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Friday scent of the day 1/24

Posted by Robin on 24 January 2020 343 Comments

It's Among Friends Friday! Our community project for today: wear a fragrance someone else wore in the scent of the day polls this week. Thanks to Regina for the suggestion!

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

I'm sending thanks to SmokeyToes for wearing Fendi Theorema earlier this week — that's a club I am more than happy to join.

Reminder: on 1/31, celebrate Backward Day by reversing your usual perfume choice or routine in some way. 

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 from Fendi's campaign for Spring Summer 2020.

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  1. BobH says:
    24 January 2020 at 9:29 am

    Today I’m in a fragrance I haven’t worn in ages thanks to JadainGA yesterday – Prada’s Infusion d’Iris.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      24 January 2020 at 9:47 am

      You smell fantastic! One of my favorite perfumes!

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    • Jiji says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:53 am

      You smell wonderful!

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  2. perfumelover67 says:
    24 January 2020 at 9:34 am

    Wrapped in a cloud of Guerlain AA Ginger Piccante thanks to some of you here, who wore it this week. Such a no brainer scent! Delicious, comfy, addictive. Love it!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      24 January 2020 at 9:41 am

      House twins

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        24 January 2020 at 9:44 am

        Hi there, house twin! We smell great!

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        • Lovestosmellgood says:
          24 January 2020 at 10:56 am

          whoot whoot

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    • BobH says:
      24 January 2020 at 9:42 am

      After all the love for GP this week I went out at lunchtime to give it a sniff – and all I can say is there’s going to be a bottle of it in my not too distant future. You people are terrible and wonderful all in one go… ;)

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        24 January 2020 at 9:47 am

        So good you were able to try it and confirm that it is indeed full bottle worthy! ?. We are terrible enablers here, for sure! ?

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    • yasmina says:
      24 January 2020 at 9:53 am

      How does it compare to Ginger Essence by Origins?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        24 January 2020 at 9:55 am

        I have never tried Ginger Essence. Hope someone can chime in. I would also like to know.

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        • Nancyleandros says:
          24 January 2020 at 3:46 pm

          It’s been awhile since I tried it, but I believe Ginger Essence is sweeter than GP, but a fair bit.

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          • perfumelover67 says:
            24 January 2020 at 3:52 pm

            Thank you for the info!

    • PriscillaE says:
      24 January 2020 at 10:12 am

      I’m thinking of buying a full bottle of this, unsniffed, because of all the love it is getting. So many of the Guerlain AAs get no love. This one must be great if so many of you love it. Besides, I love ginger.

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      • PriscillaE says:
        24 January 2020 at 10:19 am

        OK, I went ahead and ordered a bottle, unsniffed. First fragrance order for several months.

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        • perfumelover67 says:
          24 January 2020 at 10:25 am

          We are awful enablers! ?. I hope you like it and enjoy it a lot! Please, let us know what you think about it when you get it!

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        • Lovestosmellgood says:
          24 January 2020 at 10:58 am

          Dear PriscillaE-
          I just wanted to chime in, I don’t have a FB of this one but smelled it at Bloomies and thought it was absolutely FB worthy.
          My next Guerlain love will be Shalimar, but if I had a little more pocket change I could see springing for a bottle of this. Enjoy!

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        • Laura says:
          24 January 2020 at 12:12 pm

          I, along with many others, got some from hajusuuri. It’s unique and addictive. I imagine you could offer a split and get many takers.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        24 January 2020 at 10:20 am

        It is really good! And has a very nice sillage and longevity. It is my second favorite AA after Herba Fresca.

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        • floragal says:
          24 January 2020 at 11:24 am

          I think I need to get a sniff of this one and fast!

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          • perfumelover67 says:
            24 January 2020 at 11:26 am

            Don’t delay it! ?

    • springpansy says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:36 am

      What?? *Ears perk* I didn’t know about this one!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        24 January 2020 at 11:40 am

        There has been lots of talk here about GP this week. Not to enable anything, but you should give it a try if you have the chance! ?

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        • springpansy says:
          24 January 2020 at 12:21 pm

          I missed all the talk – thanks! I will definitely give it a try. And Herba Fresca has been on my To Buy list forever. I think that may be my next purchase.

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          • perfumelover67 says:
            24 January 2020 at 12:26 pm

            Herba Fresca is also on my top list to buy. I just have few sprays left on my fb and it is a summer staple in my collection.

          • ScentSpirit says:
            24 January 2020 at 2:05 pm

            I probably wear Herba Fresca more than anything else in the summer.

      • Regina says:
        24 January 2020 at 12:12 pm

        It went straight on my “to try” list also :)

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        • springpansy says:
          24 January 2020 at 12:22 pm

          :D

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        • springpansy says:
          24 January 2020 at 12:37 pm

          And great suggestion for a poll, BTW.

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    • Lisa D says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:12 pm

      Hmm. Sounds like there needs to be a blind buy split, maybe?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        24 January 2020 at 2:43 pm

        Maybe someone might be interested in hosting for the next splitmeet!

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    • Gaynor says:
      24 January 2020 at 2:06 pm

      I tried it a few months ago, and agree its one of the nicest AAs. I haven’t added it to my buy list, but Ginger Piccante has been in my mind…

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        24 January 2020 at 2:47 pm

        The AAs are not breathtaking, but very good no brainer, office friendly scents. GP is one of the best for sure.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      24 January 2020 at 2:39 pm

      If anyone does do a split of GP please reach out, I am interested

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:37 pm

      Hi there house twin! It’s a shame that the Guerlain selection at Sephora has dwindled to almost nothing now. Phooey.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:53 pm

        Hi there Guerlain twin! ? I agree! You barely find a scent from Guerlain at Sephora these days. Such a shame!

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  3. Lovestosmellgood says:
    24 January 2020 at 9:40 am

    I am smelling blissful in Samsara!
    I have an “old” bottle of the parfum in that gorgeous looking small red bottle.
    IMHO this is my favorite sandalwood
    Sipping chai tea..
    My last day of vacation today. Planning on going to the Met.

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    • Petunia says:
      24 January 2020 at 10:05 am

      You smell beautiful!

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        24 January 2020 at 10:59 am

        the bottle of this is gorgeous and the smell is beyond..

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    • floragal says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:23 am

      It is my favorite sandalwood too. You smell very beautiful!
      Enjoy the Met! Gorgeous day out and there is nothing like time spent at the Met.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:32 am

      Scent Twins! Joining you and wearing Samsara extrait also. Happy Friyay! :grin:

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    • Jiji says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:43 am

      You smell fantastic!

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:25 pm

      Oh, I was just chiming in with Laura below about how lovely Samsara must be in the extrait concentration! I bet you smell fantastic!

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        24 January 2020 at 1:17 pm

        Thanks Oakland F
        I got is basically for free on Ebay about 5 years ago.
        On new unrelated to perfume I am going to pick up my next Mary Renault book

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          24 January 2020 at 3:19 pm

          LTSG, what Mary Ranault book?? Do tell! :grin:

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          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            24 January 2020 at 8:12 pm

            The Charioteer
            Have you read it?

    • Nancyleandros says:
      24 January 2020 at 3:51 pm

      Enjoy your chai and you last day of vacation! ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:35 pm

      Fraternal scent twin!

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  4. SheriG says:
    24 January 2020 at 9:51 am

    I’m celebrating Backward Day a week early by wearing a scent that nobody but me ever mentions (here, or basically anywhere) – Nanadebary Bronze.

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    • Regina says:
      24 January 2020 at 10:15 am

      Love it!

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      24 January 2020 at 10:39 am

      Hey, I have a bottle of that one but rarely wear it because I forget about it. You’re right that it really doesn’t ever get mentioned these days. I remember when the Nanadebary perfumes were all the rage at MakeUp Alley.

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      • Robin says:
        24 January 2020 at 6:30 pm

        Same here — they were basically cult favorites.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      24 January 2020 at 10:42 am

      Well, now you have a twin! I went ahead and made it my SOTD.

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      • SheriG says:
        24 January 2020 at 5:20 pm

        Hey twin! We smell delicious. :)

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    • springpansy says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:22 pm

      Yay for Nanadebary – I love those fragrances.

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      • SheriG says:
        24 January 2020 at 5:21 pm

        Bronze is my favorite, but I like “Classic Pink” as well. Had a hard time choosing only one.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:00 pm

      I checked out the Nanadebary fragrances out on fragrantica, and oh look, a lemming. ?

      All three sound great!

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      • SheriG says:
        24 January 2020 at 5:23 pm

        They really are nice – different, yet very wear-able. The “Green” isn’t my favorite, but I recommend trying all three since individuals’ skin makes such a difference in how a scent works (or doesn’t).

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  5. yasmina says:
    24 January 2020 at 9:52 am

    In Coromandel which got some love this week

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    • madtowngirl says:
      24 January 2020 at 10:28 am

      You smell sooo good! When I put my jacket on this morning, the wrists still smelled like Coromandel from yesterday, it made me want to wear it again.

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      • yasmina says:
        24 January 2020 at 1:32 pm

        I do smell good indeed!

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    • Eschmeling says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:14 am

      I love Coromandel – if I still had any left, I would have joined you. You smell great.

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      • yasmina says:
        24 January 2020 at 1:33 pm

        Thank you thank you

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    • tannina says:
      24 January 2020 at 2:11 pm

      A great choice

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:34 pm

      An excellent winter warmer of a perfume.

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  6. Petunia says:
    24 January 2020 at 10:08 am

    I am wearing one of my favorites today thanks to Tannina. Felanilla is so good.

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    • Petunia says:
      24 January 2020 at 10:15 am

      I didn’t think that I was a fan of Alien but I smelled it on a coworker this morning and it was so pretty. I smelled it several year ago at a store and remember getting grape soda? So weird…

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      • Regina says:
        24 January 2020 at 12:13 pm

        I totally agree, I always smell grape when I smell Alien! Glad I’m not alone!

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        • Petunia says:
          24 January 2020 at 12:29 pm

          I don’t think I can wear it but I’d happily sit next to someone wearing it. That is, if it smelled like it did on my colleague. It was just a pretty floral on her, not a grape in sight.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:34 pm

        I sometimes get grape soda with tuberose. Most notably with Dior’s Poison, back when it first came out.

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    • tannina says:
      24 January 2020 at 2:12 pm

      Yes, it is!

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    • austenfan says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:46 pm

      I thought of wearing Felanilla today, but chose another vanilla in stead. You are smelling wonderful!

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      • Petunia says:
        24 January 2020 at 8:03 pm

        You made a great choice!

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  7. PriscillaE says:
    24 January 2020 at 10:10 am

    I’m wearing Theorema, which I chose because at least two different people were wearing it on Wednesday.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      24 January 2020 at 3:20 pm

      You smell wonderful! Such a beautiful scent.

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    • Robin says:
      24 January 2020 at 6:31 pm

      Hey twin!

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  8. Regina says:
    24 January 2020 at 10:13 am

    Thanks to everyone who wore No. 22 this week for making my decision easy!

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    • Robin says:
      24 January 2020 at 6:31 pm

      Great idea for a poll, Regina!

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  9. pyramus says:
    24 January 2020 at 10:14 am

    Someone wore CSP Amour de Cacao on Monday and I thought, well, AdC is never the wrong answer, so I’m wearing a pretty good-sized cloud of it today. I usually wear about one spritz too many and nobody has ever complained. It’s just spectacularly good.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:32 pm

      That somebody be Deva ?

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  10. Carolyn says:
    24 January 2020 at 10:24 am

    Fragrance-free today after our couple of days in Glasgow. Didn’t buy anything, but Eight & Bob’s ‘Provence’ & Atkinson’s ‘Californian Poppy’ were both gorgeous (love the story behind the Atkinson’s one, & of course the whole premise of the Eight & Bob brand is the stuff of legend) & although samples were not on offer in this particular department store, I hope to acquire a sample of each during a London visit later this year, as I would definitely like to try before I buy.

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    • Robin says:
      24 January 2020 at 6:32 pm

      Good for you for waiting for samples! Hope it was a fun trip.

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      • Carolyn says:
        25 January 2020 at 7:15 am

        Not much choice regarding waiting, Robin, unless I have a visit to a major city with a decent department store before the London trip in November, but thank you, yes, we had a lovely time – although the exhibition my husband had been so keen to see took him about half an hour to get round as opposed to the anticipated couple of hours! We ate very well, however, as Glasgow has a plethora of independent cafes & restaurants, & eating out is probably up there with fragrance obsession as one of my favourite hobbies!

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        • Robin says:
          25 January 2020 at 11:06 pm

          Ah, well sorry if the exhibit was not as enthralling as he’d hoped, but yes, eating well is very important!

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  11. Nancyleandros says:
    24 January 2020 at 10:43 am

    I’m cozy in BFMV today, and AnnieA wore this gem on Tuesday!

    Happy Friday, everybody! Just scanned the comments and you folks are smelling fab. ?

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    • AnnieA says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:23 pm

      Is this a double Among Friends?? N, I read your comment and then put on Black Flower Mexican Vanilla again today! I must confess that the first few minutes are spend with my wondering whether I really like vanilla scents, but then the rest of Tuesday was spent saying to myself, “What’s that lovely smell? Why, it’s me!”

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:11 pm

        Hey twin! Isn’t it fun to realize YOU are the wonderfully scented thing in the room? ?. BFMV has that spicy and slightly citrus action in the open that I just love.

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  12. MMKinPA says:
    24 January 2020 at 10:49 am

    I haven’t been around all week but I checked out yesterday’s post and chose Organza Indecence. Have a great weekend, everyone!

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    • Robin says:
      24 January 2020 at 6:32 pm

      You too, and of course you smell great!

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  13. Koyel says:
    24 January 2020 at 10:59 am

    Niki de Saint Phalle, which doesn’t fit the CP at all.

    On an unrelated note, I’ve decided that orange blossom is the most perfect scent for all body products for me. I would be a happy girl if my showers smelled of OB from beginning to end. My toiletry cabinet should start reflecting this revelation!…but it’ll take me a couple years to work through all the products I’ve already bought.

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    • Regina says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:16 am

      I took a bath in NdSP bath oil this week, I didn’t mention it but there you go! Also, my very favorite hand soap in the world is an orange blossom one that I sometimes find at Marshalls, from a company that seems to be called Olive Grove – pick it up if you ever see it! It’s a mix of orange blossom and orange.

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      • Koyel says:
        24 January 2020 at 11:47 am

        Oh perfect! Following the CP secretly.

        Nice, that sounds great! Would you mind sending me a pic of the packaging? I just did a quick Google search, and there are a lot of different related hits.

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    • floragal says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:21 am

      I purchased a slice of Italian grain cake this week and they must have used orange blossom in the recipe which is just a lovely addition. My husband said I have orange blossom breath, which he quite enjoys :)

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      • Koyel says:
        24 January 2020 at 11:49 am

        Oh yum, OB breath seems like the best breath scent :)

        In France, we used to have a cake every January (for Epiphany, I think? it’s the Fête des Rois) called a Couronne des Rois that was a splendid orange blossom-scented brioche-y fruit cake. Incredibly tasty. It’s less popular than the almond-y Galette des Rois, but I sometimes (very secretly) wondered if I didn’t prefer the couronne. And the galette is quite easy to make, so we make it every year in the US (we used to buy it in France, of course), but the couronne is much more involved, so now I miss it more.

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        • Regina says:
          24 January 2020 at 12:12 pm

          My favorite breakfastery has started serving an orange blossom latte. I rarely drink coffee but I may need to make an exception…

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      24 January 2020 at 3:20 pm

      Ohhh, I adore Niki de st Phalle!

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  14. Eschmeling says:
    24 January 2020 at 11:17 am

    Following Lucasai’s example in Winter Palace! Lovely. I’ll be sad when my little vials of this (I think both from the swap meet?) will be finished. This would also be great “works everywhere for all occasions” scent for me. Or a “pretty beyond belief” scent if that should ever be a CP! Happy Friday. I better get cracking with work!

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    • Robin says:
      24 January 2020 at 6:33 pm

      Hope your work is long since done Eschmeling! (I am very late today.)

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      • Eschmeling says:
        24 January 2020 at 6:56 pm

        Ha! Thanks and no, not done quite yet. But that’s ok, since I’m on the West Coast.

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  15. floragal says:
    24 January 2020 at 11:18 am

    Even with Monday off this week has felt like 2 weeks in one! So ready for the weekend and not to focus on work.

    I’m in day 3 of Philosykos, it’s just working for me this week. The right mix of sweet fig and green – cheerful scent!

    Enjoying peppermint tea at the moment and looking forward to connecting later with an old colleague from my past job.

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    • Lisa D says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:16 pm

      Hear, hear! It’s been a crazy busy week, and I am looking forward to catching my breath this weekend. Enjoy your tea, and your upcoming reunion.

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    • Robin says:
      24 January 2020 at 6:33 pm

      We are tea twins :-)

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  16. lucasai says:
    24 January 2020 at 11:19 am

    After so many people mentioned Bois de Paradis in recent days I decided this shall be my Sotd. It’s a shame the brand is closing and that such a nice fragrance will be gone.

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    • Petunia says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:49 am

      I hope your mother’s surgery goes well today!

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      • lucasai says:
        24 January 2020 at 1:14 pm

        Thanks, the surgery is already over ?

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    • Calypso says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:47 pm

      Don’t you just love it? Some people complain it’s too “jammy” but I just think it’s rich!

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      • lucasai says:
        24 January 2020 at 1:14 pm

        It’s a pretty scent and I don’t recall anything similar to it.

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    • Lisa D says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:17 pm

      It’s a really rich, beautiful scent, and I agree – it’s sad that it is now out of production.

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  17. LizzieB says:
    24 January 2020 at 11:30 am

    Joining LtSG and others from this week in Samsara. I had to dig around in the various small bottle and samples I have tucked into containers with absolutely no real organization. But I just knew I had a decant from a freebie or swap,

    I really do need to pull a bunch out and offer up as freebie. That’ll be a goal for this quarter. That and actually try more of my samples! I have some good ones I’ve never tried.

    Joining hajusuuri in telling woes of dealing with the selfishness of people… My local Whole Folds has four lines. One is express. We are told for the other three to go to the shortest line. Which always confuses people. I moved up to go into a line that looked short to discover someone’s basket and scooter blocking the line. Obviously, they had forgotten something and had run back to get it. I looked at a guy working there, who refused to touch someone’s stuff. So, I did. I moved the basket aside and the scooter. I was careful to not let the scooter fall. Then I let a woman (who’d been in front of me in line) with a lot of stuff go ahead of me. According to her, someone behind us was mad at us. Not sure if they thought we jumped ahead or if they didn’t like me moving the items. I really didn’t care. If I went ahead inappropriately, then tell me directly…I’ll step aside to let you go ahead. But don’t try to tell me that moving a basket and scooter blocking a line is wrong. The employee should have done it. Wimp.

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    • lillyjo says:
      24 January 2020 at 2:54 pm

      The employee should have told the customer that he could run and grab another item but if someone else comes up, he would have to take them. Or he should have temporarily closed his lane until the guy came back. And appologized for the wait.

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      • LizzieB says:
        24 January 2020 at 3:07 pm

        These aren’t even lanes connected to an individual checkout. There are 20 checkout stations with four lanes feeding (ropes between the lanes) – there’s an electronic board telling your lane which checkout to go to when it’s your turn. One of the four lanes was blocked. All the person had to do was move their cart and scooter to the side, but I guess they thought they were entitled to keep others from using that feeder line.

        Don’t even get me started on people who are almost done being rung up and then run back to the store to find that item they forgot. Here in NYC, there’s always someone waiting behind them…

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        • lillyjo says:
          24 January 2020 at 7:59 pm

          Oh gotcha, I had a different scenario in my head.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 January 2020 at 12:35 am

      I’ve seen this happen at my Whole Foods where a husband and wife were already checking out, and the wife was chatting with the person behind me, then one of them said, we forgot dessert ?. The wife went to the baked goods section, came back a good 2 minutes later and asked her husband if he wanted one flavor versus another and then went back to get the choice. Meanwhile, the bunch of us waiting were FUMING. The cashier asked for payment but the guy kept stalling until the wife came back. WTF!

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  18. SmokeyToes says:
    24 January 2020 at 11:33 am

    SOTD is Samsara extrait – I’m in love with the sandalwood in this, so creamy and velvety. Happy Friyay! :grin:

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    • Laura says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:04 pm

      I bet the extrait is divine!?

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        24 January 2020 at 12:22 pm

        I was just thinking the same thing.

        I wish it was easier to sample sniff extraits in the shops. I’d love to get a whiff of that one. I’ve toyed with buying Coco in the extrait concentration–but I would love to smell it first.

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          24 January 2020 at 12:55 pm

          OF – I have Coco in extrait, it’s glorious stuff. Chanel does make oriental scents beautifully. Have you visited the SF Chanel boutique, I wonder if they have the extrait?

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          • Oakland Fresca says:
            24 January 2020 at 2:08 pm

            I have visited the shop. I find it a little intimidating.–but noticed that the clerk’s French pronunciation was as bad as mine. She was actually perfectly polite, just not interested in helping me sample sniff perfumes. They did not have any extraits I could sniff–only to buy, sealed.

        • SmokeyToes says:
          24 January 2020 at 3:21 pm

          Oakland Fresca, have you tried Coco soap? It’s so nice. The entire apartment smells good when I use it.

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          • Oakland Fresca says:
            24 January 2020 at 5:57 pm

            Oooh, no. Oh no. OH NO!

    • LizzieB says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:21 pm

      Fraternal twins! I’m in EdP

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        24 January 2020 at 12:54 pm

        Ohhhh, YUM! I love the EDP, it’s more Ylang Ylang/greens on my skin.
        I love the way it smells the next day, my pillows (and cat) smell pretty good!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:30 pm

        Hiya LizzieB! We are definitely scent twins!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:29 pm

      At this point, I think I am a Samsara quintuplet…

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  19. Elisa P says:
    24 January 2020 at 11:33 am

    SOTD is Jour d’Hermes Absolu since TealinTheGarden (I think) mentioned it this week. And it’s a beautiful sunny day and JdH matches perfectly.
    Life is getting back to normal- I sent my little colony cat off yesterday ?Spent some good quality time pampering him the night before. I’ll miss that little guy, but relieved I don’t have to worry about him anymore.

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    • Petunia says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:53 am

      It must be bittersweet but you can only do your best. I hope you have time to relax and recover.

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:43 pm

        Thanks Petunia, and yes, I will definitely have a low-key weekend.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:08 pm

      You did the right thing, ElisaP. He is free from suffering now. Sending hugs!

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:43 pm

        Thank you pl67!

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    • springpansy says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:20 pm

      Hugs for you Elisa P. Thank you for your creature caring!

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:44 pm

        Hugs back ?

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:20 pm

      Oh man have you racked up good cat karma. You did a really kind thing for that kitty–taking him in and keeping him warm and fed when he was ill.

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:46 pm

        Thanks OF, though I am always amazed at some of the work some of the other local groups do. It’s constant. This one guy really wore me out- I frankly don’t have the stamina to this over and over like some people do.

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    • LizzieB says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:24 pm

      Somehow I knew that would be your scent today…maybe you mentioned it earlier.

      So sorry about the little guy. But also very thankful you spared him suffering and gave him a sense of love and comfort. It’s so important and matters so much.

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:49 pm

        JdH is just such an easy perfume for me.
        And thanks! Did you ever see the doc called Feral Love? I really liked it. I think it only ran at IFC for a short time.
        https://m.imdb.com/title/tt5513134/
        You’ve certainly had your share of sick kitties to care for.

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    • Calypso says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:50 pm

      Thank you for caring for him. I’m sad for his little gray friend.

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:51 pm

        I was preemptively sad for her, too, but I’ve seen her since, and she’s exactly the same as she always is. There’s a 3rd cat (who I thought would be the 1st to go). I think they were temperamentally more similar (just leave me alone, please!). The grey one is like the annoying little sister, lol.

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    • Gail says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:01 pm

      Also sending hugs.

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:52 pm

        Thanks Gail!

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    • FearsMice says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:01 pm

      Sending hugs, tea, and tissues…

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:52 pm

        Thank you! Much needed.

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    • Lisa D says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:18 pm

      Hugs and comfort your way.

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:53 pm

        Thanks Lisa D!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:35 pm

      hugs!!!

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:53 pm

        Thanks ltsg!

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    • pixel says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:42 pm

      Hugs for you, and a sweet farewell for kitty.

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:55 pm

        Thank you, and glad it wasn’t some undesirable different scenario.

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    • Jiji says:
      24 January 2020 at 2:21 pm

      Sending hugs!

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:55 pm

        Thanks Jiji!

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    • Laila says:
      24 January 2020 at 2:24 pm

      Condolences on the kitty and, once again, thank you so much for taking care of these oft-neglected innocent creatures. Hugs to you for all you did for him.

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:56 pm

        Thanks Laila!

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    • lillyjo says:
      24 January 2020 at 2:49 pm

      I’m really sorry, Elisa P. Fwiw, I think you did the right thing too. You’re a really good person.

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:56 pm

        Thanks lj!

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    • Holly says:
      24 January 2020 at 3:07 pm

      Big hug!

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:57 pm

        Hugs back, Holly!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      24 January 2020 at 3:21 pm

      I adore JdHermes. The lotion is also pretty fabulous.

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:57 pm

        I love it too. I think it’s the only Hermes I have!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:28 pm

      Hugs Elisa P. And Kleenex. ??

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:57 pm

        Thank Jalapeno!

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:43 pm

      Big hugs to you, Elisa P. It’s never easy to make that decision. I’m glad you have the weekend to reflect and regroup!

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      • Elisa P says:
        24 January 2020 at 5:00 pm

        It was hard, thinking there was a maybe. The support of the more experienced rescue folks who also care for much larger colonies, was really helpful in reassuring me that this was the best decision for him.

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        • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
          24 January 2020 at 5:05 pm

          I am sending my condolences to you along with a big hug ♥️. You are an angel for taking care of that fur baby and making a hard but humane decision.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 January 2020 at 12:36 am

      So sorry about the cat but you did the right thing.

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    • Aurora says:
      25 January 2020 at 1:54 am

      Sending hugs, Elisa, it’s always such a tough decision (I had to take it for my adored cat a month ago), think of all the good years he had thanks to your care to the colony.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      25 January 2020 at 11:14 am

      So sorry, Elisa, but you did the right thing. Sending you a hug.

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  20. springpansy says:
    24 January 2020 at 11:38 am

    Would have been Organza Indecence if I had any, but instead is Chanel Bois des Iles because someone mentioned it at some point. Deva? Maybe others?

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    • Petunia says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:53 am

      Another beautiful sandalwood scent. You smell lovely!

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  21. Jiji says:
    24 January 2020 at 11:41 am

    I was planning to participate in the cp
    but i was in a hurry and i ended up grabbing my Jubilation XXV sample from our messy living room table ? I really like it and its very wearable, but I think 25 is more interesting.

    And last evening I put on Fate Woman and this morning I could still smell it haha. Gosh…that drydown is fantastic.. ?

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    • Jiji says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:47 am

      (Btw i wanted to wear Bengale Rouge for the CP (i still have a spray left in my sample)
      because half of NST wore it in 2019 and also in 2020 ? ?

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    • cazaubon says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:50 am

      Both great scents. When my morning crankiness wears off I will wear some Bengale Rouge.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 January 2020 at 12:38 am

      I think Koenigsberg wore this recently so you are on theme!

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  22. Dawn says:
    24 January 2020 at 11:43 am

    Having issues with Amazon today. I had ordered my Tazo chai concentrate on Wednesday from Prime Pantry and it was supposed to arrive today but they said that the package was damaged and being sent back to the warehouse and I would be refunded. It seems like the Prime Pantry had the best deal I have seen for a while. When I talked to Amazon, they didn’t want to do anything for me. I have been a customer since 2002 and ordered tons of stuff through them. I am wearing LADDM today.

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:18 pm

      I went through this period, over a year ago now, that whenever I wanted to return something (not big ticket items–a book, a clock, etc.) Amazon just credited me and said not to bother sending it back. I figured it was because I was spending so much money on the site. Not anymore. I ordered a bunch of solar porch lights recently, and one of them arrived broken. Amazon had me return it to get a refund. So I sent them back the broken light (actually, I dropped it off at one of their return sites that packaged and sent it back for me)… but it all seemed like a lot of time and effort for something that arrived broken.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:32 pm

      Sharing (virtually) my cup of chai with you

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      • Dawn says:
        24 January 2020 at 1:44 pm

        ? Thank you!

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  23. chocolatemarzipan8 says:
    24 January 2020 at 11:47 am

    Winter Woods

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    • Jiji says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:48 am

      You smell fantastic!

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        24 January 2020 at 3:20 pm

        ??

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    • LizzieB says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:26 pm

      I may switch to that this evening.

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        24 January 2020 at 3:20 pm

        ???

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  24. cazaubon says:
    24 January 2020 at 11:48 am

    Feeling tired and contrary, so I’m wearing Guerlain Lui.

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    • Petunia says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:59 am

      I hope both your day and mood improves. At least you smell nice. Lui is a soothing scent so a perfect choice!

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      • cazaubon says:
        24 January 2020 at 1:56 pm

        I just went to a vigorous yoga class, which helped. Thanks!

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    • Laura says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:02 pm

      You smell so fabulous! Hope you are able to get some rest today.

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      • cazaubon says:
        24 January 2020 at 1:57 pm

        I’m definitely planning on a puppy nap this afternoon.

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:13 pm

      Rx: Hot shower; sweet, milky drink; funny old movie.

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      • cazaubon says:
        24 January 2020 at 1:58 pm

        Your prescription sounds right on. Just got home from yoga, headed for the shower and a hot chocolate. :-) Need to take DH to his follow-up appt with cataract surgery doctor, then a nap & a movie!

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        • Oakland Fresca says:
          24 January 2020 at 3:20 pm

          It doesn’t cure every downer day, but it helps a lot :-) !

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:26 pm

      Passing you some virtual mini marshmallows for your hot chocolate.

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    • austenfan says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:35 pm

      That one is at the top of my wish list!

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  25. irisjasmine says:
    24 January 2020 at 11:49 am

    Geisha Boton, inspired by someone who wore Geisha Rouge. Love the miss that keeps this from feeling too purely vanilla. I get no peony at all.

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    • Robin says:
      24 January 2020 at 6:37 pm

      Another line I am way behind on, but I am sure you smell great!

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      • irisjasmine says:
        24 January 2020 at 7:24 pm

        This one grew on me! Thought it was just another vanilla scent at first, but it’s more fun that that.

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  26. Jessica says:
    24 January 2020 at 11:49 am

    Good morning!

    I’m in Guerlain Nahéma, inspired by PriscillaE, who was inspired by BobH! It feels somewhat dramatic for the office, but as a fellow fraghead reminded me, hey, it’s Friday. ;)

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    • BobH says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:22 pm

      It’s amazing stuff. And dramatic for the office is good. I’m often described as dramatic in the office. Oh, hang on, that might be ”melodramatic”…

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    • Gaynor says:
      24 January 2020 at 2:15 pm

      Absolutely nothing wrong with dramatic for the office! If I didn’t wear Nahema to work, it wouldn’t get many outings :)

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:25 pm

      It’s Friday and you smell glorious! ?

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  27. Laura says:
    24 January 2020 at 12:01 pm

    Angelique Noire today. Following lovestosmellgood from earlier this week. This has been a really fun CP! Thanks Regina and Robin!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:31 pm

      You smell gorgeous!
      I love the opening on that one. Cheers!

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      • Laura says:
        24 January 2020 at 5:47 pm

        Thank you!

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    • cazaubon says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:59 pm

      Love it, you smell fabulous!

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      • Laura says:
        24 January 2020 at 5:48 pm

        Thank you!

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  28. Oakland Fresca says:
    24 January 2020 at 12:03 pm

    Inspired by Lovestosmellgood, I am in Shalimar– but the edp. This one sort of wears me (unlike Jicky, which shares some of the facets), but today that is totally fine. Some days I want a perfume that feels like it belongs to someone else. Today I am editing someone else’s writing; stands to reason I should wear someone else’s perfume.

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    • LizzieB says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:26 pm

      Twins!

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      • LizzieB says:
        24 January 2020 at 12:28 pm

        Well that was too fast in hitting the post button… Not twins. I’m in Samsara. So house twins….

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        • Oakland Fresca says:
          24 January 2020 at 12:40 pm

          There is a lot of Samsara love out there today!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:24 pm

      A while back Sylvaine Delacourte was interviewed and when the reporter asked her about Shalimar she gave the right response:
      “Shalimar is an icon, it is an audacity, it was really a trendsetter. It has all the qualities, a beautiful smile, beautiful curves, it has a fabulous bottom note. It leaves a trace in the memory. It is the sexiest perfume on the planet.”

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        24 January 2020 at 2:12 pm

        It is a pretty sexy perfume! I am quite pleased with myself now, wearing an audacity :-).

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        • Petunia says:
          24 January 2020 at 8:12 pm

          ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:24 pm

      House twins!

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  29. Deva says:
    24 January 2020 at 12:32 pm

    I’m in Kenzo Jungle l’Elephant today and enjoying it immensely!

    Showers here are 2.50 for five minutes. No thanks, I guess I’ll just have to do the airplane bath routine. Forgive me Father, it’s been two days since my last shower. ??

    I’m not sure how I managed to hike down into this gaping maw five years ago. Just walking along the rim trail makes me want to heave. And of course, T-Rex is on a very short leash since she likes to jump up on “things” to get a better view.

    I think I need a BUB is l’Elephant. Happy Friday to all!

    As close as she’s going to get! https://www.instagram.com/p/B7rN1jpBaOw/?igshid=7usl76ygvyw7

    Sunset last night: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7tfDG4hu3x/?igshid=vnuezcoi07h0

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:41 pm

      Beautiful! Dog and view.

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    • Petunia says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:45 pm

      Gorgeous! Of course you need a BUB of L’Elephant!

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    • Calypso says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:52 pm

      I was feeling concerned about T.Rex on those edges!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      24 January 2020 at 12:59 pm

      Amazing views!

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    • Gaynor says:
      24 January 2020 at 2:18 pm

      Fabulous photos!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:23 pm

      I’m amazed at how well the color of T-Rex’s coat blends in with the rocks out there.

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    • Eschmeling says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:42 pm

      beautiful photographs!

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    • Robin says:
      24 January 2020 at 6:39 pm

      2.50 for five minutes, in January?!?

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  30. foxbins says:
    24 January 2020 at 12:51 pm

    So many great perfumes from which to choose this week! So why am I not participating? Because the nose wants what it wants, and today it wanted Black March.

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    • Robin says:
      24 January 2020 at 6:39 pm

      Ah, worth it.

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  31. Calypso says:
    24 January 2020 at 12:55 pm

    I’m doing the project Pyramus suggested on Tuesday: trying Santal Majuscule on my left wrist and a combination of Santal Blanc and Jeu de Peaux in my right. Hmmm. She may have a point, though I want to give this more time.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      24 January 2020 at 1:30 pm

      sandalwood twins..
      Thats a lot of testing!

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  32. FearsMice says:
    24 January 2020 at 12:58 pm

    Out of sync with the CP, but I had a sample of Dusita’s Oudh Infini and wanted to try it. Maybe I should have read some reviews before dabbing it on this morning — I did get a whiff of barnyard! — but no one at work has seemed perturbed, and anyway the whole thing has now faded to a whisper…

    Have a great Friday, all you good-smelling peeps!

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    • Robin says:
      24 January 2020 at 6:39 pm

      Happy Friday FearsMice!

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  33. thegoddessrena says:
    24 January 2020 at 1:08 pm

    Dawn did Deneuve which reminded me that I have a mini of it so that’s my SOTD

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    • Undina says:
      24 January 2020 at 10:51 pm

      You smell great! It’s such wonderful perfume! Too bad it’s discontinued.

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  34. Gail says:
    24 January 2020 at 1:20 pm

    Going to wear some Bengale Rouge today for a shopping trip to Costco and Walmart. Earlier today, I washed the shelves from inside the fridge. How do they get so dirty?

    Was hoping my Chanel lipstick was being delivered today but looks like it won’t be until Monday. It’s supposed to be a dupe for Lisa Eldridge Fawn shade (which i missed out on).

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    • lillyjo says:
      24 January 2020 at 9:07 pm

      Twins!?

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  35. hajusuuri says:
    24 January 2020 at 1:35 pm

    SOTD = Tauer PHI Une Rose de Kandahar

    I love this one so much but hardly ever wear it – first world problems. I am continuing Indie Week and also participating in a variant of the CP. This week there were several threads where Tauer was mentioned so here I am! It’s a dusty spicy patchouli tobacco rose with vanilla. Oh my!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B7tl0h3hki8/?igshid=1dqcqg3vigkcy

    Now back to work …

    And Happy Lunar New Year to all!

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    • cazaubon says:
      24 January 2020 at 2:01 pm

      Same here – big love that I rarely wear. It’s almost too special. Happy new year!

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      • irisjasmine says:
        24 January 2020 at 2:53 pm

        I third this. I only have a sample, and while it’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever smelled, it often feels like too much.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        25 January 2020 at 12:44 am

        No hoarding! Thanks for the greeting!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      24 January 2020 at 3:19 pm

      Same here. I barely wear it. It feels to special for regular use.
      Happy Lunar New Year! ?

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      • hajusuuri says:
        25 January 2020 at 12:45 am

        See above – no hoarding ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:22 pm

      Happy Lunar New Year hajusuuri! ???

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      • hajusuuri says:
        25 January 2020 at 12:45 am

        And right back at you!

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      24 January 2020 at 5:28 pm

      I have one of the small travel atomizers Andy used to sell, and I treasure it. You smell great, and happy Lunar New Year! ?

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      • hajusuuri says:
        25 January 2020 at 12:47 am

        Thanks! My 15 mL got thunked in no time, back when we did not use thunk ?

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  36. austenfan says:
    24 January 2020 at 1:39 pm

    In sync with the CP I’m wearing the gorgeous Shalimar, extrait de parfum which has kept me going during a long and tiring day.

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      24 January 2020 at 2:13 pm

      Sharing in the audacity!!!

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      • austenfan says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:39 pm

        I’ve only just read that bit about Sylvaine Delacourte’s comment on Shalimar and I have to agree with every word she says. It’s an almost sinful perfume. I adore it and it did help me get through a loooong and rather dreary day, that fortunately ended well.

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    • Petunia says:
      24 January 2020 at 6:55 pm

      You smell beautiful austenfan!

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  37. pixel says:
    24 January 2020 at 1:41 pm

    Not with the CP, AFAIK: SOTD is Rouge Bunny Rouge Embers, sweet smoke. I’m finally* back home, back to my perfumes, and I’ve been wanting smoky scents all week, so Embers it is.

    * Yeah I was only gone 4 days but it felt like an eternity. And it really feels like today OUGHT to be the weekend, already; 4 days on a business trip sure feels like it should count as a full work week.

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    • cazaubon says:
      24 January 2020 at 2:02 pm

      You smell great, and you deserve Friday off.

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  38. Holly says:
    24 January 2020 at 1:50 pm

    Thanks to KellyC, I’m wearing Geisha Noire.

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  39. ScentSpirit says:
    24 January 2020 at 2:13 pm

    I had every intention to wear Seville a l’Aube but when I got to the perfume cupboard, my hand went to Umma Gumma.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:20 pm

      Can’t argue with the hand!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:41 pm

      Impossible to say “no” to Ummagumma!

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  40. Gaynor says:
    24 January 2020 at 2:21 pm

    Inspired by the discussion of Ginger Piccante, I’m wearing the one AA I have – Figue-Iris. Time passes faster than I like to think about, I bought this way back in 2008 :)

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:40 pm

      I never heard of Figue-Iris. I guess it was discontinued, like many of the good AAs. It sounds good!

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  41. tracy.o says:
    24 January 2020 at 2:26 pm

    I’m in Chergui today! I saw a handful of folks mention in this week and I remembered that I had one of those mini splash bottles of it around here… somewhere

    I swear I JUST organized my samples and minis like three weeks ago, how is it this hard to find anything again?

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    • Petunia says:
      24 January 2020 at 8:23 pm

      You smell wonderful!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      24 January 2020 at 11:38 pm

      You smell great!

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  42. tannina says:
    24 January 2020 at 2:27 pm

    Following BobH with Bulgari Black today. Still can smell it on my Clothes in the evening. I am dogsitting this evening and the little fluffy white dog is sleeping near my feet. She is really sweet.

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    • cazaubon says:
      24 January 2020 at 8:47 pm

      Awww, snuggly puppies are the best. you smell great.

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  43. Laila says:
    24 January 2020 at 2:47 pm

    I was surprised -and delighted – at how many scents I was able to choose from to play today. But since we’re having a bizarre three-peat of winter weekend weather yet again, the same rain/wintry mix/snow, I chose the one that mirrors the day and am twins with cm8 (today and earlier this week) in SSS Winter Woods. The little card that accompanies it says: “Warm up with this cozy blend of ambered woods and touch of woodsmoke, perfect for fall and winter.” I’m getting quite a bit of woodsmoke in this today and am enjoying it very much.

    I was sorely tempted to wear Organza Indecence today as it’s my favorite winter scent but I wear it quite frequently in the winter and decided to opt for one I’ve been neglecting. Might still opt for a spritz of OI later, though, I never tire of it.

    Wishing everyone a great weekend ahead!

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  44. lillyjo says:
    24 January 2020 at 3:00 pm

    Following the Bengal Rouge crew today. I really like it, it’s very sultry imo. Today is my monday, but it’s also the first day I’ve felt back to normal since getting my antibiotics for my sinus infection, so I will take it!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:17 pm

      That’s awesome news you are feeling back to normal!

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    • Petunia says:
      24 January 2020 at 8:24 pm

      You smell fab!

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    • cazaubon says:
      24 January 2020 at 8:48 pm

      Yay, glad you are feeling better! I am joining you in Bengale Roige tonight.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 9:25 pm

      Lillyjo, were you still looking for a sample of L’Artisan Nuit de Tubereuse?

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 January 2020 at 12:52 am

      Glad you’re back to normal!

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    • Aurora says:
      25 January 2020 at 2:08 am

      That was one long lasting infection, so glad you are finally feeling 100%. It will make wearing perfume that much more enjoyable.

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    • johanob says:
      25 January 2020 at 2:33 am

      Feel better!!??

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  45. johanob says:
    24 January 2020 at 3:19 pm

    You all smell lovely.
    Hiiiiiiii!!!
    What a crazy time to be alive!
    So much has happened in my life these past couple of months!Perfume was on the backburner for a good while,but I am slowly returning to normal operations…Haha!
    I missed you guys,but did lurk a bit at least.
    Happy Weekend!!I’ll be back soon again.
    XO

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      24 January 2020 at 3:21 pm

      Johanob? Is that really you? We missed you so much!!!!!

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      • johanob says:
        24 January 2020 at 3:23 pm

        It’s meeeee!!!Thanks for the warm welcome back Oakland Fresca,I might just cry now!!
        Love you guys,but you know…Life.
        It happens.
        ❤️❤️

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      24 January 2020 at 3:22 pm

      I missed you immensely
      Not sure if you got my email a while back?

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      • johanob says:
        24 January 2020 at 3:24 pm

        Hiiiii B!
        If you sent it to an icloud addy,I would not have received it.
        Hope you are well?
        ??

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        • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
          24 January 2020 at 4:40 pm

          Yes! That’s the only email address I have ???

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:13 pm

      Johanob!!!!!! I had been thinking about you a lot lately, I even thought about shooting you an email. Every time I see my decant of POAL you come to my mind right away. So happy to see you here again! Hope everything is fine with you! ❤??

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      • ScentSpirit says:
        24 January 2020 at 6:28 pm

        Hey! Welcome back!

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        • johanob says:
          25 January 2020 at 2:12 am

          Thank you!You all are gonna get tired of me from now on!Haha!!XO

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:11 am

        Awwww,Hiiii M!
        POAL…My favorite ever!I shall wear it today,just because of you!
        I hope you are well!We need to catchup soon via email,I read that your life has also been eventful my friend.At least we usually smell lovely!Haha!
        XO

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:18 pm

      Well howdy stranger! Nice to hear from you.

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:13 am

        Hey there Jalapeno!Nice to see you around still too!?

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    • Calypso says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:18 pm

      Good to hear from you!

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:14 am

        Thanks!Hope to be way more active here again!?

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    • Holly says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:36 pm

      Hi honey! Good to hear from you!

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:15 am

        Hiiiii Holly!!Thanks so much,hope you have been well?
        ??

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    • Elisa P says:
      24 January 2020 at 5:05 pm

      I was just thinking about you! Glad to see you ?

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:16 am

        Well hello Nurse Elisa!Hows life my friend?Yes,glad to be back to somewhat normal operations myself!?

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      24 January 2020 at 5:36 pm

      Hi johanob, great to hear from you! ?

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:17 am

        Nancy!!Missed you!!Hope you are doing well my friend,I am so behind on news from you guys!
        XO

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    • Gail says:
      24 January 2020 at 5:54 pm

      Welcome back! I have also been thinking about you!

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:18 am

        Hiii Gail!Nice to see you here!Its strange to be missed by so many guys and girls,but thank you!I’ll be around more often,promise!??

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    • lillyjo says:
      24 January 2020 at 7:42 pm

      Welcome back! I hope you are having a decent summer ?

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:22 am

        Lillyjo!How have you been my darling?How is work??Shoot me an email asap!
        Summer has been weird!I did not spent even one day in 2019 next to the pool,time/weather…
        We’ve had like non-stop rain since November,the total opposite of Australia(so sad!!),not complaining but really missing the sun!It’s almost Monsoon-like this Summer!
        Hope winter is not too brutal over there!
        XO

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    • cazaubon says:
      24 January 2020 at 8:49 pm

      Johanob!! Yay!!! So glad to see you back. I thought of you this week especially, my husband just had cataract surgery. All went well.

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:23 am

        Hi T!So glad to hear his surgery went well!
        I replied on your test email as well!
        Happy weekend my friend!
        XO

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    • Jiji says:
      25 January 2020 at 1:44 am

      Good to see you back!!! ?

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:24 am

        Thanks Jiji,your profile pic always makes me smile!
        Happy weekend!
        ??

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    • Aurora says:
      25 January 2020 at 2:11 am

      A warm welcome back.

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:25 am

        Thanks Aurora!Good to be here!
        ??

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  46. neyronrose says:
    24 January 2020 at 3:24 pm

    Also in Ginger Piccante, also from a sample from hajusuuri, who spread the love widely on this one. :) Thank you!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:18 pm

      Is this AA “parental unit safe”?

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  47. johanob says:
    24 January 2020 at 3:30 pm

    Guys and girls who had my email,or anyone wanting to correspond via email can reach me at my NST username at vodamail dot co dot za,or via Insta at botha underscore 1976.
    Glad to be able to still enjoy perfumes and get back into something I love SO MUCH.
    HUGS!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:16 pm

      Thank for the info! Updating it right away!

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:25 am

        Yay!Looking forward to a decent catchup asap!
        ??

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      24 January 2020 at 5:01 pm

      I will email you tomorrow ?

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:26 am

        Cool!Looking forward!??

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    • lillyjo says:
      24 January 2020 at 7:40 pm

      So good to see you!

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:26 am

        Sending warm hugs!!???

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    • Petunia says:
      24 January 2020 at 8:27 pm

      Adding my hello!

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:27 am

        Thanks babe!Hallo!!!Happy Weekend!?

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 January 2020 at 12:50 am

      Woo hoo! Glad you’re back!

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      • johanob says:
        25 January 2020 at 2:29 am

        Well Hello there!!
        Thank you H,good to be active again.Hope you are well?
        Missed your commuting woes!!Hahaha!
        Travelling abroad this year?
        Hugs!
        XO?

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  48. Jalapeno says:
    24 January 2020 at 4:16 pm

    ? Songs of the day:

    https://youtu.be/s6198qSm0Y0
    https://youtu.be/ukmobha2krY

    The first song has been an earworm since early Thursday morning. ???

    SOTD = Samsara EdP. I see that I am an identical twin to at least one NSTer today, and fraternal twins with about 4 or 5 other folks. It’s also a rather nice perfume to wear as a birthday scent. No big celebration. I’m hoping for a nice grilled steak and a pint of beer. We shall see!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:19 pm

      Happy Birthday, Jalapeno! Enjoy the day! ?????

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      • Jalapeno says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:38 pm

        Thank you! I’ve excused myself from laundry duty for the day. ?

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        • perfumelover67 says:
          24 January 2020 at 4:45 pm

          ??

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      • ScentSpirit says:
        24 January 2020 at 6:30 pm

        Happy Birthday, and of course you can’t do laundry on your birthday!

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        • Jalapeno says:
          24 January 2020 at 7:57 pm

          Thanks Scent Spirit!

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    • Holly says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:38 pm

      Happy Birthday buddy! Hope you enjoy your celebration whatever it may be!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        24 January 2020 at 7:56 pm

        Thank you Holly!

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    • Eschmeling says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:38 pm

      a good pint and a nice steak sounds great! I wish you some sunshine to go along with that!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        24 January 2020 at 7:56 pm

        I did get some sunshine today, so thanks for sending it! ?

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    • austenfan says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:41 pm

      Happy birthday! Enjoy your stead and pint!

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      • austenfan says:
        24 January 2020 at 4:41 pm

        I meant steak :)

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      • Jalapeno says:
        24 January 2020 at 7:55 pm

        I will, even though they have been delayed a bit!

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    • Gaynor says:
      24 January 2020 at 4:41 pm

      Happy birthday!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        24 January 2020 at 7:54 pm

        Thank you Gaynor!

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      24 January 2020 at 5:00 pm

      Happy birthday ????

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      • Jalapeno says:
        24 January 2020 at 7:54 pm

        Thanks CM8!

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    • Elisa P says:
      24 January 2020 at 5:07 pm

      Happy Birthday ? And cake, I hope!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        24 January 2020 at 7:54 pm

        TBH, I hadn’t thought about cake. Maybe I’ll raid my chocolate stash instead?

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    • Gail says:
      24 January 2020 at 5:51 pm

      Happy Birthday, Jalapeno! Hope you are having a fantastic day.

      Enjoy your steak and beer! Cheers!?

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      • Jalapeno says:
        24 January 2020 at 7:53 pm

        Steak & beer has been moved to tomorrow. The household grill-meister, Mr. Jalapeno, got home late.

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    • lillyjo says:
      24 January 2020 at 7:39 pm

      Super Happy Birthday Jalapeno!???

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      • Jalapeno says:
        24 January 2020 at 7:51 pm

        Thank you lillyjo!

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    • Laila says:
      24 January 2020 at 8:30 pm

      Best wishes for a weekend of celebration and a wonderful year ahead. Happy birthday!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        24 January 2020 at 9:24 pm

        Thank you Laila! Tomorrow is a vet appt for one of the cats, so she won’t be very happy. Nothing serious, just her annual exam.

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    • Petunia says:
      24 January 2020 at 8:34 pm

      HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUGS JALAPENO! I hope you get the steak and beer you’ve been craving! ????

      You smell fab. on your birthday!!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        24 January 2020 at 9:22 pm

        Thank you Perunia! Birthday hugs are some of the best!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 January 2020 at 12:53 am

      Happy Birthday, Jalapeño!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 January 2020 at 8:22 pm

        Thanks hajusuuri! I am always absurdly pleased when someone gets the tilde in my screen name.

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    • Aurora says:
      25 January 2020 at 2:13 am

      Many happy returns, Jalapeno.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 January 2020 at 8:20 pm

        Thank you Aurora!

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    • johanob says:
      25 January 2020 at 2:30 am

      Happy Birthday!!
      Hope it was a good day!????

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 January 2020 at 8:20 pm

        Many thanks johanob!

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      25 January 2020 at 11:35 am

      Happy belated birthday, Jalapeno!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 January 2020 at 8:19 pm

        Thanks therabbitsflower! I had my birthday steak & beer earlier tonight. It was a good thing.

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