It's the last Friday in March. Also, International Whisk(e)y Day and World Theatre Day. Birthdays: Edward Steichen, Ben Webster and Sarah Vaughan. Our community project for today: wear a fragrance with a mimosa or cassie note, if you have one. Thanks go to Laila for the suggestion!
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.
So I went looking (again) for some Lush Furze, and had no joy, but this time I did come across another mimosa fragrance I'd been looking for: Maria Candida Gentile Hanbury.
Reminder: on 4/3, celebrate anything you like about April (April Fool's Day? the Pink Moon? Easter? Poetry Month or Earth Month? anything you can think of) with your fragrance.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2026, where I'll try (but usually fail) to have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: top image is La più bella sei tu.. (Per solo contest Lo sfocato) [cropped] by Ferruccio Zanone at flickr; some rights reserved.
Ideally wearing vintage Amarige to be CP compliant but since I couldn’t find my bottle in the basement I grabbed Mona diOrio Santal Nabataea and am pairing it with Prince of Tea Pu-erh Tea, which by the way, qualifies as a fermented food (my doctor expects three servings per day in my diet)
I think I will do my own community project next week of Tea and Perfume pairings similar to this:
https://cafleurebon.com/sonoma-scent-studio-perfumes-and-tea-pairings-tea-and-sympathy-draw/
( I won’t even suggest it as a CP as I am sure we have already done it LOL)
Happy Friday y’all!
I am wrong…we did do several wear a tea note (2015, 2016 and 2022 for Iced Tea Day) but we have yet to do wear a perfume and match it with a tea. Might be fun as many of us are tea drinkers and those that are not could just wear a perfume with a tea note.
I usually only drink tea when I am at a diner (3-4x every 2 months) or at a Chinese restaurant … actually, I drink it more often than I originally thought but pretty much only when I am eating out. Never mind. Good idea for a CP!
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Your SOTD is my white whale-it’s so beautiful. You smell great. Have a good day 🙂
I was sniffing my arm all day. What a shame the company is gone!!! Such beautiful fragrances!!! Enjoy your weekend, Carole!!!!
So, is pu-erh tea in general a fermented food, or just the one you mentioned? I am blessed with an innate love of fermented foods. I really like the Sunja’s Kitchen medium spicy kimchi.
P.S. In fact: I like Sunja’s kimchee as well as Ritter Sport CM bars; they’re just..different likes! 😸
All Pu-erh is!!! I am learning to love kimchi and also eating fermented beets, sauerkraut and kefir. Apple cider vinegar is also considered fermented. Like you I still adore those Ritter bars but they are off the table for me.
Tea is an everyday beverage for me. Mostly green, but I do have some white and black teas as well.
Every day for me too!
Quite sure I don’t have anything that’s CP-compliant but no matter: I was in the mood for licorice and am feeling subtle in Hermès Brin de Reglisse, by far my favourite of the Hermessences.
Yep you smell fantastic!
Hello and tgif!
CP sotd is D&G Velvet Mimosa Bloom. Very pretty yellow floral spring scent.
It’s time to colour my hair again. Those roots are getting obvious. I usually do it myself at home but I am feeling lazy and am tempted to visit the salon…
I have never smelled that one, glad it is good.
Treat yourself to the salon!
A drop of vintage Bill Blass, unfortunately rarer than hens’ teeth. Does anyone have the modern version?
I loved that one!!!! Agree it is a unicorn. Had no idea there was a modern version.
MDCI Un Coeur en Mai, thanks to the generosity of a Danish Instagram friend.
This is a spring floral bouquet, and I cannot say that I can distinguish mimosa, though it is listed in the notes and mentioned in descriptions. A lovely scent, even though I agree with reviewers that it is not especially edgy or striking. It is essentially a blend of many beautiful flowers, masterfully composed, with a slight retro feel.
sounds lovely!!!!!
That was a good one, have not had any in ages and forgot it even had mimosa.
The MDCIs are brimming with quality! You smell lovely, Glannys!
Not being in the mood for Cuir Pleine Fleur, which was going to be my CP choice, I went hunting in Mt. Sample and found L’Artisan Mimosa Pour Moi. On me it’s mostly powder with a honey-ish patina — nice, but not really my thing. And on a honey-related note, my beekeeper niece told me last night that she lost a good portion of her hive to heat yesterday. She was lucky enough to save some of the bees, and is now waiting for a new queen to emerge. It’s kind of fascinating to hear how beekeeping works.
Beekeeping is fascinating. I hope her herd survives.
What Carole says! 🐝
Ugh, that’s a shame your bee keeping niece lost so much of her hive.
I was planning on SSS Bee’s Bliss for the mimosa note today but I’m just not feeling it.
Decided on SL Un Bois Vanille because it covers all the bases no matter time, place, or weather. Not to mention it’s been a hot minute since I wore it. I have about 25% left in my bottle and the juice has darkened considerably since purchasing but it’s as good as ever.
Apropos of nothing, I heard from the couple that bought Moby back in 2023 and was delighted to learn they’re both still in good health and continue to travel in him, tweaking him here and there to fit their specific needs. I’m so happy about that, which I known is crazy, but they’re quite elderly now, and still out there living large! Such nice folks. Never was a seller so happy with the buyer. 🚐
Now that you mention it, I remember when you sold that to them. Nice to know they are still enjoying Moby.
It is not crazy, I would feel the same.
I love that story! As I try to downsize, I find that the hope of “good homes” for my stuff is very present.
How cool to hear that Moby and his people are still on the road!
Happy Friday, everyone!
This morning, I’m in Prada’s Infusion de Mimosa, and this afternoon I’ll switch to Une Fleur de Cassie to continue my compliance all day and evening.
Okay, fellow pizza lovers – yesterday I made my first batch of homemade pizza dough, and it’s proofing in the fridge. Tonight I’ll use half of it with my brand spanking new pizza steel, and let the other half proof another 24 hours.
I’m following this recipe: https://homecookingcollective.com/robertas-pizza-dough/
Another first: I used my new digital kitchen scale for extra precision.
(I’m also making their recommended pizza tomato sauce recipe.) I’ve got the fresh basil, but have to run to Whole Foods for some high quality mozzarella.
I do enjoy cooking, and I’ve perfected some staples over the years, but I will say that following a new recipe always makes me a little nervous. I lack the confidence of a seasoned chef, which means it’s best that I not socialize during inaugural attempts such as this one – I need to focus on the task at hand. (When things don’t go well, I get flustered and cranky, so it’ll just be me in the kitchen.😊)
I’ll have an update tomorrow, be it good, bad, or ugly. Fingers crossed!
Cp scent twin!
Looking forward to a mouth-watering review on your pizza!
You do smell fine, Daniel 🙂
Good luck with the pizzas. I hope the process is enjoyable and they taste delicious.
Fingers crossed for you!! You’ll get it perfect soon enough I am sure.
Good luck with the pizza! I always tell myself not to worry too much about the first try of a new recipe – it’s a great learning opportunity for the second 🙂 .
Have fun with your pizza experiments!
Wonderful scents, Daniel. Good luck with the pizza’s maiden…voyage?
Excited to hear about your inaugural batch of pizza!
Not doing the CP this week.
Back to being cold here today but will warm up this weekend. Regardless, I am wearing warm weather scents today. BBW At the Beach body wash, body cream and EL Bronze Goddess Nuit.
We are at 50…Bronze Goddess sounds like a good idea to me.
I am wearing Perris Montecarlo Mimosa Tanneron for the CP. My favorite mimosa scent. 😍
Thanks for your kind words and good wishes for Kito kitty. I will get the results of culture tests done yesterday next week. He has developed a high fever, so he is now on antibiotics and a pain killer. I don’t understand how his health changed so drastic in a matter of hours. He went for regular pre-surgery testing and ended up with a posible severe kidney or uti infection. I hope he recovers fully.
On my third cup of coffee and counting the hours for the working day to be over.
Happy and healthy Friday! 🌻
Oh, poor Kito Kitty. How stressful for him and for you. Wishing him a quick recovery. Our late ancient of days (she lived to 22) cat developed the kind of infection you describe in one of her later years and we were able to knock it out with injections of a less commonly used antibiotic.
Thank you, Spiderplant! The vet mentioned the possibility of injectable antibiotics. He is waiting to see what kind of bacteria(s) is affecting him. A very stressful situation for sure.
Poor kitty! This is exactly what happened to T-Rex and I had to take her to the emergency vet in the middle of the night. I know cats have much more sensitive urinary tract than dogs, and it’s a common problem with felines. I hope it’s just a simple UTI that can be resolved with ABT and pain meds. T-Rex is still on a whole pharmaceutical regimen. (Total of FIVE different meds…💸💸💸💸) ❤️🐱
I am sorry to hear about T-Rex. I hope she is feeling much better now.
I also hope is just a simple UTI what is affecting Kito. What concerns me the most is the high fever. He is still eating, but not drinking much water. The pain med is making him very sleepy, so he barely moves around. Crossing fingers there are no complications during the weekend and I don’t need to rush him to the emergency room.
Water intake is very important. They had to give doggo a liter sub-q. If he’s not drinking or moving about I’d be very concerned. Maybe call your regular vet and tell them he’s not doing well before they close? I’m so sorry, it’s so terrible to see your baby suffering…
Good to know. Thanks for the info. I am calling the vet right away.
So you won’t know until next week?? That seems a long time. Good wishes to you both.
Urine culture take about 72 hours for humans, maybe longer in the veterinary world since most don’t have in house labs and need to be sent out. But, like people, it’s important to get them started on a broad spectrum ABT right away. When the culture results with the sensitivities, the ABT can be changed if the particular bacteria is not sensitive to the broad spectrum ABT. Sepsis kills quickly, especially in the young, elderly, and immunocompromised (both people and animals). Luckily for my doggo, the broad spectrum ABT she was started on is effective against e.coli, which is what her culture grew. I now call her the E. Coli Queen. More than you ever wanted to know, but sepsis kills so many and aggressive treatment is needed.
Thank you, Robin! It takes so long for the reasons Deva already explained. But the wait is nerve-wracking!
Thank you Deva, and hope the weekend goes well pl67.
Poor little fellow. I hope you get some good news. So hard when our fluffy family members hurt.
I hope so too! It is heartbreaking to see him suffering.
Praying for Kito Kitty that all is resolved soon and he is well soon🙏. And a big 🤗 to you; you both are in my thoughts today.
Thank you, Laila! 🌻
Wishing Kito a quick recovery. Our backyard stray (who is now living a pampered indoor life with my in-laws) reacted very well to injectable antibiotics when he needed them after a fight with some other critter.
Thank you, Vee! The vet is awaiting the result of the tests to decide what type injectable antibiotics are the best tor him.
Oh PL67, you are so good to all your critters. I would think too that asking your vet about sub-Q treatment is a good idea. We did that for our cat with kidney issues and it is not that hard to administer. 🙏
I am taking Kito to the vet tomorrow for sub- Q treatment. I am really terrified to do it myself.
Cats are masters of hiding injury and illness. Kito could have been feeling poorly before his sudden downturn. Glad that he is on antibiotics now.
I had to do sub-Q fluids with my Jinx kitty. It can require more than 2 hands, depending on how squirmy the cat in question is. Or how afraid of needles the person involved is.
I am sure now Kito was feeling poorly, but I didn’t notice anything. I did sub-Q fluids for Yei at the end of his life and I was always terrified. I don’t think I can do it again with Kito. I am taking him to the vet tomorrow, so the nurse can do it for him.
Love and good health wishes to Kito 🩷
Thank you, Lillyjo!
I’m very late in reading, but sending out good thoughts for you and Kito today.
Thank you, Gail! 🌻
Stopping in on a quick break from a less-than-delightful work day/week.
I have almost nothing with a mimosa note, turns out. Wearing one of my two options for the CP: vintage Zen (from that pretty black bottle).
I can no longer remember when Zen was which but I’m sure you’re in the good one 🙂
Sorry for your less-than-delightful week, hope the weekend will be an antidote.
Thanks, Robin. I remain hopeful that the weekend will offer some kind of antidote…
Black was the first Zen (with the gold flowers) and you smell wonderful, spiderplant.
Yes, I do!
Hope that your weekend has started by now spiderplant!
Inspired by pyramus (at least by the lavender part of his Brin de Reglisse), I am wearing SL Encens et Lavande just because I wanted to. No mimosa here.
oh yummy, I love that one!
I am wearing Poeme, Lancôme. Apparently this has mimosa according to Fragrantica.
I went to an estate sale this morning because I saw that they had a bag I was eyeing. Apparently I wasn’t alone, there were 10 other people interested in it and I was late even though I was at the sale at 10.00 am ( starting time), instead I got a Hermes scarf at a very good price.
I hope you enjoy your beautiful new scarf, Hera. Do you now the name of the pattern?
It says Brezil detail on the scarf.
Sorry, Brazil (détail)
I googled it-beautiful 🙂
Poeme was gorgeous back in the day.
Twins!
Happy Friday!
SotCP Prada Infusions de Mimosa, from a generous NSTer.
Happy Friday!
HF to u2 LLJ !
I am CP compliant with Amarige Harvest Mimosa 2009. I got it some years ago in a swap here on NST and I love it. Yesterday’s light fixture replacement went smoothly; practice makes perfect I suppose.
I am wearing Mimosa Pour Moi, a fluffy springtime concoction of mimosa and pollen. It smells like sunshine looks, bright yellow.
I had a decant of that a few years ago and was sad that it had been dc’d.
It’s another freezing cold rain snow sleet hail sort of day. I was going to do Fleur de Cassie, but I needed the warmth of Le Lion. Eventually it will be spring here. I hope!
Le Lion is on my buy list. Have a nice weekend.
You smell wonderful!
I’m wearing JM Mimosa and Cardamon and drinking a cup of coffee in bed. We’re still on summer time so the mornings are quite dark at the moment as sunrise is around 8am. It must change back soon but at least it makes it easy to see the stars on clear pre-dawn mornings.
My sunrise is around 7:30 now.
I’ve saved Une Fleur de Cassie for today, so I’ll be smelling good as I do the supermarket shopping 🙂 .
Best-smelling shopper in the supermarket, no doubt, Gaynor!
It’s nice being the most elegant shopper
I found myself smelling my arm late last night watching The Pitt.
So I am going with Vanilla Diorama again today. It was wondeful and I am glad I have it.
Have a good Friday, all. Kittehs and doggos included.
Iirc, you have PdE Baume de Vanille, as well..? Which do you like better, or are they completely different kinds of vanillas? Asking for a friend!😉
Deva, they are very different to my nose.
Diorama is Dior DNA and has a wonderful ambery, warm spice to the vanilla.
PdE Balme seems cooler and balmier, not like any other vanilla I have and is going to be good for all year wear, more so than the Diorama.
Out of all the outrageous price increases I have seen over this last year and more, Dior Prive seems to still be affordable for a small bottle that I will use. Same for PdE pricing.
Hope this helps!
Yes, very helpful, thanks!
Teflon kitty has a new box to play in. She’s happy about that!
ofc!
SOTD = Ex Nihilo Sweet Morphine
Wonderful. I haven’t worn this in quite a few months (eh, actually a few years). On theme!
Here’s what I wanted to post yesterday before something ate my comment: it normally would be a gift article but almost 99.9% of the Wirecutter articles don’t allow this.
Dust happens — here’s how to keep it at bay:
1. Cut down on items in your home that hold on to dust and allergens.
2. Frequently wash your bedding and linens. Wash bedsheets once a week and changing towels every three days or so. (I’m 100% OK on the towels but need to be more conscientious about the bedding 😱.)
3. Dust regularly. Damp-dusting and open windows while cleaning. Also run your HVAC system for a few hours after cleaning to suck stirred-up dust into the filtration system.
4. Vacuum regularly to help reduce the amount of dust in your home.
5, Run an air purifier to cut down on dust buildup. An air purifier can also help reduce the allergic reactions that dust triggers by filtering airborne allergens, mold spores, pollen, bacteria, and smoke from the air.
Washing towels every 3 days?!? That seems excessive.
Do you mean you would use it longer or is every 3 days too often? Regardless, I have so many that I end up washing towels and such every 2-3 weeks.
I typically wash towels once a week.
I could be better on the bedding too. We use a lot of blankets and throws here.
I have throws which I need to wash more often !
Good suggestions/motivators! An air purifier is in my future!
Do it! I have a “one in every room” concept!
I’m predictably in Une Fleur de Cassie, for the glamorous task of cleaning up all the broken branches from yesterday’s excessive wind 😉.
The cloud of Une Fleur de Cassie that NSTers have collectively misted into being today has upped the world’s glamour by at least 1%!
Hope there wasn’t any other damage in your area besides the branches.
Miss Dior Originale EDT
Difficult to make a more beautiful fragrance IMHO💐
You smell wonderful! I cherish my bottle. I tend to think that this is a perfumista’s perfume. But now I want to test it with my nieces and nephews!
It’s turning out to be a beautiful spring day, and I am wearing the vernal SL Bas de Soie.
Yay, so glad someone had a beautiful spring day! We sure didn’t. Flowers are blooming though!
Caron Farnesiana, which is glorious and contains multitudes (of notes) but certainly one of them is mimosa. Happy Weekend, everyone.
I used to have some vintage but now I have none. I think it was maybe too much mimosa for me at the time but I think I would like it better now, since mimosa has grown on me a bit over the years 🙂
Prior to this cp, I never dreamed that so many fragrances contained a mimosa note, something I rarely heard of. And that includes my SOTD Guerlain Champs Elysees edp, a soft, powdery, very lovely floral perfect for Spring. It includes many, many scent notes, including mimosa. Perhaps because I’ve rarely worn this fragrance, or maybe I just don’t remember, but the note I smell the most is lilac, which I love. I usually wear lilac scents in May when my lilacs are ready to bloom and will certain wear Champs Elysees again.
As someone who rarely wears floral scents, I was introduced to this scent because a coworker wore it and smelled so good that I asked her what it was. I don’t remember where or when I purchased it but I did remember, just this morning, that on my one and only trip to France, I visited the Guerlain store on the Champs Elysees in Paris but I don’t think I purchased it then.
Happy Spring (or Happy Autumn) to all! Everything’s getting ready to burst into bloom here, and yesterday some daffodils surprised me with their presence and now grace my breakfast room table.💛
A good lilac note in perfume is surprisingly hard to come by. Enjoy!
You smell fabulous-CE in all its forms is probably a top five but at least a real(not one of twenty in my top ten) top ten.
I’m claiming two points today – one for Lush’s Mimosa body wash this morning, and and another for Dame’s Mimosa soliflore this afternoon. His soliflore is lovely.
Today’s tea is Clipper Ship’s caramel oolong. I had expected it to be caramel scented, but wasn’t expecting the caramel flavor to be as discernable as is it. I am pleasantly surprised. It can even take a splash of milk.
A few months ago, my mom got me a Favorite Daughter sweatshirt for my birthday (at my request). I have been LOVING wearing it when I see my sister because she gets huffy about it. Is there anything more than pushing your siblings buttons to get a reaction?! 😂 But we are celebrating my sister’s birthday tomorrow and I have a feeling my mom will be giving her the same gift. So my ability to claim favorite daughter status is coming to an end, sigh.
Bask in the glory while you can! And it’s entirely possible that you’re the best smelling daughter and for that you have no rival🥇💐
Ooh, I’ll take that crown!
Ooooooh, what is LUSH’s Mimosa body wash like?
I wish it was in the regular line up, or at least reliably in the or spring line up. Orange, elderflower, and mimosa flower. And no glitter, which I know is a no-go for some folks.
It was fantastic! And if I’d known I would have bought more before it was gone.
Thanks Vee and Robin!
I suspect your Mom has a very puckish sense of humor and I want to know if that same shirt appears!
It did not appear! Major plot twist! My sister opened her gift from my parents — it was not a sweatshirt — and then asked if she was getting one. My mom said they were sold out. Then my dad, who loves to stir the pot, said “why would we get you one? Vee is our favorite daughter.” (Not true, but very much something he would say to push buttons). Meanwhile I’m doing a little dance in my sweatshirt 😂 Ooh, sis was annoyed. 😂😂
I’m joining the Une Fleur de Cassie Club and will crown myself the best smelling person mailing packages at my local UPS👑
I’d bet that was true! 😁
It’s chilly here today! I had to turn off the A/C early this morning, and turn the heat ON a couple hours later. I think it got up to 50 degrees F this afternoon? 🥶🥶
Supposed to be 80 degrees here tomorrow. Mother Nature, go home! 🥵🥵
My Korres Coffee Beans Elasti-Smooth Body Butter mini arrived yesterday. It smells like a sweet vanilla cappuccino or latte. Rather nice, IMO. But if you are looking for a black coffee lotion, this ain’t it. I know a couple of people here had asked for info. Probably would pair nicely with YSL Black Opium and its flankers.
SOTD = Hermes Kelly Caleche EdP, from The Sample Stash. Many thanks to the NSTer who mentioned it has mimosa earlier this week. It’s perfect for today’s weather and has been on my FB wish list for a while.
That’s for reporting back on the body butter. I was thinking it might work well with the Black Opium line.
You’re welcome!
Your new body butter sounds delicious – I like anything coffee-scented, be it latte, cappuccino, or straight black (and, yes, I am a coffee drinker!☕️)
Hopefully Korres will make it a permanent offering. Sometimes the mini sizes are trial runs for their products.
Kelly Caleche is one of my first loves!
I saw an adorable travel spray of it on the Hermes US website. That’s the perfect size!
Twins!
Well howdy twin!
Ykies! That’s a sharp jump from 50 to 80.
Yep! But Colorado is noted for chaotic weather.
We had the same weather for once! And thanks for the report on the Korres.
It is rather strange that you and I were weather twins today.
My dog is almost done with his antibiotics, but his rash is still hanging on. It looks like I will have to take him in again.
It’s cool here, 34 degrees with flurries tonight.
I’m wearing Poeme for the cp. I mostly smell the tuberose and peach in it over anything else.
Has your dog been tested for allergies?
No he hasn’t. I am really unhappy with the last vet dr. ( little d on purpose) we saw at the office. I already told them next time I want a different one. I will call again on Monday.
Poor pup! Seconding Jalapeno’s rec on allergy testing. My nephew-dog gets a rash from eating grass. No way we would have figured that out without the allergy test.
Oy about the dog rash. I hope your next vet could be a Dr.!
I am so sorry about your pup! Our kitten had a weird nose rash *gross description follows* (on the pink part and up and around the side folds-very crusty but he never seemed bothered by it) but two antibiotic shots, about two weeks apart, did clear it up. The first shot had only a little effect, but the second shot gave rapid improvement and then healing and he’s been find ever since. I hope you will find a simple solution! In Poeme, you are smelling great!
Poor doggo. Hopefully the next visit will help.
For the CP, Kelly Caleche edt. I cannot pick out mimosa; I followed the lead of some other NST’ers this week, and had verified the presence of mimosa in my collection with Fragrantica. KC was a lucky Ebay find; a blind buy that I was impressed with upon first spray. I’ve mentioned before that Hermes and I got off to a bad start as the Jardins did nothing for me. I really tried, too. But then I got Jour d’Hermes, and Elixir des Merveilles and things looked up for our relationship! I find Kelly Caleche a very easy reach.
I love so many Hermes fragrances that I forget to wear KC, but it’s a great scent.
We are scent siblings today!
I’m in Une Fleur de Cassie from Frederic Malle. This one has been an acquired taste for me, but I’m really enjoying the sample vial I currently own.
Enjoy the weekend, all!
A taste I haven’t quite acquired yet, or hadn’t last time I smelled it…that is a real mimosa lover’s mimosa!
You have a great weekend too Jessica.