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Monday scent of the day 9/6

Posted by Robin on 6 September 2021 200 Comments

It's Monday, Coffee Ice Cream Day, Read a Book Day, and in the US, Labor Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I stayed up too late reading, overslept, and might not decide on a fragrance until at least one more cup of tea. I will report in later!

Reminder: 9/10 is Karl Lagerfeld's birthday. Wear a Karl Lagerfeld fragrance, or a fragrance from his stints at other fashion houses (Chloe, Chanel, etc). Or, wear a fragrance he wore (scroll down, although I am sure he wore other fragrances as well...feel free to investigate).

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 model Anja Rubik from a Fendi campaign, Fall 2010.

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  1. pyramus says:
    6 September 2021 at 10:07 am

    Since I mentioned Boucheron Pour Homme EDP on Saturday, I had to wear it today, of course. An herby fougère, a floral oriental, a woody chypre, all bundled up into one: *so* good.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      6 September 2021 at 3:01 pm

      That was my late fathers scent. I am sure it has changed over the years. You can come sit next to me in your SOTD

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  2. carole says:
    6 September 2021 at 10:19 am

    It’s Labour Day here, and the sky is lead grey-looks like rain any minute. I’m going to mow the lawn and slow roast some veg for the week. Fragrance will be L’eau de Hiver. I’m waiting for my signed copy of Miss Dior, by Justine Picardie, to arrive by post. I loved her work on Chanel and I bet this will be just as good. Hope everyone’s having a nice relaxing long weekend.

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    • Robin says:
      6 September 2021 at 12:59 pm

      Hope it is a fun read carole!

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      • carole says:
        6 September 2021 at 1:11 pm

        I hope so too! I follow the author in IG, and she would post daily updates, which was fun to be a part of. Part of the book has o be quite dark, because Catherine Dior was a member of the Resistance and was captured and tortured. But she seems to be an amazing person and I’d like to know more about her life. Do you know-I’ve been reading this blog since it started, and never commented 🙂 Finally came out of the shadows. Thank you for making me feel welcome. I hope Angela comes back soon, with some gorgeous vintage fume to talk about.

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        • Gaynor says:
          6 September 2021 at 3:27 pm

          Nice to see you!

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          • carole says:
            7 September 2021 at 1:35 pm

            Nice to see you , too , Gaynor !

        • meredifay says:
          6 September 2021 at 6:17 pm

          I saw a review of that book, and thought it might be interesting, and then forgot about it. Thanks for mentioning it- I will go find a copy!

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        • Robin says:
          6 September 2021 at 8:28 pm

          I am not up for any dark reading at the moment, but I do have it on my list for “some day”.

          Angie is keeping herself busy 🙂

          https://www.instagram.com/angela.m.sanders/?hl=en

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  3. madtowngirl says:
    6 September 2021 at 10:21 am

    Yum, coffee flavored ice cream is my favorite. I unknowingly celebrated a day early yesterday with a cup of cappuccino Oreo from one of my favorite ice cream shops.
    I’m in LL Bergamote 22 for another sunny, perfect day. Sorry, but I have to keep bragging because soon enough it will be the gray season here.?
    We are back home after a whirlwind moving weekend. Got my college daughter all moved and settled in her apartment. The only hiccup was getting to the storage locker Saturday morning to find that a second padlock had been added at some point over the summer and my daughter did not have key to it.?Luckily the company had a maintenance man on call that came and unlocked it. We left her yesterday and I didn’t even cry! Hopefully she found my card tucked under her pillow last night.☺️

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    • sistine says:
      6 September 2021 at 11:01 am

      Awwww. I’m sure she found it!

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    • Robin says:
      6 September 2021 at 1:00 pm

      Good for you both!

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    • lillyjo says:
      6 September 2021 at 3:02 pm

      I bet she looked for it the second you left!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:29 pm

      Glad to hear the trip was a mostly uneventful one!

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  4. Omega says:
    6 September 2021 at 10:34 am

    Trying Lubin Le Vetiver mmmm:). Says it’s for men but..smells just fine on me:).

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    • Robin says:
      6 September 2021 at 1:01 pm

      I bet it does!

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  5. perfumelover67 says:
    6 September 2021 at 10:35 am

    Wearing Iunx Talc ❤.

    Beautiful cool, crispy mornings followed by warm afternoons. It is still very humid, but pleasant. Fall is in the air.

    I went thru my spring and summer scents during the weekend and made a decent purge. I am going to start with the fall and winter scents today. That is a different task because the amount is huge. It will take some time, but I think I can make some progress this week. Even though my perfume cabinet is pretty big, it still needs decluttering and I want to see my favorite perfumes better. I am planning to rehome the ones that I don’t like anymore or don’t reach for often. My younger sister already took a couple for her yesterday.

    Coffee ice cream is on my menu for later today! ?☕
    Happy Monday!

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    • allo says:
      6 September 2021 at 10:58 am

      You smell divine! I am hoping that IUNX follows in Aedes’ footsteps and makes a reappearance and that some day OG will have another boutique. I’m bummed I didn’t know about her Paris boutique the last time I was there in 2016.

      Your organizing project sounds fun (albeit a little daunting). May I ask what kind of cabinet you have? I’m always on the lookout for something better than the somewhat haphazard arrangement I have now.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        6 September 2021 at 11:59 am

        Thank you, Allo! ?  I also hope Olivia Giacobetti gives us the happiness to bring Iunx back. Most of what I tried from the line I love, especially Talc. I would definitely have back up bottles of Talc, if it is not reformulated. 

        My perfume cabinet was custom made by a local cabinet maker about 10 years ago. It is a very nice, simple, strong wood cabinet without any glass. I was not looking to display my perfumes, just to keep them in a safe, dark place to preserve them longer. It is very spacious with 5 levels and each has its own door. My perfumes are organized by season, so it is easy for me to reach them since they are stored separately. I think that any cabinet that keeps your perfumes away from light can easily work.
        I am planning to buy a cabinet now for my soaps and shower gels. That is not going to be custom made or too big, but I am thinking also about storing them the proper way.

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        • allo says:
          6 September 2021 at 1:19 pm

          Oh, that sounds amazing – to have a cabinet that was made for you and with doors to keep out the light. That feature could also open up options re where to put it. I use the shelves in my closet but it make it difficult to organize so that I can see everything. And of course the seasonal culling/display is an excellent idea:)

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    • allo says:
      6 September 2021 at 11:22 am

      I meant to also ask if you’ve tried others from IUNX. I have Talc and L’Eau Frappe and am curious about the others, especially L’Ether.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        6 September 2021 at 11:57 am

        From Iunx I also have a decant of No. 2 L’ Eau Sento, which is a nice, soft woody incense scent. I tried No.1 L’Eau Argentine, a green scent;  L’Eau Blanche, a soft iris scent and L’Ether, which is another nice incense, similar to Passage d’ Enfer. They are all full bottle worthy in my humble opinion. 

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        • allo says:
          6 September 2021 at 1:22 pm

          I agree re FBW – the fragrances have such beautiful complexity for being eaux and those bottles are a work of art!

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    • Gail says:
      6 September 2021 at 3:08 pm

      I love the sound of your cabinet!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        6 September 2021 at 4:19 pm

        Thank you, Gail! Nothing fancy, just the right place to store them and I love it.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:28 pm

      I’ve set aside a few bottles that need new homes. That will happen at a later date, though.

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  6. sistine says:
    6 September 2021 at 11:02 am

    I’m wearing Replica’s Coffee Break today. It’s a really nice coffee/ vanilla/ lavender and I’m really glad I impulse added the travel spray to my last Sephora order.

    Have a great day everyone!

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    • apsara says:
      6 September 2021 at 1:48 pm

      you smell delish!!

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    • ringthing says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:28 pm

      I am looking forward to trying that one if I ever get myself to Sephora.

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  7. Adrihazel says:
    6 September 2021 at 11:07 am

    Going to the zoo with the niece and nephews today (and assorted other adults I don’t have to wrangle all three children by myself), SOTD is Byredo Pulp. I want to see if the heat and exertion makes it fade faster or intensifies the scent.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      6 September 2021 at 2:55 pm

      You smell great! Have a nice day at the zoo!

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      • Adrihazel says:
        6 September 2021 at 10:30 pm

        Thank you!

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    • Robin says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:29 pm

      What fun!!

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      • Adrihazel says:
        6 September 2021 at 10:30 pm

        It was! The year old nephew was absolutely shocked to see a bear! Too cute!

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        • Robin says:
          7 September 2021 at 4:33 pm

          Aw!!

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  8. neyronrose says:
    6 September 2021 at 11:23 am

    My scent in the last few days has varied between Off and Cutter, with undertones of sunscreen. lol! There are so many mosquitos and other biting insects zipping around outside. So far today, something found the one little spot on the back of my calf that the Deep Woods Off didn’t cover. Oh, well.

    *garden rambling follows*

    I’ve made progress with digging up bulbs and replanting them. Mostly I ended up digging up rocks in the area near the mailbox where daffodils and daylilies grow. However, I did find what I presume are ‘Cheerfulness’ and ‘Yellow Cheerfulness’ daffodil bulbs. Also I found a whole lot of grape hyacinth bulbs. That type of grape hyacinth keeps its leaves through much of the year, so I could distinguish some of them from the daffodil bulbs. However, I knocked the leaves off a number of the grape hyacinth bulbs in the process of digging them up, which made it a guessing game. I planted some of each near the west side of the house, and some of the “extra” ‘Tete-a-Tete’ daffodils there near the back door and sort of along the “front” of what’s turning out to be a little border of flowers by the back of the house.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      6 September 2021 at 11:39 am

      Moving bulbs twin. I keep second-guessing myself, because I have other future .projects that could involve having to dig them up again. One goal for this year is to get some crocus in the front lawn. They show really well here because the grass stays dormant until they are done for the year.

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      • neyronrose says:
        6 September 2021 at 2:52 pm

        *high five* to my moving bulbs twin

        That’s why I’ve been running around every few weeks putting plastic T-shaped labels with the plant names on them by whatever shows up. I can’t keep the labels there in the sections of the yard that Dad mows, but I’ve still got labels that say “hyacinth” or “daffodils” in the parts without grass.

        This year I didn’t get as many of the bigger spring-flowering bulbs. I’m also experimenting with crocuses, and I’m getting grape hyacinths in a variety of colors. They come in yellow — or at least a yellow and purple flower — and in various shades of blue and purple, and in white. There’s a pink sort now, but that’s relatively expensive.

        Good luck with your crocuses! 🙂

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    • Robin says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:31 pm

      We have gone through bottles of Cutter this summer!! But I admit I probably haven’t done even an hour of gardening all summer, ack! So thank you for keeping the world beautiful for slackers like me 🙂

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      • neyronrose says:
        7 September 2021 at 5:42 pm

        Yes, but you got to the beach a couple of times, and caught up with seeing family members. Those things are important, too. 🙂

        I wouldn’t call you a slacker. 🙂 A lot of days this summer it was way too hot and humid to work out in the yard. But if you feel extremely guilty about it, you’re welcome to come over and plant those of my roses and lilacs that are still living in pots, aka “plant purgatory.” LOL!

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  9. NovemberRose says:
    6 September 2021 at 11:29 am

    I love Haggen Dazs coffee ice cream so much. But I have so much ice cream in the freezer at the moment that I really can’t justify running to the store for more.

    Wearing Nahema today and burning a Leaves candle from Bath and Body Works. Am really trying to get through some of my candle stash on the days when I’m hanging with my laptop doing homework. So that I can justify the purchase of more candles, of course.

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    • Omega says:
      6 September 2021 at 11:45 am

      If I do ice cream..I do the Haggen. There’s a Haggen shop here too that sells shakes and stuff..good thing it’s several miles from me..I guess.. lol. Pistachio for me

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      • NovemberRose says:
        6 September 2021 at 3:02 pm

        Nobody does it like Haggen Dazs! If I had a Haggen shop I would be in some serious trouble.

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      • Lisa D says:
        6 September 2021 at 3:38 pm

        For some reason, I go weak for Rum Raisin. I don’t even drink alcohol, but I can finish off two containers of Haagen Dazs Rum Raisin all by myself, in about twenty minutes.

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    • Dawn says:
      6 September 2021 at 12:25 pm

      I am trying use up my candle collection too. I am currently going through a Frozen Lake.

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      • NovemberRose says:
        6 September 2021 at 3:03 pm

        My Mom has that one! I’ve been eyeballing all the gourmet fall fragrances…Blueberry Maple Pancake in particular. Yum.

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        • Dawn says:
          6 September 2021 at 3:05 pm

          Frozen Lake is a great transition type of candle. Honeycrisp Apple is an awesome one along with Apple Weather.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:26 pm

      Smelling wonderful today in your Nahema! ?

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  10. MossyBerry says:
    6 September 2021 at 11:43 am

    SotD Shalimar Philtre. It seems to like the warm weather, I wonder if it will keeps its nice bloom when things get colder and drier?

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    • yasmina says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:26 pm

      You smell great and I have that same question

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  11. sayitisntso says:
    6 September 2021 at 11:49 am

    In Jo Malone’s Dark Amber & Ginger Lily, which to me is neither dark or particularly ambery but still quite nice.

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    • apsara says:
      6 September 2021 at 1:53 pm

      I do enjoy that JM! You smell lovely.

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      • Robin says:
        6 September 2021 at 8:31 pm

        2nd, it is one of the few JMs I own.

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  12. PriscillaE says:
    6 September 2021 at 12:06 pm

    I’m in Terre d’Hermes, and really enjoying it.

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    • Robin says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:31 pm

      Yep, you smell perfect!

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  13. LizzieB says:
    6 September 2021 at 12:13 pm

    Since I found my second box of scents, I pawed through samples. Shalimar Souffle Intense. I much prefer my EDC.

    Gorgeous day here. The husband took the car for the day, so I’m at home or walking today. Was at a lovely church picnic by the water yesterday and enjoyed lots of good food, laughter (pie-eating contest) and sunshine. Same at dinner at new friends’ log cabin in the woods. I was asked how I was adjusting to my new home. My husband said I’m adjusting easier…he misses NYC a lot – it’s truly in his blood. I’ve moved so much in my life, that missing somewhere is just normal to me and is background noise more than anything else. I will always miss the Sierras…my heart is most at home there. But it doesn’t mean I’m not perfectly content in our new place. It’s a good day.

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    • cazaubon says:
      6 September 2021 at 2:41 pm

      I am missing Montréal a lot… it’s so hard to think about I try to block it out.

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    • Robin says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:33 pm

      It sounds like a good weekend 🙂

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  14. Dawn says:
    6 September 2021 at 12:26 pm

    Wore LADDM this morning and now in Coco Mademoiselle Intense. On my way to work but would rather not be on my way.

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    • ringthing says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:32 pm

      Scent twins!

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  15. ockeghem says:
    6 September 2021 at 12:43 pm

    Coffee ice cream is my kid’s latest favourite! I suspect there will be a trip either up or down the hill today (ice cream in both directions).

    No scent yet today. I did get out Bulgari Black this weekend, and it was perfect for a rainy, fall-ish day. I forget just how comfortable it is. I’ve also never gotten tons of rubber off of it, which used to disappoint me, but now I just love how cozy it is.

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    • Robin says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:33 pm

      I did not put on anything until early evening, and then I ended up in a little Tauer Rose Delight.

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  16. sugarvenom says:
    6 September 2021 at 1:28 pm

    Wore Eau du Ciel (reissue) yesterday and can still faintly smell it this morning. It performed beautifully in the warm weather we were having yesterday. Planning on wearing De Bachmakov today. Still being lazy in bed with the kitty.

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    • allo says:
      6 September 2021 at 2:00 pm

      You smell great! Eau de Ciel was my first AG purchase way way back and I must say that the anniversary bottle has piqued my interest…

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        6 September 2021 at 3:00 pm

        The anniversary bottles have piqued my interest too!
        But which one out of the 4 would you get! That is my question

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        • allo says:
          6 September 2021 at 6:54 pm

          Maybe Eau d’Hadrien

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          • allo says:
            6 September 2021 at 6:55 pm

            And what about you?

          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            6 September 2021 at 7:07 pm

            Mon parfum cherie may also be a good pick too as well as that one

  17. Sam says:
    6 September 2021 at 1:32 pm

    Always been a lurker and I finally decided to join the conversation. Hello to everyone!

    Coffee ice cream sounds delicious but I am off sugar alas no ice cream for me. I am in a sample of MFK Baccarrat Rouge 540 from yesterday but all I get is the smell of tobacco on me.

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    • cazaubon says:
      6 September 2021 at 2:41 pm

      Welcome Sam!

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      • Sam says:
        6 September 2021 at 2:55 pm

        ?

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      6 September 2021 at 2:48 pm

      Welcome!

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      • Sam says:
        6 September 2021 at 2:55 pm

        ?

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      6 September 2021 at 2:59 pm

      Welcome! You smell fab!
      Off sugar? you are my hero

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      • Sam says:
        6 September 2021 at 3:10 pm

        ?
        Yes finally lost 20 lbs and I am hoping to keep it that way.

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    • lillyjo says:
      6 September 2021 at 3:04 pm

      Hello Sam!

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      • Sam says:
        6 September 2021 at 3:10 pm

        ?

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    • NovemberRose says:
      6 September 2021 at 3:05 pm

      Welcome, Sam!

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      • Sam says:
        6 September 2021 at 3:11 pm

        ?

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    • Gail says:
      6 September 2021 at 3:11 pm

      Hi Sam!

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      • Sam says:
        6 September 2021 at 3:12 pm

        Hi Gail!

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    • Gaynor says:
      6 September 2021 at 3:32 pm

      Welcome!

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    • springpansy says:
      6 September 2021 at 4:36 pm

      Hi Sam, welcome to the fun!

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    • tulipani says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:16 pm

      Hello and welcome, Sam!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:24 pm

      Hiya Sam!

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  18. Lois Geraldine Soon says:
    6 September 2021 at 1:39 pm

    Vol du Nuit today. One of my favourite Guerlains and the one I wore for my wedding two years ago.
    It’s a beautiful day in Toronto today after a stormy night. Hope everyone is enjoying what I always feel is the last day of summer.

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    • tulipani says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:13 pm

      You smell wonderful!

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  19. apsara says:
    6 September 2021 at 1:53 pm

    SOTD is Indochine. because its’ Indochine.
    Have lost 10 of the 17 covid pounds. no coffee ice cream here, alas.
    My goal is to be exactly where I was on the scale on Nov. 1 two years ago.
    I started reading The Song of Achilles. I know many of you have read it.
    It feels like The Persian Boy. I may download it and lay across bed and read later.
    Got a microdermabrasion and facial and a massage. It was wonderful.

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    • Deva says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:41 pm

      What is the turn around time for a microdermabrasion? Do you have redness, or superficial wounds for days, weeks? And Indochine! Oh my! Love that one! It’s the only FB I have that’s almost empty…

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      • apsara says:
        6 September 2021 at 7:22 pm

        Oh, I need to not use any products with active ingredients for about three days. So cetaphil and a mild night cream plus sunscreen. No wounds, no peeling. I’m not a chemical peel person. The redness is gone in a few hours. She does my neck and chest too.
        I wear sunscreen everyday anyway. Have been getting microdermabrasions since the machines first came out I think almost 18 years or so?
        Yes Indochine a desert island choice for me.
        Rubs to T. Rex!

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    • Robin says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:35 pm

      Congrats on the weight loss, that’s marvelous!

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  20. lucasai says:
    6 September 2021 at 1:58 pm

    Thunked a sample of Poets of Berlin by Vilhelm Parfumerie today.

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    • majokkobiachan says:
      6 September 2021 at 2:17 pm

      No SotD yet. Just took a shower and washed my hair with a new Teatree oil shampoo and it smelled great. Earlier had lunch with my 2 year old daughter and we got some authentic vietnamese lemongrass chicken with steamed rice. It was delicious!!

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      • majokkobiachan says:
        6 September 2021 at 2:17 pm

        Oooops I meant to post it as an individual comment:)

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    • Adrihazel says:
      6 September 2021 at 10:35 pm

      I’ve been thinking about trying some samples from Vilhelm, have you enjoyed them?

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      • lucasai says:
        7 September 2021 at 3:03 pm

        I did like what I sampled. Especially Modest Mimosa.

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        • Adrihazel says:
          7 September 2021 at 4:14 pm

          Oh good!

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  21. Deva says:
    6 September 2021 at 2:17 pm

    Wearing Kenzie Jungle l’Elephant today and loving it as much if not more than usual. ?

    We’ve moved on to another seaside campsite, a poor cousin to the riverside one we were at, which is one of my top 5. EVER! I hated to leave.

    However, if you’re an otter fan, fasten your seatbelts..! One of the high points of the last few weeks was spotting river otters ? swim by our campsite on Saturday!! I was so excited I could hardly stand it- the whiskers! The svelte boneless bodies! The water acrobatics! The total cuteness had me falling all over myself (and the doggo) trying to get them on film here’s a short snippet of them if you’re interested.

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

    Now we are in another campsite, packed in like sardines, in tiny sites, so close to your neighbors you can hear them snore. Not my cup of tea, but it will have to do for now.

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    • Lisa D says:
      6 September 2021 at 3:44 pm

      Oh, you smell really good!

      Otters are just so watchable. I’ve never seen them in the “wild,” but I used to love going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to watch them — the fluidity of their motion is just incredible.

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      • Deva says:
        6 September 2021 at 3:58 pm

        My first time seeing them in the wild! They were one of my bucket list animals to see in their natural habitat. I almost died from joy! ? Even the otter emoji is adorable ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:24 pm

      Wow, those little guys are fast!

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      • Deva says:
        6 September 2021 at 6:38 pm

        They are very fast in the water, but rather lumbering on land. Adorable, no matter what!

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        • apsara says:
          6 September 2021 at 7:23 pm

          Love them. Another reason to live on the left coast.

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  22. cazaubon says:
    6 September 2021 at 2:44 pm

    Getting ready for my yoga class, wearing NG Iris Cendré.

    Decided to try and catalogue my collection using the Basenotes wardrobe feature. There are a number of fragrances missing and I haven’t even done half the bottles and I’m already at 500+. :-0

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    • Gaynor says:
      6 September 2021 at 3:34 pm

      I love reading those big numbers, it makes me feel better about how much perfume I have 🙂

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    • tulipani says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:14 pm

      Oooh, I should check out that feature on Basenotes. I recently started using the one on Fragrantica.

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    • Deva says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:37 pm

      Wait, what?! 500 bottles is less than half of what you have..? Did I read that right? ?

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      • cazaubon says:
        6 September 2021 at 7:03 pm

        I just finished updating for today, I’m at 674 and there were several fragrances I couldn’t add because they are missing from the database. But a lot of that was done from memory of what I have in San Diego. When I get back there next week I will be able to complete the job. I’m thinking it won’t be more than 1,000. Which is plenty but I was afraid it would be more. :-0

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        • Gail says:
          6 September 2021 at 8:39 pm

          ??

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        • hajusuuri says:
          6 September 2021 at 9:14 pm

          Somehow, I thought you were going to add at most 1 bottle per month and that was from 2016 so technically, you would probably have added 68 perfumes. Did you make it? ?

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          • cazaubon says:
            6 September 2021 at 9:57 pm

            Hahahaha….. what do you think? The road to hell is paved with good intentions. I dropped all thoughts of a no buy many moons ago.

        • Deva says:
          6 September 2021 at 9:25 pm

          BIG hat top to you! You are truly the Princess of Perfumistas…I would love to see a photo of them all together. ?

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          • Deva says:
            6 September 2021 at 9:26 pm

            Hat “tip”!!

          • cazaubon says:
            6 September 2021 at 10:00 pm

            Right now they are crammed in a dark closet which is very hard to photograph because of the shape of the closet and positioning of the door. Someday I hope to have a display room worthy to show them off.

    • Jalapeno says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:09 pm

      Um. WOW. I am utterly gobsmacked.

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      • cazaubon says:
        6 September 2021 at 7:16 pm

        Think of me every time you think you have too much perfume, you’ll look virtuous by comparison. 😉

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        • apsara says:
          6 September 2021 at 7:24 pm

          Ditto on that! I feel so much better.

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          • yasmina says:
            6 September 2021 at 7:28 pm

            Me three ?

    • lillyjo says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:08 pm

      How did you decide which perfumes to keep at each location?

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      • cazaubon says:
        6 September 2021 at 8:31 pm

        Since I spend summers in Canada and winters in California, I have some seasonal scents, a lot of duplicates, and random selections that go back and forth according to my mood.

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  23. Lovestosmellgood says:
    6 September 2021 at 2:58 pm

    Songes today and I got complimented by a friend at Central Park.

    I will save my vintage Chloe perfume for Friday and I read the list on the link what Mr Lagerfeld wore.
    Nuit Etoilée by Goutal I have not smelled. Has anyone? It was on his list…

    Dior eyeshadow and lots of sunblock today.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:23 pm

      I’ve smelled both the EdT and EdP of AG Nuit Etoilee. Both have pine, incense and immortelle in them. The EdP is much fuller bodied, and would be what I consider a Fall/Winter scent, while the EdT can be worn in summer.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:31 pm

      What jalapeño said. I will wear the EDT on Friday.

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  24. Gail says:
    6 September 2021 at 3:04 pm

    Also up for a bit of organizing and purging. I haven’t put on a sotd yet as I’m sure I will be spraying a bunch of things on my skin.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      6 September 2021 at 5:40 pm

      Same is happening to me. I have sprayed on so many perfumes for the past 3 days, that I end up not smelling anything properly. But it is fun to go over the collection to purge and organize! I have to take another shower later tonight to get rid of all the smells on my skin and clothes. I will not wear any scent after. I need to give my nose a rest! ?

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      • Gail says:
        6 September 2021 at 9:05 pm

        I sprayed on paper to sample them. Some of them are very different on skin; I probably never really noticed that before.

        Something is really bugging my nose now so I must have hit my skin by mistake; obviously it needs to be in the purge pile. Off to check my paper testers! Then shower!

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  25. Gaynor says:
    6 September 2021 at 3:36 pm

    Testing a few more samples today, I feel I have now given nearly all of them full consideration. Of course, I’m sure I’ll soon end up with more.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:30 pm

      No sample sea for you!

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  26. Lisa D says:
    6 September 2021 at 3:54 pm

    I’m wearing Absolute Aphrodisiac today, and smelling pretty yummy, if I do say so myself.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:29 pm

      You sure do!

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  27. Merlin says:
    6 September 2021 at 4:06 pm

    I had to send my baby boy over the rainbow bridge this morning. He reached 14 which is good for a boerboel mix but had become very ill and there wasn’t more that could be done. He left this world the same way he lived in it – trusting, patient and adoring. I’m wearing Shalimar edp which he once bought me for mother’s day, as my then-excuse went! It is as deep and golden as he was.

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    • apsara says:
      6 September 2021 at 4:30 pm

      I’m so sorry Merlin. Your special boy had good taste in gift giving without opposable thumbs!
      Hugs to you.

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      • Merlin says:
        6 September 2021 at 4:42 pm

        Thanks Apsara, I appreciate the hug! It just shows how overrated opposable thumbs are – (except for ordering over the internet, of course!)

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        • apsara says:
          6 September 2021 at 7:25 pm

          But I’m sure he looked over your shoulder to guide you to click!
          Best friends do that.

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    • springpansy says:
      6 September 2021 at 4:39 pm

      I’m sorry, Merlin. It’s so hard losing a friend like that.

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      • Merlin says:
        6 September 2021 at 4:43 pm

        Yes, friend and soulmate. Thank you Sprinpansy!

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    • Calypso says:
      6 September 2021 at 4:43 pm

      Oh no, how very sad. I looked up that breed–it’s a handsome big dog. I’m glad he was able to go out with you there with him to show care and love.

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      • Merlin says:
        6 September 2021 at 4:53 pm

        He wasn’t as big as a pure breed – about knee high but stout. Some rude people said he was built like a barrel 😀 I was able to cradle most of him in my lap as he went.

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    • Gail says:
      6 September 2021 at 5:06 pm

      I’m so sorry Merlin. It’s so difficult to be strong for our pets but he knew you loved him. He had very good taste in perfume.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      6 September 2021 at 5:32 pm

      I am so sorry, Merlin. He had the best mom, ever. Sending comforting hugs.

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    • tulipani says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:15 pm

      Sorry for your loss, Merlin! May Shalimar always bring you wonderful memories of him.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:20 pm

      Aw. Very sorry to hear that you had to say that final Goodbye to your sweet furry friend today. Hugs.

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    • Deva says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:34 pm

      Oh, so sorry you lost your boy! ? ?

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    • ringthing says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:37 pm

      Aww, I’m so sorry for your loss. Our awesome friends just don’t live long enough.

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    • Merlin says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:40 pm

      Thank you so much everyone. He had wonderful taste in perfume – though some of them made him sneeze (especially if I over-sprayed!) And he had a mommy who adored him… Fourteen years of being treasured! And I had 14 years of his boundless love. We were both very fortunate!

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      • Merlin says:
        7 September 2021 at 6:18 am

        Hugs to everyone – I really appreciate your kind words – and I can see that rainbow bridge lighting up so vividly!

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    • cazaubon says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:10 pm

      I’m so sorry for your loss, sending you hugs.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:29 pm

      So sorry for your loss, Merlin. The rainbow bridge lit up when your boy crossed it.

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    • AnnE says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:57 pm

      Merlin, I’m so sorry your boy passed over. Big hugs to you! That was a wonderful little elegy. ❤️

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    • lillyjo says:
      6 September 2021 at 9:04 pm

      I’m very sorry for your loss Merlin.

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    • Sam says:
      7 September 2021 at 12:47 am

      Losing such an important part of the family is never easy. Very sorry for your loss.

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      • Merlin says:
        7 September 2021 at 8:39 am

        Many thanks Sam, Lillyjo, AnnE, Hajusuuri and Cazaubon. Hard to lose such a source of boundless love – as so many of you pet owners totally understand!

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  28. springpansy says:
    6 September 2021 at 4:38 pm

    I’m in my sample of Santal Complet. I wish I had some coffee ice cream (or the rum raisin that Lisa D mentioned). But I do have some homemade peach coconut cake and now that I’ve cleaned a couple of bathrooms and trimmed the ivy and we’re about to go kayaking, I think I’ll have a small piece. Cuz, you know, I’ll need the energy.

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    • Lisa D says:
      6 September 2021 at 5:13 pm

      Well, yeah — and frankly, you deserve a piece of cake for even contemplating kayaking, in my book.

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    • allo says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:02 pm

      Homemade peach coconut cake! Your baking prowess knows no bounds! Hope you had/are having a great time kayaking – what a beautiful day for it. We walked around Lake Union and saw lots of kayaks on the water.

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      • springpansy says:
        6 September 2021 at 9:13 pm

        Maybe you saw us! Kayaked around Lake Union from about 3:15 to 5:00 or so. What a beautiful day. Remind me to ask you about walking around Lake Union–can you really walk all the way around it?

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        • allo says:
          6 September 2021 at 10:42 pm

          We probably just missed you since we were done about 3pm. You can definitely walk all the way around the lake – it involves a little bit of snaking through alleys, etc. but there are usually a number of walkers and runners. We should do it sometime and stop for lunch in the middle!

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  29. Calypso says:
    6 September 2021 at 4:46 pm

    I’m wearing many sprays of my new (restocked) bottle of MPG Ambre Precieux. I smell calm and serene!
    Shana Tovah to those who celebrate! I’m not Jewish but my best friend is and is hosting a dinner this evening, with all of the traditional foods. It should be a nice gathering and low-key.
    That picture for today is very arresting, Robin. I keep looking at it, and each time it looks like an Edward Hopper painting, which I would not think is a good strategy for selling anything!

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    • cazaubon says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:11 pm

      Adding my shana tova wishes to all celebrating!

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      • apsara says:
        6 September 2021 at 7:28 pm

        Shanah Tovah!
        Wishing a year of goodness and sweetness to those who celebrate.
        Grateful for goodness and sweetness found here.

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    • Robin says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:49 pm

      That whole campaign was inspired by Hopper, but would guess the shot I used was the most successful homage of the bunch and indeed the least likely to sell any products 🙂

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  30. Jalapeno says:
    6 September 2021 at 6:18 pm

    Yet another load of laundry done! I would ask where on Earth does it all come from, but I know the answer to that. I guess a better question would be “How can 2 people make so much dirty laundry?” ??

    SOTD = Atelier Cologne Encens Jinhae today. Still sticking with quiet scents for now.

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    • meredifay says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:30 pm

      Re 2 people and laundry creation- I tried doing the minimalist route and had 7 days of underthings, socks, etc, but we we always short. So then I got us 3 weeks of everything but it is just too much! So now I am pruning slowly toward 2 weeks if everything. Ugh.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        6 September 2021 at 7:07 pm

        Just hoping to get everything knocked down to what I consider a reasonable pile by Friday.

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    • ringthing says:
      6 September 2021 at 6:41 pm

      I am amazed at how much laundry my husband and I create. Amazed and sometimes horrified lol

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      • Jalapeno says:
        6 September 2021 at 7:01 pm

        LOL! I can definitely relate to the horrified part of your reply!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:26 pm

      Good riddance, I hope, on the travel laundry!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        6 September 2021 at 8:55 pm

        Not quite. Mr. Jalapeno still has at least one more fishing trip planned for this year… ?

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    • lillyjo says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:14 pm

      Laundry twins!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        6 September 2021 at 8:54 pm

        Blergh! I’m sorry to hear that.

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    • Robin says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:50 pm

      Seriously, the laundry. Ack.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        6 September 2021 at 8:53 pm

        Getting well and truly sick of it. If the Ancient Greek gods had truly wanted to torture Sisyphus, they would have made him do all their laundry.

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  31. tulipani says:
    6 September 2021 at 6:24 pm

    Unfortunately I’m doing some work on this Labor Day, but it’s mostly to get a little jump on the week.

    Sprayed on some Alaia this morning but it’s starting to grate on me, so I’ve mostly scrubbed it off. It’s a tenacious one!

    I had fun visiting my local Diptyque store yesterday. I was very curious to smell the new scents, Kyoto and Venice. Venice was pleasant but nothing terribly exciting to me; green, vegetal, light. Kyoto I liked quite a lot, it’s got elements of familiarity (like a few of Diptyque’s green scents) but still something interesting. The rose wasn’t too prominent for me, nor the incense sadly. I also don’t really get the beetroot, but I do get some element of dirt or soil. If it were cheaper, I might consider it. The packaging was lovely but not as stunning in real life as in the photos. Money saved! I really wanted to try Ilio but it’s already gone from the store. The SA said it sold very well and will be back next summer.

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    • cazaubon says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:12 pm

      That’s good to hear it will be back!

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  32. ringthing says:
    6 September 2021 at 6:46 pm

    Scent twins with Dawn in Coco Mad Intense. I’ve been sitting on the patio, admiring the leaves with my new eyes – I can see every leaf clearly outlined against the next. After my appointment tomorrow, I think I’ll be clear to wear eye makeup but I’m not sure how I’ll see to put it on, could be funny ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:00 pm

      Yay for seeing the world with new eyes!

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      • ringthing says:
        6 September 2021 at 7:36 pm

        Thank you!

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    • cazaubon says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:14 pm

      Yay! I look forward to the day when I can get my surgery, unfortunately it’s probably 10 years out, but my vision is very poor due to a prior surgery that caused damage. I’m hoping eventually it will be fixable.

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      • ringthing says:
        6 September 2021 at 7:37 pm

        I hope it’s fixable. I will still need glasses but I’m ok with that.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:24 pm

      Hooray for your successful surgery!

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      • ringthing says:
        6 September 2021 at 7:37 pm

        Thanks!

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    • lillyjo says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:15 pm

      Congratulations on seeing better! As a lifelong wearer of glasses, I can only imagine how wonderful it feels!

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  33. hajusuuri says:
    6 September 2021 at 7:23 pm

    SOTD = Dior Sauvage Elixir

    From a sample I got from Nordstrom. It is quite masculine but I do think all genders can wear it. It’s spicy, woody and has lavender throughout. I will probably eventually purchase a bottle. I can see layering this with La Vie Est Belle Intensement! ?

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CTf3c5drDxH/?utm_medium=copy_link

    Coffee ice cream is a favorite flavor and I thought I can substitute an affogato for it but no, it’s not quite the same. For those curious about it, here’s the definition: “An affogato or more traditionally known as “affogato al caffe” is an Italian coffee-based dessert. It usually takes the form of a scoop of unflavoured or vanilla gelato or ice cream topped or “drowned” with a shot of hot espresso.”

    It’s back to work tomorrow – I needed this 3-day weekend!

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    • yasmina says:
      6 September 2021 at 7:29 pm

      I needed the extra long break too. I feel like it’s relentless in between now and Thanksgiving

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      • hajusuuri says:
        6 September 2021 at 9:08 pm

        We do have Veterans Day off and I am planning on taking as many Mondays as I can.

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    • lillyjo says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:16 pm

      I tried the elixir the other day. I noticed they turned the ambroxan way down ?

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      • hajusuuri says:
        6 September 2021 at 9:09 pm

        This means you can wear it, right?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:59 pm

      Someday I will finish the mango sorbetto that I have in the freezer…

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      • hajusuuri says:
        6 September 2021 at 9:09 pm

        I have several other ice cream pints in the freezer.

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    • majokkobiachan says:
      6 September 2021 at 10:11 pm

      Lucky You!! I live far far away from the nearest Nordstrom… And Sauvage Elixir is the one I am thinking of purchasing (for my Dad).

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  34. lillyjo says:
    6 September 2021 at 8:13 pm

    Work today was pretty awful. We are so short staffed. It was a gorgeous day out and yet the whole city decided to go shopping! Honestly, people make me nuts.
    Sotd is … I can’t ever remember the name except for La Danza something, and my stupid newish phone refuses to remember any of my previous perfumes mentioned lol. Off tomorrow woo hoo!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      6 September 2021 at 8:57 pm

      Phooey on your Monday being so very Monday-ish!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      6 September 2021 at 9:05 pm

      Enjoy your day off tomorrow!

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    • Gail says:
      6 September 2021 at 9:11 pm

      I hope tomorrow is restful for you!

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    • Deva says:
      6 September 2021 at 9:20 pm

      I feel ya, girl! Every single word you said. I hope you have a stellar day off tomorrow! ?

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      6 September 2021 at 9:57 pm

      Rest and enjoy your day off tomorrow.

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    • majokkobiachan says:
      6 September 2021 at 10:09 pm

      Lol about Your phone being stupid :))

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  35. therabbitsflower says:
    6 September 2021 at 8:51 pm

    Participated in Read a Book Day by reading some Dune earlier. It’s my first time reading it, and I’m really enjoying it so far. I’m just about 120 pages in.

    Wearing 5 different Scent Trunk Original Editions from travel sprays this evening, as I’m trying to go through perfumes I’m on the fence about so I can figure things out before the swap meet. Only put on perfume today in the last hour, around 5 p.m., because the Zoologist Civet I put on last night was pervasive through today too.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      6 September 2021 at 9:06 pm

      Is pervasive good for your enjoyment of Civet?

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        6 September 2021 at 10:43 pm

        Yes, I love Civet so am happy to have it on me for a good long time!

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