Happy Almost-Friday and happy Pie Day! A couple of (French) birthdays: Stendhal and Édouard Manet. What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm in L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu, thanks to BobH.
Reminder: on 1/24, you're Among Friends...wear a fragrance someone else wore in the scent of the day polls this week. Suggested by Regina.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2020, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: top image is detail from Édouard Manet La Nymphe surprise via Wikimedia Commons.
BobH has had great choices this week. Today, however, I am wearing Chergui, which I saw mentioned in passing in an extended comment session.
You smell wonderful!
Smelling wonderful.
Sipping chai and listening to Andrea Bocelli sing with his son..
https://youtu.be/ChcR2gKt5WM
Shalimar body powder
A few nights ago I followed SmokeyToes advice and sprinkled some in my bed, I had the sweetest sleep and felt like an Indian Princesses
Tomorrow it will be Samsara since that was a hit this week by some NSTers. I have a bottle of the parfum, and will dab some on!
Oh, I do love Samsara!
Isn’t Shalimar great for bed time??
yes!
I had the best night sleep, grazie mille for your suggestion
Organza Indecence, following Laura and Robin.
Welcome to the club.
I’m in another Artisan thanks to Gaynor, Tea for Two, which I had not worn in a while! Lovely scent and very wearable.
I’ve read just about every obituary on Terry Jones since yesterday. Some very funny and very heartfelt comments about him. I’m sure he will be missed by many.
I think you smell fabulous.
Checking in to see who’s taking a page from BobH’s book, and lo and behold it’s Robin! Probably among many others.
I’m in OJ Woman today.
I was in that Monday! You smell super good.
I am wearing Bois d’Ascese by Naomi Goodsir
It smells like a campfire and after an hour it develops into a nice woody tobaccco.
Its my husbands signature so I dont wear it that often (it feels like wearing someone else’s coat…even though its a very comfy one ?
I live BdA, you smell great.
Such a great perfume!
I love to borrow my husbands perfumes!
L’Artisan Séville à l’Aube because BobH wore it yesterday. Very happy to revisit it after neglecting my bottle for a long time.
Smelling good! ?
Thank you! ?. Your perfume selections have been great for this community project!
I’m about to pop into the shower. After that it will be Seville à l’Aube, worn yesterday by another NSTer.
Is that a slice of Déjeuner sur L’herbe I see up there? I can’t tell. In any case, I still remember my gasp as I rounded the corner at the Musée d’Orsay and saw it for the first time. And then turned around and saw Olympia behind me. I had fallen in love with both paintings in a class in college. And one of the best exhibits I ever saw at The Met was from Velasquez to Manet…it also included Sargent and others who were influenced by Spanish style. Stunning. I’m a total fan girl of those artists…
So, I guess that settles it. Seville a l’Aube is entirely appropriate!
I went to a Velázquez-Rembrandt exhibition last week. It was really wonderful.
You smell good. I still have a sample of Séville á l’Aube somewhere.
Robin…thanks for posting what the image is. I knew it couldn’t be what I said after I posted, but I couldn’t figure it out. Will look for the full painting.
Sorry I was slow to post the attribution! I always post it, but not always right away.
Wearing the glory of Champagne for a trip to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned and later my stepdaughter’s 12th birthday which is being held at Chili’s
Happy Birthday to your step daughter!
You smell lovely! Happy birthday to your step daughter.
Next year a teenager! Happy birthday to your step daughter!?
Ahh, you smell glorious ??
Best birthday wishes to your step daughter!
Happy Birthday to your step daughter thegoddessrena! ??
I was going to copy Undina in Vanilla Flash but my nose felt like Rose Flash. Close enough?
Vanilla Flash is wonderful, a cheaper version of Tobacco Vanille but I think Vanilla Flash is better. I know I tried Rose Flash but can’t remember how it smells.
Rose Flash is a spicy jammy rose with the same base as the other flashes
Testing Gucci Memoire D’une Odeur… wish it was MORE. Love the bottle, juice color—the 70s feel of it. But the perfume does not wow me. I have applied so much of it, that I am suspicious that I may be anosmic to some of what it has to offer.
I know some people have trouble smelling Memoire, I think cm8 said it was very fleeting on her. On me though, 2 sprays is almost to much and I can smell it all day.
It’s strong on me too.
Hmmmm… If I press my nose to my wrist, I can smell a pretty, powdery floral… and I have applied LIBERALLY. Oy. Glad you told me. I might kill someone without knowing it
Can I send you some of my sample? I need confirmation that my nose is broken!!!
You mean to see if it’s the real deal? I got my samples made at the jc penny sephora, maybe check in store? But I do think that most people have said they found it to be very light, some have even said skin scent. There must be something in there that reads very loud on me, because I’m used to wearing powerhouse perfume and I still find it strong.
It’s aptly named ?
Yes!
I found that Gucci to be a rather light scent when I took a test sniff around Xmas. I did not try it on skin, though. Just a paper strip.
Hi all!
Wearing Mxxx. for the first time since my birthday, mostly because it felt like time! Truly heavenly.
I wore Samsara yesterday if anyone wanted to wear that tomorrow.
(Hopefully someone wears Dans Tes Bras today so I can get CP points!!)
I’ll try and help you out this afternoon with DTB.
You’re a well-scented saint!
In Shalimar a l’homme, Habit Rouge, so “copying” ltsg. Tomorrow I’ll wear Tea for Two, like Austenfan.
Hi all, SOTD is Chanel No. 19 extrait.
No 19 extrait is fabulous, isn’t it?
I’m cheating today. Deva mentioned Chergui but actually chose another scent. Close enough for me.
You smell great!
You smell so good!
Ciao ..
I will be in Samsara tomorrow because of you I believe
I copied Jiji!
My bottle is vintage. The sandalwood is so smooth and buttery. I find myself hoarding it because I never smell this quality of sandalwood anymore. It’s really exceptional.
I agree!
I have an older bottle as well and really savor it
I love the beautiful sillage
Good morning Y’all,
Wearing one of my all time favorites today….Prada Infusion d’Iris. It’s always the right choice in my opinion!
I love it too! I’m surprised that it hasn’t been mentioned yet this week as it’s so popular!
I could have sworn someone did but I am too lazy to look back ?
And I will ignore my ocd tendencies! ?
Organza Indecence following Laura, Robin, and Glannys.
You smell wonderful ?
Wow, I’m feeling quite honoured by the mentions this week – thanks all! Today I’m in my rabbit-hole fragrance, the brilliant Bvlgari Black.
I thought about wearing Black for today. Glad to see you chose it. You smell fantastic!
Thanks!
that’s sort of my rabbit hole fragrance, too!
I had planned on getting up at the crack of dawn to do last minute stuff, but it was dark and cold and I was warm, cozy, and comfortable. Fast forward, just now for the larder stocked, gassed up the tank, and emptied the trash, toilet and doggo in their respective receptacles. Sheesh! I’m lazy.
Inspired by the excellent taste of IrisJasmine, I’m once again in SL Vetiver Oriental and tootling towards the Grand Canyon.
Happy Almost Friday Day! Knock ‘em out with your good smelling selves!
Safe travels! I’m looking forward to pictures. The Grand Canyon is on my bucket list the next time I get to Arizona.
Also forgot to post this for those anxious about the Wuhan Coronavirus in the news:
https://youtu.be/xu-i3CevMSQ
There is an f Bomb or two, so if you have delicates sensibilities, just pass. ZdoggMD is a favorite of mine because he’s such a straight shooter. Also worth watching to see the corruption in our health care system is the video about a throat swab that cost 25,000.00!
https://youtu.be/pU7UlXqxSxY
I’m a big fan of him too, and just watched the coronavirus video this morning. Hope you have an awesome trip!
Safe travels to you! I find it hard to believe that you are lazy. You did more today than I do on many days!
Be safe Deva and Co.!
and have fun too!?
Safe travels, have fun!
Happy and safe trails to you & T-Rex!
Yay, Grand Canyon!
I’m in Coromandel because it was mentioned yesterday and I haven’t worn it in awhile. Mmm, it’s really good.
My daughter goes back to college Sunday after five weeks at home. Today is the last full day I get to spend with her because I work the next 3 days.?I’m gonna miss her being around and especially her laugh. She’s funny and laughs easily, it’s hard to be or stay in a bad mood when I am around her.
She sounds lovely! I have another full week with my son, but like you it is hard to find enough time with him when I am working.
Thanks OF, I think she’s lovely.☺️(But I’m totally biased?)
Enjoy another week with your son home!
Aww.. will she be back at home for spring break?
She will!?…but the middle of March feels so far away right now.☹️
Coromandel is really cozy… perfect for winter weather.
I agree!?
I know how hard that is. Hugs.
I know you do?…hugs back!
Hat tip to Gail for her Wednesday sotd, I’m wearing Pandora from St. Clair Scents. I was anticipating an episode of reeking havoc to erupt any day now, but I don’t think I’m gonna be able to do that today – this is a powerhouse! I also have Eve in the wings, and I really should re-visit Diane’s older stuff again. Gosh, do I ever have an abundance of riches around here!
I loved First Cut and keep thinking of buying a bottle of it.
I liked Frost the most out of the initial three, but had expected First Cut to be my favorite. I really want to spend more time with all of them.
Vtg EL Knowing today ?
Thank you Aurora for the nudge to wear this long time love!
You smell wonderful, Laura, and it really is potent, it’s a long time love for me too
Winter Palace for this Thursday.
My mom is having a surgery tomorrow for a knee endoprosthesis, so fingers crossed.
You smell wonderful, and good luck to your mom with her surgery.
Hope your mom’s surgery goes well and also speedy recovery!
Best of luck to your mom! Sending healing vibes and I hope she recovers quickly.
Best wishes for your mom!
Best wishes for your mother’s surgery.
Wishing your mom the best!
And you smell wonderful!
I wish you mom the best and I hope she recovers swiftly!
Best wishes for your mom!
Good luck to your mom!
Best of luck to your mom for her surgery!
I was very excited to be able to place an order for Juste un Reve from BeautyHabit but received a refund yesterday and an email saying they were no longer able to send “dangerous goods” to Canada. I am so tempted to make a sarcastic political joke, but I will let you make up your own and also to ponder the potential danger of a Canadian with a fruity floral in her hand. I think I will wear Ta’if after I go to the pool.
One should never understimate the dangers of a Canadian with a fruity floral in her hand.
Well that sucks! Other perfume sites ship into Canada, sounds like they just don’t want to bother. Let me know if I can help. I will be flying back early April if you need a mule.
Rolling my eyes
:0)
I think I can guess your political joke
Awww. That sucks! Hope you can get your bottle another way.
Three or four hearty sprays of Ginger Piccante, again thanks to a decant from hajusuuri
Fits the CP because I started badly wanting this because many of you lauded its virtues (quite rightly). I will be sorely tested to buy a bottle when my decant is empty. I wonder how long I’ll be able to maintain my no-buy.
? I’m no help…dooo eet!
You’re a terrible influence! But as my wish list goes, this bottle is a relatively cheap thrill
I haven’t tried it yet, but the buzz this week has created a lemming!
Yes, it’s lovely if you like ginger! It’s got a nice ginger beer-like fizz to it.
I love ginger and ginger beer! I’m not a big fan of the gingerbread accord that so many are fond of, but maybe this would work for me.
I’m guessing the no-buy doesn’t last as long as you thought it would haha.
Hi all! Haven’t posted in a while. ?hope everyone is have a great day. I’m gonna be testing some samples today so I’m scentless at the moment. I have a question I hope to get some help with. I had the bronze goddess shimmering oil, loved the scent, but the shimmer irritated my skin so bad I had to re-home it. I’d like to get the scent again but find the line confusing. Which is the closest scent to the oil the eau Fraîche or the Eau de parfume? Or is there any real difference between the two? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I believe it’s closer to the eau fraiche. The perfume version is relatively new to the line. I haven’t smelled the oil in a long time though, just going by memory.
Thank you! I figured it probably would be. But I’ve yet to find a review comparing the too. I suppose I’ll have to brave the wilds of the local mall and see if I can sniff it out myself. Lol. If it’s the Eau Fraîche, I should be able to get a good deal on Walmart’s website next month. ?
The oil is definitely closer to the Fraiche. The same goes for the shimmering body lotion.
Welcome back! I have no experience with the BG oil, so I’m not any help on that.
The oil was nice! Sorry it gave you problems; definitely go for the Eau Fraiche.
The parfum was nothing like the eau Fraiche. I ended up returning it (and that is very rare for me).
Thanks for all the help everyone I’ll definitely try the Eau Fraîche. ?
Following thegodessrena with Felanilla, which i wear not often enough, although i love it.
Beautiful
At the hospital again with DH for his second round of cataract surgery, first eye went great. Wearing Guérlain Rose Barbare.
Hope the surgery went well, it’s wonderful that these days cataract surgery is so swift.
So far so good, we are home safe!
Good luck and you smell wonderful!
Thanks, we’re home safe.
Good luck to your husband but I bet he won’t need it.
Good luck!
I hope surgery went well!
Rose barbare, intersting name, how barbaric is it? ? (..or is it the name of a type of rose?)
All went well. Rose Barbare is an ironic name for this very soft tame rose.
Oof, best wishes for results as great as the first eye!
House twins.
Good luck!
Good to hear that your husband’s eye surgery went well. Best of luck with the recovery!
Hope this round goes as well as the first.
SOTD = Rania J Ambre Loup
I am continuing Indie Week. While not on CP today, perhaps someone will copy the perfume or the house. This perfume is one of the best ambers I have in my collection!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7qXYqnhPo3/?igshid=1kzpnd8a0nt4a
I ended up buying Lush Turmeric Latte Body Spray yesterday – right place, right time, after trying to get it in NJ to pay a lower tax. Anyway, on a comment I left to thegoddessrena, I was SHOCKED at how much more expensive this one was compared to the others. I paid $29.99 for 2 others and this one was $49.99! When I asked the SA why it was more expensive, she said that’s the price point the company decided. Okaaaay, that doesn’t answer the question! She could have said the price of ethically sourced turmeric and tonka had gone up. I haven’t bought any other LUSH products lately so I don’t even know if this was a fluke or if the prices have all just gone up! Also, at the store, I saw the same homeless woman (from a week ago) washing, then hosing herself down with several perfumes.
Ambre Loup! Yum you smell great
I does not get a lot of mentions
I think I still have something left in my sample…somewhere, maybe I’ll wear it tomorrow….
It is so good!
All their products are very variably priced. That comforts me because it suggests the prices are firmly anchored in their costs.
Now that I think about it, I experienced a price difference several years ago on the solid shampoo. I saw a sign for one, bought another one instead but was not quite prepared for the small price difference and I insisted on only paying the amount I saw. The cashier relented as I will not get off the line until my transaction was complete.
I agree…the perfume prices vary wildly, which I prefer to a line of 20 perfumes at the exact same price.
?for that picture! at first I thought it was a watch band, but then read it’s a bracelet. Really cool!
Thanks. I am wearing it today as well since it goes with everything. I was matchy-matchy with my earrings.
“One of the best ambers I have” is high praise. I bet you have tried quite a few. ? And yeah, we should have another meetup sometime.
Woke up wear last night’s Ubar. Now I am showered and about to eat some lunch. Later on, I will be going to get some dog food. I haven’t figured out which perfume I am going to wear. I am debating on either Cuir de Russie or go for vintage BaV.
They’re two lovely choices but I find CdR more wearable.
Which did you choose?
Went to the post office to ship my freebie to Sebastian and also have passport photo made, it took me four trys to get an acceptable photo. Glad it’s all done.
In Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille, but it looked for a while as if it was going to be vintage Coco EDP. I’m a long time lover of the EDT, but I’m warming up to the EDP.
four tries of course
Smelling fantastic! I prefer the edp, I just find it easier to wear for some reason. I guess it’s all what you’re used to.
Thank you Lillyjo. Yes, in general I think the EDP is more popular and it smells more ‘Chanel’. I remain very fond the EDT for its spicy edge, very noticeable in vintage version. Well, I suppose it justifies owning the two.
I think you’re right. The current edt smells closer to the vintage than the current edp, imo. My skin tends to turn it though, in the drydown unfortunately. Otherwise I would own the edt too.
Why is it that taking an acceptable photo for an ID is so difficult? I recently renewed my driver’s license, and was allowed to use the same photo I already had. But they made it look worse! I was able to compare new and old license side by side.
I must say I’m extra-enjoying browsing your comments this week, it feels kind of like shopping! I am in Bandit, so if anyone wakes up tomorrow craving galbanum, you are covered.
SOTD: Philosykos, day 2
Anybody see the new Hermes refillable lipsticks?
I read about them..did you?
Yes. I think the reusable case is very interesting and goes to the whole sustainable trend we are seeing in many industries. They’re coming out with additional cosmetics and skincare too. Save up!
You smell great!
I like the idea of this CP, but it requires me to actually remember things I’ve read!! That seems to be a bit much first thing in the morning, I should have made notes
I’m going with Trayee today, which continues to be a favourite.
I have only smelled Trayee once but you smell good for sure! It’s high on my list of scents to acquire a decent sized sample of – so far, I’ve liked almost all the Neela Vermeires I have tried.
You smell wonderful and incidentally have given me another option for tomorrow!
I’m in experimental mode and thus off topic (for now): Apres l’ondee on the right hand, Pond’s night cream for dry skin on the left. They are not indentical, but definitely closely related! Is it the violet?
I’ve always loved the smell of Pond’s creams. It reminds me of one of my grandmothers. When you went to visit in her apartment and opened the door, it smelled like Pond’s face cream and coffee. Mmmm!
I cannot remember what Pond’s smells like, now I want to get some!
Me too!
I’m off project today in Olfactive Chambre Noire, nice woody incense. Will finish the sample. I just wish it had a little more amber in it!
House Twin (and off project twins)! Olfactive Studio Flashback for me.
Hey house twin! ?
Off project triplets!
??
I’m in Bengale Rouge, a repeat from Thursday. Yesterday I wore DSH Eau Cerise from the new 10ml EDP I ordered during the sale. I’ll have to use more sprays next time because it didn’t last long. It is one of the best cherry perfumes I’ve tried though.
Gotta run but I have more to say so maybe I’ll post again later.
Eau Cerise is my favorite cherry fragrance!
Lol just read what I posted and I meant a repeat from Tuesday. Yesterday when I posted this it was Thursday. Sigh.
I tried to wear Eau Duelle, but I wasn’t feeling it. Infusion d’Iris Cedre instead. Glorious stuff.
That’s a pretty one!
SotD = Terracotta Le Parfum
Terracotta got some love this week here on NST so I joined in. It feels right for today.
The sun ? is shining ? and I want to exercise again. ?♀️ Walked, jogged, and jumped rope today.
I think my brain ? is getting enough daylight. ? It’s good to get back to feeling on top of life again.
Yay you! Sunlight is so important. We have only had about 3% of possible sunshine this month. Send some over!?
And you smell perfect for the day!
Yay to ☀️
Hurray for ? and Terracotta!
Yay for sunlight and exercise! And you smell so good.
Continuing my Parfums Delrae week with Bois de Paradis today. Several people mentioned it yesterday as among their favourites from this now sadly discontinued line. Mine too!
the good ones always get discontinued
I think the whole line is kaput.
In Bruzo Fazzolari Corpse Reviver again, and I’ve got one more spray left in the sample. I’ve determined I love it, that weird note I picked up in the drydown has not repeated.
Between that and Akro Dark, chocolate notes in the winter seems to be my new jam!
That sounds like a good way to get through the cold weather.
I’m copying Dawn from earlier this week in No.22. It really has to be one of the most beautiful perfumes ever created.
You smell beautiful for sure. I don’t have any but I’ve smelled it in my class with Victoria who in her review described it as smelling like pearls would smell.
That’s an interesting description! The pearl is my birthstone, and I have to agree. I only have samples of the edt, so don’t wear it often, but when I do I almost want to cry for how lovely it is.
Yes, isn’t it, she always write so poetically, she was a big influence on the vintage perfumes I acquired after the class, I still comment on all her posts at BdJ.
I’ve been having trouble to fall asleep so this means I can post comments and answers on NST late evening instead of the day after, so that at least is a real bonus of insomnia.
I hope you are able to get some good sleep soon.
writes
You smell beautiful lillyjo!
Thank you, Petunia!
No. 22 didn’t move me when I tried it. No. 19 is much more my style. So that means more for you lillyjo!
It’s fun to be different. It wouldn’t be very interesting if we all smelled the same. ?
Agreed. You smell marvelous.
Not following the CP today. SOTD = Relique d’Amour EdP, from the sample stash. Just got my credit card bill for December… that is definitely a push to keep the “No Buy” going.
That one is so evocative you smell great and interesting.
Thank you! I probably should have set aside the sample for testing around Easter. It won’t last that long, though. I have been enjoying it too much now.
A big yuk to the bills!
Seconding the yuck!
Wrong bill, but enjoy the video anyway!
https://youtu.be/FFroMQlKiag
Ah.ha.ha! I remember it well along with Conjunction-junction What’s Your Function? ?
You know I enjoyed it!
Stupid bills…
Time to pay for the Xmas fun and goodies! ?
Woohoo, it’s my Friday! I’m wearing Samara edt tonight as it has been mentioned here recently, and it spoke to me as well. Haven’t worn this forever.
Off to enjoy reading the comments!
My Friday too! Sending you a virtual high-five!
Enjoy your nice long weekend!
Samsara in EdT and EdP are both desert island perfumes.
I only have the edt. Is the edp much different?
The EdP is a heavier scent and feels ‘warmer’ to me. There are also more floral notes in it. They are definitely related.
Oh, interesting! I will have to seek some edp out!
Good evening! I spritzed on Atelier Cologne Vetiver Fatal while the folks are at choir practice, then took my bath not long afterwards.
Oddly, I was getting the same “Play-Doh” note from this one as from several of the Ormonde Jayne samples I tried and from Tauer Amber Flash. I wonder what the heck I’m perceiving that way.
I don’t find that note unpleasant, but it overwhelms the other aspects of those scents for me. Oh, well, I got maybe half an hour of a try of Vetiver Fatal.
I’m wondering what could create a “Play-Doh” note in those perfumes, too. But I haven’t smelled any of them. So I guess I’m not much help without sniffing data.
Sometime we can meet up and try to solve that little mystery.
Happy Birthday to my hubs! Wearing his fav- Noir de Noir- for him today!
We are headed to Palm Springs for the weekend! Yay!
Happy Birthday to your husband! Enjoy the trip!
Enjoy the his & hers birthday trip this weekend!
Enjoy your special weekend! And Happy Birthday to your hubby.???
Happy birthday to your hubby! Safe trips!
Have a fun time! Tons of happy birthday wishes…