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Wednesday scent of the day 9/18

Posted by Robin on 18 September 2019 195 Comments

Hump Day and Cheeseburger Day (I started celebrating last night). What fragrance are you wearing?

Me: still at the beach. No perfume at the moment; last night's scent was good old Azemour Les Orangers from Parfum d'Empire.

Reminder: on 9/20, wear a fragrance by Laboratorio Olfattivo, Lubin, La Via del Profumo, Les Parfums de Rosine or Liquides Imaginaires, if you have one. Partial credit for any other small-ish brand that starts with the letter L.

And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2019, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.

Note: top image is RARE Tennis Courts & Bay, Shanklin Isle of Wight AR Quinton Salmon [cropped] by Mark Crombie at flickr; public domain.

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  1. perfumelover67 says:
    18 September 2019 at 10:20 am

    In Anima Vinci Rose Prana. Just beautiful!

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    • cazaubon says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:42 pm

      I ordered the sample set, it’s waiting for me in San Diego, will get to try next month. 🙂

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      • perfumelover67 says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:47 pm

        Hope you like them. Rose Prana is pretty nice for fall weather and the longevity is quite decent. After 6 hours has become a skin scent. Good enough for me.

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  2. LunaGrrrl says:
    18 September 2019 at 10:24 am

    4160 Tuesdays Centrepiece. Soft and pretty for an overcast day at the office.

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    • cazaubon says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:42 pm

      You smell great!

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  3. SarahN says:
    18 September 2019 at 10:25 am

    No points in Eau de Soir, from a lovely swapper. It is gorgeous… how did I not know about this before?

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    • Petunia says:
      18 September 2019 at 10:48 am

      Love Eau de Soir. I almost wore it today. You smell beautiful!

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    • therabbitsflower says:
      18 September 2019 at 2:39 pm

      SarahN, if you still want the freebie Dior Grand Bal decant, email me at gmail using my NST username!

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      • SarahN says:
        18 September 2019 at 7:05 pm

        Just emailed, thank you!!

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    • plyushka says:
      18 September 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Ha! Everyone who wears Eau du Soir gets double points( in my book!).
      EdS was a love at first sniff for me, whereas its sister Soir de Lune was an instant scrubber.

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  4. SheriG says:
    18 September 2019 at 10:25 am

    I’m in Tam Dao. I thought about trying to fake-tie it to a small-case “L” brand name, but that would be Liptyque and that just doesn’t work … although it would be a great name for a lipstick brand!

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    • madtowngirl says:
      18 September 2019 at 11:10 am

      You smell so wonderful!

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    • mayfly says:
      18 September 2019 at 12:39 pm

      Lovely, such a perfect autumn scent!

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    • Robin says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:15 pm

      I’m surprised there isn’t a Liptyque Lam Lao already.

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      • meredifay says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:51 pm

        Ha ha ha!

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  5. JadainGA says:
    18 September 2019 at 10:26 am

    Good morning Y’all!

    Wearing Elizabeth Arden Spiced Green Tea and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I found an inexpensive bottle on ebay and so glad I took a chance on it. It’s definitely got some Frances Kirkdijan DNA in it, which is great! Shows he’s a master with expensive ingredients AND cheap ones as well…. 🙂

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    • LizzieB says:
      18 September 2019 at 11:35 am

      Congratulations on finding a love like that.

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    • holyneroli says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:19 pm

      Ooh I just looked it up on Fragrantica and it sounds good! My local Marshall’s often has Green Tea flankers, but I’ve never seen that one.

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      • JadainGA says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:36 pm

        Last week I also picked up a bottle of Green Tea Mimosa (at TJ Maxx) for $8.00, and it’s also really really good! I love a cheap thrill! 🙂

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  6. meredifay says:
    18 September 2019 at 10:26 am

    Mohur Extrait for me today. So pretty. It matches the lovely lovely day outside. Very hard for me to enter the elevator to descend to the basement level office where I spend my days….

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    • Petunia says:
      18 September 2019 at 10:53 am

      Do you have windows? That would be hard for me as well. I crave the sun. My office has big plate glass windows and the sun shines on my back. A former coworker had an electric wall hanging of a window with a view of a beautiful beach. It was a little tacky but fun. ?
      You smell lovely today!

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      • meredifay says:
        18 September 2019 at 11:09 am

        No windows – we are in the bowels of the hospital, not to be too graphic.
        You know, I had not thought of one of those tacky landscapes seen through a window to hang on the wall…. that might be just the ticket! Thanks for the nudge.

        Trotting off to see what exists…

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      • holyneroli says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:21 pm

        My dental hygienist had a lovely painting of a window opening out onto a beach scene in her (windowless) office. She just moved to a new office and it has a big old monitor on the wall instead. Not quite the same effect.

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    • JadainGA says:
      18 September 2019 at 11:51 am

      Same here! No windows, terrible temp control and terrible lighting. On nice days I will definitely take a few minutes and take a quick walk outside just to remind myself how nice it is out in the real world! 🙂

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    • holyneroli says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:27 pm

      I will send you all some sunlight from my…corner office with two big windows! (I pay for it in the summer/winter when the temperature in here is noticeably hotter/colder than the interior offices)

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      • meredifay says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:56 pm

        Yes, there are pros and cons for everything, aren’t there? Bright corner offices have many pros and few cons, tho.

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        • holyneroli says:
          18 September 2019 at 2:17 pm

          That is true. I’m pretty spoiled 😉

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  7. Jiji says:
    18 September 2019 at 10:40 am

    When I woke up I could still smell Bengale Rouge. Its quite tenacious, but its okay because the drydown is yummy.
    My husband said I smelled like christmas when I snuggled up to him last night haha. (It reminded him of the smell of sweet christmas bread).

    And today I am wearing another Papillon fragrance, Anubis…(from a sample as well). Its been a while since I tried this one. Today this smells to me like the darker and more mysterieus (and probably more cunning) brother of TF’s Tuscan Leather?

    Btw I spotted a quartet of Kilian fragrances in our local perfume store today. I think I totally missed this one. They looked like they were aimed at young people and were quite affordable as well. i was in a bit of a hurry so I did not try them….

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      18 September 2019 at 12:13 pm

      The BK they have at sephora? They are like funny shaped bottles…

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      • Jiji says:
        18 September 2019 at 12:19 pm

        The foot was a square block with letters written on it in white red and black, and there was a black glass bulb attached on top of it. It was very playful but I think I prefer more classical / practical shapes ☺️

        (Btw we do not have sephora in the Netherlands (anymore). they tried few years ago but left for reasons unknown… ?

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    • mayfly says:
      18 September 2019 at 12:47 pm

      I can’t wait to try Bengale Rouge, it sounds so perfect for cold weather.
      Anubis is on my very small perfume wish list, it smells so otherworldly and mysterious.. what a talented perfumeur Liz Moore’s is, she is really beautiful too.

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      • Jiji says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:47 pm

        Yes she is very talented.
        I have samples of all of her fragrances and I like or love all of them.

        Imho its mostly the smaller brands nowadays that deliver consistently good quality.
        Hiram Green, Sammarco, Sultan Pasha, Bogue and Bruno Fazzolari also come to mind.

        Sometimes their output is a bit rough around the edges, but it is always charming.

        I really love their dedication to the craft and coming up with original ideas.

        Oh and most of the time I can relate somewhat to their ‘marketing’ (or maybe its the lack of a marketing team, I appreciate hahaha). Because the ads and pr the big brands throw at me I find 99% cringe worthy. ?

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    • Robin says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:17 pm

      They are indeed aimed at young people…

      https://freebox.it.com/2019/09/04/by-kilian-after-sunset-new-fragrance/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

      That is the new one, and there is a link there to the first set.

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      • Jiji says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:28 pm

        Thanks!
        ‘Boys’ is the only one that sounds interesting to me. Maybe I’ll give it a try next time. ☺️

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  8. Lovestosmellgood says:
    18 September 2019 at 10:45 am

    I woke up today and was bored with all my perfumes..looking though my closet I felt not in the mood for any of my clothes..
    One of those days…

    Anyways, I found a decant of LPRN black perfecto, its its just perfect for now…

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    • madtowngirl says:
      18 September 2019 at 11:08 am

      I have those days too. Not as often anymore after I did a massive closet clean out last fall.

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      • Lovestosmellgood says:
        18 September 2019 at 12:14 pm

        I clean out too..but then I just get sick of everything ! HA!

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        • madtowngirl says:
          18 September 2019 at 1:36 pm

          Lol. Madewell is my cure for that.?

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  9. Petunia says:
    18 September 2019 at 11:01 am

    Someone mentioned Kiss Me Tender yesterday so that is my scent of the day. It’s sweet for sure. A mixture of almond, heliotrope, anice and hay. It is sweet but also clean, soft and powdery. Perfect for a cool and sunny day.

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    • Robin says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:17 pm

      You smell great!! Another one I really not regret buying, and wish she’d bring it back.

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  10. madtowngirl says:
    18 September 2019 at 11:07 am

    I’m retesting Glossier You,trying to decide if it is the perfect skin scent or not.
    Another sunny and gorgeous day here! We are supposed to get to 80 this afternoon. I’m spending the morning in the library so I can get out and enjoy the afternoon. Sorry lovers of fall but I am hanging onto summer for as long as it wants to stay.??

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    • lillyjo says:
      18 September 2019 at 11:25 am

      Weather twins! Hang tight mtd✌

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      • lillyjo says:
        18 September 2019 at 11:26 am

        Mtg!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        18 September 2019 at 11:54 am

        You know it!? Enjoy your weather today!?✌️

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    • Robin says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:18 pm

      You and me both!

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      • madtowngirl says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:36 pm

        Enjoy the beach!

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        • Robin says:
          18 September 2019 at 1:43 pm

          I am, thank you! Weather here quite windy but otherwise gorgeous.

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    • Jiji says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:53 pm

      Even though I love fall as well, I always feel so sad when summer waves goodbye.

      I hate it when it gets dark so early.

      But on the plus side, soon I can wear all my cosy woolen fall/winter coats again. I love coats.

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  11. Nightingale says:
    18 September 2019 at 11:10 am

    Luxuriating in Prada Infusion d’ Iris. I love the herby anaise top note!

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    • JadainGA says:
      18 September 2019 at 11:54 am

      It’s soooooooo good!

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  12. Dawn says:
    18 September 2019 at 11:30 am

    Have a vet appointment for one of my dogs and then I have to go to work. I love days that I go into work later than usual, I can set up appointments or get other things done without rushing around. I woke up in Zagorsk and thought of continuing on with it but wasn’t feeling it. I think that Incense Flash will do the trick.

    I forgot to say thanks for the birthday wishes.

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    • Robin says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:42 pm

      Hope the vet appt went well, and you smell great whichever incense you ended up in!

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  13. MissGoldsmith says:
    18 September 2019 at 11:30 am

    VC&A Moonlight Patchouli, purchased after someone mentioned it here. Lovely!

    Stayed up too late having a THREE hour phone call with an old friend. I rarely chat on the phone these days, it’s mostly texts or getting together in person, but when this one friend and I get on the phone, it’s epic. Don’t know how we do it.

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    • LizzieB says:
      18 September 2019 at 11:38 am

      I did that on Monday with a friend in her birthday. She’s about the only person I know where I can spend that time instead of wanting to get off the phone quickly.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      18 September 2019 at 4:08 pm

      I have epic phone calls with my younger sis on a regular basis. We often prepare meals while chatting.
      You smell great today! ?

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 September 2019 at 10:33 pm

      My brother and I can gab on the phone for hours on end, sometimes. He’s the only person I do that with.

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    • AngelaB says:
      18 September 2019 at 10:34 pm

      Yay!! That one is a beauty!! You smell fabulous!

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  14. Lisa D says:
    18 September 2019 at 11:35 am

    I’m in Parfums de Marly again today; this time it is Pegasus. Nicely rich with heliotrope and spice, which is balanced by some bright bergamot at the top. It smells Luxe (which is as close to a perfume “L” as I’m going to get today). This is the second time I’ve worn it – I’m hoping it lasts a bit longer than the last time. Both this and Herod seemed to vanish fairly quickly on me.

    Happy Cheeseburger Day, everybody!

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    • meredifay says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:34 pm

      I have Parfums de Marly Athalia, which is a lovely spicy iris, lasts all day. I don’t see it mentioned much, but I like it. I tried a sample of Delina, but it was faint flowers and didn’t last long.

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      • Lisa D says:
        18 September 2019 at 2:48 pm

        A couple of hours in, and it’s fading, sadly. Oh well, I can strike it off of the “need to buy” list, which isn’t a bad thing.

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        • hajusuuri says:
          18 September 2019 at 6:28 pm

          How many spritzes did you use? Whatever it is, as long as it’s not asphyxia levels, maybe add 2-4 more?

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  15. LizzieB says:
    18 September 2019 at 11:40 am

    We are cusp of Fall weather. Warm but a hint of crispness. I’d like a little less warm, but technically, it’s still summer so I can’t complain.

    Idylle Love Blossom today just because I noticed the bottle and realized it had been awhile.

    Hoping for good news on my weekly weigh in. Since the weather is changed I have to switch outfits from my very lightweight linen dresses. Could I use that as an excuse? ???

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    • Robin says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:44 pm

      Good luck on the weigh in LizzieB! Do you only weigh once a week, and never peek in between?

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      • LizzieB says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:58 pm

        Total of 20 lbs down as of today. So, I’m right within expected averages. Not shooting lights out but not struggling too much.

        I was doing weekly, but I did buy a home scale recently because I knew I’d need that at some point. (And I may want to switch to online only at some point.) Based on readings, it’s fairly accurate. A bit lower than WW but only about a pound or so, which is good.

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        • hajusuuri says:
          18 September 2019 at 6:26 pm

          Congrats LizzieB!

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:58 pm

      Good luck!

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  16. floragal says:
    18 September 2019 at 11:56 am

    I’ve been testing a new YSL scent called Libre. It’s very pretty, a neroli/orange blossom that leans masculine but for a wisp of vanilla. Lasting power is fantastic and just a solid office-friendly, classic scent.

    Enjoying the clouds out my window. Big and billowy. Not enjoying the live music 27 floors (!) down and outside my building. One summertime outdoor feature I’ll be ready to say good-bye to.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      18 September 2019 at 12:15 pm

      I saw Libre at Sephora..
      I am guessing you like it?

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      • floragal says:
        18 September 2019 at 12:44 pm

        I do. The petitgrain and lavender help with the orange blossom sweetness. It’s an easy scent.

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    • Jiji says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:56 pm

      A very enthusiastic sales perspn handed me a card with Libre on it in the store today.
      It smelled nice! I may go back this week to the store to test it on my skin.

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    • LizzieB says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:59 pm

      Glad to hear someone tested it on skin! I sniffed on a tester card and it seemed nice.

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  17. Holly says:
    18 September 2019 at 11:58 am

    I’m in La Via del Profumo’s Orris, which is simply a dilution of iris absolute together with iris concrete. I almost didn’t specify *iris* concrete, but because some iris perfumes can have an accord that smells like regular old concrete/wet cement I figured I should clarify! Or jeez, maybe that’s just me?

    Later on I think I’ll sample Irissime.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      18 September 2019 at 6:24 pm

      I know what you mean by concrete iris. I actually like that manifestation and I am trying to think which of my iris perfumes I can place in that category ?

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  18. thegoddessrena says:
    18 September 2019 at 12:01 pm

    Sampling Iris Perle from Les Indemodables. It is pretty but is very much a skin scent very quickly so not something I’ll be spending money on.

    Just registered for Sniffapalooza so I’ll be there for the Saturday madness

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    • hajusuuri says:
      18 September 2019 at 6:22 pm

      I am considering it…will likely see you …

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  19. NovemberRose says:
    18 September 2019 at 12:18 pm

    Random sample choice today, Moschino Fresh Gold. It’s a quiet little background hum of vaguely vanilla scented air freshener. Not offensive or anything, but not perfume either.

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    • Robin says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:45 pm

      HA, cracks me up that it does not quite deserve the word perfume 🙂

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  20. pixel says:
    18 September 2019 at 12:30 pm

    We were awakened at 3am by a very loud noise from a very large animal. Mountain lion! DH and I were like “!!!” and “!!!!!” while Kooky the cat was like “zzzz”. That cat can sleep thru anything. He missed the memo on cat naps.

    I wish we could have seen the mountain lion. In all the years we’ve lived in their territory, we’ve only seen them twice. And only heard them a few times.

    SOTD is Dior Balade Sauvage. Seemed appropriate.

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    • mayfly says:
      18 September 2019 at 12:49 pm

      Wow, what an exciting experience!

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    • Petunia says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:15 pm

      Too bad you couldn’t see. I wonder how close it came to your house? We’ve had bobcats in our yard several times over the past few years during the daytime. A family hung out in our field one day last spring. They are so beautiful to look at. I actually followed one from a distance as it casually crossed our field. It looked at me briefly but pretty much ignored once it decided I wasn’t a threat. It was awesome! I wish they’d come back but I haven’t seen them much since our shepherd moved in.

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      • pixel says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:32 pm

        It was so loud, I thought it was on the back deck! But it wasn’t. Yeah we see bobcats fairly often, and foxes more often than that. They don’t seem much bothered by humans. Especially the foxes. We’ve had them come up to our patio doors to look at us.

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        • Petunia says:
          18 September 2019 at 2:08 pm

          Neat! I love watching wildlife. Lucky you!

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        • Eschmeling says:
          19 September 2019 at 12:31 am

          wow! We’ve only had a possum look at us through the patio door, and it seemed surprised when it saw us looking at it.

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    • LizzieB says:
      18 September 2019 at 2:11 pm

      That is very exciting. Just about one of the most beautiful animals on earth. A friend has a webcam outside her place in Sierra foothills. She’s caught one on camera a couple of times. So shy.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 September 2019 at 10:21 pm

      Holy smoke! I did not know that mountain lions could be loud… they’ve always had a rather stealthy reputation to me.

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    • AngelaB says:
      18 September 2019 at 11:38 pm

      Oh My Gosh!! I bet that was wild!!!
      That would shake me up, I think they are far more dangerous than bears.
      I wonder why they growl if not in a fight.

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  21. mayfly says:
    18 September 2019 at 1:00 pm

    I chose Iris Silver mist for a very difficult anniversary today., and it’s definitely brought me strength and comfort.
    My husband and I visited our little boys grave this morning, with a small hand tied bunch of delphiniums, deep pink roses and zingy yellow fennel, from our village florist, they looked really beautiful. It seems to have taken us many years to get the flowers right in the metal flower vase (the one with the holes in) they often end up looking really awkward, leaning in funny directions, but we’ve finally got it right with our choice of flowers, after 8 years. It feels really good, even tho it’s a small thing, helping me to think happy thoughts about my son today.

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    • Elisa P says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Big hug to you mayfly. That sounds really hard and I can’t even imagine… Wishing you all the comfort in the world today

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      • mayfly says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:17 pm

        Thank u Elisa P, I don’t usually share my son until I know people well, but this is such a caring and wonderful community, it feels ok to share, and it felt right for me today.

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    • Petunia says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:18 pm

      Sending hugs Mayfly and wishing you peace on a very difficult day.

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      • mayfly says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:21 pm

        Thank u Petunia, it can feel like a lonely time around the anniversary, I feel comforted to recieve you’re hug.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:31 pm

      I’m so sorry for your loss mayfly. Your words have brought tears to my eyes. I will give my daughter a hug in your son’s honor when she gets home from school today.

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      • mayfly says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:32 pm

        That’s so lovely madtowngirl, thank u.

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    • pixel says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:33 pm

      Wishing you fond memories and peace.

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      • mayfly says:
        19 September 2019 at 7:49 am

        Thanks pixel.

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    • holyneroli says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:35 pm

      I’m glad the flowers brought you a little comfort today. They sound really lovely.

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      • mayfly says:
        19 September 2019 at 7:49 am

        Thanks so much.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:36 pm

      Sending hugs and peace, Mayfly.

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      • mayfly says:
        19 September 2019 at 7:48 am

        Thank u perfumelover!

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    • JadainGA says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:44 pm

      Big hugs to you mayfly!

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      • mayfly says:
        19 September 2019 at 7:48 am

        Thank u jadain, that’s a real comfort.

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    • Robin says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:48 pm

      Adding more hugs mayfly, and hope you can keep the good thoughts uppermost in your mind.

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      • mayfly says:
        19 September 2019 at 7:47 am

        Thank u so much Robin, I feel so blessed to be part of this amazing community, I am gaining much comfort from your kind words.

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    • cazaubon says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:48 pm

      Lovely scent for a visit to your beloved son’s resting place. Sending you warm comforting hugs as you remember him especially today.

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      • mayfly says:
        19 September 2019 at 7:45 am

        Thanks cazaubon, I am feeling really warm inside to read your kind thoughts.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:57 pm

      I can’t even..
      Sending you lots of comfort

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      • mayfly says:
        19 September 2019 at 7:44 am

        Thanks so much, i am much comforted to read all of these kind and thoughtful messages x

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    • Jiji says:
      18 September 2019 at 2:03 pm

      Sending more hugs. The selection flowers sounds beautiful to me.

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      • mayfly says:
        19 September 2019 at 7:43 am

        Thank u jiji

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    • LizzieB says:
      18 September 2019 at 2:13 pm

      I’m so sorry…words can’t express. Hugs to you and your husband. The flowers sounds si ply beautiful.

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      • mayfly says:
        19 September 2019 at 7:43 am

        Thanks LizzieB

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    • Kanuka says:
      18 September 2019 at 2:24 pm

      Oh Mayfly, what a terrible, heartbreaking loss. I am so sorry. I will think of you and your son when I am out on the hill this morning. I discovered a beautiful spot the other day with a view of the sea and surrounded with bright emerald green tight curls of ferns, just poking up through the ground in a burst of spring life. Each fern is only s few inches tall, almost like an asparagas stalk but with the exquisite frond at the top. It is a part of the forest that is filled with early morning bird song and a very happy, peaceful place. I will lay down some leaves and pinecones for your son this morning so he can enjoy it too. Love to you.

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      • mayfly says:
        18 September 2019 at 2:40 pm

        Kanuka, thank you, what a wonderful and peaceful place. Thank you. I love ferns too, there were many large ferns, the uncurling fronds are such a special joy in spring, as it is in you’re part of the world, it is lovely to hear about them.

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      • cazaubon says:
        19 September 2019 at 9:06 am

        Thank you for the gift you share with this community, you are a talented writer and a caring person. I love the messages you write to people who are hurting, I myself having been a beneficiary when my beloved dog died. The images and gestures are so heartfelt and vivid.

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    • Aurora says:
      18 September 2019 at 2:52 pm

      The flowers sound so lovely, Mayfly, I wish you strength and peace today.

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    • ScentSpirit says:
      18 September 2019 at 3:05 pm

      My heart breaks for you mayfly. I’m so glad that little one was/is loved. Praying you might find strength and peace.

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    • Lisa D says:
      18 September 2019 at 3:31 pm

      Love and hugs to you, mayfly.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      18 September 2019 at 6:01 pm

      Love and comfort to you and your husband.

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    • Gail says:
      18 September 2019 at 8:48 pm

      Sending you hugs and comforting thoughts, mayfly.

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    • lillyjo says:
      18 September 2019 at 9:26 pm

      Love and peace to you and your little boy. I really am so very sorry. I lost my son 19 years ago this coming monday. I really am sending you the biggest hug.

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      • melissa3boys says:
        19 September 2019 at 12:40 am

        I will be thinking about you on Monday and sending love and light. I am sorry for your loss.

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      • cazaubon says:
        19 September 2019 at 9:09 am

        I am so sorry lillyjo, I’ll be keeping you in mind Monday as well. Big hugs.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 September 2019 at 10:16 pm

      Oh Mayfly! I found your post so touching and melancholy. Remembering loved ones that have passed on is one of the most difficult and necessary things that people can do. Peace and love to you.

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    • AngelaB says:
      18 September 2019 at 11:44 pm

      A big hug to you and your husband. Thank you for sharing this, I can not imagine your pain but hope sharing the touching story of how those flowers brought you joy & comfort comes back to you all the more by doing so.

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    • melissa3boys says:
      19 September 2019 at 12:41 am

      Warmest hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  22. Elisa P says:
    18 September 2019 at 1:00 pm

    SOTD Le Cri de la Lumiere which I need to stop hoarding! Such a great scent- and to think I was kind of meh about it when I first sampled it.

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    • Petunia says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:19 pm

      I keep forgetting to wear mine as well. It is really perfect for this time of year. You smell lovely!

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      • Elisa P says:
        18 September 2019 at 2:22 pm

        Thank you Petunia ?

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    • Jiji says:
      18 September 2019 at 2:08 pm

      I wore it a few times last winter and kinda forgot about it. But I really liked it.
      I really need to wear my samples more often. They dont have eternal shelf life…

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      • Elisa P says:
        18 September 2019 at 2:25 pm

        This decant’s volume seems low relative to how many times I’ve worn it, so yes, good reminder that some will evaporate! Though my little dabber samples seem to never evaporate. There are a few that I’ve had for years and seem fine.

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  23. Deva says:
    18 September 2019 at 1:02 pm

    Foregoing the cheeseburger for a chicken ceased salad.

    I’m in SB Gypsy, because it goes with any kind of weather and suits those days when you don’t know what you want to wear.

    The high is *only* 80F today, so that’s a 7 degree relief from yesterday. I zipped down to Fargo yesterday, which is inextricably linked to wood chippers in my brain. Meh.

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    • madtowngirl says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:34 pm

      Ha! Yes, but one of the greatest movies ever! (You’re darn tootin’??)

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      • Robin says:
        18 September 2019 at 1:48 pm

        Fantastic movie, and glad I saw it when I did because I can’t take that level of violence anymore.

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      • Deva says:
        18 September 2019 at 2:00 pm

        You betcha! ?

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      • Deva says:
        18 September 2019 at 2:00 pm

        You betcha! ?

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    • Gail says:
      18 September 2019 at 8:54 pm

      That was such a good movie! Kind of like an accident, you know you shouldn’t watch, but somehow you just can’t look away!

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      • Deva says:
        18 September 2019 at 9:04 pm

        If you liked Fargo, you might like “A Simple Plan,” which also happens to take place in a Minnesota winter scape. Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, and Bridget Fonda all do a bang up job! How far will people go to keep some (a lot) of found money? Pretty dang far! One of my favorites.

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        • lillyjo says:
          18 September 2019 at 9:14 pm

          I really liked that movie too!

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  24. springpansy says:
    18 September 2019 at 1:17 pm

    I’m up for a cheeseburger. I could be mostly vegetarian, but I need a good cheeseburger once in a while.

    Wearing CK Obsession Sheer for coziness.

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    • perfumelover67 says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:34 pm

      How does it compare to the original Obsession?

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      • springpansy says:
        18 September 2019 at 3:05 pm

        To me it’s very similar without being “as in your face” as the original. I think it’s the better version!

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        • perfumelover67 says:
          18 September 2019 at 5:08 pm

          That’s great to know, thank you! I have always loved the original Obsession, so it will be good to give this one a try.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:54 pm

      I am mostly vegetarian too

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  25. Barqs says:
    18 September 2019 at 1:27 pm

    AG Ninfeo Mio, second day in a row.

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      18 September 2019 at 1:54 pm

      I am going to dig out my decant of that..

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    • AngelaB says:
      18 September 2019 at 8:07 pm

      Hello twin! You inspired me yesterday!
      You snell terrific!

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  26. therabbitsflower says:
    18 September 2019 at 1:36 pm

    I actually will be grabbing lunch out today, so maybe I’ll pick up a cheeseburger. It sounds quite good now that I’m thinking about it.

    I needed something light and easy today after a rough day at work yesterday, so I went with Angelique Sous la Pluie. It’s almost completely gone 3 hours later.

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    • springpansy says:
      18 September 2019 at 4:05 pm

      This is a rough week at work for me. Hope today is better, TRF!!

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    • Petunia says:
      18 September 2019 at 8:02 pm

      I hope tomorrow is a better day!

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  27. Nancyleandros says:
    18 September 2019 at 1:37 pm

    I’m in House of Matriarch Devotion, from the swapmeet. Yum.

    It’s 80 degrees here in Houston and rainy as tropical depression Imelda wends her way across south Texas. Keep moving, girl. ⛈

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    • holyneroli says:
      18 September 2019 at 2:22 pm

      Devotion is my favorite incense. You smell excellent!

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        18 September 2019 at 7:12 pm

        Thank you! I’ve resprayed it this afternoon for more wonderfulness.

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    • hajusuuri says:
      18 September 2019 at 6:17 pm

      It seemed like Imelda came out of nowhere but it seems to have been less of a concern than fomented by slow news hype!

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      • Nancyleandros says:
        18 September 2019 at 6:56 pm

        It was disorganized for a good while before it developed.

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  28. holyneroli says:
    18 September 2019 at 1:39 pm

    This morning I put on two healthy sprays of Silences from the new (to me) bottle I got in the swapmeet. So satisfying!

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    • hajusuuri says:
      18 September 2019 at 6:15 pm

      ❤️ Silences❣️

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 September 2019 at 10:29 pm

      Oh, NICE!!

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  29. cazaubon says:
    18 September 2019 at 1:50 pm

    Smelling fabulous in Musc Ravageur today, a gorgeous fall day. Will have a veggie burger with cheese later. 🙂

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    • Lovestosmellgood says:
      18 September 2019 at 2:37 pm

      I will take one, without cheese 😉

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      18 September 2019 at 4:16 pm

      Goodness, you smell fabulous.

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  30. tannina says:
    18 September 2019 at 2:06 pm

    jHAG Miss Charming, its nice, but not special.
    Got my swapmeet package from a lovely italian NST member and got some interesting small samples too.

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  31. hajusuuri says:
    18 September 2019 at 2:12 pm

    SOTD = SL Fourreau Noir

    From my newly-acquired travel spray. I have a bell jar, too, which was my vacation momento from visiting the mothership in 2013. I took a picture but made way to post this morning’s NYC skyline in Insta:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B2j8TuPhIht/?igshid=1s9ueaabx95o8

    Thanks to all who responded to my Medicare rant yesterday, and thanks for your well wishes for the appeal. While I need to limit the issues to those specific to my mom’s case, I want it out there that this was but one case of a possible systemic fraud designed to improve the bottom line of the for profit organizations. Bottom line, I believe procedures were not followed and information withheld and/or there was a calculated and deliberate effort to misdirect / misinform before, during and after the appeals. I really really hope to get the case file today or tomorrow as my goal is to submit evidence this Saturday.

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    • cazaubon says:
      18 September 2019 at 3:05 pm

      You smell wonderful, I love Fourreau Noir and am hoarding those travel sprays. 🙂

      Wishing you all the best for your appeal!

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      • hajusuuri says:
        18 September 2019 at 6:00 pm

        Thanks. They are still available for cheap at Fragrancenet…

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        • cazaubon says:
          18 September 2019 at 6:58 pm

          Yes, I’m hoping there will be some left when I get back to California next month. 🙂

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 September 2019 at 10:22 pm

      Great photo on Insta today! Very atmospheric.

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  32. Aurora says:
    18 September 2019 at 2:27 pm

    In an old friend, Oscar, as I needed some comfort today.

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    • Nancyleandros says:
      18 September 2019 at 4:18 pm

      I hope your day is going better than you expect, Aurora. ?

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      • Aurora says:
        19 September 2019 at 4:06 am

        Thank you Nancy, I’m just homesick after having spent two weeks home which is France.

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    • lillyjo says:
      18 September 2019 at 9:32 pm

      I wish you a good nights sleep and a wonderful tomorrow. Which will probably be when you read this. I actually have no idea what time it is in England, but I think your sleeping.
      Oh, and you smelled great!

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      • Aurora says:
        19 September 2019 at 4:08 am

        Thank you Lillyjo, yes, tomorrow is another day, it’s always great to communicate even though I often answer you the day after because of the time difference.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 September 2019 at 10:29 pm

      Sorry to hear about the rough day today, Aurora. I hope that your tomorrow is better.

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      • Aurora says:
        19 September 2019 at 4:10 am

        Just homesickness for France, I seem to feel it more this year. It will get better, thank you for your kind words.

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  33. Kanuka says:
    18 September 2019 at 2:37 pm

    I have been working through all the Andy Tauer samples from Waterdragon. To me, they all seem to share a slight “fuzziness” …I can’t think of a better word to describe what I mean. So, neither clarity nor softness but fuzzy, as each perfume dries down. I wasn’t expecting that. I find them somehow incomplete…but it is difficult to respond to them because they were probably a bit hyped up in my imagination from so many years of hearing about them prior to testing. Wearing Cristalle today which has the opposite aspect of being so clear cut. Cool cloud,ess morning, quite crisp and off to watch the sunlight warm the hills and enjoy the drifts of pollen from the pines and the new ferns. Then work, haha …every silver lining has a cloud.

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    • Lisa D says:
      18 September 2019 at 4:41 pm

      Where be the Waterdragon, Kanuka? Seems like its been a while since I’ve seen a post.

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  34. AnnieA says:
    18 September 2019 at 3:28 pm

    Wearing Fève Délicieuse, and just about at the end of a decant. somehow I ended up with two…

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    • hajusuuri says:
      18 September 2019 at 6:14 pm

      That’s the trouble with tribbles ?

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      • lillyjo says:
        18 September 2019 at 9:06 pm

        Omg, LOL! One of my favorite episodes ??

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        • Jalapeno says:
          18 September 2019 at 10:27 pm

          That’s one of my favorite episodes of ST:TOS, too. But I have met some people who cannot stand it at all. (shrug)

          ST:TOS = Star Trek, the original series

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      • Elisa P says:
        18 September 2019 at 10:40 pm

        Omg! I referenced tribbles earlier today! We must be having a Vulcan mind meld ?

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  35. Mary Carol says:
    18 September 2019 at 5:32 pm

    I am in Lubin Korrigan today. I usually wear this is cooler weather and it is quite warm here today, but it is smelling great.

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  36. neyronrose says:
    18 September 2019 at 6:09 pm

    Good evening! Tried Kashan Rose late last night, and enjoyed that. Now just trying a sample of Serge Lutens Vitriol Oeillet. Hoo boy. Strong.

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  37. AngelaB says:
    18 September 2019 at 6:53 pm

    Great picture selection Robin, and so glad that you are enjoying your ‘cheeseburger in paradise ‘(how many times has THAT been said already today).
    My SoTD is Ninfeo Mio, my early summer blind buy, and it is as described… No.19 outa the box then a fig note that changes things right away. So far so good! No pissiness yet 😉

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  38. Jalapeno says:
    18 September 2019 at 7:49 pm

    Late today! One of those days.

    SOTD = Bal a Versailles EdT, from the sample stash and a generous NSTer. This one could fit into last weekend’s poll… it opens up surprisingly sweet on my skin.

    Off to read everyone’s comments now!

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    • Petunia says:
      18 September 2019 at 8:01 pm

      I don’t know which version you’re sampling but I’ve tried vintage after receiving a sample from a generous NSTr. It was beautiful! You smell lovely!

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      • Jalapeno says:
        18 September 2019 at 10:24 pm

        The version I tried reminded me VERY strongly of one of my aunts. This is the second “perfume ghost” that I have encountered.

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  39. Petunia says:
    18 September 2019 at 8:03 pm

    I hope tomorrow is a better day!

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  40. Gail says:
    18 September 2019 at 9:09 pm

    Wearing Samsara edt tonight; it was one of the neglected bottles that I moved to the dresser on the weekend. This is definitely better in the cooler weather.

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    • lillyjo says:
      18 September 2019 at 9:35 pm

      Oh definitely. I remember when Samsara came out, it smelled so exoctic and beautiful from the bottle, but nearly killed me on my skin. I’ve never been able to wear it, unfortunately.

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      • Gail says:
        18 September 2019 at 11:12 pm

        I’m going slow with it as it can be pretty strong.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 September 2019 at 10:25 pm

      It really stinks that Guerlain got rid of that iconic red bottle for Samsara. It doesn’t look right in a bee bottle, IMO.

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      • Gail says:
        18 September 2019 at 11:43 pm

        I’ve noticed the bottle change with a few scents. Glad that I have my old school bottles.

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  41. lillyjo says:
    18 September 2019 at 9:40 pm

    Crazy day and week for me, again. I’m re-sampling tonight with Alien Fusion, which is growing on me, lol. Also trying the Michael Kors Wanderlust Sublime, I like this one, it’s a sweet/salty skin scent that I think works well for bedtime.

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    • Jalapeno says:
      18 September 2019 at 10:23 pm

      Is Alien Fusion the one with ginger?

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      • cazaubon says:
        19 September 2019 at 9:12 am

        It is. Love the smell but unfortunately it’s a bit short-lived on me.

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