PSA: the next splitmeet will be held on Saturday the 26th.
Meanwhile, our same old open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the fragrance you're reaching for the most lately, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
Note: top image is You will find something more in woods than in books. Trees and stones will teach you that which you can never learn from masters... Saint Bernard [cropped] by Nick Kenrick at flickr; some rights reserved.
Hello and happy weekend! No perfume yet for me. Tea this morning was Numi’s Breakfast Blend. Tea this afternoon will most likely be decaf English Teatime.
Hey there! You were first in line today!
Hi! I’ve kind of given up trying to wear perfume in the morning, but I don’t get objections to tea. lol
I can usually put perfume on at bedtime, when I’m in my room and not bothering anyone else. By then, the commenters from Europe are likely long asleep, and probably a fair number of folks who live on the East Coast of the U.S. I’d assume the folks in California would mostly be awake at what’s 8:00 p.m. for them.
Oh, I’ve seen some news about scary fires in California. I hope those of you who live there and your friends are safe.
I am having a late cup of Emerald Tips green tea right now
Scent of the evening: Carthusia Fiori di Capri EdP. I had had a sample I could dab. This was my first spray from a bottle. It’s stronger than many of the fragrances I’ve been wearing lately, but more often than not lately I’ve been wearing light colognes or Demeter fragrances. It’s not overwhelming, though. I think I’m getting some carnation scent from it, and other perfume florals. I’m finding it quite pleasant so far.
Sunday’s Scent of the Moment: Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Extreme. I thought I was in the mood for vanilla, but I’m not really feeling it. *shrugs*
My goodness where is everyone?
It’s pack the fragrance collection day.
If you called dibs during the freebie meet, that means your packages will go out early next week.
Finishing coffee ☕️ my robe smells faintly of a combination of everything I have worn this week, in a good way.
Fires are still burning, winds are moving south towards San Diego.
That picture is lovely, Robin.
Hope the smoke isn’t too bad for you.
Have been thinking of all the NSTers in California. Stay safe out there.
That person has lots of great images, which I think are all heavily processed. I’ve used from his stream before
I have not seen much news today and need to go catch up…
I am wearing Mirror des Joyaux from a sample courtesy of Lillyjo. It’s very pretty!
Boy, dirt cheap on Overstock! I had no idea these were going so cheaply.
Neither did I!
I’m glad you are liking it😀
Hello and hope everyone is doing well.
After a dreadful week we have a beautiful golden autumn weather for the weekend. 20*C is pretty unusual for mid October here.
I pulled the trigger and decided to buy Guerlain LUI today, it should arrive in a couple of days.
As of SotD, today I’m in Atelier des Ors Rose Omeyyade.
I portrayed it like this: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3haOgwh4nY/
Congrats on that buy. Lovely photo.
Nice picture and enjoy your new bottle!
Nice pic and congrats on making the decision to get LUI – it’s a nice one!
Thanks and indeed, it is.
Is LUI what you picked for your birthday?
No. Chanel Paris-Deauville ended up being my late bday perfume when I was in Paris this June.
Congrats! I love buying perfume on holiday and especially in the country of origin.
I love your picture!
Thank you so much.
I thought of you when Hajusuuri was scoping out that one recently, I remembered that you loved it. Congratulations!
Good thinking
I’d love to hear why you picked this one for a FB.
Still have some leftover scent from last night, but will hope in the shower after the housecleaning to have a clean slate for this afternoon’s perfume meetup. With luck there will be things I’ll want to try out.
Have fun at the meet-up!
Good morning, all. I’m wearing some of my ever-dwindling decant of Botrytis, which is a perfect fall scent. If I could find it being sold anywhere, I’d buy a bottle in a flash, and maybe a backup. Unfortunately, the folks at Luckyscent tell me that it’s not available, it’s undergoing new packaging, they’ll let me know, etc.
If this morning is any indication, I’m not going to get much work done today, despite the two moka pots of espresso I’ve had already. But I smell fabulous.
It’s a real work of art. I relish pulling the bottle out of it’s little cloth bag every fall. Reminds me of the Oregon wine country.
Two loads of laundry, a homemade latte (Nespresso), my college football pregame show. My favorite kind of Saturday morning.
Now off to farmers market. Wearing Bengale Rouge. To see if a split might be in order.
Or you can try for a partial bottle on Basenotes…email me and I’ll send you the splitter’s name.
I haven’t used my Nespresso machine in ages
It had been awhile for me. What’s nice is other companies are now making pods for it, including Trader Joe’s.
Starbucks too although I’ve only seen them at Target and Bed Bath & Beyond (although not the Blonde which is my favorite blend).
I bought the really slim version at Bed Bath and Beyond for the princely sum of $65 plus tax. It also includes a foamer. They are still both in the box as I have other priorities right now and my next priority is to unbox a new laptop which I bought back in May …
The weather is mild here for a few days. I stocked up on teas and my sotd was Mon Parfum Chéri par Camille which I think I only wear in autumn. Something about it’s retro vibe and the overdose of patchouli seems made for this time of year.
Patchouli is absolutely perfect this time of year. I’ve never heard of this perfume, though. Must investigate…
Butting in to say that I think the AG Mon Parfum Cheri par Camille is discontinued. But it still might be around on either eBay or the discount sites.
It has been for a while. I got mine off eBay shortly after it first came out. Both edp and edt. So I have no idea about the current availability.
Oh god, i tested a sample of this and it was a total dislike. A musty powdery scent with violets, which i hate… And the whole thing smeols like a damp cellar… Do not blindbuy!!!!!
I think it is probably quite a divisive scent. You love it, or you don’t, at all.
I guess that is why there were so many bottles available on eBay shortly after its release. Lots of people must have bought it blind, only to then realise that they didn’t like it at all.
But apparently I love damp cellars with violets
Timbuktu, but it’s not hitting the spot. I’m looking for something sweet/smokey, like fall air with smoke in the background. Off to research!
Might be too much wood smoke but Imaginary Authors Memoirs of a Trespasser is gorgeous and a fall favorite of mine. The IA website sells good sized samples. Happy hunting!
I’ll check it out thank you!
Narciso for her EdT from a freebiemeet. Drove home today from Burgundy. Sad to leave the beautiful house. This morning three muskrats sat directly in front of our windows for some fresh grass for breakfast. Funny to watch them.
But its good to be home to have all my things again. Have a good weekend, you all!
It is always nice to get back home, but all the same sorry your vacation had to end!
Welcome home! How nice of the muskrats to visit you.
I’ve rejoined the first world again, yay! 44 hours without power. Not that I was counting or anything. Yes, we have a generator, but it’s so nice to have power without hearing the generator roaring away.
Sampling today. Testing Strangelove scents. Odd that they don’t really last that long. I really like deadofnight though. Hmm…
Oh hey, does anybody have any thoughts on the new Mugler Ambre Redoutable? I need another amber like I need another… well, perfume… but the Friends & Family discount is tempting me.
I liked it but I’m inexperienced with amber. I think it was a pass for Hajusuuri, hopefully she will chime in. Fyi, Mugler should do a black Friday sale too, if you are on the fence.
It was a pass. Very generic amber.
Thanks! The urge to splurge has passed
It was unremarkable, save your money.
That’s great your power is back on!
Hooray for power!
pixel, if you are in Conus, I have a 15ml deadofnight I can send to you if you are interested. My contact is beas dotttt Beverly atttt gmaile dottt commm
Hurrah for power!
Huzzah for being back on the grid!
A generator is on my wishlist. Glad you’re back!
Thanks! We have a BIG generator (any Yes fans out there? sorry for the earworm) hooked up to our propane tank and connected to a whole-house transfer switch. So I shouldn’t whine, we can power the entire house. It’s just noisy. (Third world problem…)
That one was interesting to me too, but I’ve only read about it.
What an unfortunate situation w/PG&A shutting down sections of the city.
And Who in their right mind starts a trash fire in LA this time of year?? Sometimes the unconsciousness of our fellow man is unconscionable.
Glad to hear you survived. I keep watching the fire – wishing you all luck. I have heard the smoke is already pretty bad in LA: West Hollywood, Glendale and Burbank.
Perfume-free as yet, as I finish my breakfast and contemplate some housework. Then we’re looking forward to meeting some friends for a yum cha lunch. I don’t want to clash too violently with the food, so I’m thinking of something quite light, maybe Un Jardin Sur Le Nil.
Hope it was a good lunch, that sounds like the perfect scent for it.
A decant of Serge Lutens Arabie arrived yesterday and I’m doused in it because I’m in love
I’m loosely experimenting with some perfumes that I just didn’t like at the beginning of my fall down the rabbit hole and so far Chergui, Arabie and 5 O’clock Gingembre are on the love list. Anyone else think that Amouage Interlude Woman smells like Arabie? Enjoy the weekend everyone!
Arabie was love at first sniff for me. Glad you came around
I’ve been doing the same thing! One of the first niche samples I sent for was Voleur de Roses, and I thought it smelled like paint thinner. Now I love it. Conversely, some things I really liked in the beginning no longer hold my interest. I like to think my nose is “maturing” in its tastes.😋
I will copy you ringthing! I just received a sample this week from a lovely NST’er (Petunia of course!)and thrilled to be able to try this one. We have the perfect weather here for it.
My Insta has been packed with ads for “clean” perfumes. Does anyone have experience with Phlur, Henry Rose, Skylar, or other similar products. I’m skeptical but curious.
No experience but I know CM8 who had been missing in action knows Phlur. My sample set is still shrinkerapped.
I have a bunch of Phlur samples I could send you. Ping me at emc dawt 7 1 1 7 in the land of geemayle.
… yeah, I know, I just gave away 3 pounds of samples AND YET I STILL HAVE MORE….! They breed. Really.
🤣
Thanks, Pixel. Will do.
I didn’t enjoy this line at all. If you are looking for all natural I really recommend Hiram Green and Providence Perfume
A number of these companies list ingredients, which include ample “safe” synthetics. A few of the ones I’ve looked at state that they are not going for “natural,” just safe–hypoallergenic, etc. People who comment on those ads don’t seem to realize the synthetic content. Michelle Pfeifer (Henry Rose perfumes) makes a statement about her learning curve, that natural doesn’t necessarily mean safe, and her decision to use tested synthetics in her products. I find the whole thing very interesting.
Yasmina, do you have particular favorites in Hiram Green and Providence Perfume? And how do you feel about DSH Perfume and Aftelier? I’ve ordered samples from the latter two in the past, but never sprang for a full bottle.
Hi! I have all of the Phlur fragrances. Hence my screen name. Argh! Anyways, I find they don’t last on me at ALL. They’re very nice at first and I like the concept but the sillage is terrible, at least for me.
One thing I forgot, the three candles they have, Annica, Claremont and Howl are both gorgeous in person and burn evenly and fill the room. I had the three and I think I’ll be getting them again.
Oh, I love candles and love reading candle recs here on nst
Wearing Le Labo Baie 19, a very believable and lovable petrichor soliflore. I think I will be wearing this quite regularly. Lately have been wearing Elevator Music a lot, it’s a safe wear to work scent, salty, gently sweet, soft and powdery musk.
I have to try this!
Both of these perfumes sound really great.
I like Baie 19 for the realism, plus it’s got nice longevity. Elevator Music is a nice background scent, unobtrusive, though that could be a drawback for some.
Rose of No Man’s Land today. My mission today is to get the Halloween decorations out, finally.
When do you usually decorate for Halloween?
End of September because I’m crazy about it, haha. I was out of town this year though and hadn’t gotten around to it.
Oh wow! That is early! 🎃
It was windy here the past couple of days and all the yellow-leafed trees are bare now, but the maple in my yard is still mostly green and has all its leaves. Looks like I’ll be raking late this year. My cleaning person has apparently bailed on us, so today I have to vacuum and do the kitchen. Ugh. I’m wearing Parfums de Marly Oajan, a lovely fall/winter fragrance, and thanking the powers that be that I don’t live in California any more. Blackouts, really??
I really could use a cleaning lady but your remark about yours bailing out make me not want to hire one. It sounds like she did not even give notice!
In Blue Musk by Satori. This was in a little liquid-filled pouch (like a towelette without a towel in it), and it’s not bad. Will research the brand a little bit in a moment. Technically, I need to be scent-free tonight because we have a concert, so hopefully this is not a tenacious scent! A little bummed because the piece we are singing tonight (“Mass in Blue”) is hard and high and my vocal chords are feeling very creaky and scratchy, might have been the result of having 12 12-year-olds rocking out to 80s music here last night!
Rocking out to the 80’s! Sounds like fun!
Sad update to my kitty’s situation: she is now staying overnight at the emergency vet, with an IV drip. Our regular vet did some blood work, and her kidney values were all messed up. It was recommended that Pixel kitty go to the emergency vet. I hope that one night there will do the trick. They are incredibly expensive.
SOTD = commando. Perfume doesn’t feel right for me at this time.
Oh no, I am so, so sorry about Pixel kitty. I am hoping the ER vet can path get her on the path back to health. Hugs to you, Jalapeno.
Thanks foxbins. Hugs are very much appreciated right now.
I’m sorry Jalapeno. I hope one night does the trick too. Healing wishes to Pixel Kitty 💙
Thanks lillyjo.
Hugs to you and kitty. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you Laila. Your poor kitty has also had a time of it.
Sending healing vibes to pixel-kitty!
Thanks hajusuuri! They are appreciated very much.
So sorry Jalapeno. Sending hugs and hoping for the best.
Thank you Petunia.
I know how you feel, Jalapeno. No perfumes for me either. Hope Pixel recovers soon. Sending hugs.
Hugs back at you, pl67.
So sorry Jalapeño. Hoping for the best for you!
I’ll take all the positive vibes and good hopes I can get right now! Thanks.
Hope your kitty gets better soon!
Thanks, November Rose.
I’m so sorry, Jalapeno. I hope the emergency vet can turn things around for Pixel kitty. Sending hugs…
Thank you Holly. I hope so too.
Oh, poor kitty, and poor you. I have to say I was super impressed with our local emergency vets last year when my cat was so sick, I hope yours are the best too.
Sorry to say that this isn’t the first time this particular cat has been to the emergency vet. They took care of her the previous time, and she came home.
Oh no! Sorry about kitty
She’s such a sweet little thing, too.
Oh…so sorry about kitty. Hope the overnight stay gets her back on track.
Thank you LizzieB.
Oh no Jalapeno, best wishes for sweet kitty.
Aren’t you glad that they have 9 lives!
Thanks AngelaB.
Best wishes for your cat’s recovery, Jalapeno, hopefully this spell at the emergency vet will do the trick.
Thanks Aurora. She looked better today than when I brought her in.
Hoping for the best possible outcome!
Thank you austenfan! I do appreciate all these good wishes.
Best wishes for your kitty! Hope the vet gets her back on her feet.
Thanks Hilde. We probably will be dealing with a long-term condition after Pixel kitty gets back.
Hang in there. Those vets are so good!
Sometimes the waiting is the hardest part. I did get an update today on Pixel kitty.
Healing vibes for your sweet Pixel kitty.
Thanks cazaubon!
Sending good thoughts to you and your kitty. So sorry you’re dealing with this.
Thank you therabbitsflower! Unfortunately, sometimes the pets we love have medical issues.
Everyone here has their fingers and paws crossed for Pixelkitty.
Thanks ScentSpirit!
Working tonight, and it is insanely busy. It’s a gorgeous day, lot’s of sun fifty degrees. I don’t know why everyone is here…
I’m wearing Sensual Orchid over BBW vanilla blackberry lotion. It’s a very good match. I’ve really been craving sweet latley.
You smell nice! I think 50 degrees is too cold for some people 🤣🤣🤣
It’s too cold for me, but the sun made it feel good. It was the perfect day for going to the Cider Mills, or pumpkin patch.
Hey work twin! Hope things slow down for you.
Thanks! Day off Monday, can’t wait!
I’m gonna hate myself for posting this, but maybe people are out shopping early for Xmas?
Could be, I saw people getting Christmas decorations too.
But we still have Halloween and Thanksgiving first!
All 3 holidays rolled into one now, apparently.
Gorgeous picture, Robin!
I’m in Nicolaï Neroli Intense from the freebiemeet – thanks to OaklandFresca! It’s a very wearable BWF without the punch in the nose, helped by patchouli and beeswax. It smells like a more complex vintage fragrance but with deceptively simple notes. It reminds me of Le Temps d’une Fete which I’ve recently smelled from a partial bottle which joined my collection.
Neroli Intense survived the smell of microwave heated sesame chicken and vegetable lo-mein; many other fragrances are no match or would have cowered in fear 😂
Freebiemeet recipients: I will start decanting this weekend and will send out the packages in the next 2 weeks (except for 2 due to other arrangements).
Sounds like you are rather happy with Neroli Intense.
Yes I am!
The comparison to Le Temps makes it tempting….
… or my nose could be broken since the notes cannot be more different. It is similar and Neroli Intense is lighter.
IKR!!!
You make Neroli Intense sound much more interesting than it’s name implies. A case of you can’t judge a book by its cover!
Ooh, splitmeet next weekend- can’t wait!🤩
Sotd is the work appropriate Eau Premiere. Our weather turned cold overnight and my car gave me the “roads may be icy” warning this morning but luckily they weren’t. I put my flannel sheets on earlier in the week and they are so soft and cozy. Makes it harder to get out of bed in the morning, lol.
Hope everyone is having a good weekend!
2 weekends!
Oops!🤭 See, that’s how excited I am!
I got new tires yesterday. The guy says ” these are better for snow, and the other ones are better for ice” I said, don’t they make one tire that’s good for both? He says they do, but it’s alot more money. I went with the snow.. ugh, so don’t send me any ice this winter!😂
Looking forward to putting on the flannel sheets. We finally got a set last winter.
Hang on. We’re already halfway through October? When did that happen?
Started the day in Voleur de Roses and ending it in Rossy de Palma. After I shower, will go with Borneo, because I just can’t seem to get enough patchouli.
Voleur de Roses is lovely.
Patchouli fest! You smell great.
Usual farmers market..
I bought these strange little fruit that look like grapes but taste like kiwi a bit.
I finished the last spray of Gianfranco Ferre Ferre and wondering if I should find more of this….???
Winding down the night with a coffee crisp chocolate bar and 2 squares of caramel chocolate
Enjoy
Solstice Scents Estate Amber. A beautiful spicy amber that gets sweeter with more vanilla in the drydown. I’m kind of obsessed with this house. 😅 Who am I kidding?…totally obsessed! 🤩
Fall batch coming up!
Yes she is shooting for Weds I believe! 🎉
Looking forward to smelling your SS stuff.
Yes! Let me know when you’re back and we shall meet up. 😄
I’m flying back Tuesday.
I went with Myrrh Eglantine today – it’s so long lasting compared to the other Hermessence. 12 hours and still getting a whiff.
I applied for a small grant to buy scents and order perfume materials for one of my classes. I have been having fun shopping for things I think will peak student’s olfactory interest. Since I was looking for scents with specific links to religious traditions I bought a decant set of CdG incense series. Suggestions welcome!
Maybe a scent with a lily note, for Easter?
That’s a great idea!
I finished my STC decant of Cloon Keen Atelier Castana. It really grew on me, and now I think I want a bottle but it seems quite hard to find in the US now. I’ve only seen one boutique online that stocks it. I find it similar to Dries van Noten but more wearable.
I went to bed early last night and was solidly out for 6 hours before the early morning tossing and turning started. I will probably try to sleep a lot tonight too to make up for a few too many extra early mornings last week. I’ve had a nice day so far. I found a skirt I really like at Goodwill and went for a lunch of fried chicken sandwiches and blood orange ginger beer.
A few reviews of some products currently in my shower:
Klorane Nourishing Shampoo with Ylang Ylang – A must try if you really like ylang ylang and your hair isn’t very dry. I don’t think it’s the most moisturizing, but it smells amazing and gets my hair clean.
L’Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo – Use this if you want your hair to smell like wood pudding, specifically Organza Indecence. It has a lot of oil in it as the name suggests and feels luxurious for the price. Good for drier hair.
Desert Essence Sweet Almond Body Wash – I was so excited to use this because it smells very strong in the package, however, once you suds up with it the scent basically disappears. That’s very disappointing, but it does feel very soft and moisturizing. I will have to wait for sweet almond shower goodness for when I use the big Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil Shower Gel I bought before they discontinued it.
Blood orange ginger beer sounds so refreshing! Glad you had a nice day
The ginger beer was very good. They had a lot of flavors to choose from, but I just went with one of my first two inclinations. My other top choice was cucumber tarragon.
Blood orange + ginger sounds tasty on its own, never mind as a ginger beer. Was this brewed at a place local to you?
Yes, it’s a local chain called Rachel’s Ginger Beer.
I could have sworn that OsswaldNYC carried the line but when I looked at the website, I did not see the brand. You may want to call them just in case it is a B&M only item.
Thanks for the tip!
I’m going to try that L’oreal. My hair is very dry.
Let me know what you think if you do try it.
Happy to be home right now. Coworker left me way too much for me to do at work today and couldn’t finish it all. My department manager pulled me aside and said to quit wearing perfume at work. One of my coworkers in my department had said that whatever I wear makes her eyes water. I have been wearing perfume at work for years and nobody has said anything until today. With that fact, I get that people can be sensitive to perfume but why say something now, after a decade of starting to wear perfume today. I wore La Maisons de Vanille Fleurie death Tahiti. I think that I might dab on Jicky on the back of my knees when I am at work, very lightly.
Dang, Dawn, that really stinks about not being able to wear perfume. I guess you have to fly under the radar now. Was it a newish person that complained?
It is someone who has been there longer than me. The manager said that it gets on the phone handle too and I don’t know how it does but somehow it’s a “safety issue”. Perfume is the new smoking.
Phone handle 🤔
Is there a new cleaning person, new company, new products? Some cleaning people wipe down the phone as part of their routine…which is why EVERY morning, I wipe down my phone, desk, mouse and keyboard because the same dirty rag is used to go from desk to desk and that is no bueno, especially if someone is sick, which almost always seems to be the case.
I think it’s time to switch it up! Try something new and unexpected. If anyone asks again, blame it on your new shampoo or body wash. They can’t knock you for having good hygiene! 😇
Maybe I should. Would this be passive aggressive? Probably but I am a petty person when annoyed or provoked.
You could wear something really skanky, and if asked say you were so upset by not wearing perfume, you haven’t showered in 3 days 😆
Or maybe just wear it when not working with that person.
That’s awfull!! I would feel so naked not being allowed to wear perfume to work 😫
Not sure that this would meet requirements but I often spray one or two sprays on a handkerchief (this makes me sound super old school but I ONLY use them for perfume). The scent is so much more powerful than the experience on skin but doesn’t waft as much and is more private. It lasts days and slows down the dry down. There are very very nice handkerchiefs online OR you can embroider on one yourself (I did an iris on my favorite). They are often called pocket squares these days if you search online.
Adding— I’m sorry this happened to you. I know that it much be very upsetting. Hopefully you can find a way to make it work!
“Perfume is the new smoking.” Yes, it seems so. Many people take some kind of moral high ground when it comes to perfume. I have tried to be more circumspect about where I wear scent. There’s nothing like wearing your best perfume and having someone choke and cough and turn red and gasp for breath, acting like you just threw cow poop on them . . . . Allergies are real for some people. I have a friend who is asthmatic who is triggered by strong scents. Her mother’s condition has become so bad that even strong scents outdoors in nature trigger her asthma. So unfortunate. When I was working, my perfume did seem to trigger a few people when we were in conference rooms, so I knew the handwriting was on the wall.
Yes, allergies and asthma are real. And some people do become allergic to something they weren’t allergic to before, with repeated exposure to it.
But it’s a shame that Dawn has been able to wear perfume at work for many years, and now it’s forbidden. Sorry, Dawn!
I’d suggest going easy with the rebellion — maybe seeing for the next little while if your coworkers are okay with the scent of shampoo or a mildly-scented body wash. Trust me, I feel your pain!
It’s tough when a lot of offices are open plan, sometimes with cubicles, sometimes just all open. I know it would bother me to have a lot of noise around that I had no control over. I guess some people don’t want to smell fragrances that they have no control over. (Again, legitimate exceptions for the allergic folks.) And many office buildings use HVAC systems designed in the 1960s and uncomfortable for a large percentage of workers. They often have poor air circulation.
Good luck with the going easy project.
I’m in an open workplace too but have my own sit-stand desk. There are some calls that are piped in to the room because most people in the room have to hear it. It doesn’t bother me but I will need to figure out how to deal with it when I am hosting a call at the same time. I just ordered a stereo headset.
My workplace is scent free, but I wear perfume discreetly. I try to only apply to skin that will be covered up by clothes, and I don’t wear any heavy-hitters to work. Back when my coworker and I shared an office, she let me know on two or three occasions that my perfume was bothering her, so I made a note of which not to wear to work. She is especially sensitive to lilies, tobacco, and pepper notes. Now that we’ve moved to an open office environment, she has not commented on my perfume once.
Today, Saturday (I’m up in the middle of the night), I’m wearing Tom Ford Fougere d’Argent! It’s a delicious, warm fall fragrance that countered the raw Massachusetts weather today while out running errands
Sounds lovely! I have found myself craving a nice fougere. I tried DSH Perfumes Un Soir d’Ete Provencal, and that is lovely. I never get the full experience from sample dabbing, but it didn’t seem to have much lasting power on me. I’ve been considering a full bottle, but part of me thinks I should explore more fougeres first.
Thank you! I was on the fence between Tom Ford’s Fougere Platine and d’Argent and after going back and forth and much sampling and hemming and hawing, I went with a full size bottle of the d’Argent. I’m very pleased with it so far. I accidentally tripped and fell and Tom Ford Lavender Extréme fell into my shopping cart that day too. It was a hard day on the piggy bank!
Ouch, that was a hard fall!
The fougere thing is a bit of a surprise for me. I had cancer treatment 10 years ago, and the chemo turned me into a nauseated lavender hater — this after being a lavender lover. This year I noticed that I’m completely over the lavender problem, in fact I’m craving it. So I’m also curious about the Lavender Extreme!
I saw a video review that compared the TF Lavender Extreme to Molinard lavender, apparently they are very similar with the Molinard being much more affordable.
I wish I had a sample, I’d send it to you. It’s excellent, IMHO
That’s good to know! Thank you for the tip!
Today I’m wearing Unum “But Not Today”. A creepy scent for Halloween season.
bluepinegrove, email me and I will hook you up with some Lavender Extreme. I have a brand new bottle which I was thinking of splitting and may still do. Conversely, some Sephora’s carry it so if you are anywhere near one, pop in.
Finally ordered my Organza Indécence to embrace the fall weather. Order didn’t get trough 3 times, found a better discount voucher and order came through! Just love these little bonuses 😊 Wearing Mandorlo di Sicilia as I’m waiting for the parcel to arrive.
Yay for good deals on great loves!
NST deal experts- I typically ask my DJ for a bottle for Christmas and I have picked out LL Rose 31 which is $$&$$.
Are there any stores that stock LL that have sales or $$ off $$$ before Xmas?
Would YOU trust eBay for LL? I actually love buying partial bottles. Since they can be unscrewed, it’s a bit worrisome. I would not buy from Russia and would check seller feedback, of course. And ask where they bought their bottle.
* I ask my dh. Not my DJ. I wish I had a DJ that would buy me perfume! Hahaha
Lol! I was just going to ask😂
Haha, I did a double take 🤣
Neiman Marcus and Saks have coupons that are good on perfumes. Ask me how I know. The next time I hear of, see or get one, it’s yours. I have also seen very generous cash back rebates from Rakuten and the like.
Yes! I just saw 10% back at NM and 11% back at Saks yesterday. While you would have to wait a little while to get it the cash back would be great
Luckyscent has a 20% off
Special one day a year usually on Or around Black Friday I believe, I don’t think any bottles/brands are excluded.
They carry Le Labo.
Worth a shot.
Busy packing and cleaning, but just about to get outside in the sunshine and walk the dog in Guerlain Rose Barbare.
Smellin’ good!
Safe travels to you!
Good luck with all the travel prep. 🍀
It rained all day yesterday, while still wet there has been some sunshine today.
I didn’t get time to post on Friday but I was participating in Noa l’Eau which is a staple for me in summer, it has the comforting Noa base + an apple and cassis note, and is surprisingly long lasting on my skin, it positively radiates; don’t miss it if you come across it.
I am now considering dinner, a soup maybe, I have also leeks to prepare, wearing Annick Goutal Sables.
I never knew there was a Noa L’eau. You are smelling great in Sables!
Thank you, Lillyjo, I do enjoy Sables so much.
Noa l’Eau, a limited edition originally has been re-issued several times, probably because it’s successful, to my nose the formula has not changed, it is very likeable and easy to wear. I hope you have access to Cacharel in the US.
In my area, Anais Anais is the only one around. When LouLou came out, we had it briefly. Those are the only two I’ve smelled from Cacharel. One of these day’s, I might blind buy Eden. From your description, I think I would like it. Oops! I’m a liar, we also had Noa for a short time, and I smelled it.
I went through 2 bottles of Noa before falling down the perfume rabbit hole. I might have bought another after the second one, but by then Noa was impossible to find. This was before I knew that you could buy perfume on the Internet…
That’s a shame about Cacharel, in Europe, it’s everywhere.
The original Noa is very likeable too, a real sleeper of a scent, you had good taste even pre-perfumista days.
The clouds are so low today, I can almost reach up and touch them. Sotd is Dolce and Gabbana The Only One, from a sample. I like this, a little sweet, a little woody. Thinking of PL67 and Jalapeno today.. really wishing your pets are ok.
Thank you, Lillyjo. Doggie is doing pretty bad. He will go to the ER tomorrow for the main tests. I have been commando all weekend. No enjoyment on wearing perfumes now.
Aw. That sucks. I’m so sorry to hear that Yei’s situation is that grim.
I really hope his condition improves.
I’m very sorry to hear this. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry Perfumelover67.
I hope things will improve tonite.
Keeping good thoughts and prayers for you both.
D&G’s perfume names are very confusing, I bet you smell great, I’m hopelessly late in sniffing newish releases.
Cat news of the day: Pixel is still at the emergency vet. They wanted to keep her over for another night. Her condition has improved, though. I went to see her earlier this afternoon.
SOTD = still commando.
Glad to hear things have improved some. Fingers crossed tomorrow will be even more improvement!
Thanks lillyjo!
I’m glad to hear she is a bit better. I’ve been hoping you would give us an update
Happy to oblige with good news!
So glad you checked in, I was wondering. Hope another night does the trick.
Thank you Robin! It’s been a rough weekend.
Glad the cat is feeling better, and that you got a visit in!
I’m feeling better, too. A couple of regular-strength Advil didn’t do anything much for my headache or other pains, but when I tried a couple of extra-strength Tylenol a few hours later, that finally knocked down the headache, and I was able to move around better, too. Once my OTC allergy medicine kicked in, that cleared up a lot of the congestion. It’s been a bad allergy season.
I’m happy to hear that you are feeling better now.
Good news! Hopefully, she will be back home tomorrow. 🐈
Yep!
Glad to hear pixel-kitty is improving!
Me too. I’m hoping she can come home tomorrow.
That’s good news Jalapeno! I hope she has an easy night.
Still crossing my fingers for tomorrow.
So glad about the better condition of Pixel.
Hopefully everyone is having a quiet Sunday. I’m in Lonesome Rider layered with Incense Extreme, which turned out pretty nice.
Cleaning bathrooms and bagging up items from my parents house for donation tomorrow. But I’m in sparkly earrings and a new YSL lipstick, 102 Rose Naturel,
Does anyone have a go to, dependable recipe for granola bars? Mine seems to be crumbly when I slice them, no matter what recipe I use. I’m starting to think it’s me. 🤨
I’ve never even made regular granola, so I am of no help at all.
I hope pixel kitty gets to come home tomorrow! Sorry it’s been such a rough weekend for you both.
Thank you Nancyleandros.
I have 2 recipes. One turns out too sticky and the other too crumbly. It’s not you.
Aww, that’s a drag!
Well I have had a crazy weekend.
SoTM was Arabie.I enjoyed the spice and it has the most beautiful drydown,. Essences Insensee 2015 by Diptyque is my choice for tonight.