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Friday scent of the day 9/25

Posted by Robin on 25 September 2020 310 Comments

Happy Friday and happy National Comic Book Day! (And a few selected birthdays: William Faulkner, Donald Glover, Glenn Gould, Pedro Almodóvar, plus a quick PSA: the freebiemeet starts tomorrow.) Our community project for today: name a favorite comic book character, and wear the fragrance that suits him or her.

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

I have a feeling that real comic book people do not include comic strips as "comic books", even if the strips have been collected in books. I'm going with Calvin and Hobbes anyway. I did not pay any attention to the strip during the ten years Bill Watterson was writing it (1985-1995), but once my son learned to read it was one of his favorites, and then I started to read it too, and even now I can pick up one of the books and lose track of time for the next hour or so. So I'm scenting Calvin, who would not wear cologne in a million years, but he probably has that little boy dirt smell. Demeter Dirt would be perfect but if I have any I can't find it, and CB I Hate Perfume Black March is too sad, so I'm in (a precious tiny drop of) CB I Hate Perfume On A Clear Day You Can See Forever. It's not quite right but I do smell awfully good.

Reminder: on 10/2, our subject is On the back roads by the rivers of my memory...do what you like with the lyric from the 1968 song Gentle on My Mind. Suggested by Mossyberry.

And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2020, where I'll try (but frequently fail) to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.

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  1. Lovestosmellgood says:
    25 September 2020 at 9:31 am

    I don’t read comics but I do love graphic novels, so I am loosely participating in today CP with Persepolis by Satrapi

    This image https://images.app.goo.gl/LJh6NjCd1WFG4iGR9

    Pairing with SOTD Ambre Loup
    Fragrance Notes
    Clove, spices, Balsam Peru, Labdanum, Vanilla, Agarwood, Gaiac, Cedar

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    • Calypso says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:28 am

      Nice choice! Persepolis is great!

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    • monkeytoe says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:32 am

      Persepolis is so good! the movie is very good, too. You smell fantastic.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        25 September 2020 at 11:02 am

        I have never seen the movie, but loved the book

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      • Koyel says:
        25 September 2020 at 11:05 am

        There’s a movie?? Well, I guess now I have something to put on my to-watch list.

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        • Jalapeno says:
          25 September 2020 at 6:10 pm

          It’s animated in a rather distinctive style. I’ve only seen brief clips of it.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:12 am

      Have you read the Graphic Novel I Feel Sick? It was my first foray into the genre.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        25 September 2020 at 12:08 pm

        no, I have never heard of this one.Tell me more

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    • AngelaB says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:22 am

      Ambre Loup, perfect weather for this!
      If I had wolf comic strip character I’d choose this one.
      Happy Friday.

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    • floragal says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:57 am

      Good idea & choice!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:59 am

      Nice pairing! Ambre Loup is super-good!

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  2. Glannys says:
    25 September 2020 at 9:37 am

    I do not read comics either, but I watched the Last Airbender animated series, and several comic books were written for it.

    So my pick is Memo Winter Palace for Iroh.

    Iroh loves tea (drinking it, making it, he even set up his own tea shop), so of course it has to be a tea scent.

    The scent description has references to a dragon, fire, empire and kings, for example: “Winter Palace has freed its emissary, a winged and tenacious dragon king with a trail of fire.” This fits Iroh very well, because he belongs to the royal family of the Fire Nation, is a fire bender and known as the Dragon of the West (he literally breathes fire!). And there is a magnificent dragon on the bottle.

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    • Coumarin says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:08 am

      Love this! Avatar is an incredible, incredible show!

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      • Glannys says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:51 pm

        Thanks. Yes it is!

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    • teebear says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:32 am

      Nailed it for the CP!!! Iroh is the best.

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      • Glannys says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:52 pm

        Thank you. It is hard for me to pick one favorite character in the show, but I think Iroh is the wisest one.

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    • Eschmeling says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:39 am

      Can’t say anything about your comic book choice, but you definitely smell great!

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      • Glannys says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:53 pm

        Thank you!

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    • AngelaB says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:39 am

      ‘hand clapping’ Excellent.

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      • Glannys says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:53 pm

        Thank you!

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    • Undina says:
      25 September 2020 at 1:07 pm

      Nice paring!

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      • Glannys says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:53 pm

        Thanks!

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  3. neyronrose says:
    25 September 2020 at 9:51 am

    I think comic books originally started with having newspaper comic strips bound together, so those of you who like comic strips can think of it as being faithful to the history. :D

    I don’t know if I’ll figure out something associated with a comic book. I don’t have much brainpower today.

    Yesterday evening, after my bath, I smelled like the vanilla coffee scrub that Koyel made for me, and that was very pleasant and soothing. Also, my arms and legs felt very smooth and moisturized. :D Thanks, Koyel! I’m still enjoying the scrub and the salts.

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    • springpansy says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:13 am

      Vanilla coffee? That sounds wonderful!

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    • Koyel says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:06 am

      Hooray, I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying those :)

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      25 September 2020 at 1:58 pm

      Those sound wonderful! And coffee and vanilla?? YUM!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 September 2020 at 6:09 pm

      How are you feeling today?

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  4. Coumarin says:
    25 September 2020 at 10:11 am

    Hi all!

    Robin, I was also thinking Calvin and Hobbes! But I went with Jacomo #02, the modeling clay one. You’re right, Calvin probably would smell like dirt but this one reminds me of being a precocious kid playing with clay and talking to my stuffed animals.

    Have a great day all!

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    • springpansy says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:14 am

      Ha – I was thinking of wearing that, too. I thought maybe I was the only one who bought this fragrance. Nice to see another mention.

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      • Coumarin says:
        26 September 2020 at 12:05 am

        It’s a fun one isn’t it? I wish it lasted so much longer though.

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    • AngelaB says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:34 am

      ❣️

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      • Coumarin says:
        26 September 2020 at 12:05 am

        ?

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:40 am

      Oh modelling clay is a great idea!

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  5. PriscillaE says:
    25 September 2020 at 10:11 am

    I am not doing the CP, but if I were, I’d be channeling Morticia Addams from the original New Yorker comics. I am wearing L’Ombre Dans L’Eau EDP from a new decant.

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:40 am

      You do smell great PriscillaE!

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  6. thegoddessrena says:
    25 September 2020 at 10:14 am

    The piercing brightness of DSH Albino for Dagger of Cloak & Dagger

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    • teebear says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:32 am

      Nice one!

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  7. austenfan says:
    25 September 2020 at 10:14 am

    I used to love Asterix and Obelix. These days my favourite comics are by Voutch. You need to understand French for them. Did some groceries in France today. I love, love, love French supermarkets. So it’s nice to have one so close.
    SOTD is Mon Exclusif nu Guerlain.
    Tired from the move, but I love the place I’m living in.

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    • springpansy says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:53 am

      Yay – moving is so much work and full of emotion – it’s all up from here!

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      • austenfan says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:29 pm

        I will start working next Friday, so that is another challenge and the whole reason behind the move.
        To be honest, so far things have gone much better than I had feared and or expected. But yes, moving drains energy like nothing else.

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    • lillyjo says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:20 am

      I’m happy for you the move is over, and that you are loving your new place.

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      • austenfan says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:30 pm

        It’s one of the nicest places I’ve ever lived.

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:40 am

      So glad to hear it!

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      • austenfan says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:30 pm

        You can’t be gladder than I!

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        • Robin says:
          25 September 2020 at 6:20 pm

          :-)

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    • ockeghem says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:50 am

      So nice to be in a new place! Glad that you’re loving it!

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      • austenfan says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:31 pm

        Yes, the place although it still needs some unpacking and arranging, books mostly now, but I’ve got loads of those, feels very much like home. And I never used to like apartments.

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    • LizzieB says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:09 pm

      It’s done! Glad you’re are enjoying your new home.

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      • austenfan says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:32 pm

        Yes, I just need to arrange my books and then all the boxes will have been unpacked.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Enjoy your new place!

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      • austenfan says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:32 pm

        Thanks, I hope you will enjoy yours as well.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:33 pm

      Happy for your happy landing – discovering the local grocery stores is one of my favorite things when traveling!

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      • austenfan says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:33 pm

        I can spend hours in French supermarkets. I thoroughly investigated all the different washing liquids, cheeses, chocolate…..

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    • Aurora says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:46 pm

      I’m with you on French supermarkets, especially the yogurt aisle.

      Enjoy your new home.

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      • austenfan says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:34 pm

        I love the dairy aisle but my favourite has to be the cheese department. I will just stand, stare and drool

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      25 September 2020 at 2:00 pm

      And, how about French pharmacies and all the lovely skin care! I’m more than a little envious. I’m living vicariously through you, hope you don’t mind!

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      • austenfan says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:19 pm

        Not at all, I went to a parapharmacie as well. I only got a vat of Uriage huile lavante. I love pharmacies and I will keep you posted.

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          25 September 2020 at 4:20 pm

          Yes! Please do! I’d love to hear about your adventures with French pharmacy. I included a note from Bois de Jasmin blog about French Pharmacies. Avène makes a retinaldehyde (next-generation over-the counter retinol) that is fantastic.

          https://boisdejasmin.com/2013/02/what-to-buy-in-paris-french-pharmacy-finds.html

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        • Koyel says:
          25 September 2020 at 6:57 pm

          Ahhhh parapharmacie, how I miss it.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 September 2020 at 6:08 pm

      Good news to hear that you are settling in your new place!

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    • cazaubon says:
      26 September 2020 at 5:34 pm

      Yay! Glad you are happy. I was gobsmacked the first time I saw the dairy products aisle in a French supermarket.

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  8. madtowngirl says:
    25 September 2020 at 10:21 am

    I’m in Tam Dao because I mentioned it yesterday.
    I’ve had the most vivid and strange dreams for the past couple of nights. It’s been warm enough to sleep with the windows open, all that fresh air must be stimulating my brain, lol. It’s another beautiful sunny day. I have to enjoy it while it lasts because the forecast for next week looks terrible.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:25 am

      I am also taking advantage of keeping the windows open all the time now. We are supposed to be in the 70’s until next Thursday. Then, back to freeze again! Enjoy the next couple of beautiful days! ???

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:14 pm

      I love when I remember my dreams..even if they are strange, sometimes sensual, sometimes absolutely bizarre! Also sometimes my fathers visits me in my dreams, I love that.

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  9. monkeytoe says:
    25 September 2020 at 10:28 am

    One of my favorite comic book characters is Hopey Glass from Love & Rockets (https://love-n-rockets.fandom.com/wiki/Hopey_Glass). I am wearing Huitieme Art Parfums Myrrhiad in honor of her–licorice and smoky vanilla with myrrh and tea. Hopey would probably be wearing something from BPAL, but I don’t have anything by them at the moment.

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:43 am

      Thanks for the link to the wiki, had not heard of this one!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:14 pm

      Never heard of this! Cool

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    • stinker_kit says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:20 pm

      Love&Rockets one of my favorites! Nice choice and you smell great!

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    • Undina says:
      25 September 2020 at 1:10 pm

      Not familiar with the book, but I like your perfume. You smell good!

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    • Catanosmia says:
      25 September 2020 at 4:26 pm

      I love that comic book and that choice! I named one of my daughters after her! You smell wonderful.

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  10. lillyjo says:
    25 September 2020 at 10:30 am

    I’m wearing Tuscan Leather to go with one of my first animated crushes.. Speed Racer. The leather for his gloves and car, and the raspberry note for girlfriend Trixies lips, lol. Go Speed Racer Go!

    My daughter sprayed a perfume this morning and it was making me crazy trying to figure out which one it was before I asked her. My first thought was 31 Rue Cambon, then 1932, then Coco Noir. Turns out it was Le Lion which I’ve only worn once, so I didn’t really recognize it. I definitely recognized it as Chanel though. She smelled great for her therapy session today!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:15 pm

      Even your daughter is part of the Le Lion craze

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    • MossyBerry says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:36 pm

      Both of you smell wonderful! Good pairing with Speed Racer!

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    • Undina says:
      25 September 2020 at 1:16 pm

      Sometimes I’m haunted by the remaining scent on my clothes trying to figure out what it was. Or even worse! Half-day into crazy meetings I might be struggling with both to remember and recognize what I put on that morning :)

      You both smell good.

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      • She-ra says:
        25 September 2020 at 8:04 pm

        Ditto. When I go through shirts in the hamper I often try to figure out the perfumes I wore..they seemingly smell all the more wonderful as I try piece together what was worn when.

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        • MossyBerry says:
          26 September 2020 at 9:13 am

          Oh this happens to me once a week – I suspect it is more common for lovers of base notes like me.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 September 2020 at 6:07 pm

      I was such a late-comer to Speed Racer. I didn’t see a single minute of it until my early 30’s.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:59 pm

      This means you have to get a bottle ?

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  11. Calypso says:
    25 September 2020 at 10:31 am

    I’m up early (for me) today because I have my weekly writing class this morning (on-line of course). I am wearing Bat for Batman! It did occur to me last night that it would be fun to find scents for some of the Batman villains like the Penguin or the Joker. Surely there would be some neat matches or choices for them, but I couldn’t come up with one so went with the obvious. Have a good day, people!

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    • AnnieA says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:06 pm

      It’s only a matter of time before Zoologist comes up with Penguin

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        25 September 2020 at 12:15 pm

        HA!

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      • Calypso says:
        25 September 2020 at 12:36 pm

        I kind of wonder about that. My good friend who has been to Antarctica says the penguins are very cute but the smell is unbelievably bad!

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        • Jalapeno says:
          25 September 2020 at 6:06 pm

          I can say from personal experience that the penguin exhibits at both the Camden Aquarium in New Jersey and the Bronx Zoo in NYC smell incredibly NASTY! Think poop and rotting fish. ??

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    • Undina says:
      25 September 2020 at 1:20 pm

      I was thinking about the same (my favorite character in Gotham was Penguin), but I haven’t come up with any suitable parings.

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      • MossyBerry says:
        25 September 2020 at 7:08 pm

        Burgess Meredith fangirl here! Penguin was too cool!

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  12. floragal says:
    25 September 2020 at 10:33 am

    My husband, an artist, has created many comics over the years but I’ve never really gotten into them. When we were dating he’d send me cards with the envelope completely covered in comic-like characters and bubble dialog. It was fun to receive these :)
    The Far Side is probably the only comic that’s held my attention, just a bit.

    SOTD: Sycomore edt

    Very happy Friday!

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    • springpansy says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:59 am

      So cool – the cards he sent you. Works of art and heart!

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      • AngelaB says:
        25 September 2020 at 11:32 am

        THIS!
        (very clever too)

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      • floragal says:
        25 September 2020 at 12:11 pm

        :)

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    • Koyel says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:08 am

      That is so sweet :)

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:48 am

      How clever! And so very sweet…

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    • LizzieB says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:11 pm

      That’s some professional-level wooing. Kudos.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:12 pm

      I like the Far Side, forgot about that one

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    • Undina says:
      25 September 2020 at 1:21 pm

      Have you saved those?

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      • floragal says:
        26 September 2020 at 1:19 am

        Oh, indeed. It’s art!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 September 2020 at 6:04 pm

      Oh my! That’s amazing!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:57 pm

      Love this !

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  13. springpansy says:
    25 September 2020 at 10:58 am

    I’m also not a comic book or character person, so I’m mostly old school (like Wonder Woman or Catwoman). Our whole family (Mr. SP, our three – now grown – sons and I) all absolutely loved the Calvin & Hobbes strip/books back in the day. In fact, they make me miss my little boys.

    I’m wearing Lyric Woman. I put some of this on last night after my shower and it’s so incredible I had to wear more. (I wore Prada Amber yesterday for Catwoman, but I think she could wear this one, too – it roars, softly). Happy Friday, all.

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    • Eschmeling says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:41 am

      I gotta bust that one out again soon! You smell good!

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    • Undina says:
      25 September 2020 at 1:23 pm

      Character twin! :)
      You smell great! I love Lyric.

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  14. Dawn says:
    25 September 2020 at 11:01 am

    Calvin and Hobbes was the only comic that held my attention. It’s a pity that Tim Waterson stopped Calvin and Hobbes 25 years ago. Wearing LADDM because it smells like being outside in the fall.

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    • She-ra says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:42 am

      Just replied to you email…sorry I missed it.?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 September 2020 at 6:03 pm

      Tim Waterson has said that he stopped doing “Calvin and Hobbes” because he didn’t want his comic strip to jump the shark.

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  15. JadainGA says:
    25 September 2020 at 11:03 am

    Well Good Morning and Happy FriYAY!!

    My scent for today was a no brainer: Wonder Woman is my all time favorite comic hero, so Lush Goddess is OUR scent…

    Just keep in mind that you’ve never seen Wonder Woman and me in the same room at the same time…… :) LOL

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    • lillyjo says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:17 am

      LOL!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:20 am

      LOL!

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    • AngelaB says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:31 am

      You smell great! I just tried my perfume creme. it’s WONDERful – HaHa get it?

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        25 September 2020 at 11:48 am

        I adore their body creams, so luxe.

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      • JadainGA says:
        25 September 2020 at 1:13 pm

        WONDERful indeed! You speak the truth, without even the lasso of truth to compel you! :)

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        • AngelaB says:
          25 September 2020 at 5:07 pm

          ??

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    • springpansy says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:38 am

      Ha! ♥

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    • floragal says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:13 pm

      lol — love it! and great scent pick for this!

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    • Glannys says:
      25 September 2020 at 2:50 pm

      “As lovely as Aphrodite – as wise as Athena – with the speed of Mercury and the strength of Hercules…” ;)
      Good pick. I considered the scent named Female Christ for Wonder Woman (connections: femininism, divinity), but I think your choice is better.

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  16. lucasai says:
    25 September 2020 at 11:15 am

    VC&A Moonlight Patchouli for me today.

    I imagine more mature Usagi Tsukino (Moon Princess) from the Sailor Moon manga (and anime) would wear.

    Do I get cp points?

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    • AngelaB says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:30 am

      You smell fabulous. I vote yes.
      A favorite.

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      • lucasai says:
        25 September 2020 at 11:34 am

        Thank you! But colleague at work commented today that this perfume smells like farts. Yikes…

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        • therabbitsflower says:
          25 September 2020 at 2:26 pm

          LOL! That’s quite the comment.

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        • AngelaB says:
          25 September 2020 at 5:07 pm

          What??? NoooooooWay

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        • Jalapeno says:
          25 September 2020 at 6:01 pm

          Seriously? Farts? How rude!

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          • lucasai says:
            26 September 2020 at 3:13 am

            Yes! First time she had such a drastic reaction to my perfume.

  17. SmokeyToes says:
    25 September 2020 at 11:18 am

    Hi SOTD is Angel for the mutant Super Hero Warren Worthington III. In the Marvel Universe, he was an original founder of X Men. I’m wearing the EDP and body oil.

    I am so tired, I stayed up late to finish my paper and upon submitting it, I couldn’t find my document, turns out I had two papers similarly named (whoops!).
    Once I found the correct one, I submitted it to discover it was submitted 1 minute late. *sigh*

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    • springpansy says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:39 am

      Argh. May today be much better!

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    • Eschmeling says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:42 am

      will the one minute matter?

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        25 September 2020 at 11:55 am

        I hope not, I’ll find out soon enough. I imagine he’s heard so many “the dog ate my homework” stories, who knows?

        I participate in class Zoom discussions, all other submissions have been timely, I’ve scored high on tests. I’m hoping he takes that into context. :) If he asks, I figure the best plan is to take it on the chin and be honest and see where the chips fall.
        Sorry to be so whiny, I’m not at my best on a poor night’s sleep.

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        • Lovestosmellgood says:
          25 September 2020 at 12:11 pm

          I don’t think anyone is at their best without good sleep…

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        • Eschmeling says:
          25 September 2020 at 12:23 pm

          I think that instructors who penalize late submissions by a minute, especially now that we are online and people often fact connectivity issues, are unreasonable. Let’s hope yours is the reasonable type – I think chances good! Fingers crossed.

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          • Eschmeling says:
            25 September 2020 at 12:23 pm

            are good. Yikes.

          • SmokeyToes says:
            25 September 2020 at 2:18 pm

            And I was definitely having connectivity issues all day yesterday. I think (hope?) he’ll be reasonable given the circumstances.
            We’ve all had our share of Zoom hiccups also. Fingers crossed!!

        • SmokeyToes says:
          25 September 2020 at 4:25 pm

          SmokeyToes Zoom-bombed my class. I was snacking on popcorn shrimp; he was pretty loud in demanding a taste.
          It gave everyone a chuckle, especially the professor.

          =^.^=

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          • MossyBerry says:
            25 September 2020 at 7:06 pm

            WHO could resist ST????

        • AngelaB says:
          25 September 2020 at 5:08 pm

          That’s a perfect plan.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:42 pm

      You smell wonderful. Sorry about the submission stress, I still remember the feeling of falling behind though I’ve not had any formal course in many years.

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    • Undina says:
      25 September 2020 at 1:37 pm

      You smell great! I don’t remember the last time I wore Angel, but I still like it a lot.
      Let’s hope 1 minute won’t matter. But yes, that’s what usually happens when you need to do something quickly in the last moment. It’s like opening a car in movies when a monster breathes down your neck ;)

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:16 pm

        YES! AndOr like wearing a white shirt in mobster movies.. You know that guy’s next on the ‘hit’ list.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:59 pm

        Or seeing someone in a red shirt show up in a Star Trek episode.

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        • MossyBerry says:
          25 September 2020 at 7:05 pm

          LOL – did you know there is a perfume call “Red Shirt” for the man who lives as if every day was his last?

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          • Jalapeno says:
            25 September 2020 at 8:42 pm

            Nope, but I am not surprised!

          • SmokeyToes says:
            26 September 2020 at 12:37 am

            No! I had no idea! How genius!
            I had better ask my hubby about the red shirt in a Star Trek episode…..

    • Laila says:
      25 September 2020 at 2:32 pm

      Fingers crossed that one-minute delay in submission will be forgiven. What a frustrating experience!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 September 2020 at 6:00 pm

      Ai yi yi yi! How aggravating about that delay!

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  18. perfumelover67 says:
    25 September 2020 at 11:19 am

    I am not doing the cp. Wearing Chanel No. 19 EdP, just because….

    We had a work staff meeting yesterday and we were informed that only employees who are asking to work directly from the office and those who want to volunteer to be back will be the only ones, for the time being, allowed in the building, starting next month. The rest of the people can keep teleworking until further notice. Occupancy in the building will be at 30% now. I am glad that the return to the office is not mandatory yet. I was so stressed about my imminent return in October. What a relief!

    Another warm, sunny and beautiful day here! Ready to take my lunchtime walk!
    Happy Friday, everyone! ?

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    • AngelaB says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:28 am

      You smell DIVINE.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:42 pm

        Thank you! ?

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    • pixel says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:35 am

      Good news, yay!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:42 pm

        I know! So happy about it!

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    • springpansy says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:40 am

      That’s good news! We are working from home at least through December and then I expect we will still be able to choose to be home. We’ll see.

      You smell amazing.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:47 pm

        Let’s see what the next step is going to be for me! I hope they keep extending the teleworking option at least until next year. Fingers crossed!

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    • Dawn says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:13 pm

      No 19 in edp form is wonderful. To my nose, it is the closest thing to Deneuve that I can find.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:44 pm

        I also find it close to Deneuve. It is a great alternative to No. 19.

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        • MossyBerry says:
          25 September 2020 at 7:04 pm

          I have a vintage No. 19 mini found early on in my fall down the rabbit hole, when I wasn’t looking ;). Interesting to know that it is like the fabled Deneuve. Thanks, PL67!

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          • perfumelover67 says:
            25 September 2020 at 8:28 pm

            Enjoy that vintage mini! It is a treasure!

    • floragal says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:15 pm

      Glad that worked out for you. Yeah, expecting to hear more about our office in an upcoming town hall. Definitely not taking the lead on this as a co, but I know our CEO prefers in person teams.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:49 pm

        In our place they are planning to start bringing few teams together to the office in November. Hope everything goes fine!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:19 pm

      Oh yeah, No. 19 is exquisite stuff.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:44 pm

        It is!

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    • lillyjo says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:57 pm

      Woohoo! Relieved for you???

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:45 pm

        Thank you, Lillyjo! ????

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    • Undina says:
      25 September 2020 at 1:39 pm

      You smell great! And I’m glad you had a good news regarding the office before the weekend: now you can fully enjoy it.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:51 pm

        Thank you, Undina! I will have a more relaxing weekend for sure! ?

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    • Laila says:
      25 September 2020 at 2:36 pm

      Great news! Mr. Laila’s company has begun making noises about employees returning to the office sometime in October, which is completely pointless since his total job is done via computer and phone. He’s hoping that doesn’t happen as his, as well as the other employees’, measurable productivity has substantially increased since working from home.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:58 pm

        According to our management the productivity working from home has been successful. They are very happy with the results. Noise to come back started for us since August. Information about how the return will take place has been a bit confusing. They are trying their best to keep everyone safe and sometimes plans get changed at the last minute. I definitely do not see a large return happen until next year. I hope the same goes for your husband!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 September 2020 at 5:57 pm

      Wow, that was some unexpected good news! Yay!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 September 2020 at 6:02 pm

        Very unexpected for everyone, but it was a relief! I think they want to see how the first stage with people eager to return will go and from there they will plan the next step.

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      25 September 2020 at 8:44 pm

      That is good news! The university where I work had announced that most staff shouldn’t expect to be back onsite until January, but in my unit, there were rumbles that some of us “should” voluntarily come back to the office starting now. Oh hell no. I immediately shared my concerns with my boss and he assured me that he didn’t expect that from me. I’m actually getting way more stuff done working remotely, because I don’t get all the interruptions and distractions. But some of my colleagues are really into the whole face time thing.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 September 2020 at 9:12 pm

        As soon as I was asked if I wanted to volunteer I immediately said I would not go back, unless it was required because I didn’t want to risk my old and ill mom living with me. I have been working at a faster speed since I am home. I hope that is taken into consideration. I hope you are not back to your university before next year.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:49 pm

      You smell GREAT and I am glad you don’t have to go back yet. I was listening in on a call with a Latin American country earlier this week and the leader was very careful to say we are “inviting” the employees back rather than “asking” them to come back. Occupancy will be up to no more than 30% of capacity through end of November.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 September 2020 at 11:28 pm

        Thanks you!
        It looks like that is going to be the approach everywhere, inviting or asking to volunter. Companies don’t want to take any risks with a mandatory come back. Many people are eager to go back. Some feel they function better in the office and others are just sick and tired already to be home. I feel safe at home.

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  19. AngelaB says:
    25 September 2020 at 11:26 am

    Calvin & Hobbes were my favorite and I have the books to prove it.
    SOTD is POTL Luctor et Emergo from a recent split meet.

    IMHO ‘People of the labyrinth’ SHOULD be the name of a comic strip, maybe partial credit atleast? This one is a great autumn scent. I am just in the opening and it is delicious.
    SOTE will by IO by Chris Rusak as it is named after a super powered Greek Goddess and is overqualified for the CP. This is my homage to WonderWoman.
    Peace people.

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    • springpansy says:
      25 September 2020 at 11:40 am

      Luctor et Emergo is perfect for this!! Why didn’t I think of that? ;)

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      • AngelaB says:
        25 September 2020 at 12:29 pm

        I know that you love it!!thanks again for the split!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:11 pm

      How many books do you have?

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      • AngelaB says:
        25 September 2020 at 12:30 pm

        Every book (compliations mostly) of his work. There are a couple of large ones, so I think 3 in total.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:44 pm

      You are right about POTL – I saw my lovely split and searched around in my brain for a comic tie-in with no luck!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      25 September 2020 at 2:18 pm

      I love Calvin & Hobbs, also the Far Side.

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      • austenfan says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:37 pm

        When I lived in the US I adored the Far Side.
        Tyrannosaurus Mex springs to mind as does the Rural Professional and his Cow phone.

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        • Old Herbaceous says:
          25 September 2020 at 8:39 pm

          And the Boneless Chicken Ranch …

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  20. She-ra says:
    25 September 2020 at 11:29 am

    Happy Friday!!!

    Gallagher Wicked Good today from a kind NSTer…this is the only one I have tried from this line but thinking I may order their sample set before the day is done. They just released a new one called Behold, Patchouli which has chocolate too.♥️?

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    • She-ra says:
      25 September 2020 at 8:07 pm

      Sample set ordered.???

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      • hajusuuri says:
        25 September 2020 at 10:43 pm

        You didn’t wait long ?

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  21. Lisa D says:
    25 September 2020 at 11:30 am

    I’m not sure if I’m doing the CP or not, but I’d guess there’s a character out there who fits the bill of Absolute Aphrodisiac, by Initio. Vanilla lovers, unite – this is a rich and smooth vanilla, which manages to come off as nonetheless unique, and very nicely blended (musky base, but without any harshness). I smell gorgeous to myself, so I guess the aphrodisiac is working. :-)

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 September 2020 at 5:56 pm

      Maybe Tuxedo Mask, from the Sailor Moon anime/manga series?

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    • She-ra says:
      25 September 2020 at 8:09 pm

      Duly noted. I have not smelled this vanilla.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:40 pm

      Hey, saw you yesterday on Zoom; I was hiding, as usual. Absolute Aphrodisiac is really good. I ended up getting Side Effect and Rehab. I was going to get Magnetic Blend 7 but boo hiss, I have a giant hive the size of exactly where I sprayed it to be a layer under AA, so that’s a no go

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  22. pixel says:
    25 September 2020 at 11:33 am

    SOTD soon will be Eris Ma Bete, which I suppose is appropriate for She-Hulk. I saw that Tatiana Maslany (from Orphan Black) has been cast for that part in a future Marvel movie. Should be fun!

    I have been sampling Eris perfumes all week. I’ve previously shied away from them due to the PR about skank/animalics, but either my nose is broken or they’re really not skanky. Ma Bete is the last one left to sample… wonder if this is the one that’ll send me running for the scrubber, lol.

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    • stinker_kit says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:26 pm

      A fellow She-Hulk fan! Well done. I have a bottle of Eris Night Flower, my favorite from the line.

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      • pixel says:
        25 September 2020 at 1:30 pm

        To be honest, more of a Tatiana Maslany fan. I didn’t even know there *was* a She-Hulk until I saw the notice about her casting. I enjoy watching the Marvel movies but haven’t ever read Marvel comic books.

        So do you find the Eris perfumes to be skanky? Or not? I am really puzzled as to why my take is so different than the PR. My skank tolerance is pretty darn low so I thought I’d find these scents overwhelming, but nope.

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        • stinker_kit says:
          26 September 2020 at 3:06 pm

          Eris perfumes are well balanced and well done. I do not find any of them particularly skanky. Perfume PR is sadly, often fiction. I know that Antoine Lie is the nose for this house and I think it is really some of his very best work.

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  23. Colognissimo says:
    25 September 2020 at 11:37 am

    I’m not really into comics, so my choice of a favourite character was quite limited. In the end I decided on Asterix and Obelix and perfume-wise went for Lush’s “Devil’s Nightcap”, which, even if not actually depicting one of Obelix’s menhirs, Lush at least says was inspired by some other kind of megalithic stone. So I suppose that’s close enough ;-)

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    • AnnieA says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:04 pm

      Well worked out!

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  24. Eschmeling says:
    25 September 2020 at 11:45 am

    I’m lazily repeating yesterday’s scent and justification – Asterix, the woods, Bois d’Ombrie, which I’m still enjoying very much. I might see if anyone wants to go in on a split during the splitmeet!

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 9:23 pm

      It is such a shame they never did any smaller sizes! I would buy several.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      26 September 2020 at 1:48 pm

      Yay, I’m happy to have introduced you to a new love. BdO is really nice. I tried it once more before passing it on to you and almost kept it. But I have too much perfume, and now I’m extra glad I sent it to you. ?

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      • Eschmeling says:
        26 September 2020 at 1:56 pm

        That’s sometimes the beauty of those little extras – a lot of my loves come from those rather than what I thought I would love, if that makes sense. Very grateful to you!!

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  25. ockeghem says:
    25 September 2020 at 11:56 am

    My character for today is Enid from Daniel Clowes’ “Ghost World” (which was also made into a movie, and inspired an Aimee Mann song). Turned out to be harder than I thought to pick a scent, and as it’s cleaning day and we were rushing around to get everything put away and tidied up, I didn’t have a lot of time to consider.

    I finally went with La Curie, Ossuary. It feels like the sort of name that might fascinate her and it’s a scent that might alienate some people. On the other hand, she might have liked something retro in the right way, but I don’t really have anything like that. She might also try something popular and screechy just to be ironic, but I don’t have much of that in my collection, either. So Ossuary it is.

    It works for today, anyway. The monsoon is not letting up, though I hope we’ll have better weather this weekend. It feels like December today.

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    • AnnieA says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:04 pm

      Had been wondering what Enid might wear, and thought of the ironic/screechy path. She would then have been annoyed if the wrong type of person complimented her…

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      • ockeghem says:
        25 September 2020 at 6:56 pm

        Yes! Ossuary kind of worked because it feels like it would annoy some people, but attract the right ones.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      25 September 2020 at 2:19 pm

      I love Aimee Mann’s voice.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      25 September 2020 at 2:25 pm

      And I loved Ghost World. One of my favorites…

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      • ockeghem says:
        25 September 2020 at 6:57 pm

        Yes — both! Love Aimee Mann, and the movie and the graphic novel. :D

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  26. Oakland Fresca says:
    25 September 2020 at 11:57 am

    In Labo’s Fleur d’Oranger—forgot I had this decant, and when I saw it, that’s what I felt like wearing. BUT, I did give some thought to the CP this morning and came up with four contenders—less relating to comic books generally, and more to superheroes that I would call on in an emergency ;-) :

    Ubar Woman
    Supra Floral
    Bronze Goddess
    Eau de Protection (Oh the Protection!)

    In other random perfume news, I am listening to the audiobook of JK Rawlings’ (as Robert Galbraith) latest Cormoran Strike mystery, Troubled Blood during my afternoon walks these days. The murder victim wore Rive Gauche, the detective had a short flirt with Fracas but went back to her regular perfume, which has not been named but to perfume people definitely suggests Diptyque Philosykos, but the character seems more of Jo Malone wearer–so perhaps Wild Fig & Cassis. . . .

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    • AngelaB says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:32 pm

      Impressive in effort and quantity OF!

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  27. AnnieA says:
    25 September 2020 at 12:02 pm

    In a bit of ELO Rien, as Agent Carter might have worn something like it at a nightclub,

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    • springpansy says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:04 pm

      Yes! Nice choice.

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    • austenfan says:
      25 September 2020 at 2:36 pm

      You smell stunning, although I don’t know who Agent Carter is.

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  28. meredifay says:
    25 September 2020 at 12:23 pm

    Approaching the CP – anyone remember Cowboy Bebop? Anime, not comic books, but it is close as I can get today. There is a character, V.T., the Heavy Metal Queen, a long haul space trucker who, we see in one brief scene, has a Tibetan Buddhist deity painted on the outside of her deep space hauler. This is the connection to my SOTD, Memo’s excellent Tiger’s Nest, an energizing, lovely incense fragrance named for an inaccessible but rather famous T. B. monastery perched high in the mountains in Bhutan. Google it and you will recognize the images of the white and red buildings clinging, seemingly precariously, to the side of a mountain…This is exactly what the inside of an industrial warehouse tearing through light years of empty space should smell like… :-) And now, I believe adorable hubby and I will have to revisit this series this weekend. If you have not seen this, it is worth checking out, and I think it is pretty available, although we have a set of disks. The music is great, (mostly jazz, not heavy metal, with poetry) and the art and characters and stories are engaging. As IT geeks, A. H. and I take turns channeling Ed… LOL…

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    • MossyBerry says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:50 pm

      I am missing all the references, except your choice reminds me that I want to sniff Tiger’s Nest!

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      • meredifay says:
        25 September 2020 at 2:00 pm

        It’s well worth seeking out. My Travel bottle is almost empty, or I would offer you a little…Another thing goes on my definitely replace list!

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        • Lisa D says:
          25 September 2020 at 5:56 pm

          meredifay, have you ever tried Etro Messe di Minuit? To my nose, it bears a strong resemblance to Tiger’s Nest.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 September 2020 at 5:55 pm

      Cowboy Bebop regularly makes lists of “Anime That Everyone Should See” all these years after its release.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:33 pm

      My brother and sister-in-law hiked up to Tiger’s Nest last year!

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  29. LizzieB says:
    25 September 2020 at 12:27 pm

    I’m wearing Fiori di Capri today because I consider it a clean, rather soapy scent. Would suit Betty Cooper from the Archie comics, which I read a lot as a kid but honestly don’t remember much.

    Seems like some things never change. We’ve been half-watching Emergency! on TV, and many of the episodes include sub-plots about the fights between the hospital medical staff and hospital administrators.

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    • meredifay says:
      25 September 2020 at 12:34 pm

      Ah, you smell lovely!

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 9:24 pm

      Oh how interesting! I liked that show but remember literally nothing at all about it.

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  30. stinker_kit says:
    25 September 2020 at 12:31 pm

    I am joining my fellow She-Hulk fans today in Chanel No. 19 EDP, 8 generous squirts. The divine Hajusuuri sent me a sample and it is beautiful. I shall be checking on eBay for an older bottle.

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 9:24 pm

      Happy hunting!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:31 pm

      The newer bottles are really good.

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      • stinker_kit says:
        26 September 2020 at 3:07 pm

        Thank you for the advice! A new bottle it can be! I keep forgetting that the price points for Chanel’s mainline perfumes is really very reasonable.

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  31. Hilde says:
    25 September 2020 at 12:47 pm

    I must admit I like dark and bizar humor comics and didn’t match my perfume. Went for a (very succesful) blind buy which I opened this morning: Penhaligon’s Lavandula. Didn’t need another lavender, but the nose wants what the nose wants…
    Happy weekend all of you!

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 9:25 pm

      Oh, so happy it worked out! I have a pretty poor record.

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  32. Amyitis says:
    25 September 2020 at 12:53 pm

    Inspired by Robin, I’m wearing Santal Blanc for Tintin. Pencil shavings…

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    • MossyBerry says:
      25 September 2020 at 1:02 pm

      Good pairing!

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 9:25 pm

      Perfect!!

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  33. MossyBerry says:
    25 September 2020 at 1:00 pm

    SOTD is Dame Duality, from a wonderful NST’ers bonus sample in a split. I chose it in honor of my favorite comic characters’ alter-egos: Clark Kent and Peter Parker! This is the second Dame I’ve tried and I am very pleased, especially that they don’t fade away before lunch time. Happy weekend, and speaking of Peter Parker, which makes me think of the Spiderman movies, and then of Toby Maguire: did anyone else think he and Leo were great in Bas Luhrmann’s take on The Great Gatsby? I think I am going to watch that again this weekend – I just saw it once and it seemed really good at the time.

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      25 September 2020 at 8:36 pm

      I’m a big fan of Duality, it’s such a warm and lovely scent, and you’re right, it does last well. Jeffrey Dame does very interesting scents (if you haven’t tried his Black Flower Mexican Vanilla, it’s well worth a sample). I agree, I really like Luhrmann’s Great Gatsby. It was the first time I really saw that Tom Buchanan was a violent, abusive husband, and that Gatsby also had the capacity for violence, which may be what scared Daisy off.

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      • MossyBerry says:
        26 September 2020 at 9:28 am

        I didn’t think about that – I did watch it again and I think one does have to read the book but the movie raised a lot of the same questions about people’s motives for sure. Leonardo DiCaprio is not appealing to me as a celebrity (that would be Keanu) but as an actor I find him very studied and camera friendly. Toby is just fun to watch no matter what he does IMHO! Thanks for the suggestion, OH! Will check out the Dame – how is he making such good perfumes at such a modest cost??!!

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  34. Aurora says:
    25 September 2020 at 1:01 pm

    Going with Tintin, first mentioned by Hajusuuri and Robin’s choice of image yesterday, at first thought of la Castafiore but finally it’s Capitaine Haddock with Eau des Baux for evergreen with a tobacco-like impression.

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 9:26 pm

      Oh nice! Now you just need the rum ;-)

      (Although really can’t remember exactly what he drank)

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      • Aurora says:
        27 September 2020 at 12:17 pm

        ? Ah yes, I didn’t think but you’re right and I think it was his tipple of choice.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:28 pm

      I really should pull out my Eau des Baux!

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      • Aurora says:
        27 September 2020 at 12:19 pm

        Yes get it now?, it’s the right time for it and honestly so perfect of its kind.

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  35. Oakland Fresca says:
    25 September 2020 at 1:07 pm

    Just a PS that here’s someone’s list of current perfume frags if you like reading such lists–from New York Magazine (also, a not so subtle push to sell the items): https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-perfume.html

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      25 September 2020 at 2:52 pm

      Thanks!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      25 September 2020 at 2:53 pm

      I am having MAJOR bottle envy over the pics at the top of the page!

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  36. johanob says:
    25 September 2020 at 1:20 pm

    No participation in the cp,wearing Lush Imogen Rose.Such a pretty perfume,I am on dregs of a 10ml bottle.
    Happy Friday!
    XO

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    • floragal says:
      25 September 2020 at 2:43 pm

      Beautiful scent!

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 9:26 pm

      Waves! Did you find a new place yet?

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      • johanob says:
        26 September 2020 at 2:47 am

        Waves back!
        I am not finding what I’m looking for,but a friend of a friend of a friend referred me to a couple that will be moving next April.And THAT is the place.My preliminary offer is in,pre-agreements done.We wait patiently until then.✌?

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        • Robin says:
          26 September 2020 at 1:52 pm

          Oh good, that’s sorted then and you just have to wait.

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  37. hajusuuri says:
    25 September 2020 at 1:45 pm

    SOTD = Dior Addict

    ? Vanilla, sandalwood, tonka and some flowers in a squat dark blue bottle.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CFkXSBbhEdM/?igshid=1e6zugyit4p5g

    The inspiration is The Shadow: mysterious, hypnotic and unexpected, as in what in the world would the juice in a dark blue bottle smell like with the name Addict?

    There’s a longer story of how I landed on this association but that will have to wait for another day!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 September 2020 at 5:52 pm

      I remember reading my dad’s old pulp novel about The Shadow ages ago. It was published in the late 1930’s or early 1940’s… I don’t remember exactly when.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        25 September 2020 at 8:15 pm

        The Shadow has been rendered in many different publication types !

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  38. Undina says:
    25 September 2020 at 1:58 pm

    The only comic books I’ve ever touched or even seen in real life (vs. in someone’s hands on TV) were compilations of Garfield strips (I have more than a dozen of those). But since in Garfield’s universe cat’s perfume smells like tuna (see August 2, 1997 strip here https://garfield.fandom.com/wiki/Garfield,_August_1997_comic_strips), I decided to go with another cat character – Catwoman and pair her with Bengale Rouge (was busy the whole week, so I don’t know if anyone has done this paring before ).

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    • springpansy says:
      25 September 2020 at 4:20 pm

      Another excellent pairing!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 September 2020 at 8:16 pm

      I did a pairing with Garfield ?

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      25 September 2020 at 8:28 pm

      lol, I paired Bengale Rouge with Hobbes, from Calvin & Hobbes.

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  39. foxbins says:
    25 September 2020 at 2:04 pm

    It’s a lovely rainy blustery day here and I am warm and dry. I’m also trying to ignore the bathroom that is calling to me to clean it. I didn’t read comic books, but my younger brother did, and I remember seeing Richie Rich on his bed. I’m quite bad at subtle matching so I’m going for the obvious–Amouage Gold.

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    • Undina says:
      25 September 2020 at 4:25 pm

      You smell fabulous!

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      25 September 2020 at 8:27 pm

      Great pairing!

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 9:27 pm

      Wow, totally forgot about Richie Rich! I think I read those too, but can’t remember a thing about them.

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  40. tiffanie says:
    25 September 2020 at 2:31 pm

    SotD = Geisha Vanilla Hinoki

    I’m wearing GVH for Doctor Strange, the comic book character or Benedict Cumberbatch’s incarnation, your choice.

    The woods+vanilla aura of GVH would suit him perfectly. And Geisha in the name doesn’t mean it’s just for ladies. ;)

    Don’t forget – perfume is our superpower, and the world needs heroes more than ever. :) Have a super weekend, NST friends.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 September 2020 at 5:50 pm

      Character twins today!

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      • tiffanie says:
        25 September 2020 at 10:49 pm

        yay! :D :D it’s good to be Strange together!

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  41. adanst says:
    25 September 2020 at 2:34 pm

    I love everybody’s pairings today. You guys are a group of resourceful people!
    My favorite comic book growing up was Asterix and Obelix. Obelix has the cutest companion, a tiny dog named Idéfix (in the French version of the books). The name is a pun on the French expression “idée fixe” (fixed idea).
    So, I’m wearing Le Lion, with which I am currently obsessed.
    How’s that for a stretch? ?

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    • meredifay says:
      25 September 2020 at 2:52 pm

      Excellent!

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      • adanst says:
        25 September 2020 at 4:05 pm

        Thank you!

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    • austenfan says:
      25 September 2020 at 3:42 pm

      Very good!

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      • adanst says:
        25 September 2020 at 4:07 pm

        Thanks!
        Glad to hear that you have completed the move, enjoy your new place and have easy access to French goodies ?

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        • austenfan says:
          25 September 2020 at 4:12 pm

          I suddenly remembered how upset Idéfix used to get if Obélix accidentally uprooted a tree.

          I got 3 different kinds of French cheese today :)

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          • adanst says:
            25 September 2020 at 4:54 pm

            ? Such a funny pair!
            I am so envious of your proximity to French cheeses. You don’t even know…?

          • austenfan says:
            25 September 2020 at 4:59 pm

            Nothing beats a bit of Roquefort or Morbier. I’ve yet to explore Luxembourg cheeses.

          • Jalapeno says:
            25 September 2020 at 5:50 pm

            I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy some imported Comte. Wow! ?

    • Oakland Fresca says:
      25 September 2020 at 6:31 pm

      Oh well done!

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      25 September 2020 at 8:25 pm

      Works for me! I also loved Asterix and Obelix as a child.

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    • Eschmeling says:
      26 September 2020 at 11:26 am

      good choice in book and good choice in scents – approve! :)

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    • cazaubon says:
      26 September 2020 at 6:11 pm

      Idéfix was the name of my first dog. :-)

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  42. SheriG says:
    25 September 2020 at 2:35 pm

    Love Calvin and Hobbes! I couldn’t do a thing with the CP this week, not having much familiarity at all with comic book characters. Today I am inadvertently participating in NEXT week’s CP in Dryad, a scent perfect for roaming backroads and gentle daydreaming.

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      25 September 2020 at 8:25 pm

      LOVE Dryad!

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 9:28 pm

      Early points then!

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  43. therabbitsflower says:
    25 September 2020 at 2:44 pm

    Pairing Dryad with DC’s Swamp Thing. Swamp Thing, formerly Alec Holland, is an earth elemental and is connected to all plant life on Earth (and in the universe in various stories). He’s a plant life form, no longer human, and he even grows hallucinogenic tubers from his body! He’s a gentle guy, but he will use his enormous power of controlling and manipulating plant life when he needs to. Anyway, I loved reading the Alan Moore era of the comics. I think Dryad is a very grounding and earthy perfume with its overdose of oakmoss.

    https://images.app.goo.gl/4ZMuuR4SPfDJb2537

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:09 pm

      So did you watch the show? Looks like it got a good response and was cancelled anyway.

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        25 September 2020 at 10:29 pm

        Not yet, but good reminder that I should soon. I only finished the comics last month and had been holding out on the show until I’d read them. Really disappointed it only got one season. A friend has watched and highly recommended it.

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        • Robin says:
          26 September 2020 at 1:53 pm

          You never know, they are doing a third season of one of my favorite shows (Borgen) many years later. It might happen!

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  44. teebear says:
    25 September 2020 at 2:54 pm

    My favorite X-Men character was always Nightcrawler but I am NOT going about my day wafting the scent of brimstone, love has limits ?

    So instead I’m in Rodin Bis.

    Thanks everyone for the solidarity and encouragement yesterday. We’re going to get through 2020! But some days/weeks will be blah days/weeks, and that’s okay.

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:10 pm

      You smelled great today teebear!

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  45. Omega says:
    25 September 2020 at 2:58 pm

    Lol I liked comics some when I was a kid, didn’t get hugely into them but enjoyed a few. I did love WW, Super Friends lol and Spiderman but the comic I remember owning several books of was Heathcliff. Lol. He had a glamorous girlfriend named Sonja and I just picture her wearing Chanel…while Le Lion may be more of an obvious choice, I see Sonja in No 5:).

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    • Omega says:
      25 September 2020 at 3:12 pm

      https://heathcliff.fandom.com/wiki/Sonja?mobile-app=false

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    • MossyBerry says:
      25 September 2020 at 6:49 pm

      DH is a huge Heathcliff fan. I am not sure I am getting him, but…

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  46. Laila says:
    25 September 2020 at 3:25 pm

    Although I still enjoy reading some comic strips that several of you have mentioned, I was never much of a comic book reader. But, like some of you have said this week, ‘Archie’ was my favorite that I read for many years, and Veronica my favorite character. As some have said, I imagine she would wear what she would see was a sophisticated and sexy scent, probably too old for her young years, yet somehow balanced by her teenage perspective. I easily had several to choose from, and my #1 choice was Molinard Habanita, but its smoky powder would suffocate me on this 80 degree day, as would several others I thought of. So I opted for vintage Givenchy Hot Couture edp (what Fragrantica calls Collection #1). Its fruity opening would appeal to her youth but its beautiful Art Deco bottle and smoky, sexy scent would appeal to her desire for sophistication beyond her years.

    The negative emotions some of you have mentioned lately caused by the combination of the isolating Covid-19 restrictions and political unease have interfered with my enjoyment of this week’s incredibly beautiful weather. Trying to be grateful for what I have and what I’ve escaped doesn’t always work. Even my love of nature didn’t soothe my soul as it usually does – it’s so quiet outside, most of the birds have disappeared, even the robins that were everywhere until recently are gone, and the birds that migrate in have not yet arrived. But serendipity (or was it divine intervention?) had me step outside to hang my laundry this morning (yes, I still do that) just in time to hear the distinctive cheery call of the chickadee which I’d not heard for a long while, and I immediately smiled. Then, a short time later, I sat down in a brief rest from chores, glanced out the window and saw 3 hummingbirds gathered at a cat windchime (of all places!) on my front porch and I smiled again and feel much better now. I hope there are moments, even small ones, in your weekend that bring you peace and hope on our long road back to normalcy.

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    • Undina says:
      25 September 2020 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you, Laila. Have a beautiful weekend!

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      • Laila says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:57 pm

        You, too!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 September 2020 at 5:49 pm

      Thanks Laila. Here’s a mental image to add to your “happy thoughts”. The other day when I was taking recyclables out, I saw 2 chipmunks playing tag and running across my street. No cars anywhere in sight, so they were safe.

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      • Laila says:
        25 September 2020 at 6:00 pm

        Cute! We have a Chip who lives under our garage and teases my cats relentlessly as they watch his comings and goings from the comfort of our screened porch.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      25 September 2020 at 6:17 pm

      Thank you, Laila! Nothing brings more peace and gratification than the simple, but beautiful moments that Mother Nature gifts to us. I hope you keep enjoying the days ahead!

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      • Laila says:
        25 September 2020 at 7:09 pm

        I will try, thank you. Yes to those simple moments in nature that remind us of the beauty of all life.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      25 September 2020 at 6:48 pm

      Love year-round chickadees! We also have wonderful house wrens that trill and hop around. We have so many white tailed deer that I had to give up on seed feeders, but I keep suet out, and lots of fun cavity nesters cheer us year-round!

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      • Laila says:
        25 September 2020 at 7:14 pm

        I love my chickadees! We were just bemoaning the fact the other day that we hadn’t heard or seen one in a long time so that’s why I was thrilled to hear one today. But the little house wrens are my very favorite. They often nest in a little box right outside my kitchen window and the male sings all day long, I just love it. But they are all gone now, have ‘t heard that cheery song in awhile.

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  47. Gaynor says:
    25 September 2020 at 4:14 pm

    Starting my Saturday morning in a dab of Zoologist Moth. I liked it first time I tried it, then got a completely different impression the second time – I’ll see what the third time brings :)

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 September 2020 at 5:47 pm

      What was your impression the second time around?

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  48. Jalapeno says:
    25 September 2020 at 4:28 pm

    I’ve been thinking about Deva and Elisa P lately. I hope that they are OK.

    Up far too early this morning. I was awakened by the World’s Most Horrifyingly Efficient Alarm Clock… the sound of a cat getting ready to throw up on wall-to-wall carpeting. Blergh. However, I moved quickly enough that said cat threw up on a much easier to clean surface.

    I had several picks for today. These are the ones I did NOT choose:

    The Silver Surfer + Gucci Rush
    Wonder Woman + vintage Mitsouko EdP
    Sabrina, The Teenaged Witch + Lancome Magie or Magie Noir

    SOTD = LAdDM + Doctor Strange, Sorceror Supreme. I figure he has to have a stash of incense to go along with the Eye of Agamotto…

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    • Undina says:
      25 September 2020 at 4:32 pm

      I’m glad you’ve chosen what you’ve chosen because now I can wholeheartedly say that you smell great! (Not saying that your other choices weren’t good, but none of those work for me.)

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:46 pm

        ???!

        Thank you Undina! I have to admit that I picked LAdDM because that was what I wanted to wear today.

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    • Calypso says:
      25 September 2020 at 5:33 pm

      I am seeing Deva’s videos regularly on Instagram, and she is just fine, and the scenery out in Wyoming is spectacular! T-Rex is enjoying walks along tails. They found a lost dog and rescued it and Deva managed to return him to his people, which was a very happy conclusion for everyone!

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      • Calypso says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:33 pm

        Should have been, as you guessed, “walks along trails,” though tails are happy and wagging on the trails!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 September 2020 at 5:45 pm

        Thanks for the update on Deva!

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      • MossyBerry says:
        25 September 2020 at 6:37 pm

        Good story, Calypso- glad you shared. Hi, Deva!!

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    • lillyjo says:
      25 September 2020 at 5:52 pm

      They’ve been on my mind as well.
      That Sabrina match is perfect!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 September 2020 at 6:11 pm

        Thanks lillyjo!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      25 September 2020 at 6:21 pm

      I crossed emails with ElisaP two weeks ago. She is doing fine and taking a break from the perfume world now.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 September 2020 at 6:26 pm

        Thanks! Very happy to hear about Elisa P.

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    • ockeghem says:
      25 September 2020 at 7:00 pm

      I spit out my coffee reading about the alarm clock. I have one of those…and, totally agree!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 September 2020 at 8:38 pm

        Sorry about the spit take!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 September 2020 at 8:20 pm

      Deva is motoring her way west. I commented on one of ElisaP’s IG posts and she replied – she seems fine.

      You smell ?.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 September 2020 at 8:37 pm

        Thanks hajusuuri! LAdDM is up there on my FB list.

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  49. Desirae says:
    25 September 2020 at 5:49 pm

    I had the clever idea of wearing Sonoma Scent Studio’s Nostalgie as a reference a reference to the Nostalgia perfume in Watchmen (Oh, how the ghost of you lingers) but I’d forgotten I used it all up. So I’m wearing vintage Emeraude for vintage Lois Lane.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      25 September 2020 at 6:21 pm

      That’s a good choice! Lois was a working girl and she likely would seek the drug store classics.

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      26 September 2020 at 10:38 pm

      I wore vintage Emeraude last night. It’s lovely, but it’s not really me. Wow, does it last, though! I have the tall slender green bottle with the crown-shaped cap; it used to be my mother-in-law’s.

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  50. Old Herbaceous says:
    25 September 2020 at 8:22 pm

    I love C&H too, so I’m scenting Hobbes, with Papillon’s Bengale Rouge! Because Hobbes is cuddly.

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:11 pm

      Good call.

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  51. KellyC says:
    25 September 2020 at 9:15 pm

    Had a convo with my son about his favorite comic books and characters. Fun. :) I decided to be super literal and am wearing Bat for Batman. I rarely wear it because it’s so unusual so this gave me a good excuse to to do so.

    Went to a cactus nursery in Ventura County today and bought some stuff for my yard. It was beautiful and so much fun! Nice to get out of the house, take a drive, and spend some time outdoors. Happy Friday, you good-smelling folks!

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    • Robin says:
      25 September 2020 at 10:12 pm

      That does sound like fun…I have been stocking up on houseplants for the coming winter, I figure trying to keep them all alive will give me something else to do besides worry :-)

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