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Thursday scent of the day 12/3

Posted by Robin on 3 December 2020 259 Comments

Happy Almost-Friday! It's also the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in Providence Perfume Co Tabac Citron. No points but I do solemnly declare that I could happily eat a cookie while wearing it.

Reminder: 12/4 is National Cookie Day. Do what you like with the theme, and feel free to link to your favorite recipe.

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

Note: top image is Miso chocolate chip cookies by VirtualWolf at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. Lovestosmellgood says:
    3 December 2020 at 9:20 am

    SOTD Chanel Gabrielle Essence
    This is a love child of Chance me thinks.

    Inspired by sistine’s post yesterday I am in a my I-am-still-scared-of-red -lipstick: Lipstick Queen medieval.

    Big chunky mauve turtle neck sweater and a similar shade jeans.

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    • lillyjo says:
      3 December 2020 at 9:31 am

      I’ll have to try essence. I really like Chance.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        3 December 2020 at 9:47 am

        I have one or two sprays left in this sample, let me know if you want it

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        • lillyjo says:
          3 December 2020 at 2:41 pm

          Thanks, I think I will test it at ULTA first. My skin turns the original sour on me.

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    • Cicely says:
      3 December 2020 at 10:18 am

      Medieval is so nice and understated! God I miss lipstick..

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      • ringthing says:
        3 December 2020 at 10:28 am

        Me too! I found my NARS Orgasm lip gloss and have been wearing it around the house, the touch of sparkle looks nice in the bathroom mirror 😉

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        • sistine says:
          3 December 2020 at 12:00 pm

          I love that gloss! It’s so pretty. That’s my favorite summer lip product.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        3 December 2020 at 11:25 am

        I miss it too. My sister and I have been FaceTiming and trying on lipstick to amuse ourselves. ?

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        • Lovestosmellgood says:
          3 December 2020 at 1:14 pm

          This!!

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        • Calypso says:
          3 December 2020 at 1:40 pm

          That sounds so fun! Any favorites to recommend?

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          • Nancyleandros says:
            3 December 2020 at 5:28 pm

            Sure! Maybelline Lifter lipgloss in 004 Silk and 005 Petal. Silk is a nice neutral; you might like Petal better. It’s a little bolder.
            Revlon Super Lustrous Shine lipstick in 020 Nude Illuminator is a darker than typical nude, and cooler in tone, too.
            Both are glossy, wear well and are moisturizing.
            Enjoy!

          • Calypso says:
            3 December 2020 at 7:50 pm

            Thanks, I’ve made a note of all these!

    • SmokeyToes says:
      3 December 2020 at 11:17 am

      Today, I’m wearing Ellis Faas 101 Red, my favorite….

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    • sistine says:
      3 December 2020 at 12:03 pm

      Yay! I’m wearing glossier’s Leo today.

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    • Eschmeling says:
      3 December 2020 at 12:46 pm

      I think I’ve seen that shade. I’m enjoying reading about all those lipstick colors!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:16 pm

      I am enjoying looking at all these lippy colors

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    • KellyC says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:22 pm

      While I do enjoy a good pricey lipstick (or any for that matter) I have to admit, I impulse grabbed a Wet N’ Wild lipstick at the drugstore over the weekend that I am loving haha! Worth the $2!

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    • LizzieB says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:26 pm

      I’ve had to stop myself buying lipstick…it’s such a cheap mood lifter. Except for some Revlon long-wearing liquid, which doesn’t come off onto the mask. I admit to red phobia…I haven’t found one that doesn’t make me look older. Except for a fabulous brick red from Dior that was discontinued.

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  2. Barqs says:
    3 December 2020 at 9:24 am

    Diptyque Vetyverio is my SOTD and I am drinking a cup of Winterzeit tea.

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    • Robin says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:17 pm

      Is that a cookie tea?

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      • Barqs says:
        3 December 2020 at 6:00 pm

        It is a fruit tea and it is red. On the tea bag, there’s a picture of a windmill cookie. I wish I had one of the cookies right now 🙂

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  3. Glannys says:
    3 December 2020 at 9:34 am

    No points for me either. Daim Blond. But it smells delicious!

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    • sistine says:
      3 December 2020 at 12:04 pm

      Oh, you smell great!

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      • Glannys says:
        3 December 2020 at 1:57 pm

        Thank you!

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  4. Dawn says:
    3 December 2020 at 9:42 am

    I have electricity at my house now but some kind of pump isn’t working. Someone is coming out to fix it while I am at work. My dad didn’t feel like trying to fix it himself so he is hiring someone to fix it. Woke up in Coco Mademoiselle this morning but since my spot shower, I am in Kyoto. It’s probably the best choice without being too much.

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    • ringthing says:
      3 December 2020 at 10:28 am

      You smell wonderful.

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    • Robin says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Argh…hope everything is fixed soon Dawn!

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      • Dawn says:
        3 December 2020 at 4:40 pm

        Things were fixed when I was leaving to go to work, naturally. Can’t wait to have a full shower, especially to wash my hair. A lot if the companies said that they probably wouldn’t be out until late next week.

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  5. thegoddessrena says:
    3 December 2020 at 9:44 am

    Sampling Cafe V from Olympic Orchids which is supposed to be the scent of a cafe. So far it is leather and a little bit of coffee and a little bit of spice.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      3 December 2020 at 11:29 am

      That’s going on my never ending to-be-sampled list.

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    • SheriG says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:50 pm

      Sounds like the perfect cafe to me. ☕️

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      • thegoddessrena says:
        3 December 2020 at 5:30 pm

        Just the place to eat cookies!

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  6. lucasai says:
    3 December 2020 at 9:44 am

    We wanted to go back home today but we just can’t leave my grandma yet as some things are scheduled to be finished tomorrow and there’s a lot of mess to take care of.

    Sotd is Le Cri. I’m sleep deprived, the bed at granny’s in not the newest or most comfortable type.

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    • Eschmeling says:
      3 December 2020 at 12:49 pm

      At least you smell good! Hope you get to rest soon.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:20 pm

      Sorry for this!
      Scented hugs

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    • Calypso says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:40 pm

      Your family is very sweet to stay and help her! Hope it all gets fixed up just right!

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    • KellyC says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:16 pm

      Hopefully you get some good rest soon!

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    • Jiji says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:52 pm

      Mmmm Le Cri! You smell great.
      Sigh…i bought my bottle in Paris at Jovoy this year…in January.
      Seems like ages ago.

      I hope you can get a good night sleep soon!

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  7. springpansy says:
    3 December 2020 at 9:53 am

    I’ll take points in Serge’s 5 o’clock au Gingembre – tea with my gingerbread cookie.

    Work is crazy again like last spring and all we hear about is COVID. Going to start my day with some yoga which always helps a bit, at least.

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    • ringthing says:
      3 December 2020 at 10:30 am

      Sorry your work is blowing up again. You do smell fabulous, perfect choice for the CP.

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    • cazaubon says:
      3 December 2020 at 10:44 am

      Sorry about work. You do smell good though. 🙂

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    • sistine says:
      3 December 2020 at 12:05 pm

      Yoga is a great way to start the day. Sorry work is madness.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:19 pm

      One day at a time..

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    • Glannys says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:58 pm

      It is a perfect choice for the cookie theme. ?

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  8. Coumarin says:
    3 December 2020 at 9:55 am

    Hi all!

    Heck of a week so far. It’s been quiet at work which I don’t mind. I’ve been planning out my holiday gifts this year, including a Secret Santa I joined at work. Probably should have been thinking about these a month ago

    My birthday is in a few weeks and every time were talk, my mom mentions how sad she is that we won’t be going on it annual perfume-smelling expedition. I told her we can go in the summer when we’re vaccinated. ?

    I’m wearing L’Arbre from IUNX today, a creamy dreamy sandalwood not a million miles from Santal Massoia but with a bit more spice and incrementally less sugar. I may or may not have purchased some perfumes directly from the brand that were just delivered…. ? The FOMO is real.

    Stay warm and safe all!

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    • ringthing says:
      3 December 2020 at 10:32 am

      What a nice tradition to have with your mom!

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      • Coumarin says:
        3 December 2020 at 10:52 am

        We always have a good time! I will miss it this year but better safe than sorry.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      3 December 2020 at 11:33 am

      I know from experience how hard it is to be firm with loved ones.

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  9. pyramus says:
    3 December 2020 at 9:55 am

    SL Jeux de Peau, which is not cookies but absolutely is a whole platter of baked goods. It was one of those instant-love must-haves that Uncle Serge used to do all the time: I bought it on the spot, obviously, and I don’t wear it nearly enough.

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    • Coumarin says:
      3 December 2020 at 10:07 am

      I love this one too! I’m surprised it didn’t do well. I bought a back-up bottle when it jumped to the bell jars.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        3 December 2020 at 11:34 am

        Isn’t it funny? I got a load of immortelle from that one and it was a complete scrubber for me. More for you!

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    • sistine says:
      3 December 2020 at 12:06 pm

      Ooh, that one is my planned scent for tomorrow! It was also love at first sniff for me.

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    • Calypso says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:41 pm

      Oh, good reminder! I might get that out for today.

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  10. perfumelover67 says:
    3 December 2020 at 10:05 am

    Coffee and the last drops of Guerlain Iris Torrefie, thunk!

    Happy Thursday! ?

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    • Cicely says:
      3 December 2020 at 10:22 am

      Happy Thursday!

      Looks like you really enjoyed Iris Torrefie! I wish one could get samples easily, I’m a bit scared of purchasing in case I go off it. When I sprayed it in the store my impression was great.

      House/line twins, I’m in Bois d’Armenie.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        3 December 2020 at 10:34 am

        You smell great!
        I enjoyed Iris Torrefie, indeed. Nice iris scent, but not enough for me to get more than the decant I had.

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    • Sebastian says:
      3 December 2020 at 10:25 am

      How is Iris Torrefie?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        3 December 2020 at 10:41 am

        I think it is a nice iris scent, but not full bottle worth for me. It opens with light iris and coffee notes and then sandalwood and vanilla take over. Poor sillage and longevity. You have to spray lavishly several times during the day if you want to enjoy it. I prefer Iris Ganache, instead.

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    • lucasai says:
      3 December 2020 at 10:29 am

      Grats on your thunk.
      I was underwhelmed by Iris Torrefie.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        3 December 2020 at 10:32 am

        Me too! I had high expectations and they were not met.

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        • Gail says:
          3 December 2020 at 11:06 am

          Thank you both for your thoughts; money saved it sounds like, plus I don’t have FOMO!

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          • perfumelover67 says:
            3 December 2020 at 11:21 am

            Money saved, but it is nice to sample it.
            I recommend Gallivant Bukhara if you haven’t tried it yet. The iris development from top to drydown is beautiful and in my case full bottle worth.

        • cazaubon says:
          3 December 2020 at 1:20 pm

          Interestingly enough, Iris Torréfié was great on me, didn’t care for Bukhara. I think they are both worth sampling!

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          • perfumelover67 says:
            3 December 2020 at 4:28 pm

            Glad to hear Iris Torrefie works great on you. If it had had more sillage I would have considered s full bottle, because overall it is a pretty iris. I like it, but don’t love it. Bukhara performs better on me. Nice and simple .

    • KellyC says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:14 pm

      You smell so good! I love that one but not sure if enough to get a FB after my decant is gone. I have other irises I prefer.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        3 December 2020 at 4:20 pm

        I feel the same about Iris Torrefie. I don’t need more after I finished the decant. There are other irises that I enjoy more.

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  11. Sebastian says:
    3 December 2020 at 10:28 am

    Second perfume wearing day after almost 3 weeks of break. I chose Iris Nazarena, but I can barely smell it…doesn’t help that it’s a light fragrance in itself. Yesterday I wore my beloved Sycomore, again very light.

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    • lucasai says:
      3 December 2020 at 10:30 am

      You find Iris Nazarena light? On myself it’s pretty present.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        3 December 2020 at 10:47 am

        It has a great sillage and it last hours on my skin too.

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      • Sebastian says:
        3 December 2020 at 3:01 pm

        Yes, it has 4 hours longevity and soft projection. I have a new bottle, I wonder if it’s reformulation or it is a case of perfume catching some air?

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      • Jiji says:
        3 December 2020 at 3:46 pm

        I have the same experience. I would not say its loud, but it sure is there!

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    • Merlin says:
      3 December 2020 at 11:16 am

      Lots of powerhouses are whispers on me. I know because Iv asked others if the can smell these supposed monsters on me and usually not. So…don’t be discouraged!

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    • yasmina says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Is this Covid related? The not being able to smell it well?

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      • Sebastian says:
        3 December 2020 at 3:03 pm

        Yes, the smell reappeared since one week and a half ago, but I am not smelling like I used to, yet.

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        • She-ra says:
          3 December 2020 at 4:27 pm

          Hope your sense of smell returns fully soon.

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          • yasmina says:
            3 December 2020 at 7:46 pm

            Me too

    • Amyitis says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:42 pm

      Iris Nazarena was very quiet on me too. If this perfume could have a color association for me, it would be a very light greenish grey.

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      • Sebastian says:
        3 December 2020 at 3:04 pm

        Never thought about that, but I can totally see it! Light greenish grey is a perfect match.

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    • Jiji says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:47 pm

      You smell wonderful! Iris Nazarena is fantastic

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  12. ringthing says:
    3 December 2020 at 10:36 am

    Shout out to Lovestosmellgood, wearing Shalimar today. I would love to have a lemon bar to eat with it, the kind with the thick shortbread crust. I can’t bake any because I’ll eat the whole pan 🙁

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    • Merlin says:
      3 December 2020 at 11:17 am

      I had to stop baking because this. And i wasn’t even very good!

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    • Koyel says:
      3 December 2020 at 11:23 am

      Oh, is it bad to eat a whole tray of lemon bars? Oops, I have changes to make in my future.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        3 December 2020 at 11:39 am

        You mean a lemon bar serving doesn’t run the length of the 9×9 pan?!? ?

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        • Koyel says:
          3 December 2020 at 11:42 am

          Nancyleandros, was it you who once wondered why your husband kept putting vegetables in your chocolate crisper? I know that was a very very long time ago, but it is one of the best things I’ve ever read on NST (or honestly elsewhere).

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          • Nancyleandros says:
            3 December 2020 at 11:47 am

            No, that wasn’t me, but I remember that comment now. I’d do that, but the chocolate would be to easy for others to find!

            Hopefully the source will come forward and take credit! ?

          • Eschmeling says:
            3 December 2020 at 12:52 pm

            That gave me a laugh – thanks for reviving the comment, I didn’t catch that the first time around!

          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            3 December 2020 at 1:18 pm

            Ah-mazing!

        • neyronrose says:
          5 December 2020 at 11:47 pm

          I love how these great minds are in sync here when it comes to lemon bars. 😀

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      • KellyC says:
        3 December 2020 at 3:12 pm

        LOL

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:18 pm

      I will come sit next to you, with a lemon bar!

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    • KellyC says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:11 pm

      I made lemon bars on Sunday! So good!

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    • skalolazka says:
      3 December 2020 at 7:32 pm

      We are scent twins! I had a late-in-the-day does of Shalimar. I’ve only had it for a few weeks and I love it.

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  13. cazaubon says:
    3 December 2020 at 10:46 am

    Another day of trimming the lavender, so I’m wearing Fourreau Noir, a lavender cookie. 🙂

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    • Koyel says:
      3 December 2020 at 11:44 am

      As I am now the cautious owner of two lavender bushes, can you tell me if I am SUPPOSED to be trimming my lavender? I didn’t even know lavender blooms twice a year until a month or so ago; it bloomed heartily this summer, and right when I was going to cull the stalks, the landscapers cut them all and threw them out (it was very sad). Is it in fact good for the bush to trim the flowers, or are you trimming them to keep?

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        3 December 2020 at 11:51 am

        Geeeez, I’m so sorry about your lavender. I’m amazed. How could they not have smelled it and not known to leave it alone?

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        • Koyel says:
          3 December 2020 at 2:35 pm

          I know right?? I don’t doubt that they know better than I how to take care of plants, but…yeah, they’ve always been a little more aggressive about deadheading and such than I would be >.>

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      • cazaubon says:
        3 December 2020 at 11:58 am

        Yes, it needs to be cut back after it blooms, otherwise it will get full of dead stalks and the canes will get thick and unruly. I save the flowers for sachets.

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        • Koyel says:
          3 December 2020 at 2:36 pm

          Ok, good to know! Then I’ll have to snip off my blossoms soon. I tend to use them to make scented oils, baked goods, or finishing salts/sugars. Thanks!

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    • tannina says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:06 pm

      Nice choice, that’s a lavender, that I can like and wear.

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  14. teebear says:
    3 December 2020 at 10:49 am

    Lancôme Santal Kardamon today, full CP points as it reminds me of cardamom shortbread with that creamy dreamy sandalwood-vanilla drydown.

    Speaking of, someone in my neighborhood is selling hand-batched vanilla extract and I have a bottle of the Madagascar bourbon vanilla reserved for pickup tomorrow AM. Definitely excited to do a test bake with it! I want to make lavender shortbread today, which Mr. Teebear won’t particularly go for, so maybe a coffee cake tomorrow…

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    • teebear says:
      3 December 2020 at 10:50 am

      And by shortbread I 100% meant biscotti….

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      • Koyel says:
        3 December 2020 at 11:24 am

        Hahaha. Glad you’re trying this! Let me know how they turn out!

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        • teebear says:
          3 December 2020 at 4:17 pm

          https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWayGcAKmw/?igshid=4bb5g16nvzvu

          Easy peasy recipe, and the biscotti turned out nice and airy with a delicate flavor. Not too strong on either citrus or lavender (I could double the amounts just for myself but Mr. Teebear wouldn’t go for it) and no icing needed.

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          • Koyel says:
            4 December 2020 at 11:32 am

            They look lovely! Yum, glad they worked out so well 🙂

    • Nancyleandros says:
      3 December 2020 at 11:20 am

      That was the ONE split that I chewed my knuckle over not getting to in time. I’m sure you smell wonderful! ?

      And congrats on your bottle of homemade vanilla! The beans are quite pricey these days. Enjoy your baking!

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      • Eschmeling says:
        3 December 2020 at 12:56 pm

        I just sent you an email re Santal. 🙂

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  15. Lisa D says:
    3 December 2020 at 10:49 am

    I’m wearing Kulfi Pistachio, which although not specifically a cookie scent, is sufficiently sweet and edible to qualify for the CP.

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    • Robin says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:20 pm

      Oh, I should think so!

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    • Coin-op says:
      3 December 2020 at 8:45 pm

      Yum ?

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  16. Nancyleandros says:
    3 December 2020 at 11:17 am

    I’m in Chanel Le Lion so I get no points, but smell so good that I don’t mind.

    So…I made cornbread on Tuesday and still have most of the pan left. What do you do with the extra besides serve it with chili or soup??

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    • Koyel says:
      3 December 2020 at 11:25 am

      Fry in a pan, dollop with whipped butter, drizzle with maple, and eat as dessert?

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        3 December 2020 at 11:41 am

        Hi ho, we have a winner! Thanks!

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      • teebear says:
        3 December 2020 at 1:15 pm

        This is genius.

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      • cazaubon says:
        3 December 2020 at 1:23 pm

        Oh yeah!! Butter & maple syrup, heaven.

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      • KellyC says:
        3 December 2020 at 3:08 pm

        Yessss!!! I warm mine in a pan and slather butter and honey on it. Yum!

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    • irisjasmine says:
      3 December 2020 at 11:35 am

      Make cornbread stuffing?

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        3 December 2020 at 11:43 am

        Actually, I have a box of stuffing mix on hand from TG, when I thought I was going to serve turkey. Forgot about that. I can enrich the box stuff now, thanks!

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      • KellyC says:
        3 December 2020 at 3:08 pm

        We do cornbread dressing (in a pan, not stuffed in the turkey) in my family and it’s so good!

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    • yasmina says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:24 pm

      ? you smell great. I love spraying Le Lion on a scarf and wearing it the next day. Cozy

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        3 December 2020 at 4:15 pm

        Thanks! There’s a little on my cardigan, so I hope to sniff it again in the morning.
        Hope you’re enjoying the gorgeous weather!

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  17. SmokeyToes says:
    3 December 2020 at 11:19 am

    SOTD is vintage Chanel Coco EDP.
    Lippie today, is Ellis Faas 101 Red, my favorite….
    Headed out for a walk! 🙂

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:16 pm

      You are looking and smelling good on your walk

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    • KellyC says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:09 pm

      You smell super great.

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  18. irisjasmine says:
    3 December 2020 at 11:38 am

    Taking orange cookie points in Elixir des des Merveilles.

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    • Robin says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:32 pm

      ???

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  19. sistine says:
    3 December 2020 at 12:09 pm

    I’m wearing Dzing! and just loving myself for choosing it. It’s so divine.

    I hope everyone has a great day. Going out for my lunchtime walk!

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    • Eschmeling says:
      3 December 2020 at 12:57 pm

      I have a decant of this that I never use even though I like it – I keep forgetting. Thanks for the reminder!

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    • tannina says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:08 pm

      I have neglected mine, must remedy that soon

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    • KellyC says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:02 pm

      Enjoy your walk. I took Nacho for a good long walk last night and it was so nice.

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  20. andshewaz says:
    3 December 2020 at 12:22 pm

    I’m wearing Poesie Madar again today.It is such a comforting scent.Wondering if anyone has tried the Powells Books fragrance? I’m very curious about it.

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    • cazaubon says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:24 pm

      Hajusuuri did, I believe she found it very light.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      3 December 2020 at 2:22 pm

      Very light and lightly spicy vanilla. I used 24 sprays and it lasted 2 hours. It was worth the splurge though for the packaging and its office friendliness.

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  21. austenfan says:
    3 December 2020 at 12:26 pm

    I do solemnly declare reminds me of this particular film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR2QHTlk4AM

    I’m smelling more like a pina colada than a cookie but, hey, cocktails are food too!
    Wearing HdP 1804 which is lovely. I voted off Boutonnière No 7 (maybe this summer), Queen of the Night (similar to a few other things I own), and Ambre Précieux (will probably only want a small bottle) off my list and ended up getting this in stead. No regrets, I wear my other HdP’s quite often so I’m good and I haven’t got any fragrance with pineapple.

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    • Cicely says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:21 pm

      I knew what the link would be when I read your quote. How many times have we seen that scene I wonder? Probably dozens in my case! Brilliant movie, thanks for the reminder.. ‘my awful wedded wife..’?

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      • austenfan says:
        3 December 2020 at 1:36 pm

        It took me a while to figure out precisely why Robin’s quote made me laugh so much but once I did, it was easy to find. I loved that film, not least because of Kristin Scott-Thomas.

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    • Robin says:
      3 December 2020 at 5:29 pm

      OMG, unlike Cicely I had completely forgotten, and holy cow I love Rowan Atkinson, and who knew Hugh Grant was EVER so young? He’s a little baby!

      I will have to watch that movie again one of these covid binge nights.

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      • MissGoldsmith says:
        3 December 2020 at 7:29 pm

        All throughout watching “The Undoing” we kept exclaiming, “Wow, Hugh Grant looks so OLD.”

        This just proves how old I am myself.

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        • Robin says:
          3 December 2020 at 11:13 pm

          I hear you! We have Undoing Tivo-ed but have not seen it yet, but saw him on some talk show recently, maybe Colbert, and he is indeed looking his age.

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          • austenfan says:
            4 December 2020 at 2:06 am

            But isn’t it great to have an actor who actually does?

          • Robin says:
            4 December 2020 at 12:19 pm

            YES!

  22. Dilana says:
    3 December 2020 at 12:39 pm

    I am wearing vintage Avon Cottilion. A cheapie vintage purchase in a weird special bottle. It is in the shape of a glass small bird, but the opening is at the bottom, so you have to turn it upside down to get to the juice.
    The juice itself is a honeyed carnation, very well done, and the carnation is not just a top note.
    A Cottilion is a sort of group debutante party, as I found out when I was a teenager and moved into a town where some were held. I was not invited but I suspect this was not the fragrance the teen age girls wore-a little too sophisticated.

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    • yasmina says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:23 pm

      That bottle sounds really cute

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      • Dilana says:
        3 December 2020 at 2:27 pm

        Cute, but it is a splash bottle, which means you have to turn it upside down to use it; which is a bit awkward.
        This was actually my first Avon. I guess I was prejudiced against the brand, thinking it was mostly imitations of the department house hits. This seemed pretty original to me.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      3 December 2020 at 2:23 pm

      My sister was in a cotillion. All the hours of practice over many months!

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      • Dilana says:
        3 December 2020 at 2:33 pm

        In college, I actually met a cotillion alum, although she was from a different state. She was so totally not my image of the type.

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        • hajusuuri says:
          3 December 2020 at 4:27 pm

          I wonder what you think they wore?

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    • Coin-op says:
      3 December 2020 at 8:44 pm

      Oh my sister had that bird growing up, I think my grandma gave it to her, cute!

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  23. Eschmeling says:
    3 December 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Hiram Green Slowdive again – decided it’s quite alright to just keep wearing this until the sample runs out (I ordered the discovery set directly from Hiram Green on Black Friday, so more is on the way and I’m stoked to try his other fragrances that I haven’t yet tried).
    This one also doesn’t seem to feed the migraine that is sort of lurking around the edges today.

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    • yasmina says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:22 pm

      Ack – hope it doesn’t become a full blown migraine

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      • Eschmeling says:
        3 December 2020 at 1:50 pm

        thanks. It’s just annoying to always be on the lookout – but I can’t complain, I know others are completely debilitated and it’s not like that for me usually. But it bugs me that I cannot figure out triggers etc.

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    • cazaubon says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:27 pm

      I’ve been nursing an incipient headache for days too, took two aspirin with breakfast which seems to have helped. You smell fantastic!

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      • Eschmeling says:
        3 December 2020 at 1:48 pm

        Thanks! I haven’t tried aspirin in a good while, but ibuprofen sometimes makes me feel more nauseous, and acetaminophen seems to be like a sugar pill for me for headaches!

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        • cazaubon says:
          3 December 2020 at 1:51 pm

          Same here with the ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Real aspirin is the best for me. When it’s really bad, I have aspirin with codeine.

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          • Dilana says:
            3 December 2020 at 2:34 pm

            Same here. Sleep. caffeine help.
            Cutting out all my triggers helps too.
            I also once had great luck with neurofeedback training.

    • Cicely says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:35 pm

      You inspired me to find my sample! I hope you enjoy your set.

      There’s something special about Hiram Green perfumes.. they’ve grown on me so much since I first got samples years ago. They are definitely not headache inducing for me either and very easy to wear.

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      • Eschmeling says:
        3 December 2020 at 1:51 pm

        I’m excited to try the full line, I already got a decant of vivacious from a very generous nster here and love that one, too, even though I don’t usually like violets all that much.

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    • KellyC says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:05 pm

      Fingers crossed the migraine stays away!

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  24. tannina says:
    3 December 2020 at 1:10 pm

    Coromandel, so no CP. It’s a great scent, but it tends to wear me, not the other way round.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:16 pm

      You smell elegant

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    • yasmina says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:20 pm

      You smell lovely — but I do know what you mean. It’s very assertive

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    • cazaubon says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Yeah, I find that I don’t reach for it much for that very reason.

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    • Cicely says:
      3 December 2020 at 2:11 pm

      I have a decant and I feel the same tannina. Still it’s so nice I sometimes thing of buying a bottle… but I don’t know.

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    • Sebastian says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:07 pm

      Coromandel is great! I feel special when I wear it.

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  25. Aurora says:
    3 December 2020 at 1:18 pm

    In American Cream and smelling like a lavender cupcake.

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    • cazaubon says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:54 pm

      Wow, just googled that, hadn’t heard of it. Sounds yummy!

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      • Aurora says:
        3 December 2020 at 3:48 pm

        It is lovely and calming, supposedly it represents a strawberry mikshake but I get a lavender note and a vanilla cake effect.

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        • Merlin says:
          3 December 2020 at 4:45 pm

          Wish I got lavender confectionary!

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    • Glannys says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:57 pm

      Good one! I like it in its body conditioner form too (American Pie).

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      • Aurora says:
        3 December 2020 at 3:44 pm

        Oh yes, the body products are a good way to enjoy the scent too.

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    • lillyjo says:
      3 December 2020 at 2:46 pm

      That is a good one!

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      • Aurora says:
        3 December 2020 at 3:43 pm

        Thank you Lillyjo, it fulfils its promise of keeping me calm.

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    • Merlin says:
      3 December 2020 at 4:44 pm

      Everyone: smells like strawberry milkshake

      My nose: antiseptic bandage

      Why can’t I have strawberry milkshake ?

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      • Aurora says:
        4 December 2020 at 3:08 am

        Oh, it can happen to me too getting a fixed note while other people rave about the deliciousness of a perfume?

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  26. yasmina says:
    3 December 2020 at 1:21 pm

    In Myrrhe Eglantine – a no brainer for me.

    We finally made it to Houston and are enjoying settling in. But it’s alot colder then I expected – thankful though it’s still sunny

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    • Calypso says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:44 pm

      Our weather here only JUST turned cold. It was still 80 on Thanksgiving! I bet we’ll have some warmer weather soon. Enjoy!

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      • yasmina says:
        3 December 2020 at 6:33 pm

        I will keep my fingers crossed! And if you have any favorite restaurants for take out, do share! We plan to fully enjoy the city’s culinary delights

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        • Calypso says:
          3 December 2020 at 7:51 pm

          What neighborhood are you in? I’m in Montrose. I love food at The Raven and Lua Viet Kitchen. Both are in Montrose or Museum/Boulevard Oaks. I’m sure Nancy will have other recommendations.

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          • yasmina says:
            4 December 2020 at 4:37 pm

            Thanks for these! We are actually in Katy but happy to drive any distance for good food

    • lillyjo says:
      3 December 2020 at 2:44 pm

      Glad you made it safely! How long are you staying there?

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      • yasmina says:
        3 December 2020 at 6:33 pm

        Until Feb although I’m hoping we can extend until March

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    • KellyC says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:04 pm

      Glad you made it safely.

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      • Robin says:
        3 December 2020 at 5:31 pm

        2nd that! Enjoy the sunshine…

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      • yasmina says:
        3 December 2020 at 6:34 pm

        Thank you!

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  27. She-ra says:
    3 December 2020 at 1:23 pm

    Gallagher Behold, Patchouli which I sometimes think of as Beware, Patchouli in my mind. 😉 Good stuff…very much a Terry’s chocolate orange in the opening as the review below on Fragrantica from a couple weeks back states.

    https://www.fragrantica.com/news/Behold-Patchouli-is-a-Career-Defining-Fragrance-from-Daniel-Gallagher-14378.html#rev

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    • cazaubon says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:28 pm

      I love it too! You smell great.

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      • She-ra says:
        3 December 2020 at 2:48 pm

        Yes, it’s very well done…may need a FB.?

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    • Cicely says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:40 pm

      That sound so so good. I need a sample. Of Beware, Patchouli ?

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      • She-ra says:
        3 December 2020 at 4:47 pm

        Or maybe Bewitch, Patchouli! 😉

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        • Cicely says:
          3 December 2020 at 5:23 pm

          And with patchouli it can go both ways for me- sometimes it’s Bewitch, sometimes it’s Beware!!???

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  28. Baby Dumpling says:
    3 December 2020 at 1:28 pm

    It’s a Festivus miracle! I can smell again a little, the headache and fever are gone. I put a puff of omnia coral on my glove and smell it if I get close. Also there is a new Daniel Di Tomasso movie on Lifetime on 12/06, whenever that is. It’s a good thing I can’t go anywhere because my shirt is inside out and has a piece of food stuck on it. I think it’s a part of a cinnamon roll I could also taste a little. My aunt has kept me supplied with food and weird tea outside my door.

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    • Eschmeling says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:52 pm

      yay! 🙂

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    • KellyC says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:03 pm

      Your shirt comment made me LOL. Glad you’re feeling better!

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      • Baby Dumpling says:
        3 December 2020 at 5:08 pm

        Thanks. It’s not the first time I’ve worn my shirt inside out this last month.

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    • She-ra says:
      3 December 2020 at 4:52 pm

      Yay for smelling Omnia Coral and Mr. Di Tomasso! I googled…he is quite wow ?And he went to Middlebury. Be still my beating♥️…must find something with him in it to watch.

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      • Baby Dumpling says:
        3 December 2020 at 5:03 pm

        He’s super nice. I follow him on Instagram and he liked one of my photos and responds to comments. Also a good photographer.

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        • She-ra says:
          3 December 2020 at 5:07 pm

          Oooh…I have stayed off Instagram up until now but I may finally cave to follow him and Hajusuuri. 🙂

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    • Robin says:
      3 December 2020 at 5:32 pm

      So glad!!

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  29. Gaynor says:
    3 December 2020 at 1:32 pm

    It’s Friday here, the sun is shining, and yesterday I finally saw the back of a document I’d been trying to get sorted for about 3 weeks. I offered to help and suddenly it was my problem – grrr!
    And to add to the positives, it’s our team Christmas lunch today. We’re going to an Indian restaurant about 10 minutes walk away.
    To celebrate all this, I’m thinking about Annick Goutal’s Ninfeo Mio, I haven’t worn it for ages.

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    • Eschmeling says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:53 pm

      very jealous that you can 1. walk to a restaurant nearby 2. have a meal with colleagues inside it (or outside). Enjoy and eat some coconut chutney for me, please! 🙂

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    • She-ra says:
      3 December 2020 at 4:53 pm

      Yay for Indian food!

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  30. Calypso says:
    3 December 2020 at 1:45 pm

    Just found an article I thought might be of interest to NST’ers:
    http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/the-scent-of-love-ancient-perfumes/

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    • Cicely says:
      3 December 2020 at 2:09 pm

      Thanks Calypso that’s very interesting. Sounds like the Ancient Greek and Roman smelled great.

      I adore benzoin and have been contemplating the idea of buying some to mix with things at home (rose or almond essential oil) for a long time. I may give it a try- they make it sound sot so hard with the carrier oil 🙂

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    • Dilana says:
      3 December 2020 at 2:39 pm

      The bible is also a pretty good source on ancient scents. David and Saul were anointed with holy oil, and the Song of Solomon indicates that fragrant oils were used for romance.

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  31. Gail says:
    3 December 2020 at 1:51 pm

    I combined Wowilla and Rose Delight oils today for fragance and also the extra moisturizing factor. They both temper each other scentwise; it’s a pretty good combination so far.

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    • cazaubon says:
      3 December 2020 at 1:55 pm

      That sounds good!

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    • KellyC says:
      3 December 2020 at 2:33 pm

      I’ve tried neither of those but I’m sure you smell wonderful!

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  32. AnnieA says:
    3 December 2020 at 1:58 pm

    In Montale Cafe Intense, for dunking cookies…

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    • KellyC says:
      3 December 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Good pick!

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    • MissGoldsmith says:
      3 December 2020 at 7:35 pm

      I pulled that one out of the decant pile for possible wearing this week! Will give it a whirl tomorrow perhaps.

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  33. Jiji says:
    3 December 2020 at 2:30 pm

    Work is really busy this week.

    Wearing Black Orchid, perfume, from a sample

    I think its different from the edp. This perfume concentration is more booze, more fruity, like stewed plums. Very nice. But its not THAT different and I still prefer the edp.

    I may need to do a side by side comparison, but then the pinguins on the south pole will be able to smell me ?

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    • KellyC says:
      3 December 2020 at 2:31 pm

      You smell super wonderful!

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      • Jiji says:
        3 December 2020 at 3:39 pm

        Thank you!

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  34. KellyC says:
    3 December 2020 at 2:30 pm

    Vanilla Flash because there’s usually vanilla in cookies. That’s all I could muster up today. At least I smell good haha!

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    • lillyjo says:
      3 December 2020 at 2:43 pm

      You do smell great! ?

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    • Robin says:
      3 December 2020 at 5:50 pm

      And it is all that is required! This is a make your own rules project.

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  35. lillyjo says:
    3 December 2020 at 2:56 pm

    Sotd is Bottega Veneta. I found out one of my coworkers, and possibly another has tested positive for Covid. As far as I know, they are both at home.

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    • Jiji says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:39 pm

      You smell great, i love Bottega Veneta!

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    • Aurora says:
      3 December 2020 at 3:50 pm

      Very chic perfume, hope you haven’t been exposed.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      3 December 2020 at 4:30 pm

      There are new guidelines from the CDC regarding exposure within 6 square feet:

      >= 10 minutes continuous or >= 15 minutes cumulative over a 24 hour period.

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      • lillyjo says:
        3 December 2020 at 9:14 pm

        I didn’t know this. Thanks for the info!

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    • Merlin says:
      3 December 2020 at 4:39 pm

      Lillyjo – hoping you are ok!

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    • She-ra says:
      3 December 2020 at 5:03 pm

      Also hoping you stay well and sending big hugs.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      3 December 2020 at 5:29 pm

      Oh no! I hope that you weren’t exposed! Hugs.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      3 December 2020 at 5:35 pm

      I’m sorry to hear that, lillyjo! I’m sure you are worried, and I’m worried for you. Stay safe, dear heart.

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    • Robin says:
      3 December 2020 at 5:52 pm

      Fingers crossed for you lillyjo.

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    • Gail says:
      3 December 2020 at 9:02 pm

      Sending out good thoughts for you lillyjo!

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    • lillyjo says:
      3 December 2020 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks for worrying with me guys!
      As near as I can figure my last would be exposeur would have been Nov 22. I feel like the same tired and crappy I always feel, so I guess thats good. The one lady I’m sure of said she can come back next Thursday, I’m assuming she will have to test negative first. I will ask my boss tomorrow.

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      • lillyjo says:
        3 December 2020 at 9:16 pm

        exposeur, lol… what am I french??

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      • Robin says:
        3 December 2020 at 11:11 pm

        LOL at same tired and crappy!

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  36. Calypso says:
    3 December 2020 at 3:39 pm

    I’m wearing a spray of Tocade today. It’s one perfume I leave sitting out all the time because the bottle is pretty and goes with my red bedroom decor. But I rarely wear it. It’s pretty but REALLY sweet. Has vanilla too, so perhaps CP-adjacent.

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    • yasmina says:
      3 December 2020 at 7:10 pm

      I agree about Tocade – I have a FB too but never wear it. I’m also surprised a bit it’s considered a “masterpiece”

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  37. SheriG says:
    3 December 2020 at 3:52 pm

    I’m in Olfactive Studios Autoportrait today. It’s one that I have to be in just the right mood for, but when I am it’s perfect.

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  38. LizzieB says:
    3 December 2020 at 4:14 pm

    Black Perfecto EdP. I need this to be stronger.

    Got our Christmas tree today. At Whole Foods. Literally the only place in our neighborhood. All the independent sellers didn’t show up this year…likely because they are from Canada. It’s a nice Frasier Fir, and less expensive than usual. Now I need to find a way to convince my husband it’s his turn to do the lights. I really dislike that part.

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    • Robin says:
      3 December 2020 at 11:10 pm

      I hate doing the lights too but always do it myself because once the tree is up, I want it decorated right away 🙂

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      • LizzieB says:
        4 December 2020 at 10:01 am

        I asked my husband to do it this year, and he reminded me he did it last year. And that I redid it. (Kind of true…except that it was because a huge clump of lights fell down almost to the floor….)

        It’s the main thing that will cause me to buy a fake tree with lights already on it.

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        • Robin says:
          4 December 2020 at 12:18 pm

          I have been pushing for a fake tree for years, no luck so far!

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  39. hajusuuri says:
    3 December 2020 at 4:34 pm

    SOTD = Tom Ford Lost Cherry

    Cherry almond tonka vanilla. I smell like a pastry, no baking required.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWBQBYhfwR/?igshid=heij7xwm6lze

    And here’s my new Mrs. Meyer’s obsession:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWDHy_hRe6/?igshid=1j6goathzbjf

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    • yasmina says:
      3 December 2020 at 7:11 pm

      I love Mrs Meyer products- they smell so good

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      • hajusuuri says:
        3 December 2020 at 9:56 pm

        They do!

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    • Coin-op says:
      3 December 2020 at 8:39 pm

      Oooh, I’ll have to look for that soap!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        3 December 2020 at 9:56 pm

        Target, if there’s any left.

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  40. neyronrose says:
    3 December 2020 at 4:45 pm

    I went for Demeter Chocolate Chip Cookie as my bedtime scent last night/early this morning. This will probably be the only time I remember to do the project this week. lol

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    • MissGoldsmith says:
      3 December 2020 at 7:37 pm

      You get “spot on” bonus points!

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      • neyronrose says:
        3 December 2020 at 9:45 pm

        🙂 I go for the easy choices when I think of them.

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  41. Jalapeno says:
    3 December 2020 at 5:29 pm

    Chilly start this morning! I had to pull out the winter jacket again today when I picked up my friend from her 2nd cataract surgery. She’s really happy that is over with, and that she can see again.

    SOTD = this week’s combo of Wrappings EdP with Pacifica Persian Rose Body Butter. They play well together.

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    • SheriG says:
      3 December 2020 at 6:07 pm

      Cataract surgery is AMAZING. I had it a few months ago and I’m STILL amazed at what I can see … or rather, what I couldn’t see before. My house has never been cleaner, nor my eyebrows tidier. 😀

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    • hajusuuri says:
      3 December 2020 at 9:55 pm

      Wrapped in Wrapping again!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        3 December 2020 at 9:55 pm

        Well, WrappingS.

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  42. Merlin says:
    3 December 2020 at 6:04 pm

    Hope others are having as SWEET a week as I am!

    Started the day with CSP Amour de Cacoa layered over SMN’s Muschio (a cognac-butterscotch skin scent). Later some Eau de Shalimar (lime sorbet) for exercise and now in JM Oat & Cornflower to sleep!

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  43. AngelaB says:
    3 December 2020 at 6:26 pm

    WOW?CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES❣️
    For those of you wondering where I have been (hahaha) I am eyebrows deep in house decorating.
    I have been scurrying about in my elfish manner wearing a combination of: Maya Njie’s Vanilj layered over her Nordic Cedar which is delicious and stays on my clothes for days (cardamom yum) alternating with
    Les Indominabiles Vanille Havane whose opening is too-DIE for!I am trying not to fall in love, it’s dark and rich and just sweet enough that I feel Shalimar& Bengale Rouge with horse bits in their mouth being reined in, slowing down with just enough smoke and restraint that it reminds me of a Dior and is just irresistible.
    Anyone tried a sample yet? Oh geeez, I can’t afford it but maybe next year…..
    been thinking of you all , blowing you a ?!

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    • yasmina says:
      3 December 2020 at 7:48 pm

      house decorating is one of my fav activities – I was so sad when I was done decorating my own little abode and am constantly offering to help out friends with theirs.

      I tried Musc de Sable from this line and really liked it. I definitely need to try more since everyone is raving about it but it is so expensive and I don’t want to fall in love with something

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      • AngelaB says:
        3 December 2020 at 8:25 pm

        You are a Christmas angel for sure!
        I will have to see if Musc de Sable is in my discovery kit.
        That one sounds lovely too.

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  44. MissGoldsmith says:
    3 December 2020 at 7:40 pm

    Contemplating a late afternoon/early evening nap because my brain feels sluggish and I think the sleep deprivation is catching up. Need to go to bed earlier on the regular!

    Fete Persanes all day for me. Just re-upped. Love this stuff.

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    • Robin says:
      3 December 2020 at 11:09 pm

      Then hope you are in bed already now MissGoldsmith!

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  45. Jalapeno says:
    3 December 2020 at 7:51 pm

    Robin, did you know that you have linked to the 2019 Community Projects in your intro?

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    • Robin says:
      3 December 2020 at 11:08 pm

      HA, and looks like I’ve been doing that for about a week!! Thanks so much for noticing — you either notice more things than anybody else, or speak up more than anybody else. Either way, it is much appreciated.

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      • Glannys says:
        3 December 2020 at 11:48 pm

        I noticed too but forgot to tell you ?

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        • Robin says:
          4 December 2020 at 12:19 pm

          🙂

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    • Jalapeno says:
      4 December 2020 at 4:25 pm

      I’ve been too tired to notice most of the week. My bad. ?

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The Great Perfume Reduction Plan
Why I Love Old School Chypres
New to perfume and want to learn more?
How to make fragrance last through the day
Fragrance concentrations: sorting it all out
On reformulations, or why your favorite perfume doesn’t smell like it used to
How to get fragrance samples
Perfume for Life: How Long Will Your Fragrance Collection Last?

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