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Monday scent of the day 2/22

Posted by Robin on 22 February 2021 235 Comments

It's another Monday, and my town is expecting another day of snow. Luckily it's also National Margarita Day. Birthdays: George Washington, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Horace Pippin, Edward Gorey, Kyle MacLachlan, Steve Irwin. What fragrance are you wearing?

I'm keeping warm, and trying to wake up, in Chanel Bois des Iles, in the extrait.

Reminder: 2/26 is Levi Strauss Day. Along with Jacob Davis, Strauss invented and patented the riveted blue jean. Do what you like with the  theme.

And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2021, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.

Note: the Chanel Vanity Case in quilted denim was from the 2020 Cruise collection, and was $3200. It is long since sold out.

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  1. apsara says:
    22 February 2021 at 10:00 am

    Good morning nsters,
    A few sprays of le lion post shower before I chain myself to my desk.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      22 February 2021 at 10:13 am

      Hope you don’t have to be chained to it all day. You smell wonderful.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:13 am

      you smell too good for your desk, hope you your don’t stay chained all day 😉

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    • anngd says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:21 am

      Hope you are able to move around some today.

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    • apsara says:
      22 February 2021 at 2:10 pm

      pretty well chained till take out the trash time later today.

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  2. SmokeyToes says:
    22 February 2021 at 10:09 am

    Morning NST! My SOTD is vintage Amazone by Hermes. It’s still in the mid-40s, so chilly, but it should warm up in a bit. This should smell wonderful as things warm up.

    I finished West With Giraffes, it was a delightful book. I loved the characters Red, and Woodrow Wilson Nickel especially; many of the scenes were so vibrant and textured, I felt like I was there. When Woody describes his town, I can practically smell the dust in the air. The novel starts when Woody’s life is nearing it’s end, at age 105. He begins to write his experiences and memories down on paper when he learns giraffes are going extinct. The story begins in about 1938, at the tail end of the Great Depression, and segregated America still exists. Parts of the book are a little uncomfortable to read but there’s no graphic violence or content. I’d say it’s a pretty accurate portrayal of life back in those days. Little did I know, it’s loosely based on a true life of Belle Jennings Benchley, of the San Diego Zoo.

    I’m currently reading The Ivy Tree, two chapters in, and I love it already! Many thanks to whomever recommended it, I’m sure it was an NST’er.
    Second cup of coffee consumed, sneakers on and I’m out the door! See everyone later! 🙂

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    • madtowngirl says:
      22 February 2021 at 10:14 am

      Have a great walk!

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    • pyramus says:
      22 February 2021 at 10:16 am

      Vintage Amazone is SO GOOD! I have the EDT and the parfum and they’re both just fantastic. You know you smell great!

      I gotta wear that tomorrow. Thanks for mentioning it.

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        22 February 2021 at 5:19 pm

        I reapplied the newer Amazone, it’a a more sheer green/fizzy version of Amazone, it’s nice in this afternoon’s warmer weather.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      22 February 2021 at 10:47 am

      I love when you mention what you are reading.I just started Siege and Storm part of the shadow bone trilogy, I hope it doesn’t have “middle book syndrome” Noting the books you are reading in my growing list!

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    • TeaInTheGarden says:
      22 February 2021 at 2:39 pm

      I also appreciate that you are sharing what you are reading. I’m sitting down right now to take a break and check these out!

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  3. madtowngirl says:
    22 February 2021 at 10:13 am

    I’m in Heretic Scandalwood and wishing it lasted longer. We got some snow again overnight which means that I was woken up by shoveling at 4:30.? I’m on my second cup of Trader Joe’s spiced chai tea, which is my favorite morning tea. I thought I was out and discovered an unopened box in the back of the cabinet last night and was so excited. It’s the little things.
    We watched Nomadland over the weekend. Highly recommend, Frances McDormand is great, no surprises there. It’s streaming on Hulu right now.

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    • lillyjo says:
      22 February 2021 at 10:51 am

      I got the snow too! It’s finally above freezing though.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:11 am

        Yes, and up to 40 tomorrow!??

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    • Vee says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:06 am

      I watched Nomadland this weekend too and really liked it. Thought it was a much better movie than last year’s Three Billboards…, but of course Frances McDormand was great in both.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:13 am

        I really wanted to see Three Billboards but haven’t gotten around to it….I think she won awards for that one? She’s a great actress.

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        • lillyjo says:
          22 February 2021 at 1:07 pm

          Three Billboards is really good. Parts of it made me cry.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:05 pm

      I did not know about Nomadland and could not watch 3 Billboards because the subject matter sounded too upsetting and violent, so thank you!

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  4. pyramus says:
    22 February 2021 at 10:15 am

    Working my way through a sea of samples and decants, and today I’m in a couple of drops of Dior-Dior, a long-discontinued floral chypre, a radiant peachy-aldehydic top over an expansive abstract floral and the expected (but still welcome) oakmoss-sandalwood base. Was this sort of thing already out of date in 1976? (Opium and Oscar were right around the corner.) It wasn’t in production long, but it was just terrific.

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    • Desirae says:
      22 February 2021 at 12:35 pm

      I’ve heard Dior-Dior is loverly – I wish Dior would bring back their older fragrances, and treat them properly.

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      • pyramus says:
        22 February 2021 at 1:42 pm

        Oh, me too, but I think we all know the chance of that happening is nil.

        What I wouldn’t give, though, for a fresh bottle of 1966 Eau Sauvage, a 1947 Miss Dior, Eau Sauvage Extreme, Poison, Fahrenheit, Dune, all ruined by reformulation or long-gone.

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          22 February 2021 at 5:29 pm

          When we were moving recently, I caught Mr. SmokeyToes about to throw out his 30-something year old bottle of Fahrenheit in the garbage.
          I might have freaked out a little.
          I told him I’d be happy to take that off of his hands – he was bewildered why I would wear a man’s cologne. 😯
          I thought “dude, we’ve been together since 2003, you know that I’m a perfume freak!” ??

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          22 February 2021 at 5:30 pm

          The old Fahrenheit is delicious stuff. I’ve hidden it away so Mr. SmokeyToes can’t throw it away again…?

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          • Jalapeno says:
            22 February 2021 at 9:05 pm

            Great perfume save there!

  5. Coumarin says:
    22 February 2021 at 10:19 am

    Happy Monday, all!

    I’m finally feeling somewhat okay after last week’s weather event here in Texas. I was luckier than most with my gas range but I feel like an empty car battery still. Perfume was definitely my only real pleasure on those days, along with the focaccia I’d baked the day before (with romanesco, hazelnuts, and anchovies, for any fellow bakers out there with a savory bent!)

    I’m wearing Epice Marine today, as it never fails to make me smile. I know it got a mixed reception so those years ago but those salty spices…!

    Stay safe everyone.

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    • lillyjo says:
      22 February 2021 at 10:52 am

      Thanks for checking in! We were all thinking of you and our Texas friends!

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      • Coumarin says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:27 pm

        Thank you! It still feels surreal.

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    • Dilana says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:04 am

      Glad to hear that you are safe, if exhausted. I hope you and your neighbors have water from your taps (and not from pipes).

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      • Coumarin says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:28 pm

        Yes, my water never stopped, luckily. And all the pipes held as well.

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    • Dorsey says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:06 pm

      That focaccia sounds delicious! Glad you had something tasty to get you through.

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      • Coumarin says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:28 pm

        Yes, I almost waited till the next day. If I had it wouldn’t have been baked!

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    • Calypso says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:18 pm

      I know what you mean, it was traumatic. My body feels like it took a beating. I should’ve come to your place for food!

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      • Coumarin says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:30 pm

        I’m glad to see you on the other side, friend! I was thinking about all the local NSTers.

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    • teebear says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:38 pm

      Oh YES your description of that focaccia is giving me life!

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      • Coumarin says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:31 pm

        Gosh, it was fantastic. I had to ration it!

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      22 February 2021 at 2:36 pm

      I’m glad you got through it safely! I feel rather wiped out, too; glad I’m not alone in that feeling.

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      • Coumarin says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:33 pm

        I’m glad you did too! I’ve been resting as much as I can. In the moment I didn’t realize how much energy I was putting out just being in my apartment!

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:09 pm

      “Somewhat okay”, under the circumstances, seems a testament to human resilience.

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      • Coumarin says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:35 pm

        Ain’t that the truth? ?

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    • tulipani says:
      22 February 2021 at 7:23 pm

      Glad to hear the worst of it is over, I do hope you manage to “recharge” this week!

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      • Coumarin says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:42 pm

        Thank you! I hope so too. ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2021 at 9:04 pm

      Thanks for checking in. It makes perfect sense that you would be wiped out after that.

      Good timing on making that focaccia!

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      • Coumarin says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:43 pm

        Truly! I’m glad to be able to say hi!

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    • neyronrose says:
      23 February 2021 at 7:50 am

      Glad you got through it! And I’m glad you had food. That’s important! I hope you’re able to get some rest and recuperate from it all. From the news reports, it looked like things were very bad in Texas. Thanks for checking in.

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  6. perfumelover67 says:
    22 February 2021 at 10:19 am

    Grey, rainy, but not so cold today. We will be in the 40’s this week with partly cloudy skies. A nice improvement compared to the past weeks.

    Woke up craving for honey, so I am wearing Hiram Green SlowDive. Having my second cup of coffee with a pancake, honey and feta cheese.
    Planning to pick up my doggie meds at lunch time and grab some bread and pastries at the bakery.

    Happy Monday! ?

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    • lillyjo says:
      22 February 2021 at 10:54 am

      Where do you get all your good bread from? There used to be a good place here, but they are long gone now.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2021 at 1:58 pm

        I always get my bread from my local bakeries. They are very nice, small ones with great variety. I rarely get bread from the supermarket. For pastries I usually go to Martha’s Country Bakery (no affiliation), which is my favorite local bakery, but I also get a couple of them from Trader Joe’s or supermarkets. Before the pandemic, I used to go other favorite bakeries in the city, but that’s not an option now.

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          22 February 2021 at 5:31 pm

          I love a nice toasted olive/walnut with goats milk feta and a drizzle of honey or fig jam.

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          • perfumelover67 says:
            22 February 2021 at 7:07 pm

            I love fig jam! Getting hungry now! ?

    • Eschmeling says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:44 am

      I love Slowdive! You smell good.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2021 at 1:59 pm

        Thank you! I have not worn it in a long time and I am enjoying it a lot today!

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    • Desirae says:
      22 February 2021 at 12:21 pm

      That pancake sounds delicious!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2021 at 1:59 pm

        Very yummy! ?

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:59 pm

      If it’s anything like here, we got snow again before lunch time ❄️

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2021 at 2:03 pm

        Same here! We got unexpected heavy snow before lunch time and now the awful wintry mix is falling. I postponed my errands for tomorrow.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2021 at 9:02 pm

      Glad to hear that you moved your errands to tomorrow. The weather this afternoon was a load of bletch!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        22 February 2021 at 9:49 pm

        At least tomorrow is going to be sunny and warmer! ?

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  7. tannina says:
    22 February 2021 at 10:20 am

    Went for Covet, because it is sunny and warm here. Did a short walk in the afternoon, because starting to work again was no good idea. Went home after two hours.

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    • Coumarin says:
      22 February 2021 at 10:34 am

      Covet! ? Like a warm hug.

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2021 at 4:57 pm

      Take another week off to rest!

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      • Robin says:
        22 February 2021 at 5:10 pm

        2nd that.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2021 at 9:00 pm

      Uh oh. Sounds like you need more time to recover.

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  8. Dilana says:
    22 February 2021 at 10:41 am

    I’m in Bois D’Hires. It is so hard to road test a scent when you are repeatedly scrubbing your hands and dosing them with alcohol sanitizer.
    It starts off sweet for a few seconds and then has a lovely bitter roots top note for a few minutes. Then it seems to be more Bois than Hires. An hour or so later, it seems barely detectable, but every once in a while, a powdery but no too sweet iris whiffs up.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:10 pm

      You must mean Bois d’Iris?

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  9. Lovestosmellgood says:
    22 February 2021 at 10:45 am

    I really enjoyed the lazy weekend poll discussion coping with the pandemic in terms of language study, which I mentioned, and I got a lot of interesting responses and I took notes.

    When I think of Levi jeans I think about San Francisco, when I lived there, I use to frequent the store in Union Sq. Today is SOTD if Fog by Henry Rose. Michelle Pfeiffer commented in Elle, Fog is suppose to smell like San Francisco in the summertime.

    Thrift outfit to the day Micheal Stars white boxy top, jeans, silk scarf.
    Stay chic everyone!

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    • anngd says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:23 am

      LTSG, are you enjoying Henry Rose perfumes? I see a lot of ads but no strong recommendations.

      Outfit sounds on point.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:48 am

        confession: I bought a sample pack last year. Did someones say, Kevin?, not to do this!
        HA!
        They are a natural line so you may not get the projection you may want from this, and I have tried other natural perfume lines and can say HR has average to better staying power that I originally thought.
        A few a do like are Torn, for the vanilla and Queens and Monsters for the Neroli
        Her scents are unisex, or marketed as such. Some I find more masculine leaning to my taste. You know, this week as an ode to SF and Levi I will do a week of HR and then I can report back to you anngd!

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        • Lovestosmellgood says:
          22 February 2021 at 11:50 am

          I also think Ms Pfeiffer does live in the Bay Area…so it will fit the CP and Levi

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        • anngd says:
          22 February 2021 at 4:15 pm

          Perfect, thanks for stepping up! I will decide on a sample set based on your report 🙂

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          22 February 2021 at 5:33 pm

          Your perfume, and outfit are perfect!
          I think Ms. Pfeiffer does live here, I’ve seen her out and about.
          Those eyes and cheekbones are unmistakable.

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          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            22 February 2021 at 7:29 pm

            yes, time has had no effect on her

  10. JadainGA says:
    22 February 2021 at 10:58 am

    Good morning Y’all…..is it SPRING YET? 🙂

    Decided to go with a winter style heavy hitter: Serge Lutens L’Orpheline. Incense and patchouli smellin’ good!

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:11 pm

      I wish.

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  11. GateGirl says:
    22 February 2021 at 11:00 am

    We are expecting snow here as well. If the current predicted pattern holds, I will be driving to work right thru it. Also glad I brought all the recyclables to the truck today; they were piling up.

    I enjoyed learning a bit about Millay and her historic home in NY state. It is too bad that the home is closed to visitors (not just from Covid, but an apparent financial crisis of sorts); it looks like a delightful place to wander during the warm months and soak up the history and creative vibes.

    Speaking of Levi, there is an upcoming collaboration between the Levi company and Target. It would seem they are creating a collection of home goods, pet bedding/items and other pieces, all with the Levi-denim theme in mind. I am curious as to what they come up with, I will be checking it out at my own local Target.

    Scent of the day will most likely be I Put A Spell on You. I can smell it through the plastic baggie it is in, so maybe a strong scent will help me chase away the blue numbness that I am currently feeling right now. Why I am glum I know not, maybe it’s the weather, maybe just a weird mood.

    🙂

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:12 am

      your SOTD is inspiring me to listen to Nina Simone, as soon as I read it, I immediately thought of her and not perfume !
      https://youtu.be/W7mBQhfkqHs

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      • GateGirl says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:42 am

        Dang that video’s from ’68, that’s impressive. In a way she reminds me of an African American blues-y version of Stevie Nicks. Now I really have to wear that scent.

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        22 February 2021 at 5:35 pm

        I LOVE that song! Good lord that woman gives me goosebumps when I hear her sing. Glorious voice.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:12 pm

      I love the Target collaborations but never get there in time to snag any of the items. Still wish I’d managed a few of the Marimekko things.

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  12. Vee says:
    22 February 2021 at 11:02 am

    Working my way through more samples, so SsOTD are Dolce & Gabbana – Dolce, which is a fine floral, but unremarkable (would love this in a bar soap), and Bottega Veneta, which smells great on me. BV would be a perfect office frag, if I were working in an office.

    It’s snow here, again. Warming up with some OG Celestial Seasonings Almond Sunset, which smells like nostalgia 🙂

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      22 February 2021 at 3:01 pm

      You smell wonderful in BV!

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      • Vee says:
        22 February 2021 at 5:19 pm

        Thank you! My first time trying it and I’m liking it more and more over the course of the day.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2021 at 8:59 pm

      Bottega Veneta was love at first sniff for me. And full bottle worthy, too!

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  13. Dilana says:
    22 February 2021 at 11:15 am

    A follow up note from last week’s community project.
    There is a hidden note in Munch’s “The Scream”: “Could have only been written by a madman.”
    Recent research confirms that the sentence was written by the artist and not by a horrified vandal. It is still not known if this was written as part of the original painting or added in response to critics.
    My favorite interpretation of The Scream, is that it is the artist’s response to his sister’s death, a cry against universal, as well as personal suffering and loss, rather than mentali illness. (I suspect that last week’s painting depicted his sister as she ailed.)

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:13 pm

      I read that too!

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    • Vee says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:26 pm

      I like your interpretation of The Scream. It casts the subject not as a madman, but as one reacting to their feelings of powerlessness. I imagine Munch felt that way in response to his critics as well. Understandable why he might add a note that it “could only be written by a madman” to it – his critics were driving him to that point.

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  14. PriscillaE says:
    22 February 2021 at 11:18 am

    I am wearing Au Dela Narcisse, from one of Bruno Fazzolari’s discovery sets.

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    • teebear says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:40 pm

      You smell great! I may take inspiration tomorrow and dig my sample out!

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  15. Barqs says:
    22 February 2021 at 11:20 am

    Good morning. I am wearing Prade La Femme today and drinking my third cup of Taiwan Oolong tea.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:13 pm

      Have not had oolong in ages, will go make a cup.

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  16. lucasai says:
    22 February 2021 at 11:38 am

    It’s my birthday week (on Wednesday) so I hope it’s nice and not stressful 5 days at work.

    My gift to self arrived today and I’m telling you, that bottle looks even prettier in real life! Very luxurious, including the tube that serves as the packaging for Ormaie range.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CLl1RD5hxul/

    SOTD is Memo Winter Palace though. 🙂

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    • pixel says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:59 am

      Happy Birthday week!

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      • lucasai says:
        22 February 2021 at 1:28 pm

        Thank you!

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    • missionista says:
      22 February 2021 at 12:09 pm

      Don’t just celebrate the week–celebrate the whole birthday month!

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      • lucasai says:
        22 February 2021 at 1:29 pm

        What an awesome idea ^_^

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    • Calypso says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:23 pm

      I saw that bottle on your IG and admired it! Plus that tube or package it came in!

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      • lucasai says:
        22 February 2021 at 1:32 pm

        It’s a very well designed bottle and the tube packaging is just the perfect size which I like very much, especially that many brands have an oversized package for their perfume cosmetics which only takes more place (filled with nothing more but air) and produces more waste

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    • Isabella says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:24 pm

      I mean, if Mardi Gras gets a week, you *definitely* do! Glad you treated yourself. I’ve not tried anything from Ormaie, but that’s a darn sexy bottle!

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      • lucasai says:
        22 February 2021 at 1:33 pm

        Haha! What a comparison.
        Sexy bottle is an accurate term for this flacon, yas!

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    • SheriG says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:35 pm

      Birthday week twins – mine’s Friday. ?

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      • lucasai says:
        22 February 2021 at 4:03 pm

        Happy bday to us in advance 😉

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    • teebear says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:40 pm

      Happy birthweek!!

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      • lucasai says:
        22 February 2021 at 4:03 pm

        Thanks!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:43 pm

      wow!
      beautiful bottle

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      • lucasai says:
        22 February 2021 at 4:04 pm

        I know, right!? Serious piece of bottle porn.

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    • Merlin says:
      22 February 2021 at 2:01 pm

      Happy Birthday week Lucasi and SheriG!

      I tried Winter Palace for the first time last week (I know…I know…) and it is GORGEOUS. Strangely I get a mentholated vibe from it and I don’t see anything in the notes that should give rise to that?

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      • lucasai says:
        22 February 2021 at 4:05 pm

        Could be mate or the backbone of red tea to give a mentholy impression, maybe?

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        • Merlin says:
          22 February 2021 at 4:28 pm

          Good to know that I might not be hallucinating it!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2021 at 2:02 pm

      I saw this on IG. Congrats!

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      • lucasai says:
        22 February 2021 at 4:07 pm

        Thank you darling!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      22 February 2021 at 2:10 pm

      Beautiful bottle and packaging! Enjoy!

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      • lucasai says:
        22 February 2021 at 4:49 pm

        Thank you 🙂

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2021 at 8:58 pm

      Happy Birthday Week! And that is such an elegant looking bottle.

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  17. Kelly Red says:
    22 February 2021 at 11:45 am

    It’s starting to warm up here in MN. Of course by warm up I mean we’ll hit the low 30s. But after two full weeks of zero or sub-zero weather, 32 feels balmy!
    I was going to go bare today but my order of Sandlesun arrived at 9:30.
    Ooooo, it’s lovely. Someone posted about it last week and I thought it sounded perfect. Hermetica sends a sample along with so if you don’t like your order you can return the unopened full bottle. I think that’s very smart of them and wish more perfume companies did that. I tried the sample and will definitely be keeping my purchase. Thank you to the NST posters who educated me about this scent. I really really like it. Off for a late morning walk in the cold sunshine.

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    • Kelly Red says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:47 am

      SANDALSUN! Jeez, spellcheck is annoying?

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:14 pm

      Well drat, I just complained to my husband about more SNOW and COLD but I am pretty sure we’ve been in the low 30s most days.

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    • Vee says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:35 pm

      That IS a really smart way to allow returns without having to open the FB. I appreciate when they include a store credit along with the sample sets, but for places that allow returns of FB, this seems like an even better way to go.

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  18. Eschmeling says:
    22 February 2021 at 11:48 am

    Ha! I was all ready to post and then realized I have no SOTD! Might go join Robin or pick something more spring-like as we are heading into the 70s today and tomorrow. Happy Monday anyway!

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:15 pm

      Oh yay for 70s!

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  19. GateGirl says:
    22 February 2021 at 11:53 am

    It is also Drew Barrymore’s birthday today. They are having a big and socially distanced celebration for her on her talk show today. I have my DVR set.

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  20. Dawn says:
    22 February 2021 at 11:55 am

    Took the dogs for a long walk yesterday afternoon and went out to dinner with a friend yesterday. Gearing up for more snow today. Spent some time in Lyric and now in Tocca Florence. Florence is the closest thing I have to the tramatically discontinued Gardenia Lilly from Bath and Body Works.

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  21. pixel says:
    22 February 2021 at 11:58 am

    Sampling again today. I am really really making a push to work thru my samples; got thru 31 samples over the weekend (using test strips). I have a couple to re-test on skin at some point. At the moment my bathroom smells pretty incredible. Well, to be honest, it mainly smells like Coco Mad Intense 🙂

    I wanted to thank folks for recent book recommendations. I read Mary Stewart’s Madam Will You Talk over the weekend; quite enjoyable. And I read Amor Towles’ A Gentleman In Moscow last week; that was the most entirely delightful book I have read in ages. Blowing kisses for that recommendation!

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    • adanst says:
      22 February 2021 at 12:40 pm

      Oh, thank you for those book recommendations! I just finished the two Sparks and Bainbridge mystery books that Foxbins recommended (loved them) and I’m ready for something new and hopefully not emotionally taxing. Perfect timing.

      31 samples in a weekend…I admire your dedication ?

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    • Eschmeling says:
      22 February 2021 at 3:41 pm

      I think I did not recommend Gentleman in Moscow to you (since I mostly miss the weekend polls), but I will endorse here again as a really good escapist historical fiction type thing to anyone who is reading!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:38 pm

      Rules of Civility was also so enjoyable, do read it if you get the chance. 🙂

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  22. missionista says:
    22 February 2021 at 12:10 pm

    Inspired again by SheriG, and by how good it smelled yesterday, I am back in Dryad. Really enjoying this in the cold weather, and I just looked out my office window to see it is snowing again! The real dryads must be hiding in their snow covered trees.

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    • Isabella says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:21 pm

      I need to dig out my Dryad sample; I have a nagging feeling I fell hard for this one and put it on my (mental) FB list.

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    • SheriG says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:37 pm

      Ohhh, you smell absolutely lovely!

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  23. She-ra says:
    22 February 2021 at 12:16 pm

    Wearing 4160 Tuesdays Rhubarb & Custard today.

    Feeling sad…my daughter’s Brownie troop leader’s husband passed away from cancer, which had returned after remission, over the weekend..he was in his 40s.

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    • Calypso says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:25 pm

      Oh no, that’s awful. I’m sorry to hear that.

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      • She-ra says:
        22 February 2021 at 5:52 pm

        Thank you, Calypso.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2021 at 2:04 pm

      That’s so sad – he was so young but it touches people of all ages.

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      • She-ra says:
        22 February 2021 at 5:53 pm

        Yes, it does. 🙁

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:01 pm

      How sad. 🙁

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2021 at 8:56 pm

      That’s a shame.

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  24. sugarvenom says:
    22 February 2021 at 12:17 pm

    Good morning ? I’m testing out Mixed Emotions from Byredo. I’m getting blackberry, grape gum, maté and birch. It’s fruity, fresh but also smoky. Like wearing JM Blackberry & Bay in front of a campfire. I like it ?

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:02 pm

      That sounds interesting!

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  25. Desirae says:
    22 February 2021 at 12:19 pm

    I’m wearing vintage Mitsouko (cologne + extrait) this morning and committed blind buys this weekend – Jai Ose and Choc de Cardin, both of which I’ve wanted since I read reviews of them here. I could use a lean mean 1970s chypre like Jai Ose in my collection anyway – the last one I had was a Halston extrait I found mixed in with the minis at one of those perfume kiosks, but I used that up ages ago. For under $50.00 for both perfumes, I’m willing to take the risk.

    I’m not susceptible to blind buys for expensive items at all, but I will lemming for a cheapie and I accept that about myself.

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    • Isabella says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:20 pm

      I love your use of the word “committed,” as if blind buys were a bit of a crime… 🙂

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:42 pm

      If you want a lean, mean, and bone-dry chypre, try Halston Couture. It’s less greens, more dry than the original Halston and with a beautiful radiant rose, soft patchouli oak moss dry down. I’d say it’s more herbal/oakmoss of Aromatics Elixir and less greens than Knowing but definitely in the same vein.

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      • Desirae says:
        22 February 2021 at 6:17 pm

        That sounds super intriguing, especially since the original Halston is mostly available in a not very good cologne version these days. The bottle I had was primarily moss and woods in the drydown, but with a little fruit in it.

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  26. adanst says:
    22 February 2021 at 12:31 pm

    Good afternoon on another rainy Monday!
    I’m in Bois des Iles, like Robin, except mine is the EdT.
    I don’t think I’ve ever tried the extrait but I intend to do so next time I have a chance. I’ve heard it’s out of this world good. Is it, Robin?

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:17 pm

      Hey twin! And yes, it’s fantastic, although my bottle is old enough that I don’t know if it’s been redone since — seems possible, for the sandalwood if nothing else. I don’t think I ever tried the EdT and I sort of don’t want to.

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      • adanst says:
        22 February 2021 at 6:21 pm

        Oh, wow…good to know. I might not want to open that door either ?

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        • Robin says:
          23 February 2021 at 2:31 pm

          Exactly! Enjoy what you have.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2021 at 8:55 pm

      I’ve heard good things about the current BdI extrait. I haven’t tried it personally, though.

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  27. MMKinPA says:
    22 February 2021 at 12:32 pm

    Pretending it’s spring and wearing YSL Paris for my Mini Monday. Trying to work through anything with rose while it’s still cold, frankly – the note overwhelms me when it’s warm.

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:17 pm

      You smell lovely! I do like Paris.

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  28. Dorsey says:
    22 February 2021 at 1:02 pm

    Happy Monday…more snow…can’t decide if I think that Chanel bag is cute or dorky.

    I’m interpreting the Levis/blue jeans theme this week as keeping it casual, which I will do on Friday, but today I’m wearing SL Borneo 1834. Nothing casual about it. I’ve taken to wearing “not work safe” fragrances on Mondays, so that I may feel more powerful than I am. A patchouli bomb is perfect.

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    • Calypso says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:26 pm

      One of the very best patchouli fragrances!

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      • Dorsey says:
        22 February 2021 at 2:17 pm

        A decant might be in order after I drain this sample. So lush, takes me right away from my boring desk.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2021 at 2:06 pm

      I was going to go for blue bottles but I don’t think I have enough for a week. I am doing what you did with wearing something that pairs easily with a pair of jeans.

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      • Dorsey says:
        22 February 2021 at 2:20 pm

        I only have a couple that are blue and they’re both springtime scents…the high one Friday looks to be below freezing ? So “casual” it is

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    • Robin says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:18 pm

      I think dorky would be putting it kindly…but I am no judge since I am pretty sure Chanel has never made a single bag I liked.

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      • Dorsey says:
        22 February 2021 at 6:11 pm

        Reminds me of the denim overalls I wore as an awkward tween. I like the shape but the denim woven through the chain is too much.

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  29. Isabella says:
    22 February 2021 at 1:20 pm

    Hello, all! We had French toast for breakfast this morning, and when I asked my son what I should smell like today he asked if I had a French-toast-scented perfume. “No, but I have a pancake one,” I told him, so I’m back in Sunshine and Pancakes again today. Hate to gloat about our weather but we’re having some unseasonable warmth today and it’s just lovely out. I’m headed out to burn some piles midday, smelling like pancakes and lemons…

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2021 at 2:07 pm

      I like that your son participated in the SOTD!

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      • Isabella says:
        22 February 2021 at 2:18 pm

        He likes to get involved! 🙂 Back when I was physically working in the office, he liked to pick out my shoes, and he’d always go for the girliest ones. I’d be like, “No, dear, mama has to visit a dairy ranch today and can’t wear the 1940s alligator heels…”

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        • Vee says:
          22 February 2021 at 5:38 pm

          Whoa! He’s got great taste!

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  30. Calypso says:
    22 February 2021 at 1:34 pm

    This morning I as looking in my drawer of unsorted stuff and found a sample I didn’t recognize at all: Ajar, by Jardins d’Ecrivains. I sprayed and it immediately presented a pleasant note I recognized but could not identify. Just. Looked it up and it’s pear! I love it! What a pleasant light springy scent.
    Our weather is beautiful today, making it all the stranger what we endured this past week. I went showerless for three days wearing the same layers of clothes and hat! Matted hair and so chilled! It’s kind of surreal.
    Tomorrow morning I’ll be participating in. Very official three hour session of a philosophy conference. My paper is written but I still feel a bit anxious about it. We’re commenting on a new book and I kind of violated etiquette by not giving the usual formulaic effusive praise. We’ll see how it goes.
    I’m into the fourth season of the French cop thriller Spiral on Amazon Prime. It’s very gruesome but has such engaging characters. I was up watching it til 2:30 last night! Addictive!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      22 February 2021 at 1:41 pm

      2:30! wow..
      That must be addictive

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2021 at 2:12 pm

      “ We’re commenting on a new book and I kind of violated etiquette by not giving the usual formulaic effusive praise.”

      Should I take this as don’t bother with the blurbs on new books if the blurb came from someone in academia? Asking rhetorically because I actually don’t pay attention anyway ?.

      Have a great conference!

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    • Merlin says:
      22 February 2021 at 3:04 pm

      Not been to a philosophy conference which has involved effusive praise here. Usually there is a competition at the best critique. Then again, maybe I am thinking of papers rather than full on books.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      22 February 2021 at 3:29 pm

      You read the book and used critical thinking skills to review it honestly, which is what should be done. For that, I salute you.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2021 at 8:52 pm

      Hope that your conference goes well tomorrow.

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  31. SheriG says:
    22 February 2021 at 1:52 pm

    SOTD is Pierre Guillaume’s Cuir d’Iris, which is better sprayed lightly, I’ve discovered (less of the pickle note that way).

    I’ve been working my way through some of Dorothy Sayers’ Lord Peter Wimsey books lately. Most recently finished Busman’s Honeymoon, which was quite a departure for Lord Peter’s character – he finally gets Harriet Vane to realize she loves him and marry him, and his reactions to her long-awaited capitulation are fascinating. Am now several chapters into an earlier one where he and Harriet, as mere friends (although Peter asks her to marry him on a daily basis), are working together to solve a mystery. I have to say that I don’t think Sayers liked Harriet very much – has her forgetting key details and saying “how stupid of me” at very regular intervals, even though we know (from Peter’s remarks) that at least HE regards her as highly intelligent. I may have to go back to Peter’s pre-Harriet days.

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  32. teebear says:
    22 February 2021 at 2:05 pm

    In a decent-sized cloud of Zoologist Bee today to combat waking up to a dreary day of mixed rain/snow.

    Three more days until I can move into my first proper lodging in my new work city, which I am VERY much looking forward to.

    I’m rooming in an Airbnb for the first week due to how fast I needed to be here, and it’s basically home quarantine. I’m very happy to follow the precautions, but it’s not a fun way to live. Still, I am grateful to have been able to find reasonably priced lodging on such short notice.

    First day of onsite work today!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2021 at 2:12 pm

      Good luck!

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    • Isabella says:
      22 February 2021 at 2:20 pm

      I love Bee — sounds like you’re in good armour against the winter weather! Best of luck with all the new endeavors!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2021 at 8:51 pm

      Wow, talk about a whirlwind experience!

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  33. Nancyleandros says:
    22 February 2021 at 2:21 pm

    I’m in Lime Basil & Mandarin, from a sample I must have been given in a swap. Having that ‘where has this been all my life’ feeling. I’ve tried this before, I’m sure, but it’s really lovely on this beautiful day.
    Still waiting on safe water from the taps, but we have bottled water. Safe water is expected to be restored to our area this evening or tomorrow. Last week at this time, we had been without power for 14 hours, wondering when it would come back on. It’s a beautiful day out there today, and I’m grateful! ?

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    • Eschmeling says:
      22 February 2021 at 3:38 pm

      Hope you get the water back sooner rather than later!

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        22 February 2021 at 8:19 pm

        Thanks, E! We got it back three hours ago. Sweet goddess of cake and brownies, that shower felt good.

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        • neyronrose says:
          23 February 2021 at 8:00 am

          Oh, I’ll bet! Glad you have water again! Sheesh, those reports on the news about how so many of Texas’ citizens were suffering were heart-wrenching. On Monday, I looked at comments after mine on Friday’s poll post, and saw you’d gotten your power back. I was happy to see that, too. *Hugs*

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2021 at 8:51 pm

      Hurray for power on and safe water coming out of the taps!

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  34. hajusuuri says:
    22 February 2021 at 2:43 pm

    SOTD = Papillon Bengale Rouge

    Incense tonka vanilla and a teeny tiny growl. I have a blue-eyed blue-bodied sweetie lurking about ?. Her name is Fifty Cents (I may change it to Fifty Scents).

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CLmrSvxBY85/?igshid=1sjp4up3a1kk2

    We had / have (still falling) snow today but due to upcoming warmer weather, I may just leave the snow alone.

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    • lillyjo says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:05 pm

      I saw the East will be in the above average temps in the long range outlook. I’m also included! ?

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      • hajusuuri says:
        22 February 2021 at 7:15 pm

        Woo hoo! I just want all the snow to melt!

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:07 pm

      You smell great and the owl is so cute!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        22 February 2021 at 7:16 pm

        Thank you. I did 3 rounds around the tiny store going in different directions and saw this on the last round!

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    • tulipani says:
      22 February 2021 at 7:24 pm

      You smell amazing, bengale rouge is one of my favorites!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2021 at 8:50 pm

      ZOMG! That little blue owl is adorable! ??

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  35. foxbins says:
    22 February 2021 at 2:45 pm

    I decided a couple of weeks ago to start running again, so I’m sort of doing C25K The Senior Plan, my own modification. It means that I increase the running time about 4x slower than the regular plan, and has been working well, no tendonitis, no sore knees. I usually run/walk to one song on my shuffle playlist and this morning it was American Pie, and I managed to make it through the whole song. I tried to sing along but was too out of breath. I wore Desarmant.

    I finished reading Longbourne last night, fiction about the Bennet’s servants while Pride and Prejudice events occurred. It was not bad, a little draggy in spots. I am quite enthusiastic about Medicus, about a physician in Britain during the Roman occupation, based on the chapter Amazon let me read before purchasing. It’s a series, too, which if it’s good will keep me occupied for a while.

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    • Merlin says:
      22 February 2021 at 3:09 pm

      The first time I thought I was able to jog long enough for it to be worth timing I managed a whole 30 seconds. I’ve improved in the last year but there are days I have to slow down to a walk after 5 minutes… Regardless, I feel great when I have done a decent stretch of run/walk/run!

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    • Ede97005 says:
      22 February 2021 at 3:37 pm

      I am finding that a good walk/run is VERY satisfying and not as hard on my knees and hips! And it’s a form of HIIT as well, so overall fitness is improved just as well as just running!

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  36. springpansy says:
    22 February 2021 at 2:51 pm

    I like the Levi Strauss theme. I’m not only a casual dresser in general, but also a have fairly earthy/rustic preference in my home decoration and cooking–I don’t obsess about perfection unless it’s in my work.

    Today I’m in Angelique Noire which works for all occasions and definitely with jeans, boots and my cozy speckled black cashmere sweater.

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  37. Ede97005 says:
    22 February 2021 at 3:01 pm

    Monday!

    1) A grey Monday, to be expected in this last phase of winter here in Portland.

    2) SOTD: Amalfi Sunray, from the Zara X Jo Malone. Very much a riff off of TF Neroli Portofino but not as fleeting (on me)- it lasted through a HIIT morning workout. I did freshen up at the 3 1/2 mark. Very clean neroli & grapefruity scent, very sunny, perfect for a grey day. If you like Neroli Portofino and don’t want to spend the coin, this is a very good runner up.

    3) A long day of clearing a group inbox in which I am the only one in the group clearing it. Sigh.

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  38. Sebastian says:
    22 February 2021 at 3:30 pm

    I dabbed from a sample of Aoud Lime by Montale. It’s from a pack of Montale samples I’ve bought many years ago and i’ve kept the ones i liked. It’s probably me maturing over the years, because it smells like a cheap chemical mess.
    I’ll be smelling better tomorrow!

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    • austenfan says:
      22 February 2021 at 5:14 pm

      Aoud lime is rather vile. I haven’t tried many Montales but I love Patchouli Leaves (?).

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  39. austenfan says:
    22 February 2021 at 4:08 pm

    Sables by Goutal, simple and excellent.

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    • adanst says:
      22 February 2021 at 7:00 pm

      You smell great!

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  40. Merlin says:
    22 February 2021 at 4:43 pm

    I’ve been in a mix of colognes today, Mugler Cologne, 4711 Kumquat & Myrrh, 4711 Original and at some point Orange Verte Concentree…

    I’m gonna Shower off all the citrus and put on some Milk Musk or I will Never Sleep!

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  41. lillyjo says:
    22 February 2021 at 5:02 pm

    I’m using the “easy to wear” as my interpretation. First up is Shalimar edc. One more week until March!?

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    • Calypso says:
      22 February 2021 at 6:10 pm

      “Always in style” is another interpretation.

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:20 pm

      You smell soooo good.

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  42. cazaubon says:
    22 February 2021 at 5:10 pm

    That Chanel purse is fugly and crazy overpriced (of course). Wearing ELdO Jasmin et Cigarette in my vintage Levi’s 501 button-flys.

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    • Calypso says:
      22 February 2021 at 6:11 pm

      What’s worse is that it’s sold out!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        22 February 2021 at 7:21 pm

        Maybe they only made one ?.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2021 at 7:22 pm

      Fugly is a great descriptor for the bag.

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    • lillyjo says:
      22 February 2021 at 9:00 pm

      Gosh, I know everyone hates the bag, but I think it’s cute. I have a weakness for denim handbags though.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        22 February 2021 at 10:53 pm

        We’ll be a club of 2. I think it’s kinda cute too.

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:19 pm

      Yes for the jeans and JeC!

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  43. Jalapeno says:
    22 February 2021 at 5:26 pm

    Had freezing rain and rain for a decent chunk of the day. I’d rather have snow. ?

    SOTD = Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena EdP. Needed to wear a “Get It Done!” scent today, because Monday. And yucky weather to boot.

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    • adanst says:
      22 February 2021 at 7:02 pm

      You smell lovely Jalapeno! One more week until March ?

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      • Jalapeno says:
        22 February 2021 at 8:47 pm

        Thank you adanst! However, the Snow Gods are sneaky. I figured I won’t see the last of them until April. But warmer temps are coming soon!

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        • lillyjo says:
          22 February 2021 at 9:02 pm

          Agreed about seeing snow in April.

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          • Jalapeno says:
            22 February 2021 at 9:07 pm

            Could be worse. In Colorado, it is not unknown for it to snow on Memorial Day weekend!

        • cazaubon says:
          22 February 2021 at 10:04 pm

          We had snow until May 8th last year…

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2021 at 7:23 pm

      Smelling nice. We got SNOW! It wasn’t this morning, got busy with work and then, all of a sudden, there was already a lot of snow all over. I hope they all melt away in the next few days.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        22 February 2021 at 8:45 pm

        Thanks!

        Today’s yuck started off as snow, which was a surprise to me. All the weather forecasts has been saying that I would be well below the snow/ice/rain line. Ended up with a whopping 1/4 inch of snow that got washed away by all the other stuff.

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        • Jalapeno says:
          22 February 2021 at 10:51 pm

          Ugh, “had been”, not has been. I did well in English class, honestly!

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:17 pm

      You smell sooo good. Hope it warms up for you soon or at least all the ice goes away!

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  44. Calypso says:
    22 February 2021 at 6:13 pm

    I’m back to mention that I’m reading Phillip Roth’s novel Nemesis. I’m halfway through. It’s about the polio epidemic killing children in Newark in 1944. So it has obvious resonance with our current situation. It’s so readable and engaging. I feel I’m really there on those hot playgrounds while boys play softball and girls jump rope. I recommend it.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      23 February 2021 at 12:57 pm

      I downloaded a sample of Nemesis. It’s quite engrossing so far. Thanks for the recommendation!

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  45. Gail says:
    22 February 2021 at 6:18 pm

    Wearing Chanel No 5 oil today. The sun is out and it’s above freezing (at least during the day).

    That Chanel purse looks like a lunch bag one of my co-workers has. Of course, her lunch bag is probably from Costco.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2021 at 8:43 pm

      Yay for above freezing temps!

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      • Gail says:
        22 February 2021 at 10:55 pm

        Yes! Spring can’t be far off I hope! The garden center close to me is opening on Friday. They carry seeds and have a few early plants this time of year. Just knowing they are opening up is comforting.

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:16 pm

      Yay for sun!

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      • Gail says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:22 pm

        Absolutely!

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  46. therabbitsflower says:
    22 February 2021 at 6:21 pm

    Last night when I was bent over for a few minutes arranging dishes in the bottom rack of the dishwasher, I had a spasm in lower back, which clearly seems to be my sciatica. So last night I had intense pain and numbness in the back of my left leg. I did a lot of stretching and used a heating pad and massager, and it improved a little bit by the time I went to bed. But it was so uncomfortable to sleep and still bad enough this morning that I took a sick day. I went back to bed and slept longer than I meant to, but I’m sure that means I needed to rest.

    So today since it’s felt like an off day, I decided to wear two perfumes from decants that have evaporated to be thick and oily and are both perfumes that I’ve been unsure about, De Profundis and CdG Daphne. I really liked De Profundis when I first tried it but seemed to like it less and less in subsequent wearing. And yeah, the evaporation really didn’t do it any favors. I actually like Daphne a bit more than I thought I did, but I’m ok with just using up the little but left in my decant, especially since it was discontinued many years ago.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2021 at 7:26 pm

      Ouch ouch ouch! Do / did you do PT for the sciatica? I hope your rest was helpful.

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        22 February 2021 at 9:38 pm

        This is my first time experiencing anything this bad, so I’ve not been to PT. I did a lot of stretches and light exercises, ones I’ve already done before, this afternoon and they have helped a lot. I’d say I’m feeling about 80% better at this point.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      22 February 2021 at 8:42 pm

      Ooooof. Back pain in no joke, especially if it is recurring. Hope that you are feeling better now.

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        22 February 2021 at 9:42 pm

        Isn’t that the truth. Back pain can be so bad and debilitating. And thanks, I am feeling mostly better now. I’ll keep stretching tonight.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        22 February 2021 at 10:50 pm

        Oooops. “Is”, not in.

        Glad to hear that you will keep on stretching. It can make a world of difference.

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    • cazaubon says:
      22 February 2021 at 10:09 pm

      So sorry about your sciatica! What helped me most was doing stairs. I worked on the 10th floor and took the stairs up and down at least twice a day.

      I just wore De Profundis Friday and didn’t enjoy it all that much either, I think I liked the original formulation better.

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:55 pm

        Ahh, good advice on the stairs. I was in the good habit of taking them when I was working on the fifth floor in my office building, but I’ve not kept up with stairs while wfh. I can definitely make a point to walk the stairs in my six story apartment building.

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    • Gail says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:05 pm

      I had sciatica, sorry you are having this. Walking and stretching the piriformis muscle were helpful for me. Alternating ice and heat is good too. Hoping it clears up soon!

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:55 pm

        Thank you, Gail!

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    • KellyC says:
      22 February 2021 at 11:15 pm

      Ouch! Hope it’s feeling much better!

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        22 February 2021 at 11:56 pm

        It is about 90% better now!

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  47. tulipani says:
    22 February 2021 at 7:25 pm

    Wearing Tonka Imperiale today. It’s rather warm today here (low 70s) but I still wanted something sweet and cozy.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      22 February 2021 at 7:28 pm

      I love Tonka Imperiale and I bet it smells fabulous on you! For the longest time, I was using a decant and had been replenishing it from my bottle. I finally got rid of the decant bottle after it was down to the dregs.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      22 February 2021 at 9:55 pm

      I love Tonka Imperiale. You smelled great today!

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  48. KellyC says:
    22 February 2021 at 11:09 pm

    Heeley Verveine D’Eugene. It’s pretty and light but a bit too fresh for me. Nice for a warm day, though. I did not have a margarita today but in fairness I had more than one over the weekend haha.

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  49. neyronrose says:
    23 February 2021 at 8:15 am

    On Monday, I ended up belatedly wearing Blue Encens, which I’d planned to wear on Friday.

    The weatherpeople on ABC in Philadelphia talked about how it would snow on Monday in the “far western suburbs,” including Chester County. I watched the snow for a while, and did absolutely nothing useful for the whole day. Perhaps I’ll get something done today. I’m looking out at the little sheet of ice that’s covering the windshield of my car, and not feeling ambitious today (Tuesday) either, but I’ll try to think of something productive I could do.

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