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Wednesday scent of the day 11/20

Posted by Robin on 20 November 2019 280 Comments

Hump Day and Universal Children’s Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I'm in the no-brainer Guerlain Cologne du 68 for a day in waiting rooms.

Reminder: on 11/22, wear a fragrance by Nasomatto, Neela Vermeire Créations, Naomi Goodsir, Nest or Nobile 1942, if you have one. Partial credit for any other small-ish brand that starts with the letter N.

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 Sweet memories [cropped] by Emanuele at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. thegoddessrena says:
    20 November 2019 at 9:41 am

    Another dreary, drizzly day here in Boston so I’m wearing Indigo Vanille. A few more days and then I’ll be in FL, at the beach

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    • Deva says:
      20 November 2019 at 9:52 am

      Same kind of day here, with
      Winter Weather advisory for later today. ? Enjoy Florida!

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    • ringthing says:
      20 November 2019 at 9:56 am

      That’s lovely to look forward to ?

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      20 November 2019 at 10:05 am

      Oh, enjoy Florida! Where are you going? Gulf coast? If you like Cuban food, the Columbia Restaurant is excellent! 🙂

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      • thegoddessrena says:
        20 November 2019 at 10:19 am

        My parents live in Ft Myers so yes Gulf coast. Looking forward to the really fresh grouper and shrimp dishes available in lots of restaurants there

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          20 November 2019 at 11:14 am

          Oh I am SO jealous! I have family and friends in Sarasota. I miss the really fresh seafood! And of course, I had a great tan year-round. There’s no shortage of natural vitamin D! Have fun!

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  2. Coumarin says:
    20 November 2019 at 9:43 am

    Paprika Brasil today. This will be the last of this bottle, though I’ve had a replacement for a few months already. I just love it!

    Have a great day, all! Robin, I hope your day is filled with good news.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:42 am

      My favorite Hermessence! You smell fantastic!

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      • Coumarin says:
        21 November 2019 at 1:53 am

        It’s neck and neck with Epice Marine for me, but it lasts longer. So I wear it more!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      20 November 2019 at 8:05 pm

      THUNK!

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      • Coumarin says:
        21 November 2019 at 2:26 am

        Feels great!!

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  3. Deva says:
    20 November 2019 at 9:48 am

    Hope your wait is short and that the patient’s outcome is the best possible. I’m waiting twins with you, except my wait is much less urgent and emotional here at the auto shop.

    Still in ELDO Fils de Dieu since I’m wearing the same sweater as yesterday, and still smelling fine.

    Apparently, I’m taking the long way home, because I found an excellent contract in Arizona, about an hour south of Sedona. I’m stoked, because it means hiking, biking, and more outdoor time. It will still be pretty cold at night because of the elevation, but the daytime temps should be perfect. It’s in an area that’s been on my radar since I started traveling. I’ll probably go home after that contract is finished mid-March.

    Maybe?

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    • ringthing says:
      20 November 2019 at 9:58 am

      Nice change for you, Deva! Batten down the hatches, you have bad weather on the way 🙁

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      • Deva says:
        20 November 2019 at 10:06 am

        Yep, winter weather advisory here …?

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    • lillyjo says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:10 am

      https://youtu.be/zKGOCOAI_2c
      ????

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      • madtowngirl says:
        20 November 2019 at 12:30 pm

        This is so awesome!?
        I’ve got that one on vinyl, hard to believe it’s been 40 years! I was a pretty hip 11 year old.??

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      • Deva says:
        20 November 2019 at 4:35 pm

        Love Supertramp! Great video, thanks for posting it✌?

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    • Calypso says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:38 am

      That sounds wonderful! It’s so beautiful around there.

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      • Deva says:
        20 November 2019 at 4:37 pm

        I’ve been to the Four Corners area, Monument Valley, and the Grand Canyon, but so looking forward to spending time there to really explore the area at leisure. My previous visits were vacation related where I tried to pack in as much as possible in a short time. Is there anything you recommend as a Can’t Miss?

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    • Elisa P says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:47 am

      Nice detour!

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      • Deva says:
        20 November 2019 at 4:38 pm

        Indeed!

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    • Aurora says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:43 pm

      This sounds ideal, and no more brutal weather.

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      • Deva says:
        20 November 2019 at 4:38 pm

        I may still see some snow at higher elevations, but nothing like here..!

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    • Petunia says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:25 pm

      Oh, Yay! So glad that you found a good contract! You must be counting the minutes until you can leave.

      You smell wonderful today!

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      • Deva says:
        20 November 2019 at 4:39 pm

        Thank you! And yes, I am counting the minutes ?..!

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    • cazaubon says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:12 pm

      Sounds great!

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      • Deva says:
        21 November 2019 at 3:31 pm

        Can’t wait!

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    • apsara says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:32 pm

      that sounds great, Deva!
      Its one of the places my sister and I have on the list for consideration to live together.

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      • Deva says:
        21 November 2019 at 3:32 pm

        Nice! Sounds like a perfect area spend the rest of your life.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      20 November 2019 at 8:04 pm

      Looking forward to hearing about your adventures in AZ!

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      • Deva says:
        21 November 2019 at 3:33 pm

        Well, hoping those don’t include rattlesnake stories! I’m a little concerned about the dog …?

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    • AngelaB says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:21 pm

      Oh I am so excited for you Deva!
      What a fabulous find, and I wish I could experience Arizona up in that area over the winter. I know it is cold. I can imagine some of the discoveries you will find – please share ALL and keep an eye behind & above you for mountain lions PLEASE. (Carry a big stick)

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      • Deva says:
        21 November 2019 at 3:49 pm

        Thanks! I’m hoping we have a good experience with the location and hospital. I’ve had a couple of duds recently, but this particular facility was highly ranked by travel nurses. That’s pretty rare, so I’m stoked. I’ll have to remember to bring my bear spray when we hike. T-Rex would make a tasty snack for a mountain lion, but it has to get through me first. I’m much more than a mouthful ?

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  4. SmokeyToes says:
    20 November 2019 at 9:49 am

    Today’s SOTD is Speziali Fiorentini Fig and Poppy EDP layered over Rober & Gallet’s Fleur de Figuer body oil spray. Happy hump day everyone! 🙂

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    • AngelaB says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:23 pm

      A figgy mood indeed. I get you smell terrific .

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        21 November 2019 at 12:53 am

        Thanks! I do love Fig & Poppy, very spicy and green.

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  5. SheriG says:
    20 November 2019 at 9:54 am

    My hand went straight to Azemour this morning, so that’s my SOTD.

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    • Robin says:
      21 November 2019 at 6:30 pm

      Yum…I am a day late but if I had Azemour with me I’d put that on right now 🙂

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  6. Sebastian says:
    20 November 2019 at 9:54 am

    Royal Oud from Creed. Not really a Creed fan but I find this one fantastic!
    Robin, hoping for good news!

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    • Robin says:
      21 November 2019 at 6:30 pm

      Everything is fine, thanks Sebastian!

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  7. ringthing says:
    20 November 2019 at 10:01 am

    Wishing you good news and comfortable chairs, Robin.
    Wearing Cuir de Lacombe today, I’d forgotten how pretty it is.

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    • Elisa P says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:48 am

      You smell great! Such a good one.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      20 November 2019 at 8:03 pm

      So pretty, and so unfairly dc’ed.

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      • ringthing says:
        20 November 2019 at 9:28 pm

        Like so many 🙁

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  8. PriscillaE says:
    20 November 2019 at 10:02 am

    I’m in Mandragore today, from a decant just received. I accidentally bought two of them, at different times. That’s OK however, since on first wearing I really like it. It is spicy enough for fall, but fresh enough for the 79 degrees we will be having today in my part of Texas. I had hesitated to buy this decant, because it has star anise, which is one of my least favorite notes, but it is not predominant on my skin so far. Lovely.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      20 November 2019 at 10:06 am

      I adore Mandragore, spicy green herbal scent. Beautiful!

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      • viridiaan says:
        20 November 2019 at 7:24 pm

        Me too… and also Mandragore Pourpre which is slightly stronger with some patchouli in the mix. Love them both! ?

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          21 November 2019 at 12:52 am

          I think both are fantastic but love patchouli, so Mandragore Pourpre has the edge over the original.

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    • AngelaB says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:25 pm

      I was playing with that one today too, twin! I brought it to my hairdresser and honestly it smells even better on her. I may give her a decant for the holidays.

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  9. Regina says:
    20 November 2019 at 10:09 am

    Smelling weird in Fleur de Carotte

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    • Petunia says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:30 pm

      ? ?

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    • austenfan says:
      20 November 2019 at 7:02 pm

      Weird and wonderful!

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  10. perfumelover67 says:
    20 November 2019 at 10:18 am

    Thanks everyone for your beautiful birthday wishes yesterday. They really meant a lot to me ❤?. I had a quiet and relaxing dinner at home. It was a nice day.
    Wearing  Jo Malone Orris  & Sandalwood. Love it! I have had already 3 compliments today. I am happy this is part of my collection now.
    Have a peaceful and healthy day everyone! Hope you have good news soon, Robin.

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    • Deva says:
      20 November 2019 at 10:21 am

      Happy to hear you had a relaxing birthday! Hoping the trend continues ?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        20 November 2019 at 10:26 am

        I hope so too! ?

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    • Koyel says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:25 am

      Happy belated birthday! I haven’t smelled that, but it sounds lovely 🙂 Is it new, or did I just miss it in the vast JM lineup?

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      • Baby Dumpling says:
        20 November 2019 at 11:50 am

        It’s been out for three years or so. I like it, but it’s in the cologne intense series which aren’t available in one ounce bottles so I passed. Maybe they’ve introduced them in smaller bottles in the interim. It annoys me that they can’t or won’t do half ounce bottles so you can mix and match more.

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        • perfumelover67 says:
          20 November 2019 at 12:20 pm

          Saks Fifth Avenue and very few discounters still have some 50ml bottles, which is the smallest size they offer. It was sadly discontinued a while ago.

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        • Koyel says:
          20 November 2019 at 2:23 pm

          Ah, the black bottles–no wonder I missed it. I just kind of gloss over that higher priced segment of JM’s scents.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        20 November 2019 at 11:55 am

        Thank you, Koyel! Orris & Sandalwood was released in 2016 and I understand it was discontinued. It is a beautiful orris/violet scent with tons of pepper. Vanilla and amber in the drydown. Good sillage and longevity for a Jo Malone cologne. Worth trying it!

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    • lillyjo says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:47 am

      Glad it was a good birthday. The sandalwood in your sotd must not be too prominent? I know you struggle with that note.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        20 November 2019 at 12:08 pm

        Thank you, Lillyjo! Fortunately, the sandalwood is very light and all the way in the background. It does not bother me at all. Iris and pepper are more prominent on me. That’s why I enjoy it a lot!

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    • pixel says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:19 pm

      Happy belated birthday! I have the Incense & Cedrat from that series, it’s much stronger than typical for JM.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        20 November 2019 at 1:39 pm

        Thank you, Pixel!
        I have not tried yet Incense & Cedrat, but it looks like most of the Intense collection has a very good longevity. I am very glad about it!

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    • cazaubon says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:13 pm

      You smell great, love that one.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        20 November 2019 at 5:27 pm

        Thank you! ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      20 November 2019 at 8:00 pm

      I missed sniffing that particular JM. Several of the Intense perfumes are rather lovely, and I wouldn’t mind getting my hands on the coffret of them that usually shows up around this time of year. I’ve heard mixed reviews on those 9mL bottles, though.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        20 November 2019 at 9:48 pm

        I agree that the Intense line has pretty perfumes. The JM coffrets are always very tempting!

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    • Gail says:
      20 November 2019 at 9:44 pm

      Happy belated birthday, your JM sounds lovely.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        20 November 2019 at 9:46 pm

        Thank you. Gail! I am sure you would like Orris & Sandalwood. The iris note is very prominent.

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    • Laura says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:14 pm

      Happy belated birthday! Orris & Sandalwood is so wonderful. Definitely my fav jo malone.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        20 November 2019 at 11:33 pm

        Thank you, Laura! ?. Orris & Sandalwood and Red Roses are my favorites Jo Malone so far.

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  11. madtowngirl says:
    20 November 2019 at 10:30 am

    I’m in Agar Ebene, thanks to a generous NSTer. To my nose, this is Galop light. I don’t know if it’s listed as a leather scent, but that’s what I get. Galop did not work for me but this one does.
    Joining the rest of the gray and drizzly crew, we need sun. Badly.

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    • lillyjo says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:30 pm

      I guess we are trading sun for warmish temps. It will probably come back with the snow. Galop light sounds good.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        20 November 2019 at 12:42 pm

        I think you’re right, although I would gladly trade 10 degrees for some sun. This gray is not helping my mood. Looks like it’s supposed to be sunny this weekend, when I work.?
        This one is really nice! I think I struggle with leather. Galop and Bottega Veneta, which get a lot of love here, didn’t work for me.

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    • ringthing says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:00 pm

      We are gray and drizzly here too and it’s hard to feel like doing much. I’m just southeast of Lake Michigan and it’s overcast here all winter, our weather man calls it the permacloud lol

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      • madtowngirl says:
        20 November 2019 at 7:03 pm

        Permacloud is right! I’ll take the cold, just give me some sun!

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    • cazaubon says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:15 pm

      Agar Ébène is lovely – like Galop, but without the hideous quince note. 🙂

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      • madtowngirl says:
        20 November 2019 at 7:04 pm

        I agree it is really lovely!

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  12. melissa3boys says:
    20 November 2019 at 10:34 am

    Good luck to your loved one.

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  13. Dawn says:
    20 November 2019 at 10:39 am

    It’s Wednesday and my place of employment called and asked if I could work an extra day next week and that one of my proposed vacation weeks conflicted with another coworker’s. I agreed to the extra day next week. With holiday pay and an extra shift, more Christmas cash in my pocket. Spending the morning in Amouage Lyric. I haven’t decided on what I am going to wear post shower though.

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    • lillyjo says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:28 pm

      I’m picking up an extra shift next week too. As much as I hate going in, I want the money. Do you have to change your vacation plans now?

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      • Dawn says:
        20 November 2019 at 12:32 pm

        I am still on vacation this week and not heading into work this week. Next week I am picking up an extra shift at work. But I have to work it out with another coworker on what week needs to be switched.

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  14. JadainGA says:
    20 November 2019 at 10:40 am

    Best wishes to your family member Robin!

    I’ve been trying to wear some older samples that I’ve long forgotten about, so today I’m in Commodity Platinum Bergamot. GOOD STUFF! How did I forget about this gem?

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    • madtowngirl says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:36 pm

      That is a good one. That whole line has been discontinued.

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    • Robin says:
      21 November 2019 at 7:03 pm

      Thank you Jada! Everything went fine.

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  15. tiffanie says:
    20 November 2019 at 10:49 am

    SotD = Apres L’Ondee

    It rained last night, maybe more sprinkles later, so Apres L’Ondee was my only choice, literally, LOL. 😀

    Robin, you smell fantastic in Cd68! Hope the scented wait is easier than otherwise.

    Google helpfully informs me that Guerlain also has Le Parfum du 68. This I did not need to know, hahaha!

    I’ve been Guerlain-ing all week in Insolence EdT, Terracotta, now Apres L’Ondee. Such an easy house for me to love.

    Happy wild and wonderful Wednesday, NSTers!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      20 November 2019 at 7:57 pm

      You smelled pretty today!

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    • Robin says:
      21 November 2019 at 7:04 pm

      And I never did try the Le Parfum version, but I like the Cologne quite well.

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  16. scentfromabove says:
    20 November 2019 at 11:07 am

    Good Morning Perfumistas and Happy Hump Day! My SOTD is one that I fell in love with from the moment I smelled it. I am wearing “Poppy and Barley” from Jo Malone.
    To me, it’s a stunning fragrance.

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    • Kanuka says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:40 pm

      I liked all the scents from that series. Have you tried the latest magnolia and rose? I haven’t but am curious as it was created by the same perfumer.

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      • cazaubon says:
        20 November 2019 at 5:17 pm

        Magnolia & Rose is really nice.

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  17. Elisa P says:
    20 November 2019 at 11:13 am

    InsitutTres Bien Cologne a la Russe. Really nice light, but substantial, cologne. I’m getting a nod to Shalimar, or maybe Jicky, with the bright citrus, herbs, flowers, and benzoin.
    I hope the wait isn’t too bad, Robin.

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    • Robin says:
      21 November 2019 at 7:05 pm

      Most of the waiting is over…one more night and I will be back in my own lovely bed 🙂

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  18. Koyel says:
    20 November 2019 at 11:16 am

    Joining you in a hospital waiting room, Robin. My mother’s getting surgery today, and I thought I’d get some work done in the waiting room, but some truly evil being decided to turn on TVLand with sound in the waiting room, and I have a hard time focusing with the TV on.

    I’m in Penhaligon’s Halfeti, as it’s one of the handful of scents I have in my parents’ house. But I did wear Mohur on Monday.

    My presence on NST has been very spotty over the past two months. My father passed away from cancer on 17 Sept, and I’ve been pretty emotionally unstable ever since–fine one minute, in tears the next. And emotional support from friends didn’t at all go the way I expected. I received surprising amounts of kindness from avenues I didn’t foresee, but the person I thought was my closest friend completely abandoned me. So that’s been a mixed bag; I guess it’s a chance to reevaluate the people in my life.

    In celebration of Universal Children’s Day (and how presumptuous to assume that they entire universe would want to celebrate it today!), I am hunkered down in the children’s area of the waiting room. I’m pretty diminutive, so I fit on the children’s chairs, and this corner of the waiting room is blessedly empty.

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    • lillyjo says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:42 am

      Sweet Koyel, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. It’s incredibly hard to lose a parent. I’m also sorry your friend wasn’t able to be there for you. Take kindness wherever you find it, or it finds you. I wish the best for you and your mother.

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      • Koyel says:
        20 November 2019 at 7:20 pm

        Thank you, lillyjo. It is. Thanks for your kind wishes. Her surgery went fine and she’s recovering now 🙂

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    • Calypso says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:42 am

      Oh, gosh, what a tough time for you, losing your father and now your mother having surgery. I’m sorry you’re going through this and that on top of it your best friend did not prove supporting. I wonder why that was. I am glad you DID get some help from others, though. I hope your mother’s outcome will be good. I know the stress of waiting rooms and also hate them with loud TV’s. Recently I’ve been in a few where they had beautiful fish tanks and I found them quite restful. Hang in there.

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      • Koyel says:
        20 November 2019 at 7:21 pm

        Thank you, Calypso. A waiting room with fish tanks sounds like the kindest waiting room possible. My mother is recovering nicely post-surgery.

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    • flopper says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:53 am

      My most heartfelt sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your father. It is tough to lose a parent – all the best to you and for your mom during her surgery. Sending a virtual hug.

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      • Koyel says:
        20 November 2019 at 7:22 pm

        Thank you, flopper. 2019 was not a good year for me. My mother’s surgery went smoothly and she’s recovering well now.

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    • Elisa P says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:04 pm

      Oh, dear Koyel. I assumed that might be the case. So sorry you are going through all of this. And intermittent tears is not emotional instability; it’s totally normal grief, so be easy on yourself and let whatever comes come.
      I identify totally with your experience with friends and found myself confused and abandoned by people who I thought were close to me, especially when my older brother died. But, people are generally freaked out by death and sometimes don’t know what to say or how to respond so they avoid instead. Especially younger people who haven’t experienced the death of someone close to them, I find. Still disappointing, though.
      Hoping your mom’s surgery is uneventful. Hugs!

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      • Koyel says:
        20 November 2019 at 7:24 pm

        Thank you, Elisa P. And thanks for the reassurances. I’m so sorry about what you went through. I’ve been thinking a lot today about how many roles we ask friends to fill, and how a person you love to spend time with may not be a person who is good in a crisis. Maybe it’s not fair to expect to find both those things in the same person.

        My mother’s surgery was completely and blessedly uneventful; she’s recovering now 🙂

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    • Kanuka says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:20 pm

      I am so sorry Koyel. What an extremely painful time for you and I am sending you my love.

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      • Koyel says:
        20 November 2019 at 7:24 pm

        Thank you, Kanuka. It’s been a tough year.

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    • Koenigsberg says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:36 pm

      So sorry to hear about your Dad, Koyel, and I hope all goes well for your mother today. I have noticed that people panic when they don’t know the “right thing” to say or do, when someone dies. And indeed I worried about it, until it struck me that there just wasn’t a “right thing”, and all I needed to do was “be brsve” talk without being sure of what to say, and listen, and maybe offer to do practical stuff since even bereaved people need to keep the wheels turning.

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      • Koyel says:
        20 November 2019 at 7:25 pm

        Thanks, Koenigsberg. And what good advice that is. I appreciate your kind words.

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    • Aurora says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:49 pm

      It’s good to see you here Koyel. Sorry that you are on a rollercoaster. Be kind to yourself.

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      • Koyel says:
        20 November 2019 at 7:25 pm

        Thank you, Aurora.

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    • stinker_kit says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:53 pm

      Dear Koyel, grief can be very isolating and indeed, let kindness and understanding find you! My heart goes out to you, I understand how difficult it is to lose your Father. I hope all goes well with your Mother. I am picturing you in your little chair and meditating on healing and joy for you.

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      • Koyel says:
        20 November 2019 at 7:27 pm

        Thank you, stinker_kit; what a kind benediction. My mother’s surgery went well, and she’s now recovering great.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:54 pm

      Oh Koyel, I am so, so very sorry to read of your father’s passing. I noticed your absence and hoped this was not the case. As ElisaP said, being fine one minute and tears the next sounds completely normal to me. There is no “right” way to grieve, it looks different for everyone. I’m sorry your friend was not there for you. I hope you’ve found others that have been. Lean on them, they will help you through.☺️
      I hope everything goes well for your mother. Hugs to you, my perfume friend.

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      • Koyel says:
        20 November 2019 at 10:12 pm

        Thank you, madtowngirl <3 So far, everything has gone well with my mother.

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    • ringthing says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:18 pm

      Oh Koyel, I’m so sorry you are going through so much at once. Give yourself plenty of time and kindness, grief is something that you don’t know how it will be until you get there. Big hugs to you. PS, is anyone else watching TVLand? Ask the receptionist for the remote ?

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 10:22 am

        Thank you, ringthing. I ended up leaving the waiting room soon after, and by the time I came back, someone had turned the TV way down. And in any case the surgery went well, so my stress reduced quickly.

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        • ringthing says:
          21 November 2019 at 12:04 pm

          I’m glad ❤️

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    • pixel says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:24 pm

      Hope your mom’s surgery goes well.

      Sorry to hear about your friend. Some people just freeze around death, perhaps your friendship will resume later. I still feel badly for not being there for a friend when I was in my 20s (yes, he was gracious enough to resume our friendship later, and it still continues, decades later). It took me a lot of years to sort out that funerals are for the living, so go; there’s no way to fix it, so just be there. Turning up counts for a lot.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 10:23 am

        Thank you, pixel; it did go well. Thanks for sharing your story; it’s good to hear that there is a path back. I don’t see it yet for me and my friend, but hopefully with more time, I will.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:25 pm

      Koyel, I am so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I hope your mother’s surgery goes fine and she has a speedy recovery. Sending healing thoughts and all the peace you and your family need right now.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 10:25 am

        Thank you, pl67 <3

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    • Holly says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Oh Koyel, my heart goes out to you. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Sending love, hugs, prayers and hope for gentler times to arrive.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 11:35 am

        Thank you, Holly. I hope for them, too.

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    • Petunia says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:41 pm

      Adding my heartfelt sympathies for your loss and wishing the the best for your mother today.
      I lost my father when I was 29 and the only thing that helped me was the passage of time. So sorry that you had to go through this, it’s never easy. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 12:09 pm

        Thank you, Petunia. I am so sorry for your untimely loss, too.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      20 November 2019 at 2:07 pm

      There is no right way to grieve. My heart breaks for you..

      Before you write your friendships off, take a deep breath, if you can. It is a really hard time for you and your are dealing and projecting lots of different emotions. Many people close to you don’t know what to say or do when this loss happens, and it is difficult and uncomfortable for them to offer you support. Instead of having the expectations that these people around you have to love and support you the way you want them to, you have to accept the kind of love they are capable of giving.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 12:11 pm

        Thank you, ltsg. And thank you for the advice. I think it will take me a while to have that level of understanding; right now, it hurts too much. But I hope to get there soon.

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    • apsara says:
      20 November 2019 at 2:13 pm

      Oh Koyel, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. My dad has been gone 12 years now and I still miss him. The tincture of time helps, but it’s all too soon for you. Just go day by day.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 12:16 pm

        Thank you, apsara, and I am sorry for your loss, too.

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    • Amyitis says:
      20 November 2019 at 2:30 pm

      Dear Koyel
      I was wondering about your father this weekend, but did not dare ask, as I do not manage to read NST on some days. My heartfelt sympathy to you. I was 33 years old when I lost my father and I was perhaps closer to him than to my mother. It has been 15 years and, just thinking about his death now, fills me with profound sadness. The thing is, though my children never met him, I tell them all about him (he had a wonderful sense of humour) and I see him in my eldest son’s slow smile and easygoing demeanour. I’ve read a quote loosely saying that one only dies when the last person who remembers you, have died. That is true.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 1:01 pm

        Thank you, Amyitis. And I’m sorry for your loss. I hope both your father and mine will be remembered for a long time.

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    • TriesToBeClassy says:
      20 November 2019 at 2:43 pm

      I am so sorry for your loss Koyel. I have not been on NST as much these last few months and must have missed some of your updates.

      I hope the surgery and recovery are uneventful.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 1:04 pm

        Thank you, ttbc. My mother has been discharged and so far everything is going fine.

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    • nebbe says:
      20 November 2019 at 3:00 pm

      Will be thinking of you and your family. Sending healing energy your way. What gets me through the low points of missing my dad is feeling his presence with me all the time. I hope you find your own comfort in the middle of the storm.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 1:05 pm

        Thank you, nebbe. I’ll try to look for that consolation <3

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    • floragal says:
      20 November 2019 at 3:26 pm

      I’m so sorry for your dad’s passing, Koyel. Very hard and can’t imagine with emotion involved. One day at a time. Go east on yourself, and sending a big hug.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 1:06 pm

        Thank you, floragal <3

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    • Eschmeling says:
      20 November 2019 at 4:09 pm

      I’m sorry to hear about your father’s passing – I had noticed, like many, that you weren’t around here much and assumed this was probably not a good sign. I hope your mom’s surgery will go well. Like others said, not all our friends are good with handling death – but I still think that they ought to try harder if they are your friends, even if it’s hard or awkward for them. We had a number of memorials to attend recently, and I feel we just needed to show up to show those left behind that we honor their loss.
      Some of my friends didn’t react much when my mother passed away 5 years ago, and it’s often people who have not themselves really experienced any death in their families.
      I hope your mom’s surgery goes well and that you have other friends who are rallying for you!

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 1:41 pm

        Thank you, Eschmeling. Her surgery went well and we just got home from the hospital. I’m so sorry for the losses you’ve suffered recently, and for the loss of your mother. <3

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    • LizzieB says:
      20 November 2019 at 4:11 pm

      Oh dear Koyel, I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. I echo others in saying your emotions are normal. Be patient with yourself in grief. It can often surprise you on when and how it appears and the forms it takes. But there’s tremendous beauty on the other side of those tears in your love and memories.

      My best wishes for your mom’s surgery and a swift recovery.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 1:42 pm

        Thank you, LizzieB, both for your condolences and for your kind and encouraging words.

        My mother’s recovery is going well so far; we just got home from the hospital.

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    • Barqs says:
      20 November 2019 at 4:15 pm

      Koyel, I am very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers for you in this sorrowful time.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 1:45 pm

        Thank you, Barqs <3

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    • neyronrose says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:05 pm

      My condolences on your father’s passing, Koyel. *Hugs* I see that some of the folks above said that there was no one “right” way to grieve. I agree. People have many different feelings in various moments during their grief process, and your mind and heart don’t have a set timetable of when you might feel a particular emotion.

      I hope your mother’s surgery goes well.

      Take care of yourself, please. *more hugs* I’ve been thinking of you.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 1:47 pm

        Thank you, neyronrose <3 the surgery went well, and my mother is now safely home from the hospital 🙂

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    • Deva says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:16 pm

      Joining everyone and sending my condolences. Try not to be too hard on yourself or others- we all do the best we can during times like this. I’ve been there too, and the hidden blessing is we all learn, grow, and become better humans because of these terrible events.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 1:59 pm

        Thank you, Deva. I hope you’re right.

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    • cazaubon says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:27 pm

      Dear Koyel, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved father. Sending you lots of comforting thoughts and healing prayers for your mom. I hope at some point you can talk to your friend about why she wasn’t there for you in your time of need, it’s quite possible she felt scared and uncomfortable and withdrew, but she still cares about you. I’m glad you did get support from places you didn’t expect it, that always feels good. Be gentle with yourself and visit here when you can. {{{hugs}}}

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 2:31 pm

        Thank you, cazaubon. I hope so, too; I can’t yet, but I hope to be able to soon.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      20 November 2019 at 6:02 pm

      Koyel, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I’ve thought of you over the last couple months hoping that wasn’t the case. Like others said, I think your grieving sounds completely “normal.” My friend recently lost her stepdad and described hers similarly. I’m sorry that your friend is disappointing you. I’m not sure what exactly has gone on, but it may be worth being direct with them and telling them your needs. I hope they do end up being there for you. Sending you my love.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 2:31 pm

        Thank you, trf. It does feel comforting to hear that this is the path many people go down in the grieving process.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      20 November 2019 at 7:54 pm

      Very sorry to hear about your dad’s passing, Koyel. My deepest sympathies. Sadly, I suspected this might be the case. I remember bits and pieces of what happened when my own father passed away unexpectedly. It’s been over 30 years, but there are some things that I still find painful. For example, I can not bear to hear “Taps” played.

      However, what you are describing with your emotions sounds like normal grieving. The process is messy and unpredictable, and has its own schedule. Be gentle with yourself.

      Also, best wishes and healing thoughts for your mother as she is going thru surgery and recovery. Hugs.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 6:23 pm

        Thank you, Jalapeno <3 I expect I'll also have lifelong triggers. I'm sorry for yours.

        My mother's surgery went well 🙂 She is limited in mobility, but we are home and she is gossiping up a storm with a friend.

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    • gvillecreative says:
      20 November 2019 at 9:32 pm

      Koyel, I’m glad you posted and shared. I’m sorry to hear of your father’s passing and your mother’s poor health. It can be so hard to love someone so much and to lose them. I’m glad that you found support that you did not expect and suspect that given time, people will continue to surprise you, including your close friend who missed the mark in these past two months. As others have stated, it’s hard to understand this pain (and how to show up for someone) if you haven’t gone through it. Give yourself some time; the sorrow may shift to recognizing the connection you still feel with your father. He likely taught you so much and made a permanent mark on your heart. Look there; you will feel him. Hang in there ok?

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 6:28 pm

        Thank you so much, gvillecreative. You’re right. I look forward to feeling that shift. Thank you for your kind and wise words.

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    • Gail says:
      20 November 2019 at 10:10 pm

      I’m so very sorry to hear about your Dad, Koyel. It is very upsetting when you can’t ‘count’ on your people. I hope your friend will be able to share with you why there was that reaction. But it is nice that you found support in unexpected places.

      Be kind to yourself and allow yourself the time you need to heal. Sending you and your Mom hugs! Glad she is recovering from her surgery.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 6:57 pm

        Thank you for your kind words, Gail.

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    • FearsMice says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:11 pm

      Koyel, I’m awfully sorry to hear of your dad’s passing; sending you and your mother my deepest sympathies and warmest hugs.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 7:20 pm

        Thank you, FearsMice.

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    • Laura says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:35 pm

      I’m so sorry Koyel. ❤️

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 7:20 pm

        Thank you, Laura.

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    • AngelaB says:
      20 November 2019 at 11:44 pm

      What wonderful advice everyone has given you Koyel, I can’t possibly add anything new but second all these great offers of support and sympathy. My experience was very much like yours, It means more than you’ll know that you can offer such support and companionship to your mother right now.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 7:22 pm

        Thank you, AngelaB; I really have appreciated all the advice I’ve gotten above, and all the support.

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    • She-ra says:
      21 November 2019 at 12:22 am

      I’m so very sorry for your loss, Koyel.

      My dad passed away just over a year ago last November and then my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer the next month and passed away two months later in February. It has been very tough and I can relate to everything you have said. As the holidays draw nearer, I sometimes feel right back in the thick of grief.

      Please take good care of yourself. I hope your mom has a quick recovery. Great big hugs to you.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 7:23 pm

        She-ra, I am so very, very sorry. What a very difficult time that was for you. Wishing you all my best and sending you love to get you through the holidays. And thank you for your kind thoughts to me.

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    • Robin says:
      21 November 2019 at 7:34 pm

      Koyel, That is so hard, I’m sorry.

      It probably doesn’t help, but I lost my sister about 10 years ago now, and that was my first big loss, and I realized then that I had NEVER been an adequate friend to anyone who lost someone. I just didn’t know.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 7:42 pm

        Thank you, Robin. I’m sorry for your loss, too.

        I do understand your point. Not having my close friend there for me reminded me to be more proactively kind to the people I love who need me.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 November 2019 at 11:39 pm

      Oh, Koyel, I am so sorry for your loss. I had missed this entire thread when I left my unexpected treasure find of my parents’ engagement jewelry which they had kept separate from the “normal” jewelry (and distributed before they passed). I hope the memories of your father remain with you. You were there for him while he was healthy and then again when he was not. As for your friend, I echo what others have said about her not knowing how to deal with death and probably thought you wanted space after the intense weeks / months of uncertainty.

      I’m glad your mom’s surgery went well.

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      • Koyel says:
        23 November 2019 at 10:31 am

        Thank you, hajusuuri <3 (your unexpected treasure sounded wonderful, by the way)

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  19. apsara says:
    20 November 2019 at 11:31 am

    It’s national Botox Day too!!
    Booked my appointment.
    Some Satori post shower as I tackle setting up my home office.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:58 pm

      Ha! This made me lol. Who knew? Not me apparently.?

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      • Deva says:
        20 November 2019 at 5:18 pm

        Me either! ?

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    • apsara says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:35 pm

      Clearly I have a job to do here to keep you updated on cosmetic procedures. I accept that responsibility 🙂

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      • Deva says:
        20 November 2019 at 6:32 pm

        Is there such a thing as “whole body Botox”..? I’d sign up for it! ??

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  20. Oakland Fresca says:
    20 November 2019 at 11:45 am

    Sending sympathy to all who are sitting in waiting rooms… truly they are the most liminal zones of human existence. There is no way to speed up or slow down time– just breathe.

    There is a wonderful poem by Elizabeth Bishop called “In the Waiting Room. Not about a stressful wait, but a child’s perspective on the moments that stretch out for a family member sitting outside the action–part of it, and not part of it.

    In Naomi Goodsir’s Or du Serail.

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    • Kanuka says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:33 pm

      Do you have “poems in the waiting room” in the US? i’m sure you do…small booklets of poems, usually by local poets

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        20 November 2019 at 12:40 pm

        No! Never heard of it. Looks like it exists in NZ and the UK. What an interesting idea. Waiting room moments can look so similar, but the stakes are so wildly different from person to person.

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        • Kanuka says:
          20 November 2019 at 12:46 pm

          It’s a fantastic addition. I don’t know how it works in the UK ( where it started) but here we have take home booklets and cards of poems. I think there may be an annual competition and the winning poems get added to the series. The poems tend to be a mix…some medical/ health related but others landscape themed.

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      • ringthing says:
        20 November 2019 at 1:19 pm

        What a great idea.

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    • cazaubon says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:31 pm

      You smell fabulous.

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        20 November 2019 at 9:51 pm

        You know, I kinda do! 😉

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  21. Calypso says:
    20 November 2019 at 11:48 am

    Good morning. It’s warm and windy here in Houston and rather cloudy. Might rain later. I’m wearing Patchouli 24 and delighting in its peculiarly appealing burnt-rubber smell. (I just got a decant after realizing recently that my old ones were empty.) Later today I plan to go visit Mom and then meet a friend for the movie The Good Liar. Looking forward to watching Mirren and McKellan work their magic together! Senior romance–sounds fun to me! (Don’t I wish!)
    Best wishes to your family member, Robin.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:00 pm

      That movie does look good! I almost took myself to see it the other day, please report back!

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    • LizzieB says:
      20 November 2019 at 4:12 pm

      Yes, ditto on reporting back.

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  22. Baby Dumpling says:
    20 November 2019 at 12:00 pm

    Bvlgari Omnia. I like a few of the Omnias, and they’re cheap online. However, do not like the clunky bottles. Why a company which makes the most beautiful and timeless jewelry decided to put a whole army of flankers in tacky bottles is beyond me. Luxury house, solid scents, and a bottle tweens might squee over with a little more sparkle. Ugh. The tea bottles are so gorgeous, then these ugly squat little things.

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    • Dorsey says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:16 pm

      A solid justification to get the much more reasonably sized travel spray!

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      • Baby Dumpling says:
        20 November 2019 at 3:23 pm

        Where can I get those?

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        • Dorsey says:
          20 November 2019 at 3:29 pm

          Sephora has travel sizes online

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    • stinker_kit says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:04 pm

      I feel your pain! I love the original Omnia but the bottle is clunky and ugly and hard to use.

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      • Regina says:
        20 November 2019 at 2:37 pm

        That mini is awful. There is no way to open it without getting Omnia everywhere.

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        • Regina says:
          20 November 2019 at 2:37 pm

          oops wrong thread! see ringthing below

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    • ringthing says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:23 pm

      You smell great and I agree about the Omnia bottles. I bought a mini first, years ago, then couldn’t figure out how to open it and ended up breaking part of the plastic off lol.

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      • Baby Dumpling says:
        20 November 2019 at 3:25 pm

        Lol. I did that with Lolita Lempicka. Not only do I smell great, I picked some orange leaves and am enjoying 74 degrees and neroli tea.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      20 November 2019 at 2:08 pm

      I love Omnia!

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    • Deva says:
      20 November 2019 at 6:34 pm

      Love Omnia, hate the bottle AND the spray mechanism. It dribbles out, almost as if the bottle has stress incontinence…??

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      • Jalapeno says:
        20 November 2019 at 7:46 pm

        ?

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  23. MMKinPA says:
    20 November 2019 at 12:02 pm

    Trying out Bruno Fazzolari’s new Zdravetz. An herbal, rosy, woody perfume. I’m not the biggest rose fan so I was skeptical but I kind of like it. Came in a sample pack with Corpse Reviver which is what I really wanted to try – a boozy gourmand.

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    • Deva says:
      20 November 2019 at 6:35 pm

      I’ve got my eye in that boozy gourmand!

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  24. lucasai says:
    20 November 2019 at 12:05 pm

    Back from Warsaw today. Spent half a day on a train. Wore Memo Winter Palace for a trip back home.

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  25. Dorsey says:
    20 November 2019 at 12:15 pm

    Buckling down and accepting icy season in Tobacco Vanille.

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    • Aurora says:
      20 November 2019 at 12:50 pm

      It’s a good one for cold weather.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:02 pm

      Acceptance is the only way to go. Resistance is futile, isn’t it? Stay safe!

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  26. Kanuka says:
    20 November 2019 at 12:30 pm

    Sorry about your waiting room day but hope things go well. Nothing like a waiting room for catching up on slightly sticky pre-2014 Time magazines, the latest Jennifer Anniston gossip and Wooden Boat magazines. More grey weather here. We have had a week of squalls and hail, and the temperature never seems to rise above 14 C. Wearing Al Oudh for a bit of warmth

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    • Robin says:
      21 November 2019 at 7:38 pm

      The days of magazines in waiting rooms are over — at least, here in this hospital. No magazines, and everyone is staring at their own phone or laptop.

      So, I am none the wiser about Jennifer Aniston gossip, which is a shame, and now I wonder how is People magazine staying in business?

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  27. lillyjo says:
    20 November 2019 at 12:39 pm

    Mugler is going to have 25 percent off for Black Friday. I’m looking at the Angel Croisiere, a very juicy happy Angel. Sotd is La Danza Delle libellule. I layered it over BBW Champagne honey apple body cream.

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    • Kanuka says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:14 pm

      An angel a day keeps the snow away!

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      • lillyjo says:
        20 November 2019 at 1:24 pm

        I will believe!?

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      • Petunia says:
        20 November 2019 at 1:44 pm

        I wish that were true!

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    • ringthing says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:25 pm

      I love the Croisiere bottle!

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      • lillyjo says:
        20 November 2019 at 2:48 pm

        They really did a great job with it.

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        • Baby Dumpling says:
          20 November 2019 at 3:29 pm

          If only I could find a Mugler I like. The bottles and ads are beautiful. How I love the original little angry star bottle. However the stuff inside was cooked up at Chernobyl. Sorry.

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          • apsara says:
            20 November 2019 at 5:36 pm

            hehehehehe

    • cazaubon says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:33 pm

      That layering combo sounds great!

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      • lillyjo says:
        20 November 2019 at 6:42 pm

        They work well together, I’m also going to try it with the caramel body butter that was out a few years back.

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  28. Jiji says:
    20 November 2019 at 12:41 pm

    SotD was Iris Nazarena

    Attended a conference today, it was very interesting and (also important haha 😉 lunch was good and vegetarian. yay!
    Though I am not a vegetarian myself, I support this development of ‘vegetarian = the new normal’.

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    • Petunia says:
      20 November 2019 at 1:45 pm

      You smell lovely! I hope your new job is going well.

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      • Jiji says:
        20 November 2019 at 5:44 pm

        Thanks!
        The new job is really nice!
        I am so glad I took this step.

        To be honest, it was stressful sometimes…(deciding to leave, being without work for a while), but this new job energizes and challenges me. So good to have that feeling again.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      20 November 2019 at 3:19 pm

      Gorgeous iris! You smell fantastic!

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      • Jiji says:
        20 November 2019 at 5:44 pm

        Thank you!

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    • cazaubon says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:34 pm

      You smell great, and I agree with your sentiments about vegetarian meals.

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      • Jiji says:
        20 November 2019 at 5:52 pm

        Quality of vegetarian/vegan food is great nowadays!
        So tasty, and sometimes the more adventurous option on the menu. 🙂

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  29. stinker_kit says:
    20 November 2019 at 1:02 pm

    Still trying my Chatillon Lux samples. Santal Auster is really breath taking, especially if you love your sandalwood on a bed of very dry patchouli, styrax, castoreum and oud. A handsome, arid perfume. Also Lamplight Penance, there is a great Luca Turin review of this perfume on his website and in the new Guide.

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  30. pixel says:
    20 November 2019 at 1:18 pm

    NV Ashoka today. I tried to go for NV Trayee but the saffron punched me in the nose. Enjoying Ashoka more than usual.

    We were supposed to be in the latest PG&E blackout zone but they changed their minds yesterday, which is good. And we had some rain last night! And one huge thunderclap! Perhaps winter is coming after all.

    Hope everyone’s waiting rooms are tolerable. Though somehow times moves so very slowly in waiting rooms…

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    • Eschmeling says:
      20 November 2019 at 4:12 pm

      Please send the rain just few miles east, please! Your almost scent-twin in Niral.

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    • cazaubon says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:35 pm

      Rain and wind here today in San Diego, winter has arrived! 😉

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      • apsara says:
        20 November 2019 at 5:37 pm

        Rain here in LA, too. And last Sunday I had the AC on!

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  31. Hilde says:
    20 November 2019 at 1:25 pm

    Good luck and best wishes to everyone in waiting rooms, worrying about loved ones!!

    I’ve recently fallen for oldish Givenchys…does anyone have experience with the l’Interdit mythical-version?

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    • Robin says:
      21 November 2019 at 7:39 pm

      I do not, but thank you!

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  32. Lovestosmellgood says:
    20 November 2019 at 1:41 pm

    I am a later than usual to the party.
    I just waited online for 2 hours to see the Yayoi Kusama’s “Every Day I Pray for Love,” exhibit.
    I ran out of the my home this morning and could still smell 31 RC from yesterday so that is my SOTD

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    • Regina says:
      20 November 2019 at 3:52 pm

      I love her! Was it worth it?

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        20 November 2019 at 3:59 pm

        yes!

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  33. Petunia says:
    20 November 2019 at 1:49 pm

    Thinking of you today Robin.

    I’m wearing Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois. I LOVE ? this scent. It will be my next FB purchase for sure. Plus, I received two unexpected compliments today. That never happens.

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    • austenfan says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:35 pm

      I tried the first Barrois about a year ago and loved it. Apparently this Ganymede one is softer.

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      • Petunia says:
        20 November 2019 at 5:41 pm

        It is soft but still very present, if that makes sense? People can smell it. A woman walked into my office today and immediately remarked, “Who smells so nice?” People rarely comment about perfume in my workplace. If they do, it’s usually to complain.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      20 November 2019 at 7:44 pm

      Congrats on the perfume compliments! Those are such a treat to receive.

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  34. TriesToBeClassy says:
    20 November 2019 at 2:46 pm

    Late check in today, with faint remnants of Naomi Goodsir Iris Cendre.

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    • cazaubon says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:35 pm

      Nice choice!

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  35. nebbe says:
    20 November 2019 at 3:02 pm

    SJP Lovely again, the work uniform. Good thing it is so wearable.

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    • Robin says:
      21 November 2019 at 7:39 pm

      Yes it is!

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  36. floragal says:
    20 November 2019 at 3:29 pm

    Just a quick drop by, wearing Carnal Flower today.
    Taking a coffee break. Week 5 of new job and finally feeling ok about all the change. No complaints about the new co. or colleagues, just very different and miss my comfort zone.

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    • austenfan says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:35 pm

      Smelling good!

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    • cazaubon says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:36 pm

      Glad to hear things are settling in at work.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      20 November 2019 at 7:43 pm

      Gorgeous perfume!

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  37. Barqs says:
    20 November 2019 at 4:07 pm

    Chloe EdP. I may pass this one on to my daughter. I tried wearing it over the summer, and didn’t care for it on me. Today was nice and cool, so I gave it another try. I guess I can file it under the “I like the way it smells on others, but not on me”.

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    • Laura says:
      21 November 2019 at 12:32 am

      Have you tried the new Chloe l’Eau? It’s lovely!

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  38. tannina says:
    20 November 2019 at 4:11 pm

    Tested Tauer Incense Flash this morning, then topped it with Felanilla.
    Today i got my mini of Les Annees BIS. Nice powdery and fruity citrus. Its good but not FB worthy for me.

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    • Petunia says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:36 pm

      I was curious about Bis. Thanks for the “mini” review.

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    • cazaubon says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:39 pm

      I’m expecting my BIS tomorrow, will report in when I can.

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  39. Eschmeling says:
    20 November 2019 at 4:15 pm

    In Niral. I put half of the sample vial on and it’s still a pretty faint scent. Does Neela Vermeire do any Black Fridays or other sales? A girl can dream, right? 🙂 (I have a hard time when the price of the fragrance approaches second hand Hermes scarf territory).
    Robin, I hope the wait is not too long and the outcome good!

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  40. LizzieB says:
    20 November 2019 at 4:21 pm

    My goodness we miss a lot when not checking in every day. Sending my best wishes to everyone in waiting rooms and dealing with dental issues. I’m already getting sweaty palms thinking about my cleaning scheduled for early December….

    Been wearing OJ Vanille d’Iris today and yesterday. As hajusuuri once commented, it seems neither vanilla nor iris. It’s pleasant, not a favorite, but easy to wear in chilly weather.

    Had a rather diverse cultural day yesterday. Saw Ford vs Ferrari in the local IMAX. Very enjoyable but I almost would have liked even more technical stuff on the race car design. In the evening, we went to a string quartet performance of Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ. It included projected artwork and some vocal work. Stunningly beautiful music. And a nice walk home after.

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    • Robin says:
      21 November 2019 at 7:40 pm

      That is a seriously diverse day!

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  41. neyronrose says:
    20 November 2019 at 4:47 pm

    Trying to catch up on NST before midnight…Just put on Nobile 1942 Le Petit Chocolatier # 1, Confiture.

    I haven’t done anything to celebrate Children’s Day. I was happy that Chaos Day (a few days ago) was actually less chaotic for me than many days I’ve experienced. Go figure.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      20 November 2019 at 7:42 pm

      Your SOTD is a favorite chocolate scent of yours, right?

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      • neyronrose says:
        21 November 2019 at 2:54 am

        Out of the set of three, Confiture is the sweetest scent, and also has fruity notes. Yes, I like that best on its own. The information on the box of the three sorts of the chocolate perfume recommends mixing them. I’m sure I’ll try that sometime, too. And I’ll try mixing the more bitter dark chocolate scent with sweeter vanilla perfumes or some such.

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  42. austenfan says:
    20 November 2019 at 4:53 pm

    Really late to the party this time after a very long day at work. Only just got back and it’s nearly 11 pm here.
    Scent of the day was the pretty much perfect Bois d’Encens. It kept me relatively sane during a mad day. The other thing that helped was a large thermos with MF Pleine Lune.

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    • Petunia says:
      20 November 2019 at 5:38 pm

      That is a very long day. I hope tomorrow is a bit easier.

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      • austenfan says:
        20 November 2019 at 6:03 pm

        It will be. No worries ?

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  43. cazaubon says:
    20 November 2019 at 5:38 pm

    Also late to the party, in NG Cuir Velours.

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    • Laura says:
      21 November 2019 at 12:33 am

      What is your impression of CV?

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      • cazaubon says:
        21 November 2019 at 9:52 am

        I love it. It’s rather close to Parfum d’Empire Cuir Ottoman, with that « makeup in a suede purse » smell.

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  44. Jalapeno says:
    20 November 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Another latecomer! Today was mild and grey for the most part, but a little bit of sun did peak out late in the afternoon.

    SOTD = back in Rihanna Rogue. I have the cute little 0.25 ounce bottle. A perfect size!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      20 November 2019 at 7:40 pm

      Argh, that should be “peek”!

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  45. foxbins says:
    20 November 2019 at 7:26 pm

    I’m late, too! I had to ditch the pups and kitties early this morning to make a last-minute doctor’s appointment. He’s booked until late January so I asked for a call if there was a cancellation. I have shrunk an inch over 18 months! Ugh. On my way home I passed a shirtless bicyclist, it’s about 54F here, so when I came home I put on cozy No. 22 parfum. The kitties on my lap are keeping me warm.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      20 November 2019 at 7:41 pm

      Wow, that bicyclist you passed is made of sturdy stuff!

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  46. hajusuuri says:
    20 November 2019 at 8:40 pm

    SOTD = Dior Addict

    Vanilla! Tonka! Sandalwood! and some flowers!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Fd5RghzbO/?igshid=12wt7md6kiup3

    In other news, I found a fireproof box in a very unlikely place: the linen closet. The keys were attached to the box ?. I couldn’t get it open so I left it for the next day (yesterday). After fiddling around a little bit more and turning the key 3 times, the lock disengaged! So, having no clue what’s inside, I gingerly opened it and voila! it contains my parents’ engagement-related jewelry accoutrements which were not traditional: an individually hand-knotted pearl necklace, pearl earrings with a screw back for unpierced ears, a college ring (more on this) and a gold Omega watch engraved with dad’s name and engagement date ?. Wow! I have to say I’ve seen the watch before but forgot all about it because dad’s everyday watch was a huge stainless steel Seiko. Anyway, the big surprise was the college ring from Tri-State College which is now known as Trine University (Angola, IN). What the what? And now the diploma I saw while looking through papers was actually a Mechanical Engineering degree from Tri-State College and not the paper version of an engraved metal diploma for a Mining Engineering degree from the Colorado School of Mines (we all knew about this since he was well-spoken when it came to assessing new companies looking for investors for speculative mining). Gobsmacked in a very good way.

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    • Deva says:
      20 November 2019 at 8:50 pm

      Wow, that’s amazing! What will you do with the contents?

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      • hajusuuri says:
        20 November 2019 at 9:57 pm

        Need to discuss with the sibs. My vote would be to give the entire lot to the oldest niece.

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    • lillyjo says:
      20 November 2019 at 9:21 pm

      What a treasure you found! So very special..
      Totally jealous of your vintage Addict. ?

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      • hajusuuri says:
        20 November 2019 at 9:59 pm

        It sure was and Addict is quite special!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      20 November 2019 at 9:31 pm

      It sounds like that safe truly was a treasure chest. Did you know that your dad had multiple degrees?

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      • hajusuuri says:
        20 November 2019 at 10:16 pm

        It was a treasure chest for sure. We knew he had at least the one degree (from Colorado) and he traveled quite a bit before he married mom, including enrolling at Lafayette and failing out (that was his story). His whole generation is gone (siblings) but 5 in-laws are still with us; however, they would not have the background.

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    • foxbins says:
      20 November 2019 at 10:08 pm

      What a coincidence! My dad graduated from Tri-State College as a mechanical engineer too! I think he graduated in 1952. He and mom lived in Angola while he went to school on the GI Bill.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        20 November 2019 at 10:21 pm

        Wow, amazing! Dad got his degree in 1957. This feels like Tom Hanks being related to Mister Rogers (they had the same great x 6 or so grandparent).

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    • Gail says:
      20 November 2019 at 10:22 pm

      What a great story, thanks for sharing. Your vintage Addict sounds amazing!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        20 November 2019 at 10:25 pm

        Thanks. Both the find and Addict were amazing!

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    • cazaubon says:
      21 November 2019 at 9:56 am

      Well that’s an exciting find! My husband found the love letters his parents wrote to each other while his father was overseas in the Korean war when he was cleaning out their stuff.

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      • Koyel says:
        21 November 2019 at 7:46 pm

        How wonderful!

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  47. AngelaB says:
    20 November 2019 at 11:57 pm

    I hope all went well today Robin.
    I am wearing the remnants of a few scents.

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    • Robin says:
      21 November 2019 at 7:41 pm

      A belated thank you, AngelaB!

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  48. Morag says:
    21 November 2019 at 2:02 am

    Commando today but just wanted to send good wishes for your week Robin 🙂

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    • Robin says:
      21 November 2019 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks Morag!

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