If you're in the path of this weekend's Nor'easter, you might (or might not) take comfort from knowing there are only 50 more days of winter.
Whatever your local weather, we're forging ahead with our standard open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the last fragrance that really surprised you, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
Note: top image is A Robin in the snow! [cropped] by caroline legg at flickr; some rights reserved.
We’re at Wisp in Maryland this weekend with friends – current temp is -12 with windchill. I don’t ski these days but my son and husband do although there doesn’t seem to be a big hurry to get out there this morning! I’m wearing Marbella Ever Present. Saw this on IG and I’m always up for trying a new indie perfume. I have a lovely travel spray- it’s citrus, soft florals and vanilla/Tonka. Very nice – not groundbreaking but a pleasant wear. Would be a good work perfume IMO..
This sounds like a good purchase. I may have to check it out.
Keep warm. Sounds like a good place to snuggle up by a nice fireplace while the others ski.
We’re having a lot of rain in my part of Poland today and there are also alerts for a dangerous and strong winds for tonight and for tomorrow.
So because of rain I’m wearing Prada Purple Rain today.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZUJCMKoRnM/?utm_medium=copy_link
Rain is better than tons of snow! You smell wonderful!
Love that photo! Beautiful!
Gorgeous photo!
Hunkered down for the big storm and hoping we don’t lose power. I’m snug and warm in a couple of drops of vintage Salvador Dalì, one of those plush eighties floral orientals with about a hundred ingredients.
Stay warm! Hope you don’t lose power!
Any 80’s perfume will help you weather the storm!
Stay safe!??
Love Salvador Dali perfume! I have just a few drops in a mini, I like the nose and lips bottle.
Keep hunkering, hope all is safe and warm for you.
Fingers crossed for your electricity!
Crossing fingers you don’t lose power. Tiny generator here, but did not prepare it.
I don’t remember Dali, but my sister wore Giorgio faithfully.
Hope that your power is still on!
Good Morning a very snowy city!
We made homemade waffles this morning and the kids watched the new ice age movie.
Some things I have been obsessed with lately are my new book To Paradise, my Chanel quad eyeshadow and blush since I am so pale this winter. When I was fatigued after having Covid I fell down the adult animation series on Netflix. Even though there is a lot of gore, for some reason I can’t look away. So far I have watched Blood of Zeus and on S2 of Castlevania. Don’t judge me.
SOTD is Royal Elixir, this is Amber Royal on steroids I guess
Have you been feeling better lately? I hope your fatigue has let up on you.
Stay warm NY!????
Hope you feel better soon!
Was thinking of you the other day as I am reading a book titled The Love Hypothesis that I think you would enjoy. Did you read The Road Trip yet? I know you had purchased it. I haven’t gotten to it yet as I have an entire bookshelf in the “to be read” category?
You are the second person to mention this book to me! How do you like it?
Almost done with it and I really like it!
Yes, I am all better now. But after Christmas I was fatigued for like a month! So I binged watched adult anime
I’m relieved for once that the snowpocalypse is not headed my way (sorry, East Coasters…I feel you). I’m testing OJ Woman against OJ Man; I have the sample set, so why not? Hoping for a quiet weekend after the kid takes her last admissions test this morning.
Good luck to ockeghemkid!
I like both OJs, and also liked Isfarkand a lot — dunno if that one is still included in the sample set, though.
So, what are the results of your test? I’ve often thought about trying this myself.
Isfarkand isn’t included in the classics set, so I haven’t had a chance to try it.
The test was interesting; they do start off relatively similar, but diverge pretty quickly. I do have to say I prefer Woman, but I wouldn’t mind smelling Man on my spouse.
Thanks! I imagine I would have the same results.
Only 50 more days of winter! Woo hoo!
I’m in Casmir, an old favorite. The sun was supposed to be out today but it is gray out there. Feels like a good day for chili.
I got a new travel coffee mug this week. Exciting, I know, lol. In my case it’s a travel tea mug. I dropped my ceramic one which broke…I think I’ve gone through about 3 and keep accidentally breaking them. I hate the taste of drinking something hot out of stainless steel. Then I had a lightbulb moment and wondered if someone made a stainless steel mug lined in ceramic…? Well sure enough they do. I ordered one made by Funkrin and I love it! It is shaped just like a single use 16 oz cup and has a leakproof cover. Best of all it keeps my tea hot for so much longer than my ceramic one did! Should have broken that piece of crap sooner lol.
Thanks again for all the well wishes for my son, you all are the best.?
Sounds like a good purchase!
I am behind catching up on comments. I just read yours from yesterday. I hope your son surgery goes well and he feels much better soon. ?
We have a huge flock of robins here today playing in the snow and eating the juniper berries.
Earlier this morning they kept slamming into the windows, not sure why since there is no sun (maybe just reflections from the snow?) but they seem to have stopped.
I’m glad your tea story has a happy ending! And best wishes for your son.
I just read your comment about your son. Sorry he keeps falling. Wishing mom and son an easy time. You have your hands full.
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After reading an older post of Portia’s that mentioned it, I’m in PdE Equistrius. It’s perfect for a very chilly, very sunny Saturday morning.
In my Top 10 Iris Perfumes!So well done.You smell great!
Thanks! It’s so beautiful, isn’t it, and just gets better and better as it dries down.
You just chose my SOTD for tomorrow!??✌??
Nice! Portia would approve. ?
House twins! and weather twins, too.
You smell divine, of course — a lovely amber.
Sounds like one to try!
Happy Saturday!Hope everyone is safe and warm up north!It’s been raining on/off since last night,and today there were barely sunshine.It’s been a fairly mild summer this year so far.
SOTD!While I was chucking away boxes and packaging of my collection I stumbled upon some Lush beauties I have forgotten about….Breath of God,Dirty,Karma,25:43,all in the black round bottles I adored!But I decided on wearing Lust.WHAT A PERFUME!It’s so plush,and has a density to it that feels like armour.Awesome jasmine.
Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!
XO’s
Isn’t it great when you rediscover a perfume you’d forgotten you had? Brings a happy, high point to one’s day.
Absolutely!Or when you read about someone’s SOTD and you think “Oh I wish I had that…oh wait I do have it!”Haha!
Lust really is incredible, isn’t it? My favourite jasmine ever: even (heresy!) SL A La Nuit and Guerlain Samsara aren’t better. I keep thinking I should buy a backup bottle, just in case.
I was hesitant to use the word “incredible”,but you are SO right!There’s something about it,something I’m missing when reading the official notes listed…that mystery note that hits you full-on at first sniff.I love it!
I encourage you to STOP thinking about it and GET.THE.BACKUP!??✌??
Samsara❤
Lush perfumes are hit or miss lately for me because I can’t go in. But, I love all of your loves! Lust, no 8 sprays. The rest-swoon!
Have you tried Olive Branch or Black Pearl?
I am SO in the path of Winter Storm Kenan. I couldn’t sleep so I decided to shovel around and clean off my car somewhat; better than leaving it all piled up for tomorrow. I am very glad my workplace is remaining closed for the a.m. and afternoon at least; some of my co-workers live in higher elevations and probably can’t even get out of their driveways.
That’s funny about the robin pic above (even though it looks like a finch or sparrow); I had spotted a small flock of robin red-breasts yesterday during a quick walk and wondered what the heck they are doing here in my area so early in the year. And then right on my street I witnessed a hawk trying to cart one of them off for dinner. It flapped madly and got away; the hawk seemed less than pleased. Wonder how they will fare with both all this snow and predation.
Visited my favorite boutique yesterday and they had the nicest fragrance air diffusers on display, the ones with the reeds. One was honeysuckle, another was peony and I think rose as well. The scents were quite heavenly, I can see how those are becoming popular.
Stay safe everyone!
Be safe and stay warm!??
Thanks Joha! I am not going ANYwhere today. Except to shovel. I have plenty of books and Netflix and wifi and cat to keep me company. 🙂
That’s an English not an American robin.
Oh that’s interesting. I didn’t know our robins had continental cousins. I can see how the red breast makes them similar. It’s an awfully cute little thing.
I’m in Baiser de Russie this morning. Goes well with a plaid flannel tunic I got at J.Jill years ago. My husband is watching his beloved Fulham football team play Blackpool. It’s all equal, so he’s not happy and will undoubtedly start changing channels soon because he gets too nervous to watch.
I’m reading the local paper that comes out Fridays so I can calendar any events of interest. Next weekend is a winterfest in the town just north of us. Looks to be fun, although I think I’ll skip the cherry pit spit contest at a nearby winery. The annual pond hockey tournament is the following weekend, but we will be out of town so will miss it. ?
Enjoy the snow and stay safe, all you in the path!
Mmmm, I considered Baiser de Russie but would have had to decant it first (or find the travel spray of it which I am 100% sure I have).
My JJill clothes continue to stand the test of time!
SOTD is Gucci Bloom.
Hope everyone has a healthy and safe weekend!
It looks really bad in some places, so joining in your wishes!
Florida even has falling iguana warnings
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/29/us/falling-iguana-warning-south-florida/index.html
I heard about that. Weird isn’t it?
I’m wearing the last of a decant of Jolie Madame. Yesterday’s Jicky reminded me of how much I like it and prompted me to buy a full bottle. First FB of the year. I couldn’t even make it till February.
Oh wonderful!Congrats on the purchase,the lady Donatella will be proud come April!?????
Congrats on your Jicky FB purchase!
Did you get the EdP or EdT? I just saw that a new EdP version was released in February last year and am wondering what the differences are between the 2 concentrations/versions.
I wanted to add that I just watched Persolaise’s review of Jicky Extrait and EdP and it was very helpful.
He said that some versions of the EdT were particularly “fecal” and that explains why my EdT version can be a bit too much for me sometimes. I knew I was missing something because my vintage parfum is so beautiful and well balanced. I’m excited to try the EdP or one day, the Extrait!
Sorry, me again, adding a correction: Persolaise didn’t say that it was the EdT’s that were particularly “fecal,” I think he was referencing some of both EdT and EdP versions. And I have the EdP, not the EdT.
I ordered the edt, since that was my decant concentration.
Stay safe out there. For once, Buffalo is not in the news for weather!
Drained my sample of Ambre Russe. This is going on the FB list, I think!
Amber Russe is my favorite amber, you smell wonderful today.
We’ve had dangerous cold here in MN for over a week. Sub-zero BEFORE windchill. But today it’s in the mid-20s with bright sunshine. I tried kick sledding for the first time and had a blast.
Now I’m warm at home, drinking tea and wearing 2 drops of Baccarat Rouge body oil. A friend gave me a tiny sample so I could see what the fuss was about. It’s very nice. I’m not sure if that is a ringing endorsement for $95 body oil OR $400+ perfume.
Hey Kelly Red. I am originally from MN and now living in neighboring SD.
I have been curious about Baccarat Rouge. Do you like it?
I do, but not enough to spend the $$$. The body oil lasts a long time on me, I’d buy that at 1/4 the price instead of the perfume, but even the oil is $95 for a reeeeeally small bottle.
And I’m sort of turned off by how popular it is, too many fans. Does that make sense? I want people to say “oh what are you wearing?” Not “ oh you’re wearing fill in the blank”.
Makes sense to me.
Absolutely understand that, particularly when something is really expensive.
It’s a pretty perfume,but I like it in much colder weather,so I’ll give it a wearing come June/July,the heart of Winter over here.
It’s funny, I just tried Baccarat Rouge for the first time yesterday from a sample, and I started laughing when I smelled it because it reminded me so much of Jessica Simpson Fancy Love, which I already have! (long story). I sprayed some Fancy Love on my other arm to compare, and they could be siblings. After the dry down the BR smells more complex, with more spices, and the FL more sweet and fruity, but they’re still very similar. I agree, I balk at the high prices, so I guess I’ll stick with the embarrassingly named Fancy Love.
Ariana Grande Cloud supposedly is a dupe for it too!
I’ve heard that too! I haven’t tried it yet, but will eventually :).
Zara’s Red Temptation and All Saint’s Sunset Riot are good dupes too. RT doesn’t last very long, but it is inexpensive enough to reapply with abandon. I find SR to be thicker/heavier than BR540, but I can see how that might be an extra ponit in its favor.
Thanks! I’ve been meaning to look into those Zara scents.
Thanks Vee. I may have to look into those scents too.
Hey Fancy Love is better than something called Casual Love! ?
Haha, that’s true! Laid-back Love.
I have a bottle of Fancy Love, and a sample of BR 540. Time for a sniff-off!
Ooh! Let us know what you think!
I think that there is an upcoming CP that this comparison would be perfect for!
I would like to try BR54 just because I *need* to know what the hype is about and sure I will spend $5-$10 on it with shipping BUT everywhere I looked it costs $15.99 or even $18.99 plus shipping just for a sample. So I still have not tried it yet.
You can get a sample from Lucky Scent–that’s where I got mine. I requested it as one of my free samples with purchase, but you can buy it by itself for $7.00. I’ve gotten lots of samples from them over the years! Most are around $5.00 each.
For what it’s worth I prefer the oil to the perfume!
It has been snowing since late last night. We have gotten 6 inches so far in my area. Right now, just few flurries are falling. It looks like the snow is about to come to an end, but the winds are picking up. I am hunkering down for the weekend and keeping myself busy at home catching up on cleaning and organizing some stuff.
Thank you for your good luck wishes and the so much needed “ice cream bowls” you virtually sent me two days ago regarding the tough situation at work. Unfortunately, it had to be escalated to higher levels after the finance department got involved. The first submission of the project went out yesterday and the second one will take place next Tuesday. We are finally turning the project over next Friday for budgeting. No changes were made as our stubborn new boss was pushing for. Now, ready to face the deadline of another project and hoping this doesn’t become again another nightmare.
Wearing Atelier Cologne Silver Iris on this freezing day and having my second cup of coffee with a slice of strawberry mousse cake.
Have a safe and healthy weekend, everyone! ?
You smell great! I hope your colleagues in the various departments continue to take the rationale approach.
This was not an auspicious start for the new boss. Reminds me of a very recent incident where a newly named senior manager threw his weight around on a Sunday and asking for private information for an employee not related to an emergency. It was not directed to me but offered my informed opinion that no way no how should it have been provided via the method used.
Thank you, Hajusuuri!
Absolutely wrong asking for personal information on a weekend if an emergency is not involved.
I wonder what makes people think that they can make decisions by themselves without affecting the whole organization and in our case, the community also. There is a design team and different departments involved and they need to be part of the whole process. It is not an individual decision, especially when we are in the turnover phase. I know my boss gets quietly the support of his bosses, but when other departments, especially the Finance department get involved, it is almost impossible to keep that attitude. The Building and the Environmental departments raised their voice on Thursday morning. I decided to take the afternoon off that day to decompress and let the higher levels solve the situation. Still the guy is not happy about it and will keep pushing for changes after the turnover and before the bid phase. That is not possible. He keeps claiming that any future change of orders is more expensive. Not true at all. Delaying extensively the whole process is more costly. I wonder where his experience of 35 years is.
He will survive for sure, but at the end the lead engineer, who signs and seals all the design documents takes whole responsibility and he is not willing to negotiate any single change at the last minute that might create legal issues in the future. That’s why I doubt the stress and tension will go away, unless the boss wants to implement new changes on new projects, not the existing ones. We’ll see what happens next.
Change for the sake of change.?
Smart thinking taking the afternoon off.
Sounds like you didn’t get hit badly by yesterday’s storm. Poor Boston, though!
It wasn’t bad at all here. Today was very sunny, and some of the snow melted. It has been very cold, though. Looking forward to the low 50’s in the middle of the week.
SOTD = Molinard Habanita EDP
… from my red bottle! It’s powdery spicy amber vanilla with light florals.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZUvoa_ur4Z/?utm_medium=copy_link
It’s still snowing with the occasional wind gusts. I was able to clear out my front steps without having to shovel it out to the parking lot as the snow service we have was still in the process of shoveling some of the common areas. There was at least a foot of snow.
Here’s my Caturday post if you’re interested. It makes me miss traveling but I will stay put for a long while!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZUck3tuRmj/?utm_medium=copy_link
I love that cat.
No traveling today!
I’m hoping to hit Red Rocks some day.
Red Rocks is worth it! Even better if you can see a concert there. I just hope that they’ve updated the plumbing in the bathrooms by now…
I think I love the kitteh w/the pearl earring just a bit more.
Frida Cathlo?
I’ve just been watching coverage of the storm heading towards many NSTers, so hoping none of you are too badly hit.
I have a question – has anyone noticed a similarity between Dior’s Tobacolor and Bond No 9’s Chinatown? They are not alike upfront, but after an hour or so, the drydown is very similar to my nose. I like both, but I already have a FB of Chinatown, so don’t need to add Tobacolor to my list.
I’ve always wanted Chinatown. Is Tobacolor cheaper?
Hard to say which would be cheaper, as I live in New Zealand and have had to add crazy amounts of postage to most things I’ve bought. Price per ml, it would likely be cheaper to get Tobacolor if you bought the giant Dior bottle 🙂
I love them both, but to me they are very different.
Chinatown is an ABSOLUTE masterpiece and a miracle in my book.
I am so excited! I filled out a survey for libertinefragrance.ca after I bought myself a discovery set at Christmas time, and yesterday I got an email telling me that my name had been chosen to win a $150.00 gift card! I had liked both the Sweetgrass and the Sex & Jasmine scents, so I have already spent the card!
Congratulations, how fun! ?
Wow! congratulations. What a nice gift.
Congratulations! Well deserved!
Wonderful! Enjoy the new fragrance!
How fun! I really like their Eros Fig – so rich and beautiful.
That’s one I didn’t get a sample of, rats.
Sounds like a happy early Valentine’s Day! Congratulations!
Woo-hoo! Congratulations!
Yay! Congratulations!
Congrats!
Oh my gosh oh my gosh!!!!! So exciting!!!!! Congratulations!!!
Excellent! Big congrats, and enjoy your windfall!
At 10 am, it was 8 inches of snow. It hasn’t stopped since. The winds are whipping and my old swing set is moving like there are ghosts swinging. Now, the snow is like a sand storm with snow banks being created everywhere. I sound like the only one loving it.
My girl is doing better, Thank God. Since her diagnosis 3 weeks ago, I’ve known this was coming. I’m grateful we are making it through this storm.
I read every single comment. The support you have given has meant so much. When I think I’m lost and I am not sure if I am doing the right thing or am able to do anything, I really feel grateful for the kindness you all have shown.
SOTD: Angel’s Share.
Hajusuuri got her enabler ?
Annie, I have not read all comments yet for the last 2 days. It sounds like your pretty girl is not doing well. You know that I keep you both in my thoughts and prayers all the time. I am wishing her all comfort she may need and hope she recovers. Sending hugs. ?
Thank you. My head had been spinning. My baby was diagnosed with brain cancer 3 weeks ago. I looked up a few symptoms and if I only knew to look quicker…You know she’s too frail for testing and there is no surgery she can undergo.
I am so sad and sorry to hear about it. Sending you both all my love! ?
Oh AnnieP, I am so sorry to hear this.
Thank you, ScentSpirit.
Oh I am sorry I just saw You say this…
Many thanks.
Sending hugs and strength to you and your doggie.
We’ll take every hug and bit of strength, thank you, foxbins.
I’m so glad you’re able to keep her comfortable. My sister lost her best boy, a yellow Lab, a couple of months ago. She was able to keep him going longer than anyone expected, but it was clear when it was time. Hugs to you both!
So sad I always question my Higher Power how come if a dog is a man’s best friend You gave them so little time to live compared to humans?
Old Herbaceous,
My deepest, most heartfelt condolences to you and your sister. You must have loved her dog and heard a zillion stories, recieved tons of pictures and held your sister’s hand.
My girl was given a few weeks 4 years ago. The old vet stopped with blood work 1 year ago. She’s my miracle.
Sending best wishes for your furry baby to be comfortable.
Thank you, Aurora. That’s my greatest wish.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this! It’s awful to lose a pet. I’ve always been a wreck before, during, and after. Sometimes it’s so painful I think I can’t go through this again, but life is so much more fun with a dog (or a cat, if you’re not allergic as I am). Big hugs!
That’s it, socks. The before. Agonizing whether you have anything you can do left, not wanting your love to be gone(very selfish of me). I know she has lots of other conditions we’ve been able to successfully manage and she’s a very happy girl.
Yes, I understand completely. My previous dog had congestive heart failure towards the end of her life. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to judge when to let go, but she reached a point where the vet said it might be time, and I agreed because I didn’t want to prolong her suffering. I just wish I’d done a DNA test on her before–I’d been wanting to, but never did, and now I’ll probably never know what she was. Mostly beagle I think, but what else was in the mix? I found one place that will do a DNA test using old toys the dog played with, but I don’t know how accurate they are. Anyway, it helps to remember that our pets don’t have the same conception of time as we do. And the vet should help you make decisions. I’m sure you’ve provided a wonderful life for her, and she’s been lucky to have you. I’ll be thinking of you!
Glad you’re able to keep her comfortable.
And yay on the Angel’s Share!
Thanks, hajusuuri.
❤ Angel’s Share!
You know what AnniePerfumes? I have been thinking about You and Your Girl for a while now. I really honestly think You are an amazing person and Your best friend and pet was lucky to have You as Her Mom. Also I am feeling much better hearing that Your Girl is doing better now. Is She able to drink on Her own yet?
Will get back to you and your super loving messages shortly.
majokkobiachan, thank you for touching my heart so. She is my best friend. I am the lucky one, but thank you.
She is doing better in some ways. Other ways, starting to different.
She was so out of it last night, she squeezed her little head into this small table I have. I thought I was going to have to saw it off at 4 am. I do help her eat and drink, but she hasn’t been interested since noon.
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Is there a chance She will just recover?
With God’s help, there’s always a chance.
She’s gone back and forth through a lot of scary times and here she is.
This one was enough to stop the world’s most blunt doctor in her tracks. And she’s very nice, and didn’t worry too much, normally.
AnniePerfumes to cheer You up I have something to offer You. I am willing to part with something just for You. I have a brand new, never opened and sealed authentic from zoologist website, travel spray of SQUID. If You like amber and “hearty” fragrances this one is really great. Very ambery. If You decide to let me cheer You up my email is my username @h o t m a i l dot com
Such a nice offer of you. Hope she takes you up on it to cheer her up.
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It was so, so generous. I am very grateful for the kindness and caring.
Why, thank you! I most certainly will take you up on your extremely generous offer.❤
I will wear it as my armor for getting through.
You are blowing me away.
No no problem just You can email me, right? Or should I email You? So just in case I will just say it: majokkobiachan@g m a i l .com is my email. Squid is very special because it is a WARM fragrance as Eau des Marveilles is. Hope You like it!!
I’ve dealt with a pet having cancer in the past. It’s gut-wrenching. There aren’t any right answers in that situation, just ones that are the best at the time.
Be gentle with yourself.
Thank you, Jalapeno.
When you get the actual diagnosis, every moment is a question whether I’m doing the right thing.
Happy snow day to all those affected! We are still in the heart of the blizzard; DH has been out once with the ol’ snowblower, and will be out again later this afternoon. We all had plenty of time to get ready for this one, however, so all is well.
Testing Profumum Fiore d’Ambra, and I’m so disappointed! I had tested this several years ago when they first appeared at LS, and this smells nothing like the one I remember. I recall liking both this and Aura Ambrea, not being able to choose between the two, and ended up getting neither.
Fast forward several years, thought I would try again after falling head over heels for Rosae Mundi.
Oh, not a chance. Smells like buttered amber, and the butter is none too fresh either. What is that note?!? A resounding yuk.
Are you testing for your original sample? I wonder if it oxidized over time and that is causing the buttery scent. I don’t know if that happens with perfume, but it definitely happens with beer.
No, this is a brand-new sample. The dry down was much better, but still go. I was reading reviews, and a couple of mentioned indoles as the culprit. One commenter specifically referred to an indole (not named) that’s responsible for a “bad breath” smell. May we this was it, lol!
“no go,” that is.
Sending wishes to all in the storm path that you stay safe and warm. I don’t miss those nor’easters at all. The first few hours were magical but the aftermath was muddy slush. Or worse, slippery frozen muddy slush.
I am inside, might go for a walk later. Yesterday’s walk was punctuated by a headless dead rat falling out of a tree onto the sidewalk beside me. I wonder how the rat got in the tree but really don’t want to think about it too much. Yuck. I’m wearing Absolue pour le Soir today.
Double yuk! But you smell divine.
Oh, interesting! I wonder if some bird or prey had it stowed up there? I find this kind of gross stuff delightful! I once rehabbed a Florida King Snake for several months and took great interest in finding undigested mouse parts in the snakes ?. Was able to identify half of a Iower mandible once. I should have been a “scatologist” or something equally gross. ?
Nothing like birds of prey stashes but I heard on the radio that iguanas could freeze and fall off trees. When they are sufficiently thawed (and of course assuming they didn’t die of natural causes), they just scamper off. I think I would be freaked out!
Very late to comment about this but I did love your mattress anecdote.
Very funny!
A headless dead ??? ?
Yick! Dead rodent!
SOTD is nothing, again, because this pregnancy has made me averse to all smells except cinnamon. But I did just take advantage of free shipping and buy a sample pack of Santa Maria Novella perfumes and their violet soap, in hopes that in a couple of weeks things will have calmed down and the weather will turn to spring. (I live in New England, so it will still be winter in a few weeks, but I’m hoping for a random warm snap.)
Congrats! When are you due?
August. An eternity away.
Congratulations!
Congratulations. Good luck with the pregnancy nausea.
Congrats!!
Congratulations!
I’m late to the party and wearing Ambra Aurea again from my little sample. My travel spray is due to arrive Monday and I can’t wait to wear a proper “spritz!” Hat tip to Foxbins for purchasing info. It’s an extrait, so 18ml should last a good long time. It’s not very cost effective to buy most travel sizes, but I still prefer them to full bottles. Except for the Loves of My Life, like Shalimar MVP. I’d be very happy with a quart of that! ?
Stay safe and warm out there folks! I had what turned out to be a short hike yesterday when I came to a very slick icy patch on the trail that had me doing this:
https://giphy.com/gifs/Lewis1946-ice-wet-bloopers-MDlWsK8JsiqyC9xtnM
Three times in a row I did this and finally gave up and backtracked. My right knee looks a little angry. ? I forgot just how wicked ice can be. Also learned my hiking shoes basically don’t work on ice. Be careful out there, people!
Ouch, your poor knee, yes ice is treacherous.
My daughter slipped on the ice 2 weeks ago, and she has snow boots. Ice is the worst!
one day till my sister arrives! this house is clean and ready.
I have all special things for her and have samples of santal 33 for her.
Not a fragrance wearer, the long- suffering travel partner who will not go in anywhere with me on our travels.
Have the Chanel 1 for tomorrow got a sample when I ordered the face serum. so, lightweights for me while she is here.
I am so excited to see her face and put my arms around her.
I have closed the work laptop and am off the grid!
Have a wonderful time! I am very happy for you!
I hope you have a wonderful visit with her. Big, warm, endless hugs are the best!
Enjoy your visit, apsara!
Have a wonderful time with your sister. You both deserve it!
Enjoy the time with your sister!
Thank you. This is the kindest bunch.
Enjoy your visit with the sis!
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Awesome! Have a wonderful time with your sister!
While the USA East coast deals with snow storm/blizzard it is a balmy 13C here in the UK but stormy as well.
I chose I Profumi di Firenze Arancio di Sicilia this morning because it went well with the warm weather, this evening it’s Chantal Thomass Osez-Moi, a very enjoyable lipsticky perfume.
I bought a FB of that Profumi di Firenze last summer on one of my last outings before the most recent covid wave. I love it, plus it came in the most beautiful deep blue ceramic bottle! You smell good.
Thank you Calypso, glad you like it too, I find it very uplifting.
Looks like I am back on the weather roller coaster again this week! Snow and cold yesterday (21 degrees F), but we’re supposed to have temps in the 50’s (degrees F) and rain by the end of the week. Crazy.
Oh boy that’s a lot of weather to deal with.
Hey all! I’m sampling Memo Winter Palace today. How interesting! First I got lots of citrus, which faded quickly. Then I got what seemed to me like cardamom, but that isn’t one of the notes listed. Now it smells kinda minty to me; maybe that’s the mate.
I hope all y’all who are being hit with the winter storm are staying safe and warm! It was bitterly cold here earlier this week, but it’s finally let up. I’m definitely ready for spring, but we have a few more months to go, probably.
Interesting I never got any mint from Winter Palace. I get lemon or bergamot infused in tea in the top, then a warm cup of tea in the heart and vanilla in the bottom notes.
I think the mate tea is smelling minty to me! But also, once I get an idea in my head of what I’m smelling, it’s hard to let go of it.
Sure mate can make that “minty” impression. I have to “resmell” Winter Palace all over again haha I think I might end up smelling mint in it because of Your impression but that is fine if I do – I love mint in perfume.
Report back when you do–now I’m curious what you think!
Hey socks, I got my samples of SoOud Ouris and it’s not for me. If you’d like them, ping me at emc dawt 71 17 in the land of gee-mayle.
D’oh! I JUST submitted an order for them, plus some Cap Neroli! Thank you so much for the offer though!
Socks, I can’t help but smile every time I see the picture of Your cute Doggie. So cute!!
Aww, thank you! She’s a sweetheart.
This is super cold weather we have for us in South FL. Like 50 something degrees. I am wearing Plum Japonais by TF today. A gorgeous, spicy not floriental but a fruitiental.
I just got my drop dead gorgeous bottle of Memo Russian Leather out of the box, held it in my head and got overjoyed I finally have a FB of this even though it was a blind buy. I think I will wear it tomorrow. My gorgeous lavender!!
Held it in my hand* geeez LOL I can’t even write a simple comment without a typo.
Memo Russian Leather makes me tongue-tied too. It is lovely.
Haha!Many perfumes out there that I have truly only ever “held in my HEAD”!
Russian Leather is so good,enjoy!
Haha LOL
Earlier while lounging in pjs, I could still smell remnants on my sleeve of the last couple nights’ perfumes – SL Encens et Lavande and SS Violet Mallow. They mixed really nicely together on my shirt sleeves. I’ve only put on perfume for today a half an hour ago post-shower, which is actually an oil, the original oil Frederic Malle made of Musc Ravageur like 10 years ago. It’s Huile à Tout Faire.
Had a nice walk over to Whole Foods before picking up lunch. The WF is a bit more of a walk than our regular grocery store, so we don’t go too often. However, our store has been out of stock on a few staples, which prompted the WF visit. Found the main thing we wanted, Justin’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups! We bought quite a few and a boatload of other nice chocolates, some Milk Bar ice cream, a hand soap, and the egg noodles we haven’t been able to buy for over a month. Kinda fun to have almost the whole order be junk food ha.
Love your shopping trip!
I have a route that I do religiously,usually on the Friday after payday,what makes me laugh every time is that it’s actually a huge circle from start to finish and I love that.First port of call is the only butcher/deli in the city that I shop at for “biltong”(like beef jerky,medium rare with lots of yellow fat!),traditional South African treat that’s a staple in my house!Then off to Irene dairy farm’s deli for their pecan nut tartlets,they drench the top layer with smooth apricot jam and ridiculous amounts of pecans,it’s the best I’ve ever tasted.Also the only place that sells another addiction(s):Calissons and pecan nut brittle in white chocolate,also a macadamia nut honeycomb,and THE ultimate:Rooibos and orange turkish delight!I hate driving but this little roadtrip always fills me with joy,the ritual of it.
Stay warm!
XO’s
Aww, that all sounds wonderful and a very worthy post-paycheck shopping trip!
Oh my, I would take that walk!!
A Whole Foods within walking distance would make my credit card cry! ?
I wore Coco Noir tonight for work. I enjoyed it very much.
My recent purchase of Miror des Majesties (sp?) arrived right as I was leaving. I just got home and will open it tomorrow. I like to be in the right mood when I open perfume. Lol. Such a weirdo?
Oh yay!!Dying to know what you think of Majestes!!
I get you with the “right mood”!
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Coco Noir is a favorite of mine. You smell marvelous!
Not weird at all to have the right mood for a new ‘fume!
SOTD: Dubai from the ZARA Cities discovery set. I actually like this one better than Dries van Noten. Not as “thick” and more gingery up top. I also like the New York one better than Santal 33 – I must be a pleb.
Venice and the Bitter Orange one are favourites too. As Old Herbaceous mentioned, the discovery set is good value for money (8 x 4 ml for less than $30) and I needed some variety.
I’ve been reading comments (loved the “aggravation of meetings” comment), but have been too busy to comment. Tax, son moving into his own bachelor pad, work, MIL …
Youtube has figured out that I’m over 50 and I actually enjoyed these two recommendations from them this morning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YhHfFxUcNU
Jill Lynn makeup tutorial.
And this stand up comedy clip (Karen Morgan)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb5Blpsx58M
Have a great weekend!
That’s great value!
Lol! I’ve watched the comedy clip before. Youtube figured out my age too!
Is your son moving far or staying close enough to visit? Good luck to him!
SheriG indeed chose my SOTD:Equistrius.One of the best Iris perfumes out there!
Happy Sunday!
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And you smell perfect! ?
Thank you!Late drydown stages now,I’m gonna have a shower in 5,maybe reapply after!
It really is! You smell great!
Thanks Petunia!?✌?
I hope all the NSTers in the storm path stay safe!
Nothing yet for me this Sunday but yesterday wore Coromandel for a ladies living room dance party a friend hosted. It was so much fun and we all partied like it was literally 1999 given our average ages. We all made use of our USPS covid tests before too so we could really relax!
Today is house organizing day so might wear Gucci Bloom for a springy pick me up
Gucci Bloom always makes me think of you?
Glad you had a fun party!
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Your post made me chuckle. I wore Coromandel on Friday and Gucci Bloom on Saturday. Today I am wearing TF Black Orchid. Will you be wearing that on Monday?
I’m in Bois d’armenie on Monday!
I didn’t have that one to wear. LOL.
Mmmm, Coromandel! I haven’t received my .gov tests yet but do have a backup!
I was surprised how fast mine came
I’m in a leather-and-violet cloud this morning in Armani Cuir Amethyste. It reminds me a bit of BV Eau Légère, but softer and more complex, and with a lovely light veil of violet.
Your scent sounds lovely!
We’re clearing out over two feet of snow. Luckily, we didn’t lose power and the sun is shining today.
I’m wearing a few sprays of Mitsouko because it’s perfect for cold weather.
2 feet! Is anything open?
Glad you kept power and the sun is out.
As far as know, most stores are open. The snow is very fluffy.
The storm was worse along the coast and I’m somewhat inland. There are a lot of power outages in the coastal areas though.
I’m amazed that this one missed your area. ❄
Me too! I might get hit this week, but depends it may stay south of me.
Powdery snow where I am at, too. You could use a broom to get the snow off of cars instead of a shovel or scraper.
I send my best wishes for everyone in the big winter blizzard. I’ve gone through many of those myself, and a few times really was scared I might die (once on a highway and once just walking, blinded). Ugh.
Yesterday I wore Calling All Angels and I think I may do so again today. I’d forgotten about it until I discovered it at the very back of my cabinet the other day (the bottle is short). It was one of those love-at-first-sniff fragrances and I still feel that way. Heavy incense along with some honey and rose…. it’s not something you’d want to wear every day (at least not me). It’s too “meaningful.” Some perfumes are just very “deep.” I’m not sure how to explain that perception but I bet you will know what I mean. It’s not the same as “rich.”
I agree! Good luck on your surgery this coming week!
Yesterday wasn’t a blizzard where I am at, but it was a sizeable storm. My eyeball estimate of how much snow fell is between 6 and 7 inches, based on the white blanket covering the patio. Did not get the tropical-storm force winds yesterday, yay!
Not a single power flicker during it all, either. Plenty of tasty eats in the fridge and pantry, so doing pretty darn good.
SOSunday = Alien Essence Absolue EdP.
SOSaturday = Alien Le Gout du Parfum The Taste of Fragrance EdP.
All Mugler, all weekend. These 2 bottles are aging wonderfully!
My Aliens are aging well too. With the exception of Alien Liquor which seems slightly off at the top. Fortunately I have used most of the bottle before that happened.
So glad you kept power!
I’d even say that The Taste of Fragrance Alien has gotten better with time!
Another R.I.P for Mr. Howard Hessman.?
Yeah.
My favorite episode of “WKRP in Cincinnati” featured his character prominently.
Which is your favorite?
The one where Venus and Johnny are broadcasting from the tower studio due to a threat against WKRP. Johnny Fever’s freakout about the phone police had me laughing so hard I was crying.
The live turkey drop episode is a close second, though.
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I will be rewatching some episodes this week.
One of the all time great theme songs too.
Sotd is DelRae Amoureuse
Absolutely gorgeous! You’re a diva!
Good evening so late at night is a good/bad time to be online looking up perfumes:) someone mentioned on here this is when they are most vulnerable – and I agree – and end up buying something.
So that being said last night I was looking at lucky scent and just browsing through what they got there. I ran into two perfume houses that had something I’d be interested in: first it was Marissa Zappas a few days ago and last night specifically I saw Maison Crivelli.
Tonight I ended up going on Maison Crivelli website and getting the most ? 5ml spray of Hibiscus Mahajad. Loooove the color of the fragrance and looooove the idea – hibiscus tea. I live in the tropics where hibiscus naturally grows and I love hibiscus tea. I can go as far as saying it was a true *blind buy* because a little 5ml cost me like 50 bucks with shipping. I am also thinking of blind buying a bottle of Bois Datchai – another tea fragrance from Maison Crivelli.
I am also thinking of trying Marissa Zappas garden sample set which would include no other than Smoked Jasmine Black Tea per my choice.
Where is it coming from to have such a high shipping cost?
US I believe – but the cost was calculated in Euros and it was €10