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Monday scent of the day 2/28

Posted by Robin on 28 February 2022 150 Comments

It's Monday and the last day of February, and it's Peace Corps Week. Birthdays: Linus Pauling and Bernadette Peters. What fragrance are you wearing?

I stuck with Friday's Aftelier Ancient Resins (by perfumer Mandy Aftel) most of the weekend, to promote calm, and I've got a thin layer on my arms today. On the back of my hands: vintage Yves Saint Laurent Paris, by perfumer Sophia Grojsman. Double points for me?

Reminder: on 3/4, to mark Women's History Month, wear a perfume by your favorite female perfumer. (In 2018 we marked the occasion by wearing a fragrance by perfumer Germaine Cellier or Josephine Catapano.)

And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2022, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.

Note: top image is Sihana Shalaj for Saint Laurent Fall 2021.

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  1. PriscillaE says:
    28 February 2022 at 10:04 am

    I’m in the last of a decant of Vol de Nuit.

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    • nebbe says:
      28 February 2022 at 1:15 pm

      You smell lovely!

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    • tiffanie says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:45 pm

      So pretty! ??

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  2. apsara says:
    28 February 2022 at 10:07 am

    New job day! SOTD will be ll Rose 31 by Daphné Bugey.

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    • Deva says:
      28 February 2022 at 10:44 am

      Hope the new job treats you well!

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    • lillyjo says:
      28 February 2022 at 10:54 am

      Have a great first day!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      28 February 2022 at 11:05 am

      Twins!? Hope the new job goes well!

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    • ringthing says:
      28 February 2022 at 12:55 pm

      Enjoy your first day!

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    • cazaubon says:
      28 February 2022 at 1:00 pm

      Good luck with the new job!

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:38 pm

      Break a leg!

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    • Vee says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:47 pm

      Hope you first day is going well!

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    • apsara says:
      28 February 2022 at 4:18 pm

      it started at 8am so that’s REALLY GREAT!

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    • allo says:
      28 February 2022 at 5:09 pm

      Happy First Day!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      28 February 2022 at 5:45 pm

      Yay for new job day and no crazy early wakeup time!

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    • NinaV says:
      28 February 2022 at 6:55 pm

      Joining others in wishing you good luck with the new job! ?

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    • Gail says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:26 pm

      I hope everything went well today!

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  3. pyramus says:
    28 February 2022 at 10:27 am

    Another bitingly cold day so I’m snuggled up in Demeter Incense (which isn’t *particularly* incensey, no burning or even smoke, but it is warm and resiny and complicated) stacked with Lush Lust (aka death by jasmine) and it’s heaven. I don’t usually layer scents but these go together ridiculously well.

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    • ringthing says:
      28 February 2022 at 12:56 pm

      It’s always nice to find a good scent combo, like finding another perfume.

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:38 pm

      That does sound perfect.

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  4. Lovestosmellgood says:
    28 February 2022 at 10:36 am

    Busy this morning planning a warm weather vacation.
    Looking through my fragrance wardrobe and if you had a choice to bring TF Portofino Neroli or TF Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil which would you choose?

    Today I am in Annick Goutal for the CP

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    • madtowngirl says:
      28 February 2022 at 11:04 am

      I haven’t tried the body oil, but I vote for Soleil Blanc.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        28 February 2022 at 2:40 pm

        ok! Its very nice smell

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    • ringthing says:
      28 February 2022 at 12:58 pm

      The very thought of a shimmering body oil someplace warm sounds wonderful.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        28 February 2022 at 2:40 pm

        I agree!

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:38 pm

      We leave for warm weather a week from today, I can’t wait! Where will you go?

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        28 February 2022 at 2:41 pm

        I am nervous about traveling. I haven’t been on a plane since 2019.

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        • Robin says:
          28 February 2022 at 8:41 pm

          I flew in January and February of 2020, not since.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      28 February 2022 at 5:46 pm

      The shimmering body oil sounds like the better choice for the trip. Be sure to pack some patience and a few masks, too.

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  5. Deva says:
    28 February 2022 at 10:43 am

    I’m in Shalimar MVP today, just wafting lightly after applying last night.

    Looking forward to my days off!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      28 February 2022 at 11:02 am

      You smell great! Enjoy your days off!

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    • nebbe says:
      28 February 2022 at 1:16 pm

      Enjoy!!

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    • Aurora says:
      28 February 2022 at 1:58 pm

      Enjoy, hoping your knee is healing.

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    • ringthing says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:45 pm

      Enjoy your time off, Deva!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      28 February 2022 at 5:47 pm

      Hope that your knee feels a bit better. It sounded like you took quite the tumble.

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  6. allo says:
    28 February 2022 at 10:44 am

    Rodin Bis – not sure if Linda Rodin did this one herself but I’m taking points!

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:40 pm

      Can’t imagine she did, but there are no rules, take all the points you like.

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    • springpansy says:
      28 February 2022 at 3:38 pm

      Joining you in Bis!

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      • allo says:
        28 February 2022 at 11:42 pm

        I’m in fabulous company!

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  7. madtowngirl says:
    28 February 2022 at 10:57 am

    I’m in LL Rose 31.
    Had a hard time falling asleep last night. I ended up taking a nap after lunch yesterday and it messed up my sleep schedule. Oh but it felt SO good at the time!
    Saw a possum in my driveway this morning as I was leaving. That is a first.

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    • Kanuka says:
      28 February 2022 at 1:26 pm

      I was woken by a possum last night outside my window. Possum twins!!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        28 February 2022 at 6:02 pm

        Ha! Too funny.

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      • NinaV says:
        28 February 2022 at 6:58 pm

        ?

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    • apsara says:
      28 February 2022 at 4:19 pm

      twins!!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        28 February 2022 at 6:02 pm

        Hey twin!?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      28 February 2022 at 5:48 pm

      I don’t miss seeing possums one bit! They’re more than a little bit creepy to me.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        28 February 2022 at 6:01 pm

        Yes! I totally agree! I was glad I was in my car because I had just taken out the garbage a few minutes earlier and that’s right where he was!

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  8. tannina says:
    28 February 2022 at 11:02 am

    Coriandre by Jacqueline Couturier, great for a spring day with lots of sun.

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:40 pm

      An old love of mine :-)

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  9. ockeghem says:
    28 February 2022 at 11:16 am

    Oh, so much to choose from for this CP! I think I’ll pull out one of my Crazylibellule & the Poppies solids today — haven’t worn them in forever.

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:42 pm

      Those were so nice, too.

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  10. SheriG says:
    28 February 2022 at 11:47 am

    I’m wearing JM WS&SS, by perfumer Christine Nagel. It suits this very stormy Monday morning nicely.

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:42 pm

      Jo Malone something, and it will come to me later!

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      • SheriG says:
        28 February 2022 at 11:20 pm

        Wood Sage & Sea Salt. You must be on fragrance overload … or maybe just acronym overload. ;)

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        • Robin says:
          1 March 2022 at 1:28 pm

          Or both :-)

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  11. Oakland Fresca says:
    28 February 2022 at 11:57 am

    Oh my goodness, you are right. March is nearly upon us!

    I’m in Guerlain’s Promenade des Anglais to celebrate another beautiful sunny day here in the Bay.

    I want to make an offer to my dear NSTers. I purchased a bottle of 30 year old L’air du Temps edt a week or so ago. It is a large bottle and I am no aficionado, or even a particular a fan of this perfume. I want to offer up to ten, 5 ml decants to NST regulars based CONUS. The deal is you have to swap me back 5 mls (less is okay too if it is really dear) of a perfume you love (and not one of those, ‘it doesn’t work for me but others love it.’ For this swap, you have to love and wear the perfume you send me!) If you are interested, email me your name and address, and NST handle :-)

    I am: ann dottie eisenberg attagirl comcast dottie net

    I will respond to your email fairly quickly, so you will know I received it.

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:43 pm

      And I am already looking forward to April, ha!

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      • NinaV says:
        1 March 2022 at 4:40 am

        Haha :D

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  12. Dawn says:
    28 February 2022 at 12:01 pm

    Wearing Theorema today. Spent a good chunk of yesterday scrubbing the garage floor. The puppy was starting to use it as her own personal toilet. Leaving for work for a little bit and not looking forward to Fat Tuesday (tomorrow).

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    • hajusuuri says:
      28 February 2022 at 7:24 pm

      Oy about the personal toilet!

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  13. skalolazka says:
    28 February 2022 at 12:14 pm

    HdP 1804, which is what I’d have worn last Friday for Here Comes the Sun, but I decided that was maybe too pronounced a scent for a day to be spent on the bus with my students. Today, OTOH, not only have I sprayed with abandon (or what passes, in my world, as doing so), I have indeed brought out the sunshine. (That’s how weather works, right?)

    Also had a body products win: when we first arrived in Ireland, I grabbed a small bottle of Love and Plums shower gel at the Body Shop; we don’t have a Body Shop near us at home, so I haven’t bought from them in decades. Well, turns out that I love (!) Love and Plums, and decided to get the body lotion — only to be told today that it’s a seasonal scent for Christmas. And then the SA went to the back, came out with two small shower gels and two body butters — the last of their stock and all on sale — so I came home happy.

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    • J B says:
      28 February 2022 at 12:26 pm

      Nice score there!????

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    • Jalapeno says:
      28 February 2022 at 5:49 pm

      Love it when the SA goes the extra mile!

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    • Gail says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:34 pm

      That’s awesome! Glad you found a new love!

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:44 pm

      Yay!

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  14. J B says:
    28 February 2022 at 12:26 pm

    Aqualis Blom is my SOTD.
    Fruity-floral done well,it does have similarities with Bond No.9’s Perfumista Avenue.
    I’m thinking Namaqualand or Kalahari for tomorrow,I’m on my own mission this week,so no points for me today(perfumer is male,apparently).
    Happy Monday!
    XO’s??✌?

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    • NinaV says:
      28 February 2022 at 7:00 pm

      ? Happy Monday ?

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:44 pm

      Your own mission matters, I’m sure! Happy Monday J.

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  15. Lisa D says:
    28 February 2022 at 12:34 pm

    Monday always comes too soon. I’ve got a ton of work to do today, so I’m going to fortify myself with the very cheerful Hue by Hayley Kiyoko, crafted by perfumer Constance Georges-Picot.

    Start the day off right, with scent!

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:45 pm

      That does sound cheerful! Can you smell the chocolate?

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  16. Gaynor says:
    28 February 2022 at 12:51 pm

    We’ve got an early start this morning to take our cat on a two hour road trip. Phaedra has a polyp in her ear that is affecting the optic nerve. Our local vet couldn’t get it out, so we are taking her to the vet school at Massey university. This is going to cost us several years’ perfume budget!
    Phaedra will not be a happy cat in the car, but maybe my choice of Fort and Manle’s Suleyman le Magnifique will be a comfort :)

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    • Kanuka says:
      28 February 2022 at 1:10 pm

      Good luck in PN. There’s a good lunch cafe called Joseph Street Kitchen if you have to fill in an hour or two while Phaedra is in care.

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    • ringthing says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:18 pm

      Hope all goes well for Pheadra.

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    • Aurora says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:19 pm

      Best wishes for your pet’s surgery.

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    • ockeghem says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:43 pm

      I hope all goes well for Phaedra!

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    • Vee says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:51 pm

      Hoping all goes well for Phaedra!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      28 February 2022 at 5:50 pm

      Good luck with the trip and the kitty’s procedure!

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    • NinaV says:
      28 February 2022 at 7:04 pm

      Good luck to you and Phaedra! Hope all goes well ?

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:45 pm

      Thinking of you both!

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  17. thegoddessrena says:
    28 February 2022 at 12:52 pm

    While I could do a month or two just on samples and bottles from DSH, I have decided to do this week with other female perfumers so today I’m in L’Heure Convoitee by Mathilde Laurent

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 9:21 pm

      I should wear Baiser Vole this week, thanks for the idea!

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  18. cazaubon says:
    28 February 2022 at 1:01 pm

    Traversée du Bosphore for a visit to the vet with the dog for a blood trst. Happy Monday to all!

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    • Aurora says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:22 pm

      You smell yummy, I should wear this soon, hoping the vet’s visit goes well.

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      • cazaubon says:
        28 February 2022 at 4:11 pm

        All went well, it was just a small blood test. Thank you!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      28 February 2022 at 5:51 pm

      Glad to hear that you got good news from your vet, too.

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    • Gail says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:37 pm

      Glad the vet visit went well.

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  19. nebbe says:
    28 February 2022 at 1:22 pm

    Aqua di Parma Iris Nobile from a decant that just arrived in the mail. So pretty. Am trying to just buy decants for a while, so that I can see if i would actually use a full bottle. I know this one is discontinued so that isn’t an option, and i don’t know if i would actually get a full bottle even if it were available. I have Rosa Nobile and really enjoy that one. It reminds me of a perfume I had when i was a kid or a teen, although I don’t remember what it was. Maybe it reminds me of a Herbal Essences, now that I think about it. The 90s Herbal Essences were amazing that way.

    One of my recent decant successes (after not sampling much for a few years) is Lutens Bois de Musc. I could see that being a top 5 in my wardrobe. Definitely sticking to decants there, though, since the full bottle is $$$$.

    Happy Monday to all!

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    • springpansy says:
      28 February 2022 at 1:42 pm

      I found Lutens Bois de Musc recently and like it as well

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      • nebbe says:
        28 February 2022 at 2:14 pm

        It is so special. I think it might not work in hot weather, but am curious to find out!

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  20. Kanuka says:
    28 February 2022 at 1:25 pm

    Rabbits!!! Can’t believe it’s March and autumn is here. Sunrise is after 7am now so still quite gloomy outside. The bees have returned and were swarming around the sugar water yesterday, the first time this year they have outnumbered wasps. Off to hospital for tests and a mammogram so may do a circuit of the perfume shops afterwards while I re-inflate my squashed parts. No perfume yet but I will wear Plum later.

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    • lillyjo says:
      28 February 2022 at 3:54 pm

      My official sunrise is 7:18
      We are sunrise twins a day apart!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      28 February 2022 at 5:53 pm

      Hope that you get good results from all the testing and squashing!

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 9:22 pm

      Hope you found a good reward for the mammogram, and hope it went well!

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  21. therabbitsflower says:
    28 February 2022 at 1:34 pm

    I’m wearing Ineke Sweet William today from my adorable but evaporating travel spray. I’ve also realized that I somehow have still not tried her Idyllwild, so next time I order samples from Tigerlily (actually they just changed their name to Ministry of Scent) I’ll be sure to include it with my order.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:20 pm

      I saw that but did not bother to read why.

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      • therabbitsflower says:
        28 February 2022 at 2:55 pm

        I don’t think I caught the why either. When I ordered samples from them back in late December though, I noticed the sample vials had the new name printed on the label and wondered why they said that. Then it all made sense when I got the email about the name change.

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  22. springpansy says:
    28 February 2022 at 1:41 pm

    It’s definitely Monday! Still working remotely for the time being and my two large monitors that help me get everything done decided not to work today despite unplugging, replugging, rebooting and even IT helpdesk suggestions.

    I’m in Rodin Bis as allo mentioned it the other day, which I think is both quirky and under-appreciated. I think DS & Durga created it, but I’m taking partial points as I believe it was Linda Rodin’s idea (the scent was supposedly inspired by her mother).

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    • Lisa D says:
      28 February 2022 at 4:17 pm

      I’ve got three monitors set up in my home office, and I could still use more digital real estate.

      Fingers crossed you get that issue fixed soon!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      28 February 2022 at 5:54 pm

      Oh yuck. Equipment issues are the worst!

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  23. andshewaz says:
    28 February 2022 at 2:17 pm

    I’m wearing MM Replica By the Fireplace again today.I am reaching for this one most of the time these days.

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    • ringthing says:
      28 February 2022 at 2:23 pm

      You smell wonderful, that’s such a perfect comfort scent.

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  24. ringthing says:
    28 February 2022 at 2:34 pm

    My obsession with Mugler continues because my bottle of Aura arrived this morning. After reading many polarized and vastly different reviews, I didn’t know what to think about this blind buy, but I like it a LOT. That ferny green opening is awesome and I can see respraying often especially since it has faded after four hours. Definitely not the nuclear strength I expect from Thierry Mugler. The bottle is especially beautiful and my favorite color. It was a celebratory delivery because today was my last day of physical therapy! I’m so looking forward to being able to go for spring walks.

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    • Aurora says:
      28 February 2022 at 3:43 pm

      So right to celebrate end of PT with a new bottle, glad this blind buy was successful.

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    • cazaubon says:
      28 February 2022 at 4:13 pm

      Congrats on the new bottle and no more PT!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      28 February 2022 at 5:54 pm

      Whoo hoo and congratulations on reaching the end of your PT course!

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    • lillyjo says:
      28 February 2022 at 6:43 pm

      Yay for Aura and spring walks!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      28 February 2022 at 7:23 pm

      That’s so good about finishing PT. Do you get vanilla in Aura? Did you get the EDT or the EDP?

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      • ringthing says:
        28 February 2022 at 8:11 pm

        I got the edp. I mainly get the crunchy greenery with a light, powdery vanilla. I think the powder I smell is the orange blossom. No mint or toothpaste that I can detect.

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 9:23 pm

      Oh yay on both counts!

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  25. tiffanie says:
    28 February 2022 at 2:49 pm

    SotD = Hiris

    because this morning I woke up with the smell of Hiris in my brain. Maybe I dreamed about it?

    I also had a recurring anxiety dream in which I forgot to feed the cat again. ??‍♀️ I prefer to dream about perfume.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      28 February 2022 at 7:21 pm

      I look at Reddit sometimes and there was a video of a cat who’s fed via an automated feeder. Every time the feeder drops food, the cat zips there like it’s tail was on fire!

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      • tiffanie says:
        28 February 2022 at 7:50 pm

        hee hee, that is so funny. I don’t even have a cat (any longer), but my sister has one and an automated feeder. It’s funny to see the cat zip away as soon as the feeder goes off. Sometimes the cat sits in front of it waiting! :D

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    • Jalapeno says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:15 pm

      My cats definitely know when it’s time for lunch or dinner, and pester me until it’s done. So forgetting to feed them just doesn’t happen here. ??

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      • tiffanie says:
        28 February 2022 at 8:48 pm

        ha! yes, when I had two cats one was an early riser, always demanding breakfast at dawn, the other waited in the bay window at evening, waiting for me to return home after work for dinner. :)

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    • Gail says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:45 pm

      Smelling fab, tiffanie!

      That is a funny dream! My cat would not allow me to forget to feed him, ever. He’s even cut me off on the stairs a few times, racing down to be sure I was on the job.

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      • tiffanie says:
        28 February 2022 at 8:49 pm

        It is a funny dream since I have been cat-less for more than 10 years. Cats do a very good job of training their humans. :)

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  26. She-ra says:
    28 February 2022 at 3:16 pm

    I am doused in Farmacia Annunziata Vaniglia del Madagascar compliments of a generous NSTer.?

    This one might be discontinued. It is no longer on Luckyscent and on discount on their own website…I emailed Annunziata but right now they can’t ship to the U.S. b/c perfume is deemed a dangerous good.?

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    • Kanuka says:
      28 February 2022 at 3:38 pm

      Such great news about your sister. It must be a great boost to your spirits.

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    • cazaubon says:
      28 February 2022 at 4:14 pm

      I missed the post about your sister but it seems like good news, so yay!! You smell great.

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      • She-ra says:
        1 March 2022 at 11:28 am

        Thanks, cazaubon…I had mentioned to Kanuka my sister gained 5 lbs. :) ??

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    • hajusuuri says:
      28 February 2022 at 7:20 pm

      Maybe they will improve it? ??‍♀️?

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  27. foxbins says:
    28 February 2022 at 3:28 pm

    I finished and submitted my income taxes, now I have a headache. But I have taken some Tylenol and will go out for fresh air in the gusty winds and sideways rain. Thankfully it is not cold, just wet and windy. I’m wearing D600.

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    • Aurora says:
      28 February 2022 at 3:45 pm

      Hope you’ll get rid of your headache.

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    • cazaubon says:
      28 February 2022 at 4:14 pm

      Taxes are such a headache.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      28 February 2022 at 7:19 pm

      You smell good!

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 9:24 pm

      Sorry about your headache but jealous you’re done with taxes! Go you!

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  28. Aurora says:
    28 February 2022 at 3:49 pm

    It was Kiehl’s Musk during the day and tonight Franck Boclet Vanille, my favorite vanilla and citrus.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      28 February 2022 at 7:18 pm

      The Franck Boclet vanilla is really good!

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      • Aurora says:
        1 March 2022 at 12:43 am

        Glad you like it too ?

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  29. AnnieA says:
    28 February 2022 at 5:22 pm

    Working on another decant, this time Escentric Molecule’s 02. Odd, but enjoyable enough.

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 9:26 pm

      I hate those numbers, I can never remember which was which. Ambroxan?

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  30. Jalapeno says:
    28 February 2022 at 5:31 pm

    Song of the Day: https://youtu.be/LQUXuQ6Zd9w

    Very angry Metalhead tune today! ???

    OTOH, I got good news on Spooky kitty’s vet visit from last week. Her fecal sample and blood work all are good. But she will probably be getting a new medicine for her suspected IBS.

    SOTD = Bottega Veneta EdP. Day 3 of this one. I started wearing it over the weekend after seeing someone here mention it. My bottle has mellowed beautifully.

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    • lillyjo says:
      28 February 2022 at 6:42 pm

      Bleep yeah Jalapeno!???

      Yay for Spooky and you smell great!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        28 February 2022 at 8:12 pm

        Thank you! Glad that the vet didn’t find any issues with Spooky’s kidneys or thyroid. Both the cats are old enough now that the vet is keeping an eye out for things like that.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      28 February 2022 at 7:17 pm

      You smell good and I’m glad Spooky kitty got a good report!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        28 February 2022 at 8:10 pm

        Thanks! We shall see how well she tolerates the new medicine when I get it in hand. Very thankful that it isn’t a shot or a pill!

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    • Gail says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:48 pm

      Glad your Spooky received good news!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        28 February 2022 at 9:53 pm

        Thanks! Now hopefully we can come up with a regimen to put some meat back onto Spooky’s frame.

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  31. lillyjo says:
    28 February 2022 at 6:46 pm

    I’m in Coco Noir for my first of 3 working nights in a row. Ugh.
    See ya later February!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      28 February 2022 at 7:00 pm

      Good news! You can rest easy for the next 11 months ?

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      • lillyjo says:
        28 February 2022 at 8:35 pm

        I will! The last few years February has become my snowiest month!

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    • NinaV says:
      28 February 2022 at 7:13 pm

      Ugh indeed ?
      But yeah, at least February will be gone soon, and it won’t be missed…

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    • Jalapeno says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:09 pm

      February gone already! Spring will be here before you know it.

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    • Gail says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:52 pm

      Boo to having to work nights! Keep applying your Coco for a forcefield around you.

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  32. hajusuuri says:
    28 February 2022 at 7:16 pm

    SOTD = St. Clair Scents Edge Effects

    I am taking full points for this week’s CP! It is so good except if you ask me to describe it, all I can say is I smell aldehylic musky fruity-floral incense patchouli.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Caijp4LOLQ5/?utm_medium=copy_link

    My sister was not able to verify if the ex-friend’s son has been deployed beyond Poland. Regardless, I am praying for his safety.

    The Ukraine “situation” has many downstream impacts. Of course the first order of business is the safety of employees and their family. There are many many situations from dual citizenships to those who just want to get out (of R) without a visa to land elsewhere. The humanitarian conditions are desperate. My company has donated but it is just a drop in the bucket.

    In other news, I have a new obsession with my air fryer: air-fried brussel sprouts! I wash them, cut off the knobby end, split it horizontally (like splitting it at an imaginary equator), grind some salt and black pepper, add some olive oil and put everything on top of the basket and air fry for 9-10 minutes at 350. Voila! I am also experimenting with asparagus which I will try in the next few days.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:08 pm

      I’d recommend that you try air frying broccoli florets, too. They’re delicious when roasted! ?

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    • Gail says:
      28 February 2022 at 8:59 pm

      I hope your “friend’s” son remains safe.

      Roasted vegetables are so good. I don’t have an air fryer but will roast vegetables on a sheet pan until they get a bit of a char. Brussel sprouts are exceptionally tasty! Not sure if you’ve tried cauliflower, but that’s a good one too.

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  33. NinaV says:
    28 February 2022 at 7:17 pm

    Spent the day in Ginger Piccante, and now I am going to bed in Atelier Cologne Ooland Infini ?

    Tomorrow I’ll wear a perfume by a female perfumer…

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 9:28 pm

      Sleep well NinaV!

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  34. Gail says:
    28 February 2022 at 9:15 pm

    I wore some vintage Shalimar edt. I picked up on the smoky aspect today; maybe it was the rainy weather.

    Yesterday I had a good go-through of my clothes closet. Lots of things gone out! I still have to decide on purses; need to let go of 2 (my own made-up number). I also prepared a Chanel box chock-full of perfume samples for my niece. There’s niche and designer so she should have fun. I may also make a few decants for her.

    If I could get some of my hubby’s things off of a shelf, I could put lots of perfumes in the closet instead. I’ll work on that!

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    • Robin says:
      28 February 2022 at 9:28 pm

      Good for you, I need to do that soon, before I put away the winter clothing.

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