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Thursday scent of the day 10/15

Posted by Robin on 15 October 2020 236 Comments

It's Almost-Friday and Global Handwashing Day. (Plus, World Students' Day and a couple birthdays, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche and Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse). What fragrance are you wearing?

Me: staying cozy in Donna Karan Black Cashmere.

Reminder: on 10/16 we're going back to the beginning...revisit a fragrance you tried in your early days as a perfumista. Suggested by springpansy.

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.

Note: top image is Jeremy Irons for Donna Karan, year unknown but a long, long time ago.

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  1. madtowngirl says:
    15 October 2020 at 9:53 am

    I’m in J-Scent Soft Skin from a sample which may or may not be one of the grandma scents my daughter complained about the other day, we shall see. We made pumpkin bread with dark chocolate chips yesterday afternoon and it turned out delicious if I do say so myself. Poor kid needed cheering up after meltdown number 2 this week over online schooling. This is only week six. It’s gonna be a long year. Then I got a text from my college daughter last night that she’s been in contact with someone who tested positive, so she will go get tested today. Fingers crossed that she is negative.

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    • yasmina says:
      15 October 2020 at 10:25 am

      I hope she tests negative!

      The numbers are going up on my campus too. A colleague has two students who tested positive and instead of going to the sick housing the university provides they checked themselves into a hotel room cuz “it’s nicer.” Mind-bogglingly irresponsible.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        15 October 2020 at 11:12 am

        Thanks!
        Geez. My daughter lives off campus this year with just one roommate so it will be easier for her to quarantine if needed. We live very proximal to the biggest university in the state and the numbers are going up here too.

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        • yasmina says:
          15 October 2020 at 8:54 pm

          I am glad she will be able to easily quarantine. It’s hard to deal with having to move someplace else when one is not feeling well.

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      • Old Herbaceous says:
        15 October 2020 at 12:13 pm

        I work at a university that turned its conference center hotel into isolation/quarantine housing for students!

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        • yasmina says:
          15 October 2020 at 8:55 pm

          The housing my uni is providing is one of their dorm buildings, which are actually quite nice imho – but perhaps expectations about student housing have risen since I was last a student. I know the room and board prices certainly have!

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          • Old Herbaceous says:
            16 October 2020 at 6:14 am

            OMG, the expectations for new student housing here in the US are crazy. Older dorms are still more like what I experienced. I did think it was brilliant to use the conference center hotel; we’re’ not hosting any conferences this academic year, and the hotel would have been almost empty anyway. They use it as a central location also for the weekly testing all on-campus students must have, and the testing offered to staff and faculty, as well as workspace for a team of quarantine coordinators who stay in touch with affected students on or off campus. It’s very well organized. Costing a fortune, though.

    • johanob says:
      15 October 2020 at 10:51 am

      Fingers crossed!
      I need to get tested for an uocoming trip to Cape Town as well!✌?

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      • madtowngirl says:
        15 October 2020 at 11:12 am

        Thanks johanob! Fingers crossed for you too!?

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    • KellyC says:
      15 October 2020 at 10:59 am

      Fingers crossed for a negative result! Also, please send me some of that bread.

      My son is in college and hates online courses, so my thoughts are really with everyone’s kids right now having to learn in a way that may not be best for them. Ugh.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        15 October 2020 at 11:15 am

        Thanks! Well, we made 4 mini loaves, so plenty to share.?
        Yes, online learning is definitely not for everyone. My teenager has always been a good student, but has had some technology issues that have frustrated her to tears. She’s like me that way.?

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        • Nanette says:
          15 October 2020 at 6:52 pm

          Oh no! Hope the test is negative!

          I put on my sample of Chanel Coromandel. I just cannot do it! I suppose it’s the patchouli. Had to shower “again” and take a Benedryl. It’s the only scent from Chanel that I’d love to love but just cannot wear. Oh well!

          Pumpkin bread sounds yummy!

          My youngest is a JR at University. He is not much of a social creature so I don’t worry so much.

          I do hope your daughter test negative!

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      • JadainGA says:
        15 October 2020 at 1:37 pm

        My oldest daughter is in her 2nd year of college and is seriously considering taking next semester off. She absolutely can’t stand online learning and feels like she’s being “cheated” a full experience. Can’t really blame her!

        My younger daughter is a HS Junior and was struggling before anyway, so digital learning is simply a nightmare. I believe she has the choice to go back to the classroom on Monday, so I hope that happens….

        My freshman son is a Freshman and has been in the classroom since August. Best thing that could have happened with this boy…..LOL

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    • springpansy says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:19 am

      Numbers going up here in Seattle at UW as well. How would they not? Crossing my fingers for your daughter!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        15 October 2020 at 12:29 pm

        Thanks!
        Right, all those kids living in such close quarters. Plus that age comes with that sense of invincibility, expecting them to not be social is expecting a lot!

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        • springpansy says:
          15 October 2020 at 6:23 pm

          Exactly.

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    • lillyjo says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:27 am

      Wishing good luck to both daughter’s!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        15 October 2020 at 12:29 pm

        Thanks lillyjo!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:40 am

      Keeping fingers (and toes) crossed!
      So many of our kids at school are experiencing difficulty. The isolation is so hard for them. I just wanna reach out and hug all of them and their parents too.
      Kudos to all the parents juggling everything from home, talk about a crash course in teaching, tech support, research techniques and a whole slew of other skills in addition to working from home.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        15 October 2020 at 12:31 pm

        Thanks ST!
        Yes, the sense of isolation is getting to her I think. She’s a huge bookworm, but still…..kids need kids.?

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      15 October 2020 at 12:19 pm

      Fingers crossed. One of my two daughters, both living at home, tested positive almost two weeks ago after having symptoms. She caught it through her teaching job. She felt rotten for several days and has lost her sense of taste and smell, but she has now recovered and is out of isolation (she was living in the finished basement level of our house). The rest of us stay quarantined at home for a few more days, but at least we can all be together again! I hope your daughter doesn’t catch it. If she does, I pray she has a mild case.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        15 October 2020 at 12:34 pm

        Thanks OH! It’s good to hear your daughter’s case was mild and I’m glad she’s recovered. Most people in my daughter’s age group have had mild cases, so I guess that is somewhat reassuring….??

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        • Old Herbaceous says:
          15 October 2020 at 2:35 pm

          That’s what I kept relying on to stay calm (and of course, I didn’t want to alarm her). I did have her do some things that couldn’t harm and might help, like taking daily Vitamin D and aspirin. I made her lots of home made chicken soup with anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric. Also had her running an air purifier in her room to remove viral particles, and a diffuser with some essential oils. I did make sure we had a pulse oximeter in the house in case it seemed like her oxygen levels were changing, but we never had to use it, thank goodness.

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      • tannina says:
        15 October 2020 at 1:19 pm

        Hope you are all well

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        • Old Herbaceous says:
          15 October 2020 at 2:29 pm

          Thanks, so far so good! We all tested negative the week after she tested positive, but the health authorities ask that if you’ve been exposed, you stay quarantined for a few days longer than she has to, now that she is symptom-free and has tested negative. It’s not as if we were really going anywhere much anyway. But I’d like to go to a botanical garden this weekend, so I’m glad we should be free to do that on Saturday.

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          • MissGoldsmith says:
            15 October 2020 at 4:28 pm

            Glad things have turned out well. I imagine it was scary upon first hearing the diagnosis.

          • sistine says:
            15 October 2020 at 5:00 pm

            I hope you can! I’m so glad to hear she’s safely through her illness.

    • MissGoldsmith says:
      15 October 2020 at 4:27 pm

      More crossed fingers for you. The pumpkin bread sounds wonderful.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        15 October 2020 at 5:28 pm

        Thanks!

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    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 4:45 pm

      I’m keeping my fingers and toes crossed!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        15 October 2020 at 5:29 pm

        Thanks!

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    • AnnE says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:21 pm

      Fingers crossed! So hard!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:46 pm

      Oh no! Fingers crossed that those test results are negative!

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  2. Lovestosmellgood says:
    15 October 2020 at 10:00 am

    Love that photo , I can help him with his sleeves.. ?❤️

    Smelling fabulous today in Parfum Sacre by Caron

    Beautiful weather

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    • meredifay says:
      15 October 2020 at 10:13 am

      Parfum Sacre, always very very good…

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        15 October 2020 at 10:15 am

        When I was moving I found my bottle, reunited and it feels so good

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    • ringthing says:
      15 October 2020 at 10:37 am

      Another beautiful perfume 🙂

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    • KellyC says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:11 am

      Send me some beautiful weather!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:16 am

      Ha!
      Beautiful weather twins.?? (although we have snow in the forecast?)

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      • lillyjo says:
        15 October 2020 at 11:37 am

        Here they said we might get a mix.

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        • madtowngirl says:
          15 October 2020 at 12:26 pm

          Yuck! The dreaded wintery mix, I’d rather have just plain snow.

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          • Old Herbaceous says:
            16 October 2020 at 6:19 am

            So true! I grew up in New England and spent several years in NYC, so very familiar with the mix. Snow is better, and prettier!

      • Jalapeno says:
        15 October 2020 at 10:09 pm

        Rain on tap in my area tomorrow. It’s gonna get clammy.

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    • tannina says:
      15 October 2020 at 1:20 pm

      A friend wore Sacre in the 90ies, she smelled fabulous as you do too

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        15 October 2020 at 1:48 pm

        Its perfect for autumn, very cozy

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    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 4:48 pm

      You smell beautiful.

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    • Calypso says:
      15 October 2020 at 5:36 pm

      That picture may come from the good old days of Brideshead Revisited. Whew, I just looked it up—1981–forty years!!! Eek! My best friend was so madly in love with him. I kind of liked the blond guy. Those were the days! My favorite role for him ever was in Dead Ringers. Creepy, brilliant, tragic.

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  3. springpansy says:
    15 October 2020 at 10:03 am

    Parfumerie Generale Bois Blond – long discontinued – from my dwindling decant. This one took me way down the rabbit hole and into the warren. It goes from slightly bitter green to an amazing drydown of hay, woods, amber and musk. This one taught me to wait for the drydown before making a judgment.

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    • Robin says:
      15 October 2020 at 4:20 pm

      Trying to remember know which perfume taught me that…don’t think I remember!

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    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 5:01 pm

      I love this perfume. The hay ?

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  4. meredifay says:
    15 October 2020 at 10:12 am

    SOTD = testing a batch of DSH samples I found in a corner, some iris, some orange blossom. One OB is sweet and comforting, the other has too much pepper. The irises, one is all carroty roots, which is ok but not fabulous at this point in time, one has a hint of the dreaded (for me) tobacco note and is therefore a no no, the third is iris with flowery flourishes and seems to be quite lovely. I am listening to a meeting, so I can’t go check names right now – I will try to update later.

    Very nice pic of Jeremy Irons… slightly rumpled linen is usually a good thing… 🙂

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      15 October 2020 at 10:16 am

      Ditto re: Jeremy Irons

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      • jepster says:
        15 October 2020 at 1:27 pm

        yes, I’ll take a slightly rumpled Jeremy Irons any day!

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  5. PriscillaE says:
    15 October 2020 at 10:14 am

    I’m wearing Beeswax by Demeter, one of my early go-to houses. I love that the half ounce bottles are so cheap. I always got the little bottles, because at that time they didn’t offer samples.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:40 am

      Cheap and they are available at some drug stores, which I appreciate!

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  6. Lisa D says:
    15 October 2020 at 10:19 am

    Continuing with my testing of the Kulfi sampler that I received this week. Today it’s Kulfi Mango. Might be a little too fruity. Thus far, I’ve tried the Orange Blossom, Mango and Rose flankers, and my favorite is definitely the Orange Blossom, which I think goes really well with the gourmand notes of the original.

    Almost Friday, peeps – although that means a lot less than it used to. 🙂

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    • Koyel says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:19 am

      Really? I find that Fridays mean more and more to me. Whenever possible, I shut down my computer and work phone for the whole weekend and feel a freedom and lightness that I don’t feel from 7:30am on Monday morning to 7:30pm on Friday evening. Just me?

      Also, you smell lovely, fellow Kulfi sampler twin 🙂 Pistachio was my favorite, followed by rose, and actually the OB was my least favorite. The floral note felt a bit jarring to me. I guess there’s something for every kulfi lover in there!

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      • Lisa D says:
        15 October 2020 at 11:33 am

        Since I am working from home, every day seems the same, and all of them include work, sadly.

        I do smell lovely! Tomorrow will be devoted to the Pistachio, which I have very high hopes for.

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      • Old Herbaceous says:
        15 October 2020 at 12:22 pm

        I agree with you about Fridays! I log off at 5 and don’t check email all weekend until Sunday evening, unless I’m expecting something that will need handling. My colleagues all have my cellphone and know to just text me if it’s the weekend or evening and they really need me to read an email. I was told to do this by a doctor who was alarmed by my chronic insomnia and stress levels. It helps.

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        • sistine says:
          15 October 2020 at 5:04 pm

          That’s a really great idea – I need to try it!

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          • Old Herbaceous says:
            15 October 2020 at 5:57 pm

            It really helps. And the only reason I check on Sunday evening is so I don’t get ambushed with something on Monday morning that I could have dealt with earlier. I still get ambushed, but usually only by things that came in Sunday night or earlier on Monday.

  7. yasmina says:
    15 October 2020 at 10:26 am

    In Gallivant Istanbul to warm up

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    • KellyC says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:18 am

      That’s a good one!

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      • yasmina says:
        15 October 2020 at 8:56 pm

        It is! And lasts forever…which actually make me get tired of it by the end of the day

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  8. Dawn says:
    15 October 2020 at 10:32 am

    About to leave for the vet’s office. Wearing my lucky pearls and wearing no 19 edp. But before my shower, I was in Coromandel. It feels so strange to have a day off during the week but my personal holiday days are expiring at the end of the month and it’s a use it or lose it and I am going to take them.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      15 October 2020 at 10:46 am

      Take them! You smell great

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    • KellyC says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:12 am

      I’d take every single one! You look and smell fab!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:17 am

      Yes, use them up! I love days off during the week.

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    • tannina says:
      15 October 2020 at 1:23 pm

      Don’t give away precious holidays and make the most of it…

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    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 5:05 pm

      Pearls and Chanel are a fabulous combo!

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    • Calypso says:
      15 October 2020 at 5:37 pm

      Is everything ok with your pets?

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      • Dawn says:
        15 October 2020 at 7:39 pm

        Well, Jake needs surgery to remove a fatty tumor. Something with a little piece of it turning to liquid. He said that surgery was the best option before he develops nasty stuff. Good thing our vet is reasonably priced.

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  9. ringthing says:
    15 October 2020 at 10:41 am

    Black Cashmere! You smell great, Robin, I almost wore it today. I’ll wear it tomorrow.

    Wearing PotL, thanks to springpansy. I smell delicious if I do say so myself 🙂

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    • Robin says:
      15 October 2020 at 4:21 pm

      I will say so too, and you will tomorrow as well 🙂

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    • springpansy says:
      15 October 2020 at 5:04 pm

      And I agree! Good stuff.

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  10. johanob says:
    15 October 2020 at 10:49 am

    Le sigh….Jeremy Irons in The Thornbirds.
    Le what the what…Jeremy Irons in The Borgias(LOVED the show)
    Paco for a chilled day of pretty much sleeping,eating and listening to Roisìn Murphy’s new album(the song from 2012 Simulation features.I fell in love back then already!)
    I thought for a minute it was Friday,I am off until next week Tuesday!Yay me.
    Happy Thursday!✌??

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    • KellyC says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:13 am

      Woo hoo! Enjoy your days off!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:18 am

      Woo hoo, enjoy your days off!

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    • lillyjo says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:24 am

      Enjoy the mini vacay! You smell great!?

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:47 am

      Enjoy your time off! 🙂

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    • johanob says:
      15 October 2020 at 12:29 pm

      Thanks everyone!?❤️

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    • apsara says:
      15 October 2020 at 12:33 pm

      Jeremy Irons in The French Lieutenants Woman with la Steep.

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        15 October 2020 at 12:43 pm

        Ohhhh, YES!

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    • Gail says:
      15 October 2020 at 1:05 pm

      Enjoy your days off, johano!

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      • johanob says:
        15 October 2020 at 1:43 pm

        Thanks Gail

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    • tannina says:
      15 October 2020 at 1:26 pm

      Thornbirds was Richard Chamberlain, if I remember correctly…
      But I certainly would help Jeremy Irons take off his shirt….

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      • johanob says:
        15 October 2020 at 1:42 pm

        OMG,you’re right!Haha!Why was I thinking Jeremy Irons?Lol!But they both have that rugged look,which is kinda attractive!

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      • johanob says:
        15 October 2020 at 1:46 pm

        I think my reference for Jeremy Irons was The Mission,in the priest garments,in my mind.

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        • Robin says:
          15 October 2020 at 4:22 pm

          Loved that movie, and have not seen it since it came out.

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    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 5:06 pm

      Jeremy Irons in anything… Have a wonderful break!!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:41 pm

      Enjoy chilling out for a bit!

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  11. irisjasmine says:
    15 October 2020 at 10:56 am

    Back to my 7 virtues sampling project in Orange Blossom today. It’s lovely—semi-sweet and a little indolic, but no moth balls. These all seem to be pretty straightforward, materials-focused scents but of surprising quality.

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    • Robin says:
      15 October 2020 at 4:22 pm

      Yep, no surprises but they did a good job!

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  12. KellyC says:
    15 October 2020 at 11:15 am

    OJ Sampaquita because even though it’s October it’s still a million degrees here this week. This one doesn’t get as much attention as some of the others, but as soon as I sprayed it I thought, “soooo pretty!”

    I did find my rings yesterday, in case anyone was wondering lol. In a random drawer of my jewelry stand I rarely use. No idea why I put them there, but at least they’re found and on my hand….AND I managed to find them before the hubs knew I couldn’t for a while ha!

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    • KellyC says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:19 am

      Also, add me to the list of fans of that Jeremy Irons pic!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:19 am

      I think all of the OJ scents are so pretty. Glad you found your rings!

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    • lillyjo says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:26 am

      Glad you found your rings! It’s always nice when you can solve a problem before having to tell someone there was a problem, lol.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        15 October 2020 at 12:24 pm

        Lol? true!

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    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 5:06 pm

      Nice work! I bet you’re super relieved.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:37 pm

      Yay for finding your rings! ?

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  13. lillyjo says:
    15 October 2020 at 11:35 am

    Super groggy today. I’m taking the kids for a flu shot. Then housework, then picking up extra hours at work tonight.
    Sotd is Alien leather version. I’m joining other’s here in the Jeremy Irons picture fan club. Nice!?

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:49 am

      OH, I LOVE Alien (and the Alien Liqueur de Parfum version) but I haven’t tried the leather version. What’s it like on skin?? Like I need another unicorn to love…
      And yes, I do love Jeremy Irons.

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    • Gail says:
      15 October 2020 at 1:10 pm

      Smelling great, lillyjo! I almost wore that one. Plus, that bottle!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:36 pm

      I have that version of Alien, too!

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  14. lucasai says:
    15 October 2020 at 11:39 am

    Amouage Crimson Rocks today. Nothing to do with early perfumista days.

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    • Amy says:
      15 October 2020 at 1:41 pm

      Oh how is it? Have you tried the other new ones?

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      • lucasai says:
        15 October 2020 at 2:41 pm

        Yes, tested all 4 and written about 1 so far.

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  15. SmokeyToes says:
    15 October 2020 at 11:55 am

    Hi all, my SOTD is Bandit extrait. My grandmother wore both Fracas and Bandit, my love of both perfumes comes from her beautifully-scented hugs. I adore the galbanum in Bandit, it blooms so beautifully in the heat. Today’s SF weather is going to be scorching, mid-80’s on the coast…. 😯

    I’m hard-pressed to pick a scent for tomorrow – true to my indecisive Gemini nature, I’d say all the perfumes!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      15 October 2020 at 11:56 am

      Oh, and I found an interesting article on how to push through a book
      reading slump. 🙂
      https://lifehacker.com/how-to-break-a-reading-slump-1845349056?utm_source=pocket-newtab

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        15 October 2020 at 1:51 pm

        I had my first book reading slump during the beginning of the shut down but Ferrante series saved me.

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  16. Old Herbaceous says:
    15 October 2020 at 12:27 pm

    Today I’m wearing Hermes’ L’Ambre des Merveilles — so soft, warm, comforting! And great for October weather here, which is cool, not cold. Leaves are just starting to turn. I think I’ll celebrate this weekend’s coming release from quarantine by talking my husband into going with me to an area botanical garden that has wonderful Japanese maples and mountain views.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      15 October 2020 at 12:42 pm

      That sounds like a lovely outing!
      And you smell terrific. 🙂

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      • Old Herbaceous says:
        15 October 2020 at 6:00 pm

        Thanks! Yes, this particular botanical garden is one of my most happy places. It has 30-40 MILLION daffodil bulbs up and down hillsides, and there’s nothing like it in the spring. But it’s beautiful in other seasons too, and those Japanese maples are extraordinary.

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    • JadainGA says:
      15 October 2020 at 1:28 pm

      I think a nice outing (especially outside in fall) is good medicine for all of us right now! I’m thinking of where might be a good hiking spot this weekend…..

      You smell sooooooo good today!

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      • Old Herbaceous says:
        15 October 2020 at 6:01 pm

        Thanks! I take it you live in Georgia, from your log-in name? So do I! Lots of lovely choices for walking and hiking.

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        • JadainGA says:
          15 October 2020 at 7:00 pm

          Yes indeed! In the suburbs of Atlanta and ready for a good fall hike this weekend! Stone Mountain is close, but there’s so many places in North Georgia with waterfalls and mountains….Maybe I’ll pick somewhere new! 🙂

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    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 5:16 pm

      You smell wonderful and your outing sounds divine!!

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      • Old Herbaceous says:
        15 October 2020 at 6:02 pm

        Thanks! I hope I can make the outing happen; my family have gotten so used to being home all the time that it can be hard to budge them, lol.

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  17. apsara says:
    15 October 2020 at 12:36 pm

    Started my new project on Monday full speed ahead.
    Friday’s are half day’s yay
    My own laptop crashed. New one waiting for me at Best Buy pick up tomorrow. Good thing I am earning twice as much!
    Whew!
    I have the itchies so no fragrance today.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 October 2020 at 3:17 pm

      Yikes but at least you were able to get a pick up replacement in short order!

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    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 5:16 pm

      Thank goodness for the well deserved salary bump! I hope your itchies go away soon.

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      15 October 2020 at 6:03 pm

      Hurray for better pay and new laptops!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:32 pm

      Oh BOO for your laptop crashing!

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  18. perfumelover67 says:
    15 October 2020 at 1:05 pm

    Crazy, busy week working on a dateline to be met next week. No time to breathe ?

    Wearing Tom Ford F* Fabulous. I saw my decant is kind of evaporating, so time to start wearing and enjoying it.

    Back to read comments later.
    Happy Thursday! ?

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    • KellyC says:
      15 October 2020 at 3:18 pm

      You smell F* Fabulous, just like the perfume states lol!

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        15 October 2020 at 4:11 pm

        😀

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        15 October 2020 at 6:27 pm

        Lol! Thank you!

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    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 5:17 pm

      I’m glad you noticed the evaporation early enough to enjoy the rest of the decant! I hope you can breathe soon.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        15 October 2020 at 6:28 pm

        Thank you, Sistine! Time to use that decant regularly now!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:31 pm

      Yuck. I hope that you get some breathing room this weekend. How’s Yei doing?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        15 October 2020 at 10:01 pm

        It will be a nice weekend when I see my baby nieces! ?
        Thanks for asking for Yei. I am waiting for the results of a biopsy he had yesterday. I am very worried! Hope not to get bad news.

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        • lillyjo says:
          15 October 2020 at 10:22 pm

          Fingers crossed for not bad news!

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          • perfumelover67 says:
            15 October 2020 at 11:17 pm

            Thank you, Lillyjo!

  19. foxbins says:
    15 October 2020 at 1:12 pm

    I’m making pulled pork in the slow cooker today and planning a lemon curd tart for later. I’m wearing Champagne de Bois.

    Kanuka, an arborist is coming about the tree. He’s booked until late December because apparently I’m not the only one worried about the effects of the wildfire smoke.

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    • JadainGA says:
      15 October 2020 at 1:26 pm

      Set a place for me! Yummo…..

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 October 2020 at 3:17 pm

      House twins!

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    • KellyC says:
      15 October 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Yummm!! Jada and I will be right over haha!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      15 October 2020 at 4:12 pm

      Oh YUMMMY!
      Lemon tarts are delicious! When things reopen, the hubby and I love going to Calistoga to the Calistoga Inn. They make a to die for lime tart. It’s lick the plate delicious.

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  20. JadainGA says:
    15 October 2020 at 1:13 pm

    Jeremy Irons…..yowza yowza yowza! 🙂

    Wearing Guerlain Insolence Eau Glacée, which I haven’t worn since May. Thinking for some reason that I liked it more then in hot weather? Anyhoo, it’s good stuff not that it’s dried down to the iris and musk….

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    • JadainGA says:
      15 October 2020 at 1:14 pm

      *NOW that it’s dried down” 🙂

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    • MossyBerry says:
      15 October 2020 at 2:51 pm

      You smell wonderful. Insolence edp and the Eau glacee have a lot going on and are always happy and uplifting to me!

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      15 October 2020 at 6:04 pm

      Sounds beautiful!

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  21. tannina says:
    15 October 2020 at 1:31 pm

    Fils de Dieu, one of the first FB, that I bought after the rabbit hole. Still a favorite and my most worn perfume until now.
    Robin, thanks for finding this picture, I love Jeremy Irons….

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    • Robin says:
      15 October 2020 at 4:24 pm

      So, had NO idea JI was such a hot property around here! Maybe I should just run pictures of him every day 😉

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      • sistine says:
        15 October 2020 at 5:18 pm

        I wouldn’t complain. Although I’d miss the teapots.

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        • Catanosmia says:
          15 October 2020 at 9:59 pm

          Surely there’s a pic of him holding a teapot somewhere!

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          • lillyjo says:
            15 October 2020 at 10:20 pm

            ??

    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 5:18 pm

      You small great.

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      • sistine says:
        15 October 2020 at 5:18 pm

        Smell. Ugh!!

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  22. jepster says:
    15 October 2020 at 1:32 pm

    A beautiful day here, but I am feeling blue…..had a difficult political discussion with a close family member. Tense and sad. Trying to let it go, but it is persistent. I am sure that I am not alone in this situation, so let’s all take a deep breath and press on.

    Need to wear something comforting, something with jasmine usually works for me. Give me all your suggestions.

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    • Merlin says:
      15 October 2020 at 1:46 pm

      Jasmine is not a comforting note for me, but Jo Malone’s Jasmine Sambac & Marigold is a near-gourmand and like a cosy blanket.

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    • AngelaB says:
      15 October 2020 at 2:29 pm

      Go with incense.
      I adore jasmine. But this may work better.
      Or lavender.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 October 2020 at 3:14 pm

      I’ve had difficult conversations intra-family and we agreed not to do family Zoom until after the election but only if none of brings up the topic of who won / lost etc. I also lost a “friend” in July who could not stop herself from imposing her views indiscriminately and in hindsight, that friendship was really more social (at least to me anyway) than anything I would lose sleep over – sounds callous but life is too short.

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      • MissGoldsmith says:
        15 October 2020 at 4:37 pm

        I’ve learned that sometimes friendships aren’t meant to last a lifetime. People drift into our lives, stay for a while, and drift out. We only have so much time and space. It’s okay to say goodbye.

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        • Calypso says:
          15 October 2020 at 5:42 pm

          I’m having a terrible time now dealing with a wonderful friend who is married to a man I find increasingly monstrous for his political views. It’s causing me to back away from the friendship and I feel sad and guilty but can’t cope otherwise.

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          • Old Herbaceous says:
            15 October 2020 at 6:56 pm

            That’s really hard. I’ve had that a couple of times and chose to see my friend only at times like lunch or coffee when I didn’t have to interact with him.

          • AngelaB says:
            15 October 2020 at 7:15 pm

            The prolonged duration of Covid is frying everyone’s nerves and bringing out the worst in most all us occasionally.
            We are all in the same boat even though it doesn’t feel like it and I am worried about one of my friendships as well. Trying to stay away is huge!

          • Jalapeno says:
            15 October 2020 at 8:27 pm

            Awwww. I’m so sorry Calypso.

        • hajusuuri says:
          15 October 2020 at 8:44 pm

          Agreed!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      15 October 2020 at 4:13 pm

      Samsara is gorgeous.
      *HUGS* to you.

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    • Robin says:
      15 October 2020 at 4:25 pm

      So sorry jepster!!

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    • MissGoldsmith says:
      15 October 2020 at 4:35 pm

      You’re not alone. I just have to avoid all such discussions.

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    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 5:19 pm

      I’m sorry. You definitely aren’t alone. I’d suggest California Reverie – it’s not pure jasmine, but it’s there.

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      • Merlin says:
        15 October 2020 at 6:24 pm

        Oh yes, agree with this suggestion. CR has a bees wax dry down that is SO comforting – AND some citrus to uplift, all going along with a delicate Jasmine.

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      15 October 2020 at 6:19 pm

      I’m sorry — it’s so hard these days. I read a lot of news and stay well-informed as best I can, and I just can’t take getting into political discussions with folks who won’t do the same. Comfort scent: Have you tried Adam Levine for Women? It’s a bargain beauty, and it has jasmine. I find it comforting because it is mostly about sandalwood, vanilla, and spices, but it also has jasmine, marigold and rose. It’s really nice, and cheap!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:26 pm

      You aren’t alone having difficult conversations with family. I love my brother dearly, but he has gone off on topics I have repeatedly told him not to a few times lately. We do argue, but usually make up a few minutes after the dust settles.

      Got any SSS Incense Pure in your stash?

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  23. Gail says:
    15 October 2020 at 1:37 pm

    I’m wearing some vintage Miss Dior today! I had this scent very long ago and am glad to have this again in my stash.

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    • AngelaB says:
      15 October 2020 at 2:26 pm

      Ohhhh …… did u watch the FM video earlier this week? He speaks of Miss Dior and a new design with a wistful look back and nod to French Lover as it was also loved by Pierre Boudin who created French Lover. . They discussed it as the made FL and so it was folded inadvertently into that perfume. I found that charming.
      Check it out! I am as well.

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      • AngelaB says:
        15 October 2020 at 2:27 pm

        Yikes typing fast before take off- let me re translate:
        Both men loved Miss Diot, they fashioned FL in its likeness due to all the fun conversation during the creation.

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      15 October 2020 at 6:58 pm

      Ooh, I just added vintage Miss D to my collection and she is a stunner! You smell mahvelous.

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  24. AngelaB says:
    15 October 2020 at 1:40 pm

    I am getting lots of beautiful amber and cinnamon today with Bengale Rouge. Boy I love this so and it opened my eyes to considering Shalimar. I know, can you imagine? I was a slow developer.?
    ‘All in good time my pretty’ pops into my head.
    I have the worlds BEST TEE shirt for the CP. tomorrow. I will quote it because I cannot find the photo. I am still working on it.
    You will laugh I promise.
    A presto

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      15 October 2020 at 1:48 pm

      A presto!

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  25. Merlin says:
    15 October 2020 at 1:43 pm

    Movies not yet mentioned: Dead Ringers and Damaged. Add me to the Jeremy Irons fan club!

    I haven’t managed to wear any of my early perfume purchases this week. Somehow, all the stay-at-homing has made me turn to much more introspective perfumes than the ones I wore in that period. Most recently – musks – which is also funny because I’m definitely anosmic to some. SOTD Santa Maria Novella’s Muschio Oro.

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    • AngelaB says:
      15 October 2020 at 2:28 pm

      Yum you must smell amazing!

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      • Merlin says:
        15 October 2020 at 6:29 pm

        Thanks Angela! I’m a little conflicted as some of the time it smells like a really strong and somewhat astringent detergent. And then at other times I pick up more grounding, spicy nuances. Some point out animal notes but I can’t find any myself.

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        • AngelaB says:
          15 October 2020 at 7:19 pm

          Wow! That does sound like a challenge, I would assume her musk is really lovely. Are you able to match it to the notes listed?

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          • Merlin says:
            16 October 2020 at 4:09 am

            There are two musks in the range. Muschio is like a very soft warm butterscotch. On some forum someone said it smelled a bit like cognac and I get that too. Muschio Oro is very different – like many reviewers point out it is definitely very soapy and has some citrus facets.

    • Calypso says:
      15 October 2020 at 5:43 pm

      Oh yes I already raved about Dead Ringers above before scrolling down! He is so amazing in that role, playing identical twins who at times imitate each other! He won the Oscar for it, and deservedly so.

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      • Merlin says:
        15 October 2020 at 6:32 pm

        I think he is generally great at portraying people who are psychologically conflicted. And introspective. In fact – the first time I saw him was in Madame Butterfly – I was a kid but I still have a sense of his final monologue in it. No one does intense like JI!

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      15 October 2020 at 6:51 pm

      Also a fan of Jeremy Irons! Especially in one of my all-time favorite movies (and books), The French Lieutenant’s Woman.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:21 pm

      What kinds of perfume did you tend towards in the early days?

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      • Merlin says:
        16 October 2020 at 4:20 am

        Jalapeno – I think I couldn’t pick up subtle notes so well earlier on. I tended to think many perfumes just had little to no smell 😀 I think I did like spicy – for instance my first niche perfume was Ourzazate and my first classic was Coco!

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  26. Amy says:
    15 October 2020 at 1:43 pm

    Wearing Violet Shot today. Not on the CP at all!

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    • AngelaB says:
      15 October 2020 at 2:28 pm

      But drop dead beautiful!!!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 October 2020 at 2:57 pm

      Love it! I have my travel spray!

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      • AngelaB says:
        15 October 2020 at 7:22 pm

        I am awaiting my return to Arielle’s shop to purchase.
        Did you try Iris Or Rose Shot?

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        • hajusuuri says:
          15 October 2020 at 7:32 pm

          I have the Iris Shot travel spray as well. The Rose Shot is nice but it ranked 3rd so am holding until I’ve tried the other Shots before deciding what’s next!

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          • AngelaB says:
            15 October 2020 at 7:53 pm

            Smart. I went in looking for Iris Shot and liked all of them. A Rose perfume is always a challenge for me although I adore fresh ones. I really liked it initially. I can’t wait to re try.

        • hajusuuri says:
          15 October 2020 at 8:37 pm

          We ran out of nested comments! I also bought a full set of the Shots sample set so I have enough Rose Shot to make a final decision.

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  27. LizzieB says:
    15 October 2020 at 2:04 pm

    One load of laundry, starting my packing and looking forward to early dinner with friends. Mitsouko for me, which I wear less often than I should. A gift from my husband many years ago. Probably warmer weather than I would normally like for this one, but it does smell nice today.

    I remember Irons from Brideshead Revisited…which was such a huge deal but I didn’t watch. No idea why I didn’t. I did see him on Broadway in The Real Thing by Stoppard. That voice!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 October 2020 at 3:19 pm

      Ooh, where are you going?

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      • LizzieB says:
        15 October 2020 at 3:33 pm

        Wisconsin again.

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        • madtowngirl says:
          15 October 2020 at 5:30 pm

          Oh wow! Where to this time, if I may ask?

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          • LizzieB says:
            16 October 2020 at 8:35 am

            Door County again

        • Calypso says:
          15 October 2020 at 5:44 pm

          Be careful, they have some of the worst stats in the country.

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          • LizzieB says:
            16 October 2020 at 8:38 am

            Yep. We are aware, but can’t delay this trip, unfortunately. I will be extra cautious, and will be leaning on my husband to do same. I’m packing extras of my supplement regime, which includes Vitamin D, Zinc and N-A-C.

  28. AngelaB says:
    15 October 2020 at 2:22 pm

    Ok HERE IT IS INCASE II am not around tomorrow! Visiting daughter dear in Denver!!
    So funny!
    https://www.sheshow.com/marty-dont-ever-go-to-2020-tee/

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    • Robin says:
      15 October 2020 at 4:27 pm

      EXCELLENT.

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      15 October 2020 at 6:43 pm

      Love it!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:19 pm

      ??!

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    • lillyjo says:
      15 October 2020 at 10:16 pm

      Awesome!

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  29. tiffanie says:
    15 October 2020 at 2:36 pm

    SotD = Assam of India

    Black tea with lemon for my imaginary literary friend Bertie Wooster. 😉

    Must say I am grateful to Robin and everyone for the discussion in the last lazy weekend poll. It was good to read every word and comment a bit. Emotional and mental health concerns feel less heavy when shared.

    Happy thankful Thursday to you, my perfumed pals. 🙂

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    • Robin says:
      15 October 2020 at 4:30 pm

      I’m so glad tiffanie!

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    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 6:07 pm

      I agree with you about shared concerns. Big hug to you tiffanie!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:17 pm

      Hugs tiffanie. Always happy to see you post. ?

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  30. andshewaz says:
    15 October 2020 at 3:06 pm

    Sampling Le Labo Santal 33 today.So far it’s a beautiful true sandalwood on my skin.Perfect for a beautiful autumn day with a crisp cold morning.

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    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 6:08 pm

      Lucky you! It smells fabulous on other people but on me it smells like kosher dill pickles.

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      • Merlin says:
        15 October 2020 at 6:37 pm

        Actually, Sistine, I think it also went in that direction on me ? The Noir is the only Le Labo that works on my weird skin.

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  31. MossyBerry says:
    15 October 2020 at 3:12 pm

    Still mulling over my CP scent for tomorrow. Today is Tempete d’automne from the Jacques Fath sample set, which does not fit with CP. But it is nice on our first day of chilly autumn rain. I’m smelling creamy sandalwood and spices with just a whisper of musk. Earlier this week I got out my Paloma Picasso vintage-ish edp which was from the early days. Not sure though if that is the most evocative of the start of my fragrance journey.

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  32. hajusuuri says:
    15 October 2020 at 3:28 pm

    SOTD = Sonoma Scent Studio Forest Walk

    Resinous earthy amber ?.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CGX5i8IhTnA/?igshid=1xs6gaehqdogk

    I suppose I can consider this as doing the CP. Looking back, I think I started commenting on NST in late 2011. I had no clue about indie / niche (perfume is perfume) and I was introduced to Andy Tauer (Dark Passage) and Laurie Erickson (Forest Walk plus samples of a bunch of her works) in 2012.

    I have a few choices for tomorrow as I have decided not to go much farther back than 2011 / 2012.

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    • lillyjo says:
      15 October 2020 at 7:56 pm

      Yeah, I don’t have much from my true early days. I might have to stick with when I just went mad and started sniffing everything! Around that same time.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        15 October 2020 at 8:28 pm

        Oh good, we’re same time twins! From the earlier days, the perfumes were what others thought my older sister and I would like (Tatiana, Alfred Sung, Liz Claiborne).

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        • lillyjo says:
          15 October 2020 at 10:15 pm

          All great! I went through a stage of collecting all the Liz Claibornes when they would come out. I think my favorite was Vivid.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:15 pm

      Yeah, I kind of had a two-step bounce down into the rabbit hole. Part one was circa 2004, when I started buying and wearing multiple perfumes that I liked. Part two was 2009, where I dove deep and found perfume blogs, which led to all sorts of mischief and fun…

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      • hajusuuri says:
        15 October 2020 at 8:29 pm

        Can’t wait to see what you pick!

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  33. Calypso says:
    15 October 2020 at 5:49 pm

    I’m wearing SL Ambre Sultan. In my early perfume days I ordered several big sample sets by notes from The Perfumed Court. The first was fig, and the second was amber. I still love fig but have kind of gone off amber. This amber was the one I liked least. But for some reason I bought a bottle of it at Neiman’s, I suppose because it was so well thought of. I bet it could be 15 years old. I’m still struggling to like it, but it has grown on me some.

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    • Calypso says:
      15 October 2020 at 6:04 pm

      If anyone needs some more up-to-date eye candy, click here! It’s for a good cause, too!

      https://tomandlorenzo.com/2020/10/2021-australian-firefighters-calendars/#.X4jHGS9Omf0

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      • lillyjo says:
        15 October 2020 at 7:53 pm

        I just love firefighters! I’m so thankful for them.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        15 October 2020 at 8:12 pm

        Oh. My!

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  34. Jalapeno says:
    15 October 2020 at 6:06 pm

    Feeling a bit under the weather today… a bit of digestive upset. I guess something I ate yesterday is disagreeing with me. Bleah.

    SOTD = Fat Electrician, from the sample stash.

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    • sistine says:
      15 October 2020 at 6:09 pm

      I hope you’re feeling better!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        15 October 2020 at 8:10 pm

        Thank you sistine! Little by little things have improved. I would prefer a speedier resolution but I guess that’s not happening.

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    • Merlin says:
      15 October 2020 at 6:39 pm

      Sorry about the upset, Jalepeno. Hopefully Fat Electrician helps. I think of it as the Vetiver that got away as it’s now hard to find in my area.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        15 October 2020 at 8:09 pm

        Thanks Merlin! That’s a shame about Fat Electrician for you. Are all the ELdO’s hard to find, or just that one?

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        • Merlin says:
          16 October 2020 at 4:01 am

          The range here is quite limited and what is sold is sold online and the relevant shops do not carry testers. I suspect I never bought it because it did not quite cross over into love so I’m not very sorry really. I love the idea of a warm ambered vetiver but have not found one that quite works for me. Aside from that I really do have enough vetiver now 😀

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 October 2020 at 7:33 pm

      Oh no! Feel better soon!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        15 October 2020 at 8:07 pm

        Thank you hajusuuri! I wish I knew what got everything all bothered, b/c I sure wouldn’t do that again!

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    • lillyjo says:
      15 October 2020 at 7:51 pm

      Hope it’s gone soon and you are feeling better!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        15 October 2020 at 8:06 pm

        Thanks lillyjo! It’s been slow going…

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  35. sistine says:
    15 October 2020 at 6:11 pm

    Today I wore Like This, which was absolutely perfect for a beautiful fall day. I also had a calm, centered day free from anxiety and stress, so I would like to express my profound gratitude to the universe for that great gift. I’m really looking forward to reading the CP choices tomorrow!!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:06 pm

      That is so awesome you had a great day! ?

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  36. Old Herbaceous says:
    15 October 2020 at 6:48 pm

    I think for tomorrow’s CP I will have to wear Un Jardin Sur Le Nil, because it was Chandler Burr’s book about it, The Perfect Scent, that “scent” me down the rabbit-hole.

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  37. Baby Dumpling says:
    15 October 2020 at 8:18 pm

    My sneakers frankly make my feet stinky. So I washed them with soap and rubbed on 4711. If only that scent could last. It’s so good.

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    • yasmina says:
      15 October 2020 at 8:59 pm

      Now that’s a novel (and pragmatic) use for some perfume!

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  38. AnnE says:
    15 October 2020 at 8:27 pm

    So, so late today! But I just had to say you smell wonderful, Robin. Black Cashmere was such a beauty – wish I had kept that one.

    Today was a lovely day, sunny and breezy – went back to 2005 with L’Artisan LE Orange Blossom. This was such a splurge, but I never regretted it. It still smells great, and it’s still my HG ob.

    And that Jeremy Irons! He’s too sexy for that shirt. (Did it just get warmer in here?)

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  39. SheriG says:
    15 October 2020 at 8:59 pm

    Late to the party today – SOTD was Dior Homme, an early favorite that now I’m not so fond of anymore. Why does that happen??

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