Saturday is World Meditation Day, and Sunday is Sherlock Holmes Day plus World Goth Day. Whatever you're celebrating, we've got our standard-issue open thread poll.
Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, your favorite perfume for meditating (or detecting, or expressing your inner goth), whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
Note: top image is Bhudda Bokeh [cropped] by Stephen Bowler at flickr; some rights reserved.
I’m testing newish Iris de Gris from L’Artisan today and I must say I enjoy it. It’s an interesting iris scent, very green and vegetal through a prominent sweet pea note and a hint of mint.
The photo is L’Artisan Iris Pallida though as an ugly decant wouldn’t look nice.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd0RYBvjVbg/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
That sounds really nice… will look for a sample : )
Love how this sounds!
Curious about their new veggie-centered fragrance offerings too.
To my sample list it goes!
That sounds great!
I will have to try this! Saks has a good setup.
I hope you all will like it. Didn’t expect I’ll be enabling with just few words on this perfume.
L’Artisan + iris = lemmings 😊
Hi all, happy Saturday! I had already planned to wear Kyoto today so I’m on point for meditation day. It’s cool and rainy here and I’m going with a group of friends to see the new Downton Abbey movie, then dinner out, and I thought Kyoto would be cozy and not too much sillage. I haven’t been to a movie since before the pandemic and have only eaten out a couple of times so I can use some calming.
You smell great! Enjoy the movie, we plan on seeing it eventually. As soon as I knew Maggie Smith was back, I am all in.
Thanks for the reminder on the movie!
Oh, I wish we lived closer! I’ve been trying to round up a group to see that too. Maybe I’ll just take myself out to see it. 👍🏻
I hope you have fun, and report back on how you liked it if you have time!
I went with the same group to the first DA movie and we had so much fun, but I would have gone to see it alone if I didn’t have a group. Downton is escapism at it’s best!
Totally agree about the escapism! I was so crestfallen when the series ended.
Happy weekend NST : ) I recently bought a bottle of Ouai hair conditioner and am in love with the fragrance, which is apparently called Mercer Street. Unfortunately, the brand did develop perfumes for its fragrances, but this one has since been discontinued and a search of the web comes up with nothing. I’m wondering if anyone is familiar with the fragrance and might offer suggestions for a similar perfume? Or possibly an online source I may have overlooked that might have a bottle of Mercer Street still knocking around in inventory.
Fragrantica lists the notes as: Top notes of Lily, Peony, Italian Lemon, iris and Orange; middle notes of Magnolia, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose; base notes of White Musk and Orris.
Would much appreciate any suggestions – Thanks in advance!
That’s frustrating! Seems they’ve got many other options out there but not Mercer Street.
I actually love the smell of the one I use Oribe Gold Lust hair oil which is a soft, light & airy jasmine scent. Wouldn’t mind trying this in perfume form.
I think you are in luck. Oribe has a fragrance that matches its hair products. You may be able to try it at a shop that carries the extended line.
Yes! I have smelled this and it’s good
Oh, cool! Will have to seek this out.
It is! Hoping they bring back Mercer Street in perfume form at some point. I’ll keep an eye out for the Oribe also. : )
I love that scent! I don’t know of any other fragrances to suggest, sadly.
Long week capped off with a burial yesterday of a dear, long time friend.
Often think we should do celebration of people’s lives while they are alive as it is just amazing to hear the stories and various ways one life has impacted so many. And what an encouragement that would be for them! I suppose milestone birthdays are a good occasion for that.
Still in bed with fresh, hot, cinnamon- spiked coffee. Added a spritz of Guerlain’s Mandarine Basilic and I’m happy.
I’m so sorry you had to say goodbye to your close friend. You make a very good point about celebrating people and their accomplishments while they are still alive. Maybe we can do that in small ways, by giving them verbal affirmations of how much they mean to us. I know I don’t do that often enough.
Your coffee and perfume in bed sounds amazing
So sorry about your friend, floragal. Your morning in bed coffee sounds great!
I agree with you about the need to celebrate people while they’re around to hear. I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.
I’m sorry that you have lost your dear friend. Sending you a hug.
I’m sorry for your loss
Condolences, floragal.
Thank you, NST friends. Grateful for all the kind replies.
So very sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear this.
I’m so sorry for your loss, floragal. Sounds like coffee in bed and a soft spritz is the best thing for self care.
My deepest condolences on the loss of your friend. 🤗
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved friend.
Sending you my condolences and a hug.
I’m so sorry to hear about your good friend.
So sorry for your loss. Friends are such treasures.
I’m so sorry for your loss, floragal. It’s nice to hear that you are treating yourself to a nice perfume and some quiet time with your coffee.
So sorry for your loss.
My friends and I didn’t want to celebrate a milestone this past year. I know Covid was rampant, but I’m really rethinking this.
Belated condolences on the loss of your dear friend. I’m sorry.
Good morning! I’m in IA Sundrunk, and as usual, I’m not a big fan of sunscreen scents. Ah well, I’m off to work out and will take a shower after. It’s okay to start over, in so many ways!
I spent several hours yesterday organizing clothes and “filing” them into the closets. Yes, that last word is intentionally plural. I have clothes in a range of sizes from semi-skinny to fluffy…ahem…. 😳
I think I found one I like: Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche Skinscent. It’s not heavy on the coconut or white flowers but still get that beachy vibe.
That sounds promising! I’ll be on the lookout for it. Thanks for the tip, floralgal! 😊
I just bought a bottle! Unopened, but it had smelled soooo good. I was going to list it at the swap meet, but I figured everyone tried it!
Just put up a bunch of stuff and I can send you some, if you like.
Oh, you’re so sweet to make that offer! I’ll drop you a line. 😊
For sunscreen scents, my favorite is Madie from by Rosie Jane. Congratulations on your organization project – I really need to do an honest wardrobe appraisal this summer. You inspire me!
It’s not a fun process, but it sure feels good to have it done.
Thanks for the tip about Madie. I can probably try it at Sephora if I happen to be there.
Seconding the Madie recommendation. I bought a travel spray a couple summers ago and just pop it into my bag when we are going to the beach (or when I want to pretend we are going to the beach).
I’m wearing Maison Crivelli Rose Centifolia this morning, which is accidentally CP-appropriate because it would be really good for a meditation session on a beach on a sunny but cool-ish day — for preference, up in the San Juan islands. I’ll get there again someday, I hope.
Wow, that sounds amazing.
That sounds gorgeous!
Lavishly sprayed on SL L’Eau Froide for this hot, humid day in the 90’s.
No plans to go outside at all this weekend. I will spend it deep cleaning and organizing my bedroom.
On my second cup of iced coffee and ready to start the day.
Happy weekend! 🌞
The temps are getting up there! Love the heat so hope to get out for some time in the park in a bit.
Iced coffee – yes!
Organizing bedroom – no! (although my whole apt could use some organizing)
I wish I could go outside and enjoy the temps, but I have to get serious about organizing. I really hate it, since I never seem to finish, but I have been postponing this for a long time. I may take a walk out later tonight when the ice cream truck stops near my building! 🍨
i do have to go out later today but as of now, I am hunkering down inside. I only have a sliver of my kitchen open to just bring in some light.
I only have one of the windows in my bedroom half open. There is still a nice breeze coming in, but humidity is going up, so the AC will be on soon.
Stay cool!
Thank you! I will! 🍨🧋🧊
We are organizing twins a couple of days apart! I hope you find some time this weekend to unwind. I know you’ve had a tough week.
It was a very productive day yesterday, but as usual I never finish. I will rest today and hopefully continue next weekend. 😬
I didn’t have any plans to set foot outside this weekend, either. Ended up taking out the recyclables today, and walking to the mailbox yesterday. Both were hot & sweaty errands! 🥵
Both days were very tough and the so promised rain never arrived. I just brought the garbage out and it is still unbearable. I didn’t go outside at all. 🥵
🌹 ROSE D’AMALFI SOTD
Eye shadow
Lipstick
TF all around 💄 👁
I am enjoying Tehran on Apple TV, this season better than the last season.
You youngest picked up his violin 🎻 rental and today he will show his teacher. He had been “learning” on a mac n cheese box.
I am still reading A Little Life
Must be a big mac n cheese box! My nephew reluctantly learned how to play the violin but the interest was just not there. I hope for better luck for your son!
When instructing the very youngest of students, violin teachers often begin with a box violin, to acquaint them with the mechanics of holding the violin before actually putting the instrument in their hands.
You smell great.!I quite like that one though it’s mostly almond vs. rose to my nose.
my kids said I smell like rose water
Scent twins!
And since you mentioned makeup, I’m testing Lisa Eldridge’s foundation today. I actually haven’t checked on it after my sweaty walk! The sample pack of shades I got looked fairly different in the packaging, but it was sheer enough on my face that several of the shades seem to match. Now I’m just confused which is best!
How did it hold up after your walk?
I think I put on too little yesterday, I was testing out the colors on the side of my cheeks and sort of dabbed more on around the rest of the face. It pretty much disappeared after my walk!
Today I’m trying a different tactic, just using one of the colors all over. I love the finish, it’s very skin-like, neither matte nor overly glowy.
I’ve discovered two interesting smell-a-likes recently.
Masque Milano Petra is so similar to Coco Mademoiselle. Definitely a fruit-jasmine-patchouli bomb.
Scored a vintage Ted Lapidus Creation edt, and I adore it. It kept reminding me of something… Dryad! A beautiful classic kitchen-sink type of thing. I’m so glad I discovered this one.
Nice finds, SarahN! Guessing CM is cheaper than the MM, or no?
Enjoy the Creation! I never see this one talked about but it’s a favorite scent of mine – I love it in April when my world here bursts into spring! I also have a perfume mini in a collection that was gifted to me years ago; this is how I discovered this fragrance.
I totally agree with your comparison of Petra and Coco Mad! And now I’m curious about Creation.
I’m wearing De los Santos today. It’s my second or third time wearing it, and it’s really growing on me. It will be perfect for a day of grading.
That’s on my “to try” list for sure. Good luck with the grading! Just a few weeks left, right?
Just three. Woo hoo!
Adding more good luck with grading wishes! Do we all need to try Del Los Santos?
I definitely enjoy it. It reminds me of a more herbal California Snow (without the rose), and if a bottle fell into my lap I’d be very happy!
Thanks!
I wanted to love it, but I am sensitive to ambroxan and it singed my nose hairs.
Good to know!
Woke up too early, rolled over and went back to sleep and then woke late! Yeesh, I need to get it together.
I’m in PdN Vetyver for its snuggly soothing warmth. The sun is OUT so we will get in some walkies and then head out.
We’ve been in a campground for the past several days and have had the entire loop to ourselves, probably because it’s dry camping only. It’s been fabulous! Had a nice chat with one of the hosts who happens to be a retired nurse. She said they are expecting an influx of 70 campers today! Yep, time to pack it up and skedaddle!
Happy weekend! ✌🏼
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2022/may/21/all-hung-up-quirky-creatures-created-with-clothes-in-pictures?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Thought you might like this to help you through your next laundry day.
Ha! Those people are super creative, for sure!
I love the Laundrosaurus one!
Hope you find someplace else peaceful Deva!
When a Boy Scouts of America troop rolls up to the next campsite, you know it’s time to GO!
Now watching some fisherfolk on the Cowlitz and lolling lazily in the sun at a Fish Hatchery river access spot. 🌞🎣
HA, I am not a camper and even I know that 🙂
No perfume yet cuz I was busy organizing my garage sale…I bought recently the Ariana Cloud body spray as a dupe to Baccarat Rouge and may wear that…
Our house was broken into yesterday afternoon while we were on a walk. Nothing was taken and no one was hurt but it was pretty stressful. The police caught the culprits who were basically kids in dire circumstances. We told them we don’t want to press any charges. From now on we will be locking our front door!
Wow, that must have been scary. Stay safe!
It was at the time but I’m glad that it’s now just a crazy neighborhood story to tell
I’m sorry you had to go through that.
Thank you. I was surprised by how violated I felt when I saw all my cupboards opened and rummaged through. Thank god they didn’t break anything in the perfume cabinet!
I’ve had two break ins in my life and it still brings up feelings of being violated. I’m sorry that happened to you.
Oof sorry that you had two of these horrible experiences 😔
So glad nothing was taken!! But sorry this happened to you.
Ack, so sorry. Things like this leave you feeling so vulnerable. Glad nothing was stolen. I’d lock your ground floor windows as well.
So sorry to hear this. Sending big hugs…that feeling of violation can be very tough.
Oh no Yasmina, I’m so sorry that happened. I am glad it wasn’t worse, but it’s still awful to know someone’s been in your home.
Oh, wow, glad you are ok but that sure is stressful!
So sorry you had a break in. I keep all my doors and windows locked, even the second floor, unless my husband and I are both home. Front door is locked at all times even when we are home as I am paranoid.
We are definitely locking our doors now. We sometimes even used to go to bed without checking that they are, but no more
Thank you all for the commiserations! I’m thankful no one was hurt and hopeful that the kids who did this will get the support, guidance and resources they need to make better choices
Glad you’re safe. Like you, I hope the culprits get the help they need.
People getting way too brazen. I’m sorry you experienced that. It is happening left and right here. Our state politicians are working on a bill to help counter it.
I’d be so shaken.
Bleah. What a horrible feeling! I’m glad to hear that no one was hurt, but it still sucks.
World Goth Day 🦇. More like bad internet connection day bleh. Pretty sure I talked about all things goth on the last World Goth Day here lol. I was goth in younger years..jet black hair etc. Now that I am older…it’s more inner goth lol.
Here is a classical take on a gothic like tune, Sunken Cathedral by Debussy. The title sounds ultra goth too. Lol.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=levGISzDmjs
Debussy has influenced some of the more modern gothic type music artists. So, thank you, Debussy:). 🎹 🎶
As far as a gothic fragrance..haven’t really found one that takes the cake personally lol.Some liked Midnight Poison for goth..but patchouli doesn’t really say goth to me.
https://www.openculture.com/2013/01/debussy_plays_debussy_the_great_composers_playing_returns_to_life.html
Thank you for that wonderful music. I wish every morning started this way. I was curious that the recording listed Debussy as the artist playing and found this really interesting. I find that ink as a perfume note has a goth vibe. It turns it’s back on perfume ( beauty) norms and can be quite challenging and complex.
Ys-Uszac Dragon Tattoo is goth to me
Do you have your own connection? My home phone has not worked for over a month…definitely fewer crank calls and having to empty out the voicemail box every 7-10 days. For some strange reason, the DSL part still works so I am happy for the alternative to cable.
It’s freezing outside ( making allowances for the fact it’s only 5 am) wet, windy and probably snow on the hills if it was light enough to see that far. Definitely the coldest of the year so far and to mark the occasion our hot water cylinder is broken so I’m trying to utilise the situation to explore the benefits of taking cold showers. I am anticipating that my skin will glow with health and I will feel the rushing euphoria that usually only comes from standing beneath a glacier-fed waterfall while watching marmots play in alpine meadows. We’re too mean to pay for a weekend electrician/ plumber so I will have to embrace the situation. At least we have power and today I am going to see The Northman at the movies. Wearing Divine Perversion (Hedonik) from Gaynor’s sample box. Really nice leather, not grungy or strong or particularly perverted. Keep warm everyone!
Will the marmots be whistling a glorious tune? I hope your hot water problem is fixed soon, so you can have the amazing glacial waterfall experience by choice and not necessity.
Ha – all of this!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tJk54TDoRzQ
Remember Norsca shower gel and shampoo?
I don’t know this brand but I love a throwback commercial!
It may have been an Australian/ NZ thing or had a different name elsewhere ( like Lynx/Axe deodorant).
I don’t think Norsca made it to western Canada, but I would have loved it if it had. Those kinds of 80s pine products were my jam.
Yikes, I’d be taking a sponge bath until there was hot water, too wimpy for freezing cold showers, especially in winter.
Me, too! Or else I would be boiling water for a bath in every pot the stove would hold.
Right on schedule, we are skipping over spring like weather here and going straight to summer temperatures. My photo shoot tonight is indoors, at the high school percussion ensemble concert, so I guess I can’t complain too much – air conditioning. I received a mini of Aura in one of my swaps, may give that a whirl today.
Yep!!! It is dire out there.
It’s been a rough few days health wise, but I’m mustering up the energy to keep our dinner plans with one of my husband’s friends and his new girlfriend. He has a long history of dating people who do truly nutty things, so I’m hoping this one is actually good for him.
It’s Eau de Sens for now, but I may switch to something more dramatic for the evening.
Hope things improve health-wise (health concerns are always stressful) and that things go well for the dinner.
I hope you feel much better soon!
I hope you feel much better soon and that dinner goes well.
Hope you continue to feel better and ♥️ “truly nutty things” 🙂
Feel better soon! Enjoy the dinner!
I hope you feel better soon and can enjoy the dinner.
Hope you feel better soon!
Hope you feel better soon and that the new GF is a good one.
Hope that you are feeling better now, and that your dinner went well!
Continuing the CP from Friday, I’m in Chergui for the honey note. Gorgeous day here (finally!! Two in a row!) in the PNW and will get outside for weeding and then walking to a neighbor’s place where she sells tons of vegetable starts for the garden. Yay – summer is coming!
Hope you got a third nice day springpansy, and got that weeding done!
Sun today, finally. I am sampling Dixit & Zak Lucky Santal. It starts out beautifully woody and spicy but turns to a skin scent quickly. I am going outside to enjoy the sun and mow the back yard that has been growing so fast!
We finally had sun and broke 70 degrees for the first time this year. Of course it will drop back to 65 and rain the day after tomorrow. I am pining for all the heat others are having.
SOTD = Jorum Studio Healing Berry
This was one of my 15% off purchases from Luckyscent. It’s an herbal rose on me. I don’t know what half of these smell like but whatever they are, they blend in well. The notes per the Luckyscent website are: Artemisia, Blackcurrant Absolute, Tayberry, Willowherb, Sloes, Wild Mint, Rose Absolute, Loganberry, Buckler Fern, Violet Leaf Absolute, Raspberry Leaf, Orris Butter, Himalayan Balsam, Cereal Accord
I finally finished my response to the NY State inquiry regarding my income allocation. I read through the information on “telecommuting” and the standards for a home office were from 2006 (!) without any regard to how work life changed during the pandemic. I kept my response simple. Regardless of the outcome, I will still get money back but it’s a matter of having to spend time amending my NJ return. Keeping fingers, eyes and toes crossed for a good outcome.
The SplitMeet appears to be doing good business! I have one more bottle I want to split but will deal with that later as it will be a 7th bottle. In the meantime, wish me luck as I go out into the pea soup heat.
Good luck. Stay hydrated!
🤞🏻no amending will be needed.
Stay cool!
I will try to send my cool down your way!
Me too, lillyjo! We can join forces!
Adding to the finger crossing for smooth sailing with the tax outcome!
Good luck with your tax claim!
Good luck and drink lots of water!
Thanks everyone! I managed. I did my usual grocery stops and brought my cooler to keep the more delicate refrigerated and frozen stuff to not go bad.
Oh, hajusuuri – I think you are the Warrior Queen to get that tax work done! I try to be equanimous about such things, but I just want to bury my head in the sand! We do all get through it somehow…
Sampling Chabaud Lait de Vanille today…quite nice…I am getting almond though I don’t think that is a listed note.
I am splitting some 2018 Iris Ganache in the Splitmeet and there are still a few spots left for anyone interested.👍🏻
You have a very discerning nose!
11 hours sleep. mmmmmmm
groceries and laundry soon to be followed by mani pedi.
SOTD is Chanel Paris Paris frag and lotion. Love it.
This is my super laundry weekend with 4 loads!
Glad you were able to get long sleep.
I wore SL’s Miel de Bois last night as a late participation in the CP. I’m thinking of Absolute Pour Le Soir for tonight, another of those perfumes best worn at home.
Meanwhile, I’m revisiting some of the samples I bought a while back. I’m down to the last drop of Ambre Khandjar from Une Nuit Nomade, I really like it, but I’m in an agony of indecision about which of the ambers I’ve tried recently is most FB worthy.
I love ❤️ that one. My bottle is half full.
I love that Buddha in the picture, it reminds of the mini-Buddha I had purchased to go with my meditation candle. That whole photo looks quite calming, actually.
It’s World Meditation Day, maybe I’ll practice some yoga later on.
Very hot today and tomorrow in my neck of the woods, and temps go back to (more or less) normal again after that. SOTD: Fumee Vanille.
I have a bit of a Buddha collection at this point…bought one, then people gave me more.
And I actually managed to do a short yoga session on Saturday! Hope you did too.
I am wearing Songes body oil. The weather is summery and nice. I just finished an amazing book When we lost our heads by Heather O’Neill which I highly recommend.
That book sounds interesting. You smell lovely!
Thanks for the book tip and you smell amazing! I didn’t know this body oil existed.
It’s a cool 59 degrees here and I am not complaining. My sotd is Cartier Baiser du Dragon edp. I accidentally sprayed it near my open bag of Gummi Bears. Ate them anyway 🤣
Tomorrow one of my grocery stores is selling hamburger for $1.99 lb. I’m going to get up early and go before work. Wish me luck! ( I can not believe this is my world now. Hamburger or sleep… jeeze Louise. )
What a wild and crazy life you lead. 😉
Lol! If only my younger self had had a clue!
A buck 99? I’d be right there in line too!
Scored!😀
Yay! 🌞
Sweet! 🍔
Nice.
Fill that freezer!
How was the gummi-perfume layering? 🤣
Glad you scored on the hamburger meat!
I’d eat the gummy bears. No question.
Its good to be a veggie. I can sleep while you get the hamburger!🤣🤣🤣
W00t w00t w00t on getting that hamburger on sale! You go, girl!
Hi all,
I’m in PG Naiviris and avoiding sorting and organizing my closets and pantries.
I have a question for you Chanel Exclusif lovers. Oddly enough, I fell in love with Coromandel edp instead of the older favorite edt. I dreamt about and saved up for the extrait, which I received last month thanks to the Paris shopper.
I am so deeply disappointed. Not with the scent – it’s magnificent. But it lasts just 2-3 hours or so. I have Bois des Iles, 22, and 5 extraits (purchased a good 8 years ago) and they last for 12 plus hours.
Anyone tried Coromandel pure parfum? Or have you noticed any change in the longevity of the extraits?
I have heard other comments about the parfum being underwhelming. Sorry for your disappointment.
There is a YouTube reviewer who reviews a lot of Chanel (super dacob) he has said that the Coramandel extrait does not last as long as the edt and sits close to the skin. I do not know this first hand as I have not tried it.
Wow, he’s thorough! I also like Persolaise.
Yes! I should have warned you. His reviews are very long but thoughtful and detailed for sure.
Coromandel extrait lasts on me because I am a heavy user (of perfume, that is).
I put more on last night, hajusuuri, and layered with the edp. It indeed lasted longer!
🤣
I have the extrait and you are right it doesn’t last long .
Where can I find this Paris shopper? thank you .
Hi Hera,
You can reach Suzan at shopfranceinc dawt com.
Joining many of you in the warm weather today. I walked to the farmers market this morning and worked up quite a sweat! I also cleaned my stove top, cooked, and moved a bit of furniture around. I feel like I”m ready to be lazy for the rest of the weekend.
SOTF is Rose d’Amalfi. I’m quite enjoying this one, I got myself a small decant.
I love that you’re able to walk to the farmers’ market!
I am postponing the stovetop clean up. I have a desk (never been used as one) that needs attention. I may get around to it today, at least half of it anyway.
The farmers market is always part of my weekend routine
And we smell good twin!
Spent the day about two hours south in Duncan, going to the farmer’s market, the bakery, and lots of little boutiques. Had lunch in a favorite little cafe. It was so great to be out of the house having fun in warm sunshine. There has been a severe shortage of both fun and sun in my life so I feel grateful.
My meditation scent is Bodhi Tree by Teone Reinthal Natural Perfumes. 🙂
Yay for your day!🌞
What a great day! I love to spend a day that way and sunshine always helps.
Oh, that is scary. Glad you weren’t home and that the culprits were caught.
I know we often get lazy and keep our back door unlocked but it’s something we need to stop doing as you just never know.
Oops. Meant for yasmina’s post.
Thanks floragal and yes better safe then sorry
Quick post to share a link; apologies if it’s behind a paywall. Combines fragrance and one of my other great loves, baseball: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/22/sports/baseball/cologne-perfume.html
Thanks for sharing.
Pam from Maine “MLB might want to get a handle on this before a fan or player goes into anaphylaxis shock. Just a thought.” To this I say don’t go out into the public.
For a suddenly back to Spring-time cool day, EL Knowing, a bottle from 2009. With its rosy and mossy opening, I will enjoy this powerhouse all day to the last animalic and patchouli-rich wafts. It somehow stays out of my top twenty – not sweet enough or a bit too much earthiness in the patchouli? I still love it though. Off to read comments.
Woot! I think you caught chocolate marzipan’s posting stutter.
Just tried several things – I think the problem is mouse related. Let’s see what happens with this reply, and insert “argh” and “back to the drawing board” if another double!
It is catching, LOL…but eventually, usually, I come along and clean it up 🙂
Thanks, and sorry for the sloppiness, Robin. I think I’ve fixed it. Sigh.
Oh, never any need to apologize for gremlins!
It’s a blessed 73 degrees outside today in Houston. It’s cloudy and will rain most of the coming week, which is a welcome change from the hot, dry weather we’ve had this spring.
I’m in a bit of Byredo Rose Noir topped off with Marni. The Rose was competing and losing against the peanut butter granola that just came out of the oven, but the Marni was a nice boost!
I hope all y’all are having a peaceful Sunday. 😊
Similar here, enjoying the last bit of sunshine before another stint of cloudy and rainy.
Yes, the weather is so much nicer today! (Though I was rudely awakened at 3:30 a.m. last night by all the lightning and thunder!) I visited Mom today and was able to take her outside. We sat on a bench out in front and enjoyed the breezes and the pretty flowers. I think Mom also liked to watch the people coming and going. And one of their very kind staff members saw us go out and promptly went in the kitchen to fetch us some cookies–he knows how much Mom loves her cookies. Although she doesn’t make a lot of sense any more she has moments of lucidity, when she seems more herself, and that is wonderful.
Today I’m wearing L’Artisan Mure et Musc Extreme. Sorry for no diacritical marks, French speakers! I’ve had it for ages, maybe a decade or more, but it still smells fresh and cheerful. I used to think it didn’t have much village or lasting power, but now it seems to me it does.
Autocorrect problem: “sillage” not “village”–as I”m sure people realized.
I’m so glad you were able to go and see your mom! It was a beautiful day to spend outside with family. Also glad she has attentive staff that know what she likes!
It’s been lovely weather here all weekend – the heatwave didn’t materialize where I am right now, for which I’m exceedingly grateful.
I’ve spent the last couple of days in MH Fleurs de Sel, which has been perfect, since I’m near the ocean. I love this one, it’s such a perfect combination of notes for the summer.
BY the way, I have added a bottle to the splitmeet. 😉
We stole your heatwave 🙂
😆🥵
More sun today, but this will be the last of it for a while, back to our regularly scheduled pitzy spring weather of 15C and rain. Wearing Rose Prick.
Glad you got to enjoy it while you could!
Glad you had a good day yesterday. We finally cracked 20 degrees today! And no wind!
I’m in JM Myrrh and Tonka for a day back in civilization. Beautiful day here and so happy to see the sun!
Yay!
Smelling great! 👍
Happy Sunday!
My second standby weekend for May done and dusted!(people are on leave)
It’s been a Wick fragrance weekend.
Lauren from Wick started a Niche Perfume club,sending out seasonal quarterly perfumes in 15ml format,unnamed.We also had to guess the notes and I was spot on with the Vetiver,Cedar and Jasmin.
There’s also a wonderful clove and nutmeg note,and something she calls Forest Rose.a Wonderful cozy spicy but fresh perfume.Another part of the fun is a whatsapp group she created with all the participants,to discuss and smell and compare notes,and to eventually name it as a group.LoveLove!
Friday was the Wick *unnamed*.
Saturday Wick Night Call,one of their first releases,a smoldering rose perfume.
Today I went with the spectacular Reine du Volcan,the sesame oil note is BEYOND wonderful.
I enjoy this local brand so much,and I also love that she is branching out,but not too fast or too far(UK look out for the brand pretty soon!)
NOT AFILLIATED,but such a fanboy of Lauren and the Wick team!
XO’S
How wonderful to have a group to discuss perfumes in real time! I can tell you’re really enjoying the interaction. Maybe her perfumes will make to our shores at some point. 😃
That sounds like a lot of fun! I think I would really enjoy trying to get the notes correct. I bet you come up with a fabulous name for as yet unnamed Friday scent.
Yay for finishing another standby weekend…hope that is the last for awhile?
And that really does sound like a fun brand. Hope she finds success in the UK.
That sound like some perfumista fun, JB! Yay for you for your nosing out the vetiver, cedar and jasmin sample, and sign me up for something clove and nutmeg! Too bad international mail has to be such an ***issue*** for perfume lovers. 🙁
Be still my heart, two sunny days in a row! I still have spots available in my Zoologist split. Everything but Bee is available. I’m working in the yard again today, the rain has made weeds grow taller than me. I’m wearing Santal Exotique.
Rain has made gardening a non-starter here, and the weeds know it! But we are supposed to have have – YES – two sunny days in a row, so I hope to weed and finish planting the veggies Monday. My little starters are looking kinda leggy and tired of being in the potting medium!
Sweaty and gross from the garden.
I actually opened a bottle I bought. Irresistible. It smelled so different when I actually sniffed it, it was kinda disappointing. Another La Vie or Black Opium.
I can’t remember who, but if I bought Orris Root, wanted a split. I’m saving 10mls for you!
Looking for a Palo Santo perfume. Any ideas?
Split meet! I had forgotten, but just put up a few.
But sweaty and gross in a *good* way if: garden!
Yup! Shower felt great.
“Sweaty and gross” from a garden beats sweaty and gross from a heatwave!
Both accounts. Over 80 here. From 40 to 80 in a heartbeat!
More weather for me to complain about.🤣🤣🤣