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Tuesday scent of the day 5/25

Posted by Robin on 25 May 2021 191 Comments

It's Tuesday plus Towel Day (for interstellar hitchhikers) and Geek Pride Day. (And a reminder: the splitmeet is still open!) What fragrance are you wearing?

I am packing up to head home from the beach. Tea at the moment is Numi Aged Earl Grey. I am not in the mood for any of the fragrances I have with me, so I will wait until I get home and pick something.

Reminder: 5/28 will be Summer Vacation Friday...wear a fragrance that reminds you of a favorite vacation, that fits an upcoming vacation, or that would work for a vacation you wish you could take. (If it's winter where you are, adjust accordingly.)

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 DSC04017-02 [cropped] by Suzy Hazelwood at flickr; public domain.

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  1. majokkobiachan says:
    25 May 2021 at 9:30 am

    Have a safe trip back home, Robin!!

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:28 am

      Thank you! It’s not far — most of the danger is in what shape my house will be in when I get there since my son was there the whole time and my husband part of the time. Ha.

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        25 May 2021 at 10:35 am

        Oh, that will be fun….. perhaps son and hubby are in a mad dash to clean up and you’ll be pleasantly surprised??

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        • Robin says:
          25 May 2021 at 10:46 am

          Ha, no.

          But if my son took care of all my plants like he promised, that will be nice :-)

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          • SmokeyToes says:
            25 May 2021 at 11:09 am

            Oh, let’s hope!
            I have a brown thumb, I tell friends I’m happy to watch their pets (and they’ll be loved like they are my own pet and in great shape) but don’t expect their plants to be alive…. :grin:

        • teebear says:
          25 May 2021 at 2:09 pm

          Hahahaha I always think that when I come home from work tours – and often Mr. Teebear has done his version of “cleaning”. Which takes my version of cleaning down from 5 days to just 4 ?

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          • Robin says:
            25 May 2021 at 4:13 pm

            I am not meaning to diss on Mr. NST, and if I was on a work tour I am quite sure Mr. NST would do his best to chip in on the housework and maybe even pick up a few stray groceries.

            But in this case, when he was only able to join me for the 2 long weekends because he was working the rest of the time while I was laying on the beach, pretty sure no.

      • majokkobiachan says:
        25 May 2021 at 3:16 pm

        Oh I see, :)

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  2. perfumelover67 says:
    25 May 2021 at 9:38 am

    Safe travels, Robin!

    Wearing Prada infusion de Mimosa in copious amounts to be able to smell it thru my mask. It is working so nicely! This scent always puts a smile on my face.

    Happy Tuesday! ?

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:29 am

      So glad you have a smile on your face today pl67!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 May 2021 at 10:32 am

        ?

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    • Baby Dumpling says:
      25 May 2021 at 11:23 am

      I love the Prada infusions.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        25 May 2021 at 11:26 am

        I really like that line. They are all pretty scents and very easy to wear.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:52 pm

      “Puts a smile on my face every time” is another kind of perfume that everyone should have in their scent inventory.

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  3. apsara says:
    25 May 2021 at 9:45 am

    Rough and tumble sleep. Rose Ta’if for a warm day.
    Safe travels, Robin!

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:29 am

      Ah, you smell great. Maybe that is what I will put on when I get home.

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      25 May 2021 at 11:59 am

      Read your comment as “tumble weed sleep” and thought, how apt!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 May 2021 at 6:56 pm

        I’ve had some of that “tumble weed sleep” lately! Tossing and turning all night.

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  4. Lovestosmellgood says:
    25 May 2021 at 9:58 am

    Safe travels Robin
    Tea is Vanille from MF

    Dry hair curly friends or straight, I have been using Aretga Raindance moisture milk spray and curls are happy and hydrated. No affiliation

    SOTD Love Extreme
    I decided this is my fragrance for emerging out of the darkness of covid and stepping into the light smelling better than ever.
    Summer vacation for this fragrance would be sitting on a beach in Turkey eating Turkish delight

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:24 am

      Ohhh, thanks for the information! I’m always on the lookout for new curly-girl products. Now I have Turkish delight on the brain! :grin:

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        25 May 2021 at 10:35 am

        Also I love the tinted moisturizer you recommended. I am using it up fast

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          25 May 2021 at 11:13 am

          That’s awesome! I am glad it’s working for you!
          The texture and lightweight moisture is one of the best that I’ve found. Their vitamin C serum is great also.

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          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            25 May 2021 at 11:20 am

            Ok, next time they have a deal I will try the V c

      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        25 May 2021 at 10:36 am

        I need a good shop to buy Turkish delight

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    • Dilana says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:44 am

      I join in the the thanks. Too many products (and hairdressers) assume that curly hair girls just want their hair to be straighter.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        25 May 2021 at 11:21 am

        Not me , I love the curls

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        • SmokeyToes says:
          25 May 2021 at 12:30 pm

          Ditto! I love my curls…

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        25 May 2021 at 12:32 pm

        I’d add, too many stylists love playing with our kinky curly hair not realizing they shouldn’t (the more you mess with it, the bigger it gets).
        Or they put enough product on post-cut that I’m flammable.
        :shock:

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    • madtowngirl says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:45 am

      Stepping into the light smelling better than ever. ?I have not smelled this one, but I love that description.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        25 May 2021 at 11:20 am

        It smells like Turkish delight

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    • cazaubon says:
      25 May 2021 at 11:08 am

      You smell great, and love the imagery of stepping into the light!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 May 2021 at 6:55 pm

      Gorgeous metaphor about stepping into the light. ✨

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  5. Barqs says:
    25 May 2021 at 9:59 am

    I have a few scents going on today. Primarily, Jo Malone Yellow Hibiscus, which was a birthday gift from my sister. With this gift came a few samples, JM Gardenia & Oud and Violet & Amber. I lightly spritzed the latter two. All three are really not me, but I love my sister for giving me the Yellow Hibiscus, so I am wearing it, hoping it grows on me.

    Thank you all for the kind words yesterday regarding the passing of my dog last Saturday. Your compassion meant so much.

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    • Barqs says:
      25 May 2021 at 9:59 am

      Safe travels Robin. You will be reunited with your perfume soon :)

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      • Robin says:
        25 May 2021 at 10:30 am

        Thank you! And that was so sweet of your sister.

        Hope you are well, Barqs.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:36 am

      So sorry about your dog!
      Hugs ?

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    • cazaubon says:
      25 May 2021 at 11:09 am

      I am so sorry about the loss of your sweet dog, hugs.

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    • Aurora says:
      25 May 2021 at 3:22 pm

      So sorry for this sad event, hope happy memories will comfort you.

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    • Calypso says:
      25 May 2021 at 6:31 pm

      I am so very sorry about your dog. It’s worse somehow that you had hopes lifted and then dashed. Having said goodbye to many furry friends, I definitely sympathize. It’s just very hard.

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    • ringthing says:
      25 May 2021 at 6:46 pm

      I’m so sorry to hear about your beloved dog, our furry friends just don’t live long enough yet there’s nothing better than the companionship we have with them.

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    • teebear says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:23 pm

      So sorry about the loss of your furry best friend, and still glad for all the time you had together (it can never be long enough!!!)

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  6. PriscillaE says:
    25 May 2021 at 10:04 am

    Have a great trip back Robin. I’m wearing au The Rouge today, since it was the only au The version I could find in my mini box. Time to put the box in order. Also I need a bigger box. Maybe just another box. Something.

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:31 am

      LOL — or a full sized cabinet, right?

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      • pixel says:
        25 May 2021 at 11:28 am

        I am thinking that it may be time to go for the cabinet. My husband has finally realized that there’s perfume stashed all over the house.

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        • Oakland Fresca says:
          25 May 2021 at 12:02 pm

          :rolling_on_the_floor_laughing:

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          • Oakland Fresca says:
            25 May 2021 at 12:03 pm

            Hmmmm I was hoping the emoji would work!

          • Oakland Fresca says:
            25 May 2021 at 12:04 pm

            :oops:

        • Jalapeno says:
          25 May 2021 at 6:54 pm

          Uh oh. Busted!

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        • allo says:
          25 May 2021 at 6:57 pm

          Conjures up such a great picture.

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        • teebear says:
          25 May 2021 at 7:24 pm

          LOL!

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  7. pyramus says:
    25 May 2021 at 10:06 am

    From an ancient sample, Isabela Capeto, which opens with a Lutens-esque explosion of pepper and cedar and then turns into an osmanthus scent with a lot of edge to it, sharp vetiver and spices. The bottle makes it clear that it’s meant as a women’s scent but it’s completely genderless and quite wonderful. If it’s still available anywhere in the world, I can’t find any evidence of it: what a shame.

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:32 am

      OH wow, forgot those existed! In the red doll, right?

      https://nstperfume.com/2007/09/23/ungaro-by-emanuel-ungaro-isabela-capeto-perfume-new-fragrances/

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      • pyramus says:
        25 May 2021 at 12:02 pm

        Yes, the red doll with the button face. It bears more than a passing similarity to some Lutens scents but in truth I’d buy it on the spot if I found a bottle. It’s exactly my kind of thing.

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        • Robin says:
          25 May 2021 at 12:26 pm

          If I had ever seen this one (or the white one, isabela capeto 2) in person, I would have been pretty helpless. How can you not want that bottle?

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        • PriscillaE says:
          25 May 2021 at 1:49 pm

          I just bought a bottle from eBay. I would have let you know it was available if I had read your comment first.

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          • pyramus says:
            25 May 2021 at 4:53 pm

            Oh, that’s okay — I’m trying to get to the bottom of a ludicrous number of samples (which is why I wore this one) and I have so many other scents besides. I hope you enjoy it!

  8. galbanumgal says:
    25 May 2021 at 10:06 am

    Hope the trip home goes quickly, Robin. Forgot to post this yesterday on Dylan’s bday–a cover I wasn’t aware of till recently, and it’s fantastic~
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gho1Akn6GyI

    A sticky day here, may try to dig up Eau D’Hadrien.

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:42 am

      It’s a short drive and is not bad even when there is traffic, which is not likely today.

      Nice cover – had not seen that one.

      I assume some of you saw the news of the new Chrissie Hynde album, but here she is doing Big Girl Now

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtFacL-alv0

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    • Dilana says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:52 am

      Wow. Odd how well his debonaire vocals work with that song. I can just imagine him as the black sheep son of a minor knight in the castle; the only one with true insight in the Court.

      Anyone know who that guitarist was.

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      • galbanumgal says:
        25 May 2021 at 12:28 pm

        Thanks for posting The Pretenders.

        Guitarist on All Along the Watchtower is Oliver Thompson.

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

      ? Very good cover.

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      25 May 2021 at 5:13 pm

      I have the CD–haven’t listened to it in years: Dylanesque Thanks for posting.

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  9. SmokeyToes says:
    25 May 2021 at 10:30 am

    Hi all, SOTD is Tiempe Passate by Antonia’s Flowers – a favorite beachy scent. I love the salty skin vibe and amber notes.
    Safe travels, Robin! The last day of vacation always makes me a little sad…

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    • madtowngirl says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:39 am

      Me too.☹️

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:44 am

      It makes me sad too! But I have more places than usual to stay at the beach this year so I may be able to spend more time here this year than usual.

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        25 May 2021 at 11:14 am

        I am jonesing for a beach vacation…. I am living vicariously through you.
        My aunts and uncles are making their annual trek back to Long Island to their beach house on Long Island Sound… Totally envious.

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        • Robin says:
          25 May 2021 at 4:15 pm

          I hear you! I was not at the beach for more than a couple hours in 2020, so I am going to take all the time I can get this year.

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          • SmokeyToes says:
            25 May 2021 at 6:23 pm

            After all Robin, we need our vitamin D!
            I have fond memories of beach days with my aunts, big jugs of sweet iced tea and reading a few books.

    • allo says:
      25 May 2021 at 6:59 pm

      Love that scent and you smell amazing!

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  10. madtowngirl says:
    25 May 2021 at 10:39 am

    Safe travels back home Robin.
    I’m continuing with my beachy scents and today is SOL Cheirosa ‘62 EDP by Sol de Janeiro. Uh, yeah, that’s a mouthful. I’m not familiar with this brand at all. This has notes of pistachio, caramel, jasmine and vanilla. I’ve never been to Brazil and this is probably the closest I’m gonna get. lol. This gets mixed reviews on fragrantica as far as longevity so I’ll see how it goes for me. I did spray hajusuuri style.? So far, I like it. It does smell beachy but it veers on the edge of sweet and on a hot and humid day it might feel syrupy and sickly. I guess I need to try this brand’s bum bum cream.
    During my online schooling, something had to give and for me it was housework. Now I’m playing catch up. Yesterday was a deep dive in the kitchen including under appliances and tops and fronts of cabinets. I not necessarily I huge fan of the cleaning process but I love a clean house!

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:45 am

      Housework can always wait, but then yeah, you have to catch up! That is what I will be doing the rest of the week…housework & errands & chores.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:57 am

      oops, typos in that last sentence, but you all knew what I meant?‍♀️

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  11. happy888cat says:
    25 May 2021 at 10:41 am

    Good morning. Have a safe trip back Robin!
    I am wearing Black Orchid EdP layered over the Parfum. Might be overkill but I smell goooood ?

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    • Omega says:
      25 May 2021 at 2:24 pm

      No such thing as overkill in my book lol

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    • ringthing says:
      25 May 2021 at 6:48 pm

      That sounds wonderful!

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  12. Dilana says:
    25 May 2021 at 10:58 am

    SOTD: Nuit de Bakelite from a just arrived sample.
    My immediate first thought was “Oh, so this what they took Carnal Flower from.”
    To me Carnal Flower is a tuberose soliflore where you smell the tuberose and the dirt beneath it. In Nuit de Bakelite you are smelling the dirt on a path through the woods. At first you smell just a tiny hint of tuberose, which is out of sight but somewhere along the path. As you walk along, the tuberose becomes stronger but is always buried beneath the dirt.

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    • floragal says:
      25 May 2021 at 10:59 am

      This one has always seemed polarizing. Is it like, love or ?

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    • Vee says:
      25 May 2021 at 4:58 pm

      I received a sample of this as an extra in a split with a generous NSTer. After seeing your comment I gave it a spritz. This is not my scent. Not at all. I’m impressed with anyone who can carry this off.

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  13. floragal says:
    25 May 2021 at 10:58 am

    I’m wearing what has been described as “haunting”; SOTD: Dune

    Might be an interesting poll around Halloween ;)

    Been thinking a lot about the beach with some friends vacationing at beaches this week and weather really warming up. Sun, sand, saltwater, I want it all!

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    • Omega says:
      25 May 2021 at 2:23 pm

      Ooh yes. I would love haunting perfume poll..Midnight Poison comes to mind…hmm lol

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    • ringthing says:
      25 May 2021 at 6:49 pm

      You smell marvelous :)

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 May 2021 at 6:53 pm

      “Yes” to a Haunting Halloween Perfume Poll! ?

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    • ggperfume says:
      1 June 2021 at 11:38 pm

      Haunting Halloween perfume poll – yes, please.

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  14. tannina says:
    25 May 2021 at 11:06 am

    Not too beachy, but needed a green tea summery vibe, so I wore Fan di Fendi Eau Fraiche. This is something I swapped for an unloved bottle. It’s nice and reminds me a lot of EA Green Tea, but with better longevity.

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2021 at 4:15 pm

      Green tea summery vibe sounds great to me!

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  15. cazaubon says:
    25 May 2021 at 11:15 am

    I’m near the beach, but since it’s only 13C and rainy it doesn’t feel like suntan lotion & coconuts. That’s the Pacific northwest for you. Wearing Ambre Russe.

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    • austenfan says:
      25 May 2021 at 12:47 pm

      Smelling very weather appropriate!

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2021 at 4:16 pm

      Yep, that is not beach weather.

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  16. pixel says:
    25 May 2021 at 11:25 am

    SOTD is Un Jardin en Mediterranee

    We had a wonderful time visiting friends this past weekend, so great to see humans in person! I think I have not talked so much in a year.

    I am about caught up with chores now…

    About done with decanting the Shalimar from the splitmeet…

    The Chanel from the splitmeet is supposed to be delivered tomorrow…

    Got an appointment to donate books to the library this afternoon…

    House painters are coming on Thursday (in theory. they were also supposed to come last Friday, and then yesterday, now it’s Thursday)…

    Retirement is so busy!

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    • Omega says:
      25 May 2021 at 2:21 pm

      You smell great..I always liked that Hermes..I’ve been meaning to get a small bottle of it for a while. Hermes is usually a pretty good bet on perfumes in general. I need to catch up on chores! Lol

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 May 2021 at 6:52 pm

      Hope that those painters show up soon!

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  17. Baby Dumpling says:
    25 May 2021 at 11:27 am

    After the stinkfest of Monday and finding I have a small cavity, it is omnia amytheste on my glove and Iris saffron Korres on my arm. Earthy and airy and none of that hideous 90s aquatic note. Whoever thought of that deserves to wear it in isolation as punishment.

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    • Robin says:
      25 May 2021 at 4:17 pm

      Sorry about the cavity Baby Dumpling!

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      • Baby Dumpling says:
        25 May 2021 at 9:46 pm

        Thanks Robin. It’s just a tiny one, probably won’t need any Novocain. It’s more of a precavity so it’s not bad. Not as bad as that awful Halloween perfume! I’m still mad at how awful it was! I had such a great blind buy track record. Same with not having cavities. Should have gone to the body shop. They have great body sprays. I have some pink pepper lychee on now.

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  18. Baby Dumpling says:
    25 May 2021 at 11:31 am

    Oh and I’m having Hibiscus tea. The cheap stuff, from Badia.

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  19. irisjasmine says:
    25 May 2021 at 11:36 am

    Going for summer fun in Byredo Pulp. Such a great, weird fruit salad.

    Hope it was the first of many great beach visits this summer, Robin!

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    • Vee says:
      25 May 2021 at 12:12 pm

      Pulp is so much fun!

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      • Robin says:
        25 May 2021 at 4:17 pm

        Yep!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 May 2021 at 6:51 pm

      Pulp is a great pick for a fun perfume.

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  20. Dawn says:
    25 May 2021 at 11:38 am

    Tried really hard to clean up the house before the heat set in but failed. Just finished what I could while wearing Coco Mademoiselle Intense. About to get into the shower to cool off and make some lunch. It’s either Pleasures or Courtesan for the rest of the day.

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

      Ooooh, it must be hotter there than here!

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  21. Vee says:
    25 May 2021 at 12:21 pm

    Wearing Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache, which is more like a pacific northwest vacation than a beach one, but I prefer the PNW so this works for me. A forest hike, but while eating strawberries and cream. :) My brain is inserting a chocolate note, but I think it is just an association with the strawberry and vanilla notes – the chocolate needs to be in there to round out the neapolitan ice cream. The opening reminds me of Soul of Forest, but not the dry down. Same thing happened with Forest Lungs last week. I think I’m just desperate for a FB of SotF.

    Drinking Gold Coast black tea from Clipper Ship again today.

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

      You smell great Vee!

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    • cazaubon says:
      26 May 2021 at 12:23 am

      Love that one, if I had it with me I’d join you!

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  22. foxbins says:
    25 May 2021 at 12:36 pm

    It rained hard this morning at my house and I was so glad to see it, it has been a dry spring and the ground could use a good soaking. I’m wearing Panthere de Cartier parfum.

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

      Been pretty dry here too.

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    • cazaubon says:
      26 May 2021 at 12:24 am

      You smell fabulous.

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  23. austenfan says:
    25 May 2021 at 12:46 pm

    I’m wearing Ciel d’Opale. Opal has many different colours and so does the Luxembourg sky today. It’s still mostly showery here.
    The fragrance is gorgeous, sweet, warm, happy and uplifting.

    Joining everyone else in wishing you safe travels, Robin. Hoping the house is reasonably clean and the plants are thriving.

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

      I collected WAY too many pandemic plants! Some of them are bound to die eventually, but I am attached to all of them.

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  24. Nancyleandros says:
    25 May 2021 at 1:23 pm

    Hellooo, Tuesday people! I’m in Arquiste Ella, a lovely spring floral that doesn’t remind me of a vacation specifically, but it has a carefree feel to it. I found a second decant of it in my stash, so that makes me happy. ?

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      25 May 2021 at 1:26 pm

      Oh! I should have said, welcome home Robin, I hope your house holds a minimum of mess for you to contend with. ??

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      • Robin says:
        25 May 2021 at 4:21 pm

        I am still at the beach…trying to coordinate a meal with my mom and she is running late. But I will get home tonight!

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    • galbanumgal says:
      25 May 2021 at 1:28 pm

      Ella made me think of a tamer, more restrained version of Ungaro’s Diva—perhaps because of the honey note.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        25 May 2021 at 4:13 pm

        Oh, you’re right! I dabbed on some Diva from a mini, and Diva is a bit greener, but they definitely are in the same family.

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    • austenfan says:
      25 May 2021 at 1:35 pm

      Ella is beautiful, I still have a sample of it somewhere.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        25 May 2021 at 4:21 pm

        It is very pretty. For me, I’m not sure if it’s love or just like a lot. I’d swap for it though, for sure.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 May 2021 at 6:50 pm

      Ooooooh, these comparisons of Ella to Diva are definitely intriguing me!

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    • thegoddessrena says:
      25 May 2021 at 9:02 pm

      Ella is lovely

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  25. She-ra says:
    25 May 2021 at 1:27 pm

    Sampling two from Kayali today: Elixir 11 and Citrus 08. Elixir 11 notes are Red Apple, Rose de Mai Absolute, Jasmine Sambac Absolute, Patchouli, Vanilla. Citrus 08 notes are Bergamot, Pink Grapefruit, Rose Centifolia, Musk, Oakmoss.

    I am preferring the latter which is a nice sharp floral citrus that is also sweet somehow.

    Thanks again for all the supportive comments yesterday. Spoke to my sister yesterday and she is in good spirits.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 May 2021 at 5:23 pm

      Wow…and no vanilla in No.8!

      Glad your sister is in good spirits!

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    • cazaubon says:
      26 May 2021 at 12:25 am

      Glad to hear your sister is doing well!

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  26. SheriG says:
    25 May 2021 at 1:52 pm

    Summer has fled the scene here. Cool and rainy, and I’m in Carthusia 1681 for cozy comfort. I mostly get iris, sandalwood and woody spices from it, but the notes per LS are: Tangerine, bergamot, coriander, thyme, rosemary, iris, neroli, lavender, petitgrain, black pepper, sandalwood, cedarwood, frankincense, ambergris, vanilla, musk. Yummy.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 May 2021 at 5:21 pm

      And we’re going to be getting in full blown summer before the spring is over. Yuck!

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      • SheriG says:
        25 May 2021 at 7:32 pm

        Oh, well, us too – next week is supposed to get into the mid to high 80s. Earlier this week they were predicting the 90s here next week, but they’ve backed off that now. Maybe the forecast for your area will get tamped down a bit too.

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  27. AnniePerfumes says:
    25 May 2021 at 2:11 pm

    SOTD: Vanilla Exquise.
    This is so pretty, such a sophisticated vanilla. I love gourmands, but this is not, to my nose. It is a very enjoyable, takes you through its journey, perfume.
    Happy Tuesday!

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  28. Omega says:
    25 May 2021 at 2:17 pm

    My enabler package to my friend finally got delivered ..no idea why it took USPS a week to deliver, in the same state! Lol. I am curious which ones will be favorites. I put in several samples, minis, decants. I have my favorites out of the bunch, specially, Guerlain and Hermes..so I am curious lol. My friend will be smelling good for a while, this I know. All my friend is truly acquainted with is CK, maybe a couple others. So ya..needed enabling haha.

    I am kinda in cheap thrill mode lately..a cotton candy body spray which seems to do the trick lol. I can be very fussy with gourmands but this is so yummy. Walmart clearance..8oz bottle for 2.50..Definitely a cheap thrill lol.

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    • irisjasmine says:
      25 May 2021 at 6:28 pm

      I have introduced a friend to so many things. She both curses and loves me for it—definitely a perfumista in the making. I hope your friend finds some new loves!

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    • teebear says:
      25 May 2021 at 8:39 pm

      Cheap thrills are great! I’m sure your friend will be thrilled with her enabler pack!

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  29. lucasai says:
    25 May 2021 at 2:50 pm

    I spent this Tuesday wearing Woody Perfecto from Parle Moi de Parfum.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 May 2021 at 5:20 pm

      I have yet to smell this! Good luck on shot #1!

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  30. Aurora says:
    25 May 2021 at 3:49 pm

    Wearing vintage Jardins de Bagatelle EDP which always makes me feel nostalgic in addition to the grey skies and rain today. Everything is fresh and green as May has been on the cool and rainy side.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:35 pm

      You smell wonderful!

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      • Aurora says:
        26 May 2021 at 1:25 pm

        Thank you very much! I find that it isn’t dated at all but still reminds me of old times.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:49 pm

      Mildly envious of your rain. My area sure could use a bit right now. So much pollen covering everything! ☔?

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      • Aurora says:
        26 May 2021 at 1:28 pm

        I’d gladly share if I could ? ☔ ?

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  31. Jalapeno says:
    25 May 2021 at 5:14 pm

    Song of the Day: https://youtu.be/J5CxQe9_QDA

    Today is also Wine Day, if anyone needs an excuse to indulge. ??

    Spooky kitty is being picky about her eats again today. I am trying my hardest not to pull my hair out as a result.

    I’m going radio silent after today. I’ll be flying out to see my Mom later on this week. She was successfully moved back, and is now in the Assisted Living portion of her community. Time to deal with the bazillonty things that happen after a move.

    SOTD = back in Passage d’Enfer EdT.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 May 2021 at 5:19 pm

      Good luck, jalapeño! Wishing you and your family the best as you navigate through these changes.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 May 2021 at 6:48 pm

        Thanks hajusuuri! My brother has a list of things he wants me to help with ready.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      25 May 2021 at 6:28 pm

      Have a safe trip, Jalapeno! Hope everything goes well for you and your mom.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 May 2021 at 6:46 pm

        Thank you perfumelover67! We shall see….

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    • ringthing says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:00 pm

      Hope everything goes as smoothly as possible, Jalapeño! You certainly smell great for the trip :)

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 May 2021 at 7:47 pm

        Thanks ringthing! I will probably be commando for the most part. I don’t trust the TSA with my perfume samples!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:32 pm

      Good luck with everything Jalapeño. I’m glad you can fly out and be with your mom.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 May 2021 at 7:46 pm

        Thanks madtowngirl! Very glad I am fully vaccinated now. Makes the thought of flying less unpleasant.

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    • Gail says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:43 pm

      Safe travels, Jalapeno.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 May 2021 at 7:45 pm

        Thank you Gail!

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    • AnniePerfumes says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:52 pm

      Best of everything to you, Jalapeno. Nice that you and your brother can work together for your mom.

      There’s the old joke about the cat-owned people vs. the dog-owned people. In any store isle, you can tell who is loved by a cat by the amount of time it takes to pick out their food.
      I totally identify with that, having had my sweet picky cat. My spoiled rotten dog is kinda picky. ?

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 May 2021 at 9:05 pm

        Thanks AnniePerfumes!

        Makes you wonder which happens first, picky eater pets or spoiled rotten?

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        • AnniePerfumes says:
          25 May 2021 at 9:10 pm

          I think I know. ?

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    • teebear says:
      25 May 2021 at 8:40 pm

      Safe travels and sending you patience and lots of luck as you figure things out!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        25 May 2021 at 9:04 pm

        Thank you teebear! We’ll take all the luck we can get!

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    • cazaubon says:
      26 May 2021 at 12:27 am

      All the best to you and your family, hope it goes smoothly!

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  32. Omega says:
    25 May 2021 at 5:31 pm

    Wow I guess there is a lawsuit regarding incidents of the Gwyneth Paltrow Smells Like My Vaj Jay Jay Candle. I guess there have been at least one report of the candle exploding, setting off what one person called, an “inferno”.

    There are many jokes one can do about this for sure lol.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:28 pm

      LOL, for sure! I really like your renaming of the candle.?

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:30 pm

      I haven’t read it yet but I wouldn’t be surprised! At work, a few thousand headsets had to be recalled (literally taken off of people’s desks) when they were just dropped off in preparation for our Return to the office. Why? They could get so hot and literally explode. I don’t think we had an incident.

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  33. Calypso says:
    25 May 2021 at 6:38 pm

    I’m wearing St. Clair Scents Eve today because I couldn’t figure out what I wanted to wear when I left the house and that one always makes me feel uplifted and “pretty.” We are in about the 13th (?+) day of oppressive gloom and rain, and I’ve had enough! give us our sunshine back please! I almost got trapped by flooded streets yesterday on my way to a doctor’s appointment, and it was scary. Good thing they didn’t take my blood pressure. It seems my arm and shoulder pain indicates that I need a shoulder replacement. No summer vacation for me, folks. I suppose I can dream. Given our hot humid climate, my vacation dreams are always of cool fresh misty spots with birch and pine/blue spruce forests, lake breezes, fresh fried fish, and soft thick green grass. Give me a scent with those and I”ll be happy!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:31 pm

      Ouch. So not even PT can help?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:44 pm

      Ugh, what a bummer about your shoulder.

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    • teebear says:
      25 May 2021 at 8:42 pm

      Oh no! What wretched news about your shoulder.

      I always advocate for a second opinion when surgery is invoked just to be sure there’s no less invasive way to get results – but regardless of what happens I’m sending wishes that it can and WILL feel better down the road!

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    • cazaubon says:
      26 May 2021 at 12:29 am

      Yikes, I agree with Teebear on a second opinion. Wishing you sunshine and better news for your shoulder!

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  34. ringthing says:
    25 May 2021 at 7:05 pm

    Wearing vintage Coco edt for my wedding anniversary today. We are getting solar panels installed so that’s our gift to each other. Not that exciting but after 37 years, excitement isn’t what I’m looking for lol, just the wonderful comfort of best friends. Maybe we’ll finally go out to eat inside a restaurant this weekend.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:27 pm

      Happy Anniversary ringthing!? I’m sure you smell wonderful in your vintage Coco, I have the modern version and even that is a great perfume.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:32 pm

      Happy Anniversary!

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    • MossyBerry says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:41 pm

      Happy Anniversary, ringthing – you smell wonderful and as the MossyBerrys head for 36 years, we approve of solar panels!!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:43 pm

      Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! ???

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    • Gail says:
      25 May 2021 at 7:49 pm

      Happy Anniversary! You smell absolutely amazing!

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    • ringthing says:
      25 May 2021 at 8:08 pm

      You guys are the best, thanks so much ❤️

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    • teebear says:
      25 May 2021 at 8:45 pm

      Happy anniversary! 37 years, best friends and solar panels may not seem all that exciting from the inside, but it sounds perfect and wonderful from here.

      Hope you two get a great meal in this week, whether inside a restaurant or at home!

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      • ringthing says:
        25 May 2021 at 9:26 pm

        Thanks ?

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    • thegoddessrena says:
      25 May 2021 at 9:09 pm

      Happy anniversary!

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    • cazaubon says:
      26 May 2021 at 12:30 am

      Happy anniversary!

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    • Vee says:
      26 May 2021 at 12:34 am

      Happy anniversary! You smell marvelous! The Vees are at 20 years and, I assure you, we are very envious of your solar panels.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      26 May 2021 at 2:24 am

      Happy Anniversary Ringthing! ?

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  35. MossyBerry says:
    25 May 2021 at 7:48 pm

    SotD Jour d’Hermes, cause some NST’ers were talking about it. It mostly plays nice on my skin, and I enjoyed it on a hot day today. But grapefruit and I will never really be BFF’s. Shout out to those in the Brood X (ten) cicada zone: ours are off and running. I hear three different sounds: a continuous buzz mostly like the annual cicada; a sound that is like the phasers on the original Star Trek, and a sound like the high notes in Tuvan throat singing! Also, *heaps* of shed skins and little beady red eyes everywhere!

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    • cazaubon says:
      26 May 2021 at 12:31 am

      That is horrifying to me. :-0

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  36. hajusuuri says:
    25 May 2021 at 7:50 pm

    SOTD = Tauer Dark Passage

    This discontinued beauty with tobacco, birch tar and dark patch was an Andy Tauer Kickstarter campaign in collaboration with filmmaker Brian Pera.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CPT8LEBBkC0/?utm_medium=copy_link

    I was off yesterday and will be off for sundry Mondays and a Friday in an effort to use up my remaining 2020 vacation by June 30th. I then have to start on my 2021 vacation and personal days and theoretically, I can take off every Monday from now on and still have days left over. OK, I will stop complaining.

    Yesterday, I ate out for the first time since March 14, 2020. I don’t count take-out as eating out. My neighbor and I had lunch in outdoor seating. Baby steps!

    I have a few rants but these can wait. I may list a few things for the Splitmeet sometime after dinner!

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    • ringthing says:
      25 May 2021 at 8:07 pm

      Congratulations on eating out! We haven’t yet, despite being fully vaccinated, but maybe we’ll change that soon.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        25 May 2021 at 10:58 pm

        Thank you, ringthing! I am going to a wedding on June 20th so I am practicing. We deliberately chose a table that was the farthest from the awning snaking to the entrance of the mall.

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    • teebear says:
      25 May 2021 at 8:46 pm

      Congrats on eating out! I haven’t gotten there yet and likely won’t til autumn, but very much look forward to it down the road.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        25 May 2021 at 10:59 pm

        Thanks, teebear. I figured it’s about time. Only outdoors though. On June 20th, I am going to a wedding so this is the mini-practice.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 May 2021 at 9:03 pm

      Yay you for dining out safely!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        25 May 2021 at 11:05 pm

        Thanks, jalapeno. So not that I’ve done much takeout but I was used to it enough that I previewed the menu online and decided on what I was going to get (and kept to it).

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    • cazaubon says:
      26 May 2021 at 12:32 am

      You smell great. Looking forward to the rants. :-)

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  37. Gail says:
    25 May 2021 at 8:03 pm

    My usual vacation would normally be of sunscreen only, but no perfume during the day. Here there’s been an uptick of wasps and other flying bugs here so I don’t want to give them a reason to hover and bite when I’m outside. I am bug phobic at the best of times!

    Just applied some Neutrogena dry oil but will shower and spray on some Guerlain Terracotta before bed.

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    • cazaubon says:
      26 May 2021 at 12:34 am

      I hate bugs too. The stories about the cicada infestations are grossing me out!

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  38. teebear says:
    25 May 2021 at 8:57 pm

    Back after a half week of sulking! Whew ?

    I had a lot of small professional setbacks to process last week. Taking 3-4 days to be a slug and feel sorry for myself let me get it out of my system, and put in perspective how much I still have to be grateful for!

    Le Jardin Retrouvé Sandalwood Sacré got me through 10km of walking today in 27°C heat and a low-key workout at the midway point.

    Now I’m showered, fed, rehydrated and debating scent of the night.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      25 May 2021 at 9:08 pm

      Yay for exercised, showered, fed, rehydrated AND perfumed!

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    • cazaubon says:
      26 May 2021 at 12:35 am

      Sorry to hear about the setbacks. Hoping you get lots of good news in the upcoming months as things open back up in Quebec!

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      • teebear says:
        26 May 2021 at 9:52 am

        Aw thank you! You’re made it to the West Coast already, yes? Hope the house hunt has gone well despite the crazy market!

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  39. thegoddessrena says:
    25 May 2021 at 9:12 pm

    Sampling Lovesleep by Filigree and Shadow which is a very nice floral

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    • hajusuuri says:
      25 May 2021 at 11:06 pm

      I have not tried anything from this line. There are too many choices!

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