PSA: our next swapmeet will probably (with apologies, it is possible I will have to reschedule later in the month) start on Saturday, 3 October. I am hoping to post a new poll this coming Wednesday, and to possibly start to catch up with new perfume announcements in the meantime. (We are due for a quarterly damage poll soon as well, but I don't know if I'll manage that, we'll see.)
Meantime, our standard-issue open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the thing you've been wishing everybody would discuss in an open thread poll, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
Note: top image is 20190924-OSEC-PJK-03822_TONED [cropped] by U.S. Department of Agriculture at flickr; public domain.
Hi all, my SOTD is Kuumba Made Egyptian Musk lotion and Auric Blend Egyptian Goddess perfume oil. For any Egyptian Musk fans, this combo is pretty solid and non offensive.
Robin, as I have damage to report this quarter, I wouldn’t mind a delay!
I found a few perfumes to love by Parfums de Marly and my wallet is limping along right now.
If you found “a few”, I can imagine 🙂
I tried them in-store but then pulled the trigger at a discount online. I found the 75 ml size of Valaya Exclusif for $95 (instead of $420), because honestly, to me, anything over $175 is crazy pants.
I’ll try it, maybe purchase a decant, but full bottle for that much is a hard pass. 🙂
What a great buy, congrats!
With the cooler weather we’ve had here lately I’ve been craving darker, richer scents. Yesterday I dug out Gucci EDP (brown juice, clear bottle) and marveled at its depth and longevity. This morning I indulged in a layering of Cuir Mauresque and a few molecules of Rose Anonyme, one of my favorite combinations for my favorite time of year.
Cooler here too, definitely feels like fall! I have still not worn perfume in weeks but I’m starting to reach for the Sticky Dates shower gel more often 🙂
Akin to the Forest Fragrance Quest, you’re reminding me of my ongoing quest to find the perfect partner to soften Cuir Mauresque. I don’t have Rose Anonyme but I have some other roses I might try….next up, Perris Monte Carlo Rose Taif!
Oh good — let us know how it goes!
I remember that Gucci used to be very good, one of the long lost discontinued ones. It’s a long list and it makes me a bit afraid to get rid of anything!
That particular Gucci was so, so good. And a little goes a long way, at least for me.
Happy weekend!
Sotd is Guerlain L’Heure Bleu (2026). This continues to be a compliment magnet for me. Met a friend this morning and she immediately asked for the details of my perfume and took a pic of my screen so I realised she’s serious.
Then we went to grab lunch and this adorable server that I know (she notices that I smell different almost everytime we meet) said I smelled really good and asked about it too.
Robin, I have an idea for CP. Gatekeeping Friday. Wear a scent that you love so much you want to keep it all to yourself!
Great cp idea!
I second the gatekeeping CP idea! I have a few in mind already.
…and then never wear the actual scent – hide it from NST!
🤣
I love this CP idea too, and am currently in one that fits to a tee, without the need to hide it from NST or anyone else because it’s unobtainium — Dior Cuir Cannage. My biggest regret, as I limped along on decants until it was too late.
Maybe someone will have some at the Swapmeet. Not me alas.
Cloudy and cool here, too, and it’s laundry day. I’m wearing Shalimar Millesime Iris this morning.
Still waffling on sotd–it’s dreary & rainy, not cold but not warm either.
Did you see this announcement on Fragrantica about perfumer FK
rereleasing 13 classic Diors? Most commenters are rightfully doubting use of the word “restore”:
https://www.fragrantica.com/news/Dioriginals-Francis-Kurkdjian-Restores-13-Historic-Dior-Fragrances-26133.html
The comments are gold! I don’t feel the need to explore these, I’ll love and wear the three I own (Fahrenheit from the 1980’s, Dune, Dune Pour Homme (that fig note!!) to the very last dregs.
The only one that temps me is Diorling and that leather note. I have Diorissimo, Dioressence and a little pebble bottle of Diorama. And at what will likely be hefty prices, I can turn a blind eye toward the others.
Diorling split, anyone???
I did see that on IG! Not holding my breath
Happy Sunday NST!
Sotd Clean Nightgown by SpendingTwoStraightDaysinBed.
For those who recall I decided to go out Friday night to a nearby once in a lifetime event honoring a friend since age 15 who passed away in 2024, boy am I glad I did. Even though I’ve been in bed since getting home that evening and running a fever. Totally worth it. Will cherish the memories as long as I live. Especially spending it with friends from CT, TX, and AZ some of whom I hadn’t seen in 20+ yrs at least. And, while being hugged far and wide, so many complimented me on my Encens Mythique. A wonderful, blessed and fragrant night!
I’m so glad you enjoyed yourself and got to see old friends.
Keep resting!
Even fleeting happiness has some powerful healing in it. 🤗
I’m glad your trip resulted in such a wonderful and memorable experience and hope your resulting illness is very temporary and over quickly. I had a similar experience earlier this year at a cousin’s wake and was reunited with some cousins I hadn’t seen for years and years, especially one I was.close with years ago. Now I have someone to visit should I ever get to Nashville (on my bucket list).
Nashville and Memphis are on my bucket list too Laila
Feel better soon!
Sorry for the late reply but I deeply appreciate the good wishes for recovery jalapeño! You’re always supportive and a fragrant bouquet of a person all on your own!
Hope you’re feeling better, LesLiesse!
Sorry for the late reply DH but thank you deeply for your kindness and keeping the home fires burning for Robin!
I did some research in the field yesterday and sniffed several of the new-ish Chanel extraits. 😍 I am still sniffing 6 sprayed cards from yesterday and they have scented the whole downstairs. ehaeheh 🤣The SA sprayed cards for me using the new travel sprays. They had the full bottles w/ dabbers too but everything I sniffed had been sprayed so the cards really radiate. This was at a Chanel beauty boutique which can be intimidating but thankfully the SA was very nice and down to earth and seemed to appreciate my Chanel EDT/EDP/extrait commentary and analysis for the most part. 😅 heaheeh
Overall I think they are excellent. I am by no means a Chanel parfum expert but I have sniffed my share and owned a few. I think 1957, Coromandel and Cuir de Russie were stand outs and particularly well done. I believe this is the first time 1957 has been released as an extrait and it has amped leather and amber base notes which took me by surprise b/c I was never really interested in the EDP.
I had watched a YouTuber say that in the fall (not sure how soon) they would be releasing extraits for Comete and Le Lion and the SA confirmed that. The YouTuber also said the 15 ml size would be released before Xmas, I think, but the SA was not sure about the size or date. She was cagey when I asked if Chanel had had issues w/ the extrait bottle glass…many think glass issues contributed to the extrait disappearance and reintroduction. 😁 No. 5 extrait smelled great but Sycomore seemed worse for the wear in this iteration…I think Sycomore EDT is still the best.
I thoroughly enjoyed sniffing them…more than I thought I would. The quality and Chanel DNA, which to my nose is the airy aldehydic iris, really came through to my nose.
Thank you for this-I was depressed when Cuir de Russie parfum was discontinued. I’m glad it’s back. wondering what Le Lion is like in parfum-the EDP I have is very noticeable. I love it but put on about 5 sprays and went to yin yoga-I loved the effect but I never did it again. It was a new fragrance for me at that time and I had no idea how potent it was. Live and learn, right?
Most welcome. I am not sure if the SA mislabeled my cards after the fact but either way the CdR or Coromandel still smells AMAZING 3 days later. ehehe 🙂 All the card still smell great actually. And Le Lion is a beast as is…not sure what direction the extrait will go…
Thanks for the in depth Chanel reporting!
Most welcome and the cards still smelll great 3 days later.
Cool and rainy most of the day today, sure does feel like fall. I think this is the first day in ages windows are closed with no ceiling fans or a/c on and I dressed to stay warm. Feels really weird because early this week when we left for Cleveland it was still warm and muggy and summery here!
Home today still catching up on stuff. SOTD is finally a cool-weather scent, Hermes L’Ambre Des Merveilles, my first amber of the fall!
Happy fall week ahead, starts tomorrow!🍂🍁
Cool and wet here again too. Am wearing your scent today. I received it from a wonderful NSTer and think I will need to invest in another bottle.
Me, too. One of the few bottles I have that’s nearly empty and I have no BUB.
They are real reasonable at the discount sites right now.
I always wanted to try that Eau Claire des Merveilles or whatever it’s called but never got to it. Now you can’t find it.
It’s been nice not needing the A/C!
Quiet weekend in NW Arkansas. It is starting to look like much-needed rain and we are finally going to get out of the high-90’s for temps. Settling down to do some work I’ve been putting off with a cup of Harney Holiday tea and Hypnotic Poison.
My fave of the Poisons. You smell great, Sapphire!
Very busy work weekend. On divert again Friday and the beds barely have a chance to get cleaned before another patient arrives, and they’re arriving sicker than ever. Like, dang man! You have more admitting diagnoses than there are letters in the alphabet!
Lots of rain here which is so desperately needed and luckily it’s coming in moderate spurts over the past couple of days so no flooding issues here.
Night 3 of 3 and hoping it’s calmer tonight! Wearing the old tried and true CSP Apricot Vanille because I had two compliments over the past couple of nights while wearing it. It is cooling down, especially with the clouds and rain so I’m beginning to look towards my cold weather scents, but not quite ready yet. Something to look forward to!
Hope everyone had a weekend of R&R in the exact way that brings you the most comfort and peace! ✌️
Hope it’s a quiet night Deva!
Sending quiet nite vibes your way!🤞
Another work night for me, but I get tomorrow off. It’s cool here, in the low 60’s. I’m wearing Cuir de Lancome.
My Son is starting a 10 month career training course tomorrow. I really hope he does well and can gain long term benefits from it. I so want him to not follow in my footsteps. I’m excited for him to try something new.
Good luck to your son as he embarks on his future! With AI taking over so many jobs, today’s generation faces difficulties previous generations never imagined in their choice of career. I watched my own grandson’s twists and turns as he evaluated his career choices.
Best wishes to your son!
Hope this works out for your son!
Good luck to your son, lillyjo! Hope it is fruitful.
Fingers crossed for your son!
Good luck to your son!
Yay and best wishes for your son!
Got a call last week Saturday that my dad had had a heart attack, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and was being put on hospice. Had less than 24 hours to shut down the condo in Montréal and race 3200 miles back to San Francisco to see him. Three years ago my mother suddenly took a turn for the worse and I was not properly informed of how dire things were and arrived after she had passed away, so I didn’t want to take a chance this time. Dad is stabilized but no way to tell how long he has.
And in my haste, I packed a 15ml freshly made decant of SL Encens et Lavande, of which 10mls leaked out into my bag full of clothes and the bed of our camper where the bag was, so I’ve been reeking of that all week. Just got back to the San Diego house and will definitely be wearing something else tomorrow.
So sorry to hear about your dad — but I’m glad to hear you were able to get back to see him.
Thank you ❤️ I’m glad too.
Best wishes to your dad! Glad you were able to see him.
I’m glad you got there in time cazaubon. Hugs to you 🩷
So glad you were able to make the quick turnaround and get back to see your dad💕
And sorry to hear that Encens et Lavande, one of your favorites, did you no favors by leaking. I must say, though, you (and your belongings) smell amazing!
Yeah, $30 of precious perfume gone. Sad.
Very sad😔
Glad you got to be with your dad. Take care.
cazaubon I’m sending good energy to you-it’s awful when things go wrong with our loved ones health. Please look after yourself, too. Take care.
Sending you 🤗 🤗, sorry to hear your sad news but am glad you can be with your dad despite the difficulties that occurred.
My condolences to you and your family, cazaubon. You are a great daughter!
I am so sorry to hear!! Hugs
Sorry about your dad and I hope he recovers as well as he could. I used to be against hospice but now I am a convert.
They’ve been really great with him, making sure he’s cared for and comfortable.
Very sorry to hear about your father. I am glad you were able to go see him and that he has good care. Very stressful with the distance involved.
Apparently, this year fall arrived right with the astronomical autumn – today it became cooler and wet.
Since poor Robin is so busy, I’ve decided to do my own theme. Let’s see if I can do a patchouli week. Today it’s Lush Karma (solid) + Diptyque Eau Capitale. Karma overpowered Eau Capitale!
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Yesterday my town was under attack. Nobody died, but a plant was destroyed, and the roof and some of the window panes in one residential building were damaged. I really have no words to express how I feel.
I’ve been thinking about you because I hadn’t seen you post recently. I’m relieved and happy to see you here today. Those are the only words I have. 🙁
💗
I’m glad to see you here Glannys.
Thank you! I’m glad to be here.
So nice to see you, Glanny. I will join you in a week of patchouli💕
Yay! Bring your patch!
I started the day with my homemade patchouli body oil. It’s just the right concentration so as not to overwhelm and gives me a warm patch-y feeling all day long.
It definitely counts!
I’ve been keeping track of happenings there via embedded war correspondent Phil Ittner and can only imagine how traumatic your experience has been but glad you are safe🤗. On a perfume note, I could easily do your patchouli theme, too – but for a month, not just a week!😻
Join us!
Glannys there are no words. Sending love to you. I’m glad you are safe.
Glannys, thinking of you daily and praying for your (and everyone’s) well being.
Sending you all my thoughts and prayers for safety during this horribly difficult time.
I think of you often. Always good to hear from you.
It’s been a while since you last posted. Every time I hear news about Ukraine, I think of you and hope that you are safe. Thanks for popping in.
So glad to hear you are safe. I read a lot from Timothy Snyder about Ukraine, not to mention that I live next door to the Ukrainian cathedral in town, and I always am holding my thumbs for you when I read / hear what’s going on.
Love Timothy Snyder!!
I’m in CSP Amour de Cacao as I head to bed after a LONG night. I really enjoyed my coworkers the past couple of nights. The patients, not so much. A very unpleasant group and I was happy to say goodbye to all but one of them.
Current mood:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcTIHI3h7ZK/?stkn=bzUwcDY5NnAxY20z
Happy Monday! 🦝
Sleep well!
I shake my head at humanity sometimes, Deva. People should treat their nurses with gratitude and thanks. They could be all that stand between themselves and the Grim Reaper.
It boggles my mind that patients can be unpleasant to those who are caring for them.
Well, a fancy niche and high end perfume store just opened up in my city and it’s going to be bad for my wallet – I’ve already grabbed one of the 10 mil minis they had for MDCI (Invasion Barbare) and may have to check out others, and I’ve chosen the perfume I’m getting for my birthday (Paraphrase Grasslands, a lovely hay and honey scent and a Canadian brand to boot). Very dangerous but I can’t complain! it’s so nice to be able to just go in a smell something rather than waiting for samples to come in the mail.
How fun! Enjoy your new perfume!
How fun! And your new perfume sounds wonderful. My ears perked at “hay and honey”😋😋
Great news for perfumistas citywide, Desirae. Enjoy your ‘in-nose’ browsing.
Which city? I’m very interested in a Canadian brand perfume named Grasslands!
Looks like Paraphrase Perfumes are made in Edmonton, though not sure where the shop selling them is. (Apparently there’s a shop that sells them not a block from my house, but I’ve never heard of it? Looks like that’s just an online store.)
How cool!
I’m procrastinating on making a phone call. I will do it as soon as I post this, I swear!
My sotd is Devotion.
Well, you smell good! Now, go make your call.
Done!
Make that call!
I did it!
Good for you! I just got another harrassing letter from the California State Franchise Tax Board, who seems to not recall that I don’t live in California and don’t owe them any money. More crap I don’t want to deal with. I’m betting you are dealing with similar crap!
Indeed it is crap!
I am still procrastinating on making a phone call…
The worst part is being on hold, then transferred. Only to get a person that can’t or won’t help you.
Good luck with your call!
Melograno body oil..its a very nice jojoba body oil
Light fragrance..not greasy!
I think this will be great going into the colder months.
I’m venturing back to the office today after the worst cold of my life – at nearly 63, I believe I have sufficient experience to make that assessment 🙂 .
I’ll wear Miss Dior, my bottle from 2010 is getting well down. I’ve got a BUB standing by.
Glad you are better and ready to step back into the world, but please do it slowly and take care. You smell wonderful! I have an old splash bottle of Miss Dior in what I remember being called the ‘saddlebag’ bottle, don’t know how old it is, been wearing Miss Dior since I was a young teen!
Glad you’re feeling better, Gaynor. Hubs & I are getting our flu shots this week.
Wow, that was a really nasty cold!
Glad you are feeling better!
Glad you are on the mend and yay for your BUB!
It’s truly fall here, the maple is losing its leaves and I need a sweater in the morning. SOTD is SJP Stash, one of my fall favorites.
Very sad to have to return to San Diego so soon and miss out on the beautiful fall weather in Montréal. I will enjoy vicariously through your post!
I’m sorry about your dad, T. I hope he’s comfortable.
Thank you, he’s stable, just very tired and weak.
Happy International Day of Peace (I wish!🤞). It’s cool and cloudy and drizzly here today, but (supposedly) the rain is done for awhile although it will continue to be quite cool – temps barely reaching the mid-60’s – all week.
The thought of peace and the gray cool weather prompted my choice of SOTD, EL Sensuous. I’ve always loved this one, and its cozy honeyed warmth of what is to me a skin scent offers just the right comfort that suits the day. I’ll be working on putting away the summer decor and wardrobe and slowly getting into fall most of this week.
Wishing ☮️ ✌️ to all!
It’s going to be nice to have a break from the rain.
I wish you could send your rain here!
Inspired by Laila, who I believe wore it last week, I’ve gotten out my Brosseau Ombre d’Or. It’s probably more a late spring scent, dozens of flowers (ylang, lily of the valley, rose, mimosa & more), a teensy bit of spice, amber, and a musk I can get along with. From the 1990s & long gone. Beautiful bas-relief glass floral pattern on the bottle. Very soft and cozy, like liquid sunshine. Happy Monday everyone.
I’m not familiar with that one but I looked it up and it sounds lovely. I’ve enjoyed all the Brosseau’s I’ve tried and, yes, the bottles are beautiful!
Your perfume sounds wonderful.
I don’t remember seeing it around here. I know the original, and there was a blue one I think.
Thank you lillyjo. Yeah this bottle is clear glass but the flowers are frosty. I also like the original and have a sealed small bottle somewhere that I should bring out. Such pretty rose and sandalwood!
I’m wearing Trudon Revolution today, pretending it is fall even though it is still hot and humid, ugh.
Thank you to everyone who posted kind comments about my dad.
Catching up on NST today. I read your previous comment and am glad that you were able to get to your Dad in time. Hugs.
Thank you ❤️
Are you here until Spring now?
( in the States, I mean.)
Yes, until March.
Had a busy weekend. On Saturday, my brother did an oil change on my car, then checked the battery charge and all the other fluids. Plus he filled the tires with air. We both wanted to get it dealt with while the weather was still nice. October can be very fickle here. Then I did a Costco run afterwards. Rather irritated to see a bunch of Xmas stuff out already.
Yesterday was catching up on the tasks I didn’t get to on Sunday. Mostly laundry.
I am noticing a tinge of coolness in the morning air here now, and the light has changed. Autumn is here.
SOTD = commando, but wearing Josie Maran Vanilla Vibezzz body butter in the usual spots. Time to swap out some of my lotions.
It sounds like a productive weekend.
Do you know how the Super El Nino is supposed to affect your weather? I’m supposed to be warmer and drier. I don’t believe it. I’m already cold, and fighting turning the heat on. It’s currently 55 degrees here.
It’s supposed to be very wet and rainy here on the California coast, with big storm surges. Fortunately I live on a big hill above the ocean, so we should remain high and relatively dry.
Colorado is going to be split as far as Super El Nino impacts. Western Colorado is supposed to be warmer and wetter. The mountains are predicted to get more snow than they did last year, which is A Good Thing. Eastern Colorado is a mixed bag.
Of course, none of this is set in stone. We might get nothing at all.
All I can say is that in Peru, the dry season was quite wet, and our trip was interrupted by three different landslides. Apparently it’s linked to the Super El Niño? Still wrestling with the travel insurance to get reimbursed…sigh.
You just reminded me I need to do a bunch of the car stuff …
It’s still lovely here, though it is supposed to turn in a few days, so I went big with multiple sprays of Jil Sander No. 4 today.
I’m sitting outside in the dark right now, trying to make the most of the decent weather. We had a nice short hike up in the mountains this weekend while Ockeghem Teen was on the North Shore for a symphony retreat. Anything to get out before it starts raining. Also it’s amazing how much easier it is to hike uphill at 1100m, instead of 3800m. I have newfound appreciation for this, after Peru, and I am bounding up the hills.
Work continues to be terrible, though apparently it won’t directly impact me until early next year. At this point, I’m just slow walking all my projects and trying to enjoy the decent weather we have left. Fortunately Ockeghem Teen’s school schedule has been figured out, as of today. Now we just have to start the university applications…sigh.
University already! Time sure does fly.
Many hours of sleep later, I feel almost normal.🙃
Cool and misty this morning, which called for a nice breakfast of old school oatmeal, chopped apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar to warm the belly. It rained off and on all weekend into Monday, which I’m very happy about. Still wafting Amour De Cacao from yesterday but I’m going to probably go with a more fall appropriate scent today, I’m just not sure what I’ll pick a this point. Leaning towards some version of Shalimar. It’s been awhile and past time to get reacquainted. Lots to do today, but currently headed out to walk the dog.
Have a great Tuesday all. ✌️
The oatmeal sounds lovely!
Happy Tuesday!
Thank you all who left kind replies to my yesterday’s comment. Love you all! 🥰
I am continuing with my patchouli week. EL Knowing (old version, of course) + a little of Aromatics Elixir. Plenty of patchouli, oakmoss and aldehydes in both!
Glannys you’ve prompted me to reach for my Fragonard Patchouli. A pretty little thing from Grasse. I could barely smell it after five minutes but two people told me I smelled good so maybe I’m anosmic or it has a lot of ISO E Super that I can barely smell but radiates to others.
What a shame you can barely smell it!
Catching up on comments and sending hugs and strength, Glannys. ❤️ My best friend’s mom wore Knowing years ago and I am tempted to see if she has an old, nearly forgotten bottle hiding somewhere for me to now enjoy. ehaeheh Gluttony is a sin I must remind myself. 😉
Thank you! I love old Knowing, but fear it will disappear soon, with the new Legacy line being here.
Gluttony might be my favorite sin! 😂
I’m wearing 4160 Tuesdays Hush Hush parfum today. In other news, I got some of the B&BW Almond Croissant lotion. Yum yum.
how is your dad, cazabon?
He is stable, just really tired.
I am your twin in Almond Croissant today!
You smell great. Glad you got to see your father and that he is stable. I am going to have to make a B&BW pilgrimage to sniff Almond Croissant…several people have mentioned it.
Yes, yum yum to the Almond Croissant; I just recently got it free with a coupon. Haven’t worn it yet but now that it’s cooler I will soon. Definitely planning to get more of it.
We continue to have cool, cloudy mornings and sunny afternoons, so I’m in another seasonal favorite, TF Noir Pour Femme.
Question for those of you familiar with reading French: is it customary to initial-cap words in titles or captions that equate to small words that we wouldn’t typically capitalize in English (for, to, from, etc)? I don’t know why, but my inclination is to initial-cap such words in French perfume names, but not necessarily in English perfume names.
I’m wearing White Cube today.
Oooh, I need to pull mine out.
Bengale Rouge today! 🐈🔥
And my Chanel extrait cards from Saturday sniffing are still going strong! 🥰
Perfume really is the ultimate mood regulator for me…coffee and dark chocolate are close seconds. 😆
I agree with coffee and dark chocolate (and I might add cookies!) as mood regulators but I think for me perfume reflects my mood rather than regulates it; but regardless I always find it comforting
So you’re getting along better with Bengale Rouge?
I’m on the patchouli train in Nombril Immense. I love this fragrance and should wear it more. Perfect for a fall day.
“I should wear it more” is such a long list for me.
I was thinking that exact same thing when I posted my sotd😊
Never tried this one, but based on the notes and reviews, I would enjoy it too!
Still cool and cloudy today with ‘spotty drizzle in distant suburbs. My hand reached for an old fall favorite, BBW’s long d/c Fresh Vanilla, vanilla with a bit of caramel and praline to sweeten it a bit but not to the point of being a gourmand, just warm and cozy. Perfect for today!
Volunteer afternoon for me at our library restocking our resale area and, yes, I came home with yet another book that ‘begged’ me to bring it home with me. 😀
Happy fall!🍂🍁
I’m really fighting to not turn the heat on this week. It’s getting into the 40’s at night and low 60’s during the day. I just made some pizza rolls in the oven, so that helped. Lol.
I used my Almond Croissant body products today. I don’t really have a perfume to match it. I mismatched with Natori. It just called my name. Natori might go well with the Blackberry Jam, but I haven’t opened it yet.