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Thursday scent of the day 5/7

Posted by Robin on 7 May 2020 275 Comments

Happy Almost-Friday! (And in case you missed it, the Haiku challenge is coming up on Saturday, and we'll try a Swapmeet the following week, on May 16). What fragrance are you wearing?

I'm in Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile Eau de Toilette, because SheriG wore it yesterday.

Reminder: 5/8 is Iris Day, so we'll repeat our project from 2016... wear an iris fragrance, if you have one.

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 Blow [cropped] by M's photography at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. Glannys says:
    7 May 2020 at 9:30 am

    Maison Martin Margiela Lipstick On
    Iris and vanilla, a sweet lipstick scent.
    Sample thunk, and now I need to decide whether I need a decant of this.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      7 May 2020 at 10:32 am

      Jealous of your thunk

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    • JadainGA says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:50 am

      I LOVE Lipstick On! So tempted to buy a FB at some point, but now I’m hearing that Replica Bubble Bath is even better…..I need to sample that one now! šŸ™‚

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      • Omega says:
        7 May 2020 at 1:14 pm

        Lipstick On is great..perhaps one day, a spilt should be in order.

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        • SheriG says:
          7 May 2020 at 3:38 pm

          Hopefully nothing gets spilt in the course of the split. šŸ˜‰

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    • irisjasmine says:
      7 May 2020 at 3:39 pm

      I really like this one, too, but I don’t need that huge bottle!

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  2. thegoddessrena says:
    7 May 2020 at 9:34 am

    In the glorious spring floral of Vine Street by Soivohle

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  3. perfumelover67 says:
    7 May 2020 at 9:37 am

    Finishing my sample of DSH Perfumes Scent of Hope. Such a beautiful orris butter and peach scent.

    It looks like is going to be a nice day today. Sunny and warmer than yestetday. Planning to get some groceries later. In the meantime coffee and more coffee ā˜• to face 2 meetings now in the morning. Thanks God is almost Friday!

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    • Robin says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:07 am

      Good luck with the meetings!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        7 May 2020 at 12:41 pm

        Thank you, Robin!

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    • KellyC says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:08 am

      Wow, that one sounds beautiful! Hang in there, almost Friday. Today is my Friday, but I had copious amounts of coffee to get me started at 5 AM.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        7 May 2020 at 12:47 pm

        It is a very beautiful scent. It is Dawn’s take on Iris Gris, which I never smelled. Wished I had!

        Enjoy your “Friday”. Counting the hours for mine to arrive! ?

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    • Koyel says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:18 pm

      What a great name for a scent! It sounds gorgeous.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        7 May 2020 at 2:30 pm

        Nice name indeed!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:09 pm

      Glad it’s going to be sunny!?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        7 May 2020 at 2:29 pm

        It is! ???

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    • Elisa P says:
      7 May 2020 at 6:57 pm

      It is/was a beautiful day out, which I spent in a windowless room ? But I’m outside now enjoying what’s left of it!
      I could use a Scent of Hope right about now, but, yes! It’s almost Friday! Hang in there!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        7 May 2020 at 8:38 pm

        I just came back from a walk and it is still nice outside. Glad you were able to enjoy the rest of the afternoon. How is the cat colony doing? I think about them pretty often.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 May 2020 at 8:50 pm

      So good to see that sun today!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        7 May 2020 at 9:53 pm

        Very uplifting! ?

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  4. yasmina says:
    7 May 2020 at 9:42 am

    No perfume yet. I can’t decide. It’s sunny so maybe I will reach for Ginger Essence.

    Have a nice day everyone!

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    • Robin says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:08 am

      Sunny here too, but looks like the weekend will be yuck.

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      • floragal says:
        7 May 2020 at 11:14 am

        Please no! I can’t bear a yuck weekend.

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      • yasmina says:
        7 May 2020 at 2:54 pm

        I can’t bear one either. Enough already

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    • tiffanie says:
      7 May 2020 at 7:03 pm

      i love ginger! šŸ˜€ hope you had a lovely day.

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  5. austenfan says:
    7 May 2020 at 10:04 am

    I’m wearing Iris CendrĆ© which I can barely detect through my mask. The first hour (without mask) was very nice.

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    • KellyC says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:09 am

      You smell good.

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    • Robin says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:09 am

      You smell great austenfan! And I guess that means the mask is working, which is good.

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      • tiffanie says:
        7 May 2020 at 7:09 pm

        someone somewhere must have a list of perfumes that smell good through a face mask. šŸ˜‰

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        • austenfan says:
          8 May 2020 at 3:31 am

          I was able to detect Hiris through my mask, but sometimes I think that I’m better able to detect perfumes that I know intimately (as William Elliott says to Ann Elliott in the 1995 film). I guess my mind fills in the olfactory gaps.
          I’ve only got a tiny bit IC left and will wear that on a day where I won’t have to wear a mask.

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    • tiffanie says:
      7 May 2020 at 7:08 pm

      Iris CendrĆ©, such a pretty name. It makes me think of Cendrillon, one of my favorite stories, and a nice opera too. šŸ˜€

      But is it a smoky iris I’m off to look up the notes (of the perfume) and maybe a few reviews . . .

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      • austenfan says:
        8 May 2020 at 3:36 am

        It’s dry, woody and slightly smoky. Angela has a good review on this site.

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  6. Lovestosmellgood says:
    7 May 2020 at 10:14 am

    SOTD No 19 Poudre
    I love but it has zero lasting power on me.
    Later I may spray Heure Exquise

    French press coffee with cream.

    An Italian outfit today..since I have my class this evening.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      7 May 2020 at 10:28 am

      You smell wonderful! I loved No. 19 EP until I discovered the same, no staying power whatsoever and I have scent-glue skin… I really loved it but will be using my decant up and won’t purchase a FB.

      YUM on the coffee with cream!

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        7 May 2020 at 10:31 am

        Dearest ST-
        I had peanut butter on toast again..this is becoming my breakfast staple.

        Have you tried Heure Exquise?

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          7 May 2020 at 1:22 pm

          Hello Lovestosmellgood!
          Isn’t it grand? Have you tried fried PB & J? It’s just like a grilled cheese, on both sides but PB on the inside. Once it’s fried, apply the jam (blackberry is a favorite) on the top with a pinch of salt. Another genius dad PB hack.

          I have tried Heure Exquies, and I adore it. One of my favorite iris scents of all time.

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          • SmokeyToes says:
            7 May 2020 at 1:22 pm

            I meant to say *fry on both sides with BUTTER*
            šŸ˜€
            No calories here!

          • SmokeyToes says:
            7 May 2020 at 8:02 pm

            Another ‘scent twin’ perfume! šŸ˜€

    • @ka_rina. says:
      7 May 2020 at 10:52 am

      Iā€˜ve not tried the Poudre yet but Chanel 19 is gorgeous.

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        7 May 2020 at 1:41 pm

        I had difficulty with the Poudre until I viewed it as a standalone fragrance.
        I wish it lasted longer!

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    • KellyC says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:09 am

      Smelling great today.

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        7 May 2020 at 1:33 pm

        Thank you!

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  7. girardEAU says:
    7 May 2020 at 10:16 am

    SOTD: L’Homme de Coeur (Divine). Surprised I could find my decant.

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    • Robin says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:08 am

      Lovely. I wish I had a small bottle.

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    • austenfan says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:30 am

      I love l’Homme de Cœur, it’s probably Divine’s most original scent.

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  8. Coumarin says:
    7 May 2020 at 10:17 am

    Hi all!

    Had a hard time with choosing a Day 4 iris perfume. I was thinking about Paprika Brasil (maybe one of my favorite underrated perfumes) but ended up with Mitsouko. Maybe not the most obvious iris but it’s in there and makes it perfectly luscious. Wearing the modern EdP and it smells very very good.

    I know I’m such a cliche but I’m about to shape my third loaf of sourdough. It already smells so good! I dried out some of my excess starter and thinking I might ship it to my friends in Dallas.

    Have a great day all! Stay safe.

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      7 May 2020 at 10:37 am

      Yes!!! Paprika Brasil!!!!

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      • chocolatemarzipan says:
        7 May 2020 at 11:14 am

        Wear it tomorrow. And I agree….a highly underrated iris.

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        • Coumarin says:
          7 May 2020 at 12:27 pm

          I really love it, especially that copper flash of the pepper top notes. I wish those would have had a trend like pink pepper did.

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          • chocolatemarzipan says:
            7 May 2020 at 12:58 pm

            ??

    • @ka_rina. says:
      7 May 2020 at 10:50 am

      Mitsouko is beautiful!

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      • Coumarin says:
        7 May 2020 at 12:27 pm

        Totally agree.

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    • floragal says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:12 am

      The bread-making craze is hilarious. My entire family is making bread! I’m envious but can’t have a homemade loaf of anything in my apt. — too tempting to overindulge!

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      • Coumarin says:
        7 May 2020 at 12:29 pm

        I’m in the same boat but I’m only making myself one a week. It is very very satisfying though.

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      • AngelaB says:
        7 May 2020 at 1:16 pm

        IKR!

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    • teebear says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:49 am

      I’ve also gone sourdough crazy, clichĆ© as it is, and I refuse to feel silly about it.

      I have no work and it helps fill my time productively, plus makes having carbs around the house so much cheaper than buying pre-bought boules, raisin bread, focaccia, pizza, waffles, all the things. Congratulations on bread #3!

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      • Coumarin says:
        7 May 2020 at 12:35 pm

        The funny thing is I remember making sourdough in elementary school with my mom. She must have been doing most of the work as I don’t remember having nearly as many trials and tribulations getting the starter up to snuff. I am greatly enjoying it. When flour becomes for available I’m excited to try some new things.

        I actually talked myself out of making foccacia yesterday. I couldn’t justify using that much oil in a recipe just for me!!

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        • ScentSpirit says:
          7 May 2020 at 5:03 pm

          What did you do to tweak it? Mine isn’t doing much but just sitting there – doesn’t smell or look “yeasty”.

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          • Coumarin says:
            7 May 2020 at 9:42 pm

            The guy I’ve been following (Andrew Janjigian, he’s a bread master!) says keep feeding regularly even if you don’t notice anything happening. This is all his advice, but don’t completely seal the lid, and feeding it in a 1:1:1 ratio (water:flour:starter). And this helped me: you don’t necessarily have to feed it after 12 hours. He said it’s better to feed an overproofed starter than an underproofed starter.

            Oh and keep a back-up! Just in case of mold or breakage, keeping the back-up in the fridge is great help. I accidentally baked mine early on as it was still in the over when I preheated if.

        • Nancyleandros says:
          7 May 2020 at 8:08 pm

          Focaccia calls for an amazing amount of oil! I have a recipe somewhere for 1-2 servings, but haven’t tried it yet.

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          • Coumarin says:
            7 May 2020 at 9:44 pm

            Yes! My good friend was shocked when I told him it basically fries on the bottom.

            Let me know if you do try that recipe. šŸ™‚

    • AngelaB says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:16 pm

      Yay coumarin! I am doing the same but will bake my leftover instead in some fashion. It really is fun to play with the dough.
      Have fun!
      I am in Equistrius by PdE today. I love the opening of this one.

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      • Coumarin says:
        7 May 2020 at 4:22 pm

        I have made many a discard pancake, usually with a flick of salt and a lash of honey.

        I don’t remember trying that one. I actually really want too try all the PdE. I hear such wonderful things.

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    • Koyel says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:27 pm

      I’ve been engaging in the bread-making too…. It’s been great fun, but it means I’ve had to exercise way more than usual.

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      • Coumarin says:
        7 May 2020 at 4:25 pm

        Hahaha I’ve been skipping the workouts. My joints have gotten so painful but I can’t take my treatment for them during a pandemic. I’m allowing myself to eat my anxiety in the meantime. ?

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        • Koyel says:
          7 May 2020 at 4:44 pm

          Oof, I’m sorry šŸ™ I am well acquainted with eating my anxiety!

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          • Coumarin says:
            7 May 2020 at 9:45 pm

            Ah, it’s okay. Luckily I can skip my treatment until this is over, unlike some more serious conditions.

    • Eschmeling says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:00 pm

      I bring my baked loaves to my zoom meetings to show off….

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      • Coumarin says:
        7 May 2020 at 4:26 pm

        Aw so cute! I can’t wait to start sharing my breads.

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    • Deva says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:59 pm

      I think your bread making skills are awesome! Sourdough starter can be a bit finicky, and it seems like you have it down pat. Nothing better than the smell of baking break! ?

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      • Coumarin says:
        7 May 2020 at 4:27 pm

        Thank you! One of the big things I was looking forward to when moving last October was making my own bread in a lovely kitchen. The situation sucks but the bread is a nice slight respite.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      8 May 2020 at 9:38 am

      An easy and simple bread that doesn’t require yeast is Socca bread, I mentioned it a few days ago. Equal parts garbanzo bean flour and water, a touch of olive oil and a pinch of salt; let sit for 30 minutes then bake in a well-oiled cast-iron skillet that’s been preheating in a 450 degree oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes. I like to finish it off the last minute or two with the broiler setting.
      It does well for a pizza crust or as a dessert bread with honey and feta drizzled on top, put back under the broiler for a moment or two to melt the feta and caramelize the honey.
      The latter is a pretty healthy dessert – it has protein and a healthy dose of fiber.

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  9. sistine says:
    7 May 2020 at 10:18 am

    I’ve been crazy busy for the last few days and didn’t have a chance to post. On Tuesday I wore Hiris, yesterday I wore Dzongkha, and today I’m wearing Monsoon by Dame Perfumery. Three different takes on/ incorporating iris, but all fabulous.

    I’m so glad we’re having a beautiful spring. The gorgeous weather really is making me feel happy.

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    • KellyC says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:12 am

      You’ve been smelling great. šŸ™‚

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:37 am

      So jealous. We are expecting snow tomorrow. Having a crappy spring.

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      • Coin-op says:
        7 May 2020 at 12:48 pm

        wait. please no. I’m in SE pa, but I think you are in PA too. I want to cry.

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        • chocolatemarzipan says:
          7 May 2020 at 12:59 pm

          No different state but close enough. It’s been unseasonably cold.??

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    • Coumarin says:
      7 May 2020 at 12:50 pm

      Oh Dzongkha is an absolute favorite. I’m on my third bottle. ?

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    • AngelaB says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:20 pm

      Lucky you sistine. Our spring has been cold and rainy.
      It may freeze Saturday nite. Enough already.

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  10. @ka_rina. says:
    7 May 2020 at 10:25 am

    Iris by Santa Maria Novella. Don’t reach for it very often at all, but iris week is as good a time as any.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      7 May 2020 at 10:34 am

      Gorgeous!! SMN could easily be a favorite house, their Patchouli is stellar…

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      • chocolatemarzipan says:
        7 May 2020 at 10:40 am

        And so is Melograno which my son and I thunked.

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        • @ka_rina. says:
          7 May 2020 at 4:31 pm

          My mother was kind enough to decant some of that for me ?

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          • chocolatemarzipan says:
            7 May 2020 at 5:19 pm

            It’s beautiful, right? Don’t know why but it reminds me of Emeraude.

      • @ka_rina. says:
        7 May 2020 at 4:32 pm

        Brings back memories from Italy. Been meaning to try Gaggia if I can get my hands in it. Do you know it?

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    • Aurora says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:50 pm

      You smell beautiful, it was the first perfume I tried from SMN.

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      • @ka_rina. says:
        7 May 2020 at 4:33 pm

        Thank you ā˜ŗļø

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  11. stinker_kit says:
    7 May 2020 at 10:33 am

    Dug my Crabtree and Evelyn Iris shower gel and moisturizer out of the linen closet! After that, Chris Rusak 33, a love letter to vetiver, orris and angelica.

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    • Robin says:
      7 May 2020 at 4:07 pm

      Oh nice, that C&E was a decent rendition of iris.

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    • MissGoldsmith says:
      7 May 2020 at 7:56 pm

      I need to pull out my 33 sample. Out didn’t grab me when I first tried it, but you’re inspiring me.

      Or maybe i shouldn’t. I was looking at his site the other day and a lot is out of stock until 2021. Best not to fall in love with something if I can’t get it.

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    • andshewaz says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:00 pm

      I just found a sample of that fragrance today.It’s quite lovely.

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  12. SmokeyToes says:
    7 May 2020 at 10:34 am

    Following lovestosmellgood’s lead.. My SOTD and holy grail Iris, Chanel No. 19 vintage extrait. šŸ˜€
    On my second cup of coffee and out for a power walk in a second.

    I’m participating in a fun work project to keep people engaged and communicating. We’re doing a play on Game of Thrones for each unit in the Library. I’m the lead for my group and have to develop a house name, motto, and sigil.
    I’m using a picture SmokeyToes as the sigil (his ears are laid back, eyes dilated and fangs bared) and am thinking of House Grandison (Rouse Me Not) or House Wode (Touch Me Not) for inspiration for our motto. Wish me luck!

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    • @ka_rina. says:
      7 May 2020 at 10:51 am

      Chanel 19… in Vintage ?

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      • SheriG says:
        7 May 2020 at 3:42 pm

        THIS.

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    • floragal says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:09 am

      Love this project idea! We’re doing some things like that in our co. too.

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    • KellyC says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:25 am

      Smelling wonderful!

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    • AngelaB says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:21 pm

      You smell divine, just divine.
      That sounds like great fun.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      7 May 2020 at 3:42 pm

      wow..vintage!

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    • MissGoldsmith says:
      7 May 2020 at 7:57 pm

      What a fun exercise! Keep us posted.

      And you smell fantastic.

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  13. chocolatemarzipan says:
    7 May 2020 at 10:39 am

    Samsara in my hair…yes there’s iris in the heart AND base.

    Brit Parfum on wrists. I think I need a BUB of this. Jalapeno was right….sugared almonds.

    Tonight stealing spritzes from my middle one’s Iris Nobile EDT.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      7 May 2020 at 12:21 pm

      Samrara has iris? No wonder I adore it. Glorious stuff…

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      • chocolatemarzipan says:
        7 May 2020 at 12:27 pm

        Yes according to fragrantica it’s in the heart and base. Double whammy!!

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          7 May 2020 at 1:42 pm

          OH, and I had tomorrow’s scent already picked out… I may reconsider.

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          • chocolatemarzipan says:
            7 May 2020 at 2:04 pm

            ??

    • Jalapeno says:
      7 May 2020 at 8:46 pm

      I did not know that Samsara had iris! Surprise!

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      • chocolatemarzipan says:
        8 May 2020 at 5:19 am

        I was surprised too!

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  14. floragal says:
    7 May 2020 at 10:53 am

    Smelling good, Robin!

    SOTD: Lily by CdG; so wish I could extend this scent beyond an hour but it’s just not going there

    Early 7 am walk this morn in the park (with my cup of coffee, of course). All green out there with lots of little purple flowers blooming. Quiet, peaceful.. songbirds.. delightful.

    Pancakes again for breakfast šŸ™‚

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:34 am

      Your morning sounds lovely.
      Tomorrow I will go for a walk/jog

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    • Koyel says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Seconding ltsg, what a lovely sounding morning walk šŸ™‚ and fantastic breakfast!

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    • Elisa P says:
      7 May 2020 at 7:00 pm

      You smell lovely and perfect day for Lily! That one lasts pretty well on me, but maybe it’s from getting on my clothing.

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  15. SheriG says:
    7 May 2020 at 10:55 am

    I’m in Heeley Cuir Pleine Fleur today. I love it so much – on me it’s Jolie Madame with less grrr and more purr. And more iris, of course.

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    • AngelaB says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:22 pm

      That one is really lovely. You smell terrific SheriG.

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      • SheriG says:
        7 May 2020 at 2:46 pm

        Thank you! I think so too. šŸ™‚

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  16. Koyel says:
    7 May 2020 at 11:13 am

    I can’t find the travel spray I was sure I owned of Iris Ukiyoe šŸ™ so I am off-CP today in l’AP Histoire d’Orangers. My decant is almost empty, which is a true shame because it is one of the few scents that both my fiance and I love.

    On another note, he’s been my fiance for one year and one week now, and would you like to know how much progress we’ve made toward the wedding? None. Ugh, at this rate, maybe we really WILL have an intimate backyard gathering under a rose bower. There are worse weddings.

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    • cazaubon says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:16 am

      I like small weddings. šŸ™‚

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      • Koyel says:
        7 May 2020 at 11:36 am

        Me too! But I’m Indian and want an Indian wedding, which is the antithesis of a small, intimate wedding.

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        • springpansy says:
          7 May 2020 at 12:02 pm

          And it can go on for several days, right? A big celebration!

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          • Koyel says:
            7 May 2020 at 1:07 pm

            Yep! Long, elaborate affairs. Great fun but exhausting, I think! They’re already exhausting to attend.

        • Amyitis says:
          7 May 2020 at 12:30 pm

          Will you wear a beautiful, elaborate red gown? In the end the wedding is for the family and if you can delegate the planning to them, ƍ’m sure you’ll enjoy the wedding more. That’s what I did. Rather than making every little decision myself, I let my mother be and kind of arrived like a guest, going “oh how beautiful, how nice”. I have a friend who spent her whole wedding reception in a sulk because the rose petal confetti was the wrong colour and she was invested in every detail as a PERSONAL statement of style.

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          • Koyel says:
            7 May 2020 at 1:11 pm

            I will wear a red sari! Saris are so gorgeous: six yards of fabulous silk. My mother has a lot of opinions, whereas the only thing I really care about is making sure my friends can come. So if she wants to plan it, great! But if I have to plan it, that’s fine, too; I’m flexible enough that I don’t think I’ll get too stressed out. (This runs strictly counter to my personality in general; I am not usually very flexible. But I just have so few opinions on wedding matters….)

          • cazaubon says:
            8 May 2020 at 10:01 am

            I did this too – let my MIL plan everything and just showed up as a guest. She was thrilled and I was relieved.

    • KellyC says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:26 am

      Small weddings cam be wonderful! But I’m sure your planning will come together. šŸ™‚

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      • Koyel says:
        7 May 2020 at 11:36 am

        I agree! But thank you, I hope so šŸ™‚ eventually!

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        • Amyitis says:
          7 May 2020 at 2:36 pm

          Couldn’t reply up top, but yes, the sari’s are beautiful and so vibrant. And having few opinions on weddings is a big plus!

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:42 am

      I will wear Iris Ukiyoe for you tomorrow ?
      Mr Marzipan and I eloped and had an intimate wedding at a posh mountain resort in their stone gazebo in a gorgeous blooming garden with a retired judge who officiated and the resort’s wedding planner as witness. Then we stayed for a few days for our honeymoon. The food was to die for and the scenery and hiking trails amazing.

      I vote for a small intimate wedding for you.

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      • Koyel says:
        7 May 2020 at 1:07 pm

        That sounds gorgeous šŸ™‚ Sounds like exactly the vacation I could use right about now!

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    • teebear says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:58 am

      My husband and I got married with our minimum number of witnesses to expedite matters for paperwork, and then did a celebration with our families about 1½ years later, where we renewed our vows alongside my aunt and uncle who were celebrating their 40th anniversary – which brought in many more family members than usual and was super fun!

      The renewal wasn’t technically our wedding of course, and we still loved our initial ceremony, but for our families that second celebration felt like the real wedding, as it was when we got to bring everyone together for the first time and acknowledge the marriage.

      Don’t know if you guys have anything riding on the timing, but maybe you guys can split things up if need be?

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      • Koyel says:
        7 May 2020 at 1:17 pm

        Nah, there is no rush at all, which is part of why we’ve done zero planning. Your celebration/vow renewal sounds really lovely and nicely planned šŸ™‚

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        • Eschmeling says:
          7 May 2020 at 2:05 pm

          We had two weddings as well – the official, legal one with two witnesses and a raucous champagne party after that I don’t remember much of, and then, a couple months later, the church one with family etc. It wasn’t the plan, but I had too many dental issues and no insurance šŸ™‚ so we had to move a bit quicker than planned. My husband’s family doesn’t really know about the first wedding…

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          • Koyel says:
            7 May 2020 at 3:38 pm

            Ooo yes, that is a great reason to get married early šŸ™‚ but I am glad you still got to have parties later on! Sounds like you did it right with that raucous champagne celebration, too!

        • teebear says:
          7 May 2020 at 5:24 pm

          Glad at least that there is no hurry. I’m American and Mr. Teebear is Canadian which wound up being far more of a hassle than we had anticipated. So we got married for my residency eligibility in Canada, which sounds prosaic, but really that means “so we can try to grow old and wrinkly together” and that’s romance right there ?

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          • Koyel says:
            7 May 2020 at 5:30 pm

            Ah. No, that makes total sense and I love the adorable spin you’ve put on it šŸ™‚

          • cazaubon says:
            8 May 2020 at 10:04 am

            My husband and I got married for health insurance. We had been together for 13 years by that point so we were pretty sure it would work out.

    • SheriG says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:39 pm

      I’m part of Team Small Wedding – Mr. G and I were married in the garden at a B&B that specialized in weddings, providing rooms for out-of-towners to stay in, and doing the catering in-house (fabulously well, I might add). The B&B owner also gave me tips on florists and officiants (it was a civil ceremony, as neither of us is affiliated with a church or even a religion). The hardest thing was paring down the guest list, since my family tree is complicated and gnarly, and Mr. G’s friend-list was extensive. It turned out beautifully – just exactly what I wanted.

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      • Koyel says:
        7 May 2020 at 3:41 pm

        That sounds beautiful, SheriG!

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        • SheriG says:
          7 May 2020 at 3:51 pm

          It was truly lovely, Koyel, and I’m certain yours will be as well, whenever and wherever it finally gets to happen.

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    • nozknoz says:
      7 May 2020 at 4:41 pm

      I was fortunate to be invited to an Indian wedding in Nairobi in 1981, and every now and then I think back on the amazing food, beautiful saris, and of course the spirit of the occasion. While I would normally be in the small wedding camp, if I were entitled to an Indian wedding, there is no way I would pass that up! Koyel, I wish you a wonderful one when the time is right.

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      • Koyel says:
        7 May 2020 at 5:31 pm

        Oh the food! Thank you for reminding me of the fantastic food I can look forward to at my wedding šŸ™‚ Thank you, nozknoz!

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    • ScentSpirit says:
      7 May 2020 at 5:11 pm

      You go ahead and have the wedding you have always dreamed of – not the one anyone else wants. I have 3 daughters and one had a born again Baptist church wedding, another had a beautiful Jewish/Christian wedding in a barn with her brother as “maid of honour” and his sister as “best man”, and another had a huge Hindu/Christian wedding with a white dress for part of it and saris for another part. All of them loved their weddings and all of them are just as married.

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      • Koyel says:
        7 May 2020 at 5:35 pm

        Oh how nice! I have been thinking of a white dress for the reception, as a nod to our American upbringing and to my fiance’s western background (he was raised Lutheran, I think? we are both atheists but enjoy holding onto culture). I’ve picked out a style (a poofy tea-length dress with lace long sleeves and a lacy boat neck!).

        A barn wedding sounds terribly romantic. An acquaintance of mine had her wedding in the redwood forests of California, which resulted in the most gorgeous wedding photos I’ve EVER seen. There are so many great wedding ideas! Which is part of why I don’t really care what my wedding is like; I’m sure it’ll be great no matter what.

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        • ScentSpirit says:
          7 May 2020 at 6:14 pm

          You”ve got the right attitude. It’s the marriage that is important, not so much the wedding.

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        • Eschmeling says:
          7 May 2020 at 7:39 pm

          I love boatnecks!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 May 2020 at 6:24 pm

      FWIW, my engagement was long enough that quite a few people told us “It’s about time!” at our wedding. No shame in a long engagement! ?

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  17. cazaubon says:
    7 May 2020 at 11:15 am

    Feeling violety this morning, spritzed on AprĆØs l’OndĆ©e. Then after shower I put on some of my carefully hoarded Penhaligon’s Violetta body lotion and lots of SL Bois de Violet. Wish it were a bit stronger, but the current version is weaker than the original. At least it’s sunny today, although not warm. Happy Friday eve!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:33 am

      sun is key. I will take any weather as long as the sun is showing

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      • AngelaB says:
        7 May 2020 at 1:23 pm

        here here!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        7 May 2020 at 2:04 pm

        Same.

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    • Aurora says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:57 pm

      You must smell wonderful, I’m really fond of Violetta and BdV is a favorite.

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    • nozknoz says:
      7 May 2020 at 4:30 pm

      Violet is a note that tends to exhaust the olfactory system. There is a point beyond which it’s counterproductive to attempt to intensify it. That would depend on the nose, I imagine.

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  18. lucasai says:
    7 May 2020 at 11:27 am

    Enjoying myself in Niral from Neela Vermeire Creations. It’s such a good iris and the bottle is gorgeous.

    Next Friday my Babcia turns 80 and we think we’ll travel to properly celebrate with her.

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    • nozknoz says:
      7 May 2020 at 4:28 pm

      Have a wonderful birthday celebration, Lucas!

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  19. KellyC says:
    7 May 2020 at 11:29 am

    VCA Bois d’Iris. I love this one sooooo much. One of my top 10 for sure.

    Today is my Friday, yay! Hoping to get a little housework done this weekend and otherwise just enjoy my back yard and patio. I need to fertilize a rose bush I bought and planted earlier this spring. It’s a Mr. Lincoln rose which was my dear uncle’s (a rose gardener extraordinaire) favorite. It’s blooming beautifully and smells just as fabulous as I remember.

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    • springpansy says:
      7 May 2020 at 12:00 pm

      That’s my fragrance for tomorrow. You smell mahhhhhvelous. Your Mr. Lincoln rose is beautiful (I’m just learning about roses – looked it up.) My mom’s favorite rose is the Peace rose. Lovely pinky-yellow. The rose world is amazing!

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      • KellyC says:
        7 May 2020 at 12:16 pm

        I love Peace as well and would love one. My uncle was a educator and administrator (didn’t retire until he was 80!) and he spent his summers tending his HUGE rose garden. It took up their whole front yard which was rather large. He had several Peace bushes. I learned so much from him and the time I spent with him! Everything I know about rose care is from him! šŸ™‚ Snd I agree, the rose world is truly amazing.

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        • KellyC says:
          7 May 2020 at 7:20 pm

          Wow, can I have any more typos in this lol? I’ll blame it on a long week and multitasking haha.

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    • Aurora says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:00 pm

      Love Bois d’Iris, you smell lovely. Your day off sounds ideal, enjoy.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:04 pm

      You smell great! I love that one too.

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    • lucasai says:
      7 May 2020 at 3:12 pm

      I just love Bois d’Iris and depending on the weather it gets more woody-salty or more powdery-earthy on my skin.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 May 2020 at 7:18 pm

      I’m loving the discussion on Peace and Mr. Lincoln roses. I remember both smelling wonderful. It’s been too long since I have smelled either. ?

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  20. Dawn says:
    7 May 2020 at 11:37 am

    Woke up in a haze of Coco Mademoiselle and see that I have 3 packages coming my way today. I think my travel set will be in my grubby hands either tomorrow or Saturday. I am wearing Kyoto today and going to wear ISM tomorrow.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:03 pm

      You smell great!

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    • Deva says:
      7 May 2020 at 6:08 pm

      Nothing better than package tracking! I’m waiting for several myself. The online process of purchasing/shipping ANYTHING has really gone the way of the turtle. Kyoto is wonderful.

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  21. JadainGA says:
    7 May 2020 at 11:45 am

    Good morning Y’all!

    Trying out a new to me scent today: Calvin Klein Contradiction. I was interested in the eucalyptus note, but I’ve yet to smell it. Only really getting quite a bit of lily-of-the-valley 4 hours in…..

    Great office scent though! Gentle and soft…..

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    • nozknoz says:
      7 May 2020 at 4:26 pm

      I have always wondered about that one! Sounds like a good thing I did not buy a vintage bottle unsniffed.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        7 May 2020 at 7:14 pm

        I have a now-vintage bottle of CK Contradiction, and I can smell the eucalyptus clearly. However, I would say that Contradiction is not a safe blind buy. It’s definitely a weird perfume.

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        • nozknoz says:
          7 May 2020 at 9:35 pm

          Oooh — now I am tempted again!

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  22. springpansy says:
    7 May 2020 at 11:52 am

    No iris points here: Chanel Allure Edition Blanche for a sunny and warmish spring day in Seattle.

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    • Robin says:
      7 May 2020 at 4:08 pm

      But you smell good enough to not miss the points šŸ™‚

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  23. teebear says:
    7 May 2020 at 12:06 pm

    Drenched in Byredo Gypsy Water hair perfume spray, as it’s my only other iris-containing scent.

    It’s a lovely choice for people who want to like iris or incense, but find them a bit much as focal points for a frag – I can definitely pick them both out in the development but they don’t take over.

    I have the roller oil of Gypsy Water as well, but actually prefer the hair perfume as the citrus is more subdued in it!

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  24. hajusuuri says:
    7 May 2020 at 12:07 pm

    PSA: FAMILY20 for 20% off Atelier Cologne

    Ends May 11. Hop to it!

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    • Coin-op says:
      7 May 2020 at 12:52 pm

      thank you for the heads up!

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    • AnnieA says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:27 pm

      La la la I can’t hear you…

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      • Omega says:
        7 May 2020 at 1:37 pm

        Lol

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    • Koyel says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:31 pm

      No stahp I don’t want to see this.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 May 2020 at 8:44 pm

      My conscience using its Obi-Wan Kenobi voice: “These aren’t the perfumes you are looking for! Move along!”

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    • hajusuuri says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:04 pm

      Heh,I think my work is done with the enabling ?

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  25. Amyitis says:
    7 May 2020 at 12:19 pm

    L’Artisan Mon Numero 8 – which has iris in there. Was planning to wear Infsion d’Iris, but despite being sunny, it is chilly and the no 8 is cozy in the drydown.
    Made a homemade mint spray and sprayed all over the house as a homemade remedy for mice- will see if it works. We have a ? family (certainly more than one) of tiny brown mice and they quite audaciously dart in at around 11 pm and make a beeline for the fridge. However, we have spotted a beautiful owl in our garden twice this past week and now I we can only hope that he will get rid of our infestation. Owls always seem such mythical birds to me. As though they come and visit from a different realm.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:02 pm

      Oh god, I HATE mice!? We’ve been in our house for 10 years and had mice in the house for the first time last fall. I was standing in the kitchen one afternoon unloading groceries when one darted across the kitchen floor. I screamed so loud it set off the audio on our Halloween decorations out in the living room. I wore my Sorels in the house for the rest of the day.?

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      • Eschmeling says:
        7 May 2020 at 2:07 pm

        That is too funny!
        We just did some heavy duty pest control at our house. Since the critters keep dying, there is a LOT of shrieking happening (mostly from me). The poor dog is very alarmed!

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      • Amyitis says:
        7 May 2020 at 2:39 pm

        So funny. I know the mice are there, but I still shriek whenever I see one! Will let you know whether the spray works.

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    • Aurora says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:04 pm

      How kind to use a deterrent rather than eliminating them. I agree owls are mystical, the bird of Athena.

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      • Amyitis says:
        7 May 2020 at 2:43 pm

        I googled and read this: According to myth, an owl sat on Athena’s blind side, so that she could see the whole truth. Struck a chord with me. And I hope you’re well.

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  26. Lisa D says:
    7 May 2020 at 12:35 pm

    Hey! I found a small bottle of Soivohle Orris Ochre this morning, so I’m all about the CP today!

    It’s a lovely, sunny day here in the desert, and thankfully not yet up to summer temps. That will come soon enough.

    Smell good, everybody.

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    • Robin says:
      7 May 2020 at 4:09 pm

      I like that name, is it good?

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      • Lisa D says:
        7 May 2020 at 6:36 pm

        It is. I like a lot of her stuff – it’s different, and unexpected. There’s usually at least one strange note in her compositions, which I appreciate. Orris Ochre is initially kind of earthy, and then a very distinct violet note comes through. It’s not super long lasting on me, though, and after a couple of hours it’s just a faint wisp of powder scent.

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        • Robin says:
          7 May 2020 at 11:39 pm

          Thanks!

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  27. Barqs says:
    7 May 2020 at 12:39 pm

    I am wearing Nicolai Cap Neroli today and drinking my second cup of chai tea.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:58 pm

      Mmmm, chai!ā˜•ļø

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  28. Oakland Fresca says:
    7 May 2020 at 12:47 pm

    Having a totally disorganized perfume day. At my desk, I absentmindedly grabbed some small decant and applied. Grabbed another, applied. Realizing that I was now wearing perfume, scrutinized what I put on–an unwitting combo of Amber Oud and Goldea. Weirdly, I smell sassafras and maple sugar–or at least the scent of sassafras sucking candies I used to get when I was a kid–no idea if they actually mimicked real sassafras. It’s not unpleasant.

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    • Coin-op says:
      7 May 2020 at 12:54 pm

      interesting combo, sounds pretty good! I love your family’s idioms, they sound like would be in an English novel šŸ™‚

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  29. Desirae says:
    7 May 2020 at 12:53 pm

    Wearing Baiser Vole Cartier today, and every time I wear it I like it more and may eventual end up with a bottle. It brings to mind white gloves and silk gowns. It smells like Jean Harlow looked, except maybe not quite as lush.

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    • Aurora says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:07 pm

      Baisers Vole is great, you smell wonderful. If you go for a bottle do try all the concentrations, I actually prefer the sparkling EDT but they are all good.

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    • Eschmeling says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:08 pm

      I like Baiser Vole as well – and it’s not hard to find it for a good price!

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  30. Coin-op says:
    7 May 2020 at 12:55 pm

    Jacomo Silences…from Lucasz TBOP šŸ™‚

    such a pretty dusty earthy fragrance…I might need more of this!

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    • lucasai says:
      7 May 2020 at 3:13 pm

      It took me a moment to realize what TBOP is šŸ˜‰

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      • Coin-op says:
        7 May 2020 at 4:01 pm

        ? āœˆļø ? ✨

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    • MissGoldsmith says:
      7 May 2020 at 8:04 pm

      It’s such a cheap delight, too.

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  31. tannina says:
    7 May 2020 at 1:26 pm

    Tried my sample of La Pausa, that I got from Portia, but was not overwhelmed, just carroty iris. Topped it up with Cabotine, whis is a really fun scent.

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    • chocolatemarzipan says:
      7 May 2020 at 5:23 pm

      I miss Portia’s lovely little packages…

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  32. Omega says:
    7 May 2020 at 1:34 pm

    Commando atm, thinkin about iris but I really got to be in the mood for it. Mmm, I am thinking Tabu:)

    Before the Covid, I was trying to find a ticket to a fave comedian’s show that was scheduled for June or July. All the good tickets were sold out. It’s since been rescheduled for the fall and tickets just went back on sale. I went to check if there were any good seats that popped up and voila! I got the last ones available. Someone must have asked for a refund and gave up the tics. I am elated..it’s not till the fall but it gives me something to look forward to..if it’s not cancelled again! It’s for Brian Regan, he’s hilarious. ?

    Another hot one today, 94° or so, yesterday was 98°. Whoa mamma:).

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    • madtowngirl says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:57 pm

      Nice! I’m still waiting to hear when my May 30 concert will be rescheduled to.

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      • Omega says:
        7 May 2020 at 2:05 pm

        Madtown, I have not forgotten about your Eau Premiere lemming. I would like to send you a decant, perhaps during the upcoming splitmeet? If you want, you can send me your address ahead of time. You can email me at kalliela11 at the hawtmail:).

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        • madtowngirl says:
          7 May 2020 at 2:22 pm

          Aw, you are so sweet but I finally caved, lol, and bought a huge 5 oz bottle off eBay. I’m set for awhile.? Thanks for thinking of me though!

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          • Omega says:
            7 May 2020 at 2:37 pm

            Oh awesome,congrats!! It’s a beauty:).

  33. Regina says:
    7 May 2020 at 1:43 pm

    T Rex, rahrr! And I placed a Lush order yesterday, they have free shipping right now and I’m gonna run out of good soap soon.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:54 pm

      I’m gonna run out of my rainbath shower gel soon too and I always get it at Nordstrom rack which won’t be open for at least another 3 weeks.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        7 May 2020 at 6:49 pm

        Have you looked on the Nordstrom Rack website for your shower gel?

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    • Omega says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:11 pm

      Man, I been wanting to try T Rex, it sounds fantastic..nice on the free shipping with Lush. I need more Rose Jam in my life but..I shall behave:).

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  34. AnnieA says:
    7 May 2020 at 1:46 pm

    Decided to try out Chanel No. 19, my officiest of office scents, to see whether I’d feel like I was at work – or even feel like working. Instead, I’m getting “Why do I smell Chanel? It’s summer out there!”

    Wow, a painfully slow day so far. Before “work” I tried to complete, via phone, last night’s unsuccessful online order and waited a whole bunch of time. Fortunately, I thought to put the dreadful muzak on Speaker, and proceeded to switch over to my summer wardrobe, thus combining two horrid tasks.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      7 May 2020 at 1:53 pm

      Hey twin!? ugh, muzak.?

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  35. madtowngirl says:
    7 May 2020 at 1:52 pm

    No 19 edp, which now gives me a Steely Dan earworm. (thanks lillyjo?)
    Kinda sunny, kinda warm, so I’ll take it. BTW tomorrow.?

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    • Aurora says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:10 pm

      Good luck, you smell all ready for it.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        7 May 2020 at 6:32 pm

        Thanks!

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    • Deva says:
      7 May 2020 at 6:01 pm

      Steely Dan is the bomb! ?

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      • madtowngirl says:
        7 May 2020 at 6:39 pm

        ā€˜70’s music!??

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  36. Eschmeling says:
    7 May 2020 at 2:10 pm

    Heure Exquise today – decant done! Yay!
    I’m trying to get started on grading – it’s actually pleasant reading, but it’s still so much work that I have a hard time getting started.
    Attending a webinar later to learn about an Ed.D. program – if there are any Ed.D.’s out there, give me a holler!

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  37. Aurora says:
    7 May 2020 at 2:16 pm

    In Prada Infusion d’Iris Absolue which smells quite like l’Heure Bleue which is fine by me.
    21 degree Celsius, blue sky, white clouds, but the weather will change to cooler for this three day weekend.

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    • lucasai says:
      7 May 2020 at 3:14 pm

      Have you tried Prada Purple Rain? It’s like richer, more mature version of Infusion d’Iris Absolue.

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      • Aurora says:
        7 May 2020 at 4:29 pm

        No, I never had the chance but I remember now that you are a fan.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 May 2020 at 6:48 pm

      You’ll be getting more nice weather later on, though.

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      • Aurora says:
        7 May 2020 at 8:02 pm

        Thank you Jalapeno, good to know, but send some more rain, please ?

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        • Jalapeno says:
          7 May 2020 at 8:42 pm

          Oh, no problem with that… plenty of it in my forecast! I’ll try my hardest to wish it your way. ?ā˜”

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  38. hajusuuri says:
    7 May 2020 at 2:28 pm

    SOTD = Mugler Les Exceptions Oriental Express

    ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø

    No iris listed but smells like one!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5Pk2aBVT8/?igshid=523osssc4lwh

    In other news:
    1. Just got word from de boss that I would be part of the last group to return to the office. Woo hoo! As much as I enjoy being in the office and with other people, it would be very hard to balance the safety (or lack thereof) of a long public transportation commute and the end results of my work. There is still so much we don’t know.

    2. I accidentally found out yesterday that my laptop has a touch screen. As I may have mentioned, I got this laptop a little over a year ago because I knew I would need it when Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 7 and indeed, in January, I cracked open the box. I bought this specific one as it had the biggest screen and was on sale for just a fraction over $400. Yesterday, while dusting off a little speck on the screen, it jumped to the application underneath the little speck. Now I can be very dangerous ?

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    • yasmina says:
      7 May 2020 at 2:59 pm

      I wish my Macbook had a touch screen! Of course it doesn’t otherwise why would anyone buy an Ipad!!

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        7 May 2020 at 3:43 pm

        exactly.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        7 May 2020 at 10:49 pm

        Trudat!

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    • Deva says:
      7 May 2020 at 3:10 pm

      I’m so happy to hear you get to stay home longer! I have to laugh at people who wonder if the virus will come back in fall. Has it suddenly departed and I was unaware? ?

      I bet you smell wonderful! That was one I was hankering for when it came out.

      Good luck with that laptop! I don’t like touch screens at all..

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      • hajusuuri says:
        7 May 2020 at 10:51 pm

        Thank you. The touch screen is just a bonus and I am unlikely to use it all that often.

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    • Koyel says:
      7 May 2020 at 3:46 pm

      Our bosses have been trying to send us back on a voluntary basis for the past month because apparently my industry has been deemed essential. It isn’t, and so far I have been able to push back and not go in every time my boss has asked, but I don’t know how long I’ll be able to put it off. I’m glad you don’t have to go back yet!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        7 May 2020 at 10:58 pm

        Did he give a reason? If not, as I understand it, the opening up means you’re allowed to do it with appropriate precautions, including requiring the 6 feet between people, etc. but if the company can function just as well with remote workers, don’t be in a hurry to bring workers in.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 May 2020 at 6:47 pm

      Glad to hear that you will be hunkered down for a while longer!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        7 May 2020 at 10:58 pm

        So am I.

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  39. Deva says:
    7 May 2020 at 3:18 pm

    It’s a stunning sunny and cool day here, but I mostly missed it due to that thing called ā€œsleep.ā€

    One of the most popular (and my personal favorite) trail area opened on Friday. Lots of memories from when I lived here, including a night hike with a creepy ending. But, it’s so overrun with people, I hesitate to go.

    SOTD is Volutes edt

    https://instagram.com/stories/vantasticviews/2304006875599187940?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=q27n3ld8chd4

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 May 2020 at 6:46 pm

      “A night hike with a creepy ending” sounds like either a slasher movie or an Alice Cooper video!

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      • Deva says:
        7 May 2020 at 11:15 pm

        Ha! Yeah, more like slasher movie in the making.

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  40. Gail says:
    7 May 2020 at 3:35 pm

    Wearing Hiris today from my vintage blue bottle. After lunch I will spray on a bit more to power through the day.

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    • Deva says:
      7 May 2020 at 5:59 pm

      I have that blue bottle and love it. The blue is so saturated and striking. The perfume isn’t bad either! ?

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      • Gail says:
        7 May 2020 at 6:49 pm

        Yes, that bottle!

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  41. nozknoz says:
    7 May 2020 at 4:12 pm

    I took a break from iris to return to my Anima Vinci sample set with Jasmine Yang. I find this scent very surprising! The impression is a soft floral that is almost a gourmand with a touch of powder and yet has a subtle freshness. Imagine a jasmine marshmallow, for example.

    I’m not sure how they achieved this delicate balance but the notes include water jasmine, frangipani, vanilla, sandalwood, and patchouli, among others.

    They also have a blog (the Conquer section of their site). I thought this Valentines post on Tips for a Long Love Life was well done:

    https://animavinci.com/blogs/conquer/tips-for-a-long-love-life

    Obviously, it draws from other sources but selected with care, I think.

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    • @ka_rina. says:
      7 May 2020 at 4:24 pm

      Jasmine Yang is one of my favourites from their sample set. For me it’s a joyful fragrance.

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      • nozknoz says:
        7 May 2020 at 4:43 pm

        Yes — it’s instant perfect sunny day in a bottle!

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      • nozknoz says:
        7 May 2020 at 4:44 pm

        Which, BTW, is exactly the effect they were after:

        “Reminiscing Ubud, Bali, we wanted to replicate the uplifting spiritual ceremonies. It’s this shared experience – this communal joy.”

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 May 2020 at 6:45 pm

      A jasmine marshmallow sounds like a yummy gourmet treat!

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  42. Jalapeno says:
    7 May 2020 at 5:09 pm

    Many thanks to everyone for the congratulations and Happy Anniversary wishes yesterday!

    And now, for more good news. It’s a bright and sunny day here. It’s not going to last, but for now the cats and I are enjoying it. ?????

    Also, my dishwasher issue (leaking) might have been fixed today! Someone was here earlier this afternoon to take a look at it. He couldn’t find anything obviously wrong with it. However, he did suggest that oversudsing might be the root cause of the leak, based on the information I told him, as well as what he observed with my machine. So he suggested running the dishwasher empty and without detergent a few times. If it didn’t leak, then the detergent was the issue. And if that was the case, try a different detergent.

    SOTD = back in Mon Guerlain EdP, from the sample stash. I have plenty of iris options for tomorrow, so I will go with whatever suits my mood and the weather.

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    • tiffanie says:
      7 May 2020 at 7:51 pm

      dishwashers are finicky sometimes šŸ˜‰

      so happy you wore Mon Guerlain EdP today. I knew I had a sample somewhere, couldn’t find it all week, and when I read your SOTD is MG the mystery location popped into my head. I’m enjoying it. I love lavender, and the jasmine reminds of another scent with jasmine, Le Jardin de Monsieur Li.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        7 May 2020 at 8:40 pm

        Interesting… I get no jasmine at all with Monsieur Li. It’s all citrus and a hint of something mineral. It’s still too cool for me to bring out my sample of that. ??

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  43. chocolatemarzipan says:
    7 May 2020 at 5:33 pm

    Robin gets nine enabler pins

    My Vitabath order came in
    Five VERY large hand sanitizers ( like Purell but made with essential oils and are double the size), hand soaps and the original green gelee bath and shower which was ubiquitous in my childhood home….the scent brings back a flood of memories.

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    • Deva says:
      7 May 2020 at 5:57 pm

      Good to know! I bought four bottles of the hand sanitizer. I’m running very low and am looking forward to the smell good replacements.

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      • chocolatemarzipan says:
        7 May 2020 at 6:02 pm

        In my area hand sanitizers have been out of stock since beginning of February. When Robin posted it as a daily lemming I pounced! Plus, I got a 20 percent off for Mother’s day.

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        • Deva says:
          7 May 2020 at 6:13 pm

          Ditto all of this. ?

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          • chocolatemarzipan says:
            7 May 2020 at 6:29 pm

            ???

      • chocolatemarzipan says:
        7 May 2020 at 6:04 pm

        And Deva I am glad you got some too!!! I think we are covered now ?

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    • Robin says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:42 pm

      Yay, glad everyone is covered for germ killing…

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  44. missionista says:
    7 May 2020 at 6:11 pm

    Wearing Fils de Dieu today, but then I had a mishap with Ormonde Woman, and now I’m wearing quite a lot of that too, as is my bathroom floor, shirt, pants, and bathmat…

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    • Elisa P says:
      7 May 2020 at 7:08 pm

      Oops! Nice smelling mishap, though.

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    • Robin says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:42 pm

      Aw!

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  45. Calypso says:
    7 May 2020 at 6:18 pm

    I’m wearing Ormond Jayne Orris Noir, one of the only iris fragrances I have knowingly liked. I get that it’s buttery from this one, and no carrots. I say ā€œknowinglyā€ because some scents people have listed have surprised me. Mitsouko? Wow! I talked to Mom today and she said she has the sniffles so that has thrown me into major panic mode.

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    • tiffanie says:
      7 May 2020 at 7:39 pm

      oh, Calypso, fingers crossed Mom has a bit of allergies or just a minor something or other. Hugs to you both.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 May 2020 at 8:35 pm

      Hugs Calypso.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      7 May 2020 at 9:00 pm

      I’m wondering if it’s allergies too. Winds out of the north as of yesterday, and something else is blowing in this evening. She’s in good hands, but hugs to you both just the same.

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    • cazaubon says:
      8 May 2020 at 10:14 am

      Sniffles aren’t a coronavirus symptom, hopefully it’s just allergies.

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  46. Elisa P says:
    7 May 2020 at 7:14 pm

    Another day in the toxic sludge that is my department office. Not sure how much longer I can take being in there. 1 of my coworkers has an interview tomorrow, another is looking for other jobs, and 1 is considering early retirement. It’s that oppressive. Such a miserable bunch of people intent on making other people miserable. Lots of confrontations today, but home now and can breathe.
    Lush American Cream solid today. I definitely smell some iris in there. Iris-y vanilla. I put a little right under my nose so I could smell it in spite of wearing a mask all day.

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    • tiffanie says:
      7 May 2020 at 7:36 pm

      mmmm, iris + vanilla sounds very soothing. šŸ™‚

      sorry about the workplace woes! I worked in an office that was really awful many years ago, the turnover of employees was constant, but the really miserable people all stayed. I was there just 3 years, but that felt like forever to me.

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      • Elisa P says:
        7 May 2020 at 10:50 pm

        So, true! The most miserable ones have been there for 30 years. The nicest one is relatively new.

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        • Elisa P says:
          7 May 2020 at 10:56 pm

          And it’s only been 2 days, but feels like 2 years ??

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 May 2020 at 8:36 pm

      Yuck and double yuck. Is your resume up to date? Your coworkers might have the right idea; time to leave!

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      • Elisa P says:
        7 May 2020 at 10:54 pm

        I’m trying to stick it out since this isn’t a permanent arrangement, though our facility is a taking a financial hit, so I’m a bit worried about longer term security, so should have it up to date, in case.
        The one with the interview already had a prior in there. The one looking now is saying she’s seeing that there’s not a lot of hiring happening right now, understandably.

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  47. tiffanie says:
    7 May 2020 at 7:28 pm

    SotD = Infusion d’Iris EdT

    Super easy choice for Iris Thursday. Usually choose this one after an evening bath/shower, but it worked in the warm weather this afternoon. Yesterday was L’Heure Bleue EdT, and I can still smell it when I squint and smell my wrists sideways. Perhaps Infusion revived it a bit.

    Truly hope everyone had something to smile about today. šŸ˜€

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 May 2020 at 8:40 pm

      Hurray for finding your wayward sample today!

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      • tiffanie says:
        8 May 2020 at 12:24 am

        oh thank you, Jalapeno! šŸ˜€

        your mention of not smelling jasmine in Mr Li makes me wonder if I’m super sensitive to some jasmine aromachemicals. The jasmine in Mon Guerlain and Mr Li are both close to a punch in the nose, which I don’t mind, but I’m glad when that part of the perfume settles down and fades away so I can smell something else. And I truly love the smell of jasmine, so it’s all good.

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  48. Nancyleandros says:
    7 May 2020 at 7:52 pm

    Late check in today. Working in the yard to help put up a trellis which will have honeysuckle on it. I’m in a couple of helpings of Hiris, and I certainly smell more lovely than I look. ?

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    • Robin says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:44 pm

      I love honeysuckle! We have it out back on a fence but would love to have some on a trellis by my porch.

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  49. MissGoldsmith says:
    7 May 2020 at 8:11 pm

    Started out in Blood Blonds today, now Rogue Tabac Vert. I’ll get some Iris in before the end of the day!

    Spent the last hour of work out on the deck today (first time I’ be done this since shelter in place orders). My sinuses are now partly closed up: it’s official, my allergy season has begun. ? Oh well, at least it’s short. Usually lasts from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day for me.

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    • Robin says:
      7 May 2020 at 11:44 pm

      Ugh, sorry MissGoldsmith!

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    • MissGoldsmith says:
      8 May 2020 at 12:45 am

      Hmmm. ā€œBlood Blondsā€ would be… interesting? I could see ELDO doing that, perhaps. Bois Blonds was what I actually wore!

      After work I added some No 19 Parfum and now I’ve added some Incense Pure because my SSS box arrived, so… the good news is I’ll go through perfume much faster while WFH!

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