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Monday scent of the day 12/17

Posted by Robin on 17 December 2018 231 Comments

Monday and Wright Brothers Day! It's also Maple Syrup Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I'm starting my community project count in Parfumerie Générale / Pierre Guillaume 04, Musc Maori.

Reminder: on 12/21 we're doing What's your number...wear a perfume with a number in the name, if you have one. Suggested by thegoddessrena.

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 Four Yellow Flowers [cropped & border added] by Bernd Thaller at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. Glannys says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:20 am

    House twins, Robin!

    SOTD is Pierre Guillome Paris / Parfumerie Generale 25 Indochine.

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    • Deva says:
      17 December 2018 at 1:10 pm

      I almost chose that this morning! You smell lovely!

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    • Robin says:
      17 December 2018 at 1:48 pm

      Hey cousin!

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  2. SheriG says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:21 am

    Ooh, accidentally participating in 10 Corso Como!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:35 am

      You smell great! That is on my list for this week!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:52 am

      yummm..sandalwood bliss! I drained my sample of that one

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    • Robin says:
      17 December 2018 at 1:49 pm

      That’s funny!

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  3. flopper says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:22 am

    That’s a lovely picture, Robin. Cannot decide between Lys 41 and Iris Nazarena, a decant, thank you PL67. ?

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:35 am

      Glad you are enjoying it! ?

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  4. Elisa says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:22 am

    New Look 1947. And appropriately enough I’ve got some maple syrup in my coffee.

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    • Marjorie Rose says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:51 pm

      Maple syrup in coffee sounds delish!

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  5. PriscillaE says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:27 am

    Has anyone tried New Haarlem by Bond No 9 and gotten pancake syrup from it? That’s what I’m smelling from this sample. Boozy pancake syrup.

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    • Elisa P says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:01 am

      Yup! It smells like breakfast to me ? It’s the immortelle that smells like that.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:17 am

      New Haarlem is soooo good! You smell yummy!?

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    • sistine says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:53 am

      Definitely boozy pancake syrup. I love it!

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      17 December 2018 at 2:31 pm

      Immortelle and coffee

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  6. thegoddessrena says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:29 am

    I suggested it but even I didn’t realize how many samples with numbers I have! 7 Billion Hearts on one arm and Oeillet Louis XV on the other.

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    • Robin says:
      17 December 2018 at 1:49 pm

      There really are more of them than I thought of originally too. Great idea for a project!

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  7. hannahmom says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:29 am

    Wearing L’air de Rien from Miller Harris because I forgot to look at the community project this AM.
    I will be playing later in the week,

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    • tannina says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:16 am

      Also forgot the CP. I like Air de Rien, but Boyfriend does not…

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    • cazaubon says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:58 am

      Love that one, you smell great.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:20 pm

      L’air de Rien is a good one for cold winter weather, IMO.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:48 pm

      You smell wonderful. That one was a recent risky, but successful, blind buy for me.

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  8. AngelaB says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:32 am

    Does Le Labo Iris 39 body creme count?

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:33 am

      It does! ?

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      • AngelaB says:
        17 December 2018 at 1:06 pm

        ?

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    • Calypso says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:55 am

      I would guess that all of the Le Labo scents would count!

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      • AngelaB says:
        17 December 2018 at 1:06 pm

        ??

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      • hajusuuri says:
        17 December 2018 at 9:42 pm

        I could probably do a month of numbered perfumes. I plain forgot about the Le Labos!

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  9. perfumelover67 says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:33 am

    In Carner Barcelona D600. Never tired to wear such a delicious iris perfume.

    Happy Monday everyone!

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:06 am

      You smell great. I thunked my decant of that one a while ago…use it before you lose it!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        17 December 2018 at 11:18 am

        Thank you! ?

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        • AngelaB says:
          17 December 2018 at 1:07 pm

          Oh I bet you smell Divine PL67!

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          • perfumelover67 says:
            17 December 2018 at 1:18 pm

            I do! ?Thank you!

    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:19 pm

      Does D600 have a spine strengthening effect like No. 19?

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        17 December 2018 at 8:30 pm

        Not at all! At least not for me. I would say D600 is a yummy iris with mostly vanilla, cardamon and pepper. I have not been able to find that “magic” of classic Chanels in any other perfumes yet.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      17 December 2018 at 9:41 pm

      If I change my mind about Chanel week, D600 would be on the list. You smelled wonderful!

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        18 December 2018 at 12:49 am

        Thank you!

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  10. Annikky says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:36 am

    I’m wearing Une Fleur de Cassie, one of my favourite Malles. I dedicate this occasion to Austenfan who pointed me to a Dutch site selling seriously discounted travel sprays. I understand it’s going to be an online exclusive now, so fans might want to be on the lookout for discounts elsewhere as well. Plus I hear the old travel sprays will be discontinued for all scents, so it might be a good time to snap them up (they are rather reasonably priced even if not on sale).

    In addition to UFdC I’m also wearing Guerlain’s Angelique Noire: I visited the Guerlain boutique today to do some Christmas shopping and sniffed a few things. I remember liking AN when I tried it in Paris a while back and it’s really very nice. I’m very tempted by the 20ml version.

    I bought a 7.5ml bottle of Shalimar extrait for a friend and I’m so excited about that:)

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    • Regina says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:46 am

      Wait, Malle is discontinuing travel sprays? NOoooooooooO!OO

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      • Annikky says:
        17 December 2018 at 10:52 am

        If my information is correct, they are revamping them. Which surely means higher prices.

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        • Regina says:
          17 December 2018 at 10:54 am

          Ah. Well I’m glad there will continue to be a smaller size, but yes the trend does seem to be toward punch-in-the-gut prices.

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          • Annikky says:
            17 December 2018 at 4:56 pm

            I think the change in ownership is showing its full effect now.

        • cazaubon says:
          17 December 2018 at 11:59 am

          Perhaps the 30ml bottles are replacing them?

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          • Annikky says:
            17 December 2018 at 4:49 pm

            Indeed, I think that’s exactly the case – I didn’t realise they had been launched already! Haven’t seen them in Europe yet.

      • Robin says:
        17 December 2018 at 11:29 pm

        The 10 ml travel sprays (sold separately) are relatively new, or at least, that’s how I remember it. Used to be you could get 5 or 10 ml bottles only in coffrets, I thought. Then they added the 10 ml sprays in trios, then they started selling them separately, and perhaps now they are phasing them out for the 30 ml bottles.

        Anyway, they are still doing the 10 ml coffrets, so that’s better than nothing.

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    • austenfan says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:34 am

      🙂 🙂 🙂

      I’m so glad that you got your Cassie! They were even selling the large bottle at half the price. I’ve already got one, so I don’t need anymore but I’m ridiculously pleased to hear you got what you wanted.
      Enjoy, Cassie is stunning and smart!

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      • Annikky says:
        17 December 2018 at 4:50 pm

        I’m very happy, too! I did consider the full bottle, but honestly probably don’t need that much. Thank you again!

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    • sistine says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:54 am

      Thanks for the heads up! I may need to get one or two travel sprays – they’re such a perfect size.

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      • Deva says:
        17 December 2018 at 2:04 pm

        Ditto this!

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      • Annikky says:
        17 December 2018 at 4:54 pm

        Probably wise to check with your local purveyors as well to confirm whether the rumors are true. But it seems very likely that the 30ml size will replace the smaller one. I personally love the small travel size – it really is great for travel and it’s a nice way to own scents that you don’t really need/cannot afford a full bottle of (the 30ml is pretty dear).

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  11. springpansy says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:38 am

    Lovely – I’ll wear a Parfumerie Generale or two at some point this week, but today I’m in Theorema. I especially love it at this time of year, but also I have a crazy day ahead and wanted something calming.

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    • flopper says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:41 am

      Yum! You smell fantastic. I tried this courtesy of the lovely nancyleandeos — theorema is wonderful! Hope your day goes smoothly!

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    • sistine says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:54 am

      I hope your day is a little less crazy than you expect.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:18 pm

      Hope that your Manic Monday wasn’t one!

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  12. JadainGA says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:42 am

    Good morning Y’all….

    Just 4 more days of school, and 5 more days of pharmacy……We can do this! Soooooo ready for a few days of downtime!

    I found a box of forgotten samples, so I picked an unlabeled sample vial from Nordstrom. Fairly positive that it’s Hermes Twilly, and 100% certain that the tuberose is giving me a bit of a headache. Still it’s nice enough that I’m gonna give it a bit longer to dry down before I make the scrubber decision! 🙂

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    • lillyjo says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:47 am

      Twilly gave me a bit of a headache too. I blamed the ginger though, lol. Hope it goes away soon.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:51 am

      let the countdown for you begin!

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  13. Regina says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:45 am

    Like SheriG, I’m participating by accident in Une Rose!

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    • Suzy Q says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:01 am

      Ha! Good one. And you smell wonderful!

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    • Robin says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:30 pm

      Took me a minute. Need more tea.

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  14. Suzy Q says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:00 am

    Hahaha. I too just realized I’m participating: in Tea for Two! I had my annual mammogram appointment this morning which meant no perfume. Came home and sprayed myself silly with Tea for Two. It smells so festive.

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    • Regina says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:13 am

      Nice! 🙂 I must remember to wear that one later this week.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:50 am

      I hope your appt went smoothly!

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  15. Elisa P says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:07 am

    SOTD Nishane Istanbul Sultan Vetiver from a sample. Nice but maybe a bit soapy for my taste. There’s a nice, cool anise note when first applied and wish that stuck around longer.

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    • lillyjo says:
      17 December 2018 at 2:08 pm

      With a name like that, I never would have guessed it was soapy.

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  16. chocolatemarzipan8 says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:08 am

    I inherited a bunch of evaporated decants from the Marzipans so I am in Bon 001 and 103 and Dame Dark Horse. Thunk X 3

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:20 am

      ?Keep thunking! ?

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    • tiffanie says:
      17 December 2018 at 6:27 pm

      Dark Horse is fabulous! Way to thunk.
      Thought of you when I bought chocolate marzipan bars at Aldi this afternoon. 😉

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        18 December 2018 at 3:59 am

        Sadly we did not have them in our Aldis 🙁

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:15 pm

      She’s baaaaaaaaaaaaack: the THUNKINATOR!

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        18 December 2018 at 4:00 am

        Ha! only because my kids gave me all their just about evaporated decants!

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  17. lillyjo says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:15 am

    Sotd is Mad Madame layered with Korres jasmine body lotion. This is my go to moody fragrance choice. I found out my son won’t be getting his “big” Christmas gift, because I was stupid and trusted that his dad was taking care of it. Like he said he would. I took care of the smaller ones, but now I have to scramble for another gift, so he will be even with his sister. My son is very sweet and would never complain, but still I am upset for him, and that after all these years, his mother is still very foolish.

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    • Regina says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:42 am

      So sorry, lillyjo. You’re not foolish for wanting to believe the best of another human being. This is all on dad, and you are a very kind mom to pick up the slack.

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      • lillyjo says:
        17 December 2018 at 11:48 am

        Thank you, Regina.

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      • AngelaB says:
        17 December 2018 at 10:15 pm

        Ditto-
        U Go Girl!

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    • sistine says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:56 am

      I’m sorry that you have to scramble to make up for his dad’s irresponsibility. You are a wonderful mom.

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      • lillyjo says:
        17 December 2018 at 2:11 pm

        Thank you, Sistine.

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    • cazaubon says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:03 pm

      That sounds like an interesting combo, will have to try it. Sorry about the gift stress with your ex, I hope you get it sorted out without too much difficulty with a replacement gift.

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      • lillyjo says:
        17 December 2018 at 2:10 pm

        It really is a great combination. I like both scents on their own but combined it’s really such gorgeousness!

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    • Deva says:
      17 December 2018 at 2:06 pm

      Aww, I’m sorry! Some people are just jerks! I’ll help you egg his house, if you want! ?

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      • lillyjo says:
        17 December 2018 at 2:09 pm

        Ha!, I was going to ask to borrow your clogs!

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        • Deva says:
          17 December 2018 at 2:19 pm

          Ha! You’re welcome to them anytime you feel the need! ?

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    • Gail says:
      17 December 2018 at 2:12 pm

      Oh no! Sorry that you have to pick up the slack lillyjo! You are an amazing Mom!

      When my hubby was a kid, his parents my made a cassette tape (yes, I’m that old) of their 3 kids one Christmas morning when they opened up presents. You can probably guess who was counting the number of gifts under the tree for each person. Yup, my guy! lol. I think he was about 6 or 7 at the time.

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      • lillyjo says:
        17 December 2018 at 2:58 pm

        LOL! My mom made cassette tapes of us too. I’m also that old!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:12 pm

      Sheesh! What a bummer, lillyjo. Hope you can get some peace and Xmas cheer for yourself after all that.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        17 December 2018 at 8:13 pm

        Oh, and I should try out your perfume/lotion combo sometime. I have both!

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        • lillyjo says:
          17 December 2018 at 9:57 pm

          Let me know if you like it!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      17 December 2018 at 9:37 pm

      A pox on the ex! You are such a good mom.

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      • lillyjo says:
        17 December 2018 at 9:58 pm

        Thank you. , it really means alot to hear that.

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  18. Mary Carol says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:20 am

    Not on project, but wearing Gallivant Tokyo and it is smelling good.

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    • Robin says:
      17 December 2018 at 1:50 pm

      And that’s what matters 🙂

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  19. lucasai says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:21 am

    2 more days (excluding today) until my long Christmas break at work!

    I put on some Carner Barcelona Ambar del Sur today.

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    • cazaubon says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:04 pm

      That’s a nice one, just sampled it a couple of weeks ago.

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  20. tannina says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:24 am

    Forgot the CP, so Bois D’Argent by Dior. Nice enough, but does not blow me away. Too much honey, not enough incense.
    SOTE is Orris Noir by OJ, as i decant a split.
    This morning at work i found a nut croissant at my desk. My Technical assistants brought me some for breakfast, because they know i hate the early morning shift. Sweet !!!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:11 pm

      That was really a nice thing your technical assistants did this morning!

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  21. Dawn says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:28 am

    Spending the morning in Phi Une Rose de Kandahar and will be switching to either Noontide Petals or Jubilation 25. Just ordered my nephews a gaming console. It’s the Nintendo Nes and I hope they love it. I also hope that my order from Andy Tauer comes today. The Data Miner soap that I ordered came on Saturday. I am happy that all of my Christmas shopping is done. I am not looking forward to wrapping.

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    • lucasai says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:59 am

      Your Tauer SotD is exquisite!

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      • Suzy Q says:
        17 December 2018 at 2:49 pm

        AGREED!

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    • cazaubon says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:05 pm

      You smell great! I am waiting for my Wownilla body oil order to arrive, not too patiently.

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        17 December 2018 at 11:25 pm

        Oh, I’m lemming that one. Can you please report back on how you like it?

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        • cazaubon says:
          17 December 2018 at 11:37 pm

          I will definitely report once I’ve received it!

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    • Deva says:
      17 December 2018 at 2:07 pm

      Smelling great in PHI!

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    • Calypso says:
      17 December 2018 at 5:28 pm

      Oooh, the Jubilation gives me a good plan for Friday. I love it so much!

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  22. Jiji says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:30 am

    SotD was Iris Nazarena, but at the moment I cant smell it anymore. 🙁
    I have a cold. Nose is all runny, a nasty cough, sore throat…. Blegh

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    • sistine says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:57 am

      Oh no! Get better soon.

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      • Jiji says:
        17 December 2018 at 12:42 pm

        Yeah hopefully….i need/want to smell some stuff soon haha (see my comment to cazaubon below…i received samples)

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    • lucasai says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:00 pm

      You smell fantastic, I say! Have a quick recovery

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      • Jiji says:
        17 December 2018 at 12:39 pm

        Thank you!
        I looooove Iris Nazarena, in 6 months I emptied more than half of a 10 ml travel spray…. It must be in my top 3 of most worn scents in 2018.

        I have a scent log, hmm almost end of year…time to start counting 😉 (though I sometimes forgot to write down what fragrance i wore).

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    • cazaubon says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:05 pm

      Poor Jiji – feel better soon!

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      • Jiji says:
        17 December 2018 at 12:35 pm

        Thank you!

        I seem to catch one or two cold viruses every winter, so no surprises here, but I just received two Dusita samples (Erawan and Fleur de Lalita) and now I cant smell them. Booo.

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        • Elisa P says:
          17 December 2018 at 1:10 pm

          Nice! Haven’t tried Fleur de Lalita, but I really love Erawan, enough to make my theoretical FB list.

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          • Jiji says:
            17 December 2018 at 2:21 pm

            Part of me hopes I wont fall for any of them haha, its expensive stuff. But I also sample because I just like trying stuff.

            My fb list counts 10 fragrances right now, but I feel no urgency to buy actually.

    • Elisa P says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:40 pm

      I hope you feel better! But you smelled great, I can assure you.

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    • Deva says:
      17 December 2018 at 2:07 pm

      Ick! Hope it passes quickly!

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    • lillyjo says:
      17 December 2018 at 2:14 pm

      Feel better soon, Jiji!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:10 pm

      Bletch! A cold at this time of year is even worse than usual. I hope that you shake it off quickly, Jiji!

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:47 pm

      Feel better soon Jiji!

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    • AngelaB says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:18 pm

      U smell heavenly!!!!
      I hope you are better soon.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:28 pm

      I hope that very soon you feel as fabulous as you smell. ?

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  23. austenfan says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:37 am

    I’m dedicating this week to my Oriza L Legrand sample pack, choice for today is Relique d’amour, which is very lovely, but the small spray disappears rather quickly. So I topped it of with some Bois d’Encens which is the fragrance that converted my to incense.

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    • cazaubon says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:06 pm

      I wish it lasted longer, I love Relique.

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      • austenfan says:
        17 December 2018 at 4:29 pm

        It is very nice but quite fleeting for an Oriza.

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:35 pm

      I also really enjoyed Relique when I tried it a couple weeks ago but wish it lasted longer. I only have a dab sample so I wonder if spraying would make a difference.

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      • austenfan says:
        17 December 2018 at 4:29 pm

        I guess that this one needs to be sprayed generously to last. Same goes for TDC’s Bergamote. If I spray that one liberally it will last all day.

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    • Deva says:
      17 December 2018 at 2:09 pm

      Oh, please give us some updates as you try the different scents. I have Eau de Crypt, which lasts FOREVER, so it’s surprising and disappointing to hear Relique is so short lived. ?

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      • austenfan says:
        17 December 2018 at 4:30 pm

        I’ve already tried a few others that were all long lasting, but I’ll keep you posted during this week!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:09 pm

      Looking forward to hearing about your experiences with your Oriza samples! Too bad Relique d’Amour went “Poof!” on you.

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    • AngelaB says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:20 pm

      Did your sample pack include the newest Jasmine (the name escapes me now) perfume? I am very curious about it.

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      • austenfan says:
        18 December 2018 at 4:38 am

        I think you mean Secret Joly? It’s one of their more recent offerings. And no, unfortunately my sample pack does not include either Secret Joly or Les Tourterelles de Zelmis. It has all the others though.

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  24. SmokeyToes says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:40 am

    Hi all – SOTD is Chanel No. 19 extrait (vintage).

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:56 am

      You can come sit next to me 🙂 You smell wonderful.

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        17 December 2018 at 12:49 pm

        Thanks! I brought in some scent samples for one of my graduating students (budding perfumista) – she squealed with delight.
        This afternoon, we’re enjoying some cookies, cheesecake and Russian Candies that I found at a nearby Russian shop.

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        • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
          17 December 2018 at 1:13 pm

          That’s so sweet of you!!!

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    • Gail says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:15 pm

      You smell absolutely lovely!

      Coming to sit by you and Lovestosmellgood!

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:31 pm

      You smell SO good!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:08 pm

      Wow, I bet you smell spectacular! Vintage extrait must be something special.

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  25. Lovestosmellgood says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:48 am

    Had a busy weekend and morning..
    Last night I saw Bohemian Rhapsody in the theater and it blew me away…
    What incredible artists!
    Also, I had no idea he was Zoroastrian.

    Listening to Queen and decompressing after a trip to the grand central/bryant park area this morning for holiday shopping.

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    • tannina says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:42 pm

      I saw the Film also yesterday. All the queen actors were great, especially Freddie! Still love the music!

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        17 December 2018 at 1:23 pm

        He was amazing. Oscar worthy performance IMHO

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        • Nancyleandros says:
          17 December 2018 at 11:32 pm

          Agreed, emphatically!!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      17 December 2018 at 1:39 pm

      I loved Bohemian Rhapsody! Kevin and I were blown away by it! And a bit sad that we lost someone so talented in the prime of his life. But boy what a voice!
      Have you heard the duet with David Bowie without instrumentals in the background? It’s really stunning. I think it’s pretty easily found on youtube…

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        17 December 2018 at 2:42 pm

        going to look it up now!

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  26. Gail says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:55 am

    Wearing an entire sample of POAL. Thunk! I will take this one for a spin around to the beach chairs to see if it’s nice enough to sit outside this afternoon. I’m not getting alot of rose from this, a bit of spice is coming through. Very nice but not sure I need a bottle.

    Starting to tidy up the condo, pack a few things and wash clothes before we head home on Wednesday. I want to enjoy the last couple days here and not be rushed by the hubs with his usual method of throwing our cooking stuff, dishes, blankets and other things into the storage containers for the closet without any organization! Aaargh!

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    • sistine says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:57 am

      I hope your last few days at the beach are calm and relaxed. You smell lovely!

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      • Gail says:
        17 December 2018 at 12:12 pm

        Thanks Sistine!

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    • lillyjo says:
      17 December 2018 at 2:18 pm

      I hope you get a few more days with beach chair weather. I was surprised not to get much rose on me from POAL. ?

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      • Gail says:
        17 December 2018 at 4:59 pm

        Thanks lillyjo. One more full day and then about 1/2 day on Wednesday I believe; I’m too afraid to ask. I will get every second of sun I can while I can; tomorrow looks good right now!

        The POAL is still coming through nicely. Its really good. Might be changing my mind and need a small size when I go to Vegas next time.

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  27. sistine says:
    17 December 2018 at 11:59 am

    I’m wearing Oliver Peoples today, and very happy with myself for doing so. Every time I wear this, a little voice in my head says “Eeek! Discontinued!” when I spritz. But it smells so amazing that I am annoyed with myself for trying to hoard it.

    One more school week until my break. I hope it goes smoothly. Man, can I ever use a break!!

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    • cazaubon says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:07 pm

      Don’t hoard! You smell great.

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    • Gail says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:12 pm

      Enjoy your time off!

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    • Marjorie Rose says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:55 pm

      I’m pretty sure the solution to that “Eeek, Discontinued!” feeling is buying a back up bottle. ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:06 pm

      Good for you for ignoring that “Eeeeeek!” voice! It would be a shame if that perfume went off.

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  28. Barqs says:
    17 December 2018 at 12:01 pm

    I am wearing L’Artisan Mont de Narcisse and drinking a cup of green tea.

    Mont de Narcisse is my newest bottle that I have purchased. I received a sample about two months ago, and used the whole sample vial quickly. It was love at first sniff 🙂

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:25 pm

      I can’t wait to try that L’Artisan! How would you describe it?

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      • Barqs says:
        17 December 2018 at 2:32 pm

        I am really terrible at describing fragrance, but this is what I get: smokey leather, but green at the same time. Peppery. Very pleasing to my nose.

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      • Suzy Q says:
        17 December 2018 at 2:52 pm

        I’m excited about trying it too. Based on descriptions and reviews I suspect it’ll be a win. So far none of my go-to sampling websites have it 🙁

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    • Annikky says:
      17 December 2018 at 4:59 pm

      I need to try that one again, I sniffed in passing and remember liking it.

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  29. cazaubon says:
    17 December 2018 at 12:09 pm

    Thunked a decant of Olfactive Studio Close Up today, all 3mls of it. It’s strong right now, but I know it’s not long-lasting so it should calm down soon.

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      17 December 2018 at 12:23 pm

      Hi thunk twin!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      17 December 2018 at 7:14 pm

      Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever worn 3mLs in one go!

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      • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
        18 December 2018 at 4:01 am

        You need to hang out with me 😉

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  30. Schneeze says:
    17 December 2018 at 12:24 pm

    I wore Cacharel LouLou to work. And then YR Neroli when I got home.

    LouLou is very weather/temperature dependent. I get a bug spray scrubber when it’s warm, and a nice cherry vanilla when it’s cold-er (English cold . . . brr). Neroli on the other hand doesn’t fare well in the cold . .. too sweet.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      17 December 2018 at 7:13 pm

      You may like Tom Ford List Cherry which I wore yesterday.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        17 December 2018 at 9:28 pm

        That would be LOST Cherry.

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  31. therabbitsflower says:
    17 December 2018 at 12:31 pm

    I wanted a happy scent to combat the Mondays so I’m wearing Smell Bent 1999. It’s a fizzy grapefruit soda. Yesterday, I wore my favorite Smell Bent perfume Prairie Nymph. It’s another case of smelling exactly as described on their website – honeyed beeswax, carnation, clementine, and soft musk. It’s an addictive scent.

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    • Deva says:
      17 December 2018 at 1:06 pm

      I really like Smell Bent. Affordable, fun, and unique fragrances. I’m going to give PN a try next time I place an order.

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    • AngelaB says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:43 pm

      I really love the name!! I should look for that one – I am giving 4ml samples as stocking stuffers to my 4 sister-in-law’s. Great names and great stuff at great sizes and prices!

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  32. Marjorie Rose says:
    17 December 2018 at 12:57 pm

    Only scent right now is some Ambrosine left in my hair from yesterday. I love this scent, but something in it causes an immediate skin reaction in me, so it only gets sprayed in hair and on clothes these days . . . sigh. At least it lasts until the next shower that way!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      17 December 2018 at 9:27 pm

      I have never even heard of Ambrosine and I just looked it up. The notes look nice!

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  33. Deva says:
    17 December 2018 at 1:05 pm

    SOTD is the beloved Jungle l’Elephant. Again! It’s cool and rainy here (currently in Brookings OR), but we had a spectacular sunset yesterday. So far today just a drizzle here and there. High wind and surf warnings along the coast, so I may hang out here for a couple of days. Driving this behemoth in high winds is not fun, but when you’re crawling along 101 with no shoulder and sheer cliffs, it can be downright terrifying!

    Smell well, y’all! ✌?

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    • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
      17 December 2018 at 1:15 pm

      You smell phenomenal. I thunked the ? yesterday. I will have the big bottle in 2020.

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      • Deva says:
        17 December 2018 at 2:13 pm

        I’m am still trying to get my head around your 20 sprays ??

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        • chocolatemarzipan8 says:
          17 December 2018 at 2:34 pm

          LOL ? ?. This is why I will get a big full bottle ????

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    • lillyjo says:
      17 December 2018 at 2:25 pm

      Those roads sound awful. I’m glad you have time to stay put, til the winds die down.

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      • Deva says:
        17 December 2018 at 2:32 pm

        The roads here are actually very good- very well maintained. It’s just that nature and the elements sometimes like to show off ?

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    • Suzy Q says:
      17 December 2018 at 2:56 pm

      I kind of wore this today. While trying to decide what to wear I sniffed the atomizer and accidentally got some on my nose! In the end I went with Tea for Two.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        17 December 2018 at 7:08 pm

        Oh my gosh – I hate when that happens and then you can’t get rid of it…like trying to get soap out of your mouth.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      17 December 2018 at 7:11 pm

      That is downright scary. My worst driving experience was driving essentially blind in thick fog in San Francisco, guided only by the tail lights of the car in front of me. In hindsight, I probably should have pulled over but that would have been dangerous as well!

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      • Deva says:
        17 December 2018 at 8:53 pm

        Hajusuuri, daily you deal with the “downright scary” via public transportation. Hats off to you, because I’m pretty sure I couldn’t handle all that and behavior in such a cramped space. ?

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        • Deva says:
          17 December 2018 at 8:54 pm

          Bad behavior* ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:05 pm

      Stay safe Deva! High profile vehicles and wind are NOT at all fun.

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      • Deva says:
        17 December 2018 at 8:56 pm

        We’re hunkered down! I’m tucked back in the trees, so as long as a branch doesn’t fall on us, we’re good! ?

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        • lillyjo says:
          18 December 2018 at 12:15 am

          Jeeze Louise, I’m knocking on wood..

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  34. holyneroli says:
    17 December 2018 at 1:09 pm

    I needed the fortitude of Chanel No. 19 today. It’s annual review season at work, and since I got promoted earlier this year (yay!), I have a big self-evaluation and some major resume updates ahead of me (blerg).

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      17 December 2018 at 1:22 pm

      Congrats to you!

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    • Annikky says:
      17 December 2018 at 5:00 pm

      A fitting choice!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      17 December 2018 at 7:05 pm

      Congrats andddd we’re twins!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:03 pm

      Hurray for the promotion, but boo for self-evaluations! I hate those!

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  35. hajusuuri says:
    17 December 2018 at 1:14 pm

    SOTD = Chanel No .19 EDP

    I might end up doing a Chanel week!

    I’ve landed on my dessert in a stick! I am making 2 things:
    1. 2/3 mini croissant with a honey wheat braided pretzel topped with Biscoff cookie butter to serve as the tree trunk. I will use green piping gel to draw a stylized tree with red, blue and yellow dots for the lights. Some may be drizzled with chocolate if I have any left

    2. Lollipop made with mini popcorn cakes with cookie butter in the middle )some dusted with cinnamon), covered with chocolate and decorated with marshmallow snowflake or snowman

    If I remember to take pictures, I will post them on Instagram. The hajusuuri account has zero posts right now.

    Commuting Woes No. 618 and 619:
    – Mother with school-aged child (maybe 9 or 10 yo) shoved a woman aside while telling her child to sit. The woman who was shoved muttered something under her breath and the mother asked “What did you say? My child needs a seat.” The woman just moved on to stand somewhere else. I was 2 seats away from the disputed seat. Had the mother not had an attitude, I would have gladly given up my seat for her to sit next to her son (well, as long as the person sitting next to me shifts her seat).

    – 10 NJ Transit trains were cancelled this morning. I didn’t even bother to find out the reason because they are all lies anyway. This week will be like the summer when the train engineers call out unexcusex because they are already on vacation mode and there are no consequences for doing so.

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    • Deva says:
      17 December 2018 at 2:36 pm

      Your Instagram account need some love! I’d love to see your desserts!

      Also, the NJ Transit trains sound like they are related to the San Jose postal service. I don’t understand how these government controlled services are allowed to be so inefficient and just plain crappy!

      A week of Chanel sounds like a good antidote for “eejits!”

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      • hajusuuri says:
        17 December 2018 at 4:58 pm

        ? The Chanels are indeed no brainers!

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    • tiffanie says:
      17 December 2018 at 6:25 pm

      Chanel week, excellent! Now I’m craving No. 5.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        17 December 2018 at 7:05 pm

        L’eau will get an outing this week!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:01 pm

      The week before a vacation is probably one of the best ones to wear Chanel. Hopefully things aren’t too crazy for you.

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      • hajusuuri says:
        17 December 2018 at 9:11 pm

        Thanks but aaaargh, it is and will be crazy!

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    • lillyjo says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:23 pm

      “They are all lies anyway ” so true for so many things, lol! Your treats sound yummy. I hope you win!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        17 December 2018 at 10:36 pm

        I hope I win but I may have to take myself out of the running since I am organizing this particular segment of the holiday party. We’ll see…

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    • cazaubon says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:06 pm

      Pretty fancy with those desserts! Pictures are definitely needed.

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  36. Aurora says:
    17 December 2018 at 1:25 pm

    In Laura Mercier Lumiere d’Ambre, it’s on the lighter side of amber, not a lot of projection but lasts all day, my favorite combination for a work appropriate scent.

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  37. Gaynor says:
    17 December 2018 at 1:29 pm

    I’ve got a few things with numbers in their names, and I think I’ll start the week with an obvious one – 31 Rue Cambon.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      17 December 2018 at 2:42 pm

      that one is sooo elegant

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    • KellyC says:
      17 December 2018 at 4:36 pm

      You smell great.

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    • Annikky says:
      17 December 2018 at 5:01 pm

      Obvious it may be, but what a scent.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      17 December 2018 at 7:04 pm

      This will be my SOTD for Thursday. for our evening holiday party.

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  38. KellyC says:
    17 December 2018 at 4:32 pm

    Genre today. Meant to grab it this weekend and accidentally grabbed Cuir Mauresque instead. I love this stuff.

    Had a great work potluck today. Soooo stuffed and need a nap badly! I made cheddar garlic beer bread, pesto swirled beer bread, and challah bread (it was a soup potluck, so I provided the bread).

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 7:59 pm

      Oooooh, those breads sound like they were VERY tasty! ??

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    • Petunia says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:14 pm

      Your breads sound delicious!

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  39. Calypso says:
    17 December 2018 at 5:33 pm

    I like this CP, as it’s fascinating and surprising how many perfume names involve numbers. I feel quite clever for joining in by wearing Borneo 1843 today. LOVE IT! I sprayed lavishly, too, as I was only going around to do a few errands and then get a manicure (along with my mom–the nail salon ladies were all excited to get to see my mom) (whose nails are far better than mine!). We have a glorious clear sunny day with 70 degrees right now. It’s so lovely! This will be a week of doctor’s appointments I’ve arranged for my mom, plus one more “fun” trip, this time to a hair salon. Hope our nice weather keeps up.

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    • cazaubon says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:07 pm

      Borneo is on my list too, love it!

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  40. Jalapeno says:
    17 December 2018 at 5:43 pm

    Today the sun came out, so this Monday had something good going for it! ? I will probably start wrapping Xmas presents tomorrow… I only have a handful, so it isn’t a big production.

    SOTD = back in JM Myrrh & Tonka, from the decant stash. It had 2 more sprays, plus a bit more. No THUNK yet!

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    • Petunia says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:24 pm

      Have fun wrapping! I don’t have much to wrap either but I still seem to procrastinate until the last minute.

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      • Jalapeno says:
        17 December 2018 at 9:30 pm

        Ha! I have said for ages that if people get their gifts by January 6, they are still on time! ⏰⏳

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:35 pm

      It was so comforting and cheerful to see the sun out today. I started the Christmas wrapping yesterday, but I got lazy and stopped it. Not much to wrap anyway!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        17 December 2018 at 9:29 pm

        It’s supposed to be sunny again tomorrow! I’m hoping that the wind will die down then… it was pretty raw outside today.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      17 December 2018 at 9:09 pm

      I’m hoping to catch up on Friday. I am very behind this year!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        17 December 2018 at 9:28 pm

        Since all the gifts I am giving are within state lines this year, I can get away with some procrastinating.

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    • lillyjo says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:20 pm

      I’m buying new paper tonight, and tape. Yay for sun?

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    • cazaubon says:
      17 December 2018 at 11:09 pm

      Had to go to the PO today because I procrastinated on wrapping my presents that have been sitting in the closet for months. 30 people in line ahead of me. (face palm)

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  41. tiffanie says:
    17 December 2018 at 6:23 pm

    SotD = CdG Avignon

    Avignon smells like 7Up for the first few minutes. It’s addictive.

    I’m in a wonderful perfume rut. I keep coming back to Avignon, Tam Dao, and Ambre Narguile. They suit the cool, gray weather here.

    My kids are busy young adults, I’m tired and slightly overscheduled. Nobody is interested in holiday decorations. Hmmmm, maybe nobody will notice until it’s too late!

    Stay warm (or cool), perfume people! 😀

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 7:59 pm

      Interesting… I get a distinct whiff of chamomile tea at the start of Avignon. It’s funny how different people get different things from the same perfume.

      No holiday decor here either. I don’t trust the cats to behave at all! ???

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      • Petunia says:
        17 December 2018 at 8:21 pm

        Ooh. I love chamomile so I need to try Avignon.

        I decorated but haven’t put up a tree. I probably won’t bother at this point. ?

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        • tiffanie says:
          18 December 2018 at 12:17 am

          Our tree is up now but only has one string of lights. It’s a start!

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      • tiffanie says:
        18 December 2018 at 12:16 am

        Ha! Noses are different and cats are not to be trusted around holiday decorations.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:33 pm

      This went on the front door and my job was done

      https://www.plowhearth.com/en/p/53225

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      • tiffanie says:
        18 December 2018 at 12:18 am

        So cuuuuuuute!

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  42. Petunia says:
    17 December 2018 at 8:35 pm

    No numbered scent for me today so I’m adapting my SOTD. I’m in Fils de Deux. ?

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    • hajusuuri says:
      17 December 2018 at 8:59 pm

      I love it!

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    • Jalapeno says:
      17 December 2018 at 9:26 pm

      Clever! ??

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    • lillyjo says:
      17 December 2018 at 10:18 pm

      Ha! Counts to me.

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  43. Nancyleandros says:
    17 December 2018 at 10:41 pm

    Well, it’s been a busy day, and I’m chilling in Andy Tauer’s When We Cuddle, and enjoying a cup of tea. I really love this fuzzy slipper of a scent.

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