Tuesday and Inventor's Day! (Plus, if you live in New Mexico, Extraterrestrial Culture Day.) What fragrance are you wearing?
Me: still on vacation, (still behind on reading comments), still in Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess. Tea at the moment is Numi Chinese Breakfast.
Reminder: 2/14 we're celebrating Valentine's Day. Wear the perfume you are most smitten with at the moment, or, wear a perfume given to you by a significant other.
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: the Sultan’s Garden Tea Pot ("This giftable and eye-catching range is a collaboration with designer Sam de Teran and features vibrant paradisal gardens with illustrations of gazelles, lions and monkeys playing beneath palms and cypress trees. They're inspired by geometric prints and patterns of early near-Eastern ceramic artwork.") is £75 at John Lewis.
I’m copying Perfumelover67 and my SOTD is Paris YSL. It is forever gorgeous to me. I put on some from a tiny, and very cute mini with, I think, fleur de Parfum.
Tea is Wedding Impérial by MF.
I bet that mini is super cute, I think the Paris bottle design is very pretty.
You smell fantastic!!!!! ??⚘
It is forever gorgeous!Love Paris!
Today I got my order from Lush which contained two body sprays, Jungle and Tramp. My first perfume purchase in months. So of course I have to wear both this week!
Tramp today. For those who are not familiar with this scent, it is basically a lot of patchouli and oakmoss. It is a very raw scent, almost like a blend of essential oils. Very natural and forest-y. I still prefer it as a shower gel, but a body spray is nice too.
Tramp sounds good!
I don’t believe Tramp was available at the 34th Street store when I fell in love with Turmeric Latte. That said, there was a tramp in the flesh in store.
Hahaha!!You crack me up sometimes H!
Heh and I saw her again the following week, hosing herself down with perfumes.
I saw the pics of Turmeric Latte on your instagram feed. Nice! Lush has been releasing a lot of body sprays lately.
They have but oh the price!
I’m in Eau Duelle, which I am definitely smitten with at the moment. I’ll see how I feel when my decant is gone.
Yesterday was day 30 of my Whole30 challenge and today I got on the scale 7 lbs lighter. Woo hoo!? My favorite skinny jeans are definitely more comfortable. This afternoon madtownteen and I will bake some paleo dark chocolate chip walnut cookies to celebrate.?
Seven pounds is great! Are you planing another challenge soon?
Thanks pl67!? I don’t have a challenge planned for anytime soon, but I am going to continue to really try and eliminate grains and especially sugar from my diet. I also need to start exercising.?
You had a good start! I am sure it would be easier to keep a healthier diet now.
Good for you! That’s excellent!
Youtube has a great selection of free videos, my favorite is Jessica Smith.
Congratulations!
Thanks lillyjo!?
Wow that’s amazing!
I could never do that..
Fantastic!
One thing that helped me lose the weight last year is a sugar sub called swerve. I have to have my coffee and it needs to taste like coffee.
Swerve is the best substitute I have ever tried and you can bake with it, too.
Have no affiliation with this product, btw.
Post shower, some Tam Dao. Foot surgeon appt this afternoon for this fracture.
Robin, that’s a lovely teapot!
Isn’t that darned pretty?
Best of luck with your appt.
Seven pounds is great!
Congratulations!
Congrats! Yum for those cookies
Seven pounds is a lot! Congrats!
Nicely done! ?
Congratulations! That is fantastic!
How lovely! Good for you.
Congratulations!
Congratulations! It is SO hard to do. Those cookies sound amazing!
Facing a dark, rainy and busy day in FM Lipstick Rose ??. Smelling great while drinking my third cup of coffee with a couple of drops of water rose. Looks like I am craving for roses a lot this week! ?
Smelling fabulous today M!??
Thank you my dear! ??
Hope it’s a great day in spite of the weather! What’s your favorite rose perfume?
Chosing a favorite rose perfume is quite difficult for me. I love Lipstick Rose, POAL, Calypso, Lyric, Paris, Encense Mythique D’Orient and some others, but for some unknown reason Jo Malone Red Roses always wins my heart, perhaps because of its simplicity.
Fabulous!
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This is the time of year that I want to have Rose Jam shower gel around, so it makes perfect sense to me. ???
Rose Jam is so fun and yummy. I don’t know why I don’t use it more often. This is the season for it! ?⚘?⚘
Still smitten with Korres Perfume for Kings and Queens Sheba.Such an easy green tuberose.Smelling fresh on a busy Tuesday.Happy week everyone!
XO
Happy week, Johano!?
Sending cheerful vibes on your busy Tuesday! ????
Thank you guys!Sending love and biiiiiig hugs!!❤️❤️
How is Find Me coming?
Next you MUST read Engima Variations…
Buona giornata!
Slowly but surely!I do like it a lot!Wish I had more reading time!I love Aciman’s style of writing,will definitely seek out more from him!Thanks!✌?
If you lived closer I would share all my Aciman books with you, and my Renault ones too
Thanks,that is so kind of you!I am really interested in the Renault books as well,I did some research,was not aware she had a South African connection as well!Looking forward to explore more from her as well!✌????
Yes, I only recommended her after I saw that you liked Aciman. Or else I wouldn’t know how open you were (in general)
Oakland F recommended Renault to me after I read Song of Achilles and Circe (both good) Renault is creates more of an ancient world in some of her historical novels, and I never wanted to leave. I prefer her to Madeline Miller.
Renault’s books have affected me so deeply, both emotionally and intellectually.
On a side note, I have a girlfriend that I share books with, and we both read Song of Achilles and I told her over coffee that I felt like I was falling in love with Achilles while I was reading that book! She is Greek, and gave me a beautiful Greek handmade vase and on one side its a ship. She said, “to think of your Achilles sailing to Troy” Such a sweet gift!
This is a longer post than I intended! Sorry for that!
Wow,I love the gift from your greek friend,that is so thoughtful!
I can’t wait to dive into Renault.And thanks for the other recommendation,I’ll definitely seek them all out.More free time to read and relax is around the corner for me,luckily!Thanks for your responses,always appreciated no matter the length!It speaks of your passion and genuine interest.xo
Yes I love ? as well as perfume
I read a lot to my kids too
Books, like perfume, is a passion that should be shared ?
Hopefully not too busy for you, Johanob!
That is one cheery looking teapot. I am drinking Marriage Freres NOEL In LOVE. A bit heavy on the vanilla, but a lovely way to start off the work day.
I am wearing Jicky and Zoologie’s Bee. They layer well.
As some of you know, from my Sunday rant, about traveling OSCAR night, I was rooting, but pessimistic about a movie which I believe is a hands down classic: Parasite. I got home just as the Jane Fonda announced the show was over, and to my delight, there was the director on stage smiling. I have since learned he and the movie were the night big winners. If you haven’t seen it, go see it, or stream it. This is a movie in which a sense of smell and the feeling of sunlight are key plot points. (Also morse code)
I am really looking forward to seeing it!
We loved Parasite too. I loved that one has no idea how the movie will play out and how I constantly changed “sides”. A worthy winner!
Since the weather here is very similiar to what the weather was when I was in Belgium last week, I am wearing my lovely new souvenir– Lattedoro from Gabriella Chieffo. I smell like a spice cookie.
Oh, that sounds nice!
SOTD is Ummagumma, another house and fragrance I wouldn’t have come across in a million years but for NST. Love it.
Ooh would you be willing to give me a description?
Currently jonesing on Corpse Reviver from Bruno Fazzolari and it’s made me very curious about his other scents.
Well, sure! On me, Ummagumma is a sweetly spicy tobacco/leather scent with a hint of incense – comforting and sexy at the same time. The notes per Luckyscent are saffron, carnation, chocolate, tobacco, leather, labdanum, sandalwood, cedar, frankincense, tonka bean, vanilla. My nose can’t really isolate most of those notes individually, and am guessing it’s because the scent is very well-blended. I sometimes think it shares a tiny bit of DNA with Kerosene Broken Theories, if you’ve ever tried that one.
Dear Donatella, who forgives always, after going back and forth I bought a bottle of the Shalimar ODV Madagascar, I finished my bottle and I really love this one. Oh well. It didn’t come cheap, but it will get a lot of love.
I always have buyers remorse but the box is so so beautiful, and the scent. AH! Amo Amo Amo
Tea-Chai made by me
Donatella forgives! ?. Enjoy your new bottle! You waited too long to get it.
Well, you know that feeling when you spend money on something like this. Do I really need a full bottle? I really enjoy it though..
Yay! I’m happy that you were able to get your perfume!
Me too
<3
I love the Ode a la Vanilles and wish they were still in production. I still have the Mexican one and a backup.
Donatella always forgives,Actually,she is most proud of this particular purchase!!Well done!???
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Thank you!!!
I’m with perfumelover67, craving roses. DSH Inner Sanctum today with a little of her American Beauty ?
Beautiful scents!?? You smell great!
What a wonderful name for a perfume. Just looked it up and it sounds lovely
I bet you smell great.
Those both sound lovely!
Thanks to therabbitsflower, I am wearing Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine. This is a nice antidote to the grey, gloomy day.
It is very spring-like! Hope tomorrow is better weather.
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I’m in the spicy Oeillet Bengale. My favorite AdV although Grendaille d’Afrique is also one I would buy if it came in a travel spray
Œillet Bengale is very beautiful. It’s my favourite AdV as well, although I haven’t tried the entire line.
It’s a stand out line in general. Their bottles are so beautiful to look at to
I agree. My favorite AdV too…
SOTD: Iris Nobile EDT
My husband has banned another perfume from our apt: Vetiver & Golden Vanilla
He really dislikes it and it’s not worth the fight with so many others out there I enjoy and he’s ok with plus, I’ll likely forget about it in 3 months as I do most scents.
I haven’t heard of this one..
What are the other banned perfumes?
Oh, there’s quite a few! It’s ok, really. He has a very sensitive nose so I get it. Orientals and gourmands are what bothers him the most.
Oh dear, that would be grounds for divorce in my house. Those are my two favourite categories.
Oof. My fiance is much the same. I get around it by wearing scents he hates to work, so he doesn’t smell them until they’ve had at least 10 h to dissipate from my skin. So it’s more of a nights-and-weekends ban
Now Vetiver & Golden Vanilla sounds even more appealing! A banned perfume, ooooh.
I do that too! Sometimes it works and sometimes not so much. Vanilla is really hard for him.
OH, that’s a bummer! My husband is like that with vanilla.
He claims he can’t smell anything but for some reason, he has bionic smelling when it comes to Jicky or Wrappings!
Well dang it!
I love it and live alone.
Hi Apsara, You did not email me your info so I can send you the sample of Ginger Piccante.
Oh I’m so sorry, I thought I did! Will do now.
My husband hates, hates, hates vanilla. Even FdD, which is vanilla adjacent. YET, he likes Agent Provocateur and these days the saffron in it smells exactly like perm lotion to me. Maybe that’s what bothers Pixel about saffron too?
Hey twin! We do smell great today ?
Sorry about the veto, though. My husband has only ever reacted badly to 1 I can think of (FM Iris Poudre, which gave him a headache).
He also doesn’t like gourmands or other sweet ones, and fortunately I’m not big on them either. But like you, I generally forget about perfumes in a couple of months.
These guys…
I’ve also noticed some bottles have gone missing recently. I think he’s hiding them. Lol
I was paralyzed by choice this morning! But eventually settled on PPC Hindu Honeysuckle, which is hitting the spot.
That’s a really nice one!
Good morning Y’all!
I’m cocoa cozy in Lush I’m Home. Still trying to jump start myself (still, this late in the morning) with a 20oz Mountain Dew. Tea won’t do it for me…
I wish I was hanging out with Robin on vacay today! Sounds like warm weather and relaxing is going on!
Agree with wishing I was with Robin! Hope your Mountain Dew kicks in!
You smell great!!! I got a bottle of this perfume as a bday gift for a friend in Europe and then regretted not taking home one for myself, as it’s not available in Canada!
Much warm weather, much relaxing, plus a fair amount of good food and rum. We are very happy and I will hate to go home.
This island is more Brits & Canadian visitors than Americans, and it is astonishing how many of them come for 3 weeks or a month, or some even longer. And when they hear we are American they already assume we are here for 7-10 days, which is exactly the truth.
1 2 3 Testing Testing: Tom Daxzon’s Fuyu.
Yikes! Daxon!!
You reminded me of this, featuring a young tom hanks in one of my favorite skits
https://youtu.be/EPVL45WkH84
Your comment sent me down a rabbit hole–at the bottom was https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s86AAjLLRKo
Yes! I laugh every time!???
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How have I never seen this?? Hilarious.
Excellent!
Think I’ll do roses for the rest of Valentine week. A week of roses is always good IMO! Starting out in Gourmandises. It’s sooo good today, really hitting the spot.
Oh Robin, you’ve been smelling so good in BG! One of my summer favs. I enjoy your vacation!
Of course! Good idea.
Doesn’t Noir de Noir have rose in it? I associate that perfume with you.
Yes! You know me well- I’ll be wearing it Friday! It has rose in it, it’s my hub’s favorite, plus he bought it for me! After all of my perfume testing, he still can sniff Noir de Noir and know that’s what it is, which is saying a lot because he rarely comments on other things haha.
Woo hoo. I am doing Rose week too. I started on Sunday!
Can’t wait to see what all you wear!
I am in Guerlain Mitsouko Fleur de Lotus, which I haven’t worn in ages. I had basically forgotten about it. It is the Mitsouko version of Shalimar’s Shalimar eau Legere. Pretty darn good.
I have never tried that one. I am surprised that Guerlain didn’t release another Mitsouko flanker in commemoration of Mitsouko turning 100. They did it with LBH.
Wow, I was unaware of a Mitsouko flanker. I am a Mitsouko devotee but won’t use up my bottle because it’s vintage. I’ll have to try and find Fleur du Lotus. I’m intrigued!
Maybe I should give that one a shot since I never warmed to Mitsouko.
Adding, so much rose love today! Anyone tried Rose Prick (giggle giggle!)?
I haven’t tried it, but after hearing TF in the commercial yesterday, I decided that it actually is funny. Giggling with you?
I haven’t but will. What’s wrong with the name? Roses have thorns and thorns prick; therefore, Rose Prick is a perfectly logical name. ???
Well. It is better than Prick by itself, I suppose. I have no doubt that was considered. I won’t be the least surprised if that becomes the more masculine version of the scent!
I ordered a sample from TPC–should arrive by next week. Looking forward to trying it. I like rose and patchouli!
I have! I tried it Sunday! I liked it a lot, but then again I’m a sucker for TF and also rose scents so I’m admittedly not objective. ?
Oooh. I am looking forward to trying it!
Wearing what called my name today. Alien essence absolue. Over the weekend, I took some perfume to work to give away. I was setting them up at the lunch table and my store manager says ” you know that’s weird right? I say is it? He says yes, and walks away lol. But people took them.
Your manager is weird. And you smell great.
Ditto
And he sounds like he belongs in fourth grade
LOL!
Ditto ditto to both above and below!
Thank you!
How weird,what you did seems pretty normal in these circles!Lol!
Smelling good!!xo
He wears aqua di gio, which really doesn’t suit him. Lol
Wow… he sounds really adventurous ?
Tell us more!
Did you get a different manager recently?
This was my store manager. The other one is a department manager.
What a nice thing to do!
When I was visiting with my sister, we talked a bit about perfume on my last day there. She used to have some good ones back in the day (Rive Gauche, Chanel 19 edt), but is recently more into essential oils. I was talking about ‘swaps’, decants’ and NST of course; terms she never heard before. She was totally impressed.. lol.
I was kind of surprised that she didn’t like carrot seed oil, at all! To me, I get earthiness and hints of orris root. I thought she would like it, but said I’d buy it off her if she didn’t. And now I have 2 bottles in my house!
I still need to try carrot seed oil.
Not weird. You’re awesome.
Maybe I was inspired by the teapot today because I chose Annick Goutal Duel. I needed something that wouldn’t further irritate my sinuses (this cold, ugh!), and Duel is soft and cheerful with opening notes of tea and lemon.
Tonight I’m going to a concert and will somehow have to stay up late even though I’m already so tired. Hopefully seeing my favorite band energizes me! I did take a half day off work tomorrow so I can sleep in.
Duel is so easy to wear. You smell great! Have fun at your concert tonight! Who are you seeing?
The band is called Wolf Parade. They’re Canadian indie rock and have been a favorite of mine since 2004.
Hope it was a great show, and enjoy sleeping in tomorrow!
Hope you had a fun night!
In Aedes Pelargonium today.
How is your mom feeling?
She’s doing well.
I love that one, you smell great!
L’ Air de Rien, one of my favorite scents for colder days. I am still considering a BUB before reformulation strikes again…..oakmoss!
Definitely a top 5 perfume for me. I think you should get a BUB. I probably should too…
If you are concerned about reformulation, and can afford the expense, I’d say get a back up bottle while you can. Sometimes perfumes go from available to “Gone forever” in the blink of an eye.
I’m still on vacation also and exploring part of Maui today while sons are scuba diving “Shark/Ray Alley.”
I’m in Sur le Nil and not tired of it yet.
Ooh, sounds like you’re having fun in Maui!
What fun!
A couple of spritzes of Gallivant Istanbul for early AM yoga and a bike ride. Later I will be wearing Guérlain French Kiss.
Ooh nice! Istanbul lasts all day on me
So far, I have NOT gone to yoga every single day of vacation. I swear I am going tomorrow.
That’s too funny, you sound so earnest and serious! Just no guilt Missy because vacation is a commitment free zone.
Enjoy yourself.
Oh don’t worry, we are enjoying ourselves! But maybe too much, so a spot of yoga would be a good thing
Hello, dear friends! I’m wearing Jessica Simpson Fancy Nights from a sample given to me by a dear NSTer, and I certainly have checked my snobbery at the door. This is lovely. I’m told I’m supposed to get a bunch of patchouli from this, but instead what I smell is a warm Fils de Dieu-style citrus/raw rice combo.
I had a FANTASTIC weekend of overexertion and music and joy, and now I’m pretty sick, either from exhaustion or from being around hundreds of people from around the world. Regular readers with excellent memories will recall that this past weekend was my grad school a cappella group’s 30th anniversary reunion/concert. I’m lucky enough to live 20 min away from my grad school, so I biked or Ubered to and from events (parking on campus is a NIGHTMARE, and in any case I hate driving). But of course most of these 30 years of singers don’t live nearby, so they flew in from literally all over the world to be a part of this. The concert went very well, and I had a pretty important solo (preen preen!), which felt remarkable given how many generations of great voices were present. Even more wonderful than the concert was seeing tons of old friends and meeting new people with whom I shared this great past. Now I can’t wait for 35th
Anyway today I’m working from home because I’m seriously dragging. I’ve developed a pretty miserable cough and low-grade fever. Worth it.
That sounds like an incredible weekend, Koyel! Are there any videos of the concert out? Hope you feel better soon!
Thanks! There are a few friends’ videos circulating in emails and Facebook, but it’ll be ages until the high quality videos come out
(we got someone who knows what he’s doing to make a good recording!). A few friends sent me clips of my solo, though!
I hope you’ll post when the videos come out, I’d love to see/hear your concert!
That’s so sweet of you
I just uploaded the video a friend sent me of the song that has my solo in it, if you are interested! My solo starts at 2:45 (I’m the short Indian soprano, heh). https://youtu.be/FiKWpfcV7bg Enjoy!
Oh, how lovely! You have such a sweetness about you, and it is made even more evident when you sing. Your voice is stunning, and I thank you for sharing this!
Holly, thank you for your extremely kind words <3
Thanks for the link, you have a great voice!
Thank you, tannina <3
Gorgeous! It gave me chills. I can only imagine the thrill of participating in that.
And nice dress!
Thanks, it was thrilling to sing with 160 of the best humans and singers I know, singing a lot of incredibly powerful music!
And thank you
I enjoyed showing off my brand-new arm and back muscles. Since my precipitous weight loss last year, it’s honestly the only dress that fits me perfectly (I have a TON of pretty clothing that would fit me if I were 5-10 lbs heavier, which has been my past in-shape weight). I need to go shopping.
This is lovely, Koyel.
Thank you, lillyjo <3
Oh I can’t wait to watch this – it’s past midnight now and I’ll wake up the husband if I play it now. See you at breakfast with a cuppa!
Aww, hope you enjoy it
Well, that was lovely, and it made me cry. Nothing better than hearing and watching people use their voices in such a joyous way.
Thanks, trf <3 it makes us cry often, too!
What a great weekend!
It was wonderful! The saddest part is that it’s over.
I love Fancy Nights. What’s the staying power like?
Excellent! I used two sprays eight hours ago and it’s still going, though it’s very faint. I have scent-eating skin, and a lot of perfumes would have disappeared on me by now.
I definitely do get patch from Fancy Nights. It also lasts almost 24 hours on me. Happy to hear that you had a great time with your concert/reunion!
I’m sure it’s just my nose. And thanks!
You have a beautiful voice, Koyel! It must been so uplifting to sing that music. It certainly was uplifting to hear it. Thank you for sharing the video with us. ?
Thank you, Nancyleandros <3 it WAS incredibly uplifting to sing!
Thanks for sharing the clip. Wonderful! I hope you recover quickly!
Thanks, hajusuuri <3 on both counts!
So sorry you are not well but so glad to hear the weekend went off without a hitch!
And adding: Jessica Simpson did some fun fragrances! At the end I thought they went downhill though.
Thanks, Robin! And that’s too bad about the JS fragrances. I wouldn’t mind if a larger decant of Fancy Nights fell into my lap, though.
For awhile, you could really find it dirt cheap! DK if that is still true though.
That is SO great! (Your weekend, not the cough, etc). Happy to hear that and congrats on the solo.
Thanks, springpansy
I was invited by a friend to a fundraising dinner last night at a fancy French restaurant and am still basking in the memories of all that glory–five courses of superlative food and wine matching! Omg, everything was so good. The standout for me was a very simple dish with a spoonful of perfect saffron risotto with one seared scallop and one asparagus spear. Simplicity is so golden! And a wonderful Sancerre! To die for! Mmmm!! I wore no scent so as not to disturb any diners. This morning I’m wearing my new Chay Mimosa Blossom with its delightful coconut-y note. Trying to work up the motivation to pay all my bills… I’d rather go back to bed. Sigh.
That sounds so nice. I’m a sucker for these fine elaborate dining experiences although I don’t have the budget for it.
That’s why it was so nice to get an invite from a generous friend!
I need a friend like that!
I saw your pics on Instagram,it looked like a fun evening!That dessert looks yummy too!!??
That dinner looked really good. Glad you had a great time!
I’m wearing Musc Ravageur. I still haven’t decided whether I’m anosmic to part of this fragrance or just more tolerant of musk notes. Reviews speak of its “aggressive” nature and I don’t get any of that. On me, it’s more a spicy oriental, and rather subdued.
Well, I’ve been wearing it a lot lately since I got a sample as a freebie, and “subdued” is not something I’d use to describe it! I’d ask a friend to give you an honest opinion. I love it, but am not sure I’d wear it in a work environment or around someone sensitive to smells.
I once tried the purportedly ferocious Muscs Koublai Khanand it was so tame on me I nicknamed it Muscs Cuddly Kitten…
Yeah, I think you were anosmic to something!
That’s adorable
That tea pot made me suddenly remember Trefle Pur, so I’ll spritz that on later after work. That is, if I can locate my sample(s?). I bought one of the Atelier sample sets years ago, and then was gifted two more. I donated a bunch of stuff, so we’ll see what remains…
Any luck finding what you wanted to wear today?
Hi all, my SOTD is the last precious drops of Diaghilev by Roja Dove (decant) *thunk*
Trying to use my decants!
? on the thunk!
I like that beautiful tea pot! Today I am wearing Frapin Esprit de Fleurs. It is light, but it always lasts all day on me and is one of my favorite rose perfumes.
And the pot is from a whole set of china…the bowls are particularly cute. There is also a teapot for one.
SOTD is AA Ginger Piccante. My bottle arrived after being lost in frozen Wyoming for a week. I can see why this is getting crushed on here… nice ginger + rose. I hope the Coconut AA that was released at the same time as the Ginger one makes it to the discounters eventually, I’d like to try that one too.
Still recuperating from a few days in NJ. I don’t time zone shift all that well, and trying to do it for just a few days confuses my whole body. I’ll get it straight sooner or later! MIL’s 90th birthday party went well though, and Generalissimo SIL got her diva-ness out of her system the first day we were there (oh man what a day that was) and behaved like a human for the party… thankful for that
Wow, that sounds like quite the adventure! Glad you survived it…
Glad your bottle made it to you safely!
Oof, glad you got through the party!
And you smell wonderful
Well yay for a new perfume!And glad you survived the SIL!??
Hurray for your new bottle showing up!
Glad it ended well!
You smell grand Pixel! Love that one.
Wearing Amouage Lyric today. Had to bust out the body butter since I had the dry skin itch. Just got through my weekly budget. Don’t know when my refund will hit.
I’ve heard that the Amouage body butters are absolutely amazing.
They are. I can’t remember who has the better deals, Fragrancenet or Beautyencounter.
I have a bunch of scented lotions in my stash right now, so I can resist that temptation for now. ?
Love the teapot!
SOTD = Aftelier Wild Roses
It’s a sweet jammy rose with vanilla and patchouli with a slightly animalic edge. Wonderful! AngelaB got in on my split of this one!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8b38ZQhTZT/?igshid=18j5cu3j1pv32
In other news, I feel like I’m rotting due to all this rain and dampness and I think we’re in for it through tomorrow. I should stop complaining because if it were to be colder, it’s the white stuff which is even worse!
Hope everyone’s having a fragrant day!
I heard that 1 inch of rain can be as much as 13 inches of snow!
Yep. The champagne powder ski resorts brag about in Colorado and Utah are that kind of snow. It usually has to be fairly cold for that stuff to show up, though.
I heard that too!
I keep checking my feet to see if I’m getting webbed toes…
LOL. I had been wearing my Merrell MOAB sneakers and they are waterproof!
Oh dang, I’m bummed to have missed out on that split. I bet you smell fantastic! Come to the Bay Area—it was sunny and 74 today!
What a pretty teapot! I’m a morning coffee person, but I love a nice teapot and cup/saucer set. I’ve gone a bit odd in my coffee the past couple of months (since mid December) in that I bought some Starbucks Peppermint Mocha-flavored coffee. I normally deeply dislike flavored coffee, but I enjoyed this one, despite thinking it should be in a dark not medium roast. I mix it with regular coffee or espresso roast. Anyhoo….I actually bought raspberry chocolate flavored coffee from a local grocery store last week because I’m almost done with the PM. What is going on with me???
Generous sprays of Lancôme Jasmins Marzipane for me today. I find this to be quite romantic. And an early blast of almond never hurts. I’ll definitely finish off this travel spray once spring approaches.
Almonds and jasmine sounds so pretty!
This is one of few jasmines I enjoy.
Here you go:
https://www.williamedwards.co.uk/signature-collections/sultans-garden/sultans-garden-mug-tiger-pattern/
That tiger mug❣️❣️??
Isn’t that perfect?
Warm and cozy today in Felanilla, over a base of LM Ambre Vanille body cream.
I’m really bad at getting through scented body products. I bought a set of three (maybe four?) small body creams at least a decade ago, and still have the pistachio cream to use up. Plus about a third of the ambre as well. I think the Amber Project will finish that one off, at least. ?
I hear you – had a jar of Chinatown body cream for at least a couple of years and only making a concerted effort now.
Felanilla is one of my favorites too.
Yeah me too. This is one of the reasons I bring scented lotions with me when I travel, instead of separate lotion and perfume. It forces me to use them up
Last week I finally thunked a bottle of Thymes Frasier Fir lotion. It wasn’t even a big bottle, yet it took me 2 years to get thru it.
That’s a good idea, pixel. Congrats on your thunk!
I have received the most amazing gift from Scentspirit. She offered a few weeks ago to send me a bag of samples via her sister-in-law who would be visiting New Zealand and could post them. Instead, her sister-in-law got in touch with me to see if we could meet.
So, last night I met Krys, her husband and the couple they are travelling with. They are the loveliest people, and bag of samples is HUGE.
There must be well over 100 little vials, and some not so little. There are things I’ve been wanting to try and others I’ve never heard of. I will pass lots on to Kanuka, but not till I’ve tried them – and I don’t know where to start!
NST people are kind and generous, and so are their relatives
That is so awesome.Send love to Kanuka!❤️❤️
What a great story! Amazing! You must report in on the new scents you tried and what you liked.
That’s gorgeous! Enjoy!
Perfume people are the best! Enjoy, I’m sure you’ve earned it.
Oh wow. I am smiling from ear to ear. Thanks for the lift.
That is so fun! Scents around the world…
Wonderful! Do let us know what you’ve discovered!
This is a whole bunch of awesome!
I am so excited that Brian and Krys got to meet you! I thought they were just going to mail the box when they got to New Zealand. Brian is my first husband’s look alike brother and they are two of my favourite people on the planet. I hope you and Kanuka find some treasures in there.
Go you! BTW , I got my Posse package last week.
Great story! ?
What a nice story!
What a great story! Have fun with your goodies.
Oh gosh how lovely
enjoy!
Omnia for a beautiful snowy day.
It’s beautiful here too – I’m usually anti-snow, but it was clinging to the trees most prettily this morning. You smell great!
Off to bed in Elixer+Treat’s awesome Night Fever(local South African artisanal brand).Kelly Red,I hope you love it when you sniff it while over here!
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Sweet dreams.
I have been sick the last few days, and haven’t even been able to think of scent.
I am feeling better today, and I am wearing Hove Camellia.
Happy belated birthday to NST ! Sorry I missed the birthday this past weekend. Better late than never
Feel better soon Barqs!
Thanks Barqs, and glad you’re already getting better!
I wore AdP Iris edt today. I kept plotting to hunt down a bottle of this, but ended tiding myself over with a handful of manuf samples, which I think will satisfy this itch after all.
I think the sun is finally coming out after 2 straight days of rain. Better get outside before it sets!
I’m sick of the rain but it is better than snow!
More rain, gloom and grey for most of today. But! The sun came out around 4 this afternoon! Whoo hoo! Doing a happy dance to see that beautiful, bright shiny thing in the sky. ???
And now for some NST-ish business. Koyel gets at least one enabler pin from me. Her nudge on the SSS sale pushed me over the edge to get a couple of travel sprays. They arrived today, and I love both of them! I got Incense Pure and Rose Volupte. Looking forward to wearing them sometime soon. So far, my “No Buy” has been a “Very Low Buy”. I’m hitting reset, and going back to my “No Buy” mindset.
SOTD = back in Agent Provocateur Eau Provocateur.
Congrats on your new perfume! And yay for sun?
Yes, definitely “Yay for sun!”
Good for you on getting the travel sprays!
Thanks!
Glad you treated yourself! Low-buy is a great word, I may need to incorporate it into my vocabulary.
These two were ones that I wanted to try but missed out on when SSS closed down. I wasn’t going to miss out again!
Hey, low buy is better than buy it all.
True, but my credit card is still giving me the stink eye… ?
Oh, I know that look!
Woohoo!!!!! One of my first enabler pins! Rose Volupte is one that I would get if I were allowed to buy more perfumes
I can see why. ??
Sunday by A.S…the rice note is spot on, however something about this doesn’t jive with me. Kinda too creamy, milky almost nutty..but the spice is nice. Prefer Saturday much more.
AS Sunday didn’t work for me either.
Sunday does not seem to be getting as much love as Saturday. I find it very nice and comfy.
So late to check in! I’m wearing LPRN Black Perfecto. That bottle was calling me this morning. Added bonus of more almond.
You’ve been shopping your collection!
I do like that one, and I forget to wear it.
Sharing a funny IG post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8bGtSzAGwa/?igshid=1lpb5ehkn501k
Yep, that was laugh out loud funny! I startled one of my cats, too.
Oh no, your poor cat!
It was Spooky, nuff said! ?
That’s too funny & startling for sure.
Wearing vintage Farouche tonight from my evilbay purchase a couple months ago.
It felt almost spring-like outside after work so it felt right; my bottle is one of those pressurized spray bottles, so it was fun spraying. My hubby said it smelled ‘strong’ so it must be good stuff!
I’m hoping to get that spring like weather soon. Not this week though. Cold and snowy still.
SOTD is/was (it’s late and the internet has been down here) for two straight days Guerlain Encens Mythique d’orient.
So easy, and perfect.
I am officially on the waiting list for a normal sized bottle. I too, am craving a rose perfume.