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Tuesday scent of the day 12/7

Posted by Robin on 7 December 2021 184 Comments

It's Tuesday and Willa Cather’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing?

I am heading home from out of town today. Meanwhile I'm taking community project points for the fresh grasses in yesterday's Luctor et Emergo, and then more points for the iris in today's Imaginary Authors O, Unknown.

Reminder: on 12/10, for Emily Dickinson's birthday, wear a fragrance with a note she mentioned in one of her poems (helpful lists here, here, here).

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: shown is the "William Morris Anemone Large Teapot" —  "a lovely large tea pot which holds 6 cups. A family size earthenware tea pot. Slip cast earthenware, handmade and decorated in the traditional manner in Stoke on Trent." £35 at The Great British Shop.

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  1. happy888cat says:
    7 December 2021 at 9:22 am

    Good morning!
    Sotd is Ballerina no.5. Points for roses today.
    Currently drinking hojicha, roasted green tea.

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    • cazaubon says:
      7 December 2021 at 3:55 pm

      You smell lovely! I have a sample of Ballerina No. 5 and quite like it.

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  2. apsara says:
    7 December 2021 at 9:31 am

    now that is some teapot!
    still in bathrobe wafting many scents while working.
    post shower MM Petra.

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:17 pm

      They need better photographers, but agree it’s a lovely pot!

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  3. pyramus says:
    7 December 2021 at 9:38 am

    I decided to do chypres all week because Dickinson mentioned moss (yeah, it’s a stretch), so today I’m in 1991-vintage Boucheron Pour Homme EDP, one of those kitchen-sinky things they used to do with a little of everything in it, including a bunch of citrus at the top, a bunch of florals in the middle, and oakmoss running throughout. Does it smell old-fashioned or old-man to modern noses? Maybe. I don’t have a modern nose. But oh is it ever good!

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    • AnnieA says:
      7 December 2021 at 12:15 pm

      Stretch away – my favourite part of any CP is people’s creativity.

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      • Robin says:
        7 December 2021 at 10:18 pm

        Same here!

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    • ringthing says:
      7 December 2021 at 1:13 pm

      That sounds great.

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    • tannina says:
      7 December 2021 at 1:47 pm

      I could do a chypre week any time, just wearing one today

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:12 pm

      Looking forward to hearing what else you will have for a Chypre Week!

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  4. meredifay says:
    7 December 2021 at 10:15 am

    DSH Red Carnations today – I suppose that somewhere in those 1000+ poems there might be mention of carnation or dianthus or clove pink…. if not, at least I am CP adjacent, because this scent is a flower bomb in the best possible sense. 🙂 Pretty flowers, cold frosty day… winter is upon us. Happy Winter, everyone, I hope your holiday preparations are going smoothly…

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    • meredifay says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:16 am

      And now I need a William Morris teapot. Who knew? LOL. That thing is just cute. Cute, cute, cute.

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        7 December 2021 at 11:23 am

        I’ve been window shopping on Etsy, looking at men’s ties in Liberty of London textiles (lots of William Morris and William Morris-like designs). I might need one of those soon.

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        • Isabella says:
          7 December 2021 at 11:57 am

          I love Liberty textiles! Gorgeous designs but the feel of their Egyptian cotton lawn — oh, my! I’m always on the prowl for boys’ shirts made from their fabric, since my son loves flowers and our culture, sadly, has largely decreed that boys shall not wear flowers. Thankfully, I’ve found a couple.

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          • springpansy says:
            7 December 2021 at 4:06 pm

            I have some gorgeous Liberty of London fabric that I’ve been “meaning to” make something from for YEARS. Maybe I’ll actually do it in 2022.

    • pyramus says:
      7 December 2021 at 12:13 pm

      We should not mind so small a flower —
      Except it quiet bring
      Our little garden that we lost
      Back to the Lawn again.

      So spicy her Carnations nod-
      So drunken, reel her Bees-
      So silver steal a hundred flutes
      From out a hundred trees-

      That whoso sees this little flower
      By faith may clear behold
      The Bobolinks around the throne
      And Dandelions gold.

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      • Lisa D says:
        7 December 2021 at 1:07 pm

        We’re going to be relying on you all week for this, pyramus, just FYI. 🙂

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        • DolceVita says:
          7 December 2021 at 3:20 pm

          Agreed! I know what to wear on Friday thanks to this ?

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      • Calypso says:
        7 December 2021 at 3:27 pm

        What a great poem! Thanks! And it uses that favorite word I noticed yesterday: bobolink!

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      • meredifay says:
        7 December 2021 at 4:03 pm

        OH, thank you so much! I knew they had to be in the body of work somewhere!

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  5. PriscillaE says:
    7 December 2021 at 10:17 am

    I’m continuing on with my supermarket scents in Old Spice. Yum!

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    • pyramus says:
      7 December 2021 at 12:14 pm

      Yum indeed! Supermarket/drugstore scents don’t get enough love. Some of them are fantastic.

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:18 pm

      Yep, plus, you get ED points too — carnation.

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  6. Nancyleandros says:
    7 December 2021 at 10:39 am

    Safe travels home Robin! I love the colors on that teapot.

    Drinking Harney Earl Grey on this cool, cloudy morning. I was in Curium by One of Those yesterday morning when it was muggy and warm. The front pushed through, so I added Baiser Vole Essence, which was just as cuddly and soft to wear as the Curium. Still in the Baiser Vole this morning.

    Happy Tuesday, everybody!

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      7 December 2021 at 11:21 am

      Ah well, you had me there a moment with your drinking Horny Earl Grey. Then I reread your post. 😉

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        7 December 2021 at 11:32 am

        ??

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    • Calypso says:
      7 December 2021 at 3:27 pm

      That front came through fast yesterday!

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        7 December 2021 at 8:35 pm

        It really did, and it was quite windy! We didn’t get any rain out of it though.

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:19 pm

      Long day but I am home safe and sound, and got a decent cup of Earl Grey at a rest stop today 🙂

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  7. perfumelover67 says:
    7 December 2021 at 10:47 am

    In CdG Avignon and enjoying my second cup of coffee on another busy, busy day at work.

    Happy Tuesday! ?

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    • Vee says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:56 am

      You smell good!!!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        7 December 2021 at 10:57 am

        Thank you! ?

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    • madtowngirl says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:56 am

      Happy Tuesday pl67!?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        7 December 2021 at 10:57 am

        Thank you, Mtg! ?

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      7 December 2021 at 11:04 am

      Happy Tuesday ladybug! You’re ready for anything; Avignon will keep you centered.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        7 December 2021 at 1:42 pm

        Thank you, Nancy! Avignon is keeping me in good shape today! ?

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    • Koyel says:
      7 December 2021 at 11:28 am

      You smell great! Belatedly, I’m glad your booster shot didn’t keep you down yesterday 🙂

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        7 December 2021 at 1:41 pm

        Thank you, Koyel! ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:11 pm

      Incense for the win!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        7 December 2021 at 10:16 pm

        Always! ?

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  8. ockeghem says:
    7 December 2021 at 10:54 am

    Never got around to posting yesterday, but I was CP-compliant in a cloud of CBIHP A Room with a View. Violet and hay seemed like it would work for Emily Dickinson’s garden.

    Not sure if I’ll stay with the violet theme today, or maybe shift to iris. I’ll have to figure something out soon, though — I have to shower and get ready for a long day of company-wide meetings at work. Robin, you may be inspiring me to pull out O, Unknown!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:55 am

      Good luck with your day of meetings!

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    • Isabella says:
      7 December 2021 at 11:48 am

      A Room With a View is one of my favorite of CBs scents — thanks for reminding me about it!

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:20 pm

      O, Unknown seems perfect for a meeting actually!

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  9. madtowngirl says:
    7 December 2021 at 10:54 am

    I’m in VCA Bois d’Iris. Another decant that is suffering from evaporation. This one makes the cut for full bottle when it’s gone though, I love it.
    We are late to the Ted Lasso party. We started watching it last week, a couple episodes at a time. Not only is it lol funny at times, but it leaves one with that warm and fuzzy good feeling. I’d give it 2 thumbs up.

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:20 pm

      I have still not seen it, but hard to believe I won’t succumb eventually 🙂

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  10. allo says:
    7 December 2021 at 10:56 am

    Making it easy on myself and piggybacking on Robin’s cp points in
    O, Unknown!

    On a separate note, and forgive me if this is fragrance blasphemy but I did some layering this weekend with Profumum Patchouly and O, Unknown! for a “Sticky Fingers” effect (also asking forgiveness from Francesca Bianchi).

    The Patchouly is beautiful but sometimes too much of one thing and the iris in O, Unknown! softens it beautifully.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      7 December 2021 at 11:07 am

      No forgiveness needed in these parts! Enjoy your layering – it’s fragrant creativity in my book. ?

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      • allo says:
        7 December 2021 at 11:54 am

        🙂

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    • tulipani says:
      7 December 2021 at 2:33 pm

      I always love hearing about a good layering combo, thanks for sharing!

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:21 pm

      Hey twin!

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  11. DolceVita says:
    7 December 2021 at 10:59 am

    Hello from a very stormy day here-it began with frost but now it’s fiercely wet and windy. I’m wearing Perris Monte Carlo Jasmin de Pays, drinking my third espresso of the day and pretending I’m somewhere else!

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    • Kanuka says:
      7 December 2021 at 12:27 pm

      Keep cosy and enjoy Monte Carlo!

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      • DolceVita says:
        7 December 2021 at 12:28 pm

        Thank you! It’s quite a nice place to be!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:10 pm

      That’s a gorgeous jasmine!

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  12. foxbins says:
    7 December 2021 at 11:06 am

    I’m wearing Lolita Lempicka for another chilly, rainy day. I’m about to load Dapper into his carrier for a vaccination trip to the vet. Poor guy, he gets two jabs today.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:08 pm

      Hope that Dapper’s Bogus Journey to the vet was a smooth one.

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  13. Dawn says:
    7 December 2021 at 11:12 am

    Heard from a family member on Sunday that my aunt’s sister had passed away. I wasn’t close to her and mostly saw her at Christmas or Thanksgiving at best. Have to talk to my manager today to take off Saturday for the funeral. Tried out Prada Candy yesterday and this morning. It’s more of along the lines of Infusion d’Iris. Wearing vintage no 19 edp today.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      7 December 2021 at 1:32 pm

      Sorry to hear about your aunt’s sister’s passing. I hope you get Saturday off with no drama.

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    • DolceVita says:
      7 December 2021 at 3:21 pm

      Ach, this is sad news, sorry to hear it Dawn.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:06 pm

      My sympathies on the passing of your family member.

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  14. Oakland Fresca says:
    7 December 2021 at 11:18 am

    I’ve finished the sample of Shalimar MVP sent to me by a generous NSTer. It is pretty, but I prefer the Jicky/Boy iterations of Guerlain’s great vanillas–both of those are more tinged with lavender.

    This month I am the recipient of perfume bounty and adventure sent to me by people who did not really ask for anything in return. In perfume karma, that leaves things out of synch. In the name of Nefertum, therefore, I want to pass along my travel-sized bottle of (15 mls originally, but there are probably only 11 or 12 left) of Nicolai’s Angelys Pear.

    If you would like it, are a regular contributor here on NST, and live in the CONUS, please email me at ann dottie eisenberg attagirl comcast dottie net.

    There must be several perfumes named for Nefertum, the beautiful boy god of flowers and perfume.

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      7 December 2021 at 12:10 pm

      Angelys Pear has a new home.

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    • cazaubon says:
      7 December 2021 at 4:00 pm

      Teone Reinthal has a very lovely Nefertum perfume.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:05 pm

      So I learned something new today, thanks to you. Had to look up Nefertum after I read your post!

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  15. irisjasmine says:
    7 December 2021 at 11:27 am

    Aerin Lilac Path for “It Will be summer—eventually”, which perfectly suits my aversion to the cold this year. This is a solid lilac, though much too expensive for what it is.

    We’ve reached the point in December at which my son needs to talk about what Santa might be up to each day. His excitement makes everything more fun!

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    • Isabella says:
      7 December 2021 at 11:47 am

      Oh, that’s adorable! My son arched his eyebrow at me earlier this year and said, “Santa is… kind of a concept, really?” so we haven’t been playing up the make-believe of it all, but maybe I should try harder…

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      • Lisa D says:
        7 December 2021 at 1:11 pm

        I like your son’s response! I think you might have a budding philosopher in your midst…..

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      • irisjasmine says:
        7 December 2021 at 2:42 pm

        Smart cookie!

        My son’s theory is that God (though we’re not very religious) employs Santa, the Easter Bunny, and maybe the Tooth Fairy to “look out for kids”.

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        • DolceVita says:
          7 December 2021 at 3:22 pm

          That is so sweet!

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        • Isabella says:
          7 December 2021 at 10:11 pm

          They’re totally God’s subcontractors!

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      7 December 2021 at 12:01 pm

      I always had my boys leave out a treat for Santa (from treats for his reindeer to a shot of whisky). One very hellish year when my younger son was quite ill, I told them I was a little worried about Santa getting down the chimney flue as ours was small and, well, Santa was reputedly not. So we left out carrots as well as milk and cookies. That night, after the boys went to bed, I made muddy hoof prints from the fireplace to the treats, and left tooth marks in one of the cookies, and took away all of the carrots except for little chewed up bits. The next morning I explained that obviously Santa had sent down one of his reindeer in his stead. He must have been worried about getting stuck in our chimney. Oh goodness the boys inspected and inspected those hoof prints! My younger son was out of his mind with excitement. He was six, but a young six.

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      • Kanuka says:
        7 December 2021 at 12:23 pm

        That is fantastic. What a wonderful mother you are.

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      • foxbins says:
        7 December 2021 at 12:23 pm

        It’s so nice you did that. I still remember the Easter that us kids found a big bow on the front walk outside the house. We were sure the Easter Bunny had dropped it, but I know now that my parents put it there. Good memories.

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      • skalolazka says:
        7 December 2021 at 1:57 pm

        Oh, thank you for telling us this story. Lovely!

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      • Vee says:
        7 December 2021 at 2:05 pm

        This reminds me of Ron Carlson’s The H Street Sledding Record and how the narrator tosses manure on his roof and lawn to simulate reindeer poop on Christmas Eve for his kid. Great short story.

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      • Koyel says:
        7 December 2021 at 2:36 pm

        What a wonderful story <3

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      • irisjasmine says:
        7 December 2021 at 2:40 pm

        Oh, how magical! We do the half-eaten cookies and carrots, too, and last year, my husband set up new soccer shoes in our basement soccer goal with a note from Santa, claiming they were magic shoes—a fact my son should keep secret from other kids. He was delighted almost to the point of terror! He’s five this year, so I do sort of hope wonder lasts a bit longer.

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        • Oakland Fresca says:
          7 December 2021 at 4:15 pm

          I absolutely love that. Love it!!!

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    • Kanuka says:
      7 December 2021 at 12:23 pm

      Enjoy it while you can!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:04 pm

      I remember one year where Mr. Jalapeno played the part of Santa in a phone call to his nephews when they were little. He totally got into character for it!

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  16. SheriG says:
    7 December 2021 at 11:33 am

    I’m in Carthusia 1681 for its lovely herbal iris over a base of soft sandalwood.

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:23 pm

      That’s a nice one 🙂

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  17. AmyT says:
    7 December 2021 at 11:43 am

    I dug out a long-forgotten bottle of DSH Winter White. It’s so sweet and cozy – perfect for today’s bone-chilling weather.

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:24 pm

      She does so many great winter scents.

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  18. Isabella says:
    7 December 2021 at 11:46 am

    CP compliant today in Jacinthe de Saphir, although Wet Garden would have fit the day better. Still grey, but the grey is at least a slightly different texture after a bit of rain in the night, though still hugging the earth. I’m attending an in-person workshop this afternoon and don’t think I’ll bother trying to do anything professional with my hair — the swirling damps will just turn it into fuzz in two minutes. Booked solid for the workday until 7pm and feeling none too thrilled about that, but I’ll soldier through it, at least smelling good.

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    • Kanuka says:
      7 December 2021 at 12:21 pm

      You mentioned a sweet grass the other day when Epidor was mentioned (hierochloe odorants or orientale, I think). I thought you might be interested that Sweet grass, Karetu, was one of the native grasses used here in Maori perfumes, as the bases of the Grand Maori Perfume, or worn as a plaited belt or necklace. Like your grass it doesn’t really smell of much when you first pick it ( and it just looks like long, weedy grass) but after an hour or so the coumarin comes through and once it dries a few blades can scent a whole room ( vanilla, almond, hay)
      https://maoriplantuse.landcareresearch.co.nz/WebForms/PeoplePlantsDetails.aspx?PKey=b53d7c7f-206b-4685-94ea-e20528adb6b9

      Have fun today!

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      • Isabella says:
        7 December 2021 at 10:15 pm

        Thanks for the link! Same genus as our native one, so probably quite similar. I haven’t tried drying any, but I do always carry it around in my pockets when I find it in the woods.

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  19. lucasai says:
    7 December 2021 at 11:55 am

    I’m in Diptyque Volutes for some comfy warmth and wisps of tobacco smoke.
    It’s a delightful scent for winter.

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    • Kanuka says:
      7 December 2021 at 12:11 pm

      It sounds so good. I like tobacco and might need this!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      7 December 2021 at 1:36 pm

      We’re twins, one day apart!

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  20. allo says:
    7 December 2021 at 12:04 pm

    Reposting: **FREEBIEALERT** – CONUS and regularish NSTers only please

    springpansy and I have joined forces to combine our hajusuuri traveling sample boxes and several extras.

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    • allo says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:10 pm

      Freebies have been re-homed. Thank you!

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  21. Kanuka says:
    7 December 2021 at 12:06 pm

    I was doing not very much yesterday so started tidying my bookshelves ( earthquake hazard is an understatement; everything is stacked and toppling and arranged in a system where my favourite books and poetry are at eye level and everything else takes it’s chances). Discovered a few Emily D titbits but no sign of a biography I can recommend by Lyndall Gordon Lives like Loaded Guns with examines the family relationships and feuds concerning Emily, her brother Austin, his wife and his mistress. It also raises the topic of her epilepsy.
    https://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/feb/13/emily-dickinson-lyndall-gordon?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

    Anyway, Emily D was a keen baker, liked making bread and puddings. One of her recipes is for gingerbread ( lots of molasses) and this recipe is for Black Cake , a rich fruit cake. So I’m going spicy today in Bapteme du Feu. This link tells you how to make it and has a pretty cat, too.

    https://blogs.harvard.edu/houghton/baking-with-emily-d/

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    • Kanuka says:
      7 December 2021 at 12:09 pm

      https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Emily_Dickinsons_Gingerbread.pdf

      The gingerbread recipe. It looks quite simple, and no sugar ( just molasses)

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      • skalolazka says:
        7 December 2021 at 1:58 pm

        Yay! And you just helped me get CP points.

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      • tulipani says:
        7 December 2021 at 2:36 pm

        What an interesting recipe, for today’s standards! No-sugar for gingerbread just would not fly these days. I’m curious if tastes have really changed, or if back then, they would have served it with sugary accompaniments. Thanks for sharing!

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        • Deva says:
          7 December 2021 at 3:07 pm

          I’d say the developed world’s use of sugar and salt would make folks in ED’s time have a stroke.

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    • Calypso says:
      7 December 2021 at 3:34 pm

      The recipe didn’t sound good up me but I had to check out the cat. Cute!

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      • Kanuka says:
        7 December 2021 at 4:25 pm

        I think she also like coconut, for coconut cakes. She bought fresh coconuts ( same source as the molasses, I’m guessing).

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    • DolceVita says:
      7 December 2021 at 5:30 pm

      Oh, thank you for all of this! I had decided on an SL perfume for Friday already but now tempted to change that to Baptême. Hmm. Also, I have read Gordon’s biography of Mary Wollstonecraft and that was good enough to make me want to read something else by her. Also, have you seen the recent-ish biopic by Terence Davies called A Quiet Passion? Cynthia Dixon plays Emily Dickinson and she’s really good-it feels like a proper film on its own terms, not just a biographical story. Maybe others have seen it and liked it too…it’s a good way in to her world if reading her poems doesn’t appeal!

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    • allo says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:04 pm

      I love Bapteme de Feu and gingerbread and molasses! Thank you for the recipe 🙂

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  22. AnnieA says:
    7 December 2021 at 12:14 pm

    Started with a spritz of SL Bas de Soie, which was not the best match for the morning’s chill rain. Put some JM Velvet Rose and Oud on the other arm and that is pretty warming.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:02 pm

      I remember rather liking Velvet Rose and Oud when I tried a few of the “black bottle” Jo Malones a while back.

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  23. Gaynor says:
    7 December 2021 at 1:26 pm

    I’m hoping the rain has stopped after a couple of cold and wet days. I’ve decided on Stephane Humbert Lucas’s Taklamakan. It’s named after a desert, so I’m giving the rain a hint to stay away 🙂

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:25 pm

      Good thinking Gaynor!

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  24. ringthing says:
    7 December 2021 at 1:27 pm

    Points for DSH American Beauty. A dear friend brought me a beautiful miniature rose plant yesterday, the flowers are red and white. Then another friend came over after her doctor’s appointment this morning and stayed well over an hour….in these days of Zoom and staying in, it’s been lovely to have time to visit irl.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:01 pm

      Yay for having quality time IRL with good friends!

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  25. Vee says:
    7 December 2021 at 1:52 pm

    I thunked my sample of Lubin Kismet today. This one has grown on me. Or perhaps it is just better suited to colder weather. I last wore this in July and in my notes from then, I described it as a powdery vanilla marshmallow, but for some reason I don’t understand today, I wasn’t into that? The description holds for today’s wearing, and yes please I do want powdery vanilla marshmallows. I also get a dark chewy vanilla underneath it – perhaps from the labdanum? I would be very happy in a cloud of this and a cozy sweater.

    Getting back on track with my F&M tea advent calendar; having the Rose Pouchong this afternoon. Has a definite rose aroma, but only a hint of rose flavor against the tea leaves, which is exactly how I like floral black teas. Had the Glenmaicha tea last night. The flavor was excellent, but the roasty aroma of Glenmaicha always seems too strong to me given the delicate flavor of the tea. I should probably drink them out of travel mugs with the lid on rather than from tea cups.

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    • skalolazka says:
      7 December 2021 at 2:00 pm

      I can see that “powdery vanilla marshmallow” could be weather dependent. Sounds pretty good to me right now — we have had flurries off and on all day, but no accumulation.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:00 pm

      That Rose Pouchong tea sounds rather interesting!

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  26. tannina says:
    7 December 2021 at 1:54 pm

    Their must have been a compost heap in Dickinson s garden, so I am wearing Chypre Mousse….

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    • Deva says:
      7 December 2021 at 3:05 pm

      Oh, I love it! Poor CM gets a bad rap, but it’s so lovely and full of life! You smell fabulous ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:58 pm

      That’s an excellent choice for this CP!

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  27. majokkobiachan says:
    7 December 2021 at 1:57 pm

    Smelling gorgeous in my Nouez Moi. Coffee is plain black cafe bustello, sugar no milk. Yum!!

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  28. skalolazka says:
    7 December 2021 at 2:08 pm

    Thanks to Kanuka’s post, I will claim CP points for SL 5 O’clock au gingembre.

    I got an estimate from UPS for shipping a 55-pound box from the US to Ireland. $396. Although that is comparable to the one “luxury” baggage shipping service I priced, it is more than twice the price of two others. (All get similar ratings.) It would be less expensive to pay for an extra checked bag on Aer Lingus, but the convenience of not having to schlep it around the airport — or on the bus from Dublin to Galway — may win.

    On the up side, the news about Omicron seems to be getting slightly more optimistic, which improves the chances of the trip actually happening.

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    • skalolazka says:
      7 December 2021 at 2:09 pm

      Forgot to say — I love that teapot. Just finished my second doppio espresso, and will switch to Upton’s organic peppermint for my next hot cuppa.

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      • Vee says:
        7 December 2021 at 2:21 pm

        Yes that tea pot is gorgeous!

        I really want to put william morris wallpaper somewhere in the house and am trying to convince Mr. Vee that wallpaper in a guest bathroom won’t get damaged by steam because that shower is used maybe monthly and not daily. A.S. Byatt’s The Children’s Book sent me down a william morris rabbit hole.

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:27 pm

      Oh my, that is steep!!!

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  29. tulipani says:
    7 December 2021 at 2:45 pm

    Another incredibly busy work week, but I’m definitely procrastinating on NST right now. Much needed!

    I’m wearing Nahema, from a most generous NSTer. It’s definitely wonderfully older Guerlain to me, and reminds me a bit of Samsara.

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    • Aurora says:
      7 December 2021 at 5:54 pm

      You smell all rosy goodness.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:57 pm

      Wonderful SOTD! ???

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  30. LizzieB says:
    7 December 2021 at 2:59 pm

    La Chasse aux Papillons because Two Butterflies went out at Noon.

    Not really a scent for a day that started out and 7 and is now a balmy 14 degrees (F), but it’s cheery. The husband brought home more lights for the tree last night because the ones we had wouldn’t stop twinkling. After I thought I was done, he pointed out small bare spots, etc. From the couch, I might add. I added another strand this morning and will allow no more critique. Ornaments next, and then set up of the village at the bottom of the tree.

    Next door neighbor’s dog is barking intermittently, which only bothers because I was hoping for a repeat visit by the group of whitetail deer in our backyard. They were gathered yesterday afternoon to snack on the smashed pumpkins we placed back there. Great fun watching them.

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    • Deva says:
      7 December 2021 at 3:03 pm

      I still remember being a kid of about five watching deer at a salt lick at Brown County State Park in Indiana! My mom was sitting in a chair, I was standing between her knees as she hugged me while we both watched without saying a thing. I find deer just magical! One of my best childhood memories. ☺️

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      • LizzieB says:
        7 December 2021 at 3:07 pm

        Agree! Great memory.

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    • meredifay says:
      7 December 2021 at 4:12 pm

      That is probably why the dog is barking, the deer are probably lurking in the bushes, but he knows they are there…

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  31. Deva says:
    7 December 2021 at 3:00 pm

    SOTD is Tauer’s Sundowner. This is the first solo wearing since it arrived. The last time I tested with a bunch of other stuff that may have muddied the waters a bit. The mini bottle is adorable but the cap is a bit finicky. 3 swipes and I’m good to go. Lots of nice tobacco up front so we shall see what the dry down brings.

    Happy Tuesday to all and ADORABLE teapot! I’m glad I don’t really drink much hot tea because I can imagine a teapot obsession brewing (get it?! ?) which would not go well with my limited space!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:43 pm

      You smell wonderful!

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    • MossyBerry says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:55 pm

      Hi, twin – Sundowner is becoming a favorite Chez Mossy – Mr. Mossy even commented how nice it was!

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:29 pm

      I love doing teapot tuesday because I have 3 pots and won’t let myself get another until one breaks, so of course they never do!

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  32. austenfan says:
    7 December 2021 at 3:25 pm

    Wearing Queen of the Night, putting this on I always want a full bottle but once it gets to the dry down I always change my mind because it is so similar to Ann Gerards Ciel d’Opale (which I do have a full bottle of). Anyway I smell gorgeous even though I say so myself.

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    • cazaubon says:
      7 December 2021 at 4:10 pm

      You smell great! Found my bottle of Queen of the Night when I was rummaging around yesterday.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:56 pm

      Hey money saved!

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  33. cazaubon says:
    7 December 2021 at 4:16 pm

    I put on Fragonard Deima this morning, copious amounts, but it’s so weak I can’t smell it any more. So I’ve put on the two most recent Jorum samples, Elegy and Pentimento. Elegy smells powdery and floral, mostly rose and bergamot to my nose. Pentimento is a slightly sweet floral, apparently with tonka, tiaré and broom. Both pleasant, but Pentimento is more to my taste.

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    • Aurora says:
      7 December 2021 at 5:56 pm

      What pretty names these two perfumes have.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:42 pm

      Elegy was not available even as a sample when I ordered. Pentimento is wonderful!

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  34. Old Herbaceous says:
    7 December 2021 at 5:13 pm

    CP points for me, for the iris in Tiffany & Co. It’s such a classic, elegant scent. I went into the office in person today and it was just perfect. I love the William Morris teapot! Actually, I love almost anything with William Morris designs. I’ve just hung new lace curtain panels in our restored living room and dining room that are made in his Cherwell pattern, but in off-white lace. I’m so pleased with how they look!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:41 pm

      I’m thinking I have the original too somewhere here. Have you tried the Rose Gold. I have a sample which I have to try again because I don’t remember what it smelled like. I think there’s grapefruit?

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:30 pm

      Oh, jealous of your curtains! That is such a great pattern. They would not really go in my house but I do love them.

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  35. Adrihazel says:
    7 December 2021 at 5:13 pm

    The pedigree of Honey
    By Emily Dickinson

    The pedigree of Honey
    Does not concern the bee;
    A clover, any time, to him
    Is aristocracy.

    CP compliant today in an indie perfume from Death & Floral. It’s called Autumn Honey, it may not be the most complex but it’s pleasant, and it gets points from me because it has lasted for over 6 hours!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:55 pm

      Lovely poetry quote from you today!

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      • Robin says:
        7 December 2021 at 10:31 pm

        2nd that, thanks Adrihazel.

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  36. springpansy says:
    7 December 2021 at 5:23 pm

    Thanks to both Kanuka and skalolazka, I am taking cp points in what I was already wearing: SL Five o’clock au gingembre. I go back and forth on this one (and only recently complained to allo about how I sometimes think it smells aftershave-y, but I so wanted to own a bottle of SL that even though I have decants of a few of his others, I bought the 5 o’clock even with misgivings). Maybe I can learn to love it.

    Sadly, I can’t handle caffeine very well, so my two favorite teas of the moment are: Equal Exchange Organic Rooibos which I look forward to every afternoon (with just a bit of half and half) and Tazo Dream (lavender, valerian, chamomile and almond) which I look forward to most evenings in the cooler weather. Love today’s teapot!

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:32 pm

      Rooibos with cream is so delicious!

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  37. Gail says:
    7 December 2021 at 5:25 pm

    I am in another oil perfume that I brought down with me; today it is Royal Apothic Green Tea. I’m slathering it on in hopes of making some dents.

    I received my 2 pairs of glasses today. These are ‘extras’ so I just went for basic lenses, no transition coloring or coating either. Years ago when we were in Mexico I lost my glasses in the ocean on day 2 of a 10 day trip. Yup, that happened! I ordered these online and they seem great!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:54 pm

      Ugh, I ought to get a new pair of glasses, since my RX changed. It’s on the “To Do” list, taunting me…

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  38. Aurora says:
    7 December 2021 at 6:01 pm

    Spent the day in Cartier Baiser Volé essence de parfum with its dominant vanilla and it is still going strong but tonight I have applied Hugo Boss Deep Red so I’m thinking of Jalapeno who loves this warming, cosy scent.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:00 pm

      We both were in a mood for cozy & warming today!

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      • Aurora says:
        8 December 2021 at 1:58 pm

        Yes? we’re twins for the mood we wanted in our perfumes.

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    • lillyjo says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:37 pm

      Deep Red is a real gem.

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      • Aurora says:
        8 December 2021 at 1:59 pm

        It really is special isn’t it, so grateful Jalapeno made me discover it.

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  39. Jalapeno says:
    7 December 2021 at 6:06 pm

    Chilly today! The salt trucks were doing their thing over in Philadelphia this afternoon. Maybe we will get some flurries tomorrow; maybe not. I am glad that last night’s wind is long gone!

    I found a couple more dregs samples while poking around in The Sample Stash earlier today. Added them to the Sample Queue.

    SOTD = Papillon Artisan Bengale Rouge, from the sample stash. Wanted something warm and cozy today.

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      7 December 2021 at 6:36 pm

      Great choice! And I’m sure Emily Dickinson had something to say about cats …

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      • Jalapeno says:
        7 December 2021 at 7:53 pm

        Thanks OH!

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    • Holly says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:23 pm

      House twins!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        7 December 2021 at 7:53 pm

        Great minds and all that… ???

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        • Holly says:
          7 December 2021 at 7:57 pm

          Indubitably! ?

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    • hajusuuri says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:38 pm

      You smell veddy veddy good!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        7 December 2021 at 7:52 pm

        Thank you veddy much! ?

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    • lillyjo says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:36 pm

      Salt truck drivers are my heroes!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        7 December 2021 at 8:55 pm

        I think this is the first time here this fall/winter that they were called out.

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  40. thegoddessrena says:
    7 December 2021 at 6:20 pm

    Going to Zoo Lights tonight so I’m wearing Slinky Carnation for its animalics

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    • hajusuuri says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:37 pm

      What is Zoo lights?

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      • thegoddessrena says:
        7 December 2021 at 11:33 pm

        The Denver Zoo has lots of Christmas lights, some shaped like animals. I liked it better than the lights at the Botanic Gardens which I saw last week

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  41. Holly says:
    7 December 2021 at 7:32 pm

    I had to go commando today so just applied my dregs of Anubis. I have the feeling this will keep me up into the wee hours, which is fitting.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:37 pm

      You smell nice!

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      • Holly says:
        7 December 2021 at 7:56 pm

        Thank you!

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  42. hajusuuri says:
    7 December 2021 at 7:36 pm

    It’s a bluetiful teapot!

    SOTD = Atelier Cologne Emeraude Agar

    I can’t remember the last time I wore this! It’s an oldie but goodie with spicy woud roses and pepper pepper pepper!

    https://www.instagram.com/hajusuuri/p/CXM4AAsuNFP/?utm_medium=copy_link

    And the wooden owl card pictured is from our very own MossyBerry. I want to know how she knew I’m an owl person ???!

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    • MossyBerry says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:50 pm

      Well my Mommy and Daddy were very smart, so likely ’cause that! I know you smell wonderful, because I never met an Atelier I did not like! 😀

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      • hajusuuri says:
        7 December 2021 at 9:44 pm

        Thank you!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 7:51 pm

      You picked a good SOTD for our chilly weather today! And what a cool card! ?

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      • hajusuuri says:
        7 December 2021 at 9:45 pm

        The card is really cool. It was between Emeraude Agar and Rose Anonyme!

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    • lillyjo says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:33 pm

      The card and bottle are a perfect match!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        7 December 2021 at 9:45 pm

        I think so too!

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  43. MossyBerry says:
    7 December 2021 at 7:39 pm

    SotD – again – Sundowner. A fun day with one of my oldest friends shopping for basics but picking up a few holiday treats as well. I love Emily Dickinson’s poems – and wonder if she was not a “recluse” – but maybe – someone who was grateful that she had a place in the world that she loved and was sustaining to her and she did not care to venture beyond. That is something we all can achieve.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      7 December 2021 at 9:43 pm

      You smell wonderful!

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    • Robin says:
      7 December 2021 at 10:33 pm

      That is a lovely way to look at it!

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  44. lillyjo says:
    7 December 2021 at 8:33 pm

    It was 17 degrees when I woke up. Now it is 23! Thankfully it will be warmer tomorrow.
    I wore Narciso White Cube for a very long day. I can still smell it on my sweater sleeve.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      7 December 2021 at 8:54 pm

      ZOMG! The Real Feel temp around here this morning was 27, which you didn’t even get up to. I’m gonna quit kvetching about my weather for a while!

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      • lillyjo says:
        7 December 2021 at 9:54 pm

        It’s not even officially winter yet! Ugh..

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    • hajusuuri says:
      7 December 2021 at 9:42 pm

      That is cold! How are you feeling?

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      • lillyjo says:
        7 December 2021 at 9:53 pm

        I am feeling better this week. Thank you for asking.

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  45. majokkobiachan says:
    7 December 2021 at 9:37 pm

    Today had a playdate with my dear friend and Her daughter, along my daughter of course. I gave them their christmas presents a little early I guess they opened them a little early and loved the gifts.
    And me? I am already thinking of getting a BUB of Nouez Moi. Crazy thing is I fell in love with it from a bag of samples from the most generous NSTer, I really just went nuts with it. Nuts with the House of Sillage in general but this Nouez Moi is the only perfume I even want to wear anymore… So raw, so perfect. Just I am happy when I smell Nouez Moi. I already made a dent in my bottle. The best stuff!!

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    • lillyjo says:
      7 December 2021 at 9:56 pm

      It’s always great to smell something that feels like “you”

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