannina says:
    16 August 2019 at 2:19 pm

    Points for Keiko Mecheri Soussanne from a sample. I dont like lily scents, but this is tolerable. Topped up with Terracotta in the evening. Now we are having prosecco grappa on our balcony…

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2019 at 10:10 am

      Ah, I forgot that one — you smell(ed) pretty!

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  29. Elisa P says:
    16 August 2019 at 2:23 pm

    SOTD is Bottega Veneta which is still going strong for a softer scent. Perfect!
    I love roller coasters and when I was in my 20s and early 30s, it was our “tradition” to spend my bday at six flags. I have a wall in my apartment of framed photographs of various roller coaster photos I took over the years. So, I’m serious about this, lol.

    Looking forward to my week off next week and I’ll be spending most of it in LA for my sister’s belated 60th celebration. Hoping I can sneak in a trip to Scent Bar!

    Also, a friendly PSA about yesterday’s full Sturgeon Moon: I was feeling particularly fired up and contentious yesterday and even composed a rather heated email in response to something someone in my life wrote, but I didn’t send it. Decided to check the moon status and the first thing I read was basically …you might have increased feelings of anger and volatility, but don’t act on it and wait for the particular transit to change over the next 2 weeks. Good advice! I know once I cooled down I would’ve regretted sending the email. So, if anyone is feeling particularly unsettled these past few days, maybe this will give you some peace of mind (if you’re into planetary stuff).

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    • Calypso says:
      16 August 2019 at 2:58 pm

      It’s all too easy to give in to aggression and unkindness over e-mail. Have done it all too often myself. I’m glad you managed to restrain yourself and let’s hope the next two weeks go smoothly.

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      • Elisa P says:
        16 August 2019 at 3:02 pm

        Yes, I think electronic communication has unleashed the inhibition in general. I’m actually cool as a cucumber today and thankful I didn’t hit send!

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        • kpaint says:
          16 August 2019 at 3:27 pm

          Just the process of writing things out is often enough to get things out of one’s system. (Or a long b!tch session with a like-minded person ;) )

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          • Elisa P says:
            16 August 2019 at 6:00 pm

            True, sometimes that’s enough to satisfy.

    • lillyjo says:
      16 August 2019 at 2:59 pm

      You smell great! Interesting about the moon. Being in retail, we blame alot on the planets. I’m sure it’s the same in hospitals. Lol

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      • Elisa P says:
        16 August 2019 at 3:04 pm

        Yup! That’s when I started checking. I think when you’re around loads of people all day like you are, you sense a general theme. Though sometimes it would be everyone is extra nice, which also stood out as kind of eery, lol.

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      16 August 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Enabler pin for you ( and Robin and Kevin). I am completely out of soap so I bought the six pack on Amazon of the Danti Neste which includes the two you recommended.

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      • Elisa P says:
        16 August 2019 at 3:08 pm

        Wow! Nice! I toyed with that beautiful looking 6 pack, but I’m the only bar soap user here so it would just sit forever. Report back! I was gonna warn you that Villages and Monasteries is pretty light scent-wise (although it lingers a bit on skin). Golden Countryside is warm and delicious. It smells like wheat stalks drying in the sun.

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        • chocolatemarzipan says:
          16 August 2019 at 3:12 pm

          The six pack was much more cost effective so I went for it!!! Like I said, there’s no soap in the house LOL ? ?

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          • Elisa P says:
            16 August 2019 at 3:15 pm

            Of course you NEEDED it then! ?

          • chocolatemarzipan says:
            16 August 2019 at 3:29 pm

            I did!!! I did!!! LOL ? ?

    • LizzieB says:
      16 August 2019 at 5:01 pm

      BV is a really beautiful scent. So well done.

      Maybe the moon explains the multiple spats my husband and I had this morning and just before lunch. ?

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        16 August 2019 at 5:40 pm

        Yeah, my mind went straight to spousal spats too, LizzieB.

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        • Elisa P says:
          16 August 2019 at 5:57 pm

          Fortunately mine wasn’t around last night so he was spared, lol.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      16 August 2019 at 5:17 pm

      Happy 60th to your sister!

      As to Scent Bar, we have a good news / bad news (for NY residents) situation:

      Scent Bar will have its 3rd location at — 244 Elizabeth St. come September

      But…

      This means orders shipped to NY will incur NY tax! Boo hiss but since I’m in NJ, I’ll end up sniffing and have to ask for the bottle(s) to be shipped hime to avoid the tax.

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      • Elisa P says:
        16 August 2019 at 5:25 pm

        Whaaaaaa?!? Where’s its 2nd location? You mean orders shipped *from* NY? I don’t pay sales tax when I order from them. I do pay tax when I order from TL.
        Also, as exciting as that is, it may end up being bad news for Twisted Lily if their selection is as extensive as the LA store.

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        • Jalapeno says:
          16 August 2019 at 7:48 pm

          I think Scent Bar may have 2 locations in Cali.

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        • hajusuuri says:
          16 August 2019 at 10:21 pm

          What jalapeño said. I got a postcard with an order that has the information on the new location.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      16 August 2019 at 7:45 pm

      How funny… I don’t find Bottega Veneta a softer scent at all. On me, it is “moderately assertive”. I get a pretty good whiff of oakmoss with that one.

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    • jepster says:
      16 August 2019 at 7:59 pm

      Oh wow, at least now I know why I have been on a hot roof for the past few days…thanks

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    • Jalapeno says:
      16 August 2019 at 8:05 pm

      Hmmmmmmmm. Maybe that explains why I’ve been hitting the emergency chocolate stash more than usual. ?

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      • AngelaB says:
        17 August 2019 at 12:06 am

        ?

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    • Aurora says:
      17 August 2019 at 3:21 am

      Happy for you about your coming vacation. Enjoy your time with your sister.

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  30. TeaInTheGarden says:
    16 August 2019 at 2:40 pm

    I’m in Kerosene Unforsaken, from a sample. I’ve had this for quite a while, and I think it may have aged just a little bit.

    Notes from the Kerosene site:
    Notes: Tangerine, Clementine, Coconut, Yuzu, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ginger, Tonka Beans, Benzoin, Vanilla and Musk.

    Honestly, I kind of love this beachy genre of fragrance. I like Unforsaken, and it’s unfortunate for me that it’s only available in 100ml bottles. The price per ml is reasonable, but as much as I like it, I would never, ever use it up. (Maybe that single factor shouldn’t be the only one to consider…?)

    Have a great Friday, everyone

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    • foxbins says:
      16 August 2019 at 3:17 pm

      Twins!

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2019 at 10:11 am

      It’s crazy that Kerosene doesn’t sell smaller sizes. I’d buy at least 3 of them if they were in travel sprays.

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  31. neyronrose says:
    16 August 2019 at 3:07 pm

    Commando today, for another Reading (Pennsylvania) Fightin’ Phils minor league baseball game. This one is with one of Dad’s veterans’ groups. I remember a few years ago being on an outing with one of the veterans’ groups, and several members saying that President Obama wasn’t born in the United States. I was appalled by the xenophobia and racism, but not terribly surprised that a group of older men in this conservative county would be conservative. It was scary that they believed in conspiracy theories. I don’t *think* this is the same group. It still scares me that a number of the veterans Dad knows believe in conspiracy theories.

    Please delete if this comment is too political.

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2019 at 10:13 am

      Obama was born in the United States, so complaining that others don’t believe facts is not political. We have to have a line somewhere or we cannot even discuss anything :-)

      Talking about whether or not you like Obama’s policies, that is not allowed.

      Anyway, I am very late commenting but hope it was a fun game!

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      • neyronrose says:
        17 August 2019 at 12:28 pm

        Thanks for the clarification, Robin. :) I knew we weren’t supposed to have political talk here (which I think is a good policy for a non-political site), and I was worried that I’d crossed the line.

        About an hour before the game was supposed to start, we got a burst of torrential rain. The group does the deck buffet plan, so we were just getting our dinners. Mom and I went for shelter in a covered-over place with picnic tables, and ended up sharing a table with Amish or Mennonites.

        I asked the one little girl what the Deutsch word for “rain” was, but she was shy. I said that I knew “water” was Wasser, though I pronounced the “W” like an English “W”. Her father laughed, and said that the word for rain was “Wasser” also, though his “W” was pronounced like a “V”, in the proper German pronunciation.

        About the time the game was supposed to start, at 7:00 p.m., the rain let up. The game ended up starting at 8:00. Mom and I had asked about getting seating for disabled people, and ended up in a section close to the field that had two steps down to our seats. We could just about manage those two steps, Mom with considerably more difficulty than I had.

        We called it a night early. I waved Dad down from where he was sitting and checked with him about whether he was ready to leave at 11:00 p.m., though the game wasn’t over. He was quite ready to head home. Mom and I were stiff and sore from arthritis and various other aches and pains, and were ready to go. We got home around midnight, I think.

        I’m not sorry we went, because I think it’s good to get out and interact with people. In some of the situations there, we weren’t particularly physically comfortable, but we’d expected some of that.

        In the section next to where Mom and I were, a family group included a very cute toddler, and I interacted with him. I commented about him getting his exercise as he walked between the rail in front of the section and his relatives’ knees, and smiled, and he gave me this deep, gurgly sort of laugh in response. I wasn’t really involved in a conversation with the family, just talking to and smiling at the toddler, with the young mother and aunt smiling or laughing here and there, too.

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  32. foxbins says:
    16 August 2019 at 3:17 pm

    Like TeaintheGarden, I’m wearing Kerosene Unforsaken, but mine is from one of the giant 100ml bottles. Worse, it lives on the back shelf of the perfume cabinet, so I have to reach over two lower tiers of bottles to reach it. I will never finish it, but I like it when I wear it.

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2019 at 10:13 am

      Exactly why I have not bought it!

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  33. kpaint says:
    16 August 2019 at 3:35 pm

    Not participating in Fat Electrician, which I am thoroughly enjoying. Sometimes it can be a bit much for me but today it’s the wallop I needed.

    I’ve been perfume shopping all afternoon (haven’t bought anything yet.) I have a hankering for some new (unsmelled) things but I’m so out of the perfume loop these days that there’s nothing I particularly have in mind. I’m just kind of wandering around from site to site…

    I had the same problem the last time I bought a bottle of perfume (which wasn’t even for me) and had to come up with 3 free samples to throw in. I was at a complete loss. I’ve been on a mission to cut way back on perfume spending and apparently I’ve been so successful that I shut down the perfume shopping part of my brain.

    Happy Friday!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      16 August 2019 at 5:12 pm

      I can help you ???. I have no off button.

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  34. Gaynor says:
    16 August 2019 at 4:08 pm

    I’m wearing my only perfume starting with K, which is Kingdom, and I belatedly recalled that I have one of the lighter limited editions, as well as the original. This doesn’t have the cumin, and is much less exciting. I can’t pick the notes, and I can’t remember exactly when I bought it, but I think it’s the 2004 version from peering at the pictures on Fragrantica, and it should have quite a lot of orange and neroli. Maybe it’s not that version…

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2019 at 10:28 am

      When I first started in perfume Kingdom was still a sort of cult favorite…I rarely hear about it now!

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  35. Gaynor says:
    16 August 2019 at 4:32 pm

    And I’ve read so many comments about the Kerosene line – I’ve never tried any of them, I must fix that!

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  36. Jonette says:
    16 August 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Popping in for a sec before I go to bed. I’ll read all the comments on this thread tomorrow.

    I’ve been wearing Keiko Mecheri’s Passiflora today. I love it because it is a fresh and happy fragrance. I’ve never smelled real Passiflora blooms, but to me, this fragrance is like freshly cut nectarines with some lovely floral background. Yes, it is a fruity floral, lol. I always find I need to reapply her scents very often. Maybe it’s just my perfume-eating skin? Anyway, I love it!

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2019 at 10:29 am

      Waving to Jonette since I’m only catching up on Saturday too :-)

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  37. LizzieB says:
    16 August 2019 at 5:06 pm

    No K for me. Thunked one of my OJ Frangipani travel sprays. And then topped with Jour d’Hermes. Followed after lunch by a visit to Sephora and an application of Replica Beach Walk from a rollerball. Sprayed Gucci Memoire d’une Odeur in a card and decided after five mins to toss the card. Newp.

    About to take my second shower of the day. Humidity. My nemesis.

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    • Robin says:
      17 August 2019 at 10:29 am

      You win for number of different fragrances!

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  38. Jalapeno says:
    16 August 2019 at 5:27 pm

    Partial credit for me today. SOTD = Knize Ten, from the sample stash. It works great on a ridiculously humid day!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      16 August 2019 at 10:23 pm

      I don’t even remember why this smells like!

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  39. Lisa D says:
    16 August 2019 at 6:00 pm

    The only scent I have for the CP is Keiko Mecheri Gourmandises, but I’m not feeling the love right now. Sometimes a jammy rose hits the spot, but my mood today seems to call for something with slightly more edge, so I am wearing Amouage Journey Woman.

    Happy Friday, everybody!

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  40. jepster says:
    16 August 2019 at 6:19 pm

    No K for me today….just some Ineke’s Poet’s Jasmine…this seems to last and last on me, a very nice lemony jasmine for a hot and humid day.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      16 August 2019 at 7:47 pm

      It sure was a soupy one today, wasn’t it? Phew!

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      • jepster says:
        16 August 2019 at 8:01 pm

        I am not built for summer, particularly now when they are getting hotter and more humid than ever. Yikes

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  41. AngelaB says:
    16 August 2019 at 6:50 pm

    Hello All, I am doing this backwards as I will post first then go back to read all these great comments (looks good as some are lengthy!)
    So 3 things: I have no “K” perfume as I gifted my Kabeah away to someone who will love it more (and doesn’t have scent eating skin)
    What a perfume week! 3 superstars, first my Chypre Palatin discovery, then Areille Shoshana’s Olfactiv Studio event last evening, where I fell HARD for both Iris Shot and Rose Shot , and Violet Shot was amazing!! Iris shot is stunning, all Orris and some doughy-ness, like Prada w/o the powder. (a smidge of almond anchors it) It is a simple straight forward perfectly balanced Iris. Elegant as ever and very wearable all the time, not fussy. It never changed throughout.
    Roae shot was my surprise find, a perfect dewy rose, that needs nothing else, truly fresh picked. I will buy them both, and she’s coming out with 20mls bottles with the launch also! (No affiliation) How can you lose?
    Then this afternoon I sampled Bengale Rouge (Papillon artisinal) and that just blew my mind. It is absolutely delicious. A must have. Mad Love. The labdanum is beautiful , i could go on forever but will leave it to the experts but imagine the amber of Amber Tapestry with the vanillian texture and elegance of MP&G’s Ambre Precieux with some heat(cedar? Lavender?) from Laddm & Mem that finishes with the most beautiful soft floral drydown you could wear to a wedding and you have it. Swooning. Please forgive my silly references – no affiliation either.
    A knockout

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    • Lisa D says:
      16 August 2019 at 8:32 pm

      What a wonderful series of perfume moments you’ve had!

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      16 August 2019 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks for your report on those new Olfactive perfumes and the new size. I admit I’m pretty intrigued by Iris Shot.

      I’m also quite excited to try Bengale Rouge. Time for another sample order soon!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      16 August 2019 at 10:26 pm

      Nice report! I am intrigued by Iris Shot. And a good thing I have a partial bottle sample of Bengale Rouge coming my way at some point in the near future!

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      • AngelaB says:
        17 August 2019 at 8:10 am

        I can’t wait to hear what you think, towards rhe end of the drydown the most luscious rose appeared. I I am sure there is so much more waiting for me next time. I caved and preordered a full bottle. . It is one perfume that I cant live without.

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  42. tiffanie says:
    16 August 2019 at 7:33 pm

    SotD = Kai

    From an ancient sample, back when I searched for a holy grail jasmine. Smelled so many florals perfumes. Learned that jasmine in perfume will never smell as good as fresh jasmine flowers, still found quite of a few BWF BFFs along the way.

    Happy weekend, y’all! Let’s stink it up real good :D

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    • Jalapeno says:
      16 August 2019 at 7:46 pm

      Nothing wrong with finding some BWF lovelies!

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      • tiffanie says:
        16 August 2019 at 11:47 pm

        yup! I loves me some white flowers :D

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    • AngelaB says:
      17 August 2019 at 8:07 am

      Love it.

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