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Friday scent of the day 4/15

Posted by Robin on 15 April 2022 180 Comments

It's Friday, plus World Art Day, National Anime Day, the Universal Day of Culture, plus Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. What it isn't is Tax Day in the US, but all the same, that the theme of our community project: pick your poison...wear the fragrance (presumably from a sample) you'd buy if you had an unexpected windfall, or wear a cheap thrill.

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

I went cheap-as-chips, with Berdoues Assam of India. You can get the 10 ml travel spray for $25, although then you don't get the elephants on the bottle. The full size is still perfumath free at $88 for 100 ml.

Reminder: on 4/22, wear a fragrance with a narcissus note, if you have one.

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

Note: top image is Q-Tip Buds [cropped] by Eric Kilby at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. happy888cat says:
    15 April 2022 at 9:25 am

    Good morning and TGIF!
    Sotd is a sample from my windfall wishlist, Amouage Lilac Love.
    Currently drinking lavender Earl Grey.

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    • AnnieA says:
      15 April 2022 at 11:31 am

      Purple theme! Lilac Love sure is pretty, but yes, a windfall might be needed.

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    • nebbe says:
      15 April 2022 at 1:31 pm

      Lilac Love is lovely!

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  2. pyramus says:
    15 April 2022 at 9:40 am

    I’m in a couple of drops of the original Halston, from an ancient but well-preserved commercial sample, one of those gorgeous Bernard Chant seventies chypres (I mean, he made Cabochard and Aromatics Elixir, which tells you all you need to know). Windfall? I’d track down an ounce of the original perfume (which may well no longer exist, but we can dream).

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    • Robin says:
      15 April 2022 at 12:23 pm

      That was lovely stuff.

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    • Calypso says:
      15 April 2022 at 3:10 pm

      I used to wear Halston, back in the day. I wish I had some now!

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    • MossyBerry says:
      15 April 2022 at 5:05 pm

      You smell wonderful! I need to dab on a bit of my treasured supply soon!

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  3. madtowngirl says:
    15 April 2022 at 9:49 am

    I’m in Prada Un Chant d’ Amour again which I might buy if I had an unexpected windfall, otherwise the prices for their Olfactories line is a bit steep imho.
    Another sunny crisp day here. Feels kind of like fall. I actually do have to work on our taxes today. Ugh. I procrastinate every year. Usually we get money back. I hope that is true this year as well, I’ve done some retail therapy this week and have orders from glossier, sephora and boden on the way.?

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    • LizzieB says:
      15 April 2022 at 9:54 am

      How is boden? I’ve seen the catalogs and everything looks so cute.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        15 April 2022 at 10:11 am

        They are very cute but somehow, the fit was just never right for me. There used to be boutique in Lake Oswego, OR but I think it closed down.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        15 April 2022 at 10:43 am

        Oh my gosh, boden is so cute! (And mini boden even cuter but my girls are beyond that) I am a big fan of their bretons and classic cotton shirt in fun patterns. I ordered this sweater that I’ve had my eye on all winter
        https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/margot-cashmere-sweater-ivory-floral-heart/sty-k0491-crm?tc_ch=affs&tc_ve=ppj&code=F2L9&tc_so=58012&tc_me=cr&tc_ca=na&tc_au=na&tc_cr=1-9525&tc_campid=na&tc_adgroupid=na&tc_kwid=na&tc_matchid=na&clickId=3935577842

        It’s on sale, so I kind of had to, right?!

        Saw your comment late yesterday. How is your husband liking Madison? Too bad it’s so chilly, but at least the sun is out!?

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        • pixel says:
          15 April 2022 at 11:16 am

          Gorgeous sweater! Of course you had to :)

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        • LizzieB says:
          15 April 2022 at 11:35 am

          What a great purchase! Love the sweater.

          My husband loved Madison. Had a blast and just loves the town. I will go with him next year, and we will undoubtedly visit in the fall, if not before.

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        • Calypso says:
          15 April 2022 at 3:12 pm

          Wow, that is a terrific sweater! Congratulations! I somehow saw a link last year for one of their sweaters. It was navy blue and had a big “MEOW” written across it in bright letters. That was one I had to buy! Now I get their catalogs. Nice things but I haven’t bought more.

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        • Jalapeno says:
          15 April 2022 at 7:44 pm

          Adorable sweater!

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      • nebbe says:
        15 April 2022 at 1:32 pm

        Imo, Boden does not work for short waisted or curvy folks. Super duper cute though, with great colors and patterns.

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      • socks says:
        15 April 2022 at 8:28 pm

        I love Boden! I only buy from them when stuff is on sale since they’re a bit pricey, but I’ve had good luck with their shirts and knit tops especially. I have a raincoat from them too that I love, and a super cute thin wool coat that isn’t warm enough to be a winter coat so I can only wear it in the fall. And now it’s a bit tight on me (wah), but I’m not giving up on it!

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    • pixel says:
      15 April 2022 at 11:15 am

      I’ve been retail-therapy-ing myself this week. I convinced myself that it was time to begin the hunt for the perfect dress to wear to my niece’s wedding this fall. Of course 2 out of 4 of my Nordstrom packages have since gone into the OnTrac black hole. Shipped from Nordstrom on Sunday, yet OnTrac claims they haven’t received them. Probably on a loading dock somewhere, getting jumped on by gorillas (I don’t know how OnTrac manages to thrash every package they touch, but they sure do.) Yes, hajusuuri, I have already complained to Nordstrom ;)

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      • LizzieB says:
        15 April 2022 at 11:36 am

        I’ve found that I often see the tracking saying they don’t have it, and then it shows up. Hope that’s what’s going on with you.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        15 April 2022 at 3:13 pm

        You know me so well except I don’t really track packages that closely (but should) until it says I am getting it that day or the next day and they don’t show up.

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    • Robin says:
      15 April 2022 at 12:24 pm

      I have done some retail therapy this week too…needed new jeans. Paid too much, it’s kind of crazy what you can spend on jeans these days!

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      • galbanumgal says:
        15 April 2022 at 2:08 pm

        Same here on the pricey jeans this week. AG’s come out with some Prima styles that are mid to low rise, thank heavens. Sure I’ve banged on before of my loathing for high rise jeans/pants.

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        • Robin says:
          15 April 2022 at 2:23 pm

          I will have to go look at those. I don’t like high rise and I don’t like skinny. Wore AG for years, then switched to J Brand, then they went out of business.

          I just bought some Mother Denim mid rise, but did notice that you have to read the specs for the actual rise in inches, since some of their “mid” and “high” are really the same.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      15 April 2022 at 5:07 pm

      You go, girl; that retail therapy can always be carefully packed up and returned if a no-go. I give kudos to Zappos; I did a little summer shopping, and for what did not work out, I got credit back as soon as it logged in at the UPS store.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 April 2022 at 7:42 pm

      All of the spending I did this week was either for Easter dinner or for the cats. Something seems amiss… ?

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  4. perfumelover67 says:
    15 April 2022 at 10:38 am

    In Montale Full Incense for Good Friday.

    I had planned to take the day off today, but next week I will be very busy taking my mother to doctors appointments and tests and I wanted to finish some graphics today for one of our projects. It is very quiet in the office with very few people around. Same with public transportation today. I got off the train two stations before my regular stop. The day is gorgeous here and I decided to briefly enjoy the sun, the breeze, the nice cool morning temperature and the almost emptied streets. I hope we get an early dismissal.

    Having my third cup of coffee and thinking what I should get my two year old nieces for Easter.

    Happy and healthy Friday, everyone! ?

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    • pixel says:
      15 April 2022 at 11:09 am

      You smell wonderful!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        15 April 2022 at 3:59 pm

        Thank you! ?

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    • Robin says:
      15 April 2022 at 12:30 pm

      Fingers crossed for early dismissal!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        15 April 2022 at 4:00 pm

        No early dismissal this year. We are too busy here!

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    • Omega says:
      15 April 2022 at 12:43 pm

      An incense scent sounds lovely right now. I always wanted a bottle of Exultat but never got around to it. I think there were some 15 ml bottles made too…which idk if still in production. It was the first incense I liked.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        15 April 2022 at 3:11 pm

        I bought travel sprays of the MCG line, including Exultat, when Henri Bendel was going out of business.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        15 April 2022 at 4:07 pm

        Exultat was in my shopping list for a long time. I regret not getting a travel size when it was still available. I loved it!

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    • MossyBerry says:
      15 April 2022 at 5:08 pm

      Good choice re: your walk! Happy Easter, PL67!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        15 April 2022 at 6:48 pm

        Thank you, MossyBerry! Happy Easter to you too! ???

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    • lillyjo says:
      15 April 2022 at 5:24 pm

      Happy Easter weekend!???

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        15 April 2022 at 6:48 pm

        Same to you, Lillyjo! ????

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 April 2022 at 7:01 pm

      Perfect perfume pick for Good Friday!

      Enjoy your Easter weekend! Maybe some Peeps (not Coffee ones!) for your nieces?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        15 April 2022 at 8:51 pm

        Thank you, Jalapeno. I got a couple of Peeps plushes for my nieces. I will introduce them to the real ones later. I need to have company when eating them! ?

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  5. Lovestosmellgood says:
    15 April 2022 at 11:02 am

    not participating in the cp
    in Fragrance du bois 5th Avenue

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    • Robin says:
      15 April 2022 at 12:30 pm

      Hope it is a good day ltsg.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        15 April 2022 at 12:31 pm

        I smell like NYC , though I smell Santal 33 everywhere

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        • socks says:
          15 April 2022 at 8:31 pm

          Does Santal 33 smell like dill pickles to you? It does to me. The scent of pickles all over NY makes me think of the movie “Crossing Delancey” ?

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          • Nancyleandros says:
            16 April 2022 at 9:47 am

            I can’t wear Santal 33 because I just reek of dill pickle! I’ve wondered if it smells like pickle to others, or just to me.

  6. pixel says:
    15 April 2022 at 11:09 am

    SOTD is Aftelier Oud Luban, which I’ve been pondering for eons. Perhaps the pondering will reach its end soon? Who knows why I jump on blind buys yet sometimes ponder forever about scents I know I like.

    Yesterday I got an order from Luckyscent (Akro Haze, if you must know) and was grumbly that my free samples didn’t include a single thing I asked for. Grumble grumble.

    More rain coming tonight/tomorrow, and even more next week. yay!

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    • AnnieA says:
      15 April 2022 at 11:30 am

      Maybe the blind buys feel like too good a deal to pass up? That had been my downfall, but now I try to tell myself that the $50 or whatever will be earmarked for a pricier, but known quantity.

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    • Robin says:
      15 April 2022 at 12:30 pm

      My method is to ponder so long they stop making whatever it is…have a LONG list of those!

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    • MossyBerry says:
      15 April 2022 at 5:23 pm

      This pondering/pouncing dilemma could be a theme for a CP, maybe? I can really relate!

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  7. AnnieA says:
    15 April 2022 at 11:27 am

    It is all very possible that I used tax-refund $ to buy the pricey Guerlain Vetiver Pour Elle. It’s such a pretty, crowd-pleaser of a scent it’s a pity it seems to play hide&seek for would-be buyers.

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    • Robin says:
      15 April 2022 at 12:31 pm

      :-)

      Enjoy your new bottle!

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  8. Portia says:
    15 April 2022 at 11:32 am

    Hey All
    Our easter weekend has started and Jin & I are going on with some renos.
    Took an afternoon out for lunch with the crew at our fave seaside fish & chips. Then we saw the new Michelle Yeoh movie: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. WOW! What a film, had us laughing, crying, questioning and on the edges of our seats. Definitely needs to be seen in cinemas.

    Perfume? Eau des Merveilles by Hermès. It doesn’t fit with the theme but I have enjoyed it immensely.
    Have a good weekend all.
    Portia x

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    • LizzieB says:
      15 April 2022 at 11:38 am

      Love Eau de Merveilles. All sparkling, salty goodness. It truly is one of the few scents I know that seems sparkling, like champagne.

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      • Portia says:
        16 April 2022 at 6:22 am

        Oh yes! Good analogy LizzieB, very champagne like.

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    • Laila says:
      15 April 2022 at 3:50 pm

      EdM is one of my top 5 fragrances and I too enjoy it immensely; it doesn’t need a theme. You smell wonderful!

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      • Portia says:
        16 April 2022 at 6:23 am

        YAY! We both love it.
        Happy snap.
        Thanks.
        Have a fun weekend.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      15 April 2022 at 5:12 pm

      Good report, Portia; and yes, I recently re-connected with the fact that some movies *need* to be seen in a movie theatre. “Belfast,” for one…

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      • Portia says:
        16 April 2022 at 6:24 am

        OOOOH! Belfast! Thanks MossyBerry

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:59 pm

      Your seaside lunch sounds wonderful!

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      • Portia says:
        16 April 2022 at 6:24 am

        It was perfect thanks Jalapeño.
        Are you lunching somewhere nice over the weekend?

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        • Jalapeno says:
          16 April 2022 at 9:55 pm

          Not this weekend. But I did have a restaurant outing with some friends in the recent past. We finally exchanged Xmas gifts for 2021!

          Not quite time to go “down the Shore” for me yet.

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  9. Dawn says:
    15 April 2022 at 11:50 am

    Wearing one of my windfall perfumes today. That is L’Heure de Nuit and I am happy I nabbed a bottle when I did since it is discontinued. Guerlain never seems to keep flankers around for very long.

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    • Barqs says:
      15 April 2022 at 12:43 pm

      I am sorry to her that this beautiful scent is discontinued. I bought a bottle last year after admiring it for a few years. I am glad I did, after hearing this news.

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  10. Oakland Fresca says:
    15 April 2022 at 11:51 am

    Golly. Not sure I’m CP compliant, but am in Civet from a travel spray I purchased with four others from Zoologist.

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    • Calypso says:
      15 April 2022 at 3:15 pm

      How are you liking it? And what about the other four? Always curious.

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        15 April 2022 at 7:06 pm

        So I gave away one of them because it didn’t work for me–Nightingale. The others do! Bee, Camel, and Musk Deer, and of course Civet. Civet was the first Zoologist I fell for. I kept purchasing decants. Now I’ve worked my way up to a travel spray!

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    • ringthing says:
      15 April 2022 at 3:39 pm

      You smell wonderful! Love the Zoologist travel sprays, which others did you get?

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      • Oakland Fresca says:
        15 April 2022 at 7:07 pm

        Why thank you! I answered above about the others.

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  11. Lisa D says:
    15 April 2022 at 12:12 pm

    All in for the CP with Perles de Lalique, a nicely peppery rose scent that is cheap as chips.

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    • tulipani says:
      15 April 2022 at 8:44 pm

      This cheapie has been on my blind-buy list for sooo long! One day I will cave.

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      • Lisa D says:
        15 April 2022 at 9:31 pm

        If you like peppery roses, do it! When Fragrancenet is doing a 30% off sale (which occurs quite frequently), you can get a 3.3 oz bottle for about $30, which is bargain-basement territory these days. It’s got a very fresh vibe — I think it’s the high-pitched pepper notes that keep it airy. There’s also a lot of wood, to my nose, sort of like a CdG perfume. I don’t get a lot of patchouli, although it’s listed in the notes.

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  12. Omega says:
    15 April 2022 at 12:38 pm

    Happy Good Friday to everyone:). In Bois daz eel. Such a lovely, warm fragrance. Watched Jesus of Nazareth this week. It’s a mini series from 1977. It is also a British film, so several have British accents. I have always liked this film, it was really well done imo. Robert Powell did good acting.

    For Easter, I really enjoy wearing Omnia Coral for whatever reason. It smells of spring and has a pomegranate note which I enjoy. I really enjoy several of Alberto Morillas scents. He seems to have such a charming personality as well:).

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    • Laila says:
      15 April 2022 at 3:48 pm

      You smell good! I love Omnia Coral a lot but it’s a summer scent for me. I have a lot of coral-colored clothes in my summer wardrobe and this happy scent just seems like a perfect match!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:56 pm

      Omnia Coral does have some really well done fruit notes in it.

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  13. Deva says:
    15 April 2022 at 12:39 pm

    CP compliant in Queen, the only good thing, perfume wise, that I’ve ever found in TJMAxx. It’s warm and sweet and pairs exceedingly well with the sunny, cool, breezy day. Very cheap and worth every penny.

    I’m in freshly purpled hair, a red plaid flannel, jeans, and black patent oil slick Danskos walking a red speckled dog wearing an orange floral collar. We’re very colorful! ?

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 April 2022 at 3:08 pm

      I read this as “wearing a red speckled dog walking an orange floral collar” and I didn’t think much of it because Deva and then I said, No, even for her this is strange.

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      • Calypso says:
        15 April 2022 at 3:15 pm

        LOL! Yep!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        15 April 2022 at 6:55 pm

        I did the same thing when I first read that sentence. Something’s in the air?

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      • Deva says:
        15 April 2022 at 7:54 pm

        Oh, well, that’s my terrible grammar and sentence structure, combined with typos. I’m inventing my own language! ?

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    • ringthing says:
      15 April 2022 at 3:42 pm

      Great outfit and I envy your Danskos! I love the oil slicks and tried to wear them but Dansko just doesn’t fit my feet.

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      • Deva says:
        15 April 2022 at 7:53 pm

        I can see that. I think they either work great for you or not at all. Also, indestructible. They’ll still be walking around long after I’m gone?

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    • MossyBerry says:
      15 April 2022 at 5:19 pm

      A red speckled dog is the sine qua non of any dog-lover’s best look. (I’m gushing just because I love T-Rex’s looks so much). And, *clinks bottles* with a Queen lover. My first bottle was a TJX cheapie too, but I have since got others at, errrr, various prices because I neeeed its fabulousness!

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      • Deva says:
        15 April 2022 at 7:50 pm

        Various prices indeed! Just did a google search and wowza! It’s no longer $15.00 for a 3.4oz bottle! ?
        You’re smart to stock up.

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  14. Barqs says:
    15 April 2022 at 12:40 pm

    JM Blackberry & Bay

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  15. SheriG says:
    15 April 2022 at 12:42 pm

    Rather than go with the official CP, I am in 24, Faubourg to celebrate the Universal Day of Culture, as this fragrance definitely falls into the category of “treasure of culture”. Our weather continues to be classically “Oregon Spring” by featuring just about every kind of weather there IS, from bright sunshine to heavy snow, all in one hour sometimes!

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    • nebbe says:
      15 April 2022 at 2:12 pm

      House twins, wearing Caleche today. And weather twins too, PNW here and absolutely agree on the Classic PNW Spring calamity.

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      • SheriG says:
        15 April 2022 at 3:45 pm

        You smell divine, nebbe! My travel spray of Caleche has been empty for a year or two — someday I’ll find more.

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  16. apsara says:
    15 April 2022 at 12:52 pm

    wearing PdG Cadjmere for a chilly start to the day.
    This weekend is bittersweet, tomorrow my beloved dad is gone 15 years. I can see, hear and smell his Aramis as if he were right next to me. He was an excellent give of hugs.

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    • Koyel says:
      15 April 2022 at 1:45 pm

      I’m glad you have his scent in your heart <3

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      • apsara says:
        15 April 2022 at 2:58 pm

        I do indeed Koyel.

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    • lillyjo says:
      15 April 2022 at 3:14 pm

      It’s not even close to the same but sending a hug to you.

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    • Laila says:
      15 April 2022 at 3:53 pm

      Sending ???. How wonderful that he is with you still, just in a different form.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      15 April 2022 at 5:18 pm

      Sending hugs and peace, Apsara!

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    • MossyBerry says:
      15 April 2022 at 5:29 pm

      I hope you will continue to be blessed by those memories of perfumed hugs from your dear Father.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:10 pm

      Hugs apsara.

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    • apsara says:
      15 April 2022 at 8:32 pm

      thank you all for the hugs.

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  17. chocolatemarzipan8 says:
    15 April 2022 at 1:08 pm

    Robin you are wearing my fragrance!! I’m down to one last row. I remember when the bottle was discounted as low as $35 for 100 oz. Now the older Berdouses much harder to get.
    Any refund goes to vet bills for my three feline grandkids which my human kids adopted but are somehow living with Mr Marzipan and I ????
    Testing Patchouli Oud Vanilla which I really really like.

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    • andshewaz says:
      15 April 2022 at 1:40 pm

      I’ve been wearing MM Replica By The Fireplace all week due to the snow and unseasonably cold temperatures here.Figured I would enjoy it before hot weather returns.
      My week has involved dealing with my fear of medical procedures/needles and having outpatient skin cancer surgery.So glad that is over for now.I feel like such a wimp but I don’t know anyone who looks forward to something like that!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        15 April 2022 at 3:04 pm

        Oh boy! Heal well andshewaz.

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      • lillyjo says:
        15 April 2022 at 3:12 pm

        The best of health wishes to you!

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        15 April 2022 at 3:14 pm

        Skin cancer is no fun…I can relate…better to have the procedures done and catch it early

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      • Laila says:
        15 April 2022 at 3:55 pm

        Wishing you a full and speedy healing, and I fully understand your fears.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        15 April 2022 at 4:24 pm

        Sending you my best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hugs!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        15 April 2022 at 6:07 pm

        You aren’t a wimp, andshewaz. Medical procedures aren’t a fun thing. Hope that you heal easily and uneventfully.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 April 2022 at 3:05 pm

      First there was zero and now you have 3! If you don’t stop sprouting them, I may just have to rename you as THE Crazy Cat Ladeeee.

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        15 April 2022 at 3:15 pm

        Wait til you see the May post on Undinas….and yes, feel free to call me crazy cat lady…

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      • Calypso says:
        15 April 2022 at 3:17 pm

        No, that title belongs to MOI!

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        • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
          15 April 2022 at 3:38 pm

          Haha!! True!! But then again, who knows how many more the kids will adopt and leave with us

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    • lillyjo says:
      15 April 2022 at 3:12 pm

      You should change your picture to the kitties so we can see them!

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        15 April 2022 at 3:16 pm

        ????…. don’t think I can without changing my name…I undid everything….

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:09 pm

      You now have 3 furry grandkitties? Wow! I remember when you had only the first one.

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        15 April 2022 at 6:39 pm

        They multiple like rabbits

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    • Robin says:
      16 April 2022 at 5:13 pm

      A VERY belated hey twin!! (Disappeared on long bike ride yesterday and have spent most of today on chores.)

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  18. Koyel says:
    15 April 2022 at 1:43 pm

    I like that $88 for 100mL has become perfumath free nowadays :) (and by “like,” I mean I am sad :( )

    I’m in Zoologist Macaque today, and therefore absolutely not fitting the CP. All I get from this is a face-full of GREEN. Into the giveaway bag this sample goes. I might follow it up later with Chergui, which I love but which also doesn’t fit the CP because I already have a bottle of it. Ah well.

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    • Koyel says:
      15 April 2022 at 1:46 pm

      And I forgot to say, shubho noboborsho! Happy Indian New Year!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        15 April 2022 at 3:06 pm

        And to you as well! Is it always on April 15 or does it use a special calendar?

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        • Koyel says:
          15 April 2022 at 5:43 pm

          It follows the solar calendar :) so it’s always April 15! (It’s the first day of the month Boishakh. We have twelve months and six seasons.)

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      • Jalapeno says:
        15 April 2022 at 6:06 pm

        Happy Indian New Year to you, Koyel!

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        • Koyel says:
          15 April 2022 at 6:23 pm

          Thank you, Jalapeno :)

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    • Calypso says:
      15 April 2022 at 3:18 pm

      I don’t like that one either, nor the green of Cow, but I do like what’s possibly the greenest of the line–Elephant. Haven’t bought a bottle yet but am working through my 2nd or 3rd sample of it.

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      • Koyel says:
        15 April 2022 at 5:44 pm

        I haven’t smelled Cow or Elephant, but how interesting! I like the idea of smelling like a cow, assuming it…um…overlooks the manure smell?

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  19. foxbins says:
    15 April 2022 at 2:06 pm

    I am wearing cheap thrills Lolita Lempicka. This is such good stuff, and under $40 at the discounters. I have the apple-shaped bottle with the stem as the sprayer.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:13 pm

      You smell wonderful!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:53 pm

      That is one of the best looking perfume bottles!

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  20. Calypso says:
    15 April 2022 at 3:20 pm

    No one will be surprised to hear that my CP scent for today is Raw Gold from Thomas de Monaco, the patchouli scent I’ve been lemming all week. A big splurge at $300 for a small bottle. I put on a lot today to try to make up my mind for good, forgetting that my physical therapist is due later this afternoon. I hope she forgives me.

    Happy Passover and Happy Easter to all who celebrate.

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    • Calypso says:
      15 April 2022 at 4:15 pm

      PS Thanks to everyone who gave me tips yesterday about ways to deodorize my Apple watchband from the stinky perfume. I’m trying the baking soda and water paste right now. Alas, I don’t seem to have any white vinegar on hand–about four or five other kinds, but I don’t think balsamic is the right thing here!

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      • MossyBerry says:
        15 April 2022 at 5:32 pm

        LOL, Calypso – nah, balsamic would not be the thing!! :D

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  21. Gail says:
    15 April 2022 at 3:32 pm

    Wearing Slow Dive today, from a sample. I do have a 2nd sample in the wings; this is so good and is on my fb list, for sure!

    I’m preparing an ever-growing sample box for my niece today. I have to add samples and decants from my own bottles this afternoon since I asked her about her favorite notes; I will also throw in a few surprises!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      15 April 2022 at 4:27 pm

      Does your niece love iris or she prefers other notes?

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      • Gail says:
        15 April 2022 at 4:36 pm

        She’s a bit of a newbie so she didn’t mention iris, even tho I listed it as a possibilty. I may send her some Hiris or Orris Tattoo. She did mention jasmine, vanilla and chypres.

        Her mom (my sister) loves iris so the apple shouldn’t fall to far from the tree!

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        • perfumelover67 says:
          15 April 2022 at 5:16 pm

          I am sure she will enjoy the perfume journey! And hope she joins the iris club!

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          • Gail says:
            15 April 2022 at 7:13 pm

            I think she will. I snuck in a sample of Orris Tattoo (as a wildcard)!

    • Koyel says:
      15 April 2022 at 5:45 pm

      How sweet! I hope your niece loves some of the scents you give her :)

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      • Gail says:
        15 April 2022 at 7:14 pm

        Thank you, Koyel. I hope so too! I actually made a spreadsheet of them (yup, I’m a nerd!) There’s that many!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:04 pm

      That’s the thing about sample boxes: they tend to grow like weeds! I hope that your niece finds a lot of things she enjoys in there.

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      • Gail says:
        15 April 2022 at 7:15 pm

        Isn’t it. I started out in a Chanel box, but I might have to upsize to a shoebox!

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        • Jalapeno says:
          15 April 2022 at 7:45 pm

          ???

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  22. ringthing says:
    15 April 2022 at 3:49 pm

    Wearing Silver Factory because I can’t stay away from it ? Have a great weekend, all.

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    • Robin says:
      16 April 2022 at 5:14 pm

      You too ringthing!

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  23. Gaynor says:
    15 April 2022 at 4:07 pm

    I have a hair appointment this morning, I’m trying to decide if I want to wear something restful, or something that can fight back against the smell of hair chemicals. I might go restful with CdG’s Ouarzazate.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:12 pm

      The smell of hair chemicals is nostalgic and evocative for me as my mother did home perms for decades. I also love the aldehyde or hairspray smell for the same reason.

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  24. Laila says:
    15 April 2022 at 4:35 pm

    I have no fragrance lemmings at the moment so opted for a ‘cheap thrill’ for today’s cp: American Beauty Beloved Moments, white lily and dewy greens, by Ashley Judd and sold at Kohl’s about a decade ago. A surprise purchase for me since I dislike most white florals but perhaps because I associate lilies with Easter this appealed to me? It has become my traditional Easter fragrance, the only time I wear it but I really enjoy it then. It’s fresh and flowery and fits the day.

    Looking forward to hosting Easter lunch for my son and family, haven’t done that since 2019 due to the pandemic. Keeping it a fairly simple meal with foods from my Polish heritage.

    Happy Easter and Passover to all who celebrate. Sending peace, hope and love wishes to all with music to calm your mind and soothe your soul this holiday from my favorite cellist. This is from his newest album, The Alchemist, inspired by the book of the same name by Paulo Coelho. ☮️❤️

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CcR5gOkgu4N/

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:03 pm

      Enjoy your family lunch on Easter!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:40 pm

      Have a beautiful and peaceful Easter, Laila! ???

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  25. PriscillaE says:
    15 April 2022 at 5:20 pm

    I’m wearing Smell Bent Sunshine: Mama’s spiced tea. This was a cheap thrill. I bought a full bottle last year at Smell Bent’s sale for $30. I like this a lot and my sister complimented me on it.

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    • Robin says:
      16 April 2022 at 5:14 pm

      That’s a great deal!

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  26. allo says:
    15 April 2022 at 5:31 pm

    Sotd is Frédéric Malle The Moon*

    *Okay, that’s what I would be wearing if I had had a windfall since it retails for $750/100mL, but since I didn’t, I’m in a cheap thrill “impression” of The Moon by Oil Perfumery and it’s quite good.

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    • Gail says:
      15 April 2022 at 7:18 pm

      I’ve got a few from Oil Perfumery; they are good! And a great way to see if you ever want to splurge on the real thing down the road (or) if it’s money saved!

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      • allo says:
        15 April 2022 at 7:52 pm

        Exactly!

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  27. lillyjo says:
    15 April 2022 at 5:33 pm

    I’m wearing my cheapest thrill
    The Body Shop White Musk Smokey Rose. Years ago I found a 1oz on clearance for $3.99
    I get mostly the smell of Spree candies and a little rose.
    I had a customer hug me today after I found him pants to wear to father’s funeral tomorrow. A good reminder to me to count my blessings.

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    • Koyel says:
      15 April 2022 at 5:47 pm

      Thanks for sharing that story <3

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:02 pm

      Awwwwwwwwwwwww. What a sweet story. You’re a good egg, lillyjo.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:38 pm

      What a touching story. Good you were there to help him! Happy Easter, Lillyjo! ?

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    • Gail says:
      15 April 2022 at 7:19 pm

      What a wonderful story, lillyjo! You made his day, and you rock!

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  28. Jalapeno says:
    15 April 2022 at 5:37 pm

    Happy Easter weekend NST! ???

    A busy day of cleaning for me. First laundry, then a load of dishes. The cats also contributed to the things I needed to clean up (geez, thanks kitties). Absolutely gorgeous weather today, as if Mother Nature is apologizing for yesterday’s thunderstorms.

    SOTD = Agent Provocateur EdP, and the ??? (cheep) option. It’s getting along rather well with the far drydown of the Opium Orchidee that is on my sweatshirt.

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    • MossyBerry says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:09 pm

      Happy Easter to you! Cleaning and gorgeous weather twins, but we will get some rain (storms??) this evening.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        15 April 2022 at 6:52 pm

        Thank you MossyBerry!

        The storms are not going to be here until tomorrow night, so I have a little longer to enjoy the nice weather.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:36 pm

      Happy Easter weekend to you and yours, Jalapeno! ???

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      • Jalapeno says:
        15 April 2022 at 6:50 pm

        Thanks perfumelover67!

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    • Laila says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:56 pm

      ‘The cats also contributed to the things I needed to clean up (geez, thanks kitties).’
      Do I ever know how that one goes!?.
      Happy Easter ?!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        15 April 2022 at 7:49 pm

        Spoken like someone who is pwned by their dearly loved cats!
        Happy Easter to you!

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        • Laila says:
          15 April 2022 at 7:56 pm

          Dearly loved ???

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    • Gail says:
      15 April 2022 at 7:26 pm

      Glad you have some nice weather today! Too bad kitties don’t have opposable thumbs, then we could maybe train them to help.

      You smell great! (I included a sample of AP for my niece in her sample box).

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      • Jalapeno says:
        15 April 2022 at 7:48 pm

        If cats ever had opposable thumbs, they’d cause even more havoc! ?

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        • ringthing says:
          16 April 2022 at 9:19 am

          They would rule the world! I call mine my feline overlord ?

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    • socks says:
      15 April 2022 at 8:22 pm

      Could you send some of your gorgeous weather this way please? It’s been cold and rainy, and yesterday we had 50-60mph winds!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        15 April 2022 at 9:10 pm

        I will try!

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  29. MossyBerry says:
    15 April 2022 at 5:39 pm

    SotD Mystere de Rochas. I think some choc-full-o-moss rose chypres would be my big splurge. Would I shore up my remnant of L’Arte di Gucci? Maybe a back up of Jacamo Parfum Rare, or Mystere? There are a number of ways to spend a tax refund when it comes to moss-laden beauties. Down, lemmings, down!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 April 2022 at 6:01 pm

      L’Arte di Gucci would definitely be both a splurge and a unicorn!

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      • MossyBerry says:
        15 April 2022 at 6:43 pm

        It is so beautiful!

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  30. hajusuuri says:
    15 April 2022 at 7:45 pm

    SOTD = Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche

    I may have mentioned that I was looking for the EDT version of this when I first heard of it, but none were to be found. I ended up getting the EDP and it was fabulous!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CcYuWuiuAmI/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    I also neglected to introduce my latest body spray (#7): Salty

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CcY1-l_OtUg/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    Hoping to finish my taxes by tomorrow morning but if I don’t, I have Monday off as well so can mail it then too. I know I allocated my work based on location in 2020 and I have to figure out the same thing for 2021.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 April 2022 at 7:51 pm

      Ooof, good luck with the taxes! I have a lurking suspicion that we will be filing at the last possible moment…

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  31. socks says:
    15 April 2022 at 8:14 pm

    Hey all! I wore one of my favorite cheap thrills, Coriandre by Jean Couturier. Love this one.

    I still haven’t done my taxes, cause I like to live dangerously! But mine are pretty simple, and I have it worked out so that the amount withheld ends up being very close to what I owe, either way, so sometimes I owe a tiny bit and sometimes I get back a tiny bit.

    Work was so boring today, and outside it was cold and rainy. I started reading Elif Batuman’s The Idiot, and am highly enjoying it it. It’s taking me back to my own college days in the mid-90s!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 April 2022 at 10:03 pm

      Now I have to look up this book! Are you reading from a physical book?

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      • socks says:
        15 April 2022 at 11:14 pm

        I checked it out as an ebook from the library (Overdrive/Libby). That way I can read it on my computer at work, heh heh! The author has a follow-up book coming out soon called Either/Or.

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  32. tulipani says:
    15 April 2022 at 8:33 pm

    Happy late Friday everyone!

    My move this past week almost drained me completely. I’m still in the thick of unpacking, with no end in sight. But really glad to have the actual move behind me. All fragrance bottles were safely transported, and I even found some long lost one! A very old bottle of Safari from my college days and my misplaced bottle of Bois Farine. I found many old boxes containing old memories… it has been a bit mentally draining, going through old things.

    I have a great scent for the CP today. It started as a cheap thrill, a tear-drop style Shiseido Feminite du Bois, the best thing I have ever bought at TJ Maxx, so many years ago. And now it’s turned into a windfall scent, I would splurge for vintage bottle if money were no object.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      15 April 2022 at 9:09 pm

      How cool, that the same bottle of perfume you have covers both choices of today’s CP!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      15 April 2022 at 10:02 pm

      How fun! You’re done with a big milestone!

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  33. Old Herbaceous says:
    15 April 2022 at 10:02 pm

    I was going to go with a bargain beauty but my hand thought otherwise and fell upon a vintage bottle of Guerlain’s Parure. It is so beautiful! Very classic, old-school fragrance — just lovely. If I had an unexpected windfall, I’d buy a whopping big bottle. Especially because the Parure crystal bottle may be the most beautiful perfume bottle I’ve ever seen.

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  34. J B says:
    16 April 2022 at 2:32 am

    I missed out on all the fun yesterday it seems!You all smelled fabulous!!
    SOTD was Rose Iriseè from Au Pays de fleur de la orange(or something like that)…Wildly expensive when I bought it probably 10 years ago,FIRST time wearing it today.Ooffff…spectacular orris note,gorgeous rose note,the drydown is a soft feminine vanilla/amber/powder that somewhat reminds me of Love’s Baby Soft.Good stuff.Hoarding the rest!
    Happy Easter weekend!
    XO’s

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    • hajusuuri says:
      16 April 2022 at 10:48 am

      No hoarding ?

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