Happy International Biodiesel Day, and whaddya know, Antonio Banderas turns 60 (oops, make that 58!! My sincere apologies to Mr. Banderas) today! Our community project for today: wear a fragrance by Atelier Cologne, Acqua di Parma or Amouage, if you have one. Partial credit for any other small-ish brand that starts with the letter A.
What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.
I'm in Atelier Cologne Iris Rebelle, which isn't really as pretty as the picture.
Reminder: 8/17 will be Guessing Game Friday, edition 2. Describe your perfume to us, OR, give your perfume the name it ought to have had, and we'll see if we can guess what it is.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2018, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: top image is All Dressed Up [cropped] by LadyDragonflyCC - >;< at flickr; some rights reserved.
Byredo Mojave Ghost( THUNK)
And thank you BEAR for reminding me to get back to my knitting…currently working on a simple plush grey/ivory scarf for a friend for her birthday in the Fall.
And TGIF!!!!
Beautiful choice.
thank you. I have really enjoyed this one in the heat.
Thunk it up!
🙂
Xl is my sweater size.
2XL if it’s slim fit. (How’s that for an oxymoron? It really is my size in some shirts! !!)
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😉 Still have not mastered the sweater (tried making two and they looked like lumps-LOL!)….working on hats and scarves!
I’m hats and scarves too. And nothing with a pattern yet. My current project is a triangle shawl for a nursing home. Easy peasey….
We found some old skeins of wool my mom had squirreled away… deep pink and hot pink. That’ll take some thought…
A triangle shawl sounds interesting! but a bit more challenging! Usually what I have done with odd/challenging colors is use them for patterned hats and scarves with other left over yarn. I’ve made hats with five to six colors. Same here on the no pattern….I just eyeball everything 🙂
The shawl is easy – from a pattern. But it was my first try at circular needles because of length. Next up is using them for a cap…I’ve only used straight needles before.
Oh you are lightyears ahead of me! have not used circular needles at all! The librarian who taught me at our local library knitting club left and no one replaced her. She was the one who had the patience to teach me. So now I am just winging it. I make my hats as one piece and then sew the ends when I am done-LOL! primitive but effective 😉
🙂 ha
Yay! for another THUNK! What is next?
I am thinking about Prada Tendre. It is a very large decant that is in a full size bottle. I am guessing maybe a third full? I have worn it a bit in the spring but was saving it for summer wear. It is gentle and non offensive and pretty so I can spray lavishly and just smell “good”.
CM8, you are the THUNKINATOR! Perfume bottles fear you!
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Love this.
Ha! I guess I am 😉
LoveLove Mojave Ghost!Waiting on Dpring to break her out!
I have really enjoyed this in the sweltering heat!!!
In the AdP original Colonia today. I went all out: Soap, body cream and the edt. I love to layer a scent when I can and this is one of my favorites!
Wow, that’s a lot of Colonia! You smell good.
Do you like the AdP body products? I’m always a little tempted by them, but then I remember all the cheap stuff I like just fine . . .
My favorite of the body products is definitely the body cream. Mid-weight, absorbs quickly with no residue and is generously scented. A little spendy but I only use it on my arms, never slather it from head to toe! That’s what my CeraVe is for! Ha!
Oh, you smell fabulous. Love the layering. Gorgeous scent.
You smelled wonderful!,❤️❤️
Lyric Woman Amouage
☕☕☕ every day.
Epitaph will be: No triple strength coffee today.
Workout.
Antonio Banderas is exactly four days older than me.
Ugh, Robin did you have to bring it up ?
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Happy early birthday Bear! 60 is the new 40!????
Happy early birthday Bear! And yes, 60 is the new 40. 🙂
happy birthday Bear!!!!
and what type of cake will you have four days from now???
Fudgy brownies.
I will twice bake the two (my limit) I will eat until the edges are burnt.
I like them burnt.
Purposely burn my toast, also.
Quirky old man.
YMMV
OOOO yes!!!! Delicious!!!! (I am a quirky old woman who also likes my brownies burnt….I always take the edge pieces!)
Have y’all heard of Brownie Brittle? It’s like all of the crispy edges in a little bag. They have lots of different flavors; available in stores and on Amazon 🙂
If you like burnt brownies, have you tried adding a touch of espresso powder to the mix? It really adds flavor and a kick!
I’m with you guys on the burnt thing – do you like popcorn that’s a little singed? Bacon just on the edge of black? Yum!
My wonderful grandma always preferred her cookies burnt. You all are in great company 🙂
I agree with ringthing that extra-crispy bacon is the best bacon!
I found this great recipe for Sheet Pan Brownies – basically a good brownie recipe that is spread on a sheet pan instead of 8×8 or 9×13. Thinner, crispier, and more portion control since they are thinner 😉
Seconding the kudos for Brownie Brittle, wonderful with ice cream and great for summer picnics and concerts. Light but very chocolately and no melting.
Happy Burthday, Bear! My spiritual animal is a bear, so I am sending good vibes to you through the universe for a spectacular year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Bear!
Happy Birthday ????????????????????
Happy early Birthday! I recently got to smell Lyric for the first time, you smell great!
Happy Birthday Bear! Hope your day is epicly awesome! Any plans for a birthday fragrance purchase off your wishlist?
I was bad back in February. Purchased L’Attesa and while searching for samples, saw they had the 2017 reissue of MPG Santal Noble. Got a sample, confirmed it matched my almost empty bottle, and purchased the next week.
I’m good for now, as long as I forget Luckyscent’s address. ????
Thanks!
Happy birthday Bear! Celebrate with a double expresso on me. 🙂
Happy early birthday!
UGH, but I got it wrong anyway, he is 58. I don’t know if that makes it better or worse for you Bear. I do hope your birthday is wonderful!
Probably worse.
But Madonna will be 60, two days after me.
So…….time the avenger.
Thanks! ☺
My mom’s favorite saying is ‘getting old is not for sissies’. She is 82 in a few weeks 🙂
‘Tis true.
Wish her a Happy Birthday from me !
Fellow Leo ?
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Ha! I so agree with your mom (and I am almost 30 years younger than her-LOL!)
She is a Virgo, my son is a Leo.
Happy Birthday Bear…have a great day!
Hey, twin! It in no way surprises me you’re a Leo ???? Hope it’s a wonderful birthday and the start of an excellent year!
Inconspicuous, Leos ain’t!
Thanks!
Leo!!! That’s right!!! Oh yes you are a Leo, Bear! I have two Leos in my house and one celebrates his bday a day before you!
Tell him, Happy Birthday on the 13th from a fellow Leo !
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I will!!!!
My father was a Leo, he would have turned 90 on aug 1st.
My condolences, lillyjo.
My Father would have been 101 in July, he passed away at 96.
This year has made me ponder muchly, 96 is a lot of years……..
Pondering right along with ya Bear….
Yay! Happy Birthday- and I wish you plenty of burnt edge brownies! 🙂
Happy Birthday!
Wishing you a very happy birthday! And I’m glad you treated yourself to a few bottles. We are worth it, after all.????
Happy Birthday Bear!!
Happy Early Birthday, Bear!
Happy birthday Bear! L’atessa is fantastic! ????????????????????
????????,????! You smell freakin’ fantastic! Best (early) wishes for a ????????????!
Happy Scented Birthday a little early, Bear! ???????? Enjoy those brownies!
We were workout twins today! ????
Advanced Happy Birthday, Bear! ????????????
Thank You Everyone for your generous, kind Spirits and Birthday Wishes. I appreciate all of them, and all of You (Youse, Philadelphia after all……LOL) 😀
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Found this while Googling, believe all the good, none of the bad. 😉
“Affectionate, warm and cheerful people, Leos can be counted on to bring sunshine into other people’s lives. Dignified, playful, ambitious and loyal, they’re known for being exceptionally generous.
On the negative side, they can be quite egotistical, demanding, intolerant, domineering, lazy and stubborn. They can have a very high self esteem and be dissatisfied with performing any work which they feel is beneath them. They tend to put loved ones on a pedestal and have unreasonably high expectations for them, and hence are easily disappointed.
Many Leo men like to spend money on physical things which can be noticed. Flashy clothes, expensive cars, a large house etc. Generally if someone isn’t going to be jealous of it then he won’t buy it. Mean and cruel acts are generally beneath them, however they can be very aggressive, and few other signs can match their wrath when provoked. They forgive easily however, and generally don’t hold a grudge.”
Sounds like a good guy to me ????. With all my heart Bear, I am so glad you are back ❤ btw, Cancers never hold a grudge either but we never, ever forget! Lol
Thank you lillyjo! ????????
I am definitely an ???? in addition to Bear, because I never forget (mostly, LOL) . ????
Hiiiiiii Bear!So glad to see more of you!!We missed you Mr!!❤️❤️✌????????
???? Thank you Johano! ????????
I hope Spring comes early for you. ????????????????????????
Don’t cry over spilled candles. ???? Sorry, I’m bad, can never not make a bad joke.
Cheers! ☕☕☕
Vanille Insensee, day 4.
Was too busy at work yesterday to post, but I got another compliment from a coworker on my perfume Wednesday afternoon. You guys…I wear perfume every day and almost never get compliments, so 2 days in a row is unheard of! I think I see a split in my future. If you are a fan of VI, keep a watch out at the splitmeet this fall.????
Wow! YOu really DO need more of it…..
and if you have Orange Sanguine try pairing VI with that. Each of the Marzipans have their own travel spray of each with a customized leather pouch. When they aren’t looking I steal sprays and often enjoy combining.
Creamsicle!
THIS….(and no calories!!!)
It was my favorite from the Perfume warderobe set they had this winter at Sephora. I got my mum a small roller of it. You smell great!
Oooh, put me on your list for split of Vanilla Insensee – I got a little sample and used it up post haste – I definitely need more…
Meridifay, let me know if you need more VI to tide you over. I have an assortment of dabbers and travel sizes and would be happy to send some to you. ????
you smell great! Vanille Insensee has a magical waft and airiness that I love. You deserve all the compliments.
Perfume compliments are the best!
Hello, scent triplet! You smell great!
What color is your VI? Mine turned brownish and it still smells wonderful!!
Yum.I’m big on Vanilla and this is a firm favorite
Partial credit and total satisfaction in Arielle Shoshana. Did not get great sleep this week so looking forward to lots of weekend naps.
Smellin’ good! And everyone knows that AS now comes in travel sprays, right?
Hope you get to sneak in a nap soon.
Sorry, got a little carried away… I guess the AS travel sprays don’t launch until next week…
I did NOT know that and I am very happy TO know that!
I think it is debuting at her three year anniversary party on August 18th at the shop.
Oh wow! That’s great news! I will definitely keep an eye out for that travel spray.
Regina, you made a better choice than I did!
All the weekend naps for you and me both, Regina!
Oh, thanks for the reminder, you just selected my SOTD!
You smell great! I love that one. Once my decant is finished (and not before) AS will be on my buy list.
Weekend naps are the best!Esp Saturday afternoons when everybody else is watching sport.
I get to play this week!
SOTD is Orange Sanguine
I was gonna wear this but could not find my sample! Alas
Twins! You smell great!!
delicious!
triplets!!
😀
Quadruplets! We smell great!
Atelier cologne Jasmine angelique for me today. It’s green with a peppery kick, a bit bitter and witchy. I really like it.
I really like that one too! Underatted imo.
I like that one too and want a travel spray. I like that the jasmine isn’t too “clean” as well.
Gonna have to try this one. “bitter and witchy” is my ideal aesthetic, lol
LOL, you made my day. I’d like “bitter and witchy” on a t-shirt please. 🙂
Ha! Agreed!
I’ve been looking for a lighter jasmine (I had high hopes for JM’s Jasmine and Marigold but it was a nope) – maybe I’ll give this a shot.
I like your description of JA! It is one I’ve not yet smelled, and my wish to try it is the reason I will order some samples from Atelier this weekend.
Scent twins! This is nice in the heat. ☀️
Next up is Sous le Toit de Paris, and for tonight it’s Café Tubéreuse.
Those 10-ml bottles rule.
Today’s SOTD is Atelier’s Bois Blonds, citrus, greens, spices & florals.
I had to make a double shot Cuban pull this morning, today is a full day of meetings that will kick my behind and then some.
Smoothie with kale, kefir, avocado, peaches & mangoes. 🙂
Have a good day all!
Good luck with today !!!!
OOO and I just realized that we are almost smoothie twins! Just substitute the peaches for kiwi (I used whatever was in the house-LOL!)
Oh, how about Kiwi and Lime? Tomorrow’s smoothie.
oh my yes!!!!! I am going to pick up a lime tomorrow when I go shopping 🙂
Replying to your brownie comment (no reply button there) , I have not used espresso powder in my brownies.
But my Mother’s chocolate frosting used espresso (butter, 10X sugar, espresso, cocoa powder) . It is delicious, and dangerous! Don’t leave me alone with the bowl !
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Oh, yum. Bear, your mother’s chocolate frosting brownies sound so delicious! I make a fudge brownie with marshmallow frosting, I might add a touch of espresso to those the next time I make them.
I’m with you on licking the bowl clean! There’s not enough hours on the treadmill for that, I’m afraid. 🙂
I was eating frosting out of the can at 3 am. Your mom’s sounds way better.
*snort*
Eating frosting out of the can at 3 am. Now THAT’S living! Thanks lillyjo I needed a good laugh 🙂
Funny, only because it’s true!????
That would be me, but I would have the jar of PB to dip with chocolate frosting.
I am not participating in the challenge but I am wearing Cristalle!
Happy Friday everyone.
And of course you smell so fantastic you don’t need any points 😉
You smell lovely! EdT or EdP? (I love both)
EDT!
SOTD is Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Mirto di Panarea. Probably my favorite scent of this house. Very easy to wear – fresh woody/citrus fragrance, great for summer.
Thanks to everyone who commented on my ‘work woes’ yesterday. I appreciate your support. (And no, the matter has not been resolved yet. To be continued next week.)
Fingers crossed!
New lemming for me: Lush UK released a new shower scrub called Magic Crystals – https://uk.lush.com/products/body-scrubs/magic-crystals
I like that it is minty and has a lot of herbs, but I think they overdid a little with a purple dye. Want to try it anyway.
Agree it looks like they overdid it, but I think I like it that way! On the other hand, does not seem like the color matches the smell.
Too bad your work issues weren’t resolved yet. That stinks!
Reveling in my second day of testing new Mugler colognes in Run Free (Violet). Love the light fresh spiciness of this one with hints of ginger and white musk. Another win in the blind buy category.
With the two new Muglers, the two Les Euax be Chanel (Deauville and Biarritz) and Tom Ford’s Eau de Soleil Blanc I have a great summer perfume profile going. Sprinkle in some Marc Jacobs Cucumber, Paco Rabbane Ultraviolet and flankers and a blast of Fleur de Male and I’m happy!
Oh, I’ve been wanting to try these! Is Run Free the anise one? What are the others like?
I don’t detect any anise. Ginger-yes! I’ve tried Fly Away (Yellow in the Rainbow of Fragrance) which is lemon, grapefruit and hemp I was told last night. I’m a fan…it worked well on me. I’m waiting until the other two are in stores because the notes are a bit more challenging for me.
Just an fyi, Mugler usually does a 30 percent off somewhere between September and December. Keep an eye out.
Thanks lillyjo! Fingers crossed that there will be a discovery set of the new colognes to coincide with the sale…
I’m in AdP Iris Nobile EDT and wondering why oh why don’t I wear this more often? So gorgeous.
I had every intention to do the same, but my hand went to Arielle Shoshana for some reason. I’m wearing a pineapple print sundress – pineapples are close to passionfruit, right?
I have a pineapple print sundress! Is yours from ModCloth? If so, twinsies.
Yes! Awesome, sister!
Pineapples … passionfruit … IS there a difference, really? 😉 I need to try Arielle Shoshana one of these days. Is it at all spicy, or more fun-fruity?
It’s actually kind of creamy-fruity? The passion fruit is tart and then the drydown is sandalwood.
Sounds yummy … and now that I’ve had a chance to review everyone’s posts today I see that there’s a travel size available soon, if not now, so I’ll be investigating that pronto!
While searching for my decant of Atelier’s Blanche Immortelle last night, I found a cute little rollerball of AdP Iris Nobile Sublime in the same box. I figure that was fate, so I’m going with the iris this morning, and saving the immortelle for post shower and the afternoon.
Happy Friday, everybody.
W00t!
Robin, I’m surprised to see that I’m twins with you in Iris Rebelle after all!
I was just certain you’d wear Mistral Patchouli (discontinued, sob!) and I was trying to find my last bit of it this morning, without any luck.
Of course this just shows a.) I’m a very poor mind-reader, and b.) my perfume stash is in sad disarray.
Strength, peace, and delicious wafting to all today!
Hey twin! I have only a wee bit left myself, but I am firmly *not* on the use it up bandwagon (no diss to the use-it-uppers at all, I’m just not one of you).
LOL!!!! 🙂
I enjoy the thunking all the more since it is not my products ????
I’m so tired! I’m in the middle of a 7 day work schedule, with mostly night shifts, ugh. I’m wearing Orange Sanguine, and on a whim, I layered it with Casmir. OS definitely layers better with Vanilla Insensee. Hope everyone has a great Friday!
Good luck with the schedule.
You smell great in Casmir (oh let the four winds fill my sails ????).
Thank you for always being concerned about me.
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Cross the sea of years….
I’m so happy to have you singing with me again ????????????
Hang in there lillyjo, we’re all pulling for you. 🙂
Thanks!
Good luck lillyjo…hope the OS helps to keep you awake today!
It’s a burst of energy for sure.
7 days of nights?! Blurgh. Hope you get a little break after that run!
Ditto!
Thanks. It’s all nights, except tomorrow, so I get home ar 1130 tonight, then open in the morning. I will get Wednesday and Thursday off.
Retail hours are tough. Hang in there!
Thank you!
Sending strength and energy your way, lillyjo! Hang in there!
Thank you!
Oof, that’s rough, lillyjo. I’m sending you re-charge vibes now…
Thanks!
My friend, we are both exhausted, but we are strong enough to make. At least we are twins smelling awesome!
“Make it!”
Thanks friend ????????
Bleah on a week of late nights! Sending you thoughts of strength and all the caffeine you need.
Keep spritzing that OS!
Heading upstairs for a spritz from my Amouage Lyric Woman sample. I caught my husband’s nasty ear/sinus/throat thing, so haven’t had much interest in perfume for nearly a week. But I can’t pass up an opportunity to participate, and maybe it will even make me feel better!
Hope you feel better soon!
Feel better!
You smell gorgeous. I hope the Lyric helped! Get well soon!
Ooof, get well soon! Sounds like there is a nasty bug going around for a few folks.
Drat, hope the Amouage helped a tiny bit…
I have one hand with Amouage Beach Hut Woman and the other, Epic Man. I love Epic Woman, but the Man, meh. Beach Hut Woman, do I love it? Hate it? It’s a strong reaction, but I’m thinking…love!
Amouage double scented hand twins 🙂
Ha! I did that, too. Lyric won for the full on.
I am in Atelier Cologne Philtre Ceylan. Not as summery as most of Atelier Cologne ones I tried but a great tea fragrance.
I love tea and not sure I tried that one.
It’s a bit ‘sweatier’ than any other tea ones I had but I like the sharp tingly note (cardamom? some form of cumin? both?)
It’s FriYAY! It’s FriYAY! It’s FriYaaaaaaY!!!!!!
No perfume challenge today for me! I happily reached for Atelier Pomelo Paradis and did a generous spritzin’! One of my all time faves, and definitely gonna be the 1st bottles that I’ll be needing to replace one of these days with the BIG bottle! 🙂
You smell glorious!
FriYAY always makes me 😀
You smell great, Pomelo is a perfect citrus scent.
I knew that’s the one you’d pick!
I am wearing Atelier Jasmin Angelique today, and drinking a cup of Darjeeling Tea.
How do you like it, Barqs?
I’ve been on a vetiver kick during our little heat wave, which I find bracing and refreshing. Almost everything else has seemed too much and I’m not a big citrus fan (except as an accent, rather than the star). So Vetiver Tonka, AG Vetiver cologne, Sycomore, and today’s choice to be on theme: Atelier Vetiver Fatal.
Woot woot! Happy Friday!!
You smell great!
I’m in Atelier Trefle Pur. This is another decant worthy scent.
I love that one! My sample is long gone.
This is on my buy list. If they offered it in the 10ml size, it would already be bought . . .
Feeling indecisive this morning, so throwing on a spritz of Atelier Clementine California while I frantically bake for a birthday party at 5pm today.
Enjoy the party and you smell great!
Did you make your baking deadline?
I did, and everyone seemed to enjoy the coconut raspberry cake I made. 🙂
Amouage Opus i on my left hand and Amouage Lilac Love on my right
I’ve tried Lilac Love before, and again, I get no lilac here, but a very pleasant orchid (i think)
Opus i is also very nice – I checked the fragrantica reviews, and my opinion doesn’t seem to be shared, but I don’t get any cardamom here, but I do get a lot of chamomile. There’s no accounting for noses!
Thanks for the tip. I need to sample Opus i.
I’m wearing AdP Fico di Amalfi, feeling resentful that I’m not actually on the Amalfi coast!
If only. I have a friend who just came back and had to show me all 769 pictures.
Not cool!
Lol!
The Amalfi coast is stunning, I visited there in the early nineties, even took a bus ride which was a bit of an adventure.
Is the Acqua di Parma a good fig?
Inspired by all using up samples, put on Ashoka sample. In the summer heat the fig is too sweet. Looking for a new fragrance for my birthday on Labor Day. Trying to get away from my citrus rut. Love Atelier Clementine, Pomelo but tired of them. Someone suggested Vetyverio—I love the Eau de toilette.
If you would like a light, floral patchouli, I would suggest trying Diptyque Tempo. YMMV. Other people have had very different experiences with this one.
Thanks, Jalapeño.
Nothing to do with SOTD, but those of you on the other side of the pond from the UK (& elsewhere) who may have read a previous ‘comment of mine about the potential demise of our House of Fraser departments stores might like to know it’s been bought by an English businessman called Mike Ashley. Not wishing to incur any wrath being directed at NST (not that I think Mr A even knows of its existence), if you wish to know more about his business ethos, just search online. One of the media reports called him “The Chavs’ Champion”. He bought the company at the 11th hour after an announcement that administrators had been called in & only a week after announcing his talks with HoF had broken down. I am so sorry for the staff, as I doubt most (if indeed any) will keep their jobs – certainly not people employed in the upmarket concessions, as that is not his sort of thing at all. It will be downhill from here for HoF, no doubt, & from a purely personal & selfish point of view I will miss the gorgeous Glasgow shop for its (although varying over the years) offerings of fragrance impossible to buy elsewhere in Scotland. On future trips to other UK & further afield cities I may have to forgo my ‘handcarry only’ rule if I want to make a purchase!
ug, hate these stories. There are elements outside of one person’s control, like the movement to buy from Amazon, and poor management. but just blech. I loved department stores when I was a kid – sounds like a silly legacy to want your children to experience, but they will never know what it’s like to enjoy shopping in person!
I agree with you Coin-Op! I miss the mom and pop shops and Woolworths, Alexanders, Gimbels, Lerners….so many stores that are long gone that were part of my childhood…..I remember shopping in the stores in the city with my mom when I was young. And my dad used to take me to out local Woolworths for lunch and we would sit at the lunch counter. Sad that now it seems that Amazon is the only way we shop. I think Amazon has put a lot of brick and mortar places out of business.
Great memories! 🙂 I grew up in the 80’s in a suburb, but we still had milk delivered for a while and our local Walgreens had a lunch counter. I recently visited the downtown Philly Macy’s which used to be Wannamaker’s, and it was really depressing!
My mom worked for Joskey’s and my dad had a career with a company that was destroyed by corporate raiding, along with previous poor management and economic trends – so I know the sting of these shifts in buying habits and corporate appetites!
I worked in bookstores before starting in libraries, and I have rather strong feelings about what Amazon has done to bookstores – especially independent ones.
Oh yes!!!! Local independent bookstores were so lovely!!! You could browse for hours…I always loved the smell of a new book. My kids tell me that the owner of Amazon is literally a billionaire several times over. Not surprised.
Yay for all the librarians of the world! And ITA with your opinion on Amazon.
I also agree with you, Coin-op! Even in my small town, we had a lovely dept store on Main St, with cosmetic and perfume counters by the entrance and a sweeping, curved staircase to the second floor. In the lingerie department, there was an actual bra fitter who would bring different styles to you in the dressing room and kept your measurements on file. Sigh. I really miss full service gas stations too.
I am with you on missing the full service gas stations. Although I think they still exist in New Jersey (hajusuuri will chime in on this later I hope)
You cannot pump your own gas in NJ.
I wonder if you tried you would be – arrested?, ticketed? what ?
Dunno
Washington state also used to not allow people to pump their own gas. It’s been a while since I’ve been there, so I don’t know if that’s still the case.
What Bear said but I don’t know what happens if you attempt to do it yourself.
Oregon also does not allow pumping one’s own has either although my brother said parts of Oregon now allows it.
Ack! Thanks to hajusuuri for reminding me that I should have said “Oregon” instead of “Washington”. Should have double checked my post.
That department store sounds lovely, I am sure it would have enchanted me had I shopped there as a child!
Hecht’s and Woodward & Lothrop (Woodie’s) in the DC area.
Garfinckel’s!
Chiming in to agree with you, Coin-op. I loved going to department stores as a kid. They seemed like such magical places, with beautiful display windows, and different “worlds” around every corner.
Seconding your comments here. Particularly for the Glasgow HoF which has some of the nicest SAs I’ve ever met; they do not deserve the appalling way the SD staff are treated with zero hour contracts and all. No one does.
Strawbridge & Clothier
John Wanamaker
Lit Brothers
Gimbel’s
Korvettes
Kresge
5& 10, but can’t recall the name.
Bamberger’s
Almart
Booth’s Corner Farmers Market
Atlantic Thrift
Philadelphia area defunct stores.
With you on the Gimbels, Korvettes, 5 and 10 I think was Woolworths and Bambergers…and now I truly feel old-LOL! I guess Philly had similar stores to NYC.
The Globe Store in Scranton PA, now defunct, will always have a place in my heart.
Bear, do you know a children’s rhyme about going to Wanamaker’s? I can’t remember it for the life of me, but I’m pretty sure there is one
No, Coin-op, I don’t know one, but the concept sounds very Philadelphian.
Maybe centered around the organ and Christmas light show ?
So, ha ha, it turns out I was thinking of a guessing game my father in law invented for long car trips:
“I went to John Wanamaker’s to buy something for the kitchen…” ????????????
In New York, B. Altman’s is a much-loved now gone brick and mortar. The shopping experience was wonderful, each and every time.
In FL, Jacobsen’s and Maas Brothers (formerly of Jordan Marsh chain – I worked at both places as a teenager and during college). Same experience as shopping at B. Altman’s, superb customer service.
I saw the news earlier today. I was like, “The Sports Direct guy? Oh. …” So, fingers crossed. I lived in the UK for a while, and I really hate the thought of another department store going the way of BHS.
This news make me remember long gone department stores in Colorado, where I grew up. Sigh.
May D&F
Joslin’s (where I got worked before college)
The Denver Dry Goods Company
Broadway Southwest
Gart Sports
Ugh, “made” instead of “makes”.
AdP Colonia, and since there’s some chatter up there about brownies I’ll put in a plug for the Trader Joe’s brownie mix. Baked a loaf of banana bread last night so I couldn’t possibly have a pan of brownies sitting around too, could I? Could I?
You most definitely could and further more you SHOULD. Thanks for the tip about TJs
Oh my lord, I am trying to keep off the sugar given my addiction to it but now I want to run to Trader Joes and buy those brownies!
TJ’s baking mixes are wonderful, they never disappoint. 😀
Your scary logic sounds like my scary logic!
But life is to enjoy!
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I will be in Atelier Sous le Toit de Paris after I shower. I mostly get violet in this. It’s one of those where I wasn’t sure, but my husband loved it so I got a small bottle. I’ve learned to listen to him and, of course, I now enjoy it immensely. Happy to see Atelier sells the 30 ml bottle in their website.
I will say it is a hard adjustment being home. I was in a 2,000 sq ft house with huge master bedroom for almost 6 weeks. Now I’m back in an apartment that is 1/3rd the size. We’ve definitely run out of space…need some serious culling.
I have decided I will do some culling, and then buy a 2,000 sq ft house so we can be more comfortable. Tired of cramped apt. living, no garage, only one bathroom and no tv room where I can isolate my husband and his incessant noise box. 🙂
What IS it with men and the television? I just don’t get it.
This made me laugh so hard…because in my house I am the one always cranking up the TV with Mr. CM8 complaining it is too loud….I always blame it on my age 🙂
That sounds like a productive plan. I just read a nice self-help article that suggested arranging your life around what you do anyway, rather than trying to change all your habits. The example in the article was , if you always just leave your shoes in the living room, instead of beating yourself up about not taking them to the bedroom or the back porch or whereever, just get a nice storage solution for the living room, a little shoe cabinet that could serve as a plant stand in front of a window or something, and stop beating yourself up.
Getting a house with enough room to isolate said husband and noisemakers is a much better solution that trying to stop the noise….:-)
That’s the one thing I miss about the two story house we moved out of a few years back….we had the TV in a back bedroom, and that room had a DOOR. ????
I’ve been lurking all week. Payroll system is still playing silly buggers, and I work up with a chest cold, so UGH.
I am taking half credit for my SOTD -Ava Luxe Moroccan Mint Tea.
This is a small indie brand that does some wonderful scents.
I highly recommend vanilla musk ( Tihota dupe) the Mint Tea and the Honey scents in particular.
Hope the chest cold is short lived.
Ugh! Hope things get better soon.
someone sent me a sample of a vintage Ava Luxe perfume that is just wonderful. I didn’t realist that they are still in business! I’ll have to go check them out…
Yuck on both the chest cold and the payroll issues!
One of my top five favorite perfumes of ALL TIME is No. 23 by Ava Luxe. It is unfortunately discontinued. I wrote, asking if I could get more, but was denied. Sadness.
On a happier note, she is quite talented, and I have liked quite a few of the fragrance samples I’ve tried.
Atelier Cologne Grand Neroli, day 5.
As nice as it’s been to have a no-brainer perfume choice all week, I’m really looking forward to wearing something different this weekend!
You smell great. That’s such a good one!
You smell wonderful. Grand Neroli is near the top of my FB wish list. (chanting “no new bottles no new bottles no new bottles” as I type.)
Tiffanie, I always look forward to your SOTD posts because I think you and I have very similar taste. Wish I could snap my fingers and have a bottle of Grand Neroli fall into your lap!
same! I feel like you and I really click, and often with sistine too. 🙂
Thanks for the FB wishes. I’m doing my best to stick to samples for the moment, but it’s-only-a-matter-of-time life-is-short famous-last-words I-have-a-perfume-problem and all of that, hahaha.
Monster headache so commando
I went out for drinks last night…and need more coffee
SOTD is my Aleppo soap from my morning shower
is the headache due to last night’s drinks? You are living dangerously, ltsg 😉 Hope you feel better soon!!!!
Drink lots of water, hope the headache goes away soon.
I don’t drink much , but I have a weekness for prossecco
😉 Hope by now the headache is gone…echoing cazaubon in the “drink lots of water”
Some people know that particular beverage as ‘Prozacco’. ????
LOL!
prosecco is delicious. I hope you feel better.
I hope your headache is long gone now!
I didn’t feel like wearing my other Atelier today, so I went for another “A”: Agent Provocateur L’Agent.
Love L’Agent! That bottle is part of my rotation year round.
AdP Colonia today, with scorching temperatures that’s the only one I think I can wear.
Perfect.
Hi All!
1) SOTD: Acqua diParma parfum(sample from an older friend), which is incredible. That is the only way to describe it. On pulse points only- quite potent.
2) RIP to Chris Georgio/Mr. Sillage. I just found out, and am shocked.
3) Arrakis has been Arrakis; the only relief to be found is riverside or at the beach-the local pools are now at capacity! Hopefully the rain forecast for tomorrow is not a lie.
Profumo parfum, guys! Am sorry!
I wore that on Monday–it’s my favourite of the line–isn’t it gorgeous?
It really is glorious, and I think worthy of the (gulp!) luxury price. I can’t even get into it. Simply wonderfully glorious.
The vintage version of that is one of my all-time faves. Unbelievably gorgeous! The new one is lovely as well – enjoy!
he was very very young..how did he pass away?
“They” are saying it was opioid related, but who knows? He was awesome, always leaving positive comments on other reviewers channels. Very sad.
That is so sad. Thanks for mentioning it here, I did not know. Mr. Sillage was a great voice around the perfume world. Brings to my mind this:
“If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. The extent to which you can walk in someone else’s shoes or at least eat their food, it’s a plus for everybody. Open your mind, get up off the couch, move.” — Anthony Bourdain
❤
I have no speculation- I just wish he was still here. 🙁
Way too young.
(It’s always way too young to me)
We are of an age, and he did two tours of active duty. In his time back in civilian life he looked for beauty and purpose, which I think so many young- way too young- veterans try their best to do.
Oh dear…that is very sad…I know very little about him but most other youtube reviewers have said in their tributes to him that he was a really great guy.
There is also a tribute article on Fragrantica.
Unfortunately, I am always rushing out to work in the morning and forget about the Friday scent. Today I’m wearing The Different Company Rose Kashan.
i read great reviews about it. how do you like it?
Chiming in to say that I love it! Not at all a challenging fragrance; just a really spectacularly gorgeous, sweet, acidic rose.
You smell great, though! I love KR.
Please tell us how you like it, just read the review
AdP Rosa Nobile, my holy grail rose. It’s something I normally wear in the spring so, I don’t know, the timing seems off.
Later I will switch to Arielle Shoshana edp. Looking forward to the launch of the travel size!
Very pretty!
Atelier Oolang Infini for me today
That one is so good! You smell great.
I like that one , too! Do you think it’s changed since it first came out?
Have no idea–my travel spray is several years old so I wouldn’t know if it changed recently
I couldn’t smell this at all the first time I encountered but bought the soap which I was able to smell really well!
I’m wearing Amouage Library Opus VIII, and feeling majestic. But I’ve been in a funk lately, just tired of hurting and healing, and a friend’s kitty just was diagnosed with abdominal cancer…. other friends are dealing with family losses…. my mom will be moving soon into senior living and I can’t travel yet so can’t go to help out, she’s so anxious and confused…. Just kind of summer doldrums I guess.
Hugs 🙁
That’s a lot of sadness, Calypso. I’d be in a funk, too. Hugs to you!
That’s a lot. Sometimes it’s best to just go with the doldrums until they become tiresome. That’s a lot to deal with. My best wishes for your mom…hope it settles for her soon.
Lots of tough stuff all at once, sending you hugs and positive thoughts for strength to work your way through it all. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself to feel the sadness when you need to.
sorry to hear so much is going on, Calypso, I’m sending you a perfumed hug today.
Big hugs
More hugs coming your way from me.
Thinking of you! Sending hugs!
So sorry you are going through so much! Hugs to you.
Sounds like you are having one bad summer. Those suck! I hope that things will improve for you in the fall. ????????
Big hugs to you. Take care of yourself and your mom as best you can.
So sorry Calypso, that is a lot of stuff at one time.
It’s been nothing but false starts with my parents being released from the hospital. My mom has atypical pneumonia and they are finishing all of their tests and they over adjusted my dad’s meds and that is getting straightened out. My parents said that I didn’t need to stop by today since they are probably being released today and they have a ride. Today is a grocery shopping day and doing some cleaning. I am in Amouage Memoir body butter today. The stress and uncertainty has done a number of my skin.
I’m so sorry you are going through all of that, I haven’t been able to hang around NST as often lately so if you have posted about this before, I’ve missed it. Taking care of parents while trying to live your life is very stressful and it’s good to pamper yourself when you can.
Sending you positive thoughts and hugs. You smell great.
Hang in there, I hope you can take some time to rest and recharge.
Hugs! We went thru this last fall with my in-laws. They were both in and out of the hospital all fall.
Big hugs, Dawn. I’ve been where you are, and it’s not easy. Just try to take deep breaths and take care of the biggest priorities. The rest can wait. Take care.
So sorry to read this. I hope the body butter helps to soothe. Keep your personal reserve tank filled.
I do hope they make it home today and that things improve from here! Take good care of yourself!
Hopefully they are home by now!
Fingers crossed that your parents are home now and that you are able to relax! ????
Orange Sanguine with a spritz of L’Artisan Seville l’Aube. I like this combination, it’s juicy and cuts through the ever present heat and humidity this summer.
oooooh, nice combination, must try that. I can never have too much citrus, and I’ve thought in the past that the sweetness in Seville could use a little tarting up! 😀
Nice idea! I’ll try it.
Great layering idea, ringthing !
Twins with Robin in Iris Rebelle. I will probably top it off with Iris Poudre later, so feel free to only give me half-credit.
Hey twin! And hey, we don’t need so many rules — top it off with anything! I’ve changed my scent 3 times today.
Atelier Cologne Silver Iris, which may be one of the most short lived perfumes I’ve ever worn. Barely detectable by the time I got to work, so let’s say 25 min from application. And now it is truly gone. It smells so good when it first goes on though! I may be able to get away with reapplying in the bathroom stall since I’m using a sample.
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Am shocked. Silver Iris lasts all day on me
I bet lots of sprays would help longevity, but I only have a sample to dab from.
It should be sprayed for best effect. I have plenty to share if you are interested.
I should say lavishly sprayed…
That’s very kind! I’ll email you this weekend.
Indecisive today and my hands/fingers are covered in options: the only Atelier sample I have Poivre Electrique (meh), Amouage Beloved, Jubilation 25, and Lyric. Lyric won out. It actually smells good in the heat.
I love Lyric in the heat. I almost wore it too. We are at least house twins.
I’ve never tried Lyric in the heat. Will have to do that soon.
I should try a smidgen if Lyric while it’s hot out. It’s more of a cooler weather scent for me.
I’ve only tried Lyric in cooler weather. It was so pretty then.
I am wearing Atelier Bergamote SoleiI today.I love Bergamot notes,but this one opens for me with too much bitter orange.By the time,the bitter orange dies down the entire scent is fading.It might work well for someone else though HAGD
I adore bergamot too! I tried Bergamote Soleil in a store and was very close to buying a small bottle. But it was out of stock, maybe that was lucky for me, I will get a sample and try it again at home. My nose gets overwhelmed when sampling multiple scents at the perfume counter, and then my scent judgement is not the best. 😉
SotM = Orange Sanguine, and will add Vanille Insensee later for the creamsicle effect.
OS was my first Atelier. A lovely NSTer sent me a sample. Completely enjoyed OS so I ordered an Atelier Discovery Set. Heavenly sniffing for a cologne lover like me. Atelier still offers the discovery set, or you can choose six+ samples, and shipping is free either way. Just sayin’! 😀
This weekend, after completing my to do list, I will reward myself with an order of a handful of Atelier samples. There are so many I’ve not had a chance to smell. I’ll try to limit myself to a half dozen or so.
Hope everyone has a fabulously fragrant Friday.
OS was also the first Atelier in the Marzipan house…we had a huge 200 ml bottle!!!
Orange Sanguine, the first and the best! At least to my nose. 😀
Oh do let me know your list – I may be able to fulfill some (and even get some free from Sephora).
It’s as if you read my mind today. I just went to Sephora and brought home samples of Bergamote Soleil, Cedre Atlas, and Pomelo Paradis.
Thank you for offering to share, your perfume library must be one of the world’s largest. 😉 I’m planning to order samples of a few of these Ateliers that I’ve never found tester bottles for:
Jasmin Angelique, Camelia Intrepide, Emeraude Agar, Sud Magnolia, Figuier Ardent, Encens Jinhae, Philtre Ceylan, or Tobacco Nuit.
If I lived near a shop with Atelier’s full line I’d have platinum frequent sniffer status there, LOL.
Half twins by now? ????
Yup, half twins! Now I’m really hankering for an orange-vanilla creamsicle.
Relishing AC Rendez-Vous today. It is my absolute favorite from this line! Silver Iris comes in second.????
Those are my 2nd and third favorites. My first is Samtal Carmin. You smell wonderful ????
Thank you!!
Rendez-Vous is lovely
Yes!????
SOTD is Amouage Opus iii. Love this one but will be thunking my decant by the end of the day.
I managed to wear one scent from all three houses for this week’s cp.
I managed to do the same but forgot to put it in my post. ????
Opus III is very lovely!
Hey, good job on the perfume hat trick!
Wearing Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto Di Calabria. I need to spritz that one on a little more yet this summer.
That’s what I’m wearing as well! I’ve used it a lot this hot, muggy summer!
Orange Sanguine for me today. TGIF for real!!!
Halleluja for Friday.
I thought of you last night. Was back on set with Tony Goldwyn and at one point he was standing so close I could smell him. 😉 I’ve had a bit of a rough week, but that perked me right up haha!!
Oh SWOON!!!!This should be a daily lemming!!Haha!❤️❤️
SOTD = Atelier Cologne Cedrat Enivrant
This can cut through heat and humidity like nobody’s business. It is citrusy and has a sheer booziness. It smells the same from beginning to end. 10 spritzes. I usually bring this on vacation and tend to top up with 2-3 spritzes during the day.
In other news, someone at work discovered our shared interest in perfumes. I will try to keep NST my secret place ???? so I can continue to be myself.
I owe a bunch of people freebies and a swap package. I will try to get to them betweeen this and next week.
I saw some people expressed interest in Mohur Extrait: yasmina, sterling925 and emilie — if you are in the U.S. please email me. I’m happy to give you a wee sample but don’t blame me if you get hooked.
Also, I think plyshka, if you are reading this, email me. There’s no need to buy a sample of Profumum Roma Acqua Viva as I will share some with you.
I think you’re very wise to want to keep the two worlds separate. There is very little room to be yourself as it is.
Sad to say, but I agree with you.
Very true, lillyjo. I have another co-worker who I like whom I’ve invited to Twisted Lily during Sniffapalooza, a Puredustance event AND we’ve also gone shopping at Bergdorfs and she was tickled pink that some of the SAs knew me by name (outed as a regular!). Even with her, I was careful to remain vague about how I met the other NYC perfumustas.
You smell stunningly refreshing my dear
Thank you my dear. It is hot and humid here although nowhere near as bad as the heatwave in Europe…plus, we have AC practically everywhere.
you’re fabulously fragrant today.
Cedrat Enivrant is sooooo good, I just went and dabbed some on my wrist.
Thank you. Do you get the meh dry down on this one? I don’t but you have mentioned this in general for Atelier Cologne.
Cedrat Enivrant has the best dry down of all the Ateliers I’ve tried so far. Orange Sanguine’s is very good too but on me it is very faint at the end.
Thank you hajusuuri! I will send you an e-mail shortly 🙂
Got it!
Oh my gosh, thank you! I’m really touched by your generosity! I will send you an email – this kindness made my day 🙂
Super!
I have a few friends outside of NST who know about my perfume “interest”, but I have not mentioned where I hang out online. It’s almost like perfume has become a weird fringe activity in the last decade or so to the general populace.
I know what you mean!
Jubilation 25, which is really the crown jewel of my perfume collection.
I only have samples of 25, but if I were to purchase another Amouage, that would be the one.
But I have enough, you smell wonderful.
That would be a cool project, to wear a Crown Jewel of your collection.
I would have a problem picking just one!
I have a smidge on one knuckle and it is quite grand!
I’m in just a little PdN Fig-Tea to give it one last try, and many sprays of Atelier Figuier Ardent. I needn’t have sprayed the Nicolai, since the monster FA swallowed it up.
Puppygirl has a skin infection, and the oral antibiotic is not agreeing with her. Added an anti-nausea med, plus topical spray which she just loves. ???? Bland diet of chicken and rice as well. We will see how the next dose goes…if it goes down and stays down.
Drinking Yogi Sweet Nectarine tea, which is supposed to be calming. Also eating cotton candy jelly bellys and I’m not sorry. I’m a little worried and unsettled today.
I hope puppygirl was ok with the new regimen.
She was drowsy, but okay! I hope we’ve found the right combo.
Poor puppy girl and you! I’ve got one of my cats back on steroids for allergies and it stresses me out having to medicate him because he hates it ????
I hope your pup gets some relief soon and enjoy those jelly beans, guilt free!
I think we have the right anti-nausea med, now. It’s hard when pets get older and their immune systems go haywire.
I hope your kitty feels better, and the steroid does the trick!
And the jelly beans were from the tail end of a bag, so not too much damage to my tail end. ????
I hope your puppy girl gets better soon!
She handled it better today…she’s quiet, but better.
Oh that’s a total bummer about your puppy girl! Fingers crossed that she is feeling better soon. ????
Totally understand about a pet hating on meds. Teflon kitty HATED having her ear drops administered. I’m glad that regimen is over. ????
Thanks, Jalapeño. I can’t imagine giving ear drops to a cat. My springer spaniel had ear infections a lot (bless her sweet soul), and it was quite the ordeal.
We love our critters. ❤️
Why did you call her Teflon Kitty?
I love Fig Tea, it’s the only true osmanthus I tired ( side-eye Osmanthus Yunnan and PdE Osmanthus something). Good luck with puppy, it gets better… they are resilient creatures.
Mine is alergic to chicken (really!) but gastro food, rice and patience always worked…
Okay, so with this info, I’m thinking maybe osmanthus isn’t my thing. I just feel like I’m wearing someone else’s perfume. I have a travel bottle of Osmanthus Yunnan, and really like that one.
That’s great that you’ve found an allergy solution for your pup! ????
OY is a great fragrance. just the osmanthus isn’t that strong in this one.
Glad your pup is better, have a lovely weekend together! and if you ever need pup cuteness thoughts, follow on twitter ‘thoughts of dog’. not my account, but it always makes my day
I’m the only one wearing Atelier Sud Magnolia this morning? Wow.
Went to see Train and Hall and Oates last night, it was a good show but ran late. Then I had to get up early to make a 6:45 endoscopy appt. Results were as expected–I have GERD and a hiatal hernia, but I knew that already. The endoscopy was a breeze but the doc wants a barium swallow next and those are gross. Why can’t somebody make a chocolate-flavored barium?
Kitties on deck for the weekend! Can’t wait to cuddle those little furries.
Kitty cuddling!!!! Yay!
Way back when “Kiss on my List” was a hit, a woman in a bar was convinced I was John Oates, because Philadelphia, only had a mustache then, and she was probably a bit drunk. LOL
Could not dissuade her. Fun times !! LOL
Ha! I have a friend whose daughter really does look a whole lot like Taylor Swift. She has a Tshirt that says ‘No I’m not who you think I am.’
I was amazed at how small Oates looked onstage. His bio says he is 5’5″ but that must be on a good day. Everyone else onstage was a head+ taller than he was. In my mind’s eye you must be tall or you would be Baby Bear.
5′ 9″ and I think the mustache made her think that.
And the alcohol.
And I do have excellent posture, and a “presence”.
(Been told numerous times by friends, family, enemies, co-workers, I appear aloof and intimidating. OY.)
And KomL was playing on the jukebox.
I asked her, “Do you really think I would play my own song on the jukebox?”
“Yeah I think you would.”
LOLOL
peepl r dummm
I actually did ‘LOL’ at that.
I am joining you in Sud Magnolia
Yay!
I am joining you in GERD and hiatal hernia! Welcome to the club! ????
SOTD Santal Carmin by Atelier Cologne
Awesome!
I like to wear it in autumn
Good one!
Lovely!
Fail on the CP for me today. The hand wants what it wants; today that is Perfumer H Vetiver.
Smoke is way down today, I can actually see across the canyon. First time in days.
LOL on Antonio Banderas’s age. Now are we sure he’s really 58 not 60? I recall some years back being amused to find that Melanie Griffiths had gone from being at least 5 years older than me, to several years younger! How DOES she do it???
And I may have misheard that Angie Harmon is only 46. She had appeared in quite a few shows where she played a responsible adult that it seemed like she should be older.
She should be WAY older.
Wikipedia says she was born in 1972 but I’m with you that she should be older. Maybe she just has a mature face?
Hurray for clearing skies in your area! The stink of wildfires is something that I don’t miss at all.
It’s my day off so I can spray myself with abandon, well, Vanille Incensee today. It’s pretty great, even in the heat.
Happy Friday everyone!
Yay! And thanks for the tip on ear aches. I rarely get them but flying with an ear ache felt like someone was rooting around in my ear with an ice pick.
You’re welcome..Hope it works for you. It’s saved me on long flights! Ice pick in your ear = disaster.
Hello, scent twin! Smelling good!
*waving, hello* We do smell great!????
You guys I just got an email from Lush that Rose Jam shower gel has joined the permanent line up!
Also, has anyone tried Abel perfumes? Twisted Lily has a sample set of 6 perfumes plus a coupon for 20% off any future Abel purchase for $35 (not affiliated). I’m thinking about it mainly because I see their perfumes are offered in 15ml bottles for $70 so are in the realm of affordability and use-up-ability.
Gaynor and I tried them…if it’s the same Abel ( a New Zealander living in the Netherlands hence the ‘Abel’ for Abel Tasman who was the first European to make it to NZ). They are all naturals, low sillage, very fleeting…work better on clothes than skin. They had that watery /diluted vibe that you sometimes get from naturals. One…can’t remember the name but had amber….was ok but it was gone in 20 minutes. I wasn’t very taken with them.
Grey Labdamun was the best of them in my opinion
thank for just massively killing my lemming 🙂 Money saved.
Yes, like cm8 said, thanks! Grey Labdanum and the Neroli one were the two I was mainly interested in but this line doesn’t seem like a need-to-try.
I bought the discovery set from Indigo which came in a very nice presentation. My favorite was Green Cedar. It has excellent longevity and silage and not just for a natural. It smells like a cousin of LDDM. My second favorite was colbat Amber – soft and sweet.
Thank you for your report! I’ll keep thinking about it.
Uh oh. My credit card is twitching nervously at that news from Lush!
No rush, they’ll be there all the time now! I noticed the price is lower too. Just $8.95 for the 3.3oz. I hope they didn’t mess with the formula.
Sampling Gypsy Water….now if I could just figure out where it disappeared to.????
LOL. Are you a meezer cat’s human?
SOTD!Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa.It is my favorite flanker to the original.Bright burst of sunshine on a windy cloudy August pre-Spring day.
Still p’d off over the loss of my Fornasetti candle.I can sulk for days about stuff.Lol.
Happy Weekend!
X
Hope the weekend turns your frown upside down!
Haha!Paul my bestie is visiting so yes,the weekend will be AWESOME!x
I don’t recall what the AdP smells like but it must be super because you have a good nose!
Coming from you that is a HUUUUUUGE compliment,thank you h!✌????❤️❤️
Is your Fornasetti candle at all replaceable? (Sorry if this is adding insult to injury.)
Yes it is replaceable,it is a limited-ish design where Lina Cavalieri is wearing a suit of armor,peeking out from the helmet on the one side,and on the other side the helmet is closed.Otto fragrance which filled my apartment after the accident.There is a wonderful shop in Johannesburg that stocks them,but as we know they are not el cheapo candles,so I’ll sit on my hands for now.I do have a “tiny” collection of Fornasetti,although this one was a favorite design.✌????
I would sulk about that for days too! So sorry.
I feel bad for sulking over a candle when I look at what is happening in the real world…but thanks for the sympathy!❤️❤️
Double points for me today – Sotd is Atelier Cologne Sud Magnolia
Nice! I have to find mine!
I somehow lost my sample(s) of Atelier Grand Neroli, so I’m going for partial credit with Ava Luxe Patchouli Leaves (apparently now discontinued). Some of the niche patchoulis lean too hard on the amber for my taste; this one doesn’t, and it has a green, almost briney quality to my nose. It feels dewy and outdoorsy, not musty in the slightest (patch sometimes goes that way on me). It also wears sheer enough to work in the current heat. I wish my sample was bigger.
Have you tried Solstice Scents Estate Vetiver? If you live in the U.S. email me and I will send you a sample.
I saw my first lamb of spring yesterday , very bouncy in a green paddock. There was a small article in the paper last week with the head of the Botanic Gardens saying that their annual records show that flowers/blossoms are 6-8 weeks earlier this year than in previous years. We have had very few hard frosts and only fleeting snow…more of a dull bleak cold winter than a bitter frosty winter. I will have to mow the lawns this weekend. I have been enjoying my graveyard walks recently. There are so many thrushes singing. The graveyard must be far safer from cats than our neighbourhood ( they tend to get caught so easily that I only see one or two ) . The birds there are so vocal, claiming territory, looking for mates…I counted 23 species in my notebook just from their call yesterday. Really wonderful. iWearing Debaser, waiting for sunrise .
Heard my first cicada the second week of July.
Long ago and far away……………never heard cicadas in this area until the end of August.
Heard them here a few weeks ago. Odd.
Sounds like your cicadas showed up about the same time that the ones in my area did.
We have far fewer cicadas down here than up north where Waterdragon lives. They have such an intoxicating sound. They have such an amazing life cycle …love them. Our garden has a lot of stick insects, wetas and huhu grubs ( they are big like cicadas but look like they are made from wood) and whistling tree frogs. It has been years since I saw a praying mantis.
Happy birthday in four days. My birthday is next week….you just reminded me!
Happy Birthday, Kanuka !
Thank you !
I saw a praying mantis last year, hopefully one this year before it gets less warm (which isn’t going to happen any time soon, thank goodness).
Wow.. my kids would absolutely adore you’re garden!
Woodlouse and earthworms are our garden staples, and the kids love them, we have lots of crickets in the neighbouring fields which make lovely music tho.
Has anyone heard any rumours about vero Profumo?? I was at Bloom perfumery in London today, and they told me the company is folding, Rubj EdP is no longer available,.” I’m so sad if this is true, as I’ve fallen hard for Rubj & Onda edp and have been buying small samples from bloom every couple months, they are such unique and inventive creations! Please chime in with any info, there’s nothing I can see online. Thanks!
Goodness! I follow Vero on Instagram and there has been no indication that this is the case.
I hope so much this is the case- maybe the people at Bloom have had a falling out with the company , and they will not be carrying line anymore?
I cannot believe there are almost 300 comments at this time. I have been extremely busy and I will be working until late tonight. TGIF!
No THUNK today to participate in the CP. I am wearing Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine, like I guess some of you today. I will be reading all the comments later today.
Happy Friday everyone!
Twins! I hope you get home before me this time!
You smell great and don’t work too hard 🙂 Pace yourself!!!!
Hello, house twin!
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Are you home yet?
I got home at 11:30pm. I wish I could stay in bed the whole day today because I am very tired, but I am already up to face another busy day taking care of personal things. I hope your day today is not so bad.
We got home at the same time. Back at work. Will report later. Have a great day!
Hope you survived Friday!❤️❤️
I survived yesterday, my friend. Having my morning coffee already and ready to face another day! Hope your weekend is good! ????❤
Late to the party and overwhelmed with comments. Shocker, I am in Pomelo Paradis again today. It was gone within minutes though, since I biked to/from work and other scents overtook it.
It must be too hot to go outside everywhere!
That picture really is gorgeous. Partial credit today in Annick Goutal Vetiver (it counts because it came out while Annick was still part of the name)(I totally, totally understand the hate for dropping the Annick out of the name of the perfume line, but a one-word name really does seem more chic).
It might be this pesky cold, but Vetiver blossomed today in a way it never has on my skin before. Today, the vetiver floated down on a cloud of smoke and Indian incense (temple-style). I looked at the notes and they include neither smoke nor incense, so…so much for that.
Anyway, we’re going to a super fancy restaurant tomorrow night to belatedly celebrate my birthday (dragging this out as long as I can!). I pray my sinuses will be crystal clear, in order to permit me to smell and taste each marvelous dish. I also pray this cough will go away so I don’t have to destroy my palate with cough drops. Cross your fingers for me!
Fingers crossed. Get some rest!
Fingers, toes and eyes crossed. Enjoy!
THIS +1
Oh, I do hope that your cold will give you a break for tomorrow’s festivities! If I may make a suggestion: in lieu of cough drops, have you considered making hot tea with lots of lemon and honey? At least it tastes better than cough drops…
Happy Birthday Bear!!! I too turned ‘new 40’ recently (July 20th). I’m wearing Majan attar.
Happy belated birthday!
Thank you, and Happy belated Birthday to you, PekeFan !
Very, very late to the party today but my sister came to visit here today and we went to the Middelheim Park in Antwerp together which was great fun. It’s a lovely park, a little sun parched these days, with lots of statues.
SOTD is Amouage Jubilation 25, which is on it’s way to becoming my second favourite Amouage, and I just love wearing it in summer.
What is your first favorite?:)
Gold Woman, only I don’t like wearing it in summer for some reason.
Ohhh, Gold is beyond beautiful, it is also my favorite Amouage followed by Honour, granted I haven’t tried any recent releases.
I can’t remember what Honour is like, though I know I’ve tried it. I always confuse it with Journey for some reason.
Out of the more recent ones I really enjoyed Myths and was pleased by the first minutes of Bracken.
Honour is a fresh white floral with a prominent rhubarb note, blooms beautifully in the heat. Unfortunately my mini is empty, and I haven’t purchased a bottle… I am pondering subscribing to Scentbird to get a decant 🙂
Ooh, I love Honour! I’m the happy owner of a FB!
SOTD- Elizabeth Arden Green Tea and Amouage Interlude on my wrists.
Coffee of the day- coffee ice cream 🙂
Your coffee of the day sounds spot on for hot weather! ????
I decided I needed a special boost today, very refreshing! And I don’t even want to know how many calories I added to my diet:)
My favorites are Private Selection and Haagen Dazs!
Happy Friday, NST!
SOTD = back in Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensee, despite being very tempted by the travel sprays I got from Sonoma Scent Studio. I’m looking forward to trying them out over the weekend!
Nice one. I think Vanille Insensee is one of the easiest vanillas to wear and made for people who shy away from gourmands.
Thank you! It is definitely not a “vanilla frosting” type scent. I actually got a teeny little waft of lime with Vanille Insensee for the first time today. Never had that happen before; kind of interesting.
Hey, you guys! (Just FYI, I ‘said’ that like Sloth in The Goonies.????) TGIF!
I’m wafting Amouage Gold for today’s project (and huffing myself quite often). Actually, this is my third day of wafting Amouage, after Honour on Wed. and Ubar yesterday. It’s been several high-sillage days here.
Can’t wait to see what glorious scents you’re all wearing today…
Happy Friday/Weekend!
You smell stunningly beautiful!
Thank you! Gold is a proper perfume, isn’t it? A perfume-with-a-capital-‘P’. Definitely a favorite of mine.
Hey, been meaning to ask, how’s your baseball team doing? I’ve had a hard time watching this summer. Busy schedule, so I’ve been just listening in on the radio when I can. Still mad at the Tigers for trading all my favs last season.
Until just a few minutes ago, we were tied with the Dodgers for 1st in the NL West. Now we’re half-a-game behind. I blame you, for asking!????????JK! …Ugh, the trade deadline gives me anxiety. It’s always your favorites that get traded! Here’s hoping you pick up some new faves!
Hey stranger, you smell mighty fine today!
????????, girl! Thanks!
Your post reminds me that I have to try Cedrat Enivrant (again?) at Sephora. I get some of the Atelier scents confused and can’t remember which ones I’ve tested, but I think I’d like that one.
Smelling regal today, Creosote!
Ooh, thanks! “Regal” is the perfect description for Gold.
In the affable and gentlemanly Aramis Tuscany Pour Uomo with a spritz or two of the Pour Donna just for fun.
Never smelled the Tuscany Pour Uomo. What’s it like?
It is an herbal patchouli fougere with a chypre heart. If Estée Lauder’s original fragrance line is your cup of tea, I encourage you to seek it out. I love masculines, I wear them frequently. My first bottle of perfume purchased was Givenchy Pi, all my favorite Caron’s are found at the Men’s counter and the only Cartier I cannot live without is Declaration. OK. Maybe L’Envol too.
Commuting Woes No. 448:
Today’s featured layering: armpit body odor, bad breath and Juicy Fruit (the original flavor with the yellow outer wrapper).
Smelled in the wild — Angel! (where was she when I needed her?)
Petunia – good call on the scarf. I use it when it’s colder to cover my nose. I need to decide on what to lightly spray on it as an antidote to the smell!
In other news at work — rweedle dee and tweedle dumb ????
I asked our Real Estate group to consider making 2 changes, one of which was to replace a small table that seats 4 to one that seats 8 and I provided the specific location in our building that has the same setup. I got a response that I need to formally submit it (no problem) and a pompous “BTW, we have to adhere to standards” to which I said Great, there’s precedence to my request for the 8-seater. The next email demanded to know what I meant by precedence. Oh lordie lordie. We’re my expectations too high that she should have understood me since I already told her it was the same setup on another floor in our building?
Sounds like “precedence” had too many letters for her. Tsk!
I actually second-guessed myself initially and then decided that it is better to just calmly explain what I meant.
wood sha b dumm enof 2 knot no the definnishun, than nut g00gel, and knead u two xplane tha consep ?
(That was fun. And also, almost, headache inducing.) LOL 😉
Hooked on phonics?
LOL!
Owtch, dat hert mai brane!
You guys are all hilarious. ????
Glad to know I’m not the only one at work struggling with keeping standards high,and basic brainpower is apparently lacking worldwide.My biggest gripe is having to send 50 emails where one would have been enough under “normal” circumstances.
Sometimes, a good old-fashioned phone call does wonders. Most people don’t as they are always looking to keep proof or evidence. Some ALWAYS puts a read receipt and I always say no I don’t want to send the read receipt just to mess them up.
Keeping It Simple on a hot and sunny Friday and joining the crowd wearinh Ateler Orange Sanguine earlier. I find it much more citrussy than orange and can’t even smell the blood orange note it supposedly contains, which is my favorite orange note, so it gets just an O.K. vote from me. Spent another delightful fun afternoon with the grandkids at our favorite neighborhood pool and now we’re all heading off to our Friday-night-concert-in-the-park featuring a local classic rock band playing the hits of the past. I’m wearing a slightly psychedelic shirt and for a party mood, Ralph Lauren Ralph Rocks. Now this is creamsicle! which evolves into a creamy coconut. Staying with our simple theme, we’ll be picking up some pizza and bringing along a couple of Leinie Summer Shandies for us and lemonade without the beer for the kids. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend ahead!
That sounds like a perfect day and evening — hope the band was fun!
Wore atelier’s Amber Nue today – a summer Amber but too much cinnamon for me
SOTD is Bvlgari Omnia.
I spent (wasted) about an hour looking at photos of Cher and Dolly from the 70’s. I’ve been feeling very melancholy and nostalgic for that era. *sigh*
As a kid I was slightly afraid of Cher (so tall!) and Dolly (big hair!), but I grew up and realized they’re both flamazing.
Commando today ( sinus headache/ touch of nausea) may spritz a bit of Elizabeth Arden Green Tea &/or get a cup of peppermint tea later . I’ve had the day off , so all I’ve been working on is catching up on laundry and dishes. And cat snuggles.
My goal this morning was to post the 500th comment…Success!!Hahaha!Hope everyone survived Friday!
I❤️NST✌????
Congrats on comment 500! ????????????????I never thought there were going to be so many comments yesterday. I read some of them, but I will try to catch up today!
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Good job you!