Happy World Wildlife Day! What fragrance are you wearing?
I am commando for the moment. My father died last night. He lived a good long life and died peacefully — what he repeated over and over again during his last few days was what a lucky life he had — but of course I will miss him. I'll be back tomorrow. (And please do go right ahead and have your usual fun in the comments! That's why I am posting the poll, after all.)
Reminder: 3/6 is the The Day of the Dude. Take it easy, man.
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: image of a White Russian cocktail (the Dude's favorite tea) via Kahlua.
I can still detect yesterdays ISM to which I have added some Eau d’Hiver. It’s a zen fragrance.
Tea is Nepal Shangri-La-Gold with a lot of stofgp’s.
And have just now read your complete post Robin.
My heartfelt condolences. Good to hear that he felt grateful for his life, still as you said it won’t really make you miss him any less.
Sending hugs and lots of good wishes your way!
My thoughts are with you and your family, Robin.
I am wearing Schiaparelli Snuff which is all oakmoss, lavender, cedar and pipe tobacco once the off notes from age have dissipated. It is a bit sweet for a warm day in Miami.
Your fragrance sounds wonderful. I’ve never smelled any Schiaparelli’s, although my mother had a bottle of Shocking when I was little. Never even gave it a sniff, more is the pity.
“****, man! There’s a beverage here!”
Finished my sample of Grenadille d’Afrique. A very relaxing vetiver.
Sorry about your loss, Robin.
I’m so sorry about your father’s passing. My father also was a positive man, grateful for each day and pragmatic about life. I still miss him and my heart goes out to you in this difficult time.
SOTD: JHAG Florentina from a freebie sample.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Robin.
I am thinking of you, Robin, and sending you virtual hugs.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Wearing by Kilian Incense Oud today.
Condolences on your loss.
There are hints of spring–50°weather and something green poking up so I’m wearing Alchimie–lilac for spring but with enough weight to cope with some chill
So sorry for your loss, Robin. Glad it was peaceful and that he seemed to have no regrets. Hugs to you and your family.
My SOTD is inspired by yours from yesterday: Astier de Villatte Grand Chalet which is so Spring-like and matches the weather today, even if the linden trees are not ready to blossom yet. This is the only AdV scent (decant) in my collection, but I do love some of their perfumes.
My condolences Robin. Your father sounds like a wonderful person.
Jo Malone Orange Bitters today.
Robin, I am deeply sorry about your dad’s passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs!
Feeling under the weather today. Wearing Comme des Garcons Avignon for some comfort.
Have a peaceful Tuesday, everyone!
I hope you feel better soon.
Thank you, Lillyjo.
Hope you feel better soon M!
Hugs!???
Thank you, Johanob! Hope tomorrow is a better day. ??
Healing vibes for you pl67.
Thank you, Cazaubon! So much needed! ?
Feel better soon, hope Avignon helps.
Thank you, Aurora. ?Incense scents are always very soothing for me.
Hugs and peaceful vibes for you, PL67. I hope that you are feeling better tomorrow.
Thank you, Jalapeno! I hope so too.
Condolences on your loss, Robin – I’m sure everyone is holding you & yours in their thoughts.
Sorry about your loss, Robin.
Forgive me, Donnatella, for I have sinned. I bought a one ounce bottle of Estee Lauder Pleasures (original not the flanker). It was dirt cheap. Spending the morning in vintage Shalimar but will switch over to De Profundis later on.
Shalimar scent twins
Enjoy your FB purchase.
So sorry about the loss of your father, Robin. What a wonderful memory to keep that he died feeling lucky.
No SOTD yet. Enjoying seeing our daffodils start to bloom. Maybe need to pull out Ostara for the morning.
Oh, Robin, I’m sorry to hear about your father. I am thinking of you today. It’s a hard thing for sure. So glad that he felt he lived a lucky life – that’s a great thing to be able to say. ♥
BK Amber Oud is what I would have worn had I been more organized this morning. But instead I flew out of the house with nothing on. Or rather, with no fragrance on. I think I have a sample of LL Jasmin 17 which I will eventually dab on.
My condolences Robin. It is really nice that you have wonderful memories of him.
First of all HUGE thanks to Cazaubon for pointing out the discontinuation and discount of Dilettante – is there anything more bittersweet than those two things together! (Discount code at Hiram Green’s website is Dilettante, for those who missed it.) My bottle came last night and is gorgeous and I love it. I rarely buy full bottles but since this is one of my top 10 I have no regrets. In the way of such things though, as soon as it arrived I wasn’t in the mood to wear it. So I’m wearing the Voyage 2019 sample that came with it instead, which I would describe as Shalimar made cozier by buddhist temple incense. Definitely worth a try!
Oh no, in my excitement to post I missed the news – I’m so sorry for your loss, Robin, and sending you lots of love.
So glad you are enjoying your Hiram Greens! Your package will go out tomorrow, I’ve been swamped lately.
I love and own Voyage 2019 as well.
What? Dilettante discontinued? I wasn’t planning on buying anything for a while but I can’t miss out on a bub ?
My deepest condolences, Robin. No matter when, it’s never “time” in our hearts.
Will put on a little of Boxeuses for the tough meeting.
Bon courage for your meeting. You smell wonderful.
So sorry about your dad’s passing, Robin. Thinking of you and sending a big hug.
SOTD: Black Cashmere, although more of a light spring sweater day
Weather is gorgeous and would be happy to ride the rest of winter out in 50 degree days.
Watched Breakfast at Tiffany’s (again) this weekend and just love the perfume scenes: 1. where she uses her mailbox mirror to put on lipstick and spray on (Givenchy?) perfume.. the mailbox is used as storage for these items as well (brilliant idea!) and 2. quite tipsy from out drinking with ‘Fred’ or Paul Varjak she pulls the bottle out of the mailbox while entering the apt. building and starts spritzing away using the spritzes as an exclamation to her ramblings. It’s a bulb bottle, of course.
I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds blessed with grace, knowing peace and gratitude and sharing it with his loved ones. Thank you for sharing that with us.
Sorry to hear about your Dad, Robin. I’m glad he got to have a long and wonderful life.
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Robin. My Dad lived a good, long life too and I was so grateful to have him for so long. But I still miss him. May your memories keep you warm and comforted.
I’m easy going in Kiss Me Intense. It’s a bit of a bakery smell on me today….almond croissant anyone?
My condolences, Robin. *Hugs*
Oh I am so sorry, Robin. Wishing you comfort.
I’m sampling Zoologist Bee today.
Robin, I am very sorry for the passing of your father. I hope your day is full of love and happy memories.
My condolences to you and your family, Robin.
Hermes Eau de Narcisse Bleu.
I had blood work done this morning and I had been fasting since 10 o’clock last night. I packed my purse with a small bottle of Hermes Eau de Narcisse Bleu, bottled water and some Italian fig cookies — my reward for after it was over this morning. I applied my scent and had my cookies on the way to my car.
Sending u condolences Robin, I’m so glad your Dad had a good life and his ending was peaceful..
Good to hear u looked after yourself after the difficult morning Barqs, hope u have a good rest over the next couple days and take it easy.
I’m wearing a combination of Tam Dao and Heeleys Hippie Rose, I’ve worn this combo a few times now, and always get compliments on it, which is so nice!
Thanks Mayfly. I am somewhat of a wimp when it comes to needles.
Robin, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. What a blessing that he died peacefully and felt that he had a long and lucky life. Sending my condolences to you and your family.
I’m in Tam Dao, the dude definitely abides.?
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My deepest condolences, Robin.❤️
My condolences, Robin. Its always hard to loose a parent. But thankfully he died in peace.
I am continuing my greens week with TF Vert de Fleurs. Later i will take a walk with a friend and her sweet little dog.
We have rising cases of the coronavirus here in Germany and i am starting to sorry a bit. We have just one bottle of disinfectant Left in our practise. As we tried to order more it was all sold out. Hope we will all stay healthy!
My heart goes out to you and your family Robin. It is so hard to lose a parent. What a gift for him to be able to express his satisfaction with his life.
Sympathy for your loss, Robin.
SoTD No 19 edp.
Oh, Robin, I’m so sorry.
Many hugs Robin ??
I am in Rose Velours
I am very sorry for your loss. We literally and figuratively do not know life without our parents. May you find solace from people who reach out to you and take comfort in your memories—no one can take them away.
My thoughts are with you and your family today, Robin. Your father sounds like a wonderful man, gracious and generous with his love for life and sharing that gift with you at the end.
I will wear Rahat Loukoum today, and I just listened to Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man.” Big hug.
love that.
I am so sorry for your loss Robin – may his memory be a blessing.
My SOTD is Clarins Eau Ensoleillante – sunshine in a bottle, with citrus, ylang ylang, linden, tonka, and patchouli.
I’m so sorry, Robin. No matter what, it’s hard to lose a parent. I hope you can find comfort from memories and other family members.
I am wearing Hermès Ambre de Merveilles because I wanted something calming. My beloved kitty Dusty developed a huge lump almost overnight and the vet is pretty sure it’s cancer. She will refer me to an oncologist. He is sweet and shy and beautiful.
Oh no, best of luck Calypso.
Wishing the best for Dusty.
I am sorry to hear about Dusty. ((HUGS))
The best for Dusty. Sending healing vibes.
Sending good vibes for Dusty!???
I am so sorry your kitty is unwell. Sending lots of positive vibes.
Poor Dusty, hoping it can be treated, he sounds lovely.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9R10_qpA7B/?igshid=4vv0m6czospq
Best wishes for your gorgeous Dusty kitty. ??
Oh, no! Fingers crossed for Dusty. He is a beautiful kitty.
I hope you get some good news for Dusty. He’s a lovely cat!
Oh no Calypso! Let us know what happens.
Deepest condolences on your loss, Robin. My thoughts are with you today.
My deepest sympathies Robin to you and your family.
Peaceful is a wonderful gift.
Big hugs to you Robin!
Wearing Chanel Allure EdT….I’m really craving vanilla coziness lately!
Chanel Boy
So classy
I’m very sorry for the loss of your father, Robin.
Sotd is Coco Noir.
You smell so cozy.
For your question of yesterday: my favorite Fendi is Theorema of the ones I tried, I don’t know the original Fendi though.
I’m sorry to hear about your father, Robyn. To be able to end a good life peacefully is something we can all hope for.
I’ve decided on Papillon Perfumes Angélique today. It’s a quiet perfume for a busy day.
Robin, i am so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs!
SotD is Bottega Veneta
Crazy busy at work,
One co-worker is sick/ill (for 4 weeks now) and another co-worker is on vacation…so I am working overtime.
Luckily i am allowed to compensate those hours later!
So sorry for your loss Robin!
Sending love and hugs!
I emailed you back as well!
SOTD!
Bendelirious!
A celebration of life,I think.
Good to remember the people who came before us,and mourn them,but also celebrate them.
Happy Tuesday friends!
XO
Good advice
I’m so sorry for your loss, Robin. Much love to you and your family.
Commando at the moment because I have a dermatologist appointment later, and I try not to wear perfume to doctor’s offices. Once I get home, though, I’m feeling Nanadebary!
I’m so sorry for your loss, Robin. May we all be so fortunate to live a long happy life like your father’s.
Copious quantities of Lolita Lempicka today. I was talking about perfume with a coworker the other day. She complimented my fragrance ( Like This) and said she wore perfume every day, but didn’t wear the “good stuff” to work. I told her life is short. Wear the good stuff every day.
Amen to that. I wore all my best perfumes to work as well. No hoarding.
Wishing you peace and condolences, Robin. Your dad had a great attitude.
Wearing Moon Bloom, which I’d managed to forget about for some time. Adding some cheer to this blustery day–also happy that the snowbanks on either side of the driveway have disappeared.
I am very sorry to hear about your father passing. Both of my parents are gone and it is a strange feeling to be untethered in the world without them. Peace be with you.
SotD = PHI une rose de Kandahar
I think Mr Tauer and the Dude would get along well.
I googled White Russian as I had no idea what it is. Very interesting.
Robin, I’m sorry for the loss of your father. His words are a lovely way to sum up existence. Thank you for sharing your life with us. It helps.
White Russian = drinkable coffee icecream with a kick. Yum!
Robin, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. Sending love and hugs to you and your family.
I started the day in Chanel Eau de Cologne because of a doctor’s appointment, and just added a little Old Spice in honor of all of our papas everywhere. ???
Thank you for that sweet gesture, nl.
Sending my condolences to you and your family, Robin. My dad was a wonderful, half glass full, lover of life too. It’s a blessing.
Robin, my condolences to you and your family.
Oh Robin..I am so sorry. I can relate to your pain and your loss.
Hugs!
I hope that the outpouring from the lovely people here helps ease your father’s passing for you. Sorry to read about your loss, Robin.
Sending love and light to you, Robin. We are never ready to say goodbye to our parents, but I am glad that his life was long and full, what more can we ask.
Commando today as I am still struggling to get rid of this nasty sinus infection. It is on its way out, but certainly taking its time!!
So sorry for your loss Robin. Your father was a remarkable man and I hope your memories bring you comfort. Sending hugs to you and yours.
SOTD was Cologne du 68, in the spirit of the Dude.
My condolences on the loss of your beloved father, Robin. What a blessing to know that he left this world satisfied. We should all be so fortunate.
I’m wearing CdG Daphne on this sunny spring day.
I am so sorry for your loss, Robin, and glad that his passing was peaceful. I will be thinking of you and your family.
Robin, I am so sorry for your loss, it’s a blessing the end was peaceful, he must have been such a wonderful man to leave life feeling grateful. A big hug today.
I am in Dune.
You smell dreamy. If you get a chance to smell the original Fendi, I think you would like it. Be careful though, the one that is .85 oz, is the reformulated one, and is nothing but water. Some people claim it to be vintage, but it is not.
Thank you Lillyjo, the info about the original Fendi is good to know, I’ve seen those .85 oz bottles.
How odd, I thought I posted here, but I do not see my post. So sorry to hear about your dad passing, Robin. He sounds like a great man.
SOTD – DS&Durga Durga, my favorite Tuberose bomb.
The job I applied for went to someone else. Sorry to not get a raise, but not sorry to miss moving to the mini-cube farm in the most congested part of town. Everything is a trade off. Less stress to stay where I am. I can focus on my garden this spring instead of learning a new job.
I am so sorry for your loss Robin. Your father’s refrain in his final days really moved me. May we all be so fortunate to be able to express such sentiments when our time comes.
Oh, Robin. I’m still sorry…and I hope that your memories of his long life will always remain fresh and will provide comfort!
(Wearing Regime des Fleurs Little Flower…again.)
I’m so sorry to hear that your father passed. I hope that you and your family find comfort in your memories and each other.
SOTD is Korres Saffron Orris.
Saffron Orris sounds really good!
Oh Robin! I am so very sorry to hear about your father’s passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Also, scented hugs.
SOTD = Alien Saphir Sunessence EdT. It’s one of my unicorn bottles that I didn’t get to last week. It asked me very politely today to spritz it. So I did. It’s a nice contrast to today’s rainy but warm weather.
Jalapeno! I didn’t know you had Saphir. Lucky! A unicorn for sure!?
For a while, Nordies had a LOT of the limited edition Thierry Mugler perfumes. ? That knowledge was dangerous!
I’m so sorry for your loss, Robin. Keeping you in my thoughts.
Easy scent of the day is CdG Luxe Champaca EDT, which is a favorite spring floral. I think it’s a pretty, smoothed out yet “fuzzy” floral on me.
That’s a pretty one. You smell so good!
So very sorry, Robin. Choose a comforting scent for yourself tomorrow.
In my usual Vetiver Matale.
I am so sorry for your loss Robin!
Robin, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
SOTD = 28 La Pausa EDT
As you can see, my bottle is in dangerously low with my 8 sprays per wear and some decanting for swaps / freebies. I do have a humongo BUB so I’ll go on with my overspraying self ?
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9RNkcKhR6c/?igshid=36dran83r2dj
I was so busy at work I barely had time to eat today.
Good thing you have the big honking BUB of 28 La Pausa!
It was definitely panic buying when news came out about the EDPs! I good thing I did as for a while, it seemed like the volume in my bottle kept increasing despite my usage.
I’m very sorry to hear about your loss, Robin.
I’m so very sorry, Robin. Your father sounds like a wonderful, humble man.
Wearing a couple sprays of vintage Poison edt tonight.
My condolences to you for the loss of your father. New to perfumery and happy to join you all on this website. Tonight I’m wearing Marie Candida Gentile’s Cinabre.
Oh Robin, I am so sorry to read this. I am so happy you were able to be with him during his last days, and that he had a happy, long life and a peaceful passing. Sending you all my love.
Robin, I am so sorry for your loss, and glad that you were able to see him. Take care.
Robin, very touched by your words. Sounds like your dad had a wonderful life. Hugs
So sorry for your loss Robin! I’ll be thinking of you.
So sorry for your loss, Robin.
Huge thanks to everyone, it was so comforting to read all your nice comments!
So sorry for your loss Robin. Thank you for sharing. Your dad must have smelled great. Did he have a favorite scent?
He did not wear scent, no. He was great in other ways
I am so very sorry for your loss, Robin.
How wonderful that your father was grateful for his good fortune.
Great big hugs during this difficult time.