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Friday scent of the day 10/1

Posted by Robin on 1 October 2021 249 Comments

Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit! Welcome to October. Plus, happy Friday, happy International Day of Older Persons and last but not least, happy International Coffee Day. Our community project for today: wear a fragrance with a coffee note.

What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.

Me: day 2 in L’Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis, and considering a latte run later this morning.

Reminder: 10/8 will be Thinking of You Friday...wear a perfume that reminds you of someone else (a friend? a family member? another NST reader? a celebrity? anyone, really). Adapted from a suggestion by chocolatemarzipan. 

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 Flat White Coffee Bunny [cropped] by Jeff Djevdet at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. happy888cat says:
    1 October 2021 at 9:15 am

    Rabbit x3 and good morning and tgif!
    Sotd is Guerlain’s Iris Torréfié.
    I am so sleepy I can do with a double shot coffee but I am doing just the one for now. Having a chocolate pistachio biscotti with it.

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    • Robin says:
      1 October 2021 at 10:33 am

      Yum, pass the biscotti!

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    • MossyBerry says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:40 pm

      You smell wonderful – I am so mystified now at how I thought Iris Torrefie was meh/weak when I first wore it.

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      • Gaynor says:
        1 October 2021 at 3:11 pm

        I know exactly what you mean! Iris Torréfié has really grown on me, and I’m eking out the last few molecules in my sample.

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  2. apsara says:
    1 October 2021 at 9:16 am

    Happy Friday!
    I remembered my rabbits. I drank my three coffees.
    I am an older person.
    JM Black Café & Vetyver.
    Hitting all the bases today!

    My mother and dad, aunt and uncle had a double wedding ceremony on 10/1/1949.

    They are all gone now and my sister and I will remember them well.

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    • ockeghem says:
      1 October 2021 at 10:29 am

      My grandma & grandpa also got married on 10/1/1949! My grandma’s still around — I’ll call her today.

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      • springpansy says:
        1 October 2021 at 12:59 pm

        That’s so great.

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      • apsara says:
        1 October 2021 at 5:22 pm

        yes, give her a call!

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    • Deva says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:39 pm

      I’m an older person too, and other than some recent hospital visits, I’ve found it quite liberating!! And a double wedding! Wow, you don’t see those very often. I hope this day brings you more joy than sadness as you remember them! ❤️

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      • apsara says:
        1 October 2021 at 5:19 pm

        Just joy, no sadness.
        I like being old. It’s so damn wonderful to have agency over what I choose to do or not do.

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    • springpansy says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:59 pm

      That’s a lovely thing to remember. What a special day for all of them.

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    • AnnE says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:07 pm

      How lovely! I hope you and your sister get a chance to connect.

      I somehow missed sniffing the BVC. What is it like? (I know it’s dc’d.

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      • apsara says:
        1 October 2021 at 9:38 pm

        You can get black cafe and vetyver, AnnE. It’s on the JM website in the vault. I have always loved it, and when it was reintroduced via the vault I bought a bottle.

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        • AnnE says:
          1 October 2021 at 10:25 pm

          Good to know, thanks!

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    • MossyBerry says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:48 pm

      That is such a happy memory!

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    • Laila says:
      1 October 2021 at 4:22 pm

      Another reason to celebrate today! They may be gone but they live on in your ❤️ each time you remember them. ?

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  3. AnnE says:
    1 October 2021 at 9:32 am

    Robin, I love today’s image! Double score!
    Joining the CP in TF Café Rose.
    Happy Friday, everyone!

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    • Robin says:
      1 October 2021 at 10:37 am

      It would be a triple score if I had the patience to get the bunny properly centered in the circle, but I am so glad you love it!

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      • AnnE says:
        1 October 2021 at 2:03 pm

        I didn’t even notice. ?

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      • MossyBerry says:
        1 October 2021 at 2:50 pm

        I though the bunny had just floated off center when the barista pushed the cup across the counter! :D

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        • Robin says:
          2 October 2021 at 2:35 pm

          Ha, that’s the spirit.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 7:15 pm

      Smelling great today!

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  4. ringthing says:
    1 October 2021 at 9:38 am

    That cappuccino picture is so perfect for today! I planned to wear New Haarlem but it’s another day in the 80s and I need something lighter, so I went with L’eau Mauboussin for the cardamom note. Good transitional scent going into fall.

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    • Robin says:
      1 October 2021 at 10:38 am

      I spent a decent amount of time looking for my New Haarlem sample, but no luck. Enjoy your 80s! We are looking at 67, which is not too shabby.

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  5. pyramus says:
    1 October 2021 at 9:49 am

    Rabrabrabbit!

    Been laid up since Monday with the bad back to end all bad backs — had to go to the ER on Wednesday — but I’m on the mend and smelling pretty good in Mugler A*Men Pure Coffee, possibly the best of all the A*Men flankers.

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    • PriscillaE says:
      1 October 2021 at 10:12 am

      I’m so glad that you are feeling better. I bet you smell great.

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    • Robin says:
      1 October 2021 at 10:39 am

      Yep, you smell fantastic…that’s another one I was looking for but could not find!

      So sorry about your back, though, back pain is the worst.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      1 October 2021 at 10:47 am

      Feel better soon! You smell wonderful!

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    • Lisa D says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:31 am

      So sorry to hear about your back pain, pyramus. Get better, and keep smelling good.

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    • cazaubon says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:09 pm

      Get well soon! You smell great.

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    • sistine says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:24 pm

      Ouch! I hope you’re 100% recovered soon.

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    • Deva says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:42 pm

      Oh, I feel your pain! Back pain is demoralizing and your whole world becomes the couch or bed, or wherever you happened to be parked at the time. Hope you’re back on your feet soon!

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    • springpansy says:
      1 October 2021 at 1:00 pm

      I’m glad you are healing. And always smelling wonderful.

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    • Aurora says:
      1 October 2021 at 1:20 pm

      Back pain is no fun, good to hear you’re better today.

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    • AnnE says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:09 pm

      Glad you’re on the mend!

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    • Laila says:
      1 October 2021 at 4:26 pm

      Sorry about your back woes, hope you feel better soon. But take it s-l-o-w; I had one of those once and I know that pain and also the need to ease slowly back into life. Take care!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 7:13 pm

      Ugh! Back pain like that is beyond terrible.

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  6. thegoddessrena says:
    1 October 2021 at 9:53 am

    In DSH Cafe Noir today. Hopefully the rest of my day gets better –I’ve already missed my normal bus and the next one is running late. Sigh.

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    • sistine says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:25 pm

      I hope your day improves.

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  7. Lovestosmellgood says:
    1 October 2021 at 10:10 am

    Rabbit x 3

    2 cappuccinos consumed for world coffee day

    For some eye candy, I mean for some coffee ideas (no affiliation)
    https://youtu.be/xFijeOXI6PM

    SOTD Iris Torréfié for points

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    • Deva says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:44 pm

      Oh, Brad Pitt and Coffee?! Match made in heaven! ?

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        1 October 2021 at 12:54 pm

        Exactly!
        Someone on here asked this morning week if he came with the machine or as an attachment ?

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        • Deva says:
          1 October 2021 at 12:58 pm

          What a fun novelty THAT would be! ?

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        • Deva says:
          1 October 2021 at 1:03 pm

          Oh, and to further your viewing pleasure, here is another hunkahunka burning love with coffee:

          https://www.instagram.com/p/CUapG-CreUk/?utm_medium=copy_link

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          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            1 October 2021 at 1:15 pm

            ? . ?

        • Nancyleandros says:
          1 October 2021 at 4:28 pm

          I’d just like a weekend with Brad and the machine he’s riding on, never mind the coffee…

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          • Lovestosmellgood says:
            1 October 2021 at 5:14 pm

            My thoughts exactly

    • AnnE says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:13 pm

      Well, I don’t care for blondes, but that one word he speaks at the end got to me! ❤️☕️

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        1 October 2021 at 3:07 pm

        hahaha!
        For me, I love motorcycles, coffee, and he is an added bonus

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    • Omega says:
      1 October 2021 at 7:00 pm

      Much better than the Chanel No. 5 ads:). Not into Brad..but on a motorcycle? More appealing for sure lol. I like how he is aging too.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        2 October 2021 at 6:37 am

        He is aging well

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    • mayfly says:
      2 October 2021 at 5:55 am

      This was a nice little treat to see on Saturday morning! ? ?

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        2 October 2021 at 6:37 am

        ? ?

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  8. PriscillaE says:
    1 October 2021 at 10:12 am

    I have no coffee fragrances that I know of, and I searched. Funnily enough, I got a freebie with a Demeter order that came earlier in the week and it turned out to be Pumpkin Spice Latte, which smells exactly as it sounds, with a distinct coffee scent. I wish I liked pumpkin spice anything, but I don’t even like pumpkin pie anymore.

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    • Lisa D says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:34 am

      I went looking this morning for my travel spray of Montale’s Intense Cafe, but I think I must have given it away, so I went with Demeter, too. But, I’m having better luck over here with Nitro Coffee layered over Espresso.

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      • MossyBerry says:
        1 October 2021 at 2:52 pm

        I bet you gave it to someone who loves it….

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        • Lisa D says:
          1 October 2021 at 10:13 pm

          Well, if that is the case, then all is well with the world!

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      • Deva says:
        1 October 2021 at 3:24 pm

        For some reason I’ve always coveted having a bottle of Montale! I’d like to try all their vanillas and settle on one. I know many hate them, even the packaging, but I’ve always wanted one…

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        • Old Herbaceous says:
          1 October 2021 at 5:39 pm

          I got my first Montales as decants through a subscription service, which is how I first tried Intense Cafe. Then when I found a bottle online for a good price, I got a full bottle. It was helpful to have the subscription size first, though.

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      • Old Herbaceous says:
        1 October 2021 at 5:37 pm

        My SOTD is Intense Cafe, I love it!

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    • MossyBerry says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:58 pm

      Before you give up on Pumpkin Pie, try it using nutmeg or allspice instead of ginger. I found out that the one taste I disliked in pumpkin pies was the ginger taste! I wonder if many commercial ones use some sort of stale or synthetic ginger that makes it even yuckier? I eat my ginger-free pies all year round.

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      • skalolazka says:
        1 October 2021 at 9:14 pm

        Interesting. I have never really liked pumpkin pie; twenty-plus years ago I spent Thanksgiving visiting American friends in England, and their very English neighbors brought a homemade pumpkin pie — starting with an actual pumpkin, vs. canned filling — to our dinner. It was delicious. I’ve never had another one that I enjoyed. Pecan pie, OTOH, I adore, and I make a really good one, myself (more pecans than sugar), so that is our usual T-giving pie. But changing up the spices in the pumpkin may be worth a try!

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  9. Portia says:
    1 October 2021 at 10:14 am

    Ruh by Pekji
    The coffee is not very prominent on me but it’s one of the very few frags in my bunch that has the note and seemed like something fun and weird to wear tonight in the last couple of weeks of Sydney lockdown, trying to ignore Schitts Creek that Jin has started watching. Finding most of the characters very unlikeable.
    Have a good weekend everyone.
    Portia xx

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    • Deva says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:47 pm

      I have never seen a single episode of Schitt’s Creek because I’m the most uncool, out of the loop person I know. I hope the lockdown regulations are loosened soon so you can find a place to escape to, even for a few hours.

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      • Portia says:
        1 October 2021 at 1:06 pm

        Hey Deva,
        Yeah, I think I’m pretty uncool too. Never mind, perfume doesn’t judge us.
        Thanks. Yeah, that will be lovely.
        Portia xx

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      • lillyjo says:
        1 October 2021 at 1:48 pm

        I will see your uncool and raise you a dork. Lol!

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        • Deva says:
          1 October 2021 at 3:21 pm

          I’m raising you by “a complete klutz” ?

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    • missionista says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:42 pm

      All the characters start off being extremely unlikeable, but they all have these really good story arcs, and by the end, they’re all great. Stick with it if you can–have Jin summarize so you can skip the most awful bits.

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      • Robin says:
        2 October 2021 at 2:37 pm

        I would agree with that. Being unlikeable in the beginning is sort of the point.

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      1 October 2021 at 5:42 pm

      Oh, Portia, I am so with you! Schitt’s Creek started while my young adult children were still living with us during lockdown, and I hated it. I could appreciate how good the actors were, but I just couldn’t spend that much time around such unpleasant characters. The other series they loved, which I couldn’t stand, was It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I just left the room as quietly as I could. I didn’t begrudge them the fun, and didn’t want to “make a statement”, but I really couldn’t take it.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 7:12 pm

      Also part of the “Haven’t Watched a Minute of Schitt’s Creek” club. I’ve never even seen a clip of it.

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  10. perfumelover67 says:
    1 October 2021 at 10:17 am

    ???

    Wearing Ava Luxe Cafe Noir and having my second cup of coffee with a tablespoon of Torani Pumpkin Pie sauce and a dash of cardamom.

    Another bright sunny, cool and very busy day at work.

    Be well, everyone! ☕

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    • Robin says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:28 pm

      Your coffee sounds delicious!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        1 October 2021 at 4:50 pm

        Thank you! ☕

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 7:10 pm

      Definitely enjoying the sun while we have it! ???

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        1 October 2021 at 8:28 pm

        The weekend is going to be gorgeous, sunny and warmer! ?

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        • Jalapeno says:
          1 October 2021 at 8:46 pm

          ???

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  11. ockeghem says:
    1 October 2021 at 10:34 am

    I raided my spouse’s (very small) stash for La Via del Profumo Milano Caffé. I only get coffee in the very, very top notes on this one. That’s okay, I’m drinking a coffee so that covers off the scent.

    I remembered my rabbits today, for once! Happy Friday, happy beginning of October!

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    • Robin says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:30 pm

      Kevin loved Milano Caffé and I’ve been meaning to try it. I am sure you smell great!

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      • ockeghem says:
        1 October 2021 at 5:12 pm

        I probably bought it for him off Kevin’s review. :-)

        So much to try, so little time!

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  12. SmokeyToes says:
    1 October 2021 at 10:37 am

    Happy Friday all! I’m on my 3rd cup of coffee and I’m still sleepy….
    My SOTD is Elizabeth Arden’s Red Door Velvet. Similar to Lovely by SJP and Narciso Rodriguez EDT (original formula). :)

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    • Robin says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:30 pm

      Hope you have woken up by now SmokeyToes!

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  13. Desirae says:
    1 October 2021 at 10:53 am

    Wearing Tauer Perfumes late great Dark Passage, a noir movie in a bottle. The coffee here is as black as the themes, and it’s maybe the best patchouli I’ve ever smelled.

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    • AnnE says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:17 pm

      Swoon. Guess I should’ve sprung for that one, lol!

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    • Laila says:
      1 October 2021 at 4:29 pm

      Sounds wonderful! Sorry I missed that one.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:52 pm

      Love love love Dark Passage! You smell great. I love ot so mich I ended up with 4 of them.

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  14. irisjasmine says:
    1 October 2021 at 11:01 am

    I searched high and low for my TF Cafe Rose decant, the only coffee scent I have, but to no avail. I’m in FM Dan’s Tes Bras instead, which is pretty and interesting. This is my first day of giving it a proper try.

    This week has been tiring, so I’m looking forward to a low-key weekend. Robin, that coffee bunny is amazing.

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    • sistine says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:26 pm

      I love Dans tes Bras! You smell fabulous.

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      • irisjasmine says:
        1 October 2021 at 2:45 pm

        Woody violets and I have an on-again, off-again relationship, but I’m really enjoying it!

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    • AnnE says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:23 pm

      Mmm, you do smell nice.

      Can we make a deal? I’ll let you know if your TF shows up over here, and you let me know if you see my bottle of Lush Cardamom Coffee wandering around looking lost. ?

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      • irisjasmine says:
        1 October 2021 at 2:43 pm

        Ha! Deal. I’ll keep an eye and a nose out for it!

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        • AnnE says:
          1 October 2021 at 3:39 pm

          ??

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  15. baronessa says:
    1 October 2021 at 11:02 am

    Never had cup of coffee in life (taste) but love the smell! Wearing Diptyque florabellio, with a salty coffe note. Happy weekend all

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    • Robin says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:31 pm

      You mean you hate the taste?

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    • missionista says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:43 pm

      Salty coffee note sounds like it would be a perfect perfume for PMS days…

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  16. sugarvenom says:
    1 October 2021 at 11:10 am

    ??? no fragrance yet but thinking of wearing either 28 La Pausa or Sycomore today.

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    • Robin says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:31 pm

      Not a bad set to choose from!

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  17. SheriG says:
    1 October 2021 at 11:13 am

    I’m a fail on rabbits and the CP today. Ah well, at least I am an older person. ? We’re headed to a wedding celebration later on, and I plan to wear the clear-bottle/dark-juice Gucci EDP for that — seems like a spiced and dusky orange blossom is appropriate for the occasion. Happy weekend everyone!

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    • springpansy says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:12 pm

      You will smell wonderful!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:39 pm

      You can take a set of my rabbits. I have extras!

      Enjoy the wedding!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 7:08 pm

      Oh, that Gucci is awesome!

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  18. tulipani says:
    1 October 2021 at 11:14 am

    Completely forgot to rabbit this morning! Drat! But happy October everyone, I love this time of year.

    I’m off to a morning walk now, but when I get back I plan to join several others in Iris Torréfié.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:40 pm

      You get my 2nd set of extra rabbits and that’s it. I am wearing Iris Torrefie as well.

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      • tulipani says:
        1 October 2021 at 2:14 pm

        I’ll take the extra rabbits, thanks! We smell lovely!

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  19. Dawn says:
    1 October 2021 at 11:23 am

    Forgot the rabbits this morning. I don’t have anything with a coffee note but wearing Une Rose Kandahar today.

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    • Deva says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:50 pm

      Oh, smelling fantastic!

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  20. Coumarin says:
    1 October 2021 at 11:24 am

    Hello all!

    I don’t have many coffee-accented perfumes so today I’m in Black Cashmere, which smells like it COULD have coffee as a note. Perfect for a dark and stormy day.

    I’m honestly dreading Donatella. My third quarter was a bit wild this year.

    Have a great day everyone.

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    • Robin says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:31 pm

      And you do smell fantastic!

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  21. TeaInTheGarden says:
    1 October 2021 at 11:31 am

    No points for me! I’m out of town with samples to keep me entertained. I have a couple of options that include coffee notes, but it’s going to be warm today, so I’m not wearing either one. Actually, I’m currently scent-free.

    Akro Awake
    notes: Balkans Santos Coffee, Green Cardamom, Italian Lemon, Haitian Vetiver

    Perris Monte Carlo Arancia Di Sicilia.
    notes: Blood orange (brown extraction & sfuma torchio extraction), almond, cinnamon, labdanum, coffee, iris, musk, amber.

    Personally, I prefer the Perris Monte Carlo, but both are good.

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  22. LizzieB says:
    1 October 2021 at 11:35 am

    I didn’t think I had any coffee scents, but then I looked up the notes for MB Bizarre Brandy. Coffee!

    Tough day yesterday after my booster. My whole body started aching. My new thermal thermometer said no fever. Early evening I used my old regular thermometer. 100.7. Nothing to fuss about or treat (I prefer to let fevers run as long as possible) but irritating that the new thermometer was so off. I waited until evening to take ibuprofen, so I’d be less achy at bedtime. Helped a lot.

    I feel much better today. Back is sore, but that could be from just lazing on the couch all day. And I’m slightly congested, which could be allergies. About to put on my shoes and walk to the post office. Hopefully that will stretch the back. May try to convince my husband to do a walk in the woods later.

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    • springpansy says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:11 pm

      I’m a big believer in walking (when possible) to confront all kinds of ills. Hope you feel better fast.

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    • sistine says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:27 pm

      I’m glad you’re starting to feel better. Enjoy your walk!

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    • Aurora says:
      1 October 2021 at 1:38 pm

      Yay to feeling better and with the booster you’re now well protected.

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    • Laila says:
      1 October 2021 at 4:32 pm

      Hope you feel better soon and at least can take comfort in the fact that you are well-protected.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 7:07 pm

      Yay for the booster, but argh for those side effects! Good to hear that you aren’t feeling flattened anymore.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:49 pm

      You smell nice! I was thinking about this for today bit had already committed to Iris Torrefie. I hope you were able to walk away the pain.

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  23. springpansy says:
    1 October 2021 at 12:10 pm

    Yay for International Day of Older Persons (like me!) and International Day of Coffee and most of all, for FriYAY!

    I’m in Akro Awake, my coffee-est fragrance (only a sample, unfortunately). Just back from a trip to Colorado to visit lots of old friends and bask in glorious Colorado September weather. Lots of work (and housework) to catch up on this weekend, but it was worth it. I think my upcoming (spring retirement) is going to be just fine. And starting mid-Oct, I’ll be part-time. Can’t wait!

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    • sistine says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:28 pm

      Woo hoo for the trip! I love the Rockies in September.

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    • allo says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:52 pm

      So glad you had a great time in Colorado and that your work schedule is going to lighten :)

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    • cazaubon says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:01 pm

      Yay for a nice holiday and being on the home stretch of your career!

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    • Deva says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:17 pm

      Ah, part time! Looking forward to it myself. Hang tough and In spring the world is your oyster!

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      1 October 2021 at 5:51 pm

      Congratulations!! I think I’ll retire in 2022. I’m kind of tapped out after almost two years of COVID in higher education.

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      • skalolazka says:
        1 October 2021 at 9:19 pm

        Good for you. If Mr. Skal and I could manage it, we’d be retiring, too. I’m going to have to stick it out for at least another seven years (if my job lasts), but I think he can only manage two or three. So much for careers we both loved, once upon a time.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 7:05 pm

      September is the perfect time of year to visit Colorado!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:48 pm

      Congrats! And you do smell nice!

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  24. cazaubon says:
    1 October 2021 at 12:12 pm

    Happy friday! Atelier Cologne Cafe Tuberosa for me today. I was late on the rabbits but better late than never. :-)

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:43 pm

      Reading through the comments made me realize I have way more perfume with coffee notes!

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        1 October 2021 at 3:10 pm

        I bet you do!

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    • lillyjo says:
      1 October 2021 at 1:52 pm

      Scent twins!

      Better a late rabbit than a dead one. Lol
      ( showing my age with this joke)

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      • cazaubon says:
        1 October 2021 at 2:02 pm

        LOL you are so right. :-)

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      • missionista says:
        1 October 2021 at 3:49 pm

        “Can’t catch me, cuz the rabbit done died…” I remember watching an episode of MASH (of all things) where they were doing a rabbit test and they managed not to kill the rabbit. I was so confused, I had to ask what was going on.

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        • Deva says:
          1 October 2021 at 4:16 pm

          Loved MASH!

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        • lillyjo says:
          1 October 2021 at 4:34 pm

          Thought of the episode and song as I was making my comment.

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        • Jalapeno says:
          1 October 2021 at 7:04 pm

          https://youtu.be/wwKwoU9cQ_o

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          • lillyjo says:
            1 October 2021 at 8:43 pm

            Jalapeno, my first Aerosmith concert was in 1984, and they sang this live. Steven dirtied up the lyrics. It still makes me laugh. He also fell off the stage!

          • Jalapeno says:
            1 October 2021 at 8:45 pm

            NICE! ????

  25. allo says:
    1 October 2021 at 12:22 pm

    Happy Friday!

    Sotd is DSH Muresque – no coffee but plenty of blackberry on this sunny, cool day.

    This morning when a customer service rep from L’Artisan called me back (I had a question about an out of stock fragrance) and she spoke both French and English, I opted for French and and we had a lovely conversation en français. Quel grand plaisir!

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    • springpansy says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:57 pm

      Fun! (And you smell amazing, of course!)

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      • allo says:
        1 October 2021 at 1:35 pm

        :)

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    • cazaubon says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:02 pm

      I always go for French when I can, it’s such a pleasure!

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      • Deva says:
        1 October 2021 at 7:06 pm

        The only French I remember after two years in high school is “Je ne sais pas” which I figure covers just about everything! ?

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        • allo says:
          1 October 2021 at 9:52 pm

          Tout!

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      1 October 2021 at 5:53 pm

      Oh, I love that so much!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 7:03 pm

      Which perfume were you discussing?

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      • allo says:
        1 October 2021 at 8:32 pm

        Dzhongkha – makes me nervous that it’s out of stock but she reassured me that it would be back. I’m not sure why I didn’t jump on this fragrance sooner.

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        • Jalapeno says:
          1 October 2021 at 8:43 pm

          Ah, the perfume shoulda/woulda/coulda. Been there!

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  26. Deva says:
    1 October 2021 at 12:24 pm

    Cutest bunny ever!

    I’m currently sautéing some shrooms for a shroom and cheese omelet while sipping coffee and wafting clouds of Kenzo l’Elephant.

    A stunning sunshiny morning after all day drizzle yesterday. Shaping up to be a perfect day!

    Happy Friday, NSTers! ?

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    • Portia says:
      1 October 2021 at 1:07 pm

      YAY for L’Elephant.
      Now that’s cool. X

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      1 October 2021 at 5:56 pm

      Ooh, L’Elephant! I got my first (used) bottle of it recently — wow! You smell wonderful!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 7:02 pm

      Delicious meal & perfume! ?

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:41 pm

      I need to up my omelet game!

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  27. sistine says:
    1 October 2021 at 12:29 pm

    I’m wearing Replica’s Coffee Break. My students seem to love it – I’ve gotten 5 compliments so far today. I don’t know why vanilla, coffee and lavender smell so good together but they do. Love the travel spray option too.

    Happy Friday!

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    • cazaubon says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:03 pm

      I need to try that one, it sounds delicious!

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    • irisjasmine says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:50 pm

      Yum!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:40 pm

      I, too, love the travel spray option, which I have and have been seeing it inside a very accessible cabinet but did not think to wear it. You smell nice!

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  28. hajusuuri says:
    1 October 2021 at 12:50 pm

    ? ? ?

    Love the coffee picture!!!

    SOTD = Guerlain Iris Torrefie

    Love, don’t smell the coffee but it’s there so I will take credit for the CP! Also, twins, triplets and quadruplets with a bunch of people above.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CUe6QuYLdum/?utm_medium=copy_link

    I almost thought I wouldn’t make it into the office today but I had reset my expectations that there are 3 trains from my train station I can catch and still make it into the office before 7:45. We don’t have set start times but I do like to get in earlier as I have a tendency to leave earlier as well to avoid the rush hour going home.

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    • Deva says:
      1 October 2021 at 12:55 pm

      “Resetting Expectations” has become my religion in the past year, in every facet of my life, both personal and professional. It’s tough. ?

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      • hajusuuri says:
        1 October 2021 at 11:36 pm

        It is tough for sure but in this case, I think I was just overly harsh on myself. On the other hand, I’ve had to reset my expectations on many things as well so as not to be disappointed.

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    • lillyjo says:
      1 October 2021 at 1:55 pm

      I forgot Iris Torrefie had a coffee note. I need to dig up my sample.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        1 October 2021 at 11:37 pm

        I didn’t smell any coffee though but you have a good nose so I bet you’ll detect it!

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    • cazaubon says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:15 pm

      You smell fabulous! Resetting my expectations is the story of my life.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        1 October 2021 at 11:37 pm

        There seems to ne a few of is with resetting expectations!

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        • hajusuuri says:
          1 October 2021 at 11:38 pm

          Oh dear, the typos! … seems to BE a few of US …

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 7:02 pm

      That is/was such a classic bottle design. Not at all generic.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        1 October 2021 at 11:39 pm

        I’m thinking this was my last purchase in the classic bottle design!

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  29. Aurora says:
    1 October 2021 at 1:55 pm

    Lovely weather for October 1st.

    It turns out I have only two coffee options, this is definitely not a favorite note, so I’m wearing both, Sebastian Espresso Royale from a sample from generous Ajda at a freebie meet, very realistic black coffee and Faviol Seferi Insomnia, more complex with chocolate, It comes out of purgatory, deserves to go on rotation for fall as I’m enjoying it much more than I remember, I think it’s supposed to be a dupe of Kilian Black Phantom.

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    • Aurora says:
      1 October 2021 at 1:56 pm

      It’s Sebastiane.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 7:01 pm

      I think I would rather smell coffee in the air than on me…

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      • Aurora says:
        1 October 2021 at 8:28 pm

        Totally agree, I don’t understand the trend for this note.

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  30. lillyjo says:
    1 October 2021 at 2:01 pm

    Found out today our security guy at work has been stealing.
    I am not surprised just angry that he wasted our time and payroll. Jerk!
    Wearing Cafe Tuberosa and smelling great!
    If anyone is from Saint Louis here, your baseball team is doing awesome. They are now my second favorite team. I hope they get into the World Series. ( my home team won’t make it)

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    • Ede97005 says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:52 pm

      YIKES! It’s always disappointing to find out that people have not been acting in an honorable way.

      But you smell incredible!

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      • lillyjo says:
        1 October 2021 at 4:32 pm

        Thanks! I love Cafe Tuberosa.

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    • cazaubon says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:09 pm

      We smell great scent twin! :-)

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      • lillyjo says:
        1 October 2021 at 4:30 pm

        We do!

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    • Deva says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:14 pm

      Good grief, some people are just unbelievable. As population increases, so do the percentage of ??’s! Was he stealing personal belongings or from payroll..? I could tell you an amaze balls story from when I worked in retail regarding the MANAGER ripping me off! I was going to let it go, afraid if I made a stink I would lose my job. Thankfully I listened to my parents and went up the chain of command..! I hope everyone gets reimbursed!

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      • lillyjo says:
        1 October 2021 at 4:30 pm

        As far as I know, he’s been stealing merchandise. His wife just started working here too! Lol, I imagine she will quit, but who knows she might be stealing too.

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        • madtowngirl says:
          1 October 2021 at 6:26 pm

          Awkward! I would imagine she will either resign or be asked to leave. That’s terrible. I have zero tolerance for thieves and liars.

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        • Deva says:
          1 October 2021 at 8:14 pm

          I never had any idea what a HUGE racket this is. Like millions of dollars HUGE! I still remember stealing a Charleston Chew when I was 9 and being so guilt ridden, I confessed to my mother who marched me right to the Osco I stole it from to make amends. That pretty much cured my thievery!

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          • Jalapeno says:
            1 October 2021 at 8:42 pm

            Whoa! I haven’t heard of Osco in ages!! ?

    • Nancyleandros says:
      1 October 2021 at 5:05 pm

      Ugh. What losers! I feel disgusted on your behalf. There was a theft ring where I used to work, and it turned out to be the security people. They saw everyone coming and going with their equipment, and stole from people’s offices and cars parked in the parking garages.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 7:00 pm

      Oh, ffs! What a D-bag! Joining you in anger and outrage.

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      • Deva says:
        1 October 2021 at 8:33 pm

        Oh, “ffs” is new to me!! I’m delighted you introduced me to it! ?

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        • Jalapeno says:
          1 October 2021 at 8:41 pm

          You’re welcome! ? It’s one of those perfectly salty expressions that covers so many things!

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    • Aurora says:
      1 October 2021 at 8:31 pm

      How unpleasant and infuriating for all the honest employees, did he get away with it for a long time?

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      • lillyjo says:
        1 October 2021 at 8:45 pm

        He’s only been there about a month! I bet he started his first day.

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    • Gail says:
      1 October 2021 at 8:45 pm

      Oh jeez! That’s just beyond! Is the store able to charge him with theft? I’m sure there’s some good karma around the corner for him.

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      • lillyjo says:
        1 October 2021 at 8:47 pm

        A lot has to happen to be charged and I am not privy to all the details. I hope so though.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:33 pm

      Oh my gosh, this feels like a betrayal….almost like an ambulance getting into an accident. The sad thing is, even with proof, “new policing” may allow him to get away with it.

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  31. foxbins says:
    1 October 2021 at 2:12 pm

    I wasn’t in the mood for a coffee scent today, though I did remember to rabbit as I staggered into the kitchen this morning to make actual coffee. I thought I would wear Le Maroc pour Elle this morning but I grabbed Une Rose Chypree instead. Very nice, and I’m picky about both roses and chypres.

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    • cazaubon says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:09 pm

      You smell fabulous!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 6:57 pm

      Andy Tauer did roses SO well!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:27 pm

      Hope you’re feeling better!

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  32. Ede97005 says:
    1 October 2021 at 2:36 pm

    Rabbit X3!

    1) SOTD: Black Opium Neon, from a sample. I tried this first in the hot, hot summer and wowzers, this was incredibly gorgeous- fresh, yet rich and creamy. Wearing it now on an rainy/overcast morning and it is the right amount of cozy. Incredible. The best Black Opium flanker, imo. I need a full bottle, for real.

    2) Thanks to the rain, the seeds for the fall garden are starting to sprout in the backyard! Hurray! Also I found a source for paw paw fruit here so I am going to go get them! Paw Paws are native to the midwest and NE BUT there are some folks who have been able to able to grow them here.

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    • Deva says:
      1 October 2021 at 8:31 pm

      Paw paw fruit… I don’t think I’ve ever seen it. Is it widely available? Seasonal? I’m from the Midwest so I should know this…but I don’t. ?

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      • Robin says:
        2 October 2021 at 3:03 pm

        I had my first one a couple years ago…they do grow in PA but I never knew that.

        “Pawpaws grow from the Great Lakes down to portions of the Florida Panhandle. The members of the Lewis and Clark expedition ate pawpaws for pleasure, and, for a period in Missouri in 1806, subsistence. John James Audubon depicted yellow-billed cuckoos on a pawpaw branch. Our early American ancestors enjoyed pawpaws for centuries, spreading them as far west as Kansas. In 1541, the expedition of conquistador Hernando de Soto recorded Native Americans growing and eating pawpaws in the Mississippi Valley. ”

        https://www.seriouseats.com/what-are-pawpaws-wild-fruit-midwest-how-to-prep-and-eat-pawpaws

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  33. DolceVita says:
    1 October 2021 at 2:36 pm

    Hello NST! I began the day in Van Cleef’s First (I often wear it at the start of a new month-I am too literally-minded at times but with such a beautiful perfume what does it matter) and now joining in the CP in Cafe Tuberosa. This is my first week posting in the comments, though I’ve been a regular reader for a good few years. Thank you all for this wonderful place.

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    • allo says:
      1 October 2021 at 2:49 pm

      You smell amazing! I love First and like your idea of wearing it at the beginning of the month. There’s something very comforting about certain perfume rituals.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:02 pm

      You are having a great-smelling day! I too like your idea about First as another way to navigate a collection of many perfumes.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:09 pm

      welcome and keep posting

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    • cazaubon says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:10 pm

      Hello scent twin!

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    • Gaynor says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:15 pm

      Welcome!

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    • DolceVita says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:33 pm

      Thank you all so much! ?

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    • missionista says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:51 pm

      Welcome to commenting!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 6:56 pm

      Hello there! I’m always glad to see people de-lurking.

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  34. Nancyleandros says:
    1 October 2021 at 3:00 pm

    Montale Intense Cafe for cp points today. It’s been raining off and on all day, and the pooch is being picky about doing her business. She’s standing in the yard being a potty refusenik. I don’t get it. When you’re out there, why not just go?!? ?

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:09 pm

      haha!
      Its like what I think about my kids when they were very small..why are you crying at bedtime?..if you are crying because you’re tired why don’t you just go to sleep?

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        1 October 2021 at 5:12 pm

        Exactly! It’s miserable for everyone when kiddos get to that level of tired.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        1 October 2021 at 6:16 pm

        Lol, yes.?

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    • MossyBerry says:
      1 October 2021 at 3:10 pm

      Hi twin, you smell wonderful as you cater to your dear pet.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        1 October 2021 at 5:13 pm

        We smell great today. ?

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      1 October 2021 at 6:03 pm

      Scent triplets! Intense Cafe is so beautiful. Every time I wear it, I get compliments from people who range from teenaged boys to older ladies.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 6:55 pm

      LOL at “potty refusnik”!

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  35. MossyBerry says:
    1 October 2021 at 3:09 pm

    SotD Montale Intense Cafe, gifted by a lovely NST’er. It was an instant love, in how it comes at you from several directions. Maybe like being in a noisy and busy coffee shop, smelling your coffee, beans freshly gound, brewing coffee, and ambient coffee mingled with sweet baked goods. It does die down quickly, but linger nicely. Happy FriYAY!

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      1 October 2021 at 6:04 pm

      Wow, I’m counting up the fellow Intense Cafe lovers here today and I’m up to quadruplets including me!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 6:54 pm

      Glad I didn’t read your description before dinner, or I would have been ravenous!

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  36. Gaynor says:
    1 October 2021 at 3:14 pm

    Saturday morning – yay! It’s been a long week. I’m still contemplating the day, and leaning towards something spring-like. Maybe Chant d’Arômes, I haven’t worn it for ages – probably last spring :)

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    • DolceVita says:
      1 October 2021 at 5:35 pm

      Oh that is a beautiful one, just perfect for spring!

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    • cazaubon says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:40 pm

      Chant d’Aromes is beautiful!

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  37. missionista says:
    1 October 2021 at 3:53 pm

    Totally forgot to rabbit today, but love the coffee rabbit in the picture. It makes me want to go out and find a cafe that will do coffee art.

    I am all out of coffee fragrances, although I’ve had samples of some in past. Wearing Vetiver Tonka instead, because the tonka is vaguely reminiscent of coffee.

    FriYAY everyone!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:23 pm

      I agree with you re: tonka!

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  38. Old Herbaceous says:
    1 October 2021 at 4:37 pm

    SOTD = Montale’s Intense Cafe! My thoughts on it are here: https://scentsandsensibilities.co/2017/11/26/scent-sample-sunday-montale-intense-cafe/. Happy weekend, everyone!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:22 pm

      I have smelled this and have a sample somewhere. That said, i have no Montale bottles – they are scary-looking.

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      • cazaubon says:
        1 October 2021 at 11:41 pm

        Really, none? I don’t love the bottles but have a dozen of them because I like the scents.

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  39. Laila says:
    1 October 2021 at 4:39 pm

    Coffee is my favorite beverage – I tend to be a purist and prefer to drink mine hot and black – and I love coffee as a scent note – including the sweeter notes of latte/cappuccino/mocha as well.

    I have several fragrances that fit today’s cp but my favorite, and in my top 5, is L’Or de Torrente. I posted this way back in 2015 (and I’m thinking perhaps LTSG would like to join me in my reverie today); it still holds true for me each time I wear this beloved scent:

    ‘The sun-warmed bricks of the ancient piazza and the gentle burbling of the fountain in the square welcome me as I sip my coffee in an outdoor cafe. My scrubbed, well-worn cedar table hosts a lovely bouquet of fresh-picked roses at its center. As the steam rises from my cup, it mingles with the fragrance of the roses and both soothes and stimulates my soul. I inhale deeply. La vita é bella!
    I have never been to Italy, but I know my special place exists. And I will find it there one day.
    SOTD: L’Or de Torrente. Coffee/rose/cedar and gold. Elegant scent, exquisite bottle, everything beautiful that is Italian. One of my very favorites.’

    As an Older Person and a Coffee-Lover I am celebrating these 2 international days but as a Music Lover also a third one: the International Music Day, celebrated each October 1 since 1975. It reminds us of the power of music to unite us all wherever we live throughout the world. And I will also be celebrating the Chicago White Sox as ALCS Division Champs this weekend! Looking forward to going to the last regular game of the season and then getting ready for playoff excitement!

    Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend ahead and reminding you to celebrate – yourself! ?

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    • Deva says:
      1 October 2021 at 5:00 pm

      My mother would be so ashamed that I didn’t realize the WS were in the play offs. I hope you enjoy the series. Go Sox! Your sent sounds wonderful and transportive!

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      • Deva says:
        1 October 2021 at 5:01 pm

        *Scent*

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      • Laila says:
        1 October 2021 at 7:59 pm

        Thanks for the good wishes and, on behalf of your mom, I hereby forgive you. ?

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      1 October 2021 at 6:09 pm

      Your special place does exist, and I think it’s in Venice! My last travel to Europe was in 2019, and it was our first visit to Venice. We actually found a couple of piazzas that are frequented by locals, fewer tourists, and they were just as you described. I hope you get to visit some day!

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      • Laila says:
        1 October 2021 at 8:00 pm

        Oh, thank you! It’s already on my bucket list, even more so now!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 6:52 pm

      Coffee and roses are an unexpectedly lovely combo for my nose! ☕?

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      • Laila says:
        1 October 2021 at 8:00 pm

        I completely agree!

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    • cazaubon says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:42 pm

      L’Or de Torrente is a great scent, wish I still had my bottle, it was pretty.

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  40. Jalapeno says:
    1 October 2021 at 5:10 pm

    I did rabbit 3x today, but it was not the first thing I said. I had to move a cat in order to get out of bed, so I was talking to her instead.

    Chilly today! I had to wear a hoodie for my afternoon errands. Don’t know if I will have to do the same for tomorrow’s tasks. ??

    SOTD = Soivohle Black Coffee Embellishing Oil. If you want the scent of just coffee, this is it. However, it is a close to the body scent and lasts about 4 hours on my scent glue skin. ☕

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    • madtowngirl says:
      1 October 2021 at 6:08 pm

      Maybe you will be getting the warm weather we are having today. 83 and sunny, but it’s supposed to be cloudy and cooler tomorrow.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        1 October 2021 at 6:51 pm

        I think that Sunday is when things are supposed to warm up. It’s not quite time for me to put away the cotton socks yet! ?

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:19 pm

      I imagine you smelled good for the 4 hours! I am loving the cooler weather but we’ll be back to the warm on Sunday +.

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  41. madtowngirl says:
    1 October 2021 at 6:04 pm

    Friday!? My weekend to work.☹️
    I’m in Molecule 01 from a new bottle. I finally caved. I’ve gone through 2 samples, a 5 ml decant and what really pushed me over the top was how 2 of my colleagues could not stop gushing about how good I smelled. Sold.
    We finished the 8th season of the great British baking show last night and tonight we will finish the 3rd season of Stranger Things. A pretty exciting Friday night.?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      1 October 2021 at 6:50 pm

      Perfume compliments are definitely a reason for purchasing!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        1 October 2021 at 7:16 pm

        Definitely. I wear perfume mostly for myself, but it’s always nice when other people think I smell good too.?

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        • Jalapeno says:
          1 October 2021 at 8:06 pm

          It’s the cherry on top of the ice cream sundae! ?

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    • lillyjo says:
      1 October 2021 at 10:05 pm

      Is that the iso e super one?

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      • cazaubon says:
        1 October 2021 at 11:44 pm

        Yes it is. I quite like No. 4 but can’t remember which aromachemical it is.

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    • cazaubon says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:45 pm

      I love it when I get compliments, it makes me feel justified for a full bottle purchase. ;-)

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  42. She-ra says:
    1 October 2021 at 6:56 pm

    Comparing 2016 Black Opium and Black Opium Extreme…I note the year like it’s wine. ;) ?

    The original is more floral and the Extreme has chocolate and amped coffee and patchouli I would say.

    I will not go on a full diatribe (it will be a mini ;) ) but my 3rd grader came home w/ a runny nose yesterday and the school wants a negative PCR test (not rapid) to return her to school. Sadly this is easier said and much more time-consuming than done. I pro-testing and would love to take her to a drive-through place but via my insurance/healthcare system they want you to wait 72 hours…but I can take her to a contracted urgent care place for a test…which I did this morning…and then to get the results to provide to the school I have to go back and literally pick up a hard copy/piece of paper b/c there’s no portal/website to access and they can’t send it to me…so I need to drive back there to pick up the piece of paper when the results are ready like it’s 1999…and not partying while I do it like the Prince song.

    This doesn’t seem sustainable or efficient for parents for the next couple years. My friend has Kaiser insurance and when her daughter had a cold they had a brilliant Disneyland drive through process w/ a tent and 3 cars in and 3 cars out like clockwork and never got out of the car. Even the signage was great. End rant. Off to listen to Prince now. :)

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    • lillyjo says:
      1 October 2021 at 10:16 pm

      I am sorry She-ra.
      I hope your daughter feels better soon.

      Also I thought the covid tests were all free? I have had 3 this year and nobody even asked for insurance. ( 2 rapid, 1 regular)

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    • hajusuuri says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:17 pm

      It’s now harder to distinguish between COVID and a cold. I hope your daughter feels better soon.

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    • cazaubon says:
      1 October 2021 at 11:49 pm

      What a royal pain. I hope your daughter is feeling okay and you hit no more hurdles. You are right this is not reasonable or sustainable, they need to offer free rapid testing.

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  43. skalolazka says:
    1 October 2021 at 9:26 pm

    No coffee fragrance here. SOTD is Bottega Veneta, again, after enjoying it so much on W. (Yesterday was Hiris, which I finally got a bottle of. Love, love, love.)

    Drank plenty of coffee today: two double espressos before noon (half-caff); a single-shot oat milk latte in the afternoon; a truly good affogatto after dinner (in a restaurant!!), and then a half-caff single at home as we visited with one of my former students (all fully vaccinated, distanced, etc.). So there was coffee aplenty, even if not in a perfume.

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    • lillyjo says:
      1 October 2021 at 10:17 pm

      You smell of perfection!?

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