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Tuesday scent of the day 5/18

Posted by Robin on 18 May 2021 239 Comments

It's Tuesday and International Museum Day. (PSA: the splitmeet is coming up on Saturday.) What fragrance are you wearing?

I'm in Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré (again). Tea at the moment is a nice latte from the local coffee shop.

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: the Botra teapot ("Enjoy a fresh hot cup of tea with the Botra Teapot. This stoneware set was made and designed in Vietnam, featuring a smooth white interior to contrast its matte surface.") is available in small ($40) or large ($80) at EQ3.

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  1. pyramus says:
    18 May 2021 at 9:42 am

    I’m in YSL Nu edp, the one in the metal hockey puck. I can never decide which I like better, Nu or Black Orchid: they obviously have the same DNA (without a doubt Tom Ford took the idea of Nu with him when he left Gucci/YSL and used it for his first solo scent), but Nu is (relatively) bright and cheery while Black Orchid is dark and dangerous. I guess it depends on my mood. Today is a Nu day, for sure.

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    • ringthing says:
      18 May 2021 at 10:59 am

      I haven’t worn Nu in ages and I have a hockey puck bottle. I think I’ll join you today.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      18 May 2021 at 2:02 pm

      I love Nu EDP a lot, so I think you smell great. Sadly, I had a small backup bottle on its way to me, but it appears to have been misdelivered elsewhere. I’m keeping my eye out for another deal on a backup bottle.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        18 May 2021 at 7:34 pm

        I hope that bottle somehow makes it’s way back to you!

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  2. perfumelover67 says:
    18 May 2021 at 9:49 am

    Wearing Diptyque Eau de Minthe. Sample thunked!

    Gorgeous warm, sunny day in the 70’s with a very refreshing wind.
    Having my second cup of coffee with rose water and a dash of saffron. Also a couple of Turkish pistachio butter flour cookies.

    Happy Tuesday! ?

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    • AnnieA says:
      18 May 2021 at 10:47 am

      Have found to my surprise that I rather like minty perfumes – nice for the summer.

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      • majokkobiachan says:
        18 May 2021 at 10:50 am

        Second that – If I read mint in the notes – I am sold without having to think twice.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        18 May 2021 at 10:59 am

        I love minty perfumes, especially during warm/hot days. I have been reaching for Dame Minty Man a lot lately, but my big favorite is Guerlain AA Herba Fresca. That is a must have in my collection.

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        • majokkobiachan says:
          18 May 2021 at 12:33 pm

          Oh yes Herba Fresca is an absolute must in this category. That reminds me I also need a bottle of it. I can already smell HF in my head as we speak… Beautiful Aqua Allegoria.

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        • sistine says:
          18 May 2021 at 7:17 pm

          Herba Fresca is gorgeous! It’s the inly scent I wore 1998-2003.

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    • majokkobiachan says:
      18 May 2021 at 10:50 am

      Everything from Your choice of fragrance, the way Yoy drink Your coffee and the cookies You devour – all of it sounds delicious!!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        18 May 2021 at 10:55 am

        Why, thank you!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      18 May 2021 at 11:00 am

      I love mint in a fragrance, Un Air de Samsara by Guerlain is a favorite!
      Your coffee sounds marvelous!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        18 May 2021 at 11:04 am

        Thank you!
        I have never tried Un Air de Samsara, but I will eventually do.

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    • Robin says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:01 pm

      And I am just settling in for an afternoon cup of tea…pass those cookies!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        18 May 2021 at 5:02 pm

        Passing you some! ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:06 pm

      Sample thunk twins!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        18 May 2021 at 7:05 pm

        Yay!

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  3. PriscillaE says:
    18 May 2021 at 10:01 am

    I’m working toward CP points in Passage d’Enfer.

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    • Robin says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:01 pm

      Yep.

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  4. Barqs says:
    18 May 2021 at 10:15 am

    Dame Perfumery Earth Mother and a cup of Fujian Autumn Oolong tea

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    • Robin says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:01 pm

      My cup at the moment: Upton Cacao Kisses organic colombian.

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      • Robin says:
        18 May 2021 at 4:01 pm

        Oops, just remembered this is the colombian that is NOT organic.

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      • Barqs says:
        18 May 2021 at 8:32 pm

        I’ll bet it was delicious !

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  5. Dawn says:
    18 May 2021 at 10:47 am

    Tested Clinique Happy in Bloom last night and this morning. It’s nice enough but not my thing. Since it’s going to be on the hot side this week, I am wearing ISM.

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    • Robin says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:02 pm

      Going to get hot here tomorrow!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      19 May 2021 at 10:09 am

      I wore regular Happy for a minute, it’s nice but not ‘me’. I’d like to try some of the newly-released flankers though.

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  6. shellyw says:
    18 May 2021 at 10:49 am

    Well I forgot perfume this morning so I will have to go through the samples in my desk. I did make a pot of a special tea from Portland’s Smith tea. Here is the description
    “Our most sought after breakfast tea aged 18 months in a wet Westward Whiskey barrel. With intoxicating hints of dry Irish stout, lingonberry jam, and dulce de leche, let’s raise a cup of good cheer.
    TASTING NOTES:
    Irish stout, lingonberry jam, and dulce de leche”

    Reminds me of some perfume “notes” in a way

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    • AnnieA says:
      18 May 2021 at 10:51 am

      It does! “Why let wine-tasters have all the fun?” said the folks at Smith.

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      • shellyw says:
        18 May 2021 at 10:53 am

        I have gone to a fancy tea tasting in Berkeley, Ca and remarked to my friends it was more lingo than wine!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      18 May 2021 at 11:08 am

      That tea sounds marvelous!

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      • shellyw says:
        18 May 2021 at 11:11 am

        I liked it a fair amount, although it is pricey. I love Mariage Freres teas and for the price might go with them instead. But pretty good. I shared it with a friend who likes tea and is really into whiskey and he liked it too.

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      • Robin says:
        18 May 2021 at 4:02 pm

        2nd that!

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    • MossyBerry says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:56 pm

      ShellyW, that tea is making my lemming put a kettle on to boil…..

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      • shellyw says:
        18 May 2021 at 6:16 pm

        love it!

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      • MossyBerry says:
        18 May 2021 at 7:36 pm

        Oh, and lemming got online and order some whist waiting :O 🙂

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    • sistine says:
      18 May 2021 at 7:18 pm

      WOW.. I love tea and whiskey. That sounds heavenly.

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  7. AnnieA says:
    18 May 2021 at 10:50 am

    Wearing Cristalle this morning and will probably have some Harney’s Vanilla Comoro this evening, being a coffee am/tea pm imbiber.

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    • Marjorie Rose says:
      18 May 2021 at 11:46 am

      I’m with you on the am coffee/pm tea imbibing, although tea is not a daily habit for me. But it lets me sleep, when I choose to have some, whereas I will lay awake until all hours, if I make the mistake of having afternoon coffee. I like the ritual of a warm beverage and taking a moment to pause in the afternoon.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      18 May 2021 at 2:00 pm

      You smell lovely today. Cristalle is so light on me, but it really sings when I’m out walking on a warm day.

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    • Gail says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:47 pm

      Twins with you in Cristalle! We smell great!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:05 pm

      Nice pick for SOTD!

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  8. majokkobiachan says:
    18 May 2021 at 10:55 am

    I’m in Ashoka today. Every time I wear it I cannot get over the fact how gorgeously done Ashoka is. Nothing can compare to this complex, multifaceted perfume. Yesterday I enjoyed Lavender Extreme – I love anything lavender for everything soap, linen mist, candles and as much as I enjoy it, perfumewise nothing beats my Ashoka. This is why I need to “invest” my perfume spendings on something I really, really enjoy most when wearing a perfume. I need to try all Neela’s offerings because she is a master perfume house. I mean beats any other perfume house as far as my taste goes.

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    • shellyw says:
      18 May 2021 at 11:12 am

      I just read the notes in Ashoka, wow sounds great.

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      • majokkobiachan says:
        18 May 2021 at 2:31 pm

        Honestly as great as it sounds, it really does smell great!! Anyone smelling Ashoka for the first time – You will never smell anything like it.

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    • irisjasmine says:
      18 May 2021 at 11:24 am

      I love Ashoka, and it’s right on for this CP. I find it very calming. As you know, you smell wonderful!

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      • majokkobiachan says:
        18 May 2021 at 2:32 pm

        Yes, You are right it does sound like a good one for the CP. Contrasts yet so balanced it is just pure harmony…

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    • nozknoz says:
      18 May 2021 at 1:30 pm

      majokkobiachan, have you ever tried Bulgari Eau Parfumée au thé bleu? I find it a lovely and unusual take on lavender.

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      • nozknoz says:
        18 May 2021 at 1:31 pm

        I’m not a lavender lover, and I’d be interested to hear your take, as a lavender connoisseur!

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        • majokkobiachan says:
          18 May 2021 at 2:33 pm

          Awww a lavender connoisseur!! I feel like I’ve received a nice compliment:)

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      • majokkobiachan says:
        18 May 2021 at 2:29 pm

        Oh no I have not yet, but now I will, thank You!!

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      18 May 2021 at 1:55 pm

      I wore Ashoka last week and finally fell in love with it. I’ve had my decant for years, and it always felt like too much sandalwood and not enough fig. The decant had evaporated some and I had set it out on a shelf so I could work on finishing it before it evaporated more. Well, I don’t know if it’s my nose, tastes, or aging of the perfume that’s changed, but I now think I’ll need more when my decant is gone.

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      • majokkobiachan says:
        18 May 2021 at 2:36 pm

        You know some people had said they definitely smell coconut in it even though it’s not present in the notes. Well, I can see why that might be – it has creamy facets, I think both the fig and sandalwood – but I do not smell just “coconut” in it. I hope You enjoy the rest of Your decant!!

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    • Aurora says:
      18 May 2021 at 3:45 pm

      You smell great, Trayee is also v. good.

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  9. GateGirl says:
    18 May 2021 at 11:00 am

    Today’s scent will be The Gambler. Because sometimes you just got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk awayyy, and know when to ruuuuunn. (yikes, apologies for the earworm, folks).
    So I start a new second job on Friday. I’m a little nervous, but I don’t know why; the people there seem nice and it’s only a couple days a week and the job’s not exactly difficult. Maybe because I’ve had my little routine for the past 10 months or so after quarantine and it’ll be changed up. I think I will be fine though. I just have to get myself together.

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    • SheriG says:
      18 May 2021 at 11:28 am

      New jobs are always stressful. Every time I started one, I came home the first day with a splitting headache and achy inner thighs from keeping my knees together (this was in the days when women wore skirts, of course). You’ll do great!

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      • GateGirl says:
        18 May 2021 at 12:08 pm

        Thanks, Sheri. 🙂

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      18 May 2021 at 12:31 pm

      Good luck! You will be fine!

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    • Amyitis says:
      18 May 2021 at 12:46 pm

      Goodness. How many hours a week do you work? Good luck with the new job, though!

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    • She-ra says:
      18 May 2021 at 1:09 pm

      Best of luck w/ the new job. Change is stressful but you will do great!

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    • Robin says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:04 pm

      Good luck on Friday GateGirl!

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    • Aurora says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:16 pm

      Best wishes for the new job, two seem like a lot.

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    • sistine says:
      18 May 2021 at 7:21 pm

      I love that song, so thanks for the earworm!

      The new job sounds great. But don’t beat yourself up about being anxious about it – 10 months of a routine in a time of global pandemic is a serious ritual, and changing it will not be trivial.

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      • GateGirl says:
        19 May 2021 at 10:11 am

        Thanks for the well-wishes, all.

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      19 May 2021 at 10:13 am

      Good luck with the new job! Change isn’t easy, wishing you peace and comfort on Friday! 🙂

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  10. apsara says:
    18 May 2021 at 11:01 am

    Volutes EDP for a cool foggy morning back to work.

    Went to Florida for first visit with my sister since the beginning of Covid.

    We had just the best time together. It was the first time I had eaten outside my house in 15 months.

    The airports are jam packed as are the shuttles to parking. there is no one foot distance from anyone else.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      18 May 2021 at 11:07 am

      Glad you had a good time with your sister. The jam packed comment and not even a foot social distancing is what is preventing me from traveling. I know people are starved for traveling but it just all feels too much and too soon – just my opinion.

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      • SheriG says:
        18 May 2021 at 11:42 am

        Same here. My parents kept asking if I was going to visit them before they returned from their winter digs, and I had to keep explaining about airports and airplanes and my disinclination to bring them germs in addition to myself. They are driving back home in a few days, so I’ll be able to see them in safety soon enough.

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        • apsara says:
          18 May 2021 at 12:01 pm

          Yes, I am vaccinated, I double masked and sat in first class. Delta did a good job. It reminded me of when we would head out of Saudi Arabia for some R and R and land in Bangkok. We would be on sensory overload for a while.

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      • nozknoz says:
        18 May 2021 at 11:58 am

        I feel like it’s going to be hard for me to take a plane for a vacation until immunization rates are a bit higher and community transmission rates are below 5/100,000 everywhere. That may be over-cautious, but I’m old, and one of my guiding principles over the last year has been not to do anything non-essential. I completely understand others taking the vanishingly small remaining risk.

        That said, at SOME point I’m going to go all-out hog wild and take a long-haul flight to Japan or something like that. Or at least a train to NYC. ?

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        • Lisa D says:
          18 May 2021 at 3:03 pm

          I’m with you on this one, nozknoz. I’m fine with sitting back for a while, and waiting until the risks become even less than vanishingly small. 🙂

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      18 May 2021 at 11:10 am

      Glad you had fun in Florida! Did you get the chance to have Cuban food?

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      • apsara says:
        18 May 2021 at 11:59 am

        no we did not ST.
        We are both vegetarians. When I was young around 1960 my parents took us to the original Columbia in Tampa. A great memory.

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    • Robin says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:05 pm

      Yay for seeing sisters! Glad you guys had a good time.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:00 pm

      Hooray for sister visits: my sister and I also always have “just the best time together” 😀 !

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:03 pm

      Welcome back! Glad that you and your sister had a wonderful time.

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    • sistine says:
      18 May 2021 at 7:22 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that you got to see your sister!!! Hooray!

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      18 May 2021 at 9:06 pm

      Congrats on seeing your sister! I’ll be seeing my two sisters in a little over a week and I can’t wait.

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  11. pixel says:
    18 May 2021 at 11:10 am

    Scents of the week are: dirt, weeds, mulch, and sweat. Yard work! Yesterday I met my neighbor’s new ‘pup’ — 11 month old rescue, yellow lab, 72 pounds of muscle! She’s a handful!

    I surprised a rattlesnake in my garden EEEEEEEK! Actually I think I was much more surprised than the snake. I’m glad it was chilly out though, the snake didn’t move much, just flicked its tongue at me. As you might guess, I worked on the other side of the house the rest of the day.

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    • SheriG says:
      18 May 2021 at 11:31 am

      Aaaccckkk – tongue-flicking rattlesnakes are no bueno even if they don’t move a single scale!

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    • nozknoz says:
      18 May 2021 at 12:06 pm

      I would love to hear a rattler — from a completely safe vantage point!

      I can’t recall the name, but one of the most dangerous snakes in Africa is a large, fat, well-camouflaged viper. People often step on it because, unlike most snakes, it is too lazy to slither away when it senses nearby footfalls.

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      • Amyitis says:
        18 May 2021 at 12:51 pm

        They’re called puff adders.

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        • nozknoz says:
          18 May 2021 at 1:33 pm

          Yes, that’s it! Funny looking snakes, but deadly.

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      • nozknoz says:
        18 May 2021 at 1:48 pm

        Now that Amytis has identified them as puff adders, I can say they are interesting to read about:

        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puff_adder

        In Mozambique, I was once out hiking and saw two black mambas do one of those neck dances. I now believe the caduceus originated not merely as an imaginative decorative symbol but rather as a stylized depiction of this dance — an advertisement of skill in treating snake bites.

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    • Amyitis says:
      18 May 2021 at 12:50 pm

      I don’t think that I would be able to weed knowing there’s a poisonous snake in my garden. Honestly!

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        18 May 2021 at 1:44 pm

        I think I’d just have to move out of my house!

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        • Robin says:
          18 May 2021 at 4:05 pm

          That was what I was thinking. I wanted to move out of my house the 2nd time we had a bat inside.

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          • MossyBerry says:
            18 May 2021 at 6:11 pm

            We had a bat flying around and around in our office building’s atrium today!! A lady from another business in the building and I held the two street doors open, and it only took Mr. Bat one circuit for his sonar to tell him there was an outlet! I thought it was amazing as he swooped passed me to freedom! No one could guess how he (she?) got in. I think it was the big brown bat, which is common in our area.

          • Robin says:
            18 May 2021 at 11:27 pm

            Wow, that’s amazing…I would spend the rest of my career in that building wondering how it got in.

    • tannina says:
      18 May 2021 at 2:59 pm

      I am glad nothing serious happened.

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      • pixel says:
        18 May 2021 at 4:06 pm

        Me too 🙂

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    • Aurora says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:18 pm

      How scary and exotic it sounds to someone in the UK.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:00 pm

      Yi yi yi yi yi and NOPE! I’d rather come across a scorpion than a snake, especially a rattler! ?

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    • MossyBerry says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:13 pm

      I found a partial shed black snake skin in my yard yesterday. We are in the Brood X (ten) cicada epicenter and insect-eating critters are ramping up!

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      • sistine says:
        18 May 2021 at 7:24 pm

        Have your cicadas emerged yet? Ours are due any day now.

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        • MossyBerry says:
          18 May 2021 at 7:39 pm

          I’ve only seen one or two adults…no songs yet.
          Neighbors have been seeing some, too. They. Are. Coming….

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  12. SmokeyToes says:
    18 May 2021 at 11:12 am

    Hi everyone, watched the special on Halston, my SOTD is Halston Couture, a frequently worn favorite from back in the day.
    Very slow waking up, but I’ve gotta get the sneakers on and head to the gym! Arm day, biceps/triceps.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      18 May 2021 at 1:07 pm

      IS this the Netflix one?

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        18 May 2021 at 1:31 pm

        Yes, it’s the one with Ewan McGregor. 🙂

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        • sistine says:
          18 May 2021 at 7:24 pm

          Swoon. Lurve me some Ewan. Shallow Grave was when we first met.

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          • SmokeyToes says:
            19 May 2021 at 10:15 am

            😀 Yes, he has that very cute dimple on his chin…

  13. pixel says:
    18 May 2021 at 11:13 am

    Testing the waters for a split… I can’t participate in the splitmeet this weekend since we will be Socializing! With Humans! In Person! Whoa. First time in over a year.

    But I was thinking of offering Shalimar Philtre de Parfum, $12 for 5ml or $20 for 10ml. US only. Is there any interest?

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    • allo says:
      18 May 2021 at 11:59 am

      Yes – Count me in!

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    • Robin says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:06 pm

      Don’t forget it will be open at least a week! You can post it on Monday. Or post on Saturday and say you’re busy and won’t get back to people until Monday.

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      • pixel says:
        18 May 2021 at 6:43 pm

        Ah, good idea! I will post it late then.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:15 pm

      Count me in!

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    • sistine says:
      18 May 2021 at 7:25 pm

      Hooray for the humans!

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    • tulipani says:
      18 May 2021 at 9:13 pm

      I’m interested in the split! Already have a decant, but I think I might need another. 😀

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  14. Omega says:
    18 May 2021 at 11:28 am

    Commando but kinda wanting a gourmand..maybe cotton candy body spray lol.

    I am sending an enabler package to a friend who likes scent but hasn’t tried too many. So..samples my friend shall get lol. I asked if I could send..and said yep, would like them. So..curious which ones will be favorites. Maybe even a rabbit hole or two haha. Who knows. But my friend will smell nice, this I do know lol.

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    • hemabelle says:
      18 May 2021 at 11:33 am

      Ooh, I hope your friend calls/texts you when they try the new samples so you can discuss notes! My one sometimes-a-perfumista friend does that when I send her samples and it’s so much fun.

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      • Omega says:
        18 May 2021 at 7:08 pm

        Lol me too..I like sending samples..it’s kind of for them but really more for me to talk perfume LOL.

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    • nozknoz says:
      18 May 2021 at 1:05 pm

      It is so interesting to find out what scents friends like! And you get bonus enabler points for this level of effort. ?

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      • Omega says:
        18 May 2021 at 7:08 pm

        Thank you! LOL

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    • sistine says:
      18 May 2021 at 7:26 pm

      What a nice idea! But my fried is still mad at me for doing that – she fell in love with the sample of En Passant that I sent, and it’s become an expensive habit for her!

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      • Omega says:
        18 May 2021 at 8:42 pm

        Oops:)

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  15. irisjasmine says:
    18 May 2021 at 11:34 am

    I’m testing Hiram Green Lustre today. I think it’s tied with Arbole for my favorite from the discovery set. It’s sharpness reminds me of L’ombre dans l’eau, but I find it somehow prettier and easier to wear. The lasting power on skin is my only criticism. I guess I’ll have to carry my samples around!

    I hope everyone is having a good Tuesday!

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    • Robin says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:07 pm

      You are making me want to try Lustre again…I do love L’Ombre.

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  16. lucasai says:
    18 May 2021 at 11:35 am

    I’m rocking some Peng Lai (Berdoues) today 🙂

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    • Robin says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:08 pm

      I was just wondering why they haven’t done another in that series! Or they have and I missed it. Meanwhile I should pull out my elephants.

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    • Kinuknits says:
      18 May 2021 at 7:53 pm

      House siblings ☺️ I’m in Somei Yoshino today.

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  17. SheriG says:
    18 May 2021 at 11:38 am

    I’m in Eva again, and realizing that I was totally wrong when I thought I might not love this enough to justify a FB — it’s a multi-season wonder and I will likely be very boringly consistent with my SOTD for quite some time.

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    • Robin says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:08 pm

      I am green with envy!!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:58 pm

      Nothing wrong at all with a bit of perfume monogamy! ?

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      • Omega says:
        18 May 2021 at 8:47 pm

        Perfume monogamy LOL. I used to be..I can try again..but sometimes a woman likes variety lol

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      • SheriG says:
        18 May 2021 at 11:10 pm

        True! But like Omega says, variety is important. I used to be a serial monogamist, perfume-wise … but then the rabbit hole got me. ?

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    • sistine says:
      18 May 2021 at 7:27 pm

      It looks amazing. Waft some over here please!

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      • SheriG says:
        18 May 2021 at 11:08 pm

        Flapping my arms in your general direction – LOL!

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  18. Isabella says:
    18 May 2021 at 11:39 am

    Today dawned as a “Who you gonna call?” day, and the answer to that question is always “No. 19!” Off I go into the woods, smelling green and fierce and capable.

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    • Catanosmia says:
      18 May 2021 at 3:05 pm

      I love that description! Green, fierce and capable is better than most of the ad copy that has been produced recently!

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    • sistine says:
      18 May 2021 at 7:28 pm

      For me, the answer is always Jenny. At 6578309.

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  19. Lovestosmellgood says:
    18 May 2021 at 11:40 am

    Ciao !
    Love extreme, again
    Breaking out the espadrilles for the hot ? weather today
    Feeling not so great today, maybe seasonal allergies but my head is so foggy and I had a bit of vertigo.

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    • Marjorie Rose says:
      18 May 2021 at 12:07 pm

      Ugh, vertigo is no fun! I keep dramamine in my bedside table, because about once a year or so, I wake up so vertiginous I wouldn’t be able to safely get to the bathroom to get it!

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        18 May 2021 at 1:08 pm

        I try massaging my pressure points but this time I was holding onto the kitchen sink for dear life

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      18 May 2021 at 1:41 pm

      Ugh, I hope you feel better soon! Vertigo isn’t fun….

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    • tulipani says:
      18 May 2021 at 2:14 pm

      Sorry to hear about the vertigo, it’s so unbearably awful! There are many youtube videos with vertigo cures, how to re-balance your inner ear fluid. Might be worth a try, if that’s what’s causing your vertigo.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:57 pm

      Blech! Vertigo sucks, hardcore.

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    • Isabella says:
      18 May 2021 at 8:22 pm

      Oh, vertigo is the worst! I’ve dealt with it off and on over the years and daily allergy meds seem to be keeping it at bay. I hope you feel better soon (and I’ll bet your feet are looking awesome in your espadrilles!)

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  20. floragal says:
    18 May 2021 at 11:40 am

    SOTD: Paris-Venise by Chanel.. enjoying this for a spring/summer light floral with some vanilla. Nice!

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  21. Amyitis says:
    18 May 2021 at 1:04 pm

    Haven’t been here for too long. Life is crazy busy.
    Wore Eau de Rochas (body lotion and EDT) today and it hummed along all day. Really very classy.
    Off topic, whoever recommended Mossad 101 on NST: Thank you! We’ve watched both seasons and then three seasons of Fauda. Really very good. We’ve also been watching French films and series on Netflix: lots of period dramas. Have a good week, folks!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      18 May 2021 at 1:09 pm

      I am watching a French series Call my Agent.

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      • Isabella says:
        18 May 2021 at 8:23 pm

        That’s a fun one!

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    • tulipani says:
      18 May 2021 at 2:13 pm

      My sister has been recommending Fauda for awhile now, I really should queue it up!

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    • Aurora says:
      18 May 2021 at 3:53 pm

      You smell very summery.

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  22. She-ra says:
    18 May 2021 at 1:06 pm

    Sampling Kayali Vanilla 28 today…good vanilla w/ flowers, musk and amber…reminds me of the Missions and SDV. I ordered a spray coffret from their website yesterday as they had 25% off (no affiliation). I am always down for small sizes (especially sprays!) and trying new stuff. I really wish Luckyscent would do their samples w/ sprays. Le sigh.

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    • Catanosmia says:
      18 May 2021 at 3:07 pm

      Wow, that’s a nice comparison. I didn’t pay attention to this release but I will have to give it a try.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:47 pm

      I used to buy 2 sets of the samples when they were doing those sample sets but I stopped doing that (buying samples from LuckyScent) when I realized my hit rate was close to zero ??‍♀️

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  23. therabbitsflower says:
    18 May 2021 at 1:43 pm

    It’s been a minute since I’ve commented even though I’m still reading the SOTD posts, usually a day or two behind. I really don’t know why since I’m not particularly busy right now, but here I am again. ?

    Since it’s cooler today with a high in the upper 50s, I’m wearing Aramis Calligraphy Rose. I’m not a huge rose perfume fan, but this one is gorgeous – jammy rose with resins, incense, and amber.

    I have still participated in CPs even though I haven’t commented. Last week I enjoyed listening to Stevie Wonder and wore Mandarine Basilic on Friday to match the fun, happy feeling most of his songs provide.

    Anyone who owns a Frassai bottle – how easy are they to spray? I’m thinking of hosting a split for Blondine, but I want to make sure I won’t hate decanting it.

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    • tulipani says:
      18 May 2021 at 2:12 pm

      Love Calligraphy Rose, it’s so wonderful for a cooler day!

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        18 May 2021 at 11:51 pm

        Yes, it was perfect today!

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    • Lisa D says:
      18 May 2021 at 3:07 pm

      Chiming in to say that you smell gorgeous! Calligraphy Rose is one of my favorites, and, like you, I’m not even that much of a rose lover when it comes to perfume. Calligraphy Saffron is my favorite of the bunch, though.

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        18 May 2021 at 11:58 pm

        Thank you! I’ve never tried Calligraphy Saffron. I’ve almost blind bought a bottle a couple times, but ultimately 100ml is way more than I need. if you’re ever interested in swapping away a decant, I’ve got lots of swap options.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:55 pm

      Smelling gorgeous in Calligraphy Rose! ?

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        18 May 2021 at 11:58 pm

        Thanks!

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    • Isabella says:
      18 May 2021 at 8:24 pm

      Ooo — I *am* a rose lover and that sounds like a beauty!

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        19 May 2021 at 12:01 am

        You should let me send you a decant. I have a 100ml bottle that I’ll never get through. I also have some other rose perfumes that need a new home. I was going to make a freebie post soon, but I’d love to send them to you. Send me an email at my NST username at gmail. ?

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  24. foxbins says:
    18 May 2021 at 1:56 pm

    I can still smell the remnants of Salome on my over-shirt cuffs this morning, so I put on some Chanel Gardenia parfum hoping to make a dirty flower. It’s working surprisingly well.

    I can’t decide if I should continue moving the woodpile this morning, go to Ikea to look at cabinets, or make a run to Costco, so while I decide I will sit in the recliner 😉

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    • Ede97005 says:
      18 May 2021 at 2:21 pm

      Sitting in the recliner is an excellent choice!

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    • Robin says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:10 pm

      Foxbins, your planning goes about the same as my planning 🙂

      But I can promise you I would end up at Ikea, given the choice.

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    • cazaubon says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:32 pm

      I ended up going to Costco, having neither a woodpile nor an Ikea. 🙂

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  25. Vee says:
    18 May 2021 at 2:01 pm

    Wearing Portrait of a Lady for the first time (from a sample) and oh, wow! It really is as beautiful as people say!

    Drinking Fortnum & Mason Queen Anne tea. I need a job that sends me to London a few times a year so that I can keep a steady supply of loose leaf from the F&M’s bulk tea counter. 🙂

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    • tannina says:
      18 May 2021 at 3:02 pm

      The tea counter is really great, I would like to visit again, when flying is possible again for me.

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    • Marjorie Rose says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:05 pm

      PoaL isn’t for me, but I do love how maximalist it is! Big, bold, and unapologetic.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:51 pm

      POAL is one of my most enjoyed of the FM perfumes that I have tried so far.

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    • Isabella says:
      18 May 2021 at 8:26 pm

      I actually broke my long no-buy streak yesterday for a small bottle of POAL. It’s a bit aspirational for me, in that whenever I wear it I wonder, “Is my hair too messy? Do I have grass seeds stuck in my socks? Is anyone judging the inside of my car?” But, it’s good to have something to aspire to!

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  26. tulipani says:
    18 May 2021 at 2:10 pm

    Same as therabbitsflower, I haven’t commented in a few days but I’ve been reading along. I enjoyed the haikus over the weekend!

    I think I’ve been having some anxiety about upcoming social gatherings. A group of girlfriends wants to have dinner out, and I’m just feeling mentally unready. Many things about the dinner is bothering me: the late meeting time, the distance, the size of the group. I really want to not go, but I have no good excuse. And I’m getting mad at myself for making such a big deal out of this. It’s a few hours of your life, you’ll survive! Anyone else feeling like they’ve gotten much more introverted in the past year?

    I wore Dancing Roses this morning but just scrubbed it off because I don’t really care too much for the drydown. I might go spritz on some Lost Cherry now for more cherry!

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    • Ede97005 says:
      18 May 2021 at 2:18 pm

      There is nothing wrong in feeling anxious; this year has been VERY traumatizing, and many of us are suffering through low grade PTSD. Give yourself time and grace.

      If you feel uncomfortable, DON’T GO. If anything about this year has a silver lining, it’s realizing that I have to respect boundaries for my self and others. Please do that for yourself.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      18 May 2021 at 2:19 pm

      I am in the same boat with you regarding anxiety. Going back to normal is not going to be an easy task for me. I am and still will be wearing a mask, despite the new guidance. And that also creates anxiety, considering most people here are not wearing a mask anymore. We will survive!

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    • Vee says:
      18 May 2021 at 3:44 pm

      You have several good reasons not to go:
      -you feel mentally unready
      -the meeting time is too late
      -the meeting place is too far away
      -the size of the group is too big/small
      -you really want to not go
      Each, alone, would be a good reason not to go. It’s OK not to be ready yet. And it is OK if “yet” is a far way off.

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    • Marjorie Rose says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:05 pm

      Nodding in agreement with everyone above and sending you self-compassionate (distanced) hugs! Listen to yourself and your needs. Nothing necessary comes from “tearing off the band-aide” in this case. It’s ok to dip your toe in rather than dive into the deep end (to totally mix my metaphors!).

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    • hajusuuri says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:50 pm

      What everyone said…only do the things you’re comfortable doing.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:50 pm

      If you aren’t ready for that sort of social event, don’t go. You wouldn’t be happy or have a good time if you did.

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    • cazaubon says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:34 pm

      The fact that you don’t want to go is a good enough reason not to.

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    • She-ra says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:41 pm

      Agree w/ what others have said. It’s ok to ease back into events and not go if you’re not ready. I am an introvert and getting back into social events makes me anxious. Might help to do something small w/ a close friend or two and then progress up…that is my plan whenever I choose to embark on it.?We did have one vaccinated friend of Mr. She-ra’s over for dinner in the backyard over the weekend where we all consumed entirely too much Thai food 😉 but I don’t think I’m ready to go out w/ larger groups to venues yet.

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    • sistine says:
      18 May 2021 at 7:33 pm

      Hugs to you. That’s hard. But you don’t have to go, and if you’re uncomfortable about the very idea, then wait until another time.

      I might suggest honestly communicating with your friends and telling them you’re not comfortable yet. If they’re good friends, they’ll want to know where you are mentally.

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    • Isabella says:
      18 May 2021 at 8:30 pm

      Adding my voice to the chorus — I hope you can feel comfortable respecting your instincts and easing back into social contacts in a way that works for you, without any guilt or sense that you need to ‘keep up’ with others. I’m feeling very wary myself, but am taking baby steps as they feel appropriate and *those* moments are turning out to be very sweet and reassuring. But only because I’m not rushing myself! Your excuses all sound perfectly valid and your friends should understand.

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    • tulipani says:
      18 May 2021 at 8:58 pm

      Wow, thank you all for chiming in, and making me feel like I’m not being a big baby about this! It’s very hard not to feel like something’s wrong with me when no one else in the group has any hesitation and they’re all raring to go.

      Thank you for reminding me that my feelings are valid and that it’s ok that I’m not comfortable with going. I’ll have to think about what I’ll say or do, it’s a biggish group and I’m not very close to everyone, only a couple of them.

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  27. Ede97005 says:
    18 May 2021 at 2:15 pm

    Happy Tuesday all!

    1) Lovely cloudy day with a high of 62F. I am wearing Bohemian Bluebells.

    2) My kitchen set arrived! I have to triple check the shopping list along with the manifest, but I think I got everything from IKEA. I also ordered a sink off eBay, a faucet from FB Marketplace (!) and knobs/pulls from The Bezos SuperYacht- the savings all together was $300 doing it this way.

    A similar configuration of the IKEA kitchen from Home Depot was $12000; from IKEA it was $4300.

    Now, the fun begins! 🙂

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    • Marjorie Rose says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:02 pm

      Oh, I’ll be so interested to follow this project! I want to put in IKEA cupboards, a utility sink and a counter in the basement laundry, so we have a proper laundry space. I don’t like the IKEA sinks–I didn’t think of checking ebay! Do let us know how it’s going!

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      • Ede97005 says:
        18 May 2021 at 4:20 pm

        The IKEA sinks are truly meh! But your idea is excellent. There are laundry room set ups at IKEA by the airport, so when things feel more secure and calmer you should go check it out, then play with the room designer.

        eBay sells everything- a couple of hipster friends of mine bought HOUSES in Kansas on eBay- and so I decided to check there for sinks. I found what I wanted, at a great price, and I got free shipping to the house as well, so score! The remaining piece is countertop!

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        • Marjorie Rose says:
          18 May 2021 at 5:04 pm

          Buying a house on ebay. Wow. Just wow. I cannot imagine being that brave! Shipping would have been the thing I assumed would make it an unreasonable price, but you will inspire me to take a look.

          I did wander through IKEA after I was fully vaccinated, but the crowds turned me off. Did you use their consulting service? Maybe I’ll schedule an early appointment on like a Tuesday or something and hope for less company.

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          • Marjorie Rose says:
            18 May 2021 at 5:04 pm

            LOL. Shipping on a sink, not shipping on a house. In case that was unclear. 😀

          • Ede97005 says:
            18 May 2021 at 6:53 pm

            I did use their measurement service and because I live in Parkrose I was able to go in on a weekday morning, so I avoided the worse of the crowds. Weekends are REALLY crowded there and you may need to wait in an outside line!

    • Robin says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:20 pm

      Oh yay, how exciting!! (And yes, do triple check…been there!)

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    • hajusuuri says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:52 pm

      How exciting! You mentioned a progress blog — do please let us know about your fragrant kitchen ?

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  28. tannina says:
    18 May 2021 at 3:05 pm

    Finally thunked my decant of Untitled. I still have a partial bottle of Untitled L’Eau, so no need to buy it again soon.

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    • majokkobiachan says:
      18 May 2021 at 3:15 pm

      Untitled sounds great!!

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  29. majokkobiachan says:
    18 May 2021 at 3:13 pm

    Nozknoz gave me a wonderful idea of looking up Bvlgari PerfumeeThe Blue… fragrantica says it is powdery first and foremost. I love powdery. I am also a huge tea lover – it is a tea-violet-lavender-iris aromatic fragrance. Need I say more? It is right up my alley. I will try ‘n get a sample somehow and I will definitely post my thoughts once I do.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:49 pm

      That Bvlgari is definitely worth a try. It’s a lovely warm/hot weather scent.

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    • nozknoz says:
      18 May 2021 at 7:59 pm

      Yay, looking forward to your review!

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    • Omega says:
      18 May 2021 at 8:48 pm

      I never did try that one..way overdue.

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  30. Lisa D says:
    18 May 2021 at 3:15 pm

    I’m wearing several spritzes of BDK Gris Charnel, and smelling marvelous. Lots of people get a strong fig note with this, but for me, it is much more a spicy sandalwood.

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  31. Gaynor says:
    18 May 2021 at 3:27 pm

    Thinking about the CP, I think nearly any perfume would work for World Meditation Day – I find spraying on a perfume, closing my eyes and sniffing deeply to be deeply relaxing 🙂
    Having said that, I will go with the incense theme today, Guerlain’s Bois d’Armenie.

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    • cazaubon says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:37 pm

      You smell wonderful! So sad that BdA is discontinued.

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  32. Sapphire says:
    18 May 2021 at 3:59 pm

    Zoologist Bee on one side (thank you, Hajusuuri!) and Jo Malone Golden Vetiver and Vanilla on the other. Settling in to get some work done.

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    • allo says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:58 pm

      I meant to follow up earlier to see how you’re enjoy IUNX Talc. You inspired me to place an order myself…

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      • Sapphire says:
        18 May 2021 at 6:51 pm

        I am enjoying it very much. It’s a quiet scent, but elegant and calm. I get a little anosmic to it after awhile, but that’s OK. Just means I can change scents at the end of the day.

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        • allo says:
          18 May 2021 at 7:03 pm

          I’m glad you’re enjoying it! It is an ethereal fragrance.

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      • nozknoz says:
        18 May 2021 at 8:50 pm

        I love Iunx Talc!

        I got it during the pandemic, and I can’t wait to have a chance to wear it around unmasked friends.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:54 pm

      Woo hoo! Zoologist Bee and JM Golden Vanilla sound like a great combination. I will have to try that!

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    • Kinuknits says:
      18 May 2021 at 8:00 pm

      How do you like both? Is there one you prefer? Both sound interesting, but lockdown has kiboshed any trips to smell…

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      • Sapphire says:
        18 May 2021 at 8:59 pm

        I like both of them. Prefer Bee since it is kind of a warm, sweet, golden skin scent. GV&V has a slight bitterness to it from the vetiver, luckily not too much for my taste.

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  33. Dorsey says:
    18 May 2021 at 4:06 pm

    Sampling JHAG Invisible Musc. It’s…exactly as advertised.

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    • Marjorie Rose says:
      18 May 2021 at 4:08 pm

      Ha!

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    • Isabella says:
      18 May 2021 at 8:31 pm

      And worth every penny, I’m sure!

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  34. Marjorie Rose says:
    18 May 2021 at 4:07 pm

    Finally settled onto a SOTD–Chanel No. 5 edp, current formulation. It’s one of my easy-and-always-good scents.

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    • Robin says:
      18 May 2021 at 11:30 pm

      Nobody can argue with No 5 🙂

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  35. Nancyleandros says:
    18 May 2021 at 4:35 pm

    We’re having a break in the rainy weather, so I’m checking in before I head to the grocery store. I’m in Norell New York from a NM sample, probably in 2015 or so. It’s a retro green floral and immediately reminded of something my mom would have worn. She might have worn the original release, actually.

    Tried Sorriso early in the morning. It’s supposed to be orange plus non sweet dark chocolate. It is that, but it didn’t really move me.

    Took the Wild One for a walk also, which she sorely needed after two days of rain. If puppy ain’t happy, then nobody’s happy, I guess! ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:48 pm

      Did you make it back from getting groceries before the rain returned?

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        18 May 2021 at 7:22 pm

        No, I had to camp out in the car for a few minutes, but it passed quickly. ?

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    • sistine says:
      18 May 2021 at 7:35 pm

      I think I got that same sample! Was it in a GWP? I really liked it.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        18 May 2021 at 9:12 pm

        No, I think it was handed to me as I entered the store. A 1.5ml vial in a somewhat oversized gold and white box. That would be funny if we have the exact same sample!

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  36. Aurora says:
    18 May 2021 at 5:10 pm

    Wearing AC Vanille Insensée today, the temperature is still rather cool for May.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 5:47 pm

      My hot weather may be headed your way after a few days time! ?

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  37. Jalapeno says:
    18 May 2021 at 5:46 pm

    It’s been a surprisingly eventful Tuesday here. Mr. Jalapeno got his second COVID shot today. Meanwhile, there is a forest fire burning in another part of the county, but it’s not close to me, and I can’t smell any smoke. I’ll take that as a partial win.

    SOTD = Scentgrrl Tilting At Windmills Cologne by Soivohle. Thunk goes the sample!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:04 pm

      I hope he’s not suffering I’ll effects.

      Congrats on the thunk!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        18 May 2021 at 6:58 pm

        Update: I checked up on Mr. Jalapeno a few minutes ago, and he said “I’m starting to feel it now.” We shall see how he feels tomorrow.

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        • sistine says:
          18 May 2021 at 7:36 pm

          Fingers crossed that it’s a very minor set if side effects!!

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          • Jalapeno says:
            18 May 2021 at 8:58 pm

            So far, he has the same sore arm that I had. Feels like it’s been smacked a few times with a baseball bat.

        • hajusuuri says:
          18 May 2021 at 10:27 pm

          Do you still have soup? ?

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    • SheriG says:
      18 May 2021 at 11:17 pm

      Yay for Mr. Jalapeno’s vax! I hope he skates through with minimal after-effects.

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    • Aurora says:
      19 May 2021 at 3:34 pm

      Hoping Mr. J symptoms have remained mild.

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  38. hajusuuri says:
    18 May 2021 at 6:03 pm

    SOTD = Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka

    The bottle from the split 3 years ago (?) lives on, down to the last 8mL or so. I will try to thunk it this year but maybe by next year is more realistic. BUB is waiting in the wings.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CPB6Fo4BO3F/?utm_medium=copy_link

    In other news, we just got an email stating that we no longer need to wear a mask if we’re vaccinated AND we recorded it in the vaccination tool I mentioned here about a month ago. So I recorded mine but did not upload the card. I have a question that is pending an answer. Also, it is an honor system because I am not carrying anything with me that proves that I had been vaccinated. Therefore, my concern about the mask mandate being dropped and relying on others to do the right thing just ratcheted up several notches. We’re still keeping the social distancing though so there’s that. Also, because I am in a leased building, I will need to follow the landlord’s guidance and I need to gather some intelligence on that. Maybe I just need to learn to live with the virus ???‍♀️?

    Oh, and the tax returns got done yesterday. Wahoo!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:05 pm

      By the way, way too hot, way too soon! ?

      82 degrees right now. The A/C was turned on yesterday.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:10 pm

      Yeah, tomorrow is supposed to be July-like weather!

      Had to turn on the A/C for a bit Sunday, then decided to keep it on all day yesterday.

      Mr. Jalapeno came home saying that the only thing he felt was some soreness where he had the shot. He even went to Costco after his vax! But he has been rather quiet down in his Man Cave…

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      • hajusuuri says:
        18 May 2021 at 10:19 pm

        I saw your other note that he may be feeling something more than soreness. I hope it resolves quickly!

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    • nozknoz says:
      18 May 2021 at 9:02 pm

      Hajusuuri, perhaps this Q&A will be helpful?

      https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/05/18/masks-cdc-guidance-covid-live-chat/

      Personally, I feel very safe with my Pfizers. Nonetheless, I have some nagging reservations about places like gyms since I am a) old and b) have two of the lesser comorbidities. I remain happy to wear a mask indoors. I’m relieved that I don’t have to think about returning to office work.

      Take good care, your perfume community needs you!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        18 May 2021 at 10:26 pm

        Thank you. I feel very protected by my J&J vaccine and like you, I wouldn’t want to go back to the gym with all the heavy breathing swirling around. As to the Q&A, while the Dr. provided practical advice, she seems to have more trust in others for the honor system than I do.

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  39. MossyBerry says:
    18 May 2021 at 6:27 pm

    SotD Casmir, after coming across Bois de Jasmin’s review of it. I also have a decently priced bottle of the vintage (Lancaster) version on the way. I took a chance because I have a vintage Wish that I just love so “of course” I would like another vintage Chopard, right, huh?? I guess I will claim a few CP points as I meditate on how it is hard for me to resist an inexpensive vintage version of something that I like in the current version. Happy Tuesday and looking forward to Splitmeet, as I have finally understood how decants make life easier for the perfume-mad.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 6:59 pm

      Let us know what you think of the vintage version of Casmir!

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      • MossyBerry says:
        18 May 2021 at 7:43 pm

        Will do! If it is fabulous, I’d be happy to send you a decant.

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        • Jalapeno says:
          18 May 2021 at 8:57 pm

          That’s really nice of you! Thanks!

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  40. cazaubon says:
    18 May 2021 at 6:40 pm

    Got rained and hailed on coming out of Costco today. Now curled up with the dog wearing Bottega Profumeria Gourmand.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 8:58 pm

      Eeeeeeep!

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      • cazaubon says:
        18 May 2021 at 10:58 pm

        It was slightly shocking. But then we laughed!

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  41. sistine says:
    18 May 2021 at 7:38 pm

    I’m wearing Escentric 2. I’ll probably finish my 100 ml bottle by this time next year, and it will make me sad – it’s kind of been my scent soundtrack since 2014.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 May 2021 at 8:56 pm

      Would you consider re-upping on that?

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      • sistine says:
        19 May 2021 at 5:10 am

        Maybe? I do have a lot of other fabulous perfume, so I’m undecided about buying another bottle.

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    • nozknoz says:
      18 May 2021 at 9:05 pm

      I’m not sure I ever tried that one. Fragrantica says it has elderflower, which I love. ?

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  42. thegoddessrena says:
    18 May 2021 at 11:21 pm

    Sampling Avant Gardenia today. Pretty but I don’t need a full bottle

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