Happy Friday and happy Summer Solstice! It's also World Refugee Day and National Ice Cream Soda Day. Our community project for today: celebrate Brian Wilson's birthday (and the summer solstice) by scenting a Beach Boys song, or honor Brian Wilson with your fragrance in any other way you see fit.
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.
If you asked me to name my top 20 recording artists, The Beach Boys would not make the cut. I like their music well enough but they get only a tiny fraction of my listening time. That said, I do think Brian Wilson crafted at least two, maybe three, of what I'd call the Top 10 Perfect Pop songs, and without hesitation I'd put God Only Knows at spot #1 (and I'm not alone). Carl Wilson sings lead, but it's Brian Wilson's genius as a writer, producer and arranger that makes the song "one of the most complex—and beautiful—songs in the annals of American popular music". The only thing I could think of to match it (that I was willing to wear on a hot June Day) was Diorissimo.
Reminder: 6/27 is National Orange Blossom Day...you know what to do! (This is another repeat.)
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2025, where I'll try (but usually fail) to have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: top image shows Brian Wilson at the controls during the recording of the Pet Sounds album.
Bonus video: the official Beach Boys video for God Only Knows, made for the Beach Boys 60th anniversary in 2022.
More videos: Isolated vocals can be found here. Some covers of God Only Knows: Elvis Costello, Lyle Lovett, BBC Music. You can find a complete list here. The recording process: Behind The Sounds: God Only Knows Part 1, Behind The Sounds: God Only Knows Part 2.
More reading: Paul McCartney and John Lennon listen to the Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds”. Five musicians who call ‘God Only Knows’ the greatest song of all time at Far Out. The Case for “God Only Knows” as the Best Pop Song Ever at Medium.
Happy Friday all!
I’m scenting Good Vibrations today with Mugler Aura, which has that same atmospheric feel. This has been a fun CP.
My mom’s caretaker is well and back to work today, yay, she’s been off all week sick, so I have a day off. Getting ready to run some errands before it gets too hot.
I guess there is something in Mugler scents that goes well with Good Vibrations!
Yes, Mugler scents have that edgy feeling.
Boo, she just called me and now she has pneumonia 😭 I feel so bad for her, she still sounds terrible, but boy I’m ready for a day off!
Robin, I feel the same way about The Beach Boys, but I’m glad their music was my summer soundtrack growing up.
Oh no, sorry ringthing!
Oh, that is disappointing. Take care of yourself too!
Oh no. I am sure you are ready for a day off! Hope you get one very soon.
I hope you get a day off soon!
Great cp match.
I’m so sorry, wishing you both better days ahead.🤗🤗
Ai yi yi! Sorry to hear this, ringthing.
I hope you have sometime for yourself soon.
Ringthing, so glad for you that you’re caregiver is back. I know how demanding it can be. Happy weekend to you and your mom! And thanks again for your kindness last week! 🤗
I’m picking up Good Vibrations…
And since this is such a complex song, I did a bit of layering: solid Lush Karma, with its sunny orange, bright lemongrass, and hippie patchouli, and Mugler Cologne, with its modern blend of citrus and synthetic musks. I think I’ve picked Karma for all of our ’60s music CPs, since it was inspired by the music of that decade. But honestly, this combination of orange and patchouli feels just right for Good Vibrations — like the verses and chorus, respectively. And Mugler Cologne could be compared to the theremin in the song, both bringing a touch of sci-fi.
Robin shared a link to the song yesterday, so I thought I’d leave this video about how Good Vibrations was made — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWn49TECtKA
Wishing you all good vibrations for the weekend!
You too Glannys , thanks for yet another thoughtful comment I hope you have a calm weekend!
Layering for GV is a great idea and you picked the perfect mix as always!!
Glannys, brilliant layering and excellent in-depth appreciation of CP. Brian Wilson passed the same day as my darling aunt, so now he’s even more special to me than he was as an Angeleno! And thank you again for reaching out when my darling aunt passed!!! 🤗
Have a good weekend, Glannys! You and I were both thinking of patchouli to match “Good Vibrations”.
Not really a Beach Boys aficionado either, but have paired Round Round (I get around) with Goutal’s Le Chevrefeuille, simply as a nod to those of us who are perfume non-monogamists 😉🌺
I love that song!
Love your CP tie-in — very clever!
Great match!
Ha, perfect! Plus, you do smell fantastic.
Nice. I am definitely polyperfumous.
Hello and tgif!
Sotd can’t get any beachier, Bobbi Brown Beach.
If anyone’s into mystery whodunnit, I recommend the new “Nine Puzzles” on Disney+ or “The Residence” on Netflix.
I’ve heard good things about Nine Puzzles and plan to watch it soon!
Loved The Residence!
Perfect scent for today!
Will look at both of those, thanks!
Wearing Cheirosa 62 since it has a beach vibe to it. Never really listened to the Beach Boys. Could have worn Courtesan due to a beach vibe but think it would be a little too much for work and wasn’t game for Happy either.
My daughter loves Cheirosa 62 and wears the body butter paired with the body spray. Agree it has a very beachy vibe.🏖️
SotD is Hyper Beach for the cp, and I’ll pair it with Good Vibrations.
TGIF! It’s been a rough couple of weeks, I have a massage scheduled at noon today.😌
The past few days at work were pretty busy catching up from being gone the week before. I spent the week with my parents as I had planned, but what we hadn’t planned is that my mom would fall and break her hip the Saturday (June 7) prior to my arrival. I spent the first part of the week at the hospital and the second part of the week at their house. She came home just 48 hours after surgery! I was shocked, but she was up walking around just a few hours after surgery and the pain was gone.🙏 I still managed to help with some decluttering as was the original intention of my visit while my mom rested. I took a carload of boxes to a church donation and packed up everything in her kitchen she’s not using on a daily basis in anticipation of their move this fall. My dad got a dumpster lol (yes, seriously) and worked on cleaning out their pole barn. Lots of junk got thrown away, but we found a few treasures too. Robin, one of the treasures I brought home with me was a 1963 copy of The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan on vinyl.😎
I passed the caretaking baton to my auntie on Monday and she will stay with them for a week or two to help. We’ve been texting and talking a couple of times a day and she is recovering very well it sounds like.
We are in line for a heat alert here over the weekend with temps in the mid 90s. Stay cool everyone!
I think today is also lillyjo’s birthday!? Happy Birthday friend!🤘
Oh no! Sorry to hear about your mom’s fall, but I’m glad she’s recovering well. Sounds like you got a lot of good cleaning done, too. It’s going to be interesting when we have to do the same at my dad’s…that day’s not here yet but will be sooner rather than later, I think.
I’m so sorry about your Mom’s fall! She has really had a rough year.
My Birthday is actually tomorrow. Normally it falls on the first day of summer but this year the Earth was early.
Sending the best to you and your family 🤘
Happy Almost-Birthday lillyjo!
Oh dear, so sorry about your mom! Sounds like her surgery went well, that is a blessing at least.
The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan on vinyl! How cool is that! Do you have a turntable?
We do! The album has been stored in a building without climate control for decades🫠 so no guarantees on how good it’s going to sound, but it’s a cool piece of memorabilia to have anyway.
Getting rid of my vinyl & turntable is one of my biggest regrets. And yes, it is!
I’m sorry to hear your mom broke her hip but she appears to be doing very well, all things considered.
I’m so sorry about your mom but I’m sure they were very happy to have you there that week.
Sorry to hear about your mom! But it sounds like she’s doing remarkably well, I hope the recovery continues.
Glad you were already there for your mom! Delighted shés doing so well after her surgery!
I’m so sorry to hear about your mother’s fall, and very glad to hear she’s recovering well.
You had your hands full. Best wishes for your mother’s convalescence.
Thanks everyone!❤️
Sorry to hear about your mom but good news she’s recovering quickly. Better days ahead!
Oh no! A broken hip? That’s super scary for older folks. Sending wishes for your Mom’s complete recovery.
I hope your mom has a speedy recovery. Sending healing thoughts.
I couldn’t come up with a song pairing so I stuck with a beachy fragrance of American make.
Azurée Soleil with some Musc Monoï on top.
Just perfect!
Twins!
I chose Hermes Bel Ami for today’s CP. I can’t hear God Only Knows without thinking about the ending scene in Love, Actually, which makes me think of Hugh Grant’s charming portrayal of a British Prime Minister who, in my mind, undoubtedly, assuredly, most certainly wore Bel Ami. Also, god only knows if I could love this scent any more than I do. Happy Friday everyone!
HA, not what I would put him in but if it pleases you I will not argue 😉
Glad you found the right angle for the cp.
To be clear, it’s the character who’s in Bel Ami. Hugh Grant would wear something else entirely.
Yeah, to me that character is way too self effacing to wear Bel Ami! I can picture Hugh Grant in Bel Ami, even though his public persona is pretty self effacing. I guess I don’t 100% buy his public persona 🙂
I would put the character in something crisp and light.
But we should both preserve out own take on that very romantic movie, obviously!
That song makes me think of Love, Actually too.
If you’ve seen the movie, I’d think it would be nearly impossible NOT to. 💖
True confessions: I adore Love Actually even though it’s been maligned over the years. Liam Neeson and his son are still my favorite part. The song is perfect for that opening and closing.
My recent foray into vetiver doesn’t lend itself easily to a Beach Boys theme, so I’m afraid I’m not compliant. Today’s is Vetiverissimo from Bruno Fazzolari (Fzotic.) There’s something brooding about it – no noticeable citrus, but lots of cedar and woods. Darker stuff than anything I’ve worn this week. I’d say it’s a “handsome” vetiver.
I do love hearing an occasional Beach Boys song on the radio, or in a store/mall/restaurant – Surfer Girl, God Only Knows, Good Vibrations, and Don’t Worry Baby are all lovely – but I don’t often choose to listen to the band.
Happy Friday, everyone.😊
I have been following your vetiver adventures and wondered whether you had ever tried the Givenchy vetiver, or the now discontinued Goutal.
I haven’t tried those, though I’ve heard great things about both. I’ll keep my eyes (and nose) open for them.
It HAS been an adventure! Startling how different the ingredient can come across, right? I have some vetiver attar from India, which smells so earthy and strange, but I’ve yet to try it on skin. And of course there are countless vetiver-forward fragrances to sample.
And Lalique Encre Noire, and Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire.
If anyone wants more
https://nstperfume.com/2017/04/07/5-perfumes-vetiver-fragrances-for-spring/
https://nstperfume.com/2019/07/31/5-perfumes-a-summer-vetiver-fest/
Thanks for those links, Robin! Much to explore.
The Malle and Lalique are amazing – definitely in my Top 5 vetivers.
Daniel, so vivid a description. Brooding, handsome Vetiver. And thank you again for your kind comments last week!!! 🤗
Just remembered another elegant vetiver, Racine by MPG.
ITA with your assessment of Vetiverissimo as “handsome”. I get a wonderful smoky note in it. Did you ever try Fzotic Lampblack? That’s another vetiver.
I don’t know that one – another to try!😊
My testing notes say it is a dark vetiver on the masculine side. Might be a bit much in hot weather, TBH.
I still need to check it out!
I did not choose a song that is tied to the CP, but I definitely smell beachy in BBW At the Beach body wash and body cream with a few spritzes of Bronze Goddess Nuit. Going to be 98 today so the scents fit in with my weather ☀️
Ugh, 98! We are expecting that by Monday but today we’re thankfully in the mid 80s.
Layering extraordinaire as always Kris! Do you prefer BG Nuit to BG? And thank you for reaching out during our hospice journey!!! 🤗🤗
Yes, it has the floral piece that I don’t smell in Bronze Goddess.
Nice combination Kris! It should hold up in your weather.
And it did!
I’m in vetiver like Daniel today, but I think this one does go with the beach and the Beach Boys just in general: TDC Sel de Vetiver.
I was never much of a Beach Boys fan — it was the stuff my mom played on the oldies station in the car when I was a kid. But then Elvis Costello did the album “For the Stars” with Anne Sofie von Otter, and that had “Don’t Talk” and “You Still Believe in Me”, which brought me back to listen to Pet Sounds in adulthood. There are some pop artists from my mom’s oldies station that I’ve come around to as I’ve gotten older, but my mom probably would have considered them to be on the edgier side of ’60s pop.
Great call, I did not think of that one!
You’re so right about Sel de Vetiver – very beachy! A summertime vetiver, for sure.
I find the Langley Schools Music Project version of “God only knows” poignant:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4UL1pLtexI
Wearing JM Orange Marmalade & trying to think of orange groves versus stuffed bears,
Noodling around YouTube I found this version by the BBC. The visuals are really fun: https://youtu.be/XqLTe8h0-jo?si=0OL6dyHaXK5SynUl
I feel kind of obligated to represent California Girls for the CP. I thought I might have a decant of something by Mandy Aftel, but alas no. And nothing by any SoCal women perfumers. So it’s Champagne de Bois, in its original iteration by Laurie Erickson. Since beach days have been nonexistent here in the SF Bay this June (it’s been soooo cold!), CdB’s cozy warmth works just fine for me🧡.
You smell great — I should get that one out again.
I know, right? It’s pretty linear, but has a terrific dry down. I only have a few mls left, so am eking it out.
I am pairing Fun, Fun, Fun (’til her daddy takes the T-bird away) with the most fun perfume I own, Bombay Bling. I think it’s curious that a perfume named for a place half a world away goes with a California song in my mind. I thought about wearing VC&A California Reverie but Reverie doesn’t go with “fun.”
Bombay Bling is definitely fun, you smell wonderful!
Great pick! Everything about that fragrance is fun.
Good choice! I’d forgotten that song.
Frozen cherries and yogurt smoothie. It’s quite hot for the UK 29C, so I bathed in Eau ressourçante this morning
Since I was asleep yesterday I am posting what I had planned then which is non-cp compliant
https://youtu.be/DtJzr1Wcy_s?feature=shared
And I see her in a chypre definitely, and chose Y. This is one of the most life-affirming songs I know.
Have never tried the various Clarins eaux, but am sure there are a couple I’d like. We’re going to have temps in the 90s for the next three days, UGH! Not that hot today, but sticky & unpleasant.
May be joining you in refreshing fruit and cool lunches!
Keep cool, I can also warmly recommend Eau dynamisante, a great chypre, still in splendid form, ressourçante has been reformulated, it is now fruitier and less calming, my bottle is the older formulation. They last only a few hours like you would expect, I haven’t tried the two others, Eau des Jardins and extraordinaire but there was a thread on Bois de Jasmin where people seemed to like them a lot.
Nina Simone for World Refugee Day-perfect song. Thank you for sharing it! And like so many of Robin’s CP point-counterpoint between Brian Wilson and WRD! I donated again to World Central Kitchen in honor of it! That’s been my go-to to match fragrance purchases $1:$1 with donations because of all the amazing work they did during our January fires.
I really like the Clarins line. I always wanted to buy the one you’re wearing for calming but instead ended up in Eau Dynamisante.
My pleasure, NS loved France. Eau Dynamisante is wonderful. I didn’t know this charity, you have a good heart, I hope you’re not too saddened at the moment.
WCK is run by Chef Jose Andres. He goes worldwide to feed those impacted by disasters, first responders and victims both.
http://Www.wck.org
The pain of loss and the exhaustion trying to hold off the loss has been coming in waves. You gotta surf a wave, ride it or it will pull you under.
It is still early days, I understand, it is cliché but time really is the only answer to grief, it doesn’t disappear but it does soften, sending hugs.
In the UK on vacation and I’m feeling your (heat) pain, Aurora. Heading to London tomorrow with temps predicted to be 32C!
So sorry Allo, we’re not used to such temps in June. Don’t hesitate to make use of numerous parks to cool down. Hope it’s still fun to be abroad.
The parks have been a great place to find shade and a cool breeze😊
We’re having a wonderful time and can’t wait to spend a week in London!
Best to stock up on frozen fruit, Aurora. If the UK gets the heat that the US is experiencing, it’s going to be even hotter.
Ultra beachy in Guerlain Terracotta Voile d’Eté.
Perfect for the CP!
Plus, Perfume Unicorn points for that one. 😉
Happy Summer Solstice.
‘God Only Knows’ is my favorite song by The Beach Boys and it was interesting to learn recently that it is Paul McCartney’s favorite song. Such a beautiful song. I am wearing Replica ‘Beach Walk’ today for this week’s CP theme.
Wasn’t that moving when Sir Paul talked about chocking up during the sound check? Even the heroes have heroes it seems. Beach Walk very apropos!
Another perfect scent for the CP.
I’ve been so hoping *someone* would go with Fleur de Carotte for Vega-tables. Sadly it can’t be me. I have no carrot frags so went with peas instead: L’Artisan Iris de Gris
Key lyrics:
I’m gonna be round my vegetables
I’m gonna chow down my vegetables
I love you most of all,
My favorite vege-table
If you brought a big brown bag of them home
I’d jump up and down, and hope you’d toss me a carrot
(Bonus, that’s Paul McCartney crunching.)
Smell Bent Brussels Sprouted could work
No fragrance for now because I have a mammogram scheduled for later today. But I’m loving reading about all the CP picks and I am inspired for post-scan!
Good luck! And hope it doesn’t hurt too much (I always need some ibuprofen myself). Thank you again for reaching out last week about my darling aunt!!! 🤗
Thanks LesLiesse. It’s never pleasant, but I survived!
Ouch!! Good for you on getting it done.
Horseback riding and library today. I smell of a mix of sunblock, horse, probably body odor mixed in.
Ready for a relaxing weekend and hope to get some reading in.
Last year I celebrated summer solstice at a cathedral. You bring your yoga mat and listen to music, and as the sun comes up the music gets louder… Sad to miss it this year.
Gosh that’s sounds like an incredible experience! Might I enquirebwhich Cathedral and what location?
Never was a Beach Boys fan, I mainly listened to Motown or Paul Simon, etc., but I’m very summery in Azemour Les Oranges!! Haven’t worn it for awhile, but it definitely feels just right on our 92 degree day!
You smell wonderful! Thank you again Calypso for reaching out last week!!! I appreciate it 🤗
I am not a fan of beach boys either
I always thought that Beach Boys were really great musicians and I have Pet Sounds in my music library so my pick is also God Only Knows. From time to time, this song just pops into my head and stays for a while. To go with its intricate structure and classical vibes, I wanted a very uncluttered but rich perfume from a California company, so I picked on of my favorites from Strange Invisible Perfumes, Prima Ballerina, a beautiful botanical musk with rose, sage and lime. It’s a great perfume to wear in summer, on the beach, outdoors or in a recording or ballet studio. A versatile pop perfection, just like the song.
Sounds like a great pick
Great call akimon!
I really like Prima Ballerina too. Nice choice!
Robin posted my favorite Beach Boys song earlier this week, ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice?’ And that’s what I’m choosing to focus on this cp Friday because it holds special meaning for me.
When I was 16 I met who I thought would be the Love of My Life, a boy who lived just down the street from me. In that summer I often walked past his house on my way to a friend’s house some distance away. We started to say hello, then chatted a bit, then after awhile he offered me a ride to my friend’s home in his ‘57 Chevy, and that started it all. He loved cars and introduced me to the fun of the racetrack – and he was everything I didn’t expect to love in a guy but I did in him. ❤️. We were soon serious and I remember him saying he would always be nice to my mom because one day she’d be his M-I-L. Our song was ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice.’ 🎶 Well, it didn’t work out for us after all but whenever I hear this song on my oldies station I immediately remember those blissful days of summer love. 😔. Thanks for the memories, Robin.
Earlier today I wore BBW’s Endless Weekend mini-edp & body products, a floral fruity with orange citrusy topnotes, magnolia/gardenia/jasmine midnotes, and coconut in the bottom and colorful beachy-looking bottles that surely would’ve appealed to my 16-year old self. (Had we stayed together, I wonder if our lives would’ve been one endless weekend?) Now I’m wearing EL’s original Azuree Soleil Eau Fraiche Skinscent, a similar but adult floral fruity version with some of the same top, mid, and bottom notes as Endless Weekend and that same perfect Beach Boys vibe! We’re headed to the Simple Minds concert tonight, courtesy of Mr. Laila’s addiction to – and luck at! – radio quiz contests.
Happy weekend to all! ☀️🌊⛱️🩱🐚
https://youtu.be/yZmpIQPeeO0?si=R5c-A39m5Xdu-UB9
Laila, what a cinematic story! I can just see you there with him. Thank you for sharing it! And thank you also for reaching out last week !!! 🤗
Great story.
That is a great story!
I love this story, thank you for sharing it.
Awwwwwww. Very touching story!
Love this story!
Thank you all for your kind words. The ‘cinematic’ final ending to this story is a sad one. About 5 or 6 years ago I heard this song on the radio and thought of that long-ago time and wondered what had happened to him in life. The last time I saw him he was home on leave from the Army (Viet Nam era draft) and then my mom and I moved away and I never saw him again. A quick Internet search of his name immediately brought up his obit – he had passed away just a few months prior to my search. It freaked me out at first, but then I saw he had left behind a wife and adult kids, so I hope he had a life filled with love and family. RIP my ‘57 Chevy guy. ☮️✌️
Aw! I loved the story and even though the end is sad, I like knowing the end.
Today I am matching Good Vibrations with Gucci Rush for the cp.
I’m working tonight but getting the weekend off. I think the upcoming heat wave is going to bring in a lot of business. Our A/C in the store isn’t so great though.
Have a good weekend everyone!
Keep cool Lillyjo.
I will do my best.
I thought about Rush too, for the same song 😉
Stay cool and enjoy your weekend off!
Stay cool too! The humidity is going to be the worst.
Lilly Jo, you are the epitome of Good Vibrations as well as smelling marvelous! Thank you for your many kindnesses and encouragement 🤗 Wishing you an entire glorious beautiful birthday weekend!!!
Thank you!
In case I forget, an advanced Happy Birthday to you!
Thank you!
Stay cool this weekend, lillyjo!
I will as long as I keep the A/C on.
Happy Birthday a day early my friend.
Thank you!
Speaking of Gucci Rush, I just found another perfume that is almost as strange as it is. Demeter Thunderstorm. It’s a weird one!
Happy Scented Birthday wishes a day early! 🥂🎂🎁🎈✨
Jalapeño is it full of petrichor? Mineral accords? I’m very intrigued!
Thank you!
According to Google, the exact moment of the winter solstice is 2.41pm today, the weather will likely be colder for the next few weeks, but it’s great to think that we’re past the shortest day.
I’ve concluded that Beach Boys are a bit like The Beatles to me – their music was everywhere when I was growing up, I know nearly every one of the Beach Boys songs you’ve mentioned, but I’d never actually choose to listen to them.
I’m wearing Tiger By Her Side to add some excitement to the supermarket shopping 🙂 .
I like your approach to shopping!
Looking forward to a longer day tomorrow!
Robin, all those years I lurked I always made sure to check in on Fridays because of the CP, and your creativity to the nth degree then inspiring the NST community for so many deeply interesting, intriguing and amusing posts!!! This is another golden one to me, so many many thanks!!!
This afternoon I will make myself a milkshake in honor of National Milkshake Day (peach i think because we have ripe peaches in the fruit bowl), contribute to World Central Kitchen in honor of International Refugee Day, and I’ve already been playing Beach Boys essentials today.
After 9 days of IA How to say Bicycle in French, I’m CP compliant in Simone Andreoli Malibu Party in the Bay in honor of Surfin’ Safari’s lyrics. I like the top notes, but the dry down on this Lucky Scent sample has been a bit blah for me. Btw, God Only Knows and Wouldn’t It Be Nice are my two favorites.
God Only Knows and Wouldn’t It Be Nice are two of my favorites for sure!
Jose Andres is such a good mensch.
Thank you LesLiesse, that is nice of you to say 🙂
I love that there’s a perfume called Malibu Party, sorry it was not a great party 🙂
Robin, which brings up some layering questions for me. I thought that when one layered scent, you literally put one on top of the other, but I read yesterday that some just scent different part of the body with 2 different notes. Your thoughts?
Also, given I like Malibu Party top and middle notes but not dry down, can you just keep reapplying on top of previous sprays to get the parts you like? Or is there a different technique to highlight one level while downplaying another?
Seriously you layer how you want, it doesn’t matter. You can spray one on top of each other. You can wear in different places. There are no rules.
You can sometimes make top notes last longer if you use a heavy lotion or oil first, and yes, of course you can just reapply. But neither will exactly “downplay” the base notes, so you might find when you reapply that it’s not exactly the same as the first time, because now the proportions of top to base are changed.
I may have been too literal but I’m in a delightful combo of Lily Pulitzer Beachy and Guerlain Terracotta. Both just 1 spray, not in overlapping spots though.
Happy Friday everyone!
Gail, you raised an important thought about layering. I always thought you literally put them on top of each other, but you do different spots? N
Yes, I try to spray on different spots if I am using 2 perfumes. To me it becomes a “blend” of the 2, rather than spraying on top of each other. Of course, ymmv! There’s no hard and fast rules.
Almost wore Terracotta today, so pretty! but it wasn’t a hot day where I am. ☀️
I’m going with a song from Pet Sounds, namely, the melancholic Caroline , No. It’s a song of loss and change but I’m also thinking of the dogs barking at the end of the album ( from memory one of the dogs was called Banana …so I could wear Vanille Banane for that). I think I’d pair Caroline, No with Anais Anais as it’s one of those perfumes you discover young, and then leave in the drawer as you get older and your tastes change, but come back to once in a while to be reminded of a special time and place.
I haven’t smelled Anais in a long time
Anais Anais is a very nostalgic scent for me. 💗
Nice, I like the pairing.
Sotd Hermes Eau de Merveilles Bleue. Very beachy and summery.
Beautiful day today! Sunny, warm, no humidity and very breezy. My youngest sister’s birthday is today. I will see them later tonight for tea and cake. We will have dinner at a restaurant by the beach tomorrow. I am glad is at night time, because it is going to be pretty hot tomorrow.
Happy Friday! 🌻
Have fun!
Thank you, Aurora!
Eau de Merveilles Bleue is supposed to be just wonderful. I think Kris is a big fan of it. After your description I’ve put it on my list to try. A very delightful and memorable celebration for your family of your sister’s birthday! Sisters are super duper special! Thank you for reaching out last week 🤗
I love marine and aquatic notes and Merveilles Bleue is a big favorite of mine. If you would like to try it I would be more than happy to send you some. You can reach me at monica67 in the land of aol.
No, I have the original Eau des Merveilles which is not aquatic, but rather woody, citrus (orange) and spicy. I believe they are quite different. I don’t believe I have smelled this one.
Excuse my mix-up Kris!
No worries😉
I have the Eau des Merveilles Bleue. It works for me while the parent fragrance does not. It is one of the very few aquatic perfumes that I enjoy.
How to it compare to the orginal?
This is a fresh, salty, marine scent. Very aquatic. You can get some of the woody aspect of the original, but the sweet amber note is not there.
Enjoy the birthday get togethers! Your iris list below is very impressive!
Thank you, Tulipani! Looking forward to having a nice and relaxing time.
Enjoy your sister’s birthday celebrations! 🎉🎁🎂🥂
Thank you, Jalapeno!
Kris, here my list of iris full bottles and decants. It was a fun exercise to go over it and find out some that I have forgotten I have:
-Masque Milano L’Attesa (my favorite).
-Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist
-Chanel No.28 La Pausa, EdT
-Chanel No. 19 EdT
-Chanel 1957
-Hermes Hiris
-Hermes Paprika Brasil
-Hermes Iris Ukiyoe
-Naomi Goodsir Iris Cendre
-Atelier Cologne Silver Iris
-Atelier Cologne Iris Rebelle
-Gallivant Bukhara
– Jo Malone Orris & Sandalwood
-Serge Lutens Claire de Musc
-Honore Des Pres I Love Les Carottes
-Prada Infusion d’Iris
-Prada Infusion d’Iris Absolue
-Penhaligon’s Iris Prima
-Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile
-Nicolai Iris Medicis Intense
-Armani Iris Celadon
-Le Labo Iris 39
-Fzotic Feu Secret
– Demeter Iris
-Nomenclature Iri_Del
-Ramon Monegal Impossible Iris
-Carner Barcelona D600
-Maison Martin Margiela Replica Lipstick On
-The Different Company Bois d’Iris
-Boucheron Iris de Syracuse
– Ormonde Jayne Orris Noir
-Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena
-Frederic Malle Iris Poudre
-Guerlain Iris Torrefie
-Guerlain Shalimar Millesime Iris
-Guerlain Apres l’Ondee
-Annick Goutal Heure Exquise
-Courregès Blanc
-Bulgari Au the Bleu
-Parfums DelRae Mythique
-Dusita Splendiris
-Heely Iris de Nuit
-Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d’Iris
-Bulgari Ashlemah
-Miller Terre d’Iris
-Yardley Iris
-Ann Gerard Cuir Nacre
-Parfum d’Empire La Cri de la Lumiere
-Imaginary Authors O Unknown
This is an incredible list!
I am really obsessed with the iris note.
WOW!!
https://youtu.be/jjaqrPpdQYc
LOL🤣😂🤣
And you thought I was wild with my iris scents. Look at pl67 go.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have a travel spray of Feu Secret. Glad I got it before it got discontinued.
Mine is also a travel spray. I still don’t know why I never got a full bottle. It is a beautiful scent.
Thanks Jalapeño, I needed that 🤣🤣🤣
Wow! Thanks for sharing this. I have five FBs on the list, two FBs on the list that I gave away, six on the list I had samples of and then I have two others that are not on your list. I still have a way to go to catch up😂
Kris, which are the two that you have that are not on my list? I am always looking to trying new to me iris scents.
I have Zara Romance d’Iris by Jo Malone that was cheap and smells quite a bit like Chanel Comete and La Pusa, however it is not on Zara’s website right now. Also, I was given a bottle of Ferre Eau de Parfum by a wonderful NSTer. This reminds me of Iris Poudre.
I never tried Romance d’Iris despite all the talk about it. I regret not getting a bottle, especially for the price. I have seen bottles on Amazon, Walmart, and eBay for more than 80 dollars, which is ridiculous, but still cheap considering perfume prices these days. hope it makes a come back in the future.
Wowzers! That’s a LIST! Thank you for taking the time to do it. At first go through, we match on 16 (I think)..
It has taken so many years to build that iris collection. Please, let me know if you have any that isn’t on the list that I should try.
L’Attesa is so beautiful. I came so close to buying a bottle after sampling it. 💙 And Hiris always works!
L’Attesa is wonderful! Hiris is a classic that I love and always enjoy!
I’m dumbfounded! I thought the list was of all your scents but now I see it’s just Iris 🤯🤯🤯 Truky we are not worthy!
I can tell you that there is another iris lover NSTer that has an iris collection much bigger than mine.
Over the years I have also finished many iris bottles and decants that I have not replaced. Just this week I finished a full bottle of Parle Moi de Parfum Orris Tattoo.
Does it start with an H?
I forgot Lipstick Rose. That is kind of on the iris side. And I caved today and bought L’Attesta. I had been thinking about doing it.
I am so glad you bought L’Attesa. I have a back up bottle. It is a beauty!
Wow, thank you for taking the time to make this list, pl67!
😊
Hi all, and happy Friday. I’ve been off CP this week mostly trying out new samples. I really only know The Beach Boys for the songs played on the radio and in movies and TV shows. I was reading yesterday’s comments and saw people hate Kokomo and didn’t think anyone could like it. I was born in 1983, and this was a radio staple when I was a kid so I have a fondness for it. It was easy to figure out the lyrics and sing along to it, and it made me long for tropical beach vacations. I can’t say I’ve listened to it recently though.
Today I’m wearing With the Candlestick from Clue Perfumery, and it was promising at first with cherry and waxy notes alongside smoky incense, but very soon after spraying the incense took over completely. It’s a pass for me, but I still have two others of theirs to try, Warm Bulb and Morel Map.
Probably my favorite of what I’ve sampled this week has been Zoologist Orchid Mantis. It’s from the same perfumer that created Nightingale and Moth, and it is very similar in character to Nightingale. It smells like lush, greenhouse florals.
Thanks for your report on the new Zoologist scent. I have not heard anyone else say anything about it. I do own and like Moth very much, though I found Nightingale too sweet.
I haven’t worn Nightingale in a while but I’ll pay attention to its sweetness next time. Hummingbird is one of theirs that ended up being too cloyingly sweet for me.
Yeah, I’m a Kokomo-hater, but then, I was in high school when it came out. When I was a little kid, I had a great love of KC and the Sunshine Band’s “Shake Your Booty”. I’m not sure it’s a great piece of music, but when you get a lot of positive feedback from adults for shaking your toddler booty when it comes on, you’re going to like it. So I get the kid perspective. 🙂
Totally makes sense, and a funny follow up to yesterday’s comments as well is that I also liked George Harrison’s Got My Mind Set on You when I was a kid. 🤣
I 100% apologize for dissing your songs!
It’s 100% fine haha. I had a laugh reading those comments. Truly, they’re not great or really good songs just fun bops that hold some nostalgia.
🙂
Oh, and also Luca Turin recently waxed rhapsodic about Orchid Mantis on his Substack…
Yes, his review of it pushed me into ordering a sample. I have more misses than hits with Zoologist so I don’t bother to sample all of them if I’m being smart. I’m looking forward to spending more time with Orchid Mantis though.
I don’t mind “Kokomo”. Loved KC & The Sunshine Band back in the day! But it drove my parents nuts; they didn’t care for that genre in the slightest.
I feel like there were times my mom turned the station away from Kokomo in the car. 😉
I liked Kokomo so you aren’t alone here.
I’m glad to hear, it Kris. 🌴☀️🏖️
Thanks for the report on the new Zoologist. I own Moth and really like it so this is worth a try.
SOTD = Jo Malone Orange Peel
Nice! Smells like an orange! Whatever some said yesterday about this being CP-compliant, I’ll take it. Of course now that I think about it, I may layer this with Lush American Cream 🤔.
In other news, one keeps reading about Inflammation and how it is bad for you. This article from The NY Times looks at it from both sides; it’s very well-balanced!
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/well/inflammation-health.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QE8.lcVu.c6lDJK6hR8uj&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
Acute inflammation helps the body heal. Chronic inflammation is the bad actor.
Good reminder jalapeño!
Very true!
Thank you for the article, it’s very informative.
Thanks. I tend to maximize my 10 gift articles a month!
101 degrees for the high temp here today. That’s 38.3 for the Celcius folks. July the Hot has arrived a couple of weeks early. Got similar temps in the forecast for tomorrow.
I wanted to pair “Good Vibrations” with Reminiscence Patchouli today. The psychedelic theremin goes perfectly with patch, IMO. But too much heat for that pairing.
SOTD = back in Smell Bent St. Tropez Dispenser for the California sunscreen vibe. I’d pair either “I Get Around” or “409” with it.
Good CP scent. We got your temps too. 98 today and over 100 this weekend. Usually, it waits until at least July.
Got a major drop in temps coming on Monday here. So I am thankful it isn’t one of those week long heat waves.
Yes, we do too and several chances for rain but we will see.
Wonderful scent-song choice! ❤️ The psychedelic edge to so many BB songs always makes me smile. 😊
Thanks tiffanie!
We are getting similar weather starting today. Try to stay cool!
Working on staying cool again today (Saturday). It’s around 100 again. My A/C has been busy!
Woot! I wish I have your weather next week!
Kris and lillyjo are getting the same cool down that I will have. Maybe it will get to the East Coast shortly after?
sotd = Berdoues Vanira Moorea
It’s my scent choice for TBB song Surfer Girl. 🌊🏄♀️🎶
God Only Knows gets my vote for best song for sure. 🏆
Happy FriYAY, fragrant friends. 💕
Nice match for “Surfer Girl”!