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Friday scent of the day 6/10

Posted by Robin on 10 June 2022 171 Comments

Happy Friday and happy National Iced Tea Day! (Also, bunch of birthdays: Gustave Courbet, Hattie McDaniel, Howlin' Wolf, Saul Bellow, Prince Philip, Judy Garland, Maurice Sendak, E. O. Wilson.) Our community project for today: wear a fragrance with a tea note (a repeat of the Tea Time Friday in 2015, by request from AnnE).

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'm in L'Artisan Thé Pour Un Éte, from my very old bottle (the first few minutes are a bit janky but then it's fine). 

Reminder: 6/17 will be William Shakespeare Friday...wear a fragrance that matches a favorite line from a sonnet or play, or do something else creative with the theme. Suggested by allo.

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 tea farm [cropped] by cloud.shepherd at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. PriscillaE says:
    10 June 2022 at 9:57 am

    I’m taking CP points in Armani Thé Yulong. Of my several tea scents, this is a favorite.

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 3:07 pm

      I can’t believe I still haven’t tried it!

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  2. pyramus says:
    10 June 2022 at 10:03 am

    I bet a lot of people will be wearing Bulgari, because tea is one of their mainstays. I certainly am: I considered Thé Vert, which sort of invented the category (and which I bought upon its launch — it really is terrific), but today I couldn’t resist Black, with its jarring smoky/resiny/rubbery vibe and then all that plush vanilla.

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    • AnnieA says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:44 am

      You will probably win that bet! In the blue tea…

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  3. madtowngirl says:
    10 June 2022 at 10:07 am

    I’m in Dear Polly.
    Today is madtownteen’s first day of summer vacation. She is officially half way through high school.🥺 How did that happen.
    We have a busy day planned today with appointments and errands and then tomorrow we are traveling to see family. Sunday is my beloved granny’s birthday, and she would have been 96 years old. Our family is finally getting the chance to gather and spread her ashes, per her request. Several years before her death, she made arrangements to have her body donated to the University of Minnesota for medical research and education for health professionals. As a nurse and lover of science, it was something I could totally get behind. We were supposed to get her ashes a year later, but of course the pandemic caused even this to be delayed. My aunt finally received them last fall. We have waited until her birthday because it felt like the right way to do it. Although I still miss her, the emotions are not nearly as raw as they were in those first few days and weeks. Grief is a powerful thing. We are going to make it a happy day. We are each going to share a favorite story and picture of her. I might even play one of the many voicemails I saved of her on my phone.☺️

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:26 am

      Your post brought tears to my eyes. I’m glad you are finally able to gather as a family and remember your granny in such a beautiful and meaningful way. Hugs to you, madtowngirl.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 10:35 am

        Thanks Nancyleandros.😊 I’m hoping there will be more smiles and laughter on Sunday than tears.

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        • LizzieB says:
          10 June 2022 at 11:40 am

          Yes! Here’s to smiles and laughter in memories!

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          • madtowngirl says:
            10 June 2022 at 11:51 am

            😊👍🏻

    • perfumelover67 says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:41 am

      This is a very touching post, Madtowngirl! I am sure your granny will be smiling from heaven seeing the whole family together remembering and honoring her. I am sending you and your family big hugs! ❤️

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 10:44 am

        Thanks pl67.❤️ It’s my hope that she will be.

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    • lillyjo says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:56 am

      It’s wonderful that you have her voicemails. I am sending lots of love to you and your family. ❤️

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 11:53 am

        Thanks lillyjo.❤️ I like to listen to them every now and then when I want to hear her voice.😌

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    • skalolazka says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:58 am

      I hope the celebration is beautiful and brings comfort to you all.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 11:54 am

        Thanks skalolazka.☺️

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    • cazaubon says:
      10 June 2022 at 11:00 am

      Aww, that sounds like a sweet way to remember her on her birthday and celebrate her life. Hugs!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 11:55 am

        Thanks cazaubon, hugs received!😊

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    • Oakland Fresca says:
      10 June 2022 at 11:34 am

      Oh, Sunday will be a happy day! And golly those high school years fly by fast.

      (I’ve joined you in Dear Polly.)

      xxoo

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 12:01 pm

        We will do our best to make it a happy day!😊

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    • She-ra says:
      10 June 2022 at 11:52 am

      Big hugs, madtowngirl. I have been thinking about the passage of time a lot lately.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 12:03 pm

        Thanks She-ra.😊 Time is such a strange thing. When times are tough, it feels like it’s dragging, and then other times it feels like things go by in the blink of a eye.

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    • Aurora says:
      10 June 2022 at 12:22 pm

      So touched by your moving post. As time goes by we remember the good moments most of all.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 6:28 pm

        Thanks Aurora, so true.☺️

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    • apsara says:
      10 June 2022 at 12:26 pm

      grief is the price we pay for love.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 6:29 pm

        Well said, apsara.😓

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    • hajusuuri says:
      10 June 2022 at 12:27 pm

      What a powerful message! Have a great time like your granny would like you to have!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 6:30 pm

        Thanks hajusuuri, we will!😊

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    • Vee says:
      10 June 2022 at 1:56 pm

      Sending hugs and wishes for a beautiful and comforting celebration of your granny this weekend. It is lovely that your are holding it on her birthday — a day to celebrate her coming into this world and all that she added to it while she was here.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 6:31 pm

        Thanks Vee, there was some talk amongst family members initially to do it on Saturday but I insisted that it be on her actual birthday. We’ve waited this long, we’re going to do it right!

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    • Gabriela says:
      10 June 2022 at 2:26 pm

      Very touched by this. What a lovely way to celebrate the love for your grandmother. She will be honored.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 6:32 pm

        Thanks Gabriela, I hope so.☺️

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    • Kanuka says:
      10 June 2022 at 2:58 pm

      I hope the mortal brings you peace and lots of happy memories

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 6:33 pm

        Thanks Kanuka.😊

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        • Kanuka says:
          10 June 2022 at 6:43 pm

          Memorial !

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          • madtowngirl says:
            10 June 2022 at 7:42 pm

            I figured that’s what you meant.😉

    • sistine says:
      10 June 2022 at 4:18 pm

      How wonderful that you can finally gather to celebrate your grandmother’s life and memory. I hope you have a sweet time with your family and their stories.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 6:33 pm

        Thanks sistine.😊

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    • Laila says:
      10 June 2022 at 4:41 pm

      I, too, loved your beautiful post; she will always be with you and I hope she will surprise you with ‘visits’ at times you least expect. When my grandkids were small, we were sitting around our kitchen table near Halloween, and the twins were playing with a small crocheted pumpkin I had as a centerpiece that my beloved late MIL had made for my son years ago and I had always treasured. Watching the joy on their faces I was surprised to feel her presence very strongly as if she were right there in the room with us. Their joy and my remembrance had brought her there!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 6:35 pm

        Aww, thanks Laila. She has visited me a few times in my dreams, and when she speaks to me it sounds just like her voice did, if that makes sense.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:32 pm

      I hope that your get together goes off without a hitch. My brother has a voicemail from our Mom on his phone, and he forwarded it to me. I lost the voicemail I had. And then I lost my composure when I heard my Mom’s voice again.

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      • madtowngirl says:
        10 June 2022 at 6:36 pm

        Thanks Jalapeño. I can totally understand that.😓 Some days listening to her voicemails makes me smile, and other days it makes me cry.

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  4. Nancyleandros says:
    10 June 2022 at 10:19 am

    I’m in Herba Fresca, from a decant that lives in the fridge. This is perfect for hot, steamy days. I have to say that I get more black tea than green tea from this, though.

    Happy Friday, everyone! 🎉

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    • lillyjo says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:57 am

      I saw your weather on t.v. ugh… I hope it doesn’t last long.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        10 June 2022 at 9:40 pm

        It won’t get below 98 degrees in the daytime for the next two weeks, so no luck for us. 😞

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    • cazaubon says:
      10 June 2022 at 11:01 am

      I keep Dior Eau Fraîche in the fridge for the same purpose. 🙂

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        10 June 2022 at 9:35 pm

        I’ve not smelled that one, but it sounds nice.

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    • Vee says:
      10 June 2022 at 1:58 pm

      I keep my CdG Sherbet: Mint in the fridge, but you have me thinking about doing the same with Herba Fresca.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        10 June 2022 at 9:23 pm

        Mint….aha. Now you have me thinking about Saint Julep, and how it might be in the fridge. Thanks for the inspiration!

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        • Vee says:
          10 June 2022 at 9:31 pm

          I should clear out the beer fridge and store my perfume in there for summer to see what is best cold 🤣

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          • Nancyleandros says:
            10 June 2022 at 9:35 pm

            Dooooeeeeeet!

  5. austenfan says:
    10 June 2022 at 10:20 am

    I’m again wearing Eau du Fier which must be my favourite tea scent.

    You smell good too, Robin, Thé Pour un été is lovely.

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 3:08 pm

      You smell better!!

      I would replace my bottle if I thought it smelled the same and if they still did 15 ml…love this scent but the top notes are the best part, and this bottle’s top notes are not happy.

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  6. pixel says:
    10 June 2022 at 10:31 am

    Yesterday I wore Armani Prive The Yulong in the morning, and Nez Hongkong Oolong in the evening. Today’s scent is Le Labo The Noir, tea / fig / citrus / cedar. It’s gonna be a scorcha today.

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 3:09 pm

      Major points!!

      Stay cool, pixel.

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  7. perfumelover67 says:
    10 June 2022 at 10:32 am

    I am wearing Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Fig. This is a recent freebie from a generous NSTer that I love and I am enjoying a lot lately!

    Beautiful, sunny, breezy day outside. I am planning to walk to the near waterfront promenade for a longer than usual lunch.
    A coworker is retiring today and we will have tea and pastries late this afternoon. I wish I were the one retiring! Better stop thinking about it!

    Happy and healthy Friday! 🌞

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    • madtowngirl says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:37 am

      I had that kind of weather yesterday and enjoyed a walk on my lunch break too.😎

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        10 June 2022 at 10:50 am

        Weather twins! We will be in the upper 70’s and finally the humidity went down. I love days like this. Perfection!

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    • lillyjo says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:59 am

      Enjoy the day and the pastries!🌞

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        10 June 2022 at 11:17 am

        Thank you! I will! 🍵🥧🍮

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    • cazaubon says:
      10 June 2022 at 11:01 am

      Yum, tea and pastries and a nice long walk, enjoy!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        10 June 2022 at 11:16 am

        Thank you! Looking forward to it!

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    • Gail says:
      10 June 2022 at 12:44 pm

      Enjoy your afternoon in the sun! And I hope retirement can come soon for you!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        10 June 2022 at 4:31 pm

        Thank you, Gail!
        There is still a long way for me for retirement, but… time flies! 😀

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    • sistine says:
      10 June 2022 at 4:19 pm

      Have a wonderful stroll!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        10 June 2022 at 4:32 pm

        Thank you, Sistine! The stroll was indeed very enjoyable!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:29 pm

      Gorgeous weather twins with you today! Bright sun and low-ish humidity. I’m definitely enjoying it while it lasts, since the weekend is looking a little icky.

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        10 June 2022 at 7:23 pm

        The weekend here is going to be cloudy, humid and with rain on Sunday. Next week in the mid 80’s and muggy.😫. I really enjoyed my walks the past two days!

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  8. ockeghem says:
    10 June 2022 at 10:52 am

    I will be twins with Pyramus in Bulgari Thé Noir today, once I get moving. Looking forward to a little bit of sun today after nothing but downpours yesterday.

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    • cazaubon says:
      10 June 2022 at 11:02 am

      Oh yeah, it poured all day yesterday! Sunny this morning, although it’s supposed to cloud over this afternoon and 30% risk of showers.

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  9. skalolazka says:
    10 June 2022 at 11:01 am

    The CP inspired me to pull out my bottle of original Stella, and gosh, it’s beautiful. I know it’s meant to be peony and rose — to me, the rose is markedly a tea rose. And I’ve just brewed a cup of Barry’s Irish Breakfast, which I fell in love with in Galway and was delighted to find in Wegman’s, to drink alongside it.

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    • cazaubon says:
      10 June 2022 at 11:03 am

      I like Barry’s too!

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  10. SheriG says:
    10 June 2022 at 11:02 am

    Interesting that Saul Bellow and Maurice Sendak share a birthday. I am, predictably, in Mediterraneo. It and Nicolai’s Fig Tea are the only tea scents I wear regularly (I own Thé Blanche but couldn’t find it this morning).

    The recaulking project is ongoing, and not nearly as much fun as it could have been because of a badly done repair job several years ago. There’s a layer of very thin caulk that has melded with the grout and is having to be very carefully chipped out with a box cutter blade. Very tedious. Thank goodness the tile is porcelain and resistant to scratching. SOME day I’ll get to do the actual recaulking! Happy Friday everyone.

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    • Vee says:
      10 June 2022 at 2:01 pm

      You smell great! I only recently discovered Carthusia, and Mediterraneo is my favorite so far.

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 3:10 pm

      Wow but that does sound tedious. Good luck! And you smell more cheerful than your task!

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    • sistine says:
      10 June 2022 at 4:19 pm

      I wish you good luck and lots of patience with that project.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:25 pm

      Oy! That does sound like an annoying PITA.

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  11. lillyjo says:
    10 June 2022 at 11:06 am

    My sotd is Gucci Memoire D’une Odeur. Literally one drop from a mini. Unlike the rest of the world, I find this very potent. My nose has definitely changed in the last few years. When I first tried this I remember I had trouble smelling it and dousing myself with the tester. Lol.
    Happy Weekend everyone!🌞

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    • hajusuuri says:
      10 June 2022 at 12:29 pm

      You smell really nice!

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      • lillyjo says:
        10 June 2022 at 12:41 pm

        Thanks! I thought of you and what was it? 12 sprays!?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:24 pm

      Pretty sure that it is my body that has changed in the past few years, and not just the nose. I have some perfumes that I don’t like now, b/c menopause.

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  12. akimon says:
    10 June 2022 at 11:07 am

    One of my favourite scents fits the bill perfectly: L’Artisan Eau de Jatamansi, the original, all natural formula. I still have few of these big, frosted glass bottles left. It has a prominent iced tea note. It’s a perfect light summer scent, but it has depth to it and the dry down lingers beautifully on skin.

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    • cazaubon says:
      10 June 2022 at 11:10 am

      I wish I had kept mine, but rehomed it several years ago because it wasn’t my thing at the time.

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  13. cazaubon says:
    10 June 2022 at 11:08 am

    Sun this morning, yay!! Wearing Néroli Outrenoir.

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    • Hera says:
      10 June 2022 at 11:30 am

      Yaay for the sun ! Joining you with Néroli Outrenoir.

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    • She-ra says:
      10 June 2022 at 11:54 am

      Yay for your sun!🌞

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    • lillyjo says:
      10 June 2022 at 11:57 am

      YES!🌞🌞🌞

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    • madtowngirl says:
      10 June 2022 at 12:04 pm

      Sun!🌞😎 You smell lovely.

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    • sistine says:
      10 June 2022 at 4:20 pm

      Hooray for the sun!!!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:22 pm

      Scent triplets with you and Hera!

      Whoo hoo for the sun!

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  14. thegoddessrena says:
    10 June 2022 at 11:11 am

    Sampling Dewaniya from Sultan Pasha which lists black tea absolute as one of its notes along with a million other things. It is very nice but was a bit too heavy at 6:45 am

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:41 pm

      That is early for anything 🙂

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  15. springpansy says:
    10 June 2022 at 11:40 am

    I was going to join Pyramus in Bvlgari Black today, but at the moment it’s looking sunny (I like Black on cool foggy days especially) and I managed to schedule a last minute pedicure in an hour so I’m going a bit more under the radar with Berdoues Assam of India for the morning.

    This weekend I’ve got lots of housework (always, but especially this weekend as I’ve been playing away for a few weekends in a row) and some yard work which I’m actually looking forward to. AND, we had completely forgotten that we have tickets to the Pretty Woman musical! We will mask up well and go this time (for two years we’ve put our season tickets off to a later date).

    Wishing everyone a happy weekend!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:21 pm

      Yay for a pedicure! What color did you get?

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  16. Oakland Fresca says:
    10 June 2022 at 11:41 am

    In Dear Polly–which is very pretty.

    For those who read about my mishap yesterday, it is 8:40 AM and I am drinking the last of my coffee, and then a third glass of water, after a huge breakfast. I am calmly approaching my fasting, which at least I am doing on the correct day! My next meal can be at 4 PM or later.

    Will sign onto work in just a moment. Oooomph. I hate large breakfasts before 11!

    Tonight the gals are getting together for drinks and ostensibly to talk about our book group selection, The Candy House. Sometimes we get deep, other times we just get tipsy 😉

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    • She-ra says:
      10 June 2022 at 11:58 am

      Went back to read yesterday’s thread and hope the tests go well and they get to the cause. Sending big hugs and enjoy your book club!

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    • Kanuka says:
      10 June 2022 at 2:56 pm

      I hope the appointment goes smoothly and they don’t keep you waiting.

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    • sistine says:
      10 June 2022 at 4:23 pm

      Fingers crossed that your tests go smoothly and your book group is more tipsy than deep (at least, I find that more fun).

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    • Laila says:
      10 June 2022 at 4:45 pm

      Sending positive vibes your way and wishing you well.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:20 pm

      Hope that today is boring re: your tests.

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  17. LizzieB says:
    10 June 2022 at 11:48 am

    Fragonard Jasmins Perle du Thé as my only tea fragrance (other than maybe some samples kicking around somewhere…). It’s a pleasant, easy fragrance. Gorgeous day here. Bet the nearby outdoor craft brew place will be packed this afternoon.

    My husband wasn’t going to golf today, but he abandoned me yet again on my day off…. I didn’t really mind. But, I did wave my arm around the garage as he was getting in the car to comment that we need to deal with it…(boxes we need to sort through and organize, so we have room for the little 2nd car.) He said, “I know, I know…it’s on my mind.” My response? “Yeah, yeah, but I need it out your hands and feet.” 🙄

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    • She-ra says:
      10 June 2022 at 12:02 pm

      Queue Mr. Nelson 😉 There’s quite a bit in my Closet of Shame that’s often on my mind too.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7f189Z0v0Y

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:42 pm

      Your husband sounds a lot like my husband.

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  18. She-ra says:
    10 June 2022 at 11:51 am

    Happy Friday! Smelling amazing in Perdizione and looking forward to the weekend.

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    • tiffanie says:
      10 June 2022 at 3:40 pm

      What a name, I had to look up the notes. Perdizione sounds marvelous, I adore citrus, and lavender makes me so happy. 🙂

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    • cazaubon says:
      10 June 2022 at 9:14 pm

      You smell great!

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  19. Dawn says:
    10 June 2022 at 11:51 am

    The stupid credit card just arrived today after a month’s wait. Wearing no 5 edp today. My mother gave me a huge shopping list today and that’s what I am doing after work today.

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    • tiffanie says:
      10 June 2022 at 3:39 pm

      yes! to No. 5 EdP on a Friday. The perfect way to feel on top of the world – for shopping and everything else, too. 🙂

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    • Jalapeno says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:18 pm

      Glad to hear that your wayward credit card finally showed up.

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  20. Vee says:
    10 June 2022 at 11:59 am

    I’ll claim a half CP point today for Philosophy’s Honey & Cream, which smells like what I put *in* some of my black teas.

    Today’s tea is Coconut Cream. I’m sure it would be good iced for National Iced Tea Day, but it could be 110F out and I’ll still take my tea hot.

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:43 pm

      Points, why not?

      I pretty much drink my tea hot in all weather too.

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  21. Omega says:
    10 June 2022 at 12:27 pm

    I grabbed the closest sample which is hitting the spot. Eau Rose EDP. A bit bitter for my tastes but it’s at least, an interesting rose. As far as teas..I liked Imperial Tea but let me guess…it is discontinued? Rrrgh Kilian. BVL makes good ones too and also liked EA White Tea.

    It’s 112 today? Sheesh lol. Song of the day. .99 in the Shade by BJ..for summertime heat waves

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4USk4DiMKGo

    A need a nice, tall lemonade or three 😋:). Speaking of tea..the tea lemonade combo drinks are yum. Iw will take one on the rocks.

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    • tiffanie says:
      10 June 2022 at 3:37 pm

      tea + lemonade is a winner for sure, and I have a friend who makes pitchers of 1/2 lemonade + 1/2 margarita that are her summer-only treat. 🙂

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      • Omega says:
        10 June 2022 at 3:48 pm

        Now that sounds good

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    • Jalapeno says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:18 pm

      Wow, 112 is stinking hot! 🔥🥵

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  22. hajusuuri says:
    10 June 2022 at 12:42 pm

    SOTD = Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche

    8 sprays, so very nice and points for the CP.

    I haven’t decided if I will do a summer Friday but eh, we’ll see.

    New York stories … where hajusuuri remarks on what transpired in NYC. These are from this morning —

    1. A woman who was ahead of me was walking too slowly so I went ahead of her, casually. The next moment, I feel this rush of air, did not look back, but imagined her running smack into a guy who was rolling luggage. I hope she’s ok.

    2. A guy sitting on a bench in front of Macys, balancing a shoe on his head…

    3. A nice looking but ordinary-looking car stopped in front of a food cart. A nice looking vintage sports top Mercedes was behind it and the guy yelled at the car in front to move the effing car. In the meantime, there were no car on the street so he could have easily gone around the first car. 🤦🏻‍♀️

    Oy! Let’s just say I was more attentive this morning but I’m sure there were other remarkable sights and sounds. This is New York City …

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    • tiffanie says:
      10 June 2022 at 1:06 pm

      Yikes! NYC has some of the best people watching in the world. 😆

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      • hajusuuri says:
        10 June 2022 at 8:36 pm

        It sure does! All I needed was a cappuccino!

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    • MossyBerry says:
      10 June 2022 at 1:11 pm

      Those are illuminating vignettes for me, in my suburban hinterland! I loved my one trip to NYC, and all the New Yorkers I met, way back in 1980; will go again one of these days.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        10 June 2022 at 8:35 pm

        It’s definitely a very interesting place to work and to visit.

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    • lillyjo says:
      10 June 2022 at 2:57 pm

      Literally laughed out loud in my car at #2 shoehead man!🤣

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      • hajusuuri says:
        10 June 2022 at 8:34 pm

        Even I couldn’t make that one up – too bizarre!

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    • Omega says:
      10 June 2022 at 3:50 pm

      He was waiting for the other shoe to drop

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      • hajusuuri says:
        10 June 2022 at 8:33 pm

        Good one!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:17 pm

      LOL! “Hot time, summer in the city!”

      Was the shoe guy wearing any on his feet, or no?

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      • hajusuuri says:
        10 June 2022 at 8:33 pm

        Yes – one shoe where it’s supposed to be and the other one was balanced in his head. 🤣

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    • cazaubon says:
      10 June 2022 at 9:17 pm

      Tons of free entertainment in NYC! 🙂

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  23. tiffanie says:
    10 June 2022 at 1:02 pm

    sotd = Assam of India

    because lemony tea + tiny elephants = 😍

    and this morning Assam smells nice over the last bits of the Infusion d’Iris EdT that I wore last night.

    I’m looking forward to reading everyone’s tea-inspired scent choices. I always learn something from you, am reminded of samples I’ve forgotten I have, and feel inspired to try more scents every day.

    happy Friday to all NSTers everywhere. You smell marvelous.

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:44 pm

      Yay for elephants!

      I went and looked at the 2015 tea poll for inspiration too.

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  24. MossyBerry says:
    10 June 2022 at 1:17 pm

    For the CP EL Tender Light, from the lovely set of minis which introduced the eight new scents last year. These have grown on me; one or two might be FBW in the future. However, part of my love I am sure is because I am a EL Fangirl forever. Happy Friday all!

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:44 pm

      Oh, glad to hear any of them are fbw…have heard so little about them.

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  25. foxbins says:
    10 June 2022 at 1:57 pm

    I’m also wearing Assam of India today. This does so well in the heat, but it’s cool today, 65F (18C).

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    • tiffanie says:
      10 June 2022 at 3:41 pm

      go Team Assam! 🙂 You smell great.

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      • Robin says:
        10 June 2022 at 5:44 pm

        Almost enough for a tug of war!

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  26. Gail says:
    10 June 2022 at 2:00 pm

    No tea scents for me today. I’m in 4160 Tuesdays New York 1955 for its raspberry goodness. I do drink a raspberry herbal tea so maybe partial points?

    Happy Friday everyone!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:14 pm

      Hey, if a raspberry herbal tea is good enough for Celestial Seasonings, I think it counts! 😉🤣

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      • Gail says:
        10 June 2022 at 6:00 pm

        Thank you, Jalapeno! That’s exactly the tea I use!

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  27. Aurora says:
    10 June 2022 at 2:06 pm

    My love affair with smoothies continues, today it’s bananas, fresh strawberries and yogurt.

    Spent the day in Tocca Colette, really piney aromatic, faded to a whisper on my sleeves but tonight for the CP it’s 5 O’Clock My Cup of Tea by Brocard which really smells of black tea and I’ve developed a fondness for it.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:13 pm

      I used to use frozen raspberries and frozen blueberries in lieu of ice cubes when I was making smoothies on the regular. Stopped doing it b/c I was the only person drinking them.

      Do you use a personal blender or a full sized one for yours?

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      • Vee says:
        10 June 2022 at 6:51 pm

        The frozen acai packets at trader joes helped me up my smoothie game

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      • Aurora says:
        11 June 2022 at 2:21 pm

        I often used frozen berries too this winter but now that red fruits are in season I tend towards fresh.

        It’s a personal blender by Bréville, it was less than £20 and works very well.

        What a pity that you were the only one enjoying smoothies.

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  28. Barqs says:
    10 June 2022 at 2:07 pm

    I keep forgetting today is Friday, and I when I got dressed this morning I grabbed Bond No 9 Madison Avenue and sprayed some quickly on.

    I have so many I could’ve gone with because I love fragrances inspired by tea. When I first read this week’s CP, I had narrowed it down to two: Estee Lauder Tender Light and Hermes Osmanthe Yunnan. Alas, I missed out on this week’s project. But I am enjoying wearing Madison Avenue.

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 5:45 pm

      Wear it tomorrow and give yourself a retroactive point 🙂

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  29. ringthing says:
    10 June 2022 at 2:52 pm

    I have no tea scents anymore, my Bulgaris aren’t teas. I used to have green, red and white; in fact, I was on my second full bottle of Au The Blanc, 1/3 full and years old, that lost it’s scent completely. The green and red teas were swapped ages ago, wish I still had them.
    Today I am wearing Aura edp on top of Aura body lotion. I have an aura of Aura. Hope everyone is doing well, I’m behind in comment reading this week. Happy Friday!

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:33 pm

      Wow, it lost its scent, that’s just weird!

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      • ringthing says:
        11 June 2022 at 7:19 am

        It’s like it turned to water, it was very weird.

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  30. Kanuka says:
    10 June 2022 at 2:54 pm

    In lemon ginger with a hint of jasmine Clarins Eau Extraordinaire. We might get snow today and it’s certainly cold outside.

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:34 pm

      Snow already! I am sorry. Unless you want snow in which case congratulations?

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  31. tannina says:
    10 June 2022 at 3:06 pm

    no CP points for me, i biked to work, so i used one of my decants i store there. SOTD was Chanel L´Eau, nice enough for work. My decant is emptying quickly… but i think i won ´t need a bottle.

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:34 pm

      Points always for biking to work, though!

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  32. allo says:
    10 June 2022 at 3:58 pm

    In good company wearing Bulgari Black today

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:35 pm

      The Bulgari teas made a good showing today 🙂

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  33. Kinuknits says:
    10 June 2022 at 4:17 pm

    Sotd is Hermes Osmanthe yunnan

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:35 pm

      Yum!

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  34. sistine says:
    10 June 2022 at 4:27 pm

    I was planning to wear Osmanthe Yunnan today but I saw the bottle of Jour d’Hermes next to it and couldn’t resist. I’ve been catching fabulous whiffs of myself all day.

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:35 pm

      So pretty! Maybe I will wear it tomorrow.

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  35. Laila says:
    10 June 2022 at 4:50 pm

    This morning’s warm sun and blue skies gave way to clouds, rain, and a drop in temps, perfect for my SOTD for the cp, one of my favorites, the original Bvlgari Omnia. I never wear this in summer but I’m happy it works quite well today.

    Just before going out for groceries early this morning, I did something very unusual for me since I never wear scent for that errand. Spritzed on one tiny spray of Garden Botanika Heart, a scent from the 90’s. Does anyone remember it? I rarely wear it, and I rarely wear only one spray of anything, and I forgot how pretty this soft floral woody musk was. I was very surprised that not only could I smell just that one tiny spritz but that it lasted for several hours. A nice morning treat!

    It was a busy week for me with my Friends of the Library annual meeting (I’m on the board, ❤️ libraries and all they do) and our first visit this year to a Sox game yesterday (they lost but it was a beautiful weather day to be at the ballpark). No outdoor concerts this week but we’ll be going to the Old Town School of Folk Music for a banjo concert tomorrow night featuring a talented new musician – should be fun! Next week temps are supposed to get up into the 90’s, so I’m hoping 🤞to finally get to the swimming pool for the first time this summer – one of my other passions since I was a little girl.

    Wishing everyone a delightful weekend ahead and time to indulge in one of your own personal passions!

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    • Deva says:
      10 June 2022 at 6:09 pm

      That’s a great venue. I saw Mark Lanegan there way back in 2013. Enjoy the banjo concert!

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    • Vee says:
      10 June 2022 at 7:00 pm

      Garden Botanika! I haven’t thought about them in so long. We didn’t have The Body Shop at my mall, so all of my high school babysitting money was blown at Garden Botanika (and Gloria Jean’s coffee).

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  36. Jalapeno says:
    10 June 2022 at 5:10 pm

    Jasmine green tea tastes just as good iced as it does hot to me. Not quite warm enough for that today. Just a perfect early summer day with temps lazing around 80 degrees.

    SOTD = Guerlain Neroli Outrenoir, from the Sample Stash and hajusuuri. Definitely noticed the tea note(s) right away with this one!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      10 June 2022 at 8:41 pm

      You smell fabulous! I have to get ready to drink coffee – I bought 3 bottles of coffee mix … not sure how it will taste but I’ll know once they arrive next week. Let’s call them my coffee “sample”.

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  37. Gaynor says:
    10 June 2022 at 5:35 pm

    Sitting at my Saturday morning hair appointment, wearing Amber Room from Thameen. The sun is shining, but more rain is forecast. I’ve brought my umbrella for the walk home, I’d hate to get my new hair soaked 🙂

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:36 pm

      Hope you kept that hair dry Gaynor!

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  38. Deva says:
    10 June 2022 at 6:09 pm

    Currently in Eau de Deodorant, which is soft and powdery and all I could take smell wise today.

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    • allo says:
      10 June 2022 at 7:53 pm

      You smell fabulous 🙂

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  39. hajusuuri says:
    10 June 2022 at 8:56 pm

    So unusual for me to leave two separate comments in one day!

    – Did I dream that there was a post on a new Judy Garland perfume? I left a comment but the entire post about it including my comment went poof!

    – I ummmm went to Saks today and they were probably price matching Macys so some beauty items are 15% off. Since I have difficulty resisting “sales”, I ended up buying L’Artisan Parfumeur Ode a l’oudh. I don’t even gravitate towards oudh in general but this one is 👍. I plan to split this but will wait until I have a second bottle before offering anything … thinking Zoologist Sacred Scarab if I can find at a slight discount. I have a one time use Twisted Lily 15% off and if they carry it within the next 60 days, I will get that.

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    • cazaubon says:
      10 June 2022 at 9:22 pm

      Not an oud fan either, but Sacred Scarab reviews have been very positive. Will smell it in a few weeks at Etiket.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        10 June 2022 at 10:01 pm

        Do report back please!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      10 June 2022 at 10:01 pm

      Oh never mind … the Judy Garland post was from yesterday.

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  40. AnnE says:
    11 June 2022 at 8:10 am

    This has been a really hard week, especially since I’ve hardly posted during the CP week I suggested! 😳
    At any rate, today was hot and I wore Berdoues Assam. Yesterday was CdG Nomad Tea, and tonight wearing my new love Angelos salon de t. Have a good weekend, everyone!

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    • allo says:
      11 June 2022 at 1:10 pm

      I’m sorry you had such a hard week. Thank you for suggesting this CP and of course, you smell lovely;)

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      • AnnE says:
        11 June 2022 at 3:17 pm

        Thank you so much, allo. Today is already better!

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