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Wednesday scent of the day 1/29

Posted by Robin on 29 January 2020 214 Comments

It's Hump Day, and 50 days until the end of winter. Birthdays: Edward Abbey, Anton Chekhov, Thomas Paine, Oprah Winfrey. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m 50 days ahead of schedule, in L’Artisan Parfumeur Jacinthe des Bois.

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 Pink Hyacinth [cropped, flipped & doubled] by Paul VanDerWerf at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. chocolatemarzipan8 says:
    29 January 2020 at 9:58 am

    Winter Woods

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    • SheriG says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:00 am

      Simplicity of choice is nice sometimes, isn’t it. You smell lovely, as always.

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        29 January 2020 at 10:38 am

        It really is.
        Making my life easier.
        Plus it really works with my chemistry. Got another compliment this morning.

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  2. SheriG says:
    29 January 2020 at 9:59 am

    Well, no points for me today as I’m in Indochine – a huge favorite in the wintertime. But yesterday (when I didn’t get to chime in because craziness abounded in my world), I claim points for wearing Balenciaga Le Dix when it’s not spring, or summer, or anything remotely like them. Cold rain here by the oodle, as Miss Fisher might say. Happy Friday Eve Eve, everybody.

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    • apsara says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:15 am

      You smell super great!!

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  3. Regina says:
    29 January 2020 at 10:02 am

    I’m in Magie Noire. My little bottle is special to me because I bought it at the first estate sale I ever went to; I was so nervous about not knowing what to expect that I made my husband come with me. It’s funny to think about now because it’s my favorite weekend activity! This is still one of my best finds, though.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:07 am

      Nice find! What year do you think it’s from?

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      • Regina says:
        29 January 2020 at 10:50 am

        I don’t know enough to say, but it’s not the current one – it’s got the orange-and-maroon chevron.

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        • lillyjo says:
          29 January 2020 at 11:07 am

          I think that’s late seventies. I used to work with a lady who had that bottle. It smelled amazing!

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          29 January 2020 at 2:17 pm

          That bottle sounds like it’s from the late 70’s, and an amazing find!

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    • FearsMice says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:39 am

      A fabulous find indeed! I really wish I were sitting beside you today.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      29 January 2020 at 2:17 pm

      Ohhhh, glorious! And what a fabulous find! 😀

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    • Koyel says:
      29 January 2020 at 3:30 pm

      I will forever be envious of the time you found a bottle of vintage Malmaison at an estate sale (I think that was you). I’ve never been to one and don’t even know how I would find one!

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      • Eschmeling says:
        29 January 2020 at 3:45 pm

        Craigslist. But just like it’s rare to find a great perfume there, it’s also rare (at least where I live) to find an estate sale that is not overrun with people (prepare to line up) yet at the same time mostly filled with stuff that nobody wants. I did find some Chanel No.5 Parfum though – a teeny bit, but it was only a dollar, too.

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        • Koyel says:
          29 January 2020 at 3:47 pm

          Clever! Oof, that sounds annoying.

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      • Regina says:
        29 January 2020 at 4:57 pm

        Yes Malmaison was probably objectively my best find, but I love MN more. Estatesales.net has a wonderful app! You can browse pics by location and, once you find one you like, it will give you directions! I tend not to go right when they open to avoid lines as Eschmeling mentions. I’m more of a casual dipper-inner.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:18 pm

      Magie Noire = ?

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  4. madtowngirl says:
    29 January 2020 at 10:06 am

    Diptyque day 3. Today I’m in the work friendly Fleur de Peau, but enjoying an unexpected morning off due to overstaffing. Another gray one here, last night the weatherman said we haven’t seen the sun in a week, definitely feelin’ it.
    In other perfume related news, I have some rapidly(!) evaporating decants, Aedes Palissandre d’Or among them. If anyone would like to use this one up before it’s gone, shoot me a line at pkwisdom in the yahooland and I will send it to you. I’ll throw in a handful or two of samples also.?

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    • madtowngirl says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:48 am

      Decant is spoken for, thanks!?

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    • lillyjo says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:09 am

      No sun for me either! In the last 16 days I’ve seen it once.

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      • galbanumgal says:
        29 January 2020 at 4:28 pm

        Ugh, cloudy winter doldrums here too, multiple days of no sun. This morning at yoga, spoke to one person headed to AZ, and another to Hawaii. So frenvious!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        29 January 2020 at 6:45 pm

        Long gray stretches are the worst. Our winter has been unseasonably mild, but I’d trade a few degrees for some sun!

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  5. irisjasmine says:
    29 January 2020 at 10:11 am

    Backward in Timbuktu, which I was pretty sure I didn’t t like, but now I’m not so sure. It’s still a little soapy on me, but it’s not unpleasant!

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:44 am

      It is soapy on me too, but I love it.

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    • Aurora says:
      29 January 2020 at 1:51 pm

      It took me a while to appreciate that one too. I enjoy it especially in the heat.

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  6. austenfan says:
    29 January 2020 at 10:33 am

    Neither backward nor forward in Une Fleur de Cassie. I feel intelligent, poised and elegant. Whether I actually am any of these things is of course open to question 🙂

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:30 am

      I think you smell smart and elegant too, and I have a feeling you are those things. ?

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    • cazaubon says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:33 am

      I would be willing to bet you are all of these things. 🙂

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      29 January 2020 at 12:42 pm

      I am sure you are exactly like your perfume is! It is a very beautiful and elegant scent. I haven’t reach for my decant in a while. Thanks for the reminder.

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    • Jiji says:
      29 January 2020 at 12:57 pm

      I get the impression you are all of those things! ?
      Oh and you smell marvellous, of course.

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  7. Lovestosmellgood says:
    29 January 2020 at 10:34 am

    Going through my samples today, I found a small vial of Shalimar and that is my SOTD along with the body powder.

    I have a very cute outfit today, (all consignment) a RL blazer and a sort of riding hat, I look like I am ready to go horseback riding.

    I missed out on the freebie meet, I can’t get myself together. I have some things that need a new home. If you want please call dibs leave your email below.

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  8. FearsMice says:
    29 January 2020 at 10:37 am

    Looking Winter in the eye (I guess?) in L’eau d’Hiver. Yes, it’s soft and quiet, reminding me of walking through falling snow in an early-morning landscape. But I dislike winter and today I would prefer to be either cozy and warm (Casmir! l’Elephant!) or in one of the gorgeous-sounding spring florals that Robin has been sporting this week. Oh well, I’ll pick something else this evening…

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    • lillyjo says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:12 am

      I love L’eau D’hiver. I think of spring when I smell it.

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      • FearsMice says:
        29 January 2020 at 1:08 pm

        That’s it: I should shift my mental model of LEdH from winter to spring. 🙂 Snowdrops and crocuses pushing up from the snow…

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        • Robin says:
          29 January 2020 at 2:49 pm

          Yes!

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  9. teebear says:
    29 January 2020 at 10:38 am

    SOTD Akro Dark until the scent of roast duck takes over the entire house at some point tonight.

    Currently doing work admin and pretending I won’t have to go outside at some point in -14°C with wind chill to get potatoes.

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    • austenfan says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:42 am

      You smell wonderful of course.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      29 January 2020 at 12:47 pm

      Good luck getting your potatoes in such a cold day! You smell great!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:17 pm

      -14 degrees C?? No thanks!

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    • Calypso says:
      29 January 2020 at 7:17 pm

      Are you cooking a duck, or does that fragrance smell like roasting duck? Seriously?

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  10. perfumelover67 says:
    29 January 2020 at 10:42 am

    Wafting lavander everywhere wearing a huge dose of Burberry Brit Rhythm for Her. I had completely forgotten about this bottle and saw it by accident this morning in the back of my cabinet. This is another forgotten friend that I like a lot and makes me feel pretty and comfy every time I wear it.

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    • LizzieB says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:55 am

      That’s a good one. It’s quite sexy to my nose.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        29 January 2020 at 12:31 pm

        It is really good! A shame that I don’t reach for it more often, but it is always a pleasure to revisit it!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:15 pm

      I remember wearing a sample of that as a comfort scent a couple of years ago. I should bring my bottle out.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        29 January 2020 at 6:32 pm

        It is perfect for this season, especially on gray, cold, rainy days.

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  11. Barqs says:
    29 January 2020 at 10:46 am

    Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt

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  12. Elisa P says:
    29 January 2020 at 10:48 am

    Robin, your SOTD sounds lovely! And with the picture, I’m counting those 50 days til Spring. Though it’s sunny out and not too freezing, so I’ll take that for now.
    SOTD is PMC Ylang Ylang Nosy Be. Yum.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:29 am

      I sure love that one. You smell wonderful!

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      • Elisa P says:
        29 January 2020 at 6:50 pm

        Thank you! It is really nice

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    • Robin says:
      29 January 2020 at 2:50 pm

      I am surprised at how well this bottle has held up! It does smell like the picture 🙂

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    • galbanumgal says:
      29 January 2020 at 4:36 pm

      Have to try that PMC one of these days (ylang fan).
      You’re the poster who plays uke, right? The other day on the Outlaw Country channel, I heard the duo Folk Uke for the 1st time, a song called Mother****** Got F’d Up, which I won’t link here as definitely NSFW. It’s on youtube if you haven’t heard it–cracked me up.

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      • Elisa P says:
        29 January 2020 at 6:52 pm

        I do play uke, but haven’t heard of them, but will definitely look it up! Sounds like a hoot ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:14 pm

      Wonder if our area will get a nasty weather surprise in February?

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      • Elisa P says:
        29 January 2020 at 6:52 pm

        Oh, I so hope not! ?

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        • Robin says:
          29 January 2020 at 10:46 pm

          Adding my vote!

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    • Calypso says:
      29 January 2020 at 7:19 pm

      Oh, I love love love that! I’m getting it out to wear tomorrow!

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  13. Jiji says:
    29 January 2020 at 10:48 am

    SotD is Rahele.

    And yay! My new cashmere sweater has just arrived.
    Colour is a beautiful dark red, it has a v-neck, and it fits like a dream. ???

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:30 am

      congrats on your purchase. I am sporting a new piece today, a RL gray blazer

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      • Jiji says:
        29 January 2020 at 11:37 am

        You smell AND look classy ?

        Grey is such a good colour for clothes. I have 4 grey woolen sweaters ? #dontask
        (There used to be 5 but I just gave one away to my sister in law)

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        • ScentSpirit says:
          29 January 2020 at 11:56 am

          You made me think of something one of my students told me: She had 7 Rottweilers and when I asked why she had 7 she said, “Because we sold the other 5.”

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          • Jiji says:
            29 January 2020 at 12:07 pm

            ?

            But 7 rottweilers???!! Wow…. ?

          • Eschmeling says:
            29 January 2020 at 3:47 pm

            That is the best answer!!!

        • Koyel says:
          29 January 2020 at 5:17 pm

          Heh. This morning, as I pulled on a grey cashmere sweater, I realized this was my third grey cashmere sweater of the week, and I have at least one other one. Perhaps grey is the new black.

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          • Jiji says:
            29 January 2020 at 5:35 pm

            ? yay for grey!

            And now I have an itch to buy a cashmere grey sweater. Because of all the grey sweaters I have…not one is made from cashmere ?

            But I need to save up first…just spent my clothing money on this bordeaux one)

          • Robin says:
            29 January 2020 at 10:47 pm

            I would be embarrassed to report the percentage of my clothing that is white, black or grey.

    • cazaubon says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:35 am

      It sounds beautiful, enjoy!

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:42 am

      Rahele! I have a decant of that one floating around. Now I wish I had worn it today as well.

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      • Jiji says:
        29 January 2020 at 12:51 pm

        I would not be surprised if it is one of my most worn fragrances in 2019!

        And I have a way to find out
        I keep a very simple scent log (a note pad on my phone) where i write down ALMOST everyday what my SotD is, but I still need to put it in Excel…
        If I ever get this done I’ll let you guys know of course. ?

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        • Koyel says:
          29 January 2020 at 5:18 pm

          Start putting it into a spreadsheet right now! You can get a spreadsheet app for your phone. That way, if you do transcribe everything from your notepad to the spreadsheet later, at least you won’t have to do it for today forward!

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          • Jiji says:
            29 January 2020 at 5:29 pm

            Yup that’s smart
            Thank you!
            do you happen to know a good app?

        • Koyel says:
          29 January 2020 at 6:17 pm

          I use Google Sheets 🙂

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    • austenfan says:
      29 January 2020 at 12:08 pm

      I love Rahele!

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    • Calypso says:
      29 January 2020 at 7:19 pm

      Oh, that sounds dreamy!

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  14. Oakland Fresca says:
    29 January 2020 at 11:03 am

    Drained the last dregs of my Envoyage’s Zelda. Enjoyed the decant, but do not need a more. So it goes. So it goes….

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    • lillyjo says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:15 am

      “So it goes” you made me think of Linda Elerbee, if I’m remembering correctly.

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        29 January 2020 at 11:29 am

        And I think of Vonnegut!

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        • Jalapeno says:
          29 January 2020 at 6:13 pm

          So do I.

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        • Robin says:
          29 January 2020 at 10:47 pm

          Yep.

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    • Amyitis says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:53 am

      Read about you rat woes a bit late, so commenting here. Do not worry about having to explain that you DO in fact have a clean house. I once, very apologetically, told a friend (who has a beautiful, modern, spotless house- in part because she only has one child, a girl, as well as a full time housekeeper) about the waves of little brown mice that plague our house. She just smiled before taking me on a tour of her house, pointing out all the fringes on her Persian carpets that had been eaten by rats!

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        29 January 2020 at 12:50 pm

        That is so kind of you to say! Who knew they ate wool as well? Ayeeeah! Anyway, at some point this too shall pass… but for now it is a battle. We live in a city, but in a part of the city where there are single family homes–mostly built between 1915-1935. And our 1927 house abuts a wooded area, near a stream. So we get all sorts of border animals, which is really nice–except the rats. (Shudders!)

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        • Jiji says:
          29 January 2020 at 2:31 pm

          That sounds like a great house btw, but rats argh.
          I live in an old house in the city and we have mice now. Not as bad as rats, but still…unwanted guests!

          (Years before there was a neighborhood cat who paid us visits more than a few times a week. She kept the mice away. But the neighbors and the cat moved…..)

          We started using mouse traps now (with the classic piece of cheese in it ?) and every day we find a victim in it.

          Good luck with your fight against the rats!

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          • Jalapeno says:
            29 January 2020 at 6:13 pm

            Yuck on the mice! I know what a dead mouse smells like, and I wish I did not have that particular knowledge.

    • Nancyleandros says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:03 pm

      Hey Oakland, how is your foot doing? Hope you’re on the mend. ?

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        29 January 2020 at 7:45 pm

        Oh gosh. I waddled about in a boot for three days, icing it at night and taking ibuprophen, and it is all better now. I must have just strained something–thank goodness!!

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        • Oakland Fresca says:
          29 January 2020 at 7:46 pm

          Thank you for asking!

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          • Nancyleandros says:
            29 January 2020 at 8:10 pm

            You are most welcome. I’m so happy to hear it wasn’t any worse that a strain. ?

  15. springpansy says:
    29 January 2020 at 11:21 am

    I’m in YSL Parisienne thanks to an NST friend and really enjoying it. I don’t often do rose fragrances, but I don’t dislike them – so maybe half a point for me?

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:31 am

      I am thinking of doing rose for Friday. I am not a rose person either.

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    • Koyel says:
      29 January 2020 at 5:20 pm

      🙂

      I always think of Parisienne as a juicy blackberry scent. That note is so strong that I hardly get the rose.

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      • lillyjo says:
        29 January 2020 at 8:24 pm

        And on me, I get mostly violet.

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    • lillyjo says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:26 pm

      You smell lovely.

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  16. therabbitsflower says:
    29 January 2020 at 11:33 am

    Today’s Francesca Bianchi is Under My Skin. I think it shares similarity with Bengale Rouge but is different enough that I’m contemplating my need for more. I think it has more florals than BR and is richly spiced with vanillic, leathery, smooth animalic base. Love!

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

      I think they are different enough too.
      Now I am not that skilled at picking out notes but Under my skin to my memory is a fat iris/orris + leather, while Bengale rouge is more about honeyed myrrh.
      But I see some similarities. they are both very cuddly and awesome.
      …..and now you made me look up and use my Bengale rouge sample…. ?

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        29 January 2020 at 9:28 pm

        Yeah, they’re definitely different. The orris hadn’t shown up for me yet when I posted earlier but it definitely did in the mid development to dry down. Yep, I love them both. And nice to note that Under My Skin isn’t a sillage bomb like BR. At least as long as you don’t overspray.

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  17. ScentSpirit says:
    29 January 2020 at 11:56 am

    Trying out Sensuous Nude.

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    • Robin says:
      29 January 2020 at 2:51 pm

      How do you like?

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:05 pm

      Oh, that’s a good one. You smell great today!

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  18. LizzieB says:
    29 January 2020 at 11:57 am

    I’ll be popping on and off the subway as I move about town today, so what better day than to wear Replica Beach Walk?

    (I was in cheapest of the cheap yesterday in Old Spice Amber body spray. I guess that also fits CP because it was marketed to men…manly men…)

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  19. cazaubon says:
    29 January 2020 at 11:59 am

    Testing a sample that came in my package yesterday from indie perfumer Annette Neuffer, A Sanctified Rose. Not surprisingly, it smells like rose and incense. Very nice. I tested her Narcissus Poeticus last night, also lovely.

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    • Jiji says:
      29 January 2020 at 12:16 pm

      Hey, interesting, a brand/perfumer I never heard of! I just checked out her website….woa those samples are not cheap, but I am intrigued.
      I read she is a jazz musician as well. Woman of many talents!

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      • cazaubon says:
        29 January 2020 at 10:09 pm

        Her perfumes are all natural extraits, so a bit pricey, but very lovely. And she gives 5 free samples with a bottle purchase.

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    • Elisa P says:
      29 January 2020 at 1:03 pm

      I just peeked, too. Beautiful packaging!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 5:58 pm

      A rose and incense scent sounds lovely!

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  20. Amyitis says:
    29 January 2020 at 12:09 pm

    Habit Rouge. Sort of fits the CP…

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    • austenfan says:
      29 January 2020 at 2:36 pm

      How’s your little dog doing today?

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  21. tannina says:
    29 January 2020 at 1:06 pm

    MM Untitled for my continuing incense week. Now cooking some chicken paprikash for winner.

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    • Robin says:
      29 January 2020 at 2:51 pm

      Yum!!

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  22. hajusuuri says:
    29 January 2020 at 1:14 pm

    SOTD = Hiram Green Voyage 2019

    I’m continuing Indie Week as I have way more indies than I originally thought! So far in January, I’ve worn perfumes from 25 different indie houses!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B76ayvDhd0-/?igshid=1aycm0vbg3oas

    In other news, just as I was about to strategize how to handle collecting what we paid out of pocket for mom’s care at the sub-acute rehab center (SARC), the accountant there called. Apparently, the SARC had submitted the claim for reimbursement but Medicare rejected it because the SARC delayed too long to submit the claim. Oy vey. Ultimately, the SARC has to give me back the money REGARDLESS of the Medicare claim status. The accountant asked for, and I will gladly provide, the appeals timeline to show that the delay is reasonable and appropriate considering the established appeals duration. Medicare had 60 days to appeal the decision and that 60 days ran out on January 12th and since we have not heard one peep about their appeal, we have to assume that won’t happen. In any case, an hour’s work is better than having to engage a lawyer!

    Thanks to those who responded to my inquiry regarding what you would do if did not want to shake hands at church or anywhere. I think I’ll stick to a suggested made of doing an elbow bump and I will say “I prefer not to shake hands, how about a light elbow bump instead?”

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    • lillyjo says:
      29 January 2020 at 1:58 pm

      That place is something else. I hope they do right by you soon.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        29 January 2020 at 6:29 pm

        I hope so!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 5:57 pm

      Just figured I’d give a big raspberry to that SARC for you in case you haven’t done so already. PHBLLLLLT!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        29 January 2020 at 6:29 pm

        Raspberries is right!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:28 pm

      Oops,I meant 15 different houses. Stupid fat fingers! ?

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    • Calypso says:
      29 January 2020 at 7:25 pm

      I’ve run into the refusal to shake hands from some Muslim male students and others, such as once when I was on a local TV show about how to address and define evil, with a lot of diverse clergy people. I find it extremely aggravating. Because of the sexism, even though it’s a sincerely held religious view. It makes me feel rejected and “dirty”. So, I would probably go ahead and shake in the church situation but then discreetly use hand sanitizer sheets.

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      • lillyjo says:
        29 January 2020 at 8:23 pm

        That stinks! I was unaware of this.

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      • cazaubon says:
        29 January 2020 at 10:16 pm

        This is also the case in the Orthodox Jewish community, because men are not supposed to touch any woman except their wife. I find that less offensive. Not sure what the Muslim rationale is though, possibly similar.

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        • Undina says:
          29 January 2020 at 11:27 pm

          I think it’s totally acceptable in social environment (where I can choose not to communicate with them if I don’t like their behavior) or if they are temporary visiting on business from their country/countries. But if they chose to live and work here, the only way I would tolerate it in business environment is if they weren’t shaking hands at all, whether with men or women: I do not respect customs of those who doesn’t respect ours.

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    • cazaubon says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:17 pm

      You smell lovely. I’m wearing HG Moon Bloom as my scent of the evening. Hope you get your money soon!

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  23. Dawn says:
    29 January 2020 at 1:25 pm

    Had a doctor’s appointment this morning followed by a quick trip to the grocery store. Making corned beef for dinner tonight and about to eat some lunch. Just put on some Lonestar Memories for today.

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    • Robin says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:51 pm

      You smell great Dawn! Hope the corned beef was delicious.

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  24. yasmina says:
    29 January 2020 at 1:26 pm

    I am in How You Love by indie Jazmin Sarai. The grapefruit, cardamom and jasmine combo is doing wonders for my SAD. I’m addicted!

    But sadly the 10 ml travel spray appears to be evaporating rapidly 🙁 I’m worried on splurging on a 50 ml bottle and having the same happen.

    I think I should email the perfumer – they need to have better bottles for this Amazing beauty.

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    • Elisa P says:
      29 January 2020 at 3:00 pm

      Bummer, and I think it’s a good idea to email her- she’d probably want to know. Is it a screw top atomizer? Maybe you can transfer it to a better atomizer?
      I find screw top bottles do that. The crimped sprays I have have lasted for years.
      And it is a nice scent- I got to smell her range at a shop here.

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      • yasmina says:
        29 January 2020 at 6:33 pm

        Yes crimped sprays are the way to go

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 5:56 pm

      Do you have any Parafilm or electrician’s tape you could put around the neck of your travel spray? Maybe that would help re: evaporation.

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      • yasmina says:
        29 January 2020 at 6:34 pm

        I did but unfortunately it didn’t end the evaporation

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        • Jalapeno says:
          29 January 2020 at 7:43 pm

          Oh no!

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    • cazaubon says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:19 pm

      I had the same problem with a Hiram Green travel sprey. I think those travel sprays are not always well-crimped/sealed.

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  25. Gaynor says:
    29 January 2020 at 1:29 pm

    Perfumelover67’s mention of lavendar reminded me that I haven’t worn SL’s Gris Clair for ages, so that will be my perfume today.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      29 January 2020 at 3:30 pm

      You smell wonderful!

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:09 pm

      Hey house twin!

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  26. lillyjo says:
    29 January 2020 at 1:57 pm

    I’m wearing Violet Blonde for work tonight. The lack of sun is starting to get to me. I just want to sleep and eat. The clouds do keep the temp up though, so it’s a trade off.

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    • johanob says:
      29 January 2020 at 2:48 pm

      Another beautiful perfume!You smell wayyyy tooo good!!???

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      • lillyjo says:
        29 January 2020 at 4:22 pm

        Thank you, kind sir!

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

      And I just want to sleep and NOT eat lol ? Pass me your good appetite!

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      • lillyjo says:
        29 January 2020 at 4:20 pm

        Cm8, I have been famished for weeks! I’m stuffing my face like crazy!

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

          LOL ? ?
          It will pass once spring gets here ????️???

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    • Aurora says:
      29 January 2020 at 3:26 pm

      I know it’s a favorite of yours, I enjoy it too, I appreciate that sweetness is subtle in that one, it’s rather austere, violet perfumes sometimes are too sweet for me. My favorite is SL Bois de Violette, do you know it?

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      • lillyjo says:
        29 January 2020 at 4:19 pm

        I do not know it. I wore this on purpose today for our district visit. I wanted to smell subtle high end, but not too fancy, lol.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 5:54 pm

      I’ll try to send the sun your way lillyjo! I hope the invasion of the bigwigs went well, or was at least tolerable for you.

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      • lillyjo says:
        29 January 2020 at 6:25 pm

        My boss hasn’t yelled at anyone yet, so maybe it wasn’t too bad. Lol

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    • madtowngirl says:
      29 January 2020 at 7:03 pm

      You and me both! I took a nap yesterday and today.?

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      • lillyjo says:
        29 January 2020 at 8:21 pm

        Yesterday I stopped at McDonald’s on my way to work and ordered the chicken pancake breakfast! And I had already eaten breakfast!

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        • madtowngirl says:
          29 January 2020 at 8:24 pm

          Haha, that’s awesome! I’m literally lol’ing right now.?

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  27. Aurora says:
    29 January 2020 at 1:58 pm

    In Molyneux Quartz today which to my nose has always been an easier going Diorella.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 5:53 pm

      I don’t see a connection to Diorella with Quartz. Not sure I tried that Dior, though. But Quartz is a pretty “I’m a grown-up” scent for sure.

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  28. Holly says:
    29 January 2020 at 2:04 pm

    Inspired by Robin’s sotd and the pic, I’m wearing Tauer’s Hyacinth and a Mechanic. It took me a while to find my little decant which I’ve never tried, as I thought it might be something that smells interesting but perhaps best kept for use at home. It’s much tamer than I expected, and I like but don’t love it. It’s definitely aptly named and very well done, and oddly enough I do have a scent memory involving hyacinths and burning coal fumes/soot that I thought I might be able to revisit, but this is most certainly gasoline and lube.

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    • Holly says:
      29 January 2020 at 2:08 pm

      Oh! and forgot to say that I suddenly recalled that there’s a character named Hyacinth, and I envisioned her um, with a mechanic cuz where on earth does Andy come up with this stuff? Anyway, I thought it might be Basil’s wife on Fawlty Towers, but it’s actually a character on Keeping Up Appearances.

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      • Robin says:
        29 January 2020 at 2:52 pm

        Yes, Basil’s wife was Sybil.

        I think there was a story behind the Tauer, hope someone will chime in because I forget!

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  29. SmokeyToes says:
    29 January 2020 at 2:23 pm

    Hi all, SOTD is Diptyque’s L’Ombre dans l’Eau, wafting a green spicy/rose and black current bud today. Happy Hump day!

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    • Robin says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:56 pm

      Yum, I have not worn that in ages.

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        30 January 2020 at 1:32 am

        I’m down to my last few spritzes. It’s been a very good run though. I love fragrances with black currant bud.

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        • therabbitsflower says:
          30 January 2020 at 9:38 am

          Me too, though I know it can be a difficult note.

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  30. thegoddessrena says:
    29 January 2020 at 2:42 pm

    Wearing Milk of Flowers. Waiting around the airport. Will be in Brussels tomorrow morning. Yay!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      29 January 2020 at 3:33 pm

      Safe travels! Enjoy Brussels!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 5:03 pm

      Have a safe and enjoyable trip! ✈

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    • Robin says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:56 pm

      Bon Voyage and happy shopping!

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  31. johanob says:
    29 January 2020 at 2:46 pm

    Day 3 of my Top 5 of all time belonged to….
    ELdO’s Bendelirious!!
    My go-to party perfume!This is such an underrated symphony of aldehydes,cherry lollipops and a big orris/suede note.
    They might as well have named it Johano-lirious,because I truly feel happier,more bubbly and energetic whenever I wear this.And honestly,to me it is very very sexy!
    Sadly discontinued,but my stash will last forever!
    Happy Wednesday folks!
    ?

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

      Ooo that sounds good!

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    • Aurora says:
      29 January 2020 at 3:28 pm

      It’s a riot of notes, enjoy it!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      29 January 2020 at 3:35 pm

      Never tried Bendelirious, but it sounds great and I am sure you smell wonderful!

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    • Eschmeling says:
      29 January 2020 at 3:51 pm

      sounds wonderful!

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    • lillyjo says:
      29 January 2020 at 4:15 pm

      This is the perfume that reminds me of you the most. The first time I ever heard of it was through you! ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 5:02 pm

      I wonder when ELdO d/c’ed that one? Must have been recently.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:32 pm

      Did your friend guess what you wore?

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    • AnnieA says:
      29 January 2020 at 8:23 pm

      It’s a perfume that says, “Whee!” Have a 10 ml backup bottle, tom keep the party going…

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  32. lucasai says:
    29 January 2020 at 3:13 pm

    Happy Hump Day while I wear Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:33 pm

      Mmmmm good!

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  33. Koyel says:
    29 January 2020 at 3:21 pm

    Found a few more mls of Tam Dao so I’m in that today as I contemplate the fact that I really, really need to start a job hunt because this place is unsustainable. Smart colleagues and interesting work can only go so far.

    Anyway, we finally got the delivery of our outdoor furniture! The weather will have highs in the 60s this week, so I wish I could lounge outside on our brand-new outdoor couch with a big mug of something hot, but unfortunately, work does not permit joy.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 5:00 pm

      Yay for finding more Tam Dao in your stash, plus getting your outdoor furniture! I’m a little concerned to see your comment about “work does not permit joy” though. That’s a huge red flag in my book. Is your resume updated?

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      • Koyel says:
        29 January 2020 at 7:29 pm

        Yep. I just need to focus and look for other places with fun work 🙁 I find that since my father passed away, I’m much less interested in putting up with stupid crap at work. I know I HAVE to leave. I just need to find a good place to land!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      29 January 2020 at 7:01 pm

      You smell great! There are cute 30 ml bottles of Tam Dao readily available on eBay….just sayin’.?

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      • Koyel says:
        29 January 2020 at 7:30 pm

        I know…I saw. And quite affordable too. But I am supposed to be on a no-buy…!

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        • madtowngirl says:
          29 January 2020 at 8:28 pm

          Wait, what?! But you reached your health goal! You should get it if you want it.

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          • Koyel says:
            29 January 2020 at 9:10 pm

            Yeah, but then I bought a house in the Bay Area >.< Also, I may have more perfume than I can wear in my life!

    • cazaubon says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:23 pm

      Yay for new patio furniture! Hope you can find a great new job. Life is too short to stay at a crappy job. I found my happy place and stayed there for 21 years.

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      • Koyel says:
        29 January 2020 at 10:44 pm

        That sounds wonderful 🙂 I hope I can do that, too!

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  34. Eschmeling says:
    29 January 2020 at 3:52 pm

    Backwards day 3: Wearing an out of season perfume – Baiser Vole Extrait, hmm, I should wear this more often!

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    • Robin says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:57 pm

      Ah, good call!

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  35. Deva says:
    29 January 2020 at 4:29 pm

    SB Incensed. Everyone is yelling at me today. No siree BUB! ??‍♀️ <—-this is me walking away. Not my communication style, people!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 4:58 pm

      Sounds like “incensed” could describe the emotional tenor of where you’re at today. What a PITA.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:34 pm

      But surely not T-Rex, right?

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    • Robin says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:02 pm

      Ugh. Sorry Deva.

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  36. Jalapeno says:
    29 January 2020 at 4:57 pm

    Another grey warm-ish day here. The weather has been strange here this January… almost 6 degrees F warmer than average, and between 8.5 and 9 inches short of snow. Now, some of that “snow total” has fallen as rain, so I’m not thinking of drought yet.

    Spooky kitty has been sneezing a lot today. It isn’t constant, but a string of 5 or 6 sneezes on occasion. She usually doesn’t sneeze or cough at all. I hope it isn’t connected to the new (and $$$) prescription food I just switched her to. Or the new medicine. Ugh.

    SOTD = L’Artisan Voleur de Roses, from the sample stash. Yep, back in perfume today. @teebear, not wearing perfume to avoid a bad association isn’t an original idea of mine. Several posters here have mentioned it in the past. I just know a good idea when I see (or hear of) it. ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 5:15 pm

      OK, I really need to pay more attention to the view outside. Today was bright and sunny! No clouds at all. Tsk. ☀

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    • lillyjo says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:22 pm

      Hope you get sun tomorrow so you can enjoy it! I’m short on snow this year too. I hope February doesn’t make up for it. Although, I hadn’t thought about the rain figuring into the equation.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        29 January 2020 at 6:35 pm

        See, I think you just jinxed it ?

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        • lillyjo says:
          29 January 2020 at 8:17 pm

          Oh no! You’re probably right. I take it back!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        29 January 2020 at 7:40 pm

        There might be some sun in the forecast, but I had a couple of things come up this afternoon that took my attention away from that. NBD, the weather is going to do what the weather is going to do.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:36 pm

      I was too heads down to come up for air. Glad you got the sunshine!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        29 January 2020 at 7:38 pm

        I realized that I had looked around while walking to the mailbox, and noticed the powdery blue color of the sky. Nice to see the sun, even if the wind was a bit chilly.

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    • Robin says:
      29 January 2020 at 11:03 pm

      Very strange weather. I was just thinking today of how many times lately I’ve run errands in a warm sweater instead of a coat…that’s not usual for January. Hope we do not have the pay the piper in February and March.

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  37. MMKinPA says:
    29 January 2020 at 5:22 pm

    Ambre 114. Had a rough day so at least I smelled good.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:12 pm

      Sorry about your rough day. I hope tomorrow will be better, amber twin!

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    • lillyjo says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:19 pm

      Hope it’s a great day tomorrow!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:20 pm

      Fingers crossed that tomorrow is an improvement.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:37 pm

      Hope tomorrow’s better!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      29 January 2020 at 7:24 pm

      Sending positive vibes for a good rest of the week!

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    • cazaubon says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:25 pm

      You smell nice, hope your day is better tomorrow!

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  38. Nancyleandros says:
    29 January 2020 at 6:11 pm

    Ambre Sultan for me, over Andy’s amber flush body oil. ❤️

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    • yasmina says:
      29 January 2020 at 6:35 pm

      Amber flush never worked for me. Maybe I should try layering!

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        29 January 2020 at 8:24 pm

        It is dry for an amber, and has a chalkiness to it. Is that what bothers you?

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      29 January 2020 at 7:22 pm

      Wow! That combo sounds delish! I need to layer both now!

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        29 January 2020 at 8:26 pm

        Enjoy it! ?

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    • cazaubon says:
      29 January 2020 at 10:26 pm

      Great combo. 🙂

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  39. Calypso says:
    29 January 2020 at 7:32 pm

    I have on Calling All Angels today, because Hajusuuri wore it yesterday, plus it’s gorgeous. I’m planning to try a new recipe tonight for spaghetti squash “pasta” with asparagus and goat cheese. I’ll report back later.

    Tomorrow will be interesting. A former student fro LONG ago who now runs a small restaurant invited me to participate in a writers’ lunch discussion group about a recent very controversial science fiction story. Long story but I’m curious to see what it will be like, and flattered he still wants to hear from his old lady retired professor!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      29 January 2020 at 7:36 pm

      That spaghetti squash recipe sounds yummy! ?

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      • lillyjo says:
        29 January 2020 at 8:13 pm

        I second this!

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      29 January 2020 at 7:48 pm

      Come on . . . what is the scifi story???! “Controversial” is a siren song for some of us . . .

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      • Calypso says:
        30 January 2020 at 6:16 pm

        “I identify sexually as an Attack Helicopter,” published in Clarkesworld, then withdrawn. I have a copy though.

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  40. neyronrose says:
    29 January 2020 at 8:29 pm

    In Jicky this afternoon and evening. When I use up this sample, I’ll get another one, or a small decant, most likely from StC. Out of the older perfumes I’ve tried, this is one of the very easiest for me to wear.

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    • neyronrose says:
      29 January 2020 at 9:19 pm

      Oh, and I’ll note that a good bit of my reading material lately has been steampunk — Victorian era meets science fiction or magic of a clockwork variety. I’m not defining it well, but some is fun. Of course, my preference is for the lighter takes on it. And I also favor the stories that have very different ideas about the abilities of women and people of color than the average white Victorian male author did. I enjoy the subversion or overturning of stereotypes in some of the steampunk books.

      Some folks get more into the fashion side of it, which is generally somewhat Victorian-looking, but often with elaborate goggles and accessories with lots of cogs in the design and such.

      What I’m looking at currently is a book titled Steampunk Tea Party, which includes “30 Neo-Victorian Steampunk Recipes…”
      There’s a cookie recipe that has absinthe-flavored frosting, to give you an idea. Also, edible gold powder is used on some of the cookies and cakes and such. I found it endearing that one biscuit recipe called for lemon thyme, the first use in a recipe that I’ve seen for that outside of books about herbs. Another herb mix for savory biscuits includes fresh lovage. I don’t have a bottle of absinthe lying around, but I have a decent assortment of herbs and spices. And I have a box of parchment paper lying around. I know where I can get rosewater suitable for cooking with. One of my books about Indian cooking has a glossary at the end that gives the American English equivalents of the British “caster sugar,” “icing sugar,” “double cream” and other terminology.

      Robin and irisjasmine may find this interesting: Many of the steampunk craft and hobby books in the county library system are at the Honey Brook library. I’ve been wondering, “Why Honey Brook?” Perhaps folks around there have businesses where they make steampunk jewelry or gadgets? idk

      I’ll let NST folks know if I try any of those steampunk tea party recipes. 🙂

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      • Jalapeno says:
        29 January 2020 at 10:12 pm

        If you enjoy the lighter-themed Steampunk genre, you might want to check out “Girl Genius”. It’s an online graphic novel/series that follows the adventures of Agatha Heterodyne. It’s been running since 2002.

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

        I have wondered, but never tried to find out, if the library sensibly concentrates genres at certain branches? I don’t mind, we have an unusually fast inter library loan system.

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  41. Old Herbaceous says:
    30 January 2020 at 8:25 am

    I wore Cristalle yesterday (Wednesday); it smells like early spring to me! Tomorrow I might wear Guerlain’s L’Homme Ideal Cologne, which I got at a great discount at TJ Maxx (I think it is discontinued). It is “backward” for me because I normally wear classically feminine scents, lots of florals.

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