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Thursday scent of the day 8/29

Posted by Robin on 29 August 2019 194 Comments

I am crazy late (sorry!) but it is still Almost-Friday. What fragrance are you wearing?

I am also late to apply a fragrance, but my plan for the day is Demeter Beetroot.

Reminder: 8/30 is National Slinky Day. Wear your most frivolous fragrance. Extra points if it's frivolous AND an enduring classic.

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 Collared Inca [cropped] by Andy Morffew at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. She-ra says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:06 pm

    Loving the hummingbirds. ?

    Solstice Scents Violet Mallow today.

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

      Will reply to your comment via email. I have a frivolous number of as yet untested samples ☺️

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  2. Dawn says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:07 pm

    Having a disorganized day today. Tried to blog about fall and work on redecorating my bedroom. There just isn’t enough time before work but when I get home, i will organize and clean a little more. Have a bedroom set on it’s way so i want to get a lot of it done. Wearing no 22 edt today. I don’t wear no 22 a lot and it was calling to me.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      29 August 2019 at 12:48 pm

      New bedroom set-exciting!

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  3. GateGirl says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:10 pm

    Darn I thought I would be the first to comment again oh well. Planning on Angel today. I think this is the only scent I’ve worn that someone actually (and correctly) guessed.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      29 August 2019 at 12:47 pm

      I’m not surprised by that, Angel is pretty distinctive.? I enjoy smelling it on others but can’t wear it myself.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:39 pm

      I would definitely enjoy your scent trail.

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  4. perfumelover67 says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:19 pm

    Chanel Paris-Deauville for a crazy, busy day of meetings in the morning and a seminar in the afternoon. Coffee to the rescue! Happy almost Friday!

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    • lucasai says:
      29 August 2019 at 12:25 pm

      Big thumbs up!

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

        Thanks!

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    • Deva says:
      29 August 2019 at 12:33 pm

      I hope your meeting is much calmer than your last one. ?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        29 August 2019 at 3:45 pm

        Thank you! It was peaceful for sure! ?

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    • madtowngirl says:
      29 August 2019 at 12:46 pm

      What Deva said! And roach free!?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        29 August 2019 at 3:45 pm

        Ha! ?

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    • jepster says:
      29 August 2019 at 12:51 pm

      I wore that one to bed last night…..lovely

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        29 August 2019 at 3:42 pm

        It is so pretty and very office friendly!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:05 pm

      Smellin’ mighty fine! I hope the superstitious roach damner stays out of your way.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        29 August 2019 at 3:44 pm

        Thank you!
        She is on vacation for two weeks now, thanks God!

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

          Amen

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          • perfumelover67 says:
            29 August 2019 at 9:08 pm

            ?

        • Jalapeno says:
          29 August 2019 at 8:37 pm

          w00t w00t! A little more peaceful for you then.

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          • perfumelover67 says:
            29 August 2019 at 9:09 pm

            ?

    • Nancyleandros says:
      29 August 2019 at 4:22 pm

      Meetings in the morning and seminar in the afternoon?? Now that’s just wrong. But it’s almost Fri-yay!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        29 August 2019 at 4:41 pm

        Not only wrong, but abusive! ?. Looking forward anxiously to half day of work tomorrow and a long holiday weekend! ?

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        • chocolatemarzipan says:
          29 August 2019 at 7:52 pm

          ??

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:38 pm

      Enjoy your long holiday weekend! You have more than earned it, what with the crazy you have put up with.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        29 August 2019 at 9:10 pm

        Thank you, Jalapeno. It has been a rough week. Counting the hours for it to end!

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  5. Barqs says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:21 pm

    Chanel No. 19 Poudre

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      29 August 2019 at 12:45 pm

      you smell great..I need to dig that one out

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  6. lucasai says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:26 pm

    Another hot day to fight.
    Pierre Guillaume Komorebi was the choice.
    Refreshing but not as much as Prada yesterday.

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    • Robin says:
      29 August 2019 at 4:42 pm

      Sorry it is so hot! We are having weirdly perfect weather for August.

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  7. Dorsey says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:28 pm

    Was starting to wonder if you were okay! Happy almost-Friday :)

    Staying bright in Orange Sanguine today.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      29 August 2019 at 12:45 pm

      I was wondering the same!
      You smell so summery!?

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      • Dorsey says:
        29 August 2019 at 1:28 pm

        Every time I wear this I regret not wearing it more. MIGHT be overspraying today…

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

      I considered wearing this today!

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      • Dorsey says:
        29 August 2019 at 1:28 pm

        Almost-twins. Sigh.

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    • Robin says:
      29 August 2019 at 4:44 pm

      So sorry! Overslept terribly and then a series of misadventures…thought I could post from breakfast but that did not work.

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      • Dorsey says:
        29 August 2019 at 6:44 pm

        You’re allowed to sleep in every once in a while!

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  8. Deva says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:32 pm

    Very busy morning- cleaned the van and T-Rex went to the vet for her every 3 rabies vaccine. Apparently, she is healthy as a horse, so says the vet. Also had to buy a new pair of ear buds because my old ones no longer charge for some reason. I guess you can’t expect much for $18.

    I biked 13 miles yesterday, three and half with doggo. Half of the ride was with wicked headwinds, so I’m counting it at an extra 3 miles. ?

    Extended forecast here is barely breaking the 60’s for the next week and a half, and I’m THRILLED! In celebration, I’m wearing BF Ummagumma and smelling outstanding!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      29 August 2019 at 12:44 pm

      ?? for T-Rex’s check up!
      13 miles?! I salute you, are you sore today?

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      • Deva says:
        29 August 2019 at 12:56 pm

        No, not really. I have good muscle mass/memory from the regular biking/spinning I did before I started traveling. What IS a bit sore is my derrière! I just have a regular mountain bike seat, which is rather small with minimal padding. I may have to upgrade to something with a bit more Cush! ?

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        • hajusuuri says:
          29 August 2019 at 1:07 pm

          Or get a gel seat cover?

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          • Deva says:
            29 August 2019 at 1:43 pm

            I’ve tried that in the past but they tend to shift and slip when you’re up and down a lot.

    • holyneroli says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:07 pm

      Biking into the wind is the worst!! I’d give you an extra 5 miles for that ;)

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      • Deva says:
        29 August 2019 at 1:44 pm

        Yes, it stinks! Thanks for being so generous with the additional mileage! ??

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      • Deva says:
        29 August 2019 at 1:44 pm

        Yes, it stinks! Thanks for being so generous with the additional mileage! ??

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    • flopper says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:13 pm

      Wow! Impressive mileage!! The forecast sounds so wonderful. Enjoy the cooler temps! ☃️

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      • Deva says:
        29 August 2019 at 5:31 pm

        Thanks, this is my kind of weather. ??

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    • SheriG says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:59 pm

      Had to log in to say (a) you smell wonderful! and (b) there are companies that make bicycle seats specifically for women – they’re slightly wider than typical bike seats, have extra padding in places women appreciate, and some even have a donut-hole-like hole in the middle to help prevent pressure at one’s, um, delicate place. The seats tend to be a skosh heavier than racing-bike, or even touring-bike, seats, but still worth checking out!

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      • Deva says:
        29 August 2019 at 2:06 pm

        Thanks! This is a women’s specific seat with the “donut hole” (came with the bike) but like all mountain bike seats, it’s very minimalistic. On my previous bike, I bought a “granny” seat, which looked ridiculous, but felt heavenly, which is all I care about.

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    • austenfan says:
      29 August 2019 at 3:44 pm

      I’m glad the temperatures are dropping in your neck of the woods. I loved all the exchange on bike seats. Where I live our bike is one of the preferred modes of transport and I got myself a completely new bike in January with a good seat this time. It’s wonderful and it makes biking that much more pleasant.
      Are you all set for your new job?
      And congratulations on T-Rex’s clean bill of health. Cattle dogs are quite sturdy and often very long lived dogs. Is she getting used to running along side the bike a bit?

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      • Deva says:
        29 August 2019 at 5:48 pm

        I was a very regular biker back home because the city I lived in had expansive parks, roads and sidewalks along the waterfront. Often saw porpoise and manatee, but in 2013 I had a crash (one of many?) and ended up with a retinal detachment. While it was repaired, the recovery was lengthy, and there was still a difference even with IOL and a contact lens. Not so much with acuity, but with depth perception. That’s how I got into spinning, but never liked as much as biking. So now, when I actually bike outdoors, I don’t feel comfortable (or safe) in areas with congestion, cars, or uneven surfaces, because my vision is not as good as it was. I think I’ve adapted as much as I’m going to be able to at this point. I used to bike to work, to pick up groceries, everything! I really missed it. Sorry, long story!

        I’m going to see how much I adapt to the seat I have before I decide to buy a new one, I think.

        T-Rex is doing excellent alongside the bike. I go just fast enough for her to trot at a moderate pace, and it doesn’t seem to tire her too much. The goal is not an Olympic athlete, just a healthy, happy, balanced dog. If I pick up the pace to where she’s galloping flat out, she tends to get a little out of control, bouncing around like a colt, and we’re both more likely to be injured it that scenario.

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        • austenfan says:
          29 August 2019 at 6:00 pm

          I can see why (even slightly) impaired vision would make you more wary about cycling. And a retinal detachment is something that needs to be taken seriously. Good to hear that you recovered as well as you did.

          I’m so glad that in my country the whole infrastructure is so well adapted to cyclists. We are mostly in separate lanes from cars so collisions don’t happen as much. Also traffic laws always favour cyclists (and pedestrians) in case of accidents. Just so that drivers are very aware of and careful around the more vulnerable in traffic. Which is why helmets are not obligatory.

          I used to go biking with my dachshund occasionally. Only in the woods so she could run along at her own pace. She loved it, but of course couldn’t keep up for any real length of time with those cute little legs.

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          • Deva says:
            29 August 2019 at 7:44 pm

            I’m picturing that little dachshund!? They are quite fleet footed for their stature. T-Rex has nothing on that little dirt digger!
            Alas, everything in the US is MILES apart and not really designed for anything other than cars. Some cities are making great strides towards being inclusive to bikers, but still, a bike lane 2ft wide is not very comforting. I felt side view mirrors tick my ear as a car/truck has whizzed by…?
            Bikers here tend to be in two distinct groups- those who ride solo for work or enjoyment and those who ride in groups and take up the entire lane and don’t give way to traffic, leading to angry motorists, ad nauseum.

            It’s kind of hard to compare the US and even Australia to European countries, whose cities have had a moderate to heavy population for hundreds of years. Makes sense those countries would have cities that are amenable to walking/horses/biking as they are compact and evolved in the days when people walked or rode horses. The US and Australia are huge lands masses by comparison, and generally evolved with the advent of the automobile. Some older cities here are quite walkable, but they’re few and far between.

          • austenfan says:
            30 August 2019 at 4:34 am

            Very true, it’s the thing I most struggled with when I spent 6 months in Phoenix, ages ago. I couldn’t drive, let alone afford a car and there was very little public transport. I had a good time, mind you, but I was glad to get back to a place where I could get around without a car.

    • AngelaB says:
      29 August 2019 at 4:59 pm

      Way 2 Go Deva, I am a regular cyclist and I think you deserve double mileage points for headwinds, they truly are the worst!!

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      • Deva says:
        29 August 2019 at 5:50 pm

        Thanks, are you a road biker or mountain? Or both? Headwinds today were 18MPH ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:35 pm

      I enjoyed the bike seat discussion… that it a big reason why I haven’t been on a bike in ages. That, and where I live isn’t really safe for bicyclists. Too many narrow roads don’t even have a shoulder for people to ride on, so they are sharing the road with cars, etc. Scary!

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      • Deva says:
        29 August 2019 at 8:44 pm

        Yes, I can understand being leery in that case. It’s really a shame that there aren’t more bike/jogging/walking trails in cities and towns. I think people would be more active because they’d feel safer on a trail separate from motor vehicles.

        There is an adjustment period for eveyone’s tooshie in the beginning. If you do it regularly, you become less sore over time. That’s why I want to hold off on a new seat. I may be able to adapt. It took me about a month to get used to the spin saddle, but after that I was fine and could do 2 classes back to back and not have any soreness in that area.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        29 August 2019 at 8:48 pm

        Hmph! Should be “… that IS a big reason”. Pity there isn’t such a thing as grammar check. Then again, if it does as well as spellcheck, maybe not having it is a good thing.

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  9. Lovestosmellgood says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:37 pm

    Azuree
    I don’t like leather fragrances usually but I am loving this sample

    Cappuccino with almond milk

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    • madtowngirl says:
      29 August 2019 at 12:42 pm

      I have deduced that I don’t like leather fragrances either.
      Your cappuccino sounds delish.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        29 August 2019 at 12:48 pm

        Passes you a cappuccino.
        I love dairy but some days it does not like me, hence the almond milk

        We are on the same boat with the leather fragrances, but I do like Azuree. I got a sample of it during the freebie meet and its the current formulation.

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    • flopper says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:18 pm

      Twins with the almond milk.

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    • ringthing says:
      29 August 2019 at 4:27 pm

      Yummy cappuccino. I have a soft spot for Azuree, my favorite aunt wore it in the 70s while my mother wore Aliage.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        29 August 2019 at 4:58 pm

        What is Aliage?
        Going to google..

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        • chocolatemarzipan says:
          29 August 2019 at 7:20 pm

          OMG!!!! Get your nose on vintage Aliage! My mom and I both wore it in the late 70s. It was gorgeous.

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        • apsara says:
          29 August 2019 at 7:42 pm

          My mom and I both wore Aliage too, CM!!

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          • chocolatemarzipan says:
            29 August 2019 at 8:06 pm

            ?

        • ringthing says:
          29 August 2019 at 7:44 pm

          Here’s a link to Fragrantica
          https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Est-e-Lauder/Aliage-3664.html
          If you like Azuree, you will also like Aliage :)

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        • LizzieB says:
          29 August 2019 at 8:19 pm

          Vintage Aliage is fabulous. Dry as a bone. Unique.

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          • Jalapeno says:
            29 August 2019 at 8:32 pm

            Oh that sounds great!

    • Nancyleandros says:
      29 August 2019 at 4:29 pm

      Milk triplets since I drink tea. ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:33 pm

      Azuree is wonderful stuff! I have an older bottle, before they changed the design.

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    • flopper says:
      29 August 2019 at 11:20 pm

      Late to the EL vintages, but I love Private Collection. Have only smelled the recent, the opening is so sublime.

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  10. madtowngirl says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:41 pm

    I’m in California Reverie for another beautiful, sunny California like day. ?
    I’ve been getting up early and spending a few hours at the library each morning this week. My online class is accelerated and that is no joke! 2 assignments, a quiz and a paper due this week!? Eek, I hope I haven’t bitten off more than I can chew. Luckily I’m off this week so I have some extra time to get things done. On one hand, I thought I’d be spending the extra time with my daughter, on the other hand it’s keep me distracted about the fact that she heads back to college this weekend. I haven’t shed a single tear-yet!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      29 August 2019 at 12:52 pm

      Good luck with your class!
      Next week my crazy monkey starts kindergarten and chubby Buddha pre-k. Time flies. I am sure there will be tears on my end..
      You are making me want to try California Reverie. It gets mentioned often and I have to sniff it out..

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      • madtowngirl says:
        29 August 2019 at 1:11 pm

        Thanks ltsg!
        Kindergarten! Such a fun age. Hopefully the only tears will be on your end. All my kiddos were happy as clams to be heading to school at that age, kindergarten is such fun!

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      • apsara says:
        29 August 2019 at 2:00 pm

        Gosh, LTSM, it seems like 5 minutes ago the chubby buddha arrived!

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    • jepster says:
      29 August 2019 at 12:52 pm

      No tears, madtowngirl…..head down, get your work done. Love to your lovely daughter as she heads back to school. You smell great.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        29 August 2019 at 1:12 pm

        Thanks jepster!?

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    • Deva says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:00 pm

      I liked CR when I first tested it in store, and somehow obtained a small decant is a swapmeet or something. Was quite happy to see it, and sprayed with enthusiasm. Decided it was nothing like a remembered and didn’t care for it. Weird. I’m sure it smells fabulous on you. What class are you taking?

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      • madtowngirl says:
        29 August 2019 at 1:20 pm

        I really like it, and I’m usually not one for florals.
        I am taking a nursing theory class on collaborative care. I have (somewhat begrudgingly) started my BSN coursework. Something I said I’d never do since I already have a bachelors in psychology. (Nursing is a second career for me). I also have a specialized certification in my field and have gotten passed over twice in the past two years for a position I interviewed for because of the lack of those 3 letters. The capper was last fall when I got passed over for one of my colleagues who has been a nurse and certified for less time than me. ?BUT she had her BSN…..so, that was a sign for me that it is time.

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        • Deva says:
          29 August 2019 at 1:40 pm

          I’m sorry to hear that. Just another case where experience counts for nothing, when it’s worth so much. Kudos to you for heading back for BSN. I’m in the same boat as you- BA in another field…?

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        • Catanosmia says:
          29 August 2019 at 4:51 pm

          Best of luck! I just started my bsn too and have an old dusty psych BA (got my ADN at 46). We’re losing experienced nurses like crazy at my facility. It’s ridiculous. Hang in there,

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          • madtowngirl says:
            29 August 2019 at 8:35 pm

            Thanks Catanosmia! Best of luck to you too! I think you’ll find that psych degree coming in handy. I’m currently writing a paper in APA format and although I haven’t done one in AGES(!), it’s coming back to me.?

        • hajusuuri says:
          29 August 2019 at 6:51 pm

          I din’t really have a potty mouth but you could have used crapper instead of capper for more satisfaction ?! Good luck with your BSN. How leant more courses do you have to take?

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          • madtowngirl says:
            29 August 2019 at 8:40 pm

            Ha! Yeah, that pretty much summed it up.? Instead of taking it personally or being bitter about it, I decided to just Do something about it. The plan is 2 classes this fall, 7(!) next year and the final 2 in the spring of 2021….I’m trying to spread it out to maximize tuition reimbursement from my employer. It sounds like a lot, but classes are 6 weeks at a time and are taken consecutively.
            Thank you for wishing me good luck!?

    • Elisa P says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:18 pm

      You smell fab! Good luck with class! Sounds like a lot )I’m still undecided about whether I’m continuing with my program ?).
      I hope you can make some time to spend with your daughter! For some weeks where I had other stuff going on, I just lowered my own bar of an acceptable grade so I could also do the things/spend time with people that are important to me.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        29 August 2019 at 1:38 pm

        Thanks ElisaP!
        I can totally understand being undecided. If I didn’t feel like I “had” to do this schooling, I wouldn’t. I don’t have immediate plans of leaving my current job but we have talked about relocating when the youngest one leaves the nest. I don’t want to feel like I’m stuck….
        That is good advice!? I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist which can add to my own stress level!

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        • Elisa P says:
          29 August 2019 at 1:57 pm

          Yup, I hear you. I’m doing it for the same reason, pretty much. Don’t need it- my boss doesn’t even have a BSN! It’s a “just in case” thing. I’m more so considering a different school. I have colleagues whose programs sound less taxing than mine is (there’s no textbooks or tests- it’s ALL DIY research and writing 2 lengthy papers every week, for every class- and it’s geared towards about a 9th grade level of writing ability, which worked in my favor I guess, lol).

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    • Robin says:
      29 August 2019 at 4:45 pm

      Good luck madtowngirl!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        29 August 2019 at 8:41 pm

        Thanks Robin!

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    • AngelaB says:
      29 August 2019 at 5:01 pm

      You smell dreamy madtowngirl and best of luck with school.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        29 August 2019 at 8:41 pm

        Thanks AngelaB!

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      29 August 2019 at 7:21 pm

      Eek!! Good luck with your class.
      And good luck with madtownteen heading to college.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        29 August 2019 at 8:44 pm

        Thanks cm8!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:31 pm

      Good luck with your class, madtowngirl, and good luck to your oldest starting a new semester at college! ??

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      • madtowngirl says:
        29 August 2019 at 8:44 pm

        Thanks Jalapeño!

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  11. Eschmeling says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:48 pm

    Happy Thursday, which is my work from home day for the next few months – yay! Iris Nazarena for me – I got a screaming deal on ebay for a travel spray which left me no choice but to buy. I can tell it’s really good, but I’m not sure it’s me. I hope I have time to tomorrow to read about all the frivolous choices!

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    • holyneroli says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:10 pm

      Happy Thursday! I treat myself to lunch on Thursdays, so it’s my favorite day of the workweek too :)

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    • AngelaB says:
      29 August 2019 at 5:02 pm

      And you smell dreamy too Eschmeling!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:29 pm

      Iris Nazarena has one of the prettiest bottles ever.

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  12. Ede97005 says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:50 pm

    Hello All!

    1) Crazy rolling thunder and lightening storm very early this morning (230 am). I woke up to sounds of low thunder and flashes of lightening. I spent the rest of the morning in the living, alternate watching and napping. Thank goodness for coffee!

    2) Am in Solar Bloom because it was easy to grab from my desk!

    3) More coffee!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:30 pm

      Passing you a cup for you #3

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      • Ede97005 says:
        29 August 2019 at 1:54 pm

        Praise you, thank you!

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  13. jepster says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:54 pm

    So lazy this morning, but waiting for Mr. Postman with an ebay win of a fragrant nature…..want to spray my new loves as soon as they arrive.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:31 pm

      ooooo what did you win?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:28 pm

      Seconding LTSG!

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  14. austenfan says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:54 pm

    I’m wearing an old favourite today, Bvlgari Pour Femme. It’s such a comforting scent and gorgeous.

    Tea is Festin d’Or.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:31 pm

      I think they discontinued that one before I got a chance to try it

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      • austenfan says:
        29 August 2019 at 3:54 pm

        It can still easily be found on a number of Dutch websites but the official Bvlgari website no longer lists it. I’m so glad I got a BUB when I did. Maybe try to get your hands on a mini on eBay?

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  15. Nancyleandros says:
    29 August 2019 at 12:58 pm

    I’m in Fils de Dieu today, from the small decant I finally found. Goodness, but this is nice. I’ve sprayed it three times so far today, but don’t mind a bit.
    I wore Ummagumma last night for bedtime,and it was lovely. Thanks everyone, for your comfort suggestions last weekend!

    Happy Thursday, fragrant people! :)

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    • Deva says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:02 pm

      FdD is delightful! Such a happy scent. I have a FB, so if you feel you may need a bit more, let me know.?

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        29 August 2019 at 8:00 pm

        Oh, you sweetheart! Thank you, I’ll drop you a line.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:27 pm

      When I first tried FdD, I thought it was a summer scent. Then I tried it in cool/cold weather and liked it even more.

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  16. Oakland Fresca says:
    29 August 2019 at 1:00 pm

    Am playing the CP today in testing two frivolous scents. On my left arm is JM’s Orange Blossom, and my rights is JM’s Basil & Neroli. Preferred the Basil & Neroli at first, but right now am preferring the Orange Blossom dry down. Frivolous!

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    • holyneroli says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:12 pm

      JM Orange Blossom has such a nice lilac note

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      29 August 2019 at 7:22 pm

      I love both.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:26 pm

      Pretty sure that I haven’t sniffed either one of those JM’s yet. Too many other perfumed distractions!

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  17. therabbitsflower says:
    29 August 2019 at 1:14 pm

    Haven’t really posted since before my Chicago weekend but I’m sneaking away from work for a couple min to do it now. I’ve been wearing frivolous perfumes all week, which have been mostly beachy scents. Today is Yves Rocher Coconut. Other perfumes worn this week have been Orchid Soleil, Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche, and CdG Rhubarb (only non- beachy one). Yesterday I tried to wear Smell Bent Lobster Cellphone, but my travel spray had gone off. ? It was many years old, but it’s still never fun to lose a scent.

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    • Elisa P says:
      29 August 2019 at 1:21 pm

      I can’t even fathom from that name what that perfume would smell like- I’m imagining iodine and electronics, lol. Sorry it went off, though ?

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      • Deva says:
        29 August 2019 at 1:48 pm

        That name immediately reminded me of “Rock Lobster” by the B-52’s…?

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        • Jalapeno says:
          29 August 2019 at 8:25 pm

          Ooooooooh, great song! ?

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        30 August 2019 at 12:38 am

        Ha, it was actually a very pleasant tomato leaf, citrus, and musk. Look it up on Fragrantica. The art for the label is pretty fun.

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  18. holyneroli says:
    29 August 2019 at 1:17 pm

    I sampled Demeter Beetroot once, and while I don’t exactly want a personal fragrance that smells like beets, I kind of loved it anyway. It’s uncanny how much it smells like the real thing.

    Didn’t know what to put on this morning, but I ended up reaching for Mugler Cologne. It’s really hitting the spot today.

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    • Robin says:
      29 August 2019 at 4:49 pm

      You smell great!

      Demeter Beetroot is just a poor man’s Iris Silver Mist ;-)

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:23 pm

      It’s always a good idea to have a scent that you and grab for those “IDK” moments!

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  19. hajusuuri says:
    29 August 2019 at 1:20 pm

    SOTD = Aftelier Bergamoss EDP

    A citrusy resinous green. I have 2 of the liquid version (and I have a lovely NSTer to thank for the 2nd one).

    I also received my sample of the Mugler Les Exceptions Amber Redoutable. The good people at Mugler sent me a 2nd sample, Over the Musk, of which I already have a full bottle! Frivolous! So how did Amber Redoutable smell as I did not waste any time ripping open the package? It smelled like JM Myrrh and Tonka. Seriously. There are differences though…it is definitely amber but with a thinner overall feel; sillage is good. I prefer Myrrh and Tonka for its more resinous body. I don’t need a FB as I think I can layer TF Amber Absoute over Myrrh and Tonka to get a heavier version of Amber Redoutable.

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    • Robin says:
      29 August 2019 at 4:50 pm

      That is frivolous indeed!

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

      Thanks for killing that Mugler lemming! I will keep JM Myrrh & Tonka on the FB list.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        29 August 2019 at 10:02 pm

        I can try to get you a 50mL bottle at 20 something percent off but with NYC tax.

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        • Jalapeno says:
          29 August 2019 at 10:14 pm

          That’s something to consider for later on. It seems that I have some things to tell Donatella about…

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

        And,I just saw a new product – Myrrh and Tonka Diffuser. Oh boy…resistance is futile!

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  20. flopper says:
    29 August 2019 at 1:21 pm

    Noir de Noir – frivolous purchase. I tried to get by with the Armaf Nuit de Club Intense or some such, and it’s a very close dupe. But NdN has more to it.

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  21. Elisa P says:
    29 August 2019 at 1:25 pm

    I haven’t decided how I define frivolous yet, but I’m wearing MPG Bahiana which was a frivolous blind buy for the name- the drumming group I play with plays a style of percussion (samba reggae) which originated in Bahia and our conductor is from Bahia. I happen to like the scent, but it’s got super bad longevity even on my scent glue skin.

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    • Robin says:
      29 August 2019 at 4:50 pm

      Love that one!

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      • Elisa P says:
        29 August 2019 at 10:27 pm

        I really like it but wish it stuck around a wee bit longer!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      29 August 2019 at 7:11 pm

      I have never smelled it! As for frivolous, it sounds like you can pretty much define it any which way. I may wear a scent where I just kept buying the same perfume because I like the bottle…or something so ridiculously expensive just because, or something that makes me smile.

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      • Elisa P says:
        29 August 2019 at 10:31 pm

        IIRC you dislike coconut? This has unmistakable coconut, but more how coconut water tastes- watery rather than sweet and oily.
        I have a perfume picked out for tomorrow but I think I need to add frivolity to my perfume goals. My collection is sooo serious, lol.

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      29 August 2019 at 7:30 pm

      Love your interpretation of frivolous.

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      • Elisa P says:
        29 August 2019 at 10:31 pm

        Muchas gracias CM ?

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  22. JadainGA says:
    29 August 2019 at 1:50 pm

    Hello Y’all….

    Back in Prada Infusion d’Iris for a 2nd day….it’s just too good! Was craving it again…

    Hark! Friday approaches! :)

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      29 August 2019 at 7:55 pm

      I was reaquainted with Prada Infusion DIris thanks to a dear friend and I have to say that I love it. I could see it being someone’s signature scent.

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  23. SheriG says:
    29 August 2019 at 2:01 pm

    I’m in OJ Woman today, and have decided that if “frivolous” can be interpreted as describing something mostly useless but that makes one smile, then Woman is definitely frivolous.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      29 August 2019 at 4:42 pm

      I’m hoarding a decant of that one. You smell fabulous!

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  24. stinker_kit says:
    29 August 2019 at 3:21 pm

    Here goes. I blind bought a bottle of Oscar Flor. I do not really do blind buys anymore but this remarkable perfume can be had for about $20, which is practically free. The nose is Calice Becker, she of the Radiant floral, Tommy Girl and Estée Lauder Beyond Paradise being just two earlier examples of this style. My first application was not promising. Flor was hugely soapy and projecting. But was that really soap? After smelling this all day I realized that what I was really reminded of was Lychee and mango and that not unpleasant sulfur aspect that is part of their bite. Today I layered Flor over Grapefruit body wash and lotion thinking that the juicy/tart notes would compliment it and what a difference. I think Oscar Flor also reminds me of Gucci Rush, not as lactonic, but big and peculiar in a very appealing way. Strange, radiant, fruity floral indeed and entirely frivolous.

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  25. PriscillaE says:
    29 August 2019 at 3:27 pm

    I am wearing Eau de Gaga, and quite enjoying it.

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

      Love Eau de Gaga! You smell great!

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      29 August 2019 at 7:32 pm

      I love Eau de Gaga so much so that I thunked my decant lickity split ?

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  26. tannina says:
    29 August 2019 at 4:07 pm

    SOTD was Odeur 53, which smells to me like a hair saloon plus chemical clothes cleanser, its really a fun scent.

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    • ringthing says:
      29 August 2019 at 4:40 pm

      I love Odeur 53 and many other weirdo early Commes des Garcons, nice to see it mentioned :)

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    • Elisa P says:
      29 August 2019 at 5:38 pm

      That is one of the weirdest perfumes I’ve ever smelled. It smelled like Scotch tape to me. It is a fun one!

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  27. ringthing says:
    29 August 2019 at 4:45 pm

    I grabbed my almost empty bottle of Parfums de Rosine Un Zest de Rose this morning and sadly, it’s gone off, thunk. So I sprayed on Philosophy Ballet Rose which has the same kind of light, frivolous, pretty rose scent.

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    • Robin says:
      29 August 2019 at 4:52 pm

      Oh drat, sorry about your Rosine!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:20 pm

      ?

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  28. AngelaB says:
    29 August 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Commando as I am just back from the gym.
    I am thinking BV post shower.
    More beautiful hummingbirds, thanks Robin.
    I shared my decant of Invasion Barbare today w/ my hairdresser, she loves it too.
    We just wait for the lavender and ginger to materialize!

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  29. SarahN says:
    29 August 2019 at 5:09 pm

    Wore my vintage Ivoire today. Frivolous in its application (splash) but still an enduring classic (soapy chypre)!

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  30. Jalapeno says:
    29 August 2019 at 5:18 pm

    Today it is weirdly perfect weather for late summer. I’m glad that the grey skies didn’t stick around. I’m thinking of the folks who might be impacted by Hurricane Dorian over the long holiday weekend. Stay safe, please! ?

    I will probably not be commenting tomorrow. I’m taking an Internet break for the Labor Day weekend. I will be back sometime next week.

    SOTD = Soivohle Vanillaville Extrait, from the sample stash. A rare miss for me from this brand. It’s a dry vanilla with tobacco leaves and a hint of snuffed out candle wick. Tobacco and I usually do not get along.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:34 pm

      Terrible about Dorian. I am basically on call all weekend but have personal stuff I will not compromise to do work (thank God for back-ups) and then on Tuesday I have jury duty which of course I can try to get excused from but that may not be possible until after we get shuffled around for half a day!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        29 August 2019 at 8:42 pm

        I’m hoping that the forecast of it becoming a Cat 4 is wrong! The timing couldn’t be much worse.

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        • hajusuuri says:
          29 August 2019 at 9:39 pm

          Very true. I just reread my comment and should really explain that I am attending an event on Saturday that I’ve committed to and won’t back out … the rest of the weekend including Monday is fair game. I also have tomorrow off but I already have a list of 5 work things I need to finish on but which I did not have time to do due to all the Dorian hullabaloo.

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      • Deva says:
        29 August 2019 at 9:04 pm

        Yeah, I’m worried about it too. No so much for my house, it could blow completely away for all I care, but for my neighbors. Just yesterday my neighbor who forwards my mail told me that they’ve had so much rain there in the past two months, the ground is totally saturated. Even though we’re on the west (opposite) coast and won’t feel much impact from winds, the rains may contribute to extensive flooding. ?

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        • hajusuuri says:
          29 August 2019 at 10:03 pm

          I’m really hoping it whirls itself back out to the Atlantic!

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          • Jalapeno says:
            29 August 2019 at 10:11 pm

            That would certainly make things easier for a lot of people!

    • Elisa P says:
      29 August 2019 at 10:58 pm

      Have a great weekend! An internet break is a great idea- I’ve been trying to do that on some weekends. Or at least scale way back. It’s tough sometimes!

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  31. foxbins says:
    29 August 2019 at 6:06 pm

    I’m wearing IcyHot on both knees after a mountain hike turned into a downhill dash for the car as it began to rain. I had reached the top and was heading down when the drizzle turned into steady rain. I had visions of skidding downhill on the muddy trail, falling on my a$$ and generally being a sodden dirty mess, but Fortune was with me and I was only moderately wet at the end, but my knees are paying the price. Might put on some Imaginary Authors Mint 26.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:18 pm

      Glad that your hike had a safe although wet end to it. ☔?

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    • Deva says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:48 pm

      Kudos to you for hiking in 90F+ weather. It would kill me. ? Hope your knees recover quickly.

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      • foxbins says:
        29 August 2019 at 9:36 pm

        No, no 90F hiking for me! It was 68 and cloudy this morning.

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  32. Sapphire says:
    29 August 2019 at 6:17 pm

    Loving the hummingbird week. I need to make more nectar for my feeder. Wearing my frivolous sample today since it would be a little much for the office–(don’t judge!) LVEB en Rose, which is fun and not nearly as sweet as the original. Tomorrow, might go with a teensy spritz of original Lolita Lempicka or No 5 Eau Premiere.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      29 August 2019 at 9:33 pm

      We may be judged together. I actually kept my sample of the original LVEB inside my perfume carousel where I hold perfumes worthy of trying again.

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  33. Calypso says:
    29 August 2019 at 7:13 pm

    I’m checking in late again today. Just busy with some work projects. I cleaned out one sample box today at least in the sense of sorting out some items I wanted to re-try. So, I’m now in FM Musc Ravageur, which I felt was kind of blah way back when. Wow, what was wrong with me? This stuff is great! I’d like to try it side by side with MKK. I really like it but it’s truly too barnyard on me to feel comfortable wearing it.

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      29 August 2019 at 7:35 pm

      Ha! So maybe then you will change your mind about vintage Melograno ?

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      • Calypso says:
        29 August 2019 at 9:52 pm

        No, I do still plan to send it to you! Haha! I’m sorry I am so slow. I have been trying to deal with roof leaks and air conditioner repairs. Very stre.

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        • Calypso says:
          29 August 2019 at 9:52 pm

          stressful

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        • chocolatemarzipan says:
          30 August 2019 at 2:18 am

          No worries! I am keeping what I have left hidden in the basement ??

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:17 pm

      No barnyard for me when I tried Musc Ravageur.

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      • Calypso says:
        29 August 2019 at 9:55 pm

        No, I wasn’t clear, it’s MKK I meant. Thus, Musc Ravageur is like MKK, but milder, without the barnyard, which is great!

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        • Jalapeno says:
          29 August 2019 at 10:10 pm

          I don’t think I’ve tried MKK yet. So many samples, so little time (and skin)!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:35 pm

      Maybe it aged so got more concentrated?

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      • Calypso says:
        29 August 2019 at 9:53 pm

        I wonder. Hmm. I have a very clear memory that I dribbled some on the floor, and one of my cats came by and peed on it!

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        • Jalapeno says:
          29 August 2019 at 10:09 pm

          ?!

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    • Deva says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:46 pm

      You know, I have a bottle of that and get zero Musc. It’s all spice on me. Maybe I’m anosmic. Glad you rediscovered it and fell in love ?

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    • tannina says:
      30 August 2019 at 12:32 am

      I would love to wear MKK, but the price of the bottle is too high

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  34. chocolatemarzipan says:
    29 August 2019 at 7:36 pm

    Back to work today.

    1957. Frequent resprays throughout the day…..does that count as frivolous?

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:01 pm

      Not in my book. It’s fragrance maintenance, so it’s very sensible. ?

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      • chocolatemarzipan says:
        29 August 2019 at 8:07 pm

        LOL ? ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:15 pm

      Is it even possible for a Chanel fragrance to be frivolous? ?

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      • chocolatemarzipan says:
        29 August 2019 at 8:28 pm

        ?
        Although my application might be considered frivolous.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      29 August 2019 at 8:36 pm

      I’ll count it as frivolous ?

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      • chocolatemarzipan says:
        30 August 2019 at 2:19 am

        Thanks ?

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  35. Gail says:
    29 August 2019 at 9:17 pm

    Wearing 8-ish sprays of Paris-Riviera tonight. Happy almost Friday AND long weekend! ?

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    • hajusuuri says:
      29 August 2019 at 9:30 pm

      That’s the perfect number!

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