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Tuesday scent of the day 7/26

Posted by Robin on 26 July 2016 169 Comments

Mick Jagger

It's Tuesday, and Mick Jagger turns 73 today. What fragrance are you wearing?

I'm wearing Le Galion Iris over Tauer Perfumes Rose Delight. Tea at the moment is Bond Street English Breakfast from Upton.

Reminder: on 7/29, we're doing Huesday on Friday — wear a fragrance inspired by Limpet Shell and/or Peach Echo, colors from Pantone's Spring/Summer 2016 collection. You can find the image and color descriptions here.

And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2016, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.

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  1. Lovestosmellgood says:
    26 July 2016 at 9:19 am

    Happy Birthday to him!

    Finished the last tea bag of breakfast tea from our vacation in Charleston.

    Wild Rose by Thorn and Bloom

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    • ihadanidea says:
      26 July 2016 at 10:11 am

      I looooove Charleston. If it didn’t get so hot in the summer, I’d be tempted to move there when I want to start “settling down”…though who knows when that would be. I take it you liked it too?

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    • clarissa says:
      26 July 2016 at 3:29 pm

      How is the Rose? Dark or dewy?

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        26 July 2016 at 5:33 pm

        It has a bit of oud so it is a little dark but not that much..

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  2. Elizabeth says:
    26 July 2016 at 9:23 am

    Trying my sample of Coqui Coqui Rosas Secas today.

    This is great stuff! Very dark red, dry roses with a hint of tobacco. A perfume for Carmen if ever there was one.

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    • SophieC says:
      26 July 2016 at 9:27 am

      That sounds really interesting, will have to see if I can try them in the UK.

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    • Elisa P says:
      26 July 2016 at 9:53 am

      Ooh! Must try.

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    • ihadanidea says:
      26 July 2016 at 10:12 am

      I too am going to have to try that.

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      • clarissa says:
        26 July 2016 at 3:30 pm

        Me as well

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  3. SophieC says:
    26 July 2016 at 9:28 am

    What a great picture and cannot believe he is 73. Fig again today, again L’arbre de la Connaissance. Layered over a Body Shop Italian fig perfume mist. So far so good.

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    • Robin says:
      26 July 2016 at 9:46 am

      Plus, he’s about to have his 8th child!

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      • austenfan says:
        26 July 2016 at 9:56 am

        I read that too, the other day.

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      • ihadanidea says:
        26 July 2016 at 10:13 am

        Who will be younger than his great-grandchild….

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      • Wendysue says:
        26 July 2016 at 10:15 am

        Prolific in many ways!

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        • austenfan says:
          26 July 2016 at 10:15 am

          😉

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    • hannahmom says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:27 am

      That Body Shop Italian Fig is quite nice. The body lotion is great for layering.

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  4. Koyel says:
    26 July 2016 at 9:29 am

    They cut the electricity in our lab today from 07:00 – 14:00 to run safety tests, so I got to sleep in, work in my pajamas from home for a while, and then stroll over to lab via the Jardin des Plantes and the Canal du Midi in the not-yet-blistering early afternoon. To accompany the scent of warm bark and leaves (…and canal water and dog poop), I wore the magnificent Trayee, sent to me by a kind NSTer.

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    • Deva says:
      26 July 2016 at 9:45 am

      Tralee is delicious and quite able to subdue the scent of canal water and dog poop! You smell great ????

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  5. Elisa says:
    26 July 2016 at 9:32 am

    Aw, so young.

    I’m wearing Eau de New York, a surprisingly nice, natural smelling cologne.

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    • Robin says:
      26 July 2016 at 10:05 am

      I liked that one. Boy, am I behind with Bond, I have not smelled any of the newer ones.

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      • Elisa says:
        26 July 2016 at 10:32 am

        Me either, I gave up! But I do still really like some of the old ones.

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  6. Deva says:
    26 July 2016 at 9:43 am

    Happy Birthday to Mick!

    SOTD is FM Vetiver Extraordiaire from my little travel bottle, which I adore. It’s half gone already.

    Tea of the day is super strong coffee since I was apparently walking in my sleep when I made this, and ended up spooning in way too much coffee.

    I skimmed an article this morning about Alzheimer’s disease and scent acuity. It seems that a diminishing sense of smell can be an indicator for Alzheimer’s that may manifest prior to any cognitive changes. Something like 63% of individuals who experienced reduction in olfactory acuity went on to develop Alzheimer’s. Yikes!

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    • Robin says:
      26 July 2016 at 10:05 am

      You smell wonderful!

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    • MikasMinion says:
      26 July 2016 at 10:09 am

      It’s even scarier for people like my mom, with pre-existing anosmia. She constantly thinks she’s loosing it when she does something in a daze and doesn’t remember (which she has always done), and doesn’t even have a sharp sense of smell to re-assure her that her brain is working. Apparently once you get older than about 72, you assume that every stupid thing you do means you’re slipping into senility.

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      • Deva says:
        26 July 2016 at 10:18 am

        I understand your mom’s concerns. I’m 51 and already worrying about what I’ve forgotten. On the up side, I was speaking to neurologist one day about this very real fear of cognitive decline and he assured me that if I’ve remembered that I have forgotten something I once knew, I’m functioning fine. If I forget that I have forgotten, well, that’s when the trouble starts ????

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        • MikasMinion says:
          26 July 2016 at 10:40 am

          I will pass that on. I have been assuring her for decades that I will buy a harness and rope and stake her out in her garden if need be, so I don’t know what she’s even worrying about 😉

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          • Deva says:
            26 July 2016 at 11:14 am

            Ok sure she was quite reassured by your plan of action????

    • Natalya says:
      26 July 2016 at 10:34 am

      How many of those with no scent changes but otherwise matched developed Alzheimers?

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    • Deva says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:15 am

      Should have posted the link with the comment. Here it is for those interested:

      http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/26/health/alzheimers-eye-and-smell/index.html

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      • Lindaloo says:
        26 July 2016 at 9:53 pm

        I like the information on the eye test. Thank you.
        A simple non-invasive test would be great. Opthamolgists already refer back to doctors after seeing evidence of things like diabetes and high blood pressure, and worse.

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    • Sapphire says:
      26 July 2016 at 6:06 pm

      Maybe being a perfumista is good preventive medicine! At least that’s how I’ll justify my obsession. 🙂

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      • ScentSpirit says:
        26 July 2016 at 6:40 pm

        Yes! I will henceforth charge all my perfume bills to my health insurance!

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        • Sapphire says:
          26 July 2016 at 6:51 pm

          Hear, hear!!

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  7. Jenkr says:
    26 July 2016 at 9:58 am

    I’m in Sunday Cologne by Byredo. It’s rather nice, but fades rather quickly, as do most colognes.
    I have a leather band for my fitbit, which I finally got working again after several months, and it smells like 20 different perfumes. So even when my perfume fades or if I forget it, I just have to sniff the leather band.

    The husband and I will be in NY tomorrow for the Radiohead concert at MSG. If any NYers can recommend places to get a good cheap meal before the concert, then let me know.

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    • Elisa P says:
      26 July 2016 at 10:05 am

      How fun! There’re lots of Korean restaurants in the 30s between 5th and 7th ave that are good and cheap. Also, if you don’t mind walking a bit , and if you have time, reasonable Indian restaurants in Lex in the high 20s. Madras Mahal is one of my faves-it’s veggie. Otherwise, right around MSG are cafes, delis, pizza.

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      • ihadanidea says:
        26 July 2016 at 10:18 am

        I second this. Koreatown has a lot of good, cheap options, and is only an avenue away. I can’t remember the names of the places I’ve been, but I’ve never been disappointed.

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    • Wendysue says:
      26 July 2016 at 10:21 am

      Snack Eos is on 9th Ave and 38th. It’s Greek inspired and different. It’s not super cheap, but you could share or do great appetizers. Enjoy the concert.

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  8. Elisa P says:
    26 July 2016 at 9:59 am

    Young Mick is a pretty boy! I’m in Laura Biagotti Roma which is hitting the spot this morning with its bright orange, spices, and ambery vanilla. It smells to me like the peachy color swatch for Friday’s project so it’s a contender.

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    • austenfan says:
      26 July 2016 at 10:15 am

      I’m thinking of Roma too. You smell good!

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      • Elisa P says:
        26 July 2016 at 10:37 am

        Thanks! I do love it. My bottle is a newer one. Is yours an original formulation? I’m curious how they compare.

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        • austenfan says:
          26 July 2016 at 10:44 am

          Bought in 2003-2004, so medium-vintage?

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  9. austenfan says:
    26 July 2016 at 9:59 am

    SOTD is Mohur extrait de parfum. I didn’t really like the EDP of this, but somehow the extrait is very, very lovely. Courtesy of 2 perfume fairies, I’ve got enough to last me a while so if I decide to get a full bottle it will be a very well thought out decision.

    I’m about to make my second pot of tea today. Started the day in a good solid Assam and am trying to figure out what my next tea will be.

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    • Wendysue says:
      26 July 2016 at 10:22 am

      You smell beautiful!

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    • floragal says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:25 am

      I feel the same way about this one. Extrait is the way to go.

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    • Amy says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:51 am

      You smell beautiful. It also last and lasts, in a lovely subtle way. I wore it last night and can still smell it now!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      26 July 2016 at 12:39 pm

      Twins! I think it’s our first time being twins!

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      • austenfan says:
        26 July 2016 at 1:19 pm

        That’s good to know, and we smell great don’t we?

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  10. Holly says:
    26 July 2016 at 10:03 am

    Inspired by Angela’s spectacular review yesterday, I’m wearing Amouage’s Myths Woman. I’m trying to be “rational” and not order a decant from STC during their current sale, but only because it’s so hot outside. And they’ll have another sale. But being rational doesn’t really count when it comes to perfume, does it?

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    • MikasMinion says:
      26 July 2016 at 10:16 am

      Ordering decants during a sale is rational perfumista behavior. I’m behind on my Amouage sampling and have had my finger hovering over the button for ages, foiled only by overspending during Nordies Anniversary Sale and the purchase of two new scratching posts for the cats. I may prune my cart and hit “check out” anyway.

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      • Wendysue says:
        26 July 2016 at 10:24 am

        That Nordies sale is a killer. So, since I don’t have cat expenditures, I guess I can shop the decant sale 😉 ?

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        • MikasMinion says:
          26 July 2016 at 10:52 am

          Sounds reasonable to me.
          I just couldn’t stand to see Newburg scratching the 20″ post when he has the ability to stand and grab my wrist when I’m working at the kitchen counter. It was like watching a gangly teenager riding a little-kid bike. Tomorrow he will have a nice new 40″ post so he can stretch.

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          • Wendysue says:
            26 July 2016 at 3:05 pm

            Definately sounds like scratching posts are a priority. Pet happiness is up there with food and shelter!

    • Sapphire says:
      26 July 2016 at 6:54 pm

      Rational? What’s rational? But I’m waiting for a cool weather sale to order any samples. I don’t want anything sitting in a hot mailbox for half the day while I’m at work.

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  11. Coumarin says:
    26 July 2016 at 10:08 am

    Wearing 2006’s Missoni, a lovely but strange floral with hints of chocolate. Other than the chocolate (which fades in about an hour), I’m seriously enjoying myself. I don’t think I need more than the 30ml I bought, though.

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    • Robin says:
      26 July 2016 at 1:01 pm

      Reminds me that I still have not smelled the new Missoni, wonder if it is a quirky as the old one.

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      • Coumarin says:
        26 July 2016 at 1:04 pm

        I don’t know but Quentin Bisch seems to be doing a good job. I would definitely try it if I saw it.

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  12. thegoddessrena says:
    26 July 2016 at 10:11 am

    Wearing Slumberhouse Sana which I have to be very specifically in the mood for but it’s working today

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  13. JadainGA says:
    26 July 2016 at 10:12 am

    Mick is still kickin’ it! Rock on! 🙂 And expecting his 8th child at age 73….WOW.

    SOTD: Versace Versence.

    Have a fantastic Tuesday Y’all!!

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  14. meredifay says:
    26 July 2016 at 10:13 am

    SOTD = Muguet Fleuri, an earthier LOTV than Diorissimo. I like to switch them up.

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  15. ihadanidea says:
    26 July 2016 at 10:20 am

    Am I one of the only women who doesn’t find Mick Jagger attractive at any age? Possibly. But I won’t worry about him – he doesn’t seem to be lacking for admirers.

    Had a great weekend in DC, though I sadly didn’t get a chance to make it over to Arielle Shoshanna (my friend’s priority was to go to the cat cafe in Georgetown, which was also very nice), but it was too hot to wear almost anything, and I was largely scentless for the whole weekend. I did wear a bit of my rose/peony/bergamot body oil from Urban Outfitters, but that was all I could handle…this summer is killing me.

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    • ihadanidea says:
      26 July 2016 at 10:23 am

      Aaaand guess who just received her Tauer Rose Delight body oil in the mail!? *happy dance*

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      • karen B says:
        26 July 2016 at 12:34 pm

        Got mine yesterday, wearing it (alone) today. A lovely and satisfying purchase. I’m thinking I should have ordered two at that price.

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    • austenfan says:
      26 July 2016 at 10:27 am

      I’ve always admired him, but never found him even remotely attractive.

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      • ihadanidea says:
        26 July 2016 at 11:07 am

        Yeah…my line is that “I like a little more man in my man.”

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      • mals86 says:
        26 July 2016 at 1:16 pm

        I feel that way too.

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      • Kanuka says:
        26 July 2016 at 3:09 pm

        Personally, i think Lisa Fischer and all the other backing singers are waaay more sexy and probably heaps more fun to hang out with.

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    • Koyel says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:29 am

      You are most definitely not alone.

      Hooray for the Tauer body oil! All of this hubbub over it is really testing my no-buy resolve.

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      • ihadanidea says:
        26 July 2016 at 11:47 am

        It’s nice on its own, but I really want to try it with some other goodies.

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    • Ede97005 says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:37 am

      Whew. No, you are not alone. I do appreciate the music of the Rolling Stones, but for me I have always known him as kinda googly eyed, skinny and old, and never understood his appeal to beautiful silken looking ladies, like poor L’Wren Scott.

      But then, when you are raised on Brad Pitt and Idris Elba….

      Tauer Rose delight oil, you say? I have to check this and see if I can do a reasonable facsimile!

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      • Amy says:
        26 July 2016 at 11:53 am

        There were much better looking men around back in the day too!

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        • ihadanidea says:
          26 July 2016 at 12:04 pm

          I’m still waiting for someone that looks like Cary Grant to show up in my life, but I’ve chosen not to hold my breath…

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        • Ede97005 says:
          26 July 2016 at 12:22 pm

          Oh but of course! My mom used to say “If you only saw so and so back in the day…”

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      • ihadanidea says:
        26 July 2016 at 12:04 pm

        You know, I saw a preview for the latest Star Trek movie and after googling, realized that it’s Idris Elba under all of that alien makeup, and I had to laugh – why would you cover up that gorgeous face??

        But yeah, what I know of Mr. Jagger is that he’s consistently cheated on every woman he’s ever been with, so I have trouble with that guy…

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        • Ede97005 says:
          26 July 2016 at 12:58 pm

          Classic Star Trek move is to obsfucate their guest stars under crazy amounts of makeup. The more beautiful/handsome you are, the crazier the makeup! (see also Alice Krige!). Saw the movie, BTW, and the Krall character is a perfect villain, speaking to fears to our time, and yet also in classic Star Trek fashion, he is terrifyingly relatable and sad,

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          • Wendysue says:
            26 July 2016 at 3:11 pm

            I have a friend who knows every Star Trek episode and character. I used to be able to keep up with some of it, but his memory is better and he isn’t learning perfume.
            I happened to turn on Voyager the other night and found it quite engaging.

          • Kanuka says:
            26 July 2016 at 3:12 pm

            Tom Hardy also seems to spend a lot of time with his face in a cage (Batman, Mad Max)..He was so good in Locke

    • clarissa says:
      26 July 2016 at 3:42 pm

      I got that oil based in your reviews and it is great. Second favorite after Tauers oil

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      • ihadanidea says:
        26 July 2016 at 4:19 pm

        Yay! So glad you liked it!

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    • LizzieB says:
      26 July 2016 at 4:43 pm

      He’s not my cup of man tea either. That being said, I was taken to a Stones concert at MSG about 12 years ago in seats at about the 4th row. The walkway extended out, so sometimes Mick was about 4 people away from me. He definitely has stage presence and an electric charisma. I kind of got it at that moment. (Either that or I was just coveting the silk shirt he was wearing….)

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      • ihadanidea says:
        27 July 2016 at 8:50 am

        Man tea = love.

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  16. MikasMinion says:
    26 July 2016 at 10:23 am

    I’m wearing Elizabeth W Tea Rose and smelling like fancy rose soap circa 1981. Why doesn’t any current rose soap smell like this? It had never occurred to me before, but it seems like almost every fancy pink guest soap had this scent when I was a kid and now the roses vary but never quite hit the same notes. I think this calls for some gift-shop browsing in the name of science next time I get a chance.

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  17. Sajini says:
    26 July 2016 at 10:27 am

    Wow he looks really young for 73! 🙂

    SOTD: A few dabs of Chanel 19 parfum, and I can still smell it after my shower. So it will be a subdued scent while I do client calls.

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  18. LizzieB says:
    26 July 2016 at 10:27 am

    AA Teazurra for me. Funny how tastes change. In the past, I didn’t care for tea scents, now I quite like them. Cooling.

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    • floragal says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:27 am

      I quite liked AA Teazurra. Too fleeting for me, but I thought it was pretty.

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  19. Wendysue says:
    26 July 2016 at 10:31 am

    Miller Harris Rose en Noir. I had a sample that I loved, so sprung for a bottle on Fragrancenet because it was 1) available 2) well priced. The opening smells off, but after 30 ish minutes, it has the lush peppery rose scent of the sample and has good longevity. It was not wrapped, so should be returnable. Or, was it reformulated? Shall I just wait until I travel to London some day?

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    • floragal says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:29 am

      I was exploring the Miller Harris line yesterday after Elisa reminded me that I wanted to try Geranium Bourbon. They seem to have no USA stores and they don’t ship here either. Kind of stuck in trying out this brand.

      Trip to London it is!

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      • ihadanidea says:
        26 July 2016 at 11:37 am

        When I first moved to New York eight years ago, they were selling this at Saks and C.O Bigelow. I wonder what made them stop?

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        • floragal says:
          26 July 2016 at 3:05 pm

          Oh, wow! I know Saks sells Molton Brown, which somehow reminds me of MH.

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      • nozknoz says:
        26 July 2016 at 1:23 pm

        A trip to London is ideal (you could also pass by Ormonde Jayne), but if you’re in a hurry, just google it. Geranium Bourbon does show up on ebay and discount sites.

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  20. Natalya says:
    26 July 2016 at 10:38 am

    For the second week, I seem to not be able to let go of leathers. Auphorie’s Miyako today; yesterday Cuir de Lancome.

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    • floragal says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:31 am

      I’m doing your yesterday today 😉
      Auphorie Miyako I’ve never heard of. What kind of leather is it?

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      • Natalya says:
        26 July 2016 at 11:43 am

        Oh, that’s the one Luca Turin wrote about https://perfumesilove.com/2016/04/09/miyako-auphorie/
        , the winner of Art and Olfaction reward, which I immediately ordered a sample, being easily impressed by other people opinions 🙂 It is great though, although I am not sure it reads predominantly as leather to other people..

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      • ihadanidea says:
        26 July 2016 at 11:46 am

        That’s the one that Luca Turin lost his mind over if I recall correctly – a kind of osmanthus leather I think. They carry it at Tigerlily Perfumery in San Francisco, but I’m not sure anyone else in the US has it yet.

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        • clarissa says:
          26 July 2016 at 3:44 pm

          Indiescents gas it as well as scent trunk

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      • nozknoz says:
        26 July 2016 at 1:24 pm

        To me it’s an apricot leather, similar to SL Daim Blonde.

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    • clarissa says:
      26 July 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Isn’t Miyako amazing? Too hot for it today here:(

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    • hajusuuri says:
      26 July 2016 at 6:40 pm

      I know I have to retry my sample but my experience was moldy wet basement…

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  21. tiffanie says:
    26 July 2016 at 10:46 am

    SotD = Muguet Porcelaine from a sample vial that is almost empty. Time to ante up for a little bottle.

    MP is sweet but vague fruit for a moment then lily of the valley all the way. I asked two other noses what they smell and they responded “flowers.” Fair enough. I like MP’s fleeting nature so I can reapply often or carefully** move on to another scent later in the day.

    **Accidentally awful layering combination from yesterday: morning Chanel Eau de Cologne + noontime Eau des Merveilles + afternoon Eau de Cologne. I got carried away. The refreshing aspects of both fragrances melded into bilge water. I kept thinking, what is that awful rotten seawater smell? Are there dirty beach toys and a forgotten wet swimsuit nearby? And it was me. Oy. Live and learn, then take a shower. 😀

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    • Robin says:
      26 July 2016 at 1:02 pm

      Interesting, would not have guessed that would be a terrible combination!

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      • tiffanie says:
        26 July 2016 at 6:42 pm

        Agree! I love Chanel EdC and Eau des Merveilles so it was a surprise, a bit like finding out two BFFs I though could be friends don’t get along.

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    • mals86 says:
      26 July 2016 at 1:19 pm

      “Are there dirty beach toys and a forgotten wet swimsuit nearby?”

      GREAT description.

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      • tiffanie says:
        26 July 2016 at 6:45 pm

        Thanks, mals!

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  22. CindyK says:
    26 July 2016 at 10:58 am

    Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino from a sample.

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  23. Dawn says:
    26 July 2016 at 11:02 am

    I have someone at the house measuring for a granite counter top and I am hoping that it will be over soon. My dogs are shut up in my bedroom and making quite a bit of noise. Plus, I have to start thinking of leaving in about a half an hour to go to work. Oh, the joys of a kitchen remodel. Amouage Memoir for me today.

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    • Wendysue says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:15 am

      It’s a good choice for the stress of kitchen remodeling. Good luck.

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    • Ede97005 says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:42 am

      Oh! How exciting and bothersome! And you smell absolutely Queen like.

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      • Dawn says:
        26 July 2016 at 11:54 am

        But I actually had to call work saying I am going to be late due to the fact that the guy is still measuring and I can’t exactly leave.

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  24. Schneeze says:
    26 July 2016 at 11:04 am

    Truth or Dare. Nice n comfy and not too sweet gourmand-y tuberose. Aand . . . cheap as chips (the bottle is fugly though).

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  25. apsara says:
    26 July 2016 at 11:29 am

    was there anything sexier than Mick and Marian Faithfull?
    SOTD is Aerin Tangier Vanilla, hit up samples at Nordies last night.
    it’s pretty for summer, but nothing that says Tangier expect the packaging.

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    • Amy says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:55 am

      Nico and Alain Delon.????

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      • austenfan says:
        26 July 2016 at 12:03 pm

        I was going to suggest Romy Schneider and Alain Delon!

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        • Amy says:
          26 July 2016 at 3:55 pm

          Great minds!

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  26. hannahmom says:
    26 July 2016 at 11:29 am

    I saw a mid 60s version of Mick, and while his face has not aged especially well, the man can certainly move.

    SOTD is Rozy Voile.
    all 3 of the Rozy scents are breathtaking.

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    • floragal says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:42 am

      Amazing amount of energy he has, right?

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    • Amy says:
      26 July 2016 at 11:55 am

      You smell lovely.

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  27. springpansy says:
    26 July 2016 at 11:34 am

    I am wearing my sample of Eau d’Italie Graine de Joie today, a fruity floral which doesn’t seem to get lots of love. I don’t get much floral from it, but it’s an enjoyable softly gourmand, summery fruit for me. At work and wishing I weren’t!

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  28. Isabella says:
    26 July 2016 at 11:51 am

    Happy birthday, Mick! I’m hoping to beat the heat today in a cloud of Seville a l’Aube. Haven’t worn this one in a while, but it goes well with sweaty skin and filmy clothes.

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  29. Amy says:
    26 July 2016 at 12:00 pm

    Yesterday sampled Institut Tres Bien’s new Violet cologne – the exact name escapes me – and it is the perfect 98%-degrees-plus-50%- humidity -and-I-don’t-want-any more-citrus fragrance. I wish I had more for today.

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    • Amy says:
      26 July 2016 at 12:10 pm

      Oh and Fleurs de Sel for today.

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      • hannahmom says:
        26 July 2016 at 3:03 pm

        I really like that one in the summer.

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  30. LisaInDenver says:
    26 July 2016 at 12:04 pm

    We’re sweltering here along with the rest of the country, so I’m trying to keep cool in DSH Perfumes’ Albino: A Study in White. It’s a gorgeous, tart berry-citrus-rhubarb with a surprising but deftly rendered boozy-gourmand lightness in the drydown. Utterly unique and definitely sample-worthy. I am already halfway through my bottle, thanks to this unending heat wave.

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    • clarissa says:
      26 July 2016 at 3:45 pm

      How is longevity/projection

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    • hajusuuri says:
      26 July 2016 at 6:37 pm

      Sounds delish!

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  31. Ede97005 says:
    26 July 2016 at 12:08 pm

    Happy Tuesday.

    1) Update: Updates to paperwork. And I have the inspection scheduled for Thursday. It will take 4 hours! My work MIGHT help with closing cost assistance- am filling out paperwork for THAT.

    2) Am in all over spritzing of The Body Shop Satsuma Body spray, and then Lust (solid form) at elbows, ankles, wrists and behind ears. Very summery, very ladylike-ish.

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    • SicilianaNC says:
      26 July 2016 at 5:49 pm

      Ede, are you single? Not to get personal, but my husband and I barely kept each other sane through the process! (or maybe that was the problem) I marvel at you and Sweetwater.

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  32. odonata9 says:
    26 July 2016 at 12:22 pm

    CDG Rhubarb, from my newly procured bottle. It’s good fun. Still need to try that Hermes Rhubarb and the Aerin Honeysuckle as well – guess it’s time to brave the mall. There is a Nordstrom in the mall near my work, but it’s tiny and they don’t have a full fragrance dept, so I need to make a special trip sometime to the fancy mall. At least Hermes is usually pretty free with their samples.

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    • nozknoz says:
      26 July 2016 at 1:55 pm

      CdG Rhubarb is a great summer cologne alternative!

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  33. foxbins says:
    26 July 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Mick was never a turn-on for me either, though I suppose he’s pretty happy to have made it to 73. He (and the rest of the Stones) could so easily have ended up like Joplin or Jim Morrison.

    I’m sampling Bergamote 22 this morning, a perfectly adequate fragrance. I haven’t yet found a Le Labo scent that I needed to buy other than Vanille 44, and only a decant of that. Money saved for other stuff!

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    • Ede97005 says:
      26 July 2016 at 1:12 pm

      I am so glad the Rolling Stones did NOT wind up like Hendrix, Morrison or Joplin- the music they have produced since the 60s is fantastic. Sexy? Nah. But I am glad to have him, old and googly as he is.

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  34. sistine says:
    26 July 2016 at 12:47 pm

    I’m wearing Tiempe Passate. I think this one has graduated to the full bottle wish list. Mmmm.

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    • Robin says:
      26 July 2016 at 1:03 pm

      Yum — it has been on my buy list forever.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        26 July 2016 at 6:34 pm

        Eeek, now I have to looknthis up!

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  35. Koenigsberg says:
    26 July 2016 at 12:51 pm

    SOTD is Comptoir Sud Pacifique “Amour de Cacao”. With its vanilla chocolate notes, this one is making me smell like a chocolate muffin. So, more ditzy fun from CSP. But – who on earth buys full bottles of this stuff? :^)

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    • hajusuuri says:
      26 July 2016 at 6:33 pm

      Me. The enabler pin went to Deva.

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      • Koenigsberg says:
        27 July 2016 at 7:20 am

        So, do you wear it for fun or got comfort? For yourself, or as a ‘social’ scent? Forgive the questions and feel free not to answer! E.g. I see several reviews on Fragrantica where people find this s comfort scent. For me, Sables or Agua de Colonia Concentrada are Comfort scents bit smelling like a chocolate muffin is just silly fun. :^)

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  36. therabbitsflower says:
    26 July 2016 at 1:13 pm

    I’m in Lush American Cream today. I wish I got more of a strawberry note from it. I get a sweet vanilla with tonka and just a hint of nondescript berry. It’s still quite enjoyable though.

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  37. nozknoz says:
    26 July 2016 at 1:54 pm

    Mon Sillage Eau de Celeri. Mark Behnke’s review on Colognoisseur says it all:

    http://colognoisseur.com/new-perfume-review-monsillage-eau-de-celeri-green-but-not-vegetal/

    Last weekend’s poll was serendipitous for me. I was about to comment that the only pristine vintage perfume I’d really like to find was a Russian perfume called Laila that I wore in college. It came from a small, eclectic imported gift shop, and I’d never again seen anywhere, despite looking at all the Russian perfumes on ebay o/a 2009-2010 and other searches.

    Before posting the poll comment, I decided to search one more time, and there it was on ebay! Unfortunately, it had just sold, but now I have photos of it and know the brand was Dzintars, based in Riga, Latvia. There are other vintage Dzintars perfumes for sale, so it seems possible that Laila may turn up again. 🙂

    Usually it’s unbearably tantalizing to just miss something, but this time gaining the additional information and confirming that it exists is rewarding.

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    • Wendysue says:
      26 July 2016 at 3:17 pm

      I think that is a sign that you will find it , now that you know exactly how to search. Good luck!

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      • nozknoz says:
        26 July 2016 at 4:17 pm

        Thanks!

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    • Kanuka says:
      26 July 2016 at 3:22 pm

      I know what you mean by information being a reward in itself…stops the mad circling of the brain. I have had an image from a poem in my head for six years and I still can’t find it…of a man crouched down holding something pulpy I thought it was from a Hart Crane poem but now I suspect I am imagining the whole scene. But one day….

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      • nozknoz says:
        26 July 2016 at 4:16 pm

        Exactly!

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  38. jjlook says:
    26 July 2016 at 1:58 pm

    A tiny dab of Journey Woman from a swapped sample. I smell like a lady, which is incongruous with my outfit and chores…

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  39. perfumelover67 says:
    26 July 2016 at 2:10 pm

    I am wearing Dior Dune and enjoying greatly the salty, citrusy and ambery notes. It is one of those fragrances that I never get tired of. Beautiful, classic and amazing.

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  40. Jalapeno says:
    26 July 2016 at 2:16 pm

    Scent for today and yesterday has been Atelier’s Orange Sanguine. It’s been too disgustlingly hot & humid for almost anything else. 🙁 I just keep telling myself that at least this weather doesn’t have to be shoveled or scraped off.

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  41. Creosote says:
    26 July 2016 at 2:36 pm

    Happy Birthday to Mick!

    SOTD is Guerlain Nerolia Bianca again, this time layered over Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange.

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  42. waterdragon says:
    26 July 2016 at 2:37 pm

    Late today: slept in after a broken night, but at least I finally did sleep! Dunno what to wear, either sartorially or olfactorily. I am, in fact, doing a major dither! The berries on my porridge were deliciously tart this morning, and now I think I may be over perfumes that are deep, rich, woody and sweet….wait, was that really me who wrote that? Help! I think an alien may be occupying my body!

    Actually. I think I’ll wear 31 RC. It’s an easy choice when I can’t think. As for the rest, well, my pyjamas are really quite sweet…

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    • hajusuuri says:
      26 July 2016 at 6:29 pm

      My vote goes to the red boots and I bet it would look nice with Kanuka’s genuine faux leopard fur coat 😉

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  43. lillyjo says:
    26 July 2016 at 2:42 pm

    Happy Birthday Mick! The Stones are still my favorite band. sampling My Burberry Black today. I am enjoying it very much.

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  44. She-ra says:
    26 July 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Wearing Prada Iris Absolue…

    It is lovely in general and works well in the heat.

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    • nozknoz says:
      26 July 2016 at 4:18 pm

      It’s really excellent for heat – so chill!

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  45. hajusuuri says:
    26 July 2016 at 3:10 pm

    SOTD = NVC Mohur Extrait

    Anyone ready for Fall / Winter say AYE. AYE! One would think that sheets of torrential rains yesterday would cool things off! I caved-in yesterday and traded in being caught in a downpour for the vagaries of travelling in the NYC subways.

    As much as I love being on vacation, it is also nice to be home. I got back really late on Saturday and I am still catching up on life 🙂

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    • Wendysue says:
      26 July 2016 at 3:19 pm

      Glad you are back safely. Do we have to wait for the damage poll to find out what you added to your collection? 🙂

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    • Jalapeno says:
      26 July 2016 at 5:11 pm

      Welcome back!

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    • tiffanie says:
      26 July 2016 at 6:58 pm

      Aye! I cry “uncle” as far as summer goes.

      Home again, home again, jiggity-jig. It’s good to hear you are happily back home and that you loved being on vacation. 😀

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    • Kanuka says:
      26 July 2016 at 8:10 pm

      Welcome home! Loved hearing about your trip. I’ll send you my coat when the seasons change….

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    • cazaubon says:
      26 July 2016 at 8:59 pm

      Welcome home! And I am already longing for fall, watching the leaves just starting to take on a yellow tinge and cheering them on!

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    • Sapphire says:
      26 July 2016 at 9:32 pm

      Welcome home, Hajusuuri!

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  46. Kanuka says:
    26 July 2016 at 3:25 pm

    Wearing Skive! Boy oh boy a lincoln toy …it is perfect for this cold. And it smells fine ( last time I wore it it struck me as a bit too fecal….like Grenouille’s scent of a human description in Perfume).
    Got to get up! Have fun today!

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    • nozknoz says:
      26 July 2016 at 4:26 pm

      Glad to hear Skive got back on track for you! I’ve been meaning to check mine ever since you mentioned it seeming off, but it’s been so hot and humid here. Looking longingly at photos from the last blizzard that people are tweeting…

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  47. clarissa says:
    26 July 2016 at 3:47 pm

    FM Iris Poudre layered over Iris Poudre body cream. The body cream is amazing – and I felt sad that I had to put sunscreen over it 🙁

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  48. Kyril says:
    26 July 2016 at 4:25 pm

    Ah, yes, the Rolling Stones: proof that the undead are real and walk among us 🙂

    SOTD is Portrait again.

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  49. scentfromabove says:
    26 July 2016 at 4:47 pm

    Happy Birthday Mick! Lol! The news media is just going bananas about him becoming a father AGAIN! They said his fiancé is 29 yrs. old. Supposedly, Mick will be in his 90’s when the child graduates from high school!
    This week I am proctoring the Texas Bar Exam and am trying to keep my fragrance light ( we’re not supposed to wear any at all). When we were told this, I felt like Cher from the movie “Clueless” when she said “As If!” My SOTD is Chloe.

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  50. SicilianaNC says:
    26 July 2016 at 6:08 pm

    Well, NSTers, you finally pushed me over the line – Bel Ami it is.

    My “bronchitis” turned out to be a reaction to residue from the plug in air fresheners that were all over this house when we moved in. Terrible croupy hack. I just have to wait for the temp to get below 90 to switch off the A/C and open the windows. Last night helped. How long can this take?!

    Well, at least I can smell again. The hiatus was killing me…..

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    • sistine says:
      26 July 2016 at 7:27 pm

      I’m glad you figured out the cause, and I hope you can get better soon! Wishing for cooler weather for everyone who is sweltering.

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    • Robin says:
      26 July 2016 at 8:09 pm

      Wow — glad it is at least a problem that can be solved. Hope the weather will cool off so you can get some fresh air.

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  51. cazaubon says:
    26 July 2016 at 9:01 pm

    Lying under the AC enjoying Mon Precieux Nectar.

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  52. Lindaloo says:
    26 July 2016 at 9:28 pm

    Good to hear you are getting better.

    I always knew those plug-in air fresheners were evil. Continuous aerosol spray is not good. (Unless it’s for medical use.)
    The worst for me is that I’m usually okay with incense and love the smell of cedar, but if someone burns cedar incense I have an instant bronchial coughing spasm.

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    • Lindaloo says:
      26 July 2016 at 9:32 pm

      Oops. This was supposed to be a reply to SicilianaNC and the evil plug-in air fresheners.

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  53. Lindaloo says:
    26 July 2016 at 9:39 pm

    Scent today, only Yves Rocher Gardenia shower gel. Was going to be hanging out with a friend with asthma and didn’t want to add a potential irritant.
    Decided to resume play with the Yves Rocher Gardenia EDP while enjoying the breeze wafting through my windows.

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