It's Almost-Friday, Let It Go Day and United Nations Public Service Day. Birthdays: Alan Turing, June Carter Cash, Frances McDormand. What fragrance are you wearing?
Unless our flight is cancelled again, it's going to be a travel day for me — we are off to Montreal for our belated anniversary trip. I'll be gone until Monday; posting will be sparse until Tuesday. And, I'll be mostly commando because we are traveling light. At the moment, though, I'm in a little spritz of Hermès Eau Claire des Merveilles.
Reminder: on 6/24 we'll celebrate Midsummer 2022. (The solstice is on the 21st, but traditional Midsummer, in some countries, anyway, will be celebrated on the 24th.) Wear what you'd wear to dance around a Maypole or light a bonfire on the beach, or whatever you think fits.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2022, where I'll try (but obviously sometimes fail) to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: top image is Hydrangea [cropped] by Roan Fourie at flickr; some rights reserved.
I hope the travel goes well and that you enjoy Montreal, Robin!
I’m doing Arctic Jade for the CP as today’s scent. I thought of Agonist because I associate midsummer festivals with Scandinavia. For whatever reason. This is a difficult and controversial perfume. I just put it on and the opening is quite pungent. A real mix but I’m definitely picking out the orange, cranberry, and ylang ylang. I like it. The “Arctic” doesn’t really get expressed as coolness here but as something perhaps icy and distinctive. I only have had it on for 10 minutes and might report back later on how it evolves. Not many people mention Agonist on here, I’m not sure why. Does everyone dislike it? I like their distinctive aesthetic, but their Isis is by far my favorite.
I was hoping to get my arm cast off yesterday but didn’t. X-rays (through the cast) showed my wrist is healing well but the doctor wants me to keep the cast for another two weeks. Ugh. The good news is, I won’t need surgery. Last week he said I might because it was looking crooked.
We’re forecast to hit 102 today! I’m lucky I don’t have to go out at all.
Good news you are healing and won’t be needing surgery!
Last week my mum went to the doctors to examine her broken foot and the doctor said it’s healing but needed more time in the cast also.
I think the estimated heal time by doctors are shorter than reality. So many factors come into play. 🤷♀️
Glad to hear your wrist is healing well, and no surgery! Saw those Texas temps on the news last night. Stay cool!
So glad you don’t need surgery! I don’t ever want another orthopedic surgery. Glad you can stay in, too. Houston is so miserable in crazy high temps.
So glad you don’t need surgery on your wrist! I was hoping you’d be able to avoid it. 😊
I am glad you don’t need more surgery but wearing a cast in summer heat, and all that pfaffing around with showering etc. Ugh. Poor you. I haven’t ever seen Agonist perfume so am no help there. In case you are looking for more tv / police shows :
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/jan/24/the-responder-review-martin-freeman-is-magnificent-in-tour-de-police-force?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Glad the healing continues,and NO surgery is good news!
Excellent news in that you won’t need surgery! Sending you more healing vibes.
I broke an ankle as a kid and had to have the cast on longer than the initial estimate, too. It was a summer bummer!
Good morning.
Sotd is Cologne Rose Ocean from Parfums de Rosine.
Safe travels and enjoy your time in Montreal Robin!
Its been almost 3 years since I last flew! I miss flying, even the horrible in-flight meals and tiny seat space.
Currently drinking iced latte with rose syrup.
Our flight got canceled again, this time after spending the whole afternoon in the airport as it got delayed over & over…I think it will be awhile before we fly again!
We went home, redid our suitcases and drove to the beach
Noooooo! That’s awful! I hope you have a wonderful time at the beach.
Good luck on your airport adventure Robin. I’m wearing Odin 08 Seylon today, because I found it in a stash of unworn? decants.
Thank you! Good luck was not enough, unfortunately.
Almost forgot about Odin! I guess they gave up on perfume?
Montréal is lovely. I’m sure you’ll have a great time.
Finally saw the Coen Macbeth. Visually astonishing, and Frances McDormand is positively terrifying as Lady Macbeth: there’s no depth she won’t sink to in her lust for power.
Wearing Todd Oldham today, just the cheeriest oriental scent in know of. It always puts me in a good mood.
Oh good…can’t wait to see that!
Have a nice trip, Robin. Celebrate.
Too hot here for perfume but will try Alaia as someone mentioned it yesterday. For now, just the Rosemary and Sage soap from Loccitane. Quite nice.
Today we are celebrating San Juan here in Spain. Sweet bread and fireworks.
They do make nice soaps. I used to have one of their stores near by but sadly it closed.
What fun!
Alaia is great! Enjoy your holiday.
Robin, you smell absolutely lovely. I’m in Eau d’Hadrien, a favorite for summer weather. Our area is supposed to really heat up starting tomorrow and through the weekend, so I plan to get some gardening done today while it’s relatively cool-ish. I have a couple of good-sized decants from the 4711 series and might put them in the fridge for the next few days.
You smell great!
I’m going to be warm weekend twins with you! 🥵
Oh fun! I’ll keep you in mind as I line up my bottles of Cristalle, Hadrien and Paris-Deauville and move the 4711 decants to the fridge! 😂
We shall see if I fight the heat & humidity with perfume, or lean into it.
Since official summer arrived in concert with official summer weather, I’m in AG Le Chevrefeuille today, to my mind (and nose) the most perfect summer scent of all.
I did the traditional Swedish thing of putting seven different kinds of flowers under my pillow on the night of the solstice, in order to dream of my future spouse, but I guess I’ll need to re-do this for the 24th! Since some of said flowers are things like black sage and coyote mint, my bed has been smelling wonderful…
I have not heard of this Swedish tradition! How interesting.😀
I hadn’t either…what a great idea!
That is the only perfume I can wear in the summer! I have to get another bottle as mine is almost finishing…
As for the husband, he will come when you least expect it ; )
This is so true.
Maybe I’ll find him under my pillow on the 25th!
That is so nice – never hear of that folkway! He’s maybe doing the same for you?!?
Hello all!
Robin, I’m crossing my fingers for your flight.
I’m wearing the remnants of my bedtime fragrance, Amouage’s Ashore. It’s a pretty floral but this base is especially nice.
Anyone else see the news about the newest Malle, Uncut Gem? If it was online already I’d be in trouble.
Stay safe everyone!
Have not heard, what are the notes?
According to youtube, citrus, grapefruit and woods. It’s a Maurice Roucel.
Denyse of Grain de Music posted “Ginger, Vetiver, Ambery Woods.” Just up my alley.
I know. Mr. Musc Rav/ISM can do no wrong.
I really enjoy his work, especially Insolence and DtB.
I saw that was a launch for a new perfume but didn’t understand what it was. Can’t wait to try.
Me either. Always a big deal for a new Malle.
Hate the name, but glad there will be more FM!
Safe travels Robin! I will keep my fingers crossed for you that the flight is not cancelled, again!🤞
I’m in Guerlain Neroli Outrenoir, after talk of it yesterday.
Omg, the weather!! It is so perfect! I was in such a good mood on the way into work today. Just feeling very happy, lucky, and grateful. It’s amazing what a few days of sun can do.🌞🤩
I keep thinking what have I done to deserve this great weather?! Oh yeah… spent the winter driving through 65 inches of snow!
We deserve this!🌞
We do! I am trying to enjoy every minute of it!😎🌞
Another having a perfect weather person!
Isn’t it great?!😎
The crossed fingers didn’t do it, but thanks for trying!
Montreal is cooler than usual, but it would still be a perfect time to have supper or drinks on one of the many terraces (the latter said in a French accent).
In the summery OJ Tiare today.
Hopefully we will make it there this fall, we’ll see!
I think it’s a 4711 Acqua Colonia White Peach and Coriander day for me. No lasting power or projection, but a very nice summery scent. Perfect weather here. Hope it holds during my day off tomorrow.
Disappointed in Amazon. I ordered a bottle of Eau d’Ete on June 12, and they seem to be still looking for it in a warehouse. I called and got nowhere. The seller, who relies on Amazon for shipping, should not be happy but there’s no way to contact them. Maybe I’ll write a comment that lets them know.
nice scent! I love 4711 and the flankers can be so good 😊
LizzieB, I wanted to thank you for posting that link to the car cruising article. I saw a picture of a little Datsun pickup that looked just like one my Dad had owned. Gave me a little prick of nostalgia seeing it.
Ahhhh. That’s sweet. I remember those pickups. I thought it was a great pictorial. I remember cruising, albeit in Nor Cal.
I am feelin’ the CP today Fueguia’s Amalia— a pretty eyelet-draped, grosgrain and satin be-ribboned, jasmine perfume, dancing around the Maypole.
That sounds lovely!
Wearing Clair de Musc today, I was craving those crispy aldehydes. Finally, a perfect June day.
You smell wonderful. Clair de Musc is probably my desert island musk.
I’m in Ex Nihilo French Affair this morning. I’m kind of proud of myself: after I sprayed it on, I wondered if it was a chypre. Checked fragrantica and sure enough, it’s described as a chypre. I guess I’m trainable! 😂
Waiting on the pest control guy to arrive. He was supposed to be here earlier. I need to get to the grocery store and could have gone and been back by now, before the heat got too bad. Ah well, I have plenty to keep me busy here.
I hope your pests are not too bad. Good on you for identifying a chypre! (Autocorrect wants that to be a “chore.” haha.). I’m getting my groceries delivered these days–I have to. It definitely spoils you!
They’re not bad at all; I’ve just seen a couple of ants and want to stay on top of things. Yes, my autocorrect wanted it to be “chocolate”. 😆
Ant pest twins – and I always feel good when I get a perfume category correct, too!
Nice job on the chypre ID!
Shalimar MVP again today.
Had some lab work done today and it still several sticks, which is unusual. I’m now brewing up some scalding coffee while toasting some sourdough bread, fresh figs on the side. Dreading hot weather, although it’s lovely today. 🥵
I don’t know what the several sticks mean but hope your lab work was ok!
Enjoying whiffs from my SotD Jill Sander No. 4, current version, as I stay indoors for laundry and other dull household chores. It’s been hot and humid here, and though I’ve acclimated, I’m feeling “entitled” to a day inside! I’m s-l-o-w-l-y beginning to appreciate freshness in perfumes. Some samples from NST friends, and several weeks of outside work gave me insight! I think I have my CP choice for tomorrow. But, Jill Sander might work for the evening’s bonfire after the Maypole Dance!
You smell great!
Enjoy your inside day!
It’s difficult to read the expression on a duck’s face but yesterday I watched all the ducks standing on the warmish, dark coloured , dry asphalt beside the frozen duck pond “scowling” as a bunch of toddlers excitedly threw all their scraps of bread and grain onto the thick ice surface. The day had started at minus 9 and despite the bright sun it was still freezing for my park bench catch up with my friend. I was surprised to see a lot of lavender in flower, along with rosemary, heathers, hebes, one sad rose, and a red flowering rhododendron. Today is a public holiday for Matariki and I’m wearing Silky Woods, sitting in bed and glad I’m not a duck.
Safe and happy travels Robin! Happy Anniversary!
Thank you! We didn’t make it to Montreal but we got in the car and came to the beach, so that will have to do. Probably some parallel there about making it through a 25 year marriage, yeah?
Have fun in Montreal Robin and safe flight.
Bought a bunch of samples to hopefully find something to update my collection. Test spritzed everything on paper. I’m mostly impressed with the by rosie jane line up (happy with 4, on the fence with 1, and 2 are scrubbers for me), but floral street discovery pack is predominantly a miss.
That said, SotD is by rosie jane Leila Lou – definitely a dance around the may pole kind of scent.
Glad you found some winners! Gotta kiss a lot of frogs, right?
True. Just feels like a waste of money, sigh. Now I get to play pass the testers on to family and friends…
Btw you might like to check out the Avril Sante Supermarche (grocery/pharmacy) if you are close to one. They carry (or carried, it’s been a while) French pharmacy brands for soaps, shampoos and the like in addition to the Canadian stuff. You might find a new lemming, lol.
I hope all goes well with your travels Robin!
SOTD!
*THUNKCANDIDATE Zegna Aqua di Iris.I used to adore this one,but the bracing cedar/woodsy note has become bothersome to my nose.
I answered a question laaaate yesterday regarding if I have BUB’s for the thunk candidates,and I did say no…which isn’t quite correct,as I have a lifetime supply of Le Heure Bleue…lol.
The ones that I do not plan to repurchase nor have a bub for are:
Chanel No.19(gasp!!)
Paco Rabanne Mētal
Cuba Paris
Zegna Aqua di Iris
K de Krizia
Kouros
If you saw the rest of my current collection in person,you all would 100% agree!Haha!
Happy Thursday!
Weekend of course-for me- starts NOW.
XO’s
P.S,Quick “asking for a friend” question:My favorite colleague ADORE Van Cleef edp,but it’s been discontinued.She’s been wearing it since college days and are on the very last bottle she could find.Any recommendations for something similar?Thanks in advance!
🌹✌🏻
hee hee, I have a lifetime supply of L’heure Blue, too 😂
Wish I could help on the Van Cleef perfume rec, but I haven’t sniffed that one.
😱 on Chanel No.19 EDP!
Yep… I gasped!
Haven’t personally sniffed either but a reviewer over on fragrantica suggested M. Micallef floral 11 as similar to van cleef edp. It may be a good starting point if you can’t find the original.
Planned on wearing Yardley Iris, but I ended up in Chanel Paris-Venise instead as it was still within reach along with the lotion after my shower.
Took a quick walk around the yard and noticed that my overplanted frontdoor flower garden should have a bunch of zinnias blooming soon as the flowers are starting to form. I hope it’s an explosion of color in pinks, oranges, purples and yellows!
Zinnias are such happy flowers! I love them.
Lovely scent choice today. You reminded me to find my little decant of Paris-Riviera. Must use it up this summer. 🌞
A work-friend introduced me to zinnias; I probably would have overlooked them in the garden centre. They are so fun (and a reliable bloomer).
I also have and love Paris-Riviera. Hope you find your decant!
found it!
Oh that’s great! Enjoy it!
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm, maybe I should see if there are any zinnias around at the home improvement/hardware stores in my area this weekend.
I hope you find some! I started mine from seeds, just threw them in the soil; no babying plants here anymore!
I guess seeds are also an option, but I figured that I might be pushing my luck at this time of year. Time to get off my tuchus and just do something!
Yeah, I was just looking for another option when we were in the middle of the ‘ick’ wanting to avoid going to the garden centre. Now I’m so happy with seeds that I haven’t gone to the garden centre for a few years now.
I hope you can find some plants ready to bloom their heads off!
Happy Anniversary Trip, Robin!
In Portrait of a Lady and pretending it’s Portrait of a Lady Dancing Around a Maypole.
Perfume question:
Has anyone heard of Bohdidharma, a Black Lapsung Pure Tea Extrait or other fragrances from this brand/perfumer?
I was given this by a very generous NSTer in a swap and since it had been given to her by someone else (who doesn’t have more about the brand/perfumer), I thought I would reach out to you all.
I am really enjoying smoky/incense fragrances these days and would love to try others from this perfumer.
Internet searching tells me that the fragrance was made by Michael Boadi who, according to his Instagram, is a “Session Hairstylist and Master Perfumer”. Fragrantica lists 14 perfumes attributed to him but I can’t find any of these fragrances online.
Any help is much appreciated (and could also be used against you as enabling
)
I don’t know the perfumer. Have you tried Sonoma Scent Studio Incense Pure?
I haven’t but it I’ve seen in mentioned here and am glad for the reminder. Thank you!
sotd = Tauer Zeta
From a sample, Zeta makes me feel very grown up and put together, a perfect foil for the tank top and shorts I’m sporting today.
Zeta smells very woody and less flowery this wearing. I like it a lot. Makes me think Vol de Nuit and Beige got mixed up in a pleasant way.
I’m faffing about in the house while I should be out in the garden. There are lilies to deadhead and fading nasturtiums to be pulled up.
Time 👏 to 👏 get 👏 moving!
Have a thankful Thursday, NSTers. You smell fabulous. 🤩
I love your choice of words – faffing about!
faffing is my summer sport.
Faffing about twins today! I didn’t want to do anything while it was raining.
But I did do a load of dishes in the dishwasher later on.
go, Jalapeno! Let’s faff our hearts out.
I was feeling inertia due to the blazing sun in the sky, but I got out there anyway. Coincidentally, I’m going to attack the pile of dishes in my kitchen sink …. sometime …. soon.
Hoping that you are well on your way now Robin! Safe travels!
Heavy rain and cool-ish weather earlier today. But the sun broke thru late this afternoon and now it is way too muggy out for my liking!
SOTD = Smell Bent Prairie Nymph EdT, from the Sample Stash. This is quite possibly the skankiest perfume I have ever tried. And that is counting vintage Femme and Scheherazade! One spritz is plenty! 😲
Ooh, I love the sound of your sotd! I love the beeswax note in Slowdive.
No beeswax that I can detect in this one. There is a nuclear-strength honey note in this on my skin. It’s ginormous!
Oh, interesting! Nuclear honey sounds like it could be a good name for a band. Not sure about it on my skin though.
Especially a punk band! 🎵
Prairie Nymph was no bueno on me. Skanky with something more nefarious was my unfortunate experience.
The honey has totally drowned out the carnations on me. And yeah, I’m getting a hint of something unnerving with this one.
I have a pretty low skank threshold. Especially honey skank.
You’d probably run fast and far away from this one, then. 🏃♀️
So here’s something…. a coworker showed me a video taken of her barely toddling child at a family friendly restaurant. The kid was sitting (diapered) on the table and eating. Then another of the child standing ( with shoes) on the table and eating. I was thinking what on earth?! Where is the high chair? I didn’t say that though. Is this normal now? And I hope the restaurant uses actual sanitizer and not just a table rag. ( hajusuuri, I would love to hear your thoughts!)
My sotd is Fleur de Chine. Inspired by J B to thunk a decant by the end of the month.
Oh happy safe trip Robin!
ugh, no diapers or shoes on the table please. :p made me laugh, tho!
You didn’t ask my opinion, but I am chiming in anyway!
Short version: Ewwwwwwwwwwwww! Yuck! Gross! Can you say E. coli?? 🤢
Midsummer scent: I immediately thought of Feerie, but must find it in my stash first! Robin, I’m SO sorry your flight got canceled again. I hope you have a wonderful time at the beach instead! I feel lucky that the flights we took in May went off without a hitch; also glad that the rest of our summer travels are by car (and I drive a hybrid, so gas prices have less impact).
Speaking of summer scents, and Robin’s choice of Hermes, it’s time for me to move my Jardins to the front of the shelf! I love those in warm weather.
A belated thank you! We are having a lovely time at the beach, so all is well.