It’s Hump Day and the second day of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. (Musical birthdays today: John Lomax, Ray Charles, John Coltrane, Julio Iglesias, Bruce Springsteen, Ani DiFranco.) What fragrance are you wearing?
I've been commando since August 27.
Reminder: Personal matters are taking up most of my time right now. I will post when I can, and not post anything when I am too busy. We are also fresh out of community projects, and I will restock them when I can. I am also very behind on reading comments.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2026, where I'll occasionally manage to have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: top image is J20150917-0042—Symphyotrichum lentum—RPBG [cropped] by John Rusk at flickr; some rights reserved.
I have not reached a point in my life where I have multiple doctors appointments in one day…
Melograno body oil..this is one of my favorites for my skin if you like jojoba oil. And the scent is so subtle. Perfect from going from office to office….
The UN is in session to I would say that the traffic is making my head explode..but at least my skin is soft and I smell good.
Any time the UN is mentioned, I think of the line from North by Northwest, when Roger Thornhill (referring to Lester Townsend) says “our friend who’s assembling the General Assembly.”
It’s frustrating for New Yorkers. There are all these security measures for diplomats and dignitaries at their respective consulates, which block traffic. But we often wonder if they truly believe they’re more important than they actually are. I just passed by a famous actor walking to the local bodega, and we didn’t even care
Lol, who was it?
Lenny Kravitz
I realized I wrote actor, but I meant musician
I wouldn’t have cared either.
I never saw anyone famous during the trips I took to NYC.
I am still doing patchouli week.
Today I am wearing Diptyque Tempo.
Elegant, powdery patchouli – dry and aromatic, but also with a noticeable “sophisticated makeup” feel. Kind of in the same ballpark as Shalimar Parfum Initial and Chanel 31 Rue Cambon.
It could be a good signature scent for someone: it works well as a daytime scent but can also be worn in the evening, if understated elegance is your vibe.
Tempo was one of the quickest decant thunks I have ever had.
At work today, but I’m hoping I can get away with one discreet spritz of “Une Rose” under my shirt.
A lovely dark rose scent for late September. Hope you were able to fly under the perfumed radar with it.
No complaints from anyone so far!🤞
Only perfume envy, I’m sure🌹
I’m up early to deal with some family stuff, and since my bathrobe had traces of Monserrat’s Osmanthus lingering on it, I sprayed some more and that’s my SOTM.
I love when my PJs have scents on them
Me too!
I am wearing L’Artisan’s Jour de Fete, which feels perfect for a sunny Sept day when I have a lot to do. Hope everyone’s day is going well fr them!
You too
Sounds good.
Following Glannys in patchouli today with Coco Noir body cream and perfume.
oh you d smell awesome! I love your SOTD.
Thanks, Carole.
Happy Wednesday Perfume People! It’s still grey and damp here, a bit PNWish and I’m not complaining. Lovely to walk outside and not become immediately incinerated by the sun and heat.
Today I decided to let my Loud Perfume Flag fly with Amouage Fate Woman. I’ve hardly made the tiniest dent in this bottle, so I guess I don’t wear it as often as I think I do. Anyway, it’s lovely for this time of year, a bit of narcissist of a perfume which makes sure everyone stops and pays attention to it when it enters the room. Definitely not a safe choice for a work perfume. Over on Fragrantica someone made the comment…
“but Fate Woman isn’t veering, it’s destination is classic French and it gets there with the speed and force of a train.”
What’s not to love about that? 🙃 Also, apparently it’s hard to find now because there were Fragrantica people looking to buy it, and willing to pay exorbitant prices ($600/bottle). Probably discontinued at this point. I’ve had this bottle for quite a long time now and it’s like brand new. It reminds me of l’Elephant in that it’s a spicy amber/oriental that has nuclear longevity and strength. It’s not as sweet and chewy as l’Elephant but just wonderful for what it is. Happy to have my bottle, which is one of the prettiest bottles I own. 😍
Yes, Fate is discontinued and highly sought after, enjoy it! I think I’ll wear it as soon as this unpleasant heat and humidity is past.
Lucky you, having a FB of Fate Woman! It is gorgeous.
I am in a Meo Fusciuni I got my last trip to Fumerie but heaven help me I cannot recall the name.
I’m in White Cube today, inspired by Foxbins yesterday. The weather here is about to turn, after a beautiful couple of weeks. The high school music portable behind my house is listening to recordings of Christmas carols at high volume right now, so I guess it’s time to get in the spirit of…well, at least fall.
I have five vacation days I have to burn by the end of the year or else I lose them. Trying to figure out what to do with them — should I be selfish and go on a solo trip, like I did last year? (Mr. Ockeghem did spend most of May tramping around Europe to various conferences…) Or do I put the money towards a family ski vacation, which at this late booking point is going to be crazy expensive for what it is? Or do I just take scattered Fridays off and stay home? Decisions, decisions.
I’m wearing Hush Hush parfum again, it’s become a favorite.
Your SOTD gives me am immediate Deep Purple earworm. Fortunately for me, I like the song.
Robin, I hope you get time to sit down and catch your breath or go for a walk in a garden. Spring brought a dusting of snow to the hills yesterday and a cold, biting wind so the look du jour still features merino layers and puffer jackets though more and more flowers are blooming, with one of my favourite fragrances the pittosporum (lemonwood or tarata) which smells a lot like Devotion perfume. I’m wearing Pause which fits this “ not quite” time of year..daylight savings begins this weekend so the evenings will be lighter though not quite warm enough to want to be outside.
Meanwhile, tonight will be the first sunset here that occurs before 7pm. The shorter days are definitely noticeable.
Today’s patchouli equation – Patchouli + Roses = L’Artisan Voleur de Roses, layered with my homemade patchouli oil.
I bet you smell amazing today.
I’m still not fully recovered from my cold, but definitely improving. I’m celebrating spring (a cool morning, but bright sun) in the lovely green Scherrer.
SOTD = Roberto Greco Rauque
Mmmm … lovely! From a decant from allo!
My BIL’s surgery went well except he still keeps burping (GERD). The doctor said it was “normal” although hopefully it will go away soon, within the next week.
This is another gift article from the New York Times. Imagine a whole new species of cat! I would love to keep one here (NOT) 🐈⬛.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/science/tilcayo-new-cat-species-bolivia.html?unlocked_article_code=1.CFE.yZrw.FTxWpdS18EVh&smid=nytcore-ios-share
I saw a different article about the new cat species in the past week, and “Squee’d!” about the cuteness!
Glad to hear that your BIL’s recovery is going relatively well (no pun intended… it just slipped in!)
Glad the surgery went well, wishing him a speedy recovery!
Been taking care of unpleasant things in the past couple of days. Yesterday I finally took care of that phone call I had been procrastinating. It was every bit as annoying as I thought it would be and lasted almost 35 minutes. However, I ended up getting my locksmith fee from July refunded, so I guess it wasn’t all bad.
Today was my dentist appointment to deal with a cracked molar. Not nearly as many needles as I had initially feared. Thankful for that! So far, I haven’t needed any Advil for post procedure discomfort. And the dental hygienist smelled wonderful! I gave her a perfume compliment and asked what she was wearing. She said it was Miss Dior.
Tomorrow is a vet appointment for Teflon kitty. She’s been acting strange lately. Hopefully nothing major is bothering her.
SOTD = commando, because dentist.
Vibes for you and Teflon kitty.
Thank you! I still haven’t needed to take any Advil yet. It’s amazing how much dental technology has advanced in the last 10 years or so.
You’ve been busy!
There’s so many versions of Miss Dior, we will never know exactly what she was wearing.
Good luck at the vets tomorrow!
Thanks lillyjo! It was nice talking perfume with someone IRL today.
Glad your dentist appointment wasn’t as bad as you thought it would be + Miss Dior!
And sending good kitty thoughts for Tef’s appointment tomorrow🐈💗
I was wondering what the perfume was, because what I was smelling reminded me of the first Jimmy Choo EdP. Or the first version of Flowebomb, when it actually had noticeable floral notes. A very nice, slightly sweet floral patchouli.
Ugh, missed the “Flowerbomb” typo above!
Oy about the dental appointment but glad it went well. Hopefully Teflon gets the same grace!
Kitteh update below!
Crummy sleep last night, then strength training and a haircut. I’m ready for a nap. SOTD is Tauer Une Rose Chypree.
You smell great!
Hope you get a decent night’s sleep tonight. Sleep deprivation sucks.
Nap twins.
Switched to MdO Santal Nabatea for the evening. So lovely.
I wish I bought this when Etiket was still around-you smell divine and hope the sandal wood gives you serenity .
Still cool and cloudy today, although for a brief 1/2 hour or so this afternoon we had blue sky, puffy white clouds, and 🌞 . Supposedly the temps and times of 🌞 will increase incrementally over the next few days. Whoopee!
SOTD is Pacifica Tibetan Mountain Temple, inspired by a yoga class at my library. I love the ginger and incense in this. Slowly getting back in the yoga groove as our teacher hurt her shoulder and was off most of the summer.
Wishing all a good night! 😴 💤
Thursday morning scent is 24, Faubourg, layered with all the chemicals I’m about to use doing my nails. That and rearranging furniture are how I express my “creative side”. 😂
🤣🤣🤣
Happy Thursday!
Patchouli scent of the day: Coromandel.
I wish I would smell this on another person-you do smell amazing, Glannys !
I went to bed last night still intensely wafting Fate. She’s like the perfume version of Joan Crawford. Very dominating.
This morning I’m going with SHL 777 Taklamakan because it’s just gorg! I have a full bottle of this only because a very kind and generous NSTer sent it to me years ago and I’ll never forget her. If you’re reading this, thank you over and over again! It’s very well loved, and I hope you’re doing well all these years later. 🥰
If you’re raw dogging life with no insurance, I found out (to my everlasting surprise) that Walgreens offers free flu vaccines whether you have insurance or not. Usually, if you don’t have insurance it’s 120-150 bucks. I don’t think they advertise this, but if you’re in an insurance black hole like me, it behooves you to check it out. 💉
Happy Thursday, all. The sun is out and even though my knee is giving me fits, doggo and I are going for a walk about. 🚶🏻♀️🐕
Hey, thanks for the info on Walgreens flu shots.
Yeah, I walked in expecting to spend money but they told me they used “a free flu voucher.” Color me delighted! ☺️
I’m in a bit of Celine Cologne Celeste. I really love this scent. I started the day unscented cause my cat was having issues-had to take her to the vet. They think she tangled with another cat. I couldn’t get her to eat or dink. As soon as she got there they open a slender package of something that smelled awful-and she ate! I was so glad. I then went to work and I can’t wait to see her when I get home.
Sending feel better soon wishes to your kitty from 😻😽😸!
Vet trip twins! Hope your kitteh is feeling better ASAP.
I hope she feels better soon!
Thank you all for the good wishes-she’s back to her normal saucy self! She stayed close to me once I got home from work-one paw on me at all times 🙂 Jalapeno hope Teflon kitty has same good results 🙂
Vibes for your kitty!
Slept like a rock last night and I feel great today. SOTD is Safran Troublant, I think it’s perfect for fall.
Wearing Adorem for the patchouli note and so much more!
I am not familiar with this one, but based on notes, it’s delicious (assuming it’s NEZ).
Yes, it’s a NEZ 1+1 fragrance. It was a collaboration between Fabrice Pellegrin and a French chef to evoke the color Black. Persolaise was a huge fan.
I’m still struggling to throw off the last of my cold, but I’m feeling so much better than I was.
It’s Friday and the sun is shining, so the world is looking good, and I’m wearing Ormond Jayne’s Ta’if.
Yay for Sun!
It has been getting ridiculous on my side as I STILL haven’t tried Crush Absolu yet so I just ordered a sample. But it’s not like I live anywhere near a Chanel Boutique so the only thing I can ever do is go online and order.
I haven’t posted anything in days but I have worn a Chanel perfume every day: 22, Gabrielle parfum, 19, Coco Mad parfum, 18 and so on.
I must say each and every time I wear a Chanel perfume I feel “complete”. Exactly a week ago I wore Beige and I have had an evening of absolutely melting in awe. I am not ready to break open my Beige pure parfum (I am a hoarder of my favorite things) but I had a decent of the Eau de Parfum and I cannot even tell You how much I enjoyed it. I am putting pennies aside so I can purchase another bottle of the Beige parfum so I can “have one, open one”. I am crazy like that, I know.
I’ve had an A+ day today and just wanted to share it with all of you:
– Started the day with a fantastic 📕 book discussion at my library.
– Blue sky + 🌞 for most of the afternoon.
– BBW has body lotions and body creams on sale for $4.95 (all except the Fruit Fusion line and including the Aromatherapy line) thru the weekend. With the sale + my coupons I got a bagful (including the much coveted Almond Croissant – I already have the body spray from a previous sale – + a free body size spray), all for less than $25! 🥰
– But best of all, my White Sox clinched a wildcard playoff spot this afternoon and, minutes later, so did the Cubs, so all Chicago baseball ⚾️ fans are celebrating today! 🥂(My Sox still have a chance to win the ALCS Division as well🤞.)
SOTD is just a tiny spray of Miss Balmain, a nice leathery chypre for the fall. But now I’ll be looking for which of my fragrances to coordinate with the Almond Croissant.🤔
Congratulations to all the Chicago baseball fans! You all did good! ⚾⚾⚾
Congrats on the wins!
I’m planning on going to BBW this weekend.
Laila, what a fantastic post! Go Chicago! Enjoy every minute of joy!
A quick update about Teflon kitty. She has yet another ear infection. But at least the time between them has been increasing, and the severity of them is decreasing. Got a new medication this go-round. Thankfully, I only have to administer it once a day. The vet also cleaned out a ton of nasty looking gunk from Tef’s ears today.
As for me, my mouth is a little tender where I had the dental work yesterday. Not surprised about that.
Also had the semi-annual apartment inspection this afternooon. Neither Teflon nor I cared much for the smoke/fire alarms being tested. The cat has had a rough day. 😾😿🙀
SOTD = commando twins with Robin.
Sending 🤗 🤗 to both you and Teflon Kitty and special good ear-health vibes to Teflon Kitty from 😻😽😺.
Appreciate the good vibes!
I hope tomorrow is uneventful and relaxing for you both!
Thanks, me too! My sleep schedule has been all kinds of messed up this week.
Ouch about Teflon kitteh’s ear infection and hopefully the time between this and the next one is even longer!
She looked kinda bad on Tuesday. I was worried it might be something worse. Glad that wasn’t the case.
So glad you both got treated. Hope kitty’s ears give you no more grief. As for the teeth I feel you, too-how can I brush and floss and still have so many issues? I’m finding this stage of life challenging, for sure. Take care and hope you’re both 100 percent very soon 🙂
The tooth I had a crown put on was a known issue. Amalgam fillings can cause teeth to crack after a while, especially if they are large and old. Hopefully it will be several years before I have to deal with something like this again.
Vibes for both of you!
Thank you cazaubon!
Wow, that’s a really rough triple for you and TK. Here’s to serenity through the weekend and beautiful fragrance when you’re ready.
So far, it’s been easier to give Teflon her new ear goop than the other stuff. Hope that continues!
It’s been a long week for me. I’m usually pretty good about house keeping but I have been working weird hours. The laundry pile is getting pretty big.
Yesterday I wore Dune and today I am wearing YSL Libre Platine.
Eeeek about the laundry pile. Coincidentally, I just did my one load this afternoon!
Hope your laundry pile doesn’t become a mountain!
Well you smell fantastic at all times, lilyjo:)
Lillyjo, you smell gorgeous!
Original L’Heure Bleue today. Busy day with lots of presenting (virtually, so I can wear what I want) and running around (grad photos for the kid…still hard to believe we’re at that point).
Oooh, ockeghem, you smell divine.
I’m in Mila Schon’s original fragrance for women today, from a large mini. She was an Italian designer and this is a 1980 floral chypre that is eerily beautiful. Someone on Basenotes described it as: ‘a glorious spice/fruit/flower/animal/moss/resin/wood concoction’ and that’s about right.
From that description, it sounds like a ‘kitchen sink’ heavy melange, but it’s actually quite elegant and speaks with a soft, cultured voice, though it has good longevity. It reminds me a bit of Diorella mixed with Deneuve. I bought it at an antique mall decades ago (pre-iphones) so couldn’t look it up and had never heard of the perfumer, but I fell in love instantly with the way it smelled. I’ve never had a full bottle but have gone through several minis. While I love French perfume, there is a special spot in my heart for the Italians, they have a deft, intuitive hand and love their aromatics, spice, woods, & resins.
It’s a windy and rainy Friday morning here and I’m in SMN Eva, which feels very elegant.
Going along with Glannys this week in patchouli. Today is Encens Mythique.
Patchouli incense twins!
Hi twin👋
Kris, you smell gorgeous!
Thanks, dear ♥️
And on Friday I am finishing patchouli week with Portrait of a Lady.
Glannys, you smell gorgeous!
Love this one. May wear it tomorrow.
Gorgeous rose in that one too!
Wearing Fzotic Creosote from a sample and comparing it to Byredo De Los Santos. Notably the big ambroxan note in De Los Santos is absent in Creosote. You can smell the higher quality of ingredients in Creosote.
I haven’t tried all the Fzotic line, but the ones I’ve tried I’ve really liked because they are so nuanced. I wouldn’t mind a travel spray (7-10ml) size coffret of everything in this line.
Wearing a favorite today- ELDO Fils de Dieu layered over BBW ginger oil and orange body products. It’s a nice combo since the body product are more gingery than orange on me. The bit of ginger and citrus in FdD is the cherry on top. 5⭐️ Combination!
Apropos of nothing, on my way back to my rig after my flu vax the other day, a gentleman was parked next to me and commented on the fact that I was from Florida. We started a little chat session and come to find out his granddaughter just graduated from the same college I went to, majoring in aquatic technologies, then moving back home and switching to equine therapy. Who would have thought in a random Walgreens parking lot in some dusty South Dakota town I’d meet up with someone with connections to my Alma Mater? He wore a floppy felt hat with an hand beaded band that I noticed right away. Interestingly (or maybe not for the reader) he introduced himself as High Country and told me the story of his naming ceremony out on the reservation. Anyway, I find these chance meetings as I travel along very inspiring and a nice way to make a small connection in my very solitary life. ☺️
Happy weekend!
I had a mini of the BBW orange ginger and luckily found the body cream and body lotion yesterday at their special sale. I like to wear a bit of that for yoga.
Loved your ‘chance’ encounter story. Years ago we visited NYC and had dinner at a popular Italian restaurant (can’t remember its name now). Seated a short distance away from us in this large restaurant were 2 guys, one of whom was wearing a Sox cap. So, of course, on our way out I had to stop and say hello to a fellow Sox fan. Turns out he wasn’t just from the Chicago area, he was from my own town and lived just 7 blocks away from me! A chance meeting in the middle of NYC!
I love stories like that! 🥰
I love that you had that interaction. Good people are good for the soul.
Chilly, windy, and wet here, I am staying home and adding clothes to my wardrobe app. I am pretty sure it can pick better outfits than I can. I’m wearing Bellodgia today.
Saturday morning, the sun is shining and my cold is finally gone – things are looking good!
I’m wearing Dioressence, from the Les Créations de Monsieur Dior range. I’ve been meaning to buy this for a while, and decided now was the time when I read that a new version was coming.
I’ve never smelt the original, the new one might be wonderful, but I like this as it is right now 🙂 .
Last night likewise today in the morning I wore Chanel #22 Eau de Toilette (white case). Oh!! Per-fe-ction. Wow. I am so lucky, so blessed to be one of the people that admire this gem. So #22 is an aldehydic bomb and I know and understand that it’s not for everyone. To me #22 is an absolute perfection: aldehydic, powdery, floral with this special, subtle incense in the base. But You know what guys? I own #22 in all strengths and variations (including pure Parfums) but the white case Eau de Toilette specifically LASTS ALL DAY. It just lasts and lasts and lasts. Smells divine. I spray 3 sprays and I cannot even tell You how much I love and enjoy that beautiful cloud. When I decide this is the one I’m going to wear on a certain day – I’m already excited before I put it on. Anyways I just got off work – off ton shower – and then I’m going to wear it again tonight.
In addition to today being Dolly Parton Day (9 – 25), it’s also National One Hit Wonders Day, according to the radio. So many songs I like fit the definition. Currently “Sausalito Summernight” by the group Diesel is playing. 🎶🎶
Cool and rainy here this afternoon. I actually needed to wear wool socks today. Teflon kitty and I have enjoyed a lazy day of relaxation.
Hope you all have something to look forward to this weekend!
SOTD = commando.
I’m looking forward to the weekend off, and Laundry!
Whoo hoo!
Checking in late.
Today I wore MJ Decadence.
I stopped by Sephora after work to smell some new releases. I can’t say that anything caught my attention. The new less expensive Killians were ok but seemed really thin to me. I am pretty tired tonight and don’t even know the names of what else I tried.
We’re back to cloudy and cool today, barely a peak of 🌞, but on our way home from dinner at our favorite seafood restaurant (locally-owned for 75 years!) the almost-full-moon graced us with its presence several times before the clouds covered it again. A beautiful evening treat!🌕
I love all things apple in the fall, including my SOTD, Nina Ricci’s Nina (and its cute little red apple bottle). I was stunned when I saw the price it is currently going for; I think I paid $5 on clearance at my local Jewel Osco years ago. Granny Smith apple with a praline note, a citrus top and some florals, this floral-fruity gourmand scent is perfect for September in the Midwest.👍
Hoping everyone on the Atlantic coast stays safe from the dangerous nor’easter!🤞