How can it be Monday again? It's also World Baking Day and the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm still at the beach, and my perfume choices are limited. I will probably be in a bit of Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess whipped body cream later today.
Reminder: 5/21 is World Meditation Day. Wear whatever you think fits 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: top image is japanese garden [cropped] by Dean Hochman at flickr; some rights reserved.
Good morning! I can’t believe its Monday as well.
I think it’s important we fight all the phobias and love one another as equal human beings. Love is love is love! I will be celebrating the colours in Zoologist’s Chameleon.
Great choice for the theme!
I’m in a big glug of the gorgeous I Profumi di Firenze Spezie de’ Medici, no structure at all, not a hard edge in sight, just a jumble of soft, creamy spices. It’s so comforting.
“Glug” is making me laugh. If you’re drinking your perfume, I think maybe you’re wearing it wrong?!
(Sounds lovely, in any case.)
I absolutely love that scent, but it’s the one perfume I’ve worn that gave me an almost immediate very bad allergic reaction. Sigh.
Oh, that’s awful!
You smell great pyramus. I think about buying another bottle of that one.
Ooh, that sounds amazing!!
I am in Love extreme
Pink is my color for spring..in a pleaded pink skirt, pink t-shirt pink Birkenstocks
Tea is August uncommon low country or something like that…
You look beautiful! Pink is one of my favorite colors, I wore it almost exclusively in the ‘80’s. Tell me more about your Birkenstocks.
I love them. The color is Fuchsia tulip!
That’s a beautiful color!?
Pink is a lovely color of choice! I just pulled the trigger on a pair of Mephisto sandals in blue. My tender tootsies love them.
I haven’t heard of this brand..
Ohh, I like them, Mephisto is fantastic for people with sore feet. I have flat feet that over pronate. Vionic is another brand that’s great.
For sneakers Hoka One One are wonderful.
None of these brands are cheap though…
I’m going through a bit of a pink phase myself and have been sneaking pale, dusty pinks into my home in the form of a new rug, candles, flowers, and a few oddments. It’s brought in some lightness and gladness that I’m much in need of!
I’ve been eying some pink rugs, as well. The color can be really gorgeous in the right material and weave.
The kids have a multicolored but mostly pink rug in their room. Its so uplifting.
Since I have a slightly uneasy relationship with pink, I’ve been introducing it via some faded Turkish rugs that read more “earthy” than “bonbon box.” But power to anyone who can rock bonbon box!
It’s also tax day, and that is exactly what I’ll be doing today.? Yep, I’ve waited until the last possible day, procrastinator that I am.
I’m in Heretic Scandalwood for some relaxing sandalwood.
What a whirlwind weekend! My graduation was yesterday and it was lovely. The speakers were wonderful, and inspiring. I felt myself getting all choked up more than once. So many emotions. So grateful for my family.☺️ My parents were able to watch virtually which was awesome.
Congratulations! Good excuse to leave the taxes for later… 😀
Thanks!
Congratulations!
Thank you cazaubon!
Congrats!
Thanks teebear!
Congrats!
Thanks ltsg!
Congratulations, graduate! Woo-Hoo!
Woo hoo! Thanks Calypso!
Wonderful about your graduation.
Thanks Aurora!
Congrats, madtowngirl, and so glad it was a nice ceremony!!
Thank you Robin!
I am so happy for you! I saw your Instagram post, and it made me tear up thinking of how &@7$? hard you’ve worked for something so important to you, and the. You saw it to the end? Fantastic!
Thanks sistine! I can honestly say that I worked so much harder for this degree than I have before.☺️
Huge congratulations to you!
Thanks Isabella!
Congrats, and glad to hear that the ceremony was a nice one!
Thanks Jalapeño!
I’m wearing Slowdive from a sample. I looked in a box of miscellaneous stuff and found quite a stash of samples and discovery sets. This is why I shouldn’t buy more fragrance.
How are you liking Slowdive?
I really like it. The first impression that I got was mint for some reason, although mint isn’t in the notes listed on Fragrantica. It is probably the resins in the base that I’m smelling. Anyway it is really enjoyable, and has lasted on my skin.
Mint? Interesting. I get a sort of camphorous feel from the resins, which I can imagine striking someone as a minty tingle. It’s a long-lasting one on me, too. I get lots of honey and hay with it, but the honey has a bit of rot to it, which I have to be in the mood for.
SOTD
Demeter Bamboo
Happy Monday Dilana!
Interesting — I wonder what does bamboo smell like?
Wearing some vintage no 19 edp and loving every minute of it. Andy Tauer released Cologne du Maghreb. The going price on Luckyscent is $130. I remember trying it a while ago but not really digging it. I am sure some of you do enjoy it.
I have the original version. I wonder if he reformulated?
Might have but he has been revamping his line from what I see.
Have you tried the L’Air des Alpes Suisse by any chance? I hear nothing about that one.
That one, for me, was “Andy Tauer has spilled a bucket of Taureade across the floor of a room with open windows through which l’air des Alpes Suisse is blowing.” I like it, but it didn’t grab me.
If you ever tried Les Annees 25, it’s almost identical. I remembered liking it but not enough for a full bottle.
Hi all, my SOTD is Absolu by Rochas, thanks to a very generous NST’er. Gorgeous, honeyed white flowers with incense and resins.
Headed to the gym, see ya’ll later!
You smell lovely. 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
You are a workout perfumista! I wish I was as motivated as you to go to the gym. Its so hard to workout with a mask…
THanks L2SG – I am doing my best!
For me, wearing a mask when weightlifting isn’t bad.
Wearing a mask when doing Cardio is very difficult. I do intervals on the Stairmaster, ranging from level 6 to level 14 for 30-40 minutes. It’s really difficult to breathe at that intensity.
I’m about to pass out just thinking about those levels …
And I forgot to mention, I was watching America’s Test Kitchen yesterday. They had a recipe for North Carolina Lemon Pie, the crust is made with saltines, so it has a nice lemony/salty/sweet combination… It should be easy to convert to gluten-free recipe.
https://youtu.be/mSNQR77305o
Beautiful picture, so tranquil.
I’m wearing Essential Parfums Orange x Santal today.
Been busy at work today so Monday went by quickly.
Ciao Lucasai, I am 100+ pages into Crescent city. Its a great book. Are Hunt and Bryce going to get together or else I am inserting myself into the book and taking that angel. hahaha..don’t tell me. I am enjoying nonetheless and thanks for the recommendation..
Baking day! Hold on, let me get out some butter to soften…
I’m in Cologne du 68 today, for its happy combination of refreshment and comfort. Trying to commit myself to making this a *good* week, to whatever extent I may have control.
Good idea, hope the week is smooth sailing Isabella.
Trying Safanad by Parfums de Marly today. Sweet floral w/ orange blossom and vanilla.??
Started a new show called Keeping Faith on Acorn TV which my brother has been watching and it’s quite good. 🙂 Filmed in Wales so I am using subtitles to make sure I don’t miss anything.?
Mr. Spicebomb and I have watched and rewatched the Great British Bake-off several times, and there’s a few folks I have to act as “translator” for him! Between some hearing loss and the accents, if they talk too fast, all he hears is a jumble of sounds. Maybe subtitles is a better solution than me asking, “do you need me to repeat that?” 😀
My son loves the Great British Bake-Off, but has informed me that he “doesn’t speak their language” and thus really doesn’t know what’s going on.
Reminds me of this scene from Hot Fuzz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cun-LZvOTdw
Oh, hilarious! I’ve never heard of Hot Fuzz, but I suspect I may get drawn in…
Did you see Shawn of the Dead? Made by the same team. I think they’re hilarious.
Weird — thought I was replying to you, She-ra, but apparently not. See my comment a couple of posts down…
The Safanad was very fleeting…now I am sampling Roja Dove Reckless Essence…this might be a remake of an older one.
Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Neroli, May Rose, Jasmine and Geranium; base notes are Vanilla, Benzoin, Musk, Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Styrax and Coriander.
It’s a nice citrus floral w/ vanilla but not worth the price in my opinion.
Subtitles or closed captions are the best!
I’m trying Essential Parfums Bois Imperial today, and it’s great: a bright, herbal sandalwood. I like this line. While nothing makes me stand in awe, I find most of the scents suit my “interesting but wearable” daily requirements.
Interesting but wearable is a category worth pursuing.
The one I reach for most often! (At least 3/4 seasons)
Ooh, that’s a solid category in these parts!
Has there been an “Interesting but Wearable” CP?
I have a subscription to Acorn, too. I really liked the Agatha Raisin series, but my current favorite is Brokenwood Mysteries, set in New Zealand. Relatively slow-paced and thoughtful, it has comedic overtones yet is not silly.
I like to use subtitles to help me understand various dialects, and I will always choose subtitles over dubbing, but I have found that I end up focused almost too much on the text, for too long. I have to consciously exert effort to keep my eyes flicking up in order to see what’s happening on the screen.
Love Agatha Raisin too…just finished the last season. I watched 1 and 2 quickly then slowed down b/c I didn’t want it to end. 😉 I believe they started filming S4 in March of this year…looking forward to that. I may check out Brokenwood Mysteries next. So many good shows on Acorn.
I only watched the first episode of Keeping Faith so far but the subtitles really helped but they can be distracting too. I also love the different expressions/turns of phrases too.
I just finished the last season of Brokenwood, and agree, it’s wonderful. Good stories and just the right touch of comedy. Plus that beautiful New Zealand scenery!
Very slow start to my day today, so no SOTM, yet. It’s been really warm, in the 70’s and 80’s this week, but this morning is cool and cloudy for now. Maybe I can wear something bigger than the BG body cream I wore yesterday. Several mentions of sandalwood in the comments, Boxes of Eels sounds nice!
Baking day, huh? Well, I have a lemon custard (leftover lemons to use from baking the cake Friday) I’m going to make, does that count?
I would love to make a batch of cookies, but then I’d eat them, so not going there!
I spent like an hour looking at cookie recipes last night before bed. I think I was hungry. 😀
Yep, I am trying not to look online for new recipes! It’s not working well for me! 😀
Trying a sample of Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano Azelea today. I was expecting a light spring floral, but this is not that at all. Started off amber and balsamic-y, and after about 15 minutes the chestnut took centerstage, with vanilla rounding it out. I get little bit of indistinct pink floral, but not even close to what I expected from a scent called Azelea. That said, I can see wearing it as a cold weather gourmand when I want something that is not sweet and won’t announce its presence to everyone in the room (IOW, when I’m not up for Angel).
Drinking Snowflake tea. Wondering if eating an arugula salad beforehand legitimizes a slice of key lime pie for lunch…..
I vote yes on the key lime pie.
And I second.
I believe we have enough for a quorum.
I would happily have both those items for lunch or dinner. ?
I am wearing SMN Colonia Russa and drinking a cup of Wild Pu’erh tea.
You smell great! That’s one of my warm weather favorites.
Scent: Voyage d’Hermes, which I just reapplied after about 2 hours. I was wondering if my nose wasn’t working today, but various reviews confirm that it’s short-lived. I bought it when it was released, and ended up not loving it at the time, but eleven years (really!?) later, I’m enjoying it quite a bit more.
I’m all about lemon right now: lemon tea, lemonade, lemon drops, you name it. A bottle of Mediterraneo may or may not find its way to me very soon.
Yesterday, I was perusing the King Arthur Baking Company, and found multiple very intriguing things. I haven’t baked in ages, but I’m so tempted….
I really enjoy Voyage d’Hermes, but like almost all the other JCE creations for Hermes, it is fleeting. That said, a full bottle wasn’t that pricey back when I bought mine, so I can reapply with abandon.
I am all about the lemons right now! I saw a fantastic recipe for North Carolina Lemon Pie, from America’s Test Kitchen. I included the Youtube link below. 🙂
https://youtu.be/mSNQR77305o
Their lemon meringue pie recipe is really good, too. They have you roll the pie crust out on graham cracker crumbs, and it’s really delicious!
Ohhh, I will check that out, thanks MR!
At least it’s not cookies. 😀
I quite enjoy Voyage but not its longevity, so I’ve made it one of my “duty-free spritz favorites” that I’ll apply with abandon after getting through airport security if nothing else is calling me to sample. So – aptly for the name – it’s a scent I associate with traveling!
My favorite from Un Jardins is always Meditarraneo.
Wearing Portrait of a Lady today, and it is indeed ladylike. Great sandlewood in this.
You smell great Desirae!
So good! Why have I not yet bought a bottle of this?
Wish I was baking something, I miss it (stuck without materials in an Airbnb for the next three months). Today is Costes body oil.
I’m curious about the Costes line because I love Olivia Giacobetti’s fragrances. Is the lavender very prominent? Have you also tried the fragrance itself?
I don’t smell lavender, mostly spice. I own the perfume but don’t have it with me right now.
AirBnB baking makes me think of prison baking. Maybe look up Martha Stewart’s prison “cheesecake” recipe? 😀
*snort* haha!
Began the week in Cabotine, now finishing it with Adam Levine. A double cheapie day. Had a slow start Into the week, not much to do at work.
I’m wearing one of the scent samples included in the recent Sniffapalooza featuring DefineMe fragrances. This is Sofia Isabel, described as “a free-spirit who embraces life with confidence.” Well, not exactly how I would describe myself, but I still like this quite a lot. Mandarine, tangerine, black currant, jasmine, vanilla and sugar. It’s not quite as sweet and fruity as it sounds. I got confused and had to miss the actual meeting, and am only now trying some of the samples that were sent.
My two foster kittens decided on their own it was time to emerge from their own room into the rest of the house and it’s funny to see them exploring and meeting my other cats. There’s been some hissing but also some fascination. I’m a little worried that they’re going to keep staying here with me. ;-). Meanwhile their mama is still sequestered upstairs and she has gone into heat. She’s not as obnoxious as some female cats get to be, but keeps doing this throaty little crooning sound and waving her rump around in the air. It’s rather endearing. I have an appointment for her on Wednesday!
Calypso, isn’t the Sniffa event this Wednesday?
Oh, I didn’t miss it? Yay!
You didn’t miss the the DefineMe event with Sniffa — it is this Wednesday, the 19th
You have to confess to sniffing before the event ?.
I may have called it right from the get go – it seems to be going the foster fail direction!
Poor Mama Cat! Hope she managed to get in for speuter soon! Glad the kittens are finding their bravery and, presumably, their floof suits so they can try to be as big and “scawy” as possible versus your permanent cats.
The new furry arrivals all sound adorable.
I love your kitten and mama stories!
I’m wearing Initio Psychedelic Love, a nicely creamy vanilla and floral blend, with some added patchouli and sandalwood. Thankfully, the heliotrope doesn’t veer into Play-doh territory, which is often a problem for me with that note. It’s good, but not so good that I’d plunk down three C-notes for it.
Monday again, and so soon!
Haie Fleurie for me today
SOTD = Parfums Satori Satori
Love incense!
If you have a Chick-fil-a (or Chick-a-fil per my brother) near you and you love Chick-fil-a, you can get a free chicken sandwich meal via the app between May 17 and 22. It’s their Hello Summer promotion.
No issues yet as far as I know in NJ (until Gov. Murphy lifts the masking requirement) but the no mask mandate is making me anxious. On the one hand, not masking will make it closer to being pre-COVID normal; on the other hand, sad to say, I do not trust some people to do the right thing. If one is an anti-vaxxer, what is the likelihood that they will keep wearing a mask? Those who cannot get vaxxed may need to stay home longer or if they choose not to, they run the risk of getting more seriously ill – who’s to blame?
I have to finish my taxes so will come back when I’m done!
Tax day twins!?
Insert the Picard facepalm on the masking advice! Clear as mud now.
The mask/ no mask/ who needs a mask question has made me extremely anxious. I still have to wear masks at work (with high school students), and my default is to wear a mask to protect others.
I could use some really firm guidance, but understand why it may be impossible to give.
I was told tonight that we are no longer allowed to offer masks to customers. Only about 5 people came in unmasked.
Also, why is Chick-fil-A always so busy?! I have only eaten there once and it was fine. Not wait in a long line fine though, lol.
SOTD is Magnolia Nobile. Got some sunburn at the beach this weekend. but I’m not even mad about it, since the temperature is just cracking 50 where I moved from. I’m just glad sunburn is even an option now.
Happy Monday!
A beach sounds great!
What’s this “beach” you refer to?? Sounds intriguing…
Good afternoon!! Today’s Monday is the most special to me… My daughter’s 2 year birthday!!!!! Apart from other gifts I have arranged a large Lego Duplo board with Duplo sets ready fof her to find when she gets home from preschool. I have been waiting for this day as today officially marks her first day playing Legos!! Well she is 2 years old today afterall… I also have a giant dinosaur costume I will greet her in. My mom has a large Bunny one. Also at preschool she is having a party as well. So exciting and fun!!
SOTD will be Creed Asian green tea. Ohhhh what a beautiful tea fragrance. It opens fresh, bright and citrusy but in the middle it has that delicious note lime? Kind of turns very lime-y and I love that part!!
Happy celebration, I’m sure your daughter will be thrilled.
Yes and she was indeed… She was exhausted by 7 o’clock which is very unusual for her 🙂
Happy Birthday to your daughter!
Thank You thank You!!
Fun! Happy Birthday to your daughter!?
Thank You for the wishes:))
Have fun celebrating! ???
We had lots of fun for sure until she started to pass out standing up… What a busy day for her today was 🙂
That sounds so fun! Happy birthday to your daughter.
Awww thank You everyone for all the birthday wishes!!
Something floral seems appealing today, I’ve decided on 1000 from Jean Patou. I bought a BUB when I heard it was discontinued, so have a lifetime supply.
That sounds fantastic!
It’s cloudy and cool here so I’m wearing Salome to warm up.
You smell wonderful!
There was a thunderstorm this afternoon, needed moisture for the flowers, it’s bluebell time. I am wearing Méchant Loup.
Sending thoughts of rain to everyone who needs it! Not quite ready to start doing a rain dance yet, though.
I’d love to see you do rain dance though?
You smell amazing!! Love Mechant Loup
Thank you, I hadn’t worn it in a good while, and it’s often overlooked among l’Artisan offerings.
Woke up with a headache this morning. I wonder if the bedroom temp was too warm overnight? Speaking of temps, it looks like my area is back on the crazy weather roller coaster again. Supposed to be near 90 degrees F later on this week! And that’s crazy hot for May.
SOTD = a bit of Scentgrrl Tilting At Windmills Cologne from Soivohle today. Pulling out my light and summery samples now.
Same here in the DC area, Jalapeno! Plus we have the Brood X 17-year cicadas emerging. The cooler weather slowed their arrival, but they will LOVE 90 degrees.
I wish that the cicadas would show up here! I think that NJ is part of Brood X’s range.
I’m also looking forward to fireflies, but they usually don’t show up until June.
The cicadas are cool! They emerge from their tunnels when the soil temperature reaches 60 or 65 degrees at their depth. New Jersey is cooler than DC, so it will take a bit longer there. I only just started seeing them here in the last few days.
I might see 90 this week too.
Crazy hot for sure.
Late to the party but wanted to chime in with my SOTD, Tiare. Not quite what I was expecting, but decent scent.
SOTD is SMN Eva because the new bottle arrived today! It smells exactly like my 6 or 7 year old decant, thankfully. Oh, and it comes as a splash but with a sprayer top to switch to, which is really nice of them. ?
Yay for your new SMN smelling exactly like your older decant!
I know – I actually was kind of worried that they might have changed it in the intervening years. Phew!
Late posting my own scent, but Guerlain Santal Royal from a small decant.
I wanted to try it because it’s got some notes in common with Jorum Studio Nectary, which I love, but each time I try Santal Royal it’s just… overbearing.
Walked 8km with a friend today and got some ice cream to enjoy toward the end. Now I need to convince myself that chips and hummus are NOT dinner.
I am going to be of no help refuting your proposed dinner idea. I’ve had it a few times myself…
I was able to motivate myself enough to whip up (instant) beef broth ramen with tomato, onion, dandelion leaves and a poached egg.
Those dishes in the sink however…. ?
I wore Provision Scent’s Las Flores today. I would wear this to meditate in an orange grove or on the beach.
I may be the only person on the forum who just has no interest in baking. I love cooking everything savory, but make it a sweet “baking” recipe and I lose all interest. I wonder why that is?
You’re not the only one! In my case, I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, nor do I need the calories.
Same here, my dear. I get my moments when I crave something sweet, but a lot more often I want something savory. And just like You – to actually bake something? I’d loose all my appetite and interest.
On the other hand I really love gourmand or sweet perfumes…
SOTD turned out to be not Asian Green Tea but Lavender Extreme. Quite frankly if I could pick just one smell I would like to have on me – it would be this. Something always pushes me towards lavender without thinking about it. My soaps, body wash, shampoo all smell like lavender (bought separately all unintenionally). When I’m in the store and I see a row of candles on the shelf my hand will always reach for the lavender scented one first.
Another thing is TF Lavender Extreme besides smelling like lavender which is my favorite one single note, it also leaves a nice, super clean, super elegant trail behind. Very, very pleasant. No need to think of the list of notes – so easy just to enjoy smelling so good. I think that my signature for every day wear would be this (or Encens et Lavande – I love both equally).
I also really like Perris Monte Carlo’s take on the lavender – lavande romaine. Anyways I love ANY lavender ANYTHING period:))
Your scent sounds lovely, I too enjoy lavender and its relaxing properties.
Very late to chime in, but I wore Iris Poudre from my sample. Any iris scent is meditative for me.
I do like to bake so maybe will have to pull out my recipes; somehow I have 4 pounds of butter in my freezer!
SotD = Chanel No. 5 EdP
because I was craving something comforting, and No. 5 is oddly perfect in that way for me. Few things come close, though I’m sure there are more than three or four I could name if I had a moment. 😉
Baking day?! Done! My daughter wanted white bread for a sandwich today and we had none, though I have pandemic-buying amounts of flour that needs to be used up. A neighbor gave me about 10 poundes from her 100 pound bag. My daughter and I baked a loaf of challah-ish bread that she was proud of.
And International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia? Yes, please. This world needs more things to be “for” and fewer things things to rail “against” and a whole lot of things to “not bother about at all.”
Hope everyone had a lovely Monday. I’m so grateful the days are long again. Increasing daylight has finally pushed my psyche out of first gear!
I’m glad you are feeling more chipper tiffanie. I just love the sun coming up early.
I just wore my bbw raspberry tangerine body mist today. I am tired and grumpy today.
tired and grumpy so often go together, hopefully they’re going out the door together for you very soon! hugs to you, lillyjo 🙂
SotD is Hanae Mori HiM (I wanted something spice cake like) and my mom is wearing Galimard Cybele (one of two perfumes I picked up in their shop in Grasse back in ’97 – the other is Lapis Lazuli).
Baked 2 types of cornbread, a sweet one and a cheesy savory one. I prefer the sweet, lol.
I like sweet cornbread best, too! 😀