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Tuesday scent of the day 3/8

Posted by Robin on 8 March 2022 191 Comments

It's Tuesday and and International Women’s Day (the 2022 theme: #BreakTheBias). What fragrance are you wearing?

Me: first full day of vacation, commando for a beach day but tonight I'll be in Guerlain Terracotta Le Parfum. It is the only perfume I brought with me on vacation, so I will not have anything interesting to report this week.

Reminder: 3/11 is the two year anniversary of the day the WHO declared the Covid-19 pandemic. Wear whatever fragrance you think fits.

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: the Versace Etoiles de la Mer pattern appears to be discontinued, but you can still find the teapot at Grayson Luxury for $825.

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  1. NinaV says:
    8 March 2022 at 7:16 am

    Happy Women’s Day! ?♥️

    Testing Tokyo Gallivant for the second time and enjoying it today. It’s the perfume equivalent of a blanket on this cold and grey day (5C | 41F, that’s a yikes from me).

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    • madtowngirl says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:15 am

      ?❤️?

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  2. lillyjo says:
    8 March 2022 at 7:55 am

    Early today! Gas is now $4.25 a gallon here.
    I am wearing Cuir de Lancome because it makes me feel good.

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    • ringthing says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:04 am

      Smelling great!

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      • lillyjo says:
        8 March 2022 at 10:36 am

        Thank you!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:14 am

      Those prices have been making me look at the bus schedules to work. Who knows if I will actually do it, but they are making me at least consider it.

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      • lillyjo says:
        8 March 2022 at 10:35 am

        I’ve also been thinking about it. My fear of being trapped on a bus with strangers is still greater than $4.25 though. Lol.

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        • madtowngirl says:
          8 March 2022 at 10:43 am

          Lol, yep I get that.?
          I kind of enjoy public transportation though, anytime I can sit back and let somebody else drive I am all for.

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          • SheriG says:
            8 March 2022 at 11:30 am

            I feel that way about trains, but not so much about buses — bus drivers scare me. ?

    • cazaubon says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:43 am

      Gas line at Costco yesterday was around the block. We decided to try at a better time.

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    • Kanuka says:
      8 March 2022 at 12:51 pm

      Petrol is $3 litre here ($11 gallon). Lucky I don’t drive much. Have a good week!

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    • LizzieB says:
      8 March 2022 at 1:02 pm

      You smell gorgeous. I blind bought that some years back and couldn’t be happier.

      Yeah, gas here was $4 last night. My guess is it’s higher today. We have no public transit options, unfortunately. I was a bus/subway gal for years.

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    • Ede97005 says:
      8 March 2022 at 1:43 pm

      You smell glorious.
      If makes you feel better ( it shouldn’t) gas was about this same price back in 2008/9.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        8 March 2022 at 10:21 pm

        Is this taking inflation into account? There are so many other factors though…

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    • nebbe says:
      8 March 2022 at 4:12 pm

      Whenever I fill my tank lately I have a flashback to being a senior in high school in 1997/1998 and filling my tank for $0.99/gallon.

      Sweet memories 😉

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      • lillyjo says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:11 pm

        I worked at a gas station in the 80’s. I think gas was about .87 cents.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      8 March 2022 at 5:50 pm

      Last week I saw a lot of signs for gas at $3.99. I have no idea what it is going for today around here.

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      • MossyBerry says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:51 pm

        $4.25 in our small Indiana town.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        8 March 2022 at 10:20 pm

        I paid $4.79 for premium on Saturday. Outrageous!

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  3. ringthing says:
    8 March 2022 at 9:15 am

    I couldn’t wear perfume during the first part of quarantine, it was a daily decision that I wasn’t up for making amid all the stress, so this week I’m wearing perfumes I haven’t worn since the before times. That is, unless I’m craving something else. Today is Amouage Opus VI.

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    • cazaubon says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:43 am

      I felt the same, no bandwidth for perfume.

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    • lillyjo says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:44 am

      I’m glad you are able to revisit some old loves. Looking forward to what you pick this week.

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  4. Barqs says:
    8 March 2022 at 9:16 am

    Galop d’Hermes and a cup of Cranberry Spice Hibiscus tea

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    • lillyjo says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:38 am

      I love Galop. I’m still kicking myself for not getting a bottle when I saw it cheap. It was too good to be true I didn’t trust it though.

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    • nebbe says:
      8 March 2022 at 4:13 pm

      Love Galop!

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  5. chibibrooklyn says:
    8 March 2022 at 9:50 am

    Good morning! Not wearing anything yet, but I’ll put some iunx talc on for my doctors appointment later.

    I smelled a guy the other day wafting an amazing licorice perfume over the whole outdoor dining area. I wish I had asked him what he was wearing! Are there any current licorice perfumes for men? I thought it could be lolita lempicka, but I dont know if hip 20 somethings wear such old (“old”) perfume.

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    • ajellyfish says:
      8 March 2022 at 11:49 am

      Gosh, that sounds great! I hope we can figure out what it might be.

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:40 pm

      I wonder if it was Hermes’ Brin de Reglisse?

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      • chibibrooklyn says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:06 pm

        Unfortunately I dont think so! This was definitely a Guy’s Cologne, with big sillage.

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  6. pyramus says:
    8 March 2022 at 10:01 am

    I was in Winners yesterday (it’s the Canadian equivalent of TJ Maxx) getting some shower gel, and I made the mistake of looking at the (anemic) fragrance section, and, well, now I own a bottle of Mugler Aura EDT. But it was half price! And I’ve been thinking about it for like a year! And It’s the first scent I’ve bought in ages!

    The bottle is even more beautiful than it looks in the pictures: it’s really something. The scent is riveting, very green and exotic with just a bit of a sharp edge, eventually warming up but never becoming sweet at all, even hours later. I don’t know of anything like it: it’s very Mugler is what it is.

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    • cazaubon says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:44 am

      I love the bottle! The scent is not bad either. Enjoy your prize!

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    • ringthing says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:52 am

      I just bought Aura a couple of weeks ago and I love both the scent and the bottle. Glad you found a great buy!

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    • MossyBerry says:
      8 March 2022 at 8:49 pm

      Oh I am another Aura fan! The edt is the best gateway to the line. I then decided I liked the Eau Sensuelle better and bought the small bottle. That was going to be IT. Period. But Mugler scents just haunt and grow on me and now I have the edp and the edt. The opening of the edp is still a bit too minty for me.

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    • ockeghem says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:03 pm

      Congratulations! You just never know with Winners. I, of course, have terrible luck there, but there’s always the odd surprise. Congratulations on the good buy!

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  7. thegoddessrena says:
    8 March 2022 at 10:07 am

    Sampling The Oud Affair from Vilhelm which is coming across as a strong tobacco scent at the monent

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    • Robin says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:04 pm

      I like tobacco better than oud, personally.

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  8. madtowngirl says:
    8 March 2022 at 10:11 am

    I’m in Diptyque Orpheon, which I can’t describe in particular notes but I would describe it as a perfumey perfume.?
    What a gorgeous morning! I walked out of the house to blue skies and sun, not a cloud to be seen. Then on the way to work this song was playing:
    https://youtu.be/VbD_kBJc_gI
    I couldn’t NOT be in a good mood.?
    Also, my college daughter comes home this weekend for a week!?
    Happy Tuesday!

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    • lillyjo says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:42 am

      Yay for a happy day! And your daughter coming home!

      And… perfumey!?

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      • madtowngirl says:
        8 March 2022 at 1:38 pm

        Thanks!
        Yes, perfumey makes me think of you now.?

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    • cazaubon says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:45 am

      You smell great! Enjoy your visit!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        8 March 2022 at 1:39 pm

        Thanks!?

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    • NinaV says:
      8 March 2022 at 11:11 am

      I liked Orpheon the one time I smelled it in store, must try again…

      Glad you’ve had such a lovely morning!☀️?

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      • madtowngirl says:
        8 March 2022 at 1:39 pm

        It’s very pretty, not one that I feel I need but I am enjoying my sample.

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    • Kanuka says:
      8 March 2022 at 12:59 pm

      Great news about seeing your daughter and sun, too!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        8 March 2022 at 1:40 pm

        Sun makes everything better!?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      8 March 2022 at 5:47 pm

      I thought for sure the song link you posted would be this one:
      https://youtu.be/iPUmE-tne5U

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      • madtowngirl says:
        8 March 2022 at 6:05 pm

        I knew when I clicked on that link what it was going to be!!?? That’s a good one, Jalapeno!

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:19 pm

      Happy Tuesday indeed! I love it when my young adult children come home. Enjoy yourself!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        8 March 2022 at 6:26 pm

        Me too Old Herbaceous, thanks!?

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    • ringthing says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:36 pm

      Oh what an awesome morning, even better to think of your daughter’s visit ?

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      • madtowngirl says:
        8 March 2022 at 7:06 pm

        Yes, I can’t wait to have her home!

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    • ockeghem says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:03 pm

      Yay for kids coming home and blue sky!

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  9. cazaubon says:
    8 March 2022 at 10:45 am

    Flying to SF today to visit mom & dad, wearing TRNP Violet Firefly.

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    • NinaV says:
      8 March 2022 at 11:12 am

      Wishing you a safe trip!

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      • cazaubon says:
        8 March 2022 at 11:56 am

        Thank you!

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    • lillyjo says:
      8 March 2022 at 12:42 pm

      Enjoy your time with your mom, and safe travels.

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      • cazaubon says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:33 pm

        Thank you!

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    • Kanuka says:
      8 March 2022 at 12:58 pm

      I hope your flight goes smoothly and you have a happy visit.

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      • cazaubon says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:34 pm

        The flight was uneventful, happy to be here. 🙂

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    • DolceVita says:
      8 March 2022 at 5:01 pm

      Safe travels and wishing you a peaceful visit.

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      • cazaubon says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:35 pm

        I am happy to get a break from my husband, it’s been a loooong time since I’ve had a few days to myself.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      8 March 2022 at 5:46 pm

      Have a safe flight that is on time! Hope that your visit goes well.

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      • cazaubon says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:39 pm

        Flight was slightly delayed but not a big problem. So nice to be visiting alone, my dad and husband usually get into loud political harangues. ?

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        • Jalapeno says:
          8 March 2022 at 9:53 pm

          Eeeeeep! ?

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:18 pm

      Safe travels, and I hope you have a lovely visit with your family!

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      • cazaubon says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:39 pm

        So far so good, glad to be here.

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    • ringthing says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:37 pm

      Enjoy being with your family.

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      • cazaubon says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:40 pm

        Thank you, I’m happy to be here.

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    • apsara says:
      8 March 2022 at 7:53 pm

      have a good visit. Include many hugs.

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    • ockeghem says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:04 pm

      Enjoy the time with your family, and in SF! I haven’t been since the before times…miss it.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:16 pm

      Enjoy your time!

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  10. Dawn says:
    8 March 2022 at 11:06 am

    Wearing Diorling today. It will be a longer shift than normal at work today. It’s an inventory day today and not looking forward to it.

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    • lillyjo says:
      8 March 2022 at 12:42 pm

      Hope it goes by fast!

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    • Aurora says:
      8 March 2022 at 2:48 pm

      You smell very elegant, I really enjoy Diorling as a soft leather.

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    • Robin says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:04 pm

      Good luck Dawn!

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  11. Lisa D says:
    8 March 2022 at 11:32 am

    I found my tiny decant of Botrytis! I love this perfume, and have been sad that it’s long discontinued and nowhere to be found. I smell marvelous, and am not going to worry about some future time when my last drops are gone.

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    • cazaubon says:
      8 March 2022 at 11:57 am

      Right, enjoy it while it lasts to the hilt!

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    • springpansy says:
      8 March 2022 at 12:17 pm

      Yay – glad you found it and will enjoy it! But I’m still hoping that someday it may come back…

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    • thegoddessrena says:
      8 March 2022 at 12:34 pm

      Echoing everyone else about how wonderful Botrytis is. Enjoy smelling great!

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  12. SheriG says:
    8 March 2022 at 11:40 am

    I’m inadvertently CP-compliant in Memoirs of a Trespasser — tie-in is that I felt like I was trespassing every time I went anywhere in the beginning of the pandemic. It has tapered off now, and I only feel that way in stores and doctors’ offices. People at my hair place and pilates studio (the only other places I’ve gone regularly) have been so sweet and welcoming, despite having some of the strictest rules I’ve encountered, that I can’t help but feel at home. Thank goodness, because haircuts and pilates have been a huge part of keeping me sane!

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:17 pm

      That’s a good tie-in. I still don’t go everywhere I used to go pre-pandemic. Sometimes that’s because i realized, for example, how much I hate large supermarkets. Stopped going, won’t go back. I haven’t yet been back to a movie theater but I look forward to it; and we’re planning to go see a live play in April. I’m very excited about that!

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      • SheriG says:
        8 March 2022 at 6:33 pm

        Totally with you on large supermarkets. And a live play — that should be fun!

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  13. ajellyfish says:
    8 March 2022 at 11:46 am

    Testing out Mango Skin today – VERY gourmand, like mango bubblegum.

    I got a job offer this weekend, and I’m still floating on it, so I don’t mind the sugar as much as I might. But it’s probably not going to be my “I got a tenure track job!” celebration purchase (that might go to Salomé . . .).

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    • cazaubon says:
      8 March 2022 at 11:59 am

      Salome would be a very worthy celebration perfume!

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      • ajellyfish says:
        8 March 2022 at 3:45 pm

        I think I just needed one other “yes” vote to settle my thoughts on this. You’re it!

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    • springpansy says:
      8 March 2022 at 12:19 pm

      Congratulations!!

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      • ajellyfish says:
        8 March 2022 at 3:45 pm

        Thank you!

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    • Kanuka says:
      8 March 2022 at 1:01 pm

      Congratulations on your offer and taking your time over it

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      • ajellyfish says:
        8 March 2022 at 3:43 pm

        Thank you!

        But, I think I phrased it poorly – I didn’t actually take much time at all. I’m just floating on the feeling of having a job!

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        • Kanuka says:
          8 March 2022 at 3:47 pm

          Even better!! Float on!

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    • Koyel says:
      8 March 2022 at 2:46 pm

      Congrats! I have been trying to decide on a new-job present for myself for the past couple months, and still haven’t come up with a good one. Salome sounds perfect 🙂

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      • ajellyfish says:
        8 March 2022 at 3:40 pm

        Thank you! And I won’t fuss if you decide it should be your present, too. 😉

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    • DolceVita says:
      8 March 2022 at 5:03 pm

      Seriously, a tenure-track job? ? I would be buying BOTTLES. Congratulations!

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      • ajellyfish says:
        8 March 2022 at 6:16 pm

        Thank you so much! I’m glad to have the job – and also glad I don’t have to “compete” with my friends any more.

        A bottle per publication seems fair, right?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      8 March 2022 at 5:45 pm

      Congratulations on the new job! Salome is an excellent pick as a celebration perfume.

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      • ajellyfish says:
        8 March 2022 at 6:16 pm

        Thank you! I am glad so many people on this thread are confirming my judgment. 🙂

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:14 pm

      How wonderful — congratulations!! I think anything by Liz Moores would be a worthy celebration perfume gift.

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      • ajellyfish says:
        8 March 2022 at 6:17 pm

        Thank you! And, yes, I think you’re right there. Her work is so rewarding to wear.

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    • ockeghem says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:06 pm

      Congratulations! Getting a tenure-track job is SO HARD these days. Definitely worth celebrating, fragrantly as well as otherwise. 🙂

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    • hajusuuri says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:14 pm

      Congrats!

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  14. irisjasmine says:
    8 March 2022 at 11:49 am

    Happy international Women’s Day! Hmm…maybe all women should get the day off?

    I’m wearing FM Angelique Sous la Pluie, one of the samples from my postponed-but-finally achieved sniffathon with a good friend. Oddly, it smells totally different on my right wrist than it does on my left!

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    • DolceVita says:
      8 March 2022 at 5:05 pm

      That is bizarre! I really like this perfume (but I love pretty much anything by Jean Claude, used to wear Declaration with delight!) but have never had it change so much. How interesting! Hope you’re enjoying it ? And I hear you on having the day off ?

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      • irisjasmine says:
        8 March 2022 at 6:21 pm

        I did enjoy it, thanks…on both wrists!

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:13 pm

      That’s so interesting! I’ve had that experience a couple of times but I can’t remember which fragrances had that effect.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      8 March 2022 at 8:27 pm

      I had that happen with Tom Ford Violet Blonde.

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  15. springpansy says:
    8 March 2022 at 12:19 pm

    In general, I find wearing fragrance to be comforting and I looked for a lot of comfort during the early stages of the pandemic. (Still do, but especially then…) So I’m in PG Bois Blond which I find warm and super comforting.

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    • Robin says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:09 pm

      Points then!

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  16. Deva says:
    8 March 2022 at 12:27 pm

    Fils de Dieu today. It’s my “happy perfume” and I haven’t worn it in a hot minute. Eating toasted Irish Soda Bread with jam because it’s the season. No big plans, but it’s another sunny, cool day so perfect for a hike.

    Beautiful teapot!

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    • LizzieB says:
      8 March 2022 at 1:07 pm

      Irish Soda Bread is so so good. I ate a ton of it during my last visit with my dad before he passed away.

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      • Deva says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:54 pm

        I’ve been eating a ton of it too..?

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    • madtowngirl says:
      8 March 2022 at 1:45 pm

      Have a good hike.
      Deva, I’ve had the most vivid dreams for the past couple of nights and last night I dreamt that you were one of the nurses at the summer camp my daughters will be at. In my dream I ran into you while dropping off my teenager and then I invited you over to my parents house for dinner!?(they live a few miles away) Which is totally something that in real life I would do! lol

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      • Deva says:
        8 March 2022 at 4:13 pm

        Oh, that dream is hilarious! Pretty sure you don’t want me in charge of any children as that would lead to complete chaos. As for dinner, I’m there! ✌?

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        • madtowngirl says:
          8 March 2022 at 6:07 pm

          Haha, well if you ever find yourself in Wisconsin, consider yourself invited.?✌️My teenager would fall in love with T- rex.☺️

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:12 pm

      What a good idea — I’ve made Irish soda bread before but haven’t done that in a LONG time. I hope things have settled down a bit for you at work.

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      • Deva says:
        8 March 2022 at 7:43 pm

        Thanks!

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  17. Kanuka says:
    8 March 2022 at 1:11 pm

    Wearing one of my favourite “morning after” perfumes, Bapteme de Feu. ( Morning After: spray it on at bedtime and it smells insanely good at 5.30am when you wake up all warm and snuggly). Almost finished the bottle. What to do?!

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    • SheriG says:
      8 March 2022 at 1:38 pm

      Well, clearly: Order more! A good morning-after perfume is worth its weight in … well, perfume. ?

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    • lillyjo says:
      8 March 2022 at 2:54 pm

      https://youtu.be/msgxhVgUc6I

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      • Kanuka says:
        8 March 2022 at 3:47 pm

        Why don’t we cross the bridge together? Classic!

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:10 pm

      That’s a great one for morning after! I really like it. I’ve seen tester bottles of it for sale at online discounters — go for it!

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    • cazaubon says:
      8 March 2022 at 8:25 pm

      Baptême du Feu is such a strange perfume on me, sometimes it smells like spices, sometimes like bug spray.

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      • MossyBerry says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:42 pm

        I am still getting to know it too. I was not sure what to expect as it was a blind buy based on the promo with the maestro and his rifle. I’m going to dig it out this week. Kanaka, I’m glad to have it in my collection…?

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  18. LizzieB says:
    8 March 2022 at 1:11 pm

    Got a travel spray of Sunset Hour from Goldfield & Banks so am wearing that today. It’s nice enough as an everyday scent.

    Stayed up very late last night for some reason. I feel fine, but I’m hoping the shortened sleep helps me go to bed earlier tonight.

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    • Robin says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:10 pm

      Good luck tonight LizzieB! I am short on sleep too.

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  19. J B says:
    8 March 2022 at 1:39 pm

    It’s been a busy busy day for my snozzle!
    Started the day off in Aqualis Kalahari.It does smell of the earth,red dust and sweet desert-melons.There’s a mineral element that almost smell like the color burnt orange,like Kalahari sand.It’ s the same effect almost in Habit Rouge,but a bit more fruity.

    SOTE Salvador Dali Aqua Verde,a fairly pretty watercolor-fig.It was a total blind buy,but I do enjoy the aquatic cool elements,like a fig ice-tea with cucumber and pineapple-mint.Nicely done.

    My new purple shampoo is also a smell-fest!It could be a perfume all by itself,and although I don’t normally like scented shampoos I do like this one quite a bit!
    Kristin Ess The One purple shampoo and conditioner.Also the first purple shampoo that does what it says on the can:no more brassy-ness and leaves my hair with a soft grey hue.LoveLove.
    XO’s

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    • Koyel says:
      8 March 2022 at 2:32 pm

      You made a new username & profile pic! Wow, I’ve missed a lot recently. You smell lovely 🙂

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      • J B says:
        8 March 2022 at 3:29 pm

        We missed you!(And yes,I did!Haha!)
        Thanks!
        ?❣️

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    • lillyjo says:
      8 March 2022 at 2:49 pm

      Did you let yourself go grey? I’m still fighting it.

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      • J B says:
        8 March 2022 at 3:30 pm

        Haha….NOOOO…the blonde tends to go very brassy-yellow in our Summer sun and splashing around in chlorine…The shampoo is a great “toner” back to more ashy-white-blonde-grey.

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    • AnnieA says:
      8 March 2022 at 4:15 pm

      Nice-smelling, hard-working purple shampoo, you say! Most do not have a nice smell it is true. Will have to check Kristin Ess out, as Oribe Silverati is nice, but quite spendy in its silvery splendor.

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      • apsara says:
        8 March 2022 at 4:51 pm

        I use Silverati three times a week and the conditioner once.
        The bottle lasted me about 6 months.
        I have in Sephora cart for spring sale.

        SOTD is Jeraboam Ambra.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        8 March 2022 at 5:44 pm

        Following the discussion of purple shampoo with interest!

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      • cazaubon says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:29 pm

        I use Lush Daddy-O purple shampoo, which smells of violets. Love it!

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    • Robin says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:15 pm

      I will have to look for it. The last purple shampoo I bought (something by L’Oreal) smells like standard issue man cologne.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        8 March 2022 at 9:51 pm

        Oh yuck. ?

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  20. Ede97005 says:
    8 March 2022 at 1:47 pm

    Happy International Women’s Day!

    SOTD: Clean’s Rain reserve- starts off green and sharp, and softens down to a musky/soapy skin scent. Perfect for the day, which is overcast and a bit rainy.

    I don’t drive much ( I bike/use public transit most of the time) but the gas prices are equal to or lower than gas prices about 12-14 years ago. But this does mean that flying and shipping of goods has just gotten way more expensive than anticipated.

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:06 pm

      You’re exactly right, especially when one equalizes today’s dollars and yesterday’s. I do think American oil companies are taking advantage of the current turmoil to boost their profits. The US doesn’t import much Russian oil, and it takes some time for supply chain disruptions and crude oil prices changes to actually affect the retail market, as far as I know. Anyway, I drive a hybrid, almost always in electric mode, so I’m less affected. I feel for the poor souls who have no other choices for getting to work.

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  21. Aurora says:
    8 March 2022 at 2:59 pm

    A beautiful spring like day.

    I was in Jardins de Bagatelle deep all day, and not feeling like changing this evening, also it’s still going strong.

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    • Aurora says:
      8 March 2022 at 2:59 pm

      *edp not deep

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    • J B says:
      8 March 2022 at 3:32 pm

      Well,I tend to go deep with all my perfumes a la Hajusuuri-style-10/12 sprays….✌?????

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      • hajusuuri says:
        8 March 2022 at 10:08 pm

        We need a J B style since yours is 20-50% more than mine!

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      • Aurora says:
        9 March 2022 at 1:45 pm

        ?

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    • lillyjo says:
      8 March 2022 at 8:22 pm

      Envious of your spring day. ?

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      • Aurora says:
        9 March 2022 at 1:46 pm

        I ‘ll do my best to send good weather your way.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      8 March 2022 at 8:23 pm

      I’m hoping that we have a real spring this year, and don’t jump from Winter into Summer.

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      • Aurora says:
        9 March 2022 at 1:48 pm

        Oh, I’m with you, there should be four seasons not two.

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  22. lucasai says:
    8 March 2022 at 3:04 pm

    Happy Women’s Day!

    I’m wearing Kilian Angel’s Share today.

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    • Robin says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:26 pm

      Hope it was a good day for you Lucasai.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:06 pm

      Smellin’ good!

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  23. foxbins says:
    8 March 2022 at 3:30 pm

    House twins with lucasai, wearing Woman in Gold.

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    • Robin says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:27 pm

      Nice.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:06 pm

      I love Woman in Gold! You smell wonderful!

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  24. nebbe says:
    8 March 2022 at 4:14 pm

    Memo Marfa on the back of my hand, and then Diptyque Tam Dao everywhere else.

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    • Robin says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:27 pm

      That is funny because I was just missing my evening Tam Dao.

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  25. Gail says:
    8 March 2022 at 4:42 pm

    Wearing Cabochard edt today. This is powerful stuff!

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:02 pm

      Ooh, I bet you smell great! Is it the new version, in the shorter bottle?

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      • Gail says:
        8 March 2022 at 7:14 pm

        I think I got it about 3 years ago from Fragrancenet; it’s the ginormous bottle.

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        • Jalapeno says:
          8 March 2022 at 8:20 pm

          Exactly how big is the ginormous bottle? Inquiring minds and all that…

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          • Gail says:
            8 March 2022 at 9:31 pm

            It’s the industrial size, 3.4 oz. I think it was all they had at the time.

    • ringthing says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:48 pm

      I love it! You smell great.

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      • Gail says:
        8 March 2022 at 7:15 pm

        Thank you, ringthing! I haven’t worn this in forever; it was nice to take it for a spin today.

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    • lillyjo says:
      8 March 2022 at 8:21 pm

      My Cabochard is a splash bottle and I only do 2-3 dabs. It is very powerful and awesome!

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      • Gail says:
        8 March 2022 at 9:34 pm

        It certainly is both of those things! It’s yours vintage? (I’m thinking that I had a bottle in my younger years)

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  26. DolceVita says:
    8 March 2022 at 5:10 pm

    Hello everyone, have been hiding behind perfume for the past while and it has definitely been helping: today is Shalimar MVP, yesterday was Diptyque Eau Capitale, Sunday was Shalimar edp and Saturday was a huge cloud of White Linen. Hope you’re all feeling safe and sheltered.

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    • Old Herbaceous says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:02 pm

      A huge cloud of White Linen sounds divine! You smell great!

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    • lillyjo says:
      8 March 2022 at 7:23 pm

      What do you think of Eau Capitale?

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      • DolceVita says:
        9 March 2022 at 4:12 am

        Sorry this reply is so late lillyjo! I like it- it’s a lovely smooth chypre with good lasting-power but I’d love it rather than like it if there was a bit more movement or development in it. Still, it’s a good companion on a long day!

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  27. Jalapeno says:
    8 March 2022 at 5:42 pm

    Commando twins with Robin, although I am planning to stay that way. My rash seems to be clearing up rather quickly, but I will give my upset skin more time to calm down and get back to its typical state.

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    • ringthing says:
      8 March 2022 at 6:54 pm

      Glad you are on the mend, taking some extra time seems wise.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:19 pm

        Thanks ringthing.

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    • lillyjo says:
      8 March 2022 at 8:08 pm

      Are you putting anything on it or letting it heal on its own?

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      • Jalapeno says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:17 pm

        Letting things heal on their own. That area has improved so much on its own that I don’t think a salve or ointment is necessary. I will probably be able to wear perfume by Friday, if not sooner.

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    • Robin says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:31 pm

      Oddly I just recently gave myself a rash … overuse of skin products. A little bit of helichrysum oil mixed into a very basic lotion really helps, and I love the smell (the rest of my family, they don’t love it so much).

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      • Jalapeno says:
        8 March 2022 at 9:50 pm

        I think mine might have been a combination of perfume + being overheated in bed. It sounds ridiculous when I type it out, though.

        Might be time to put away the flannel PJ’s for the season soon.

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        • Robin says:
          9 March 2022 at 10:50 am

          Interesting! Like a perfume heat rash.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:04 pm

      Oy, but at least it’s healing on its own!

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  28. Old Herbaceous says:
    8 March 2022 at 6:01 pm

    Happy Women’s Day! In honor of women perfumers, I’m wearing one of Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’ Heirloom Elixirs, Airavata. It is warm and spicy, but also floral. I’m enjoying it very much!

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    • Robin says:
      8 March 2022 at 9:31 pm

      Perfect!

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  29. therabbitsflower says:
    8 March 2022 at 7:13 pm

    I had no specific perfume urges this morning and saw that if I sprayed vigorously, I could thunk a decant of Shalimar parfum de toilette. So that’s what I did. ? A reliable no brainer perfume.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      8 March 2022 at 8:32 pm

      A very fragrant thunk for the win!

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  30. hajusuuri says:
    8 March 2022 at 7:59 pm

    SOTD = Bath & Body Works Orange+Sandalwood Body Spray

    I was in such a hurry this morning I ended up wearing the bottle I saw ? first. Great choice in my opinion but as a body spray and as expected, it did not last long.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca3REP-OcvL/?utm_medium=copy_link

    Off to read comments!

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    • lillyjo says:
      8 March 2022 at 8:09 pm

      I don’t recall this one. Is it new?

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      • MossyBerry says:
        8 March 2022 at 8:31 pm

        Same question!

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        • hajusuuri says:
          8 March 2022 at 9:59 pm

          Ede mentioned it!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        8 March 2022 at 9:58 pm

        I got it last year after Ede mentioned it!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      8 March 2022 at 8:20 pm

      Cute little flower-powered owl!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        8 March 2022 at 10:00 pm

        Thank you. I got 3 from the Menil Bookstore in Houston. I called and asked to see a picture of the owls they had and I said I am buying all 3 smaller ones!

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  31. ockeghem says:
    8 March 2022 at 9:14 pm

    Crazy, crazy day. I’m on the planning committee for my company’s International Women’s Day event, as well as having to clean up the mess left by an SVP who declared this week “Employee Appreciation Week” for her group just over a week ago, giving her peers 2 days’ notice (they’re busy, they didn’t all get to reading her email until after the ship sailed), and then everyone in the company screaming that they weren’t included and now they look bad.

    I didn’t do a good women’s perfume (but I think I covered that pretty well last week). I am CP-compliant in Fat Electrician. Every electrician we tried to contract for our reno during COVID jacked up their prices 2x to 4x, just ’cause. (I get it trades where purchase of materials is required, but the electricians didn’t have to buy much.)

    Gas is $2.39/L here today, after being $1.99/L over the weekend (gallon = x4, roughly). At the beginning of COVID, gas fell $0.89/L. Sigh.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      8 March 2022 at 10:03 pm

      Yikes, a good thing turned negative! Re: gas – I don’t use much gas but when ever it’s 1/4 tank lower, I just fill up.

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  32. littlecooling says:
    8 March 2022 at 11:11 pm

    Happy International Women’s day!
    I’m in a cloud of Portrait of a Lady…

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    • DolceVita says:
      9 March 2022 at 7:05 am

      Perfect!

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