Happy Almost-Friday, and don’t forget Donatella will be stopping by later this morning! Birthdays: Eleonora Duse, Pierre Bonnard, Thomas Wolfe, James Herriot, Chubby Checker. What fragrance are you wearing?
Cinnamon of the day: Tauer Perfumes Phi — Une Rose de Kandahar.
Reminder: on 10/4, for National Cinnamon Roll Day, wear a fragrance with a cinnamon note.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2024, where I'll try (but usually fail) to have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: top image is Baked Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes [cropped] by Ella Olsson at flickr; some rights reserved.
Hello.
Sotd is Delina Exclusif. SWEET! Juicy lychees, soft ripe pears and candied flowers with a creamy wood base. The oud is not obvious and rather, blended into the background. The lasting power is very good and I have perfume devouring skin. Someone needs to invite me to a garden party because I smell ready.
That is my favorite version of Delina
Love the picture! I first thought it was cinnamon covered bananas.😂
Another Givenchy for a cinnamon week? Yes! Organza Indecence in all its woody deliciousness, sprinkled with cinnamon.
I thought so too!
OI is the best cinnamon.
I’m in cinnamon again wearing Youth Dew. I didn’t realize it had cinnamon because there is so much going on with this scent.
Gosh, I didn’t know either.
I’m in my JM Ginger Biscuit decant for the cp (from last year’s split). Still trying to get rid of this scratchy throat and cough. I am having trouble sleeping which is the worst part. Did a COVID test yesterday which was negative. I can smell the Ginger Biscuit but not as well as usual, although that is very typical for me when I have anything respiratory.
Sorry to hear you’re still under the weather. May another beautiful day in the neighborhood cure you of this lingering respiratory illness☀️
Thanks. Going out for a slow walk by the water to get some fresh air. Don’t let me whine anymore!
A walk by the water does wonders.
Hope it doesn’t linger too long. Get better soon!
Hope you are feeling like yourself soon, springpansy. I’m glad it’s not the plague!
Happy to hear it isn’t COVID.
Did you know that Sephora has a mini set of JM Ginger Biscuit and Orange Bitters on its website now?
Frangipani by Lili Bermuda
How are you liking Intermezzo? I haven’t read any Sally Rooney.
I love Sally Rooney. She was also one of our fellows at NYPL.
This book I am liking more than the last one that came out, but I am only about 150 pages in. She doesn’t use quotations for dialogue which I know annoys some, but for me I get use to it. I also read everything with an Irish accent in my head….lol 🙂
Shamelessly copying Robin in Une Rose de Kandahar today.
Hey twin!
I’m in Glossier You. They released their two flankers at midnight and I’ve broken my own no blind buy rule and ordered the Doux, which is described as a soft and serene woody blend. The order includes a sample of Reve, which is described as a lush and dreamy gourmand. I have found that I’m not a gourmand girl, but I’ll be glad to sample it. Just in time for Donatella.😈
I got a text from my son yesterday asking if I had time for an actual phone call. Experience has taught me this usually means something is wrong. Luckily he began the call with “I’m okay” but his car got rear ended/hit and run while parked in front of his house.☹️ People are such 🤬. Compared to what people are going through in other parts of the country, I am well aware of what a minor inconvenience this truly is. I’m just so thankful he wasn’t driving and IS okay.
So glad that’s all it was!
Thanks Robin! Me too!
I’m glad your son is okay! Some people ought to not be driving …
Thanks hajusuuri! You got that right.😏
What a drag. Glad he was okay and you got to chat.
Thanks Kanuka! Yes, I need to tell him to call me more often so we can talk about good things.
Glad that your son is OK! Sucks about his car though.
Thanks Jalapeno! It does.😞
Like with so many CPs, I’m discovering a note that is so much better represented in my collection than I thought. Today I’m wearing Feminité du Bois.
Sometimes I discover the same! But then there was my very poor showing last week, ack.
I am in Diptyque Eau Rose.
Have a nice day, everyone!
Hope your Thursday was good NinaV!
Yesterday my house had a water tank fiasco. The heating element quit working and we couldn’t run any kind of water until it was fixed. It was fixed at 3:30. So after my shower it was no 5 edt. When I get into the shower, I will switch over to Amouage Lyric. Lyric is stupid gorgeous.
Well, rats.
SOTD = Kilian Noir Aphrodisiaque
Seriously good and ✅ for the CP!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DAqzLeoxZul/?igsh=d3hkcmQ5cXEzbGV2
More about civil mediation — taking the course is part of the qualification. The other part is to go through mentoring: 2 cases for a total of 5 hours. Not bad … but do I want to? The good news is nothing is lighting a fire to “make” me do it; however, at the same time, I committed to taking the course so at the very least I am somewhat qualified. I have to read the manual, review my notes, look into insurance, peruse the court roster so there really is still plenty to do. I also learned that I need to learn to read the room better and not be married to my checklist. In any case, I am sure there’s more to come in the future!
In other news, I read a Wall Street Journal article today titled “Stop Asking People ‘What Do You Do?’” I will link to a post later. According to the article, there are 5 things to consider:
1) Assess your values (What gives your life meaning?)
2) Reframe your skills (Whatever your expertise or passion, it can be redirected.)
3) Get some perspective (You can reprioritize.)
4) Make tiny changes ( Walk / Run first before signing up for a marathon.)
5) Change your intro (Practice your elevator speech.)
Here’s the link. Note: There may be a pay wall.
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/stop-asking-people-what-do-you-do-cf5a4902?st=QLm2PQ&reflink=article_copyURL_share
I have found it very useful to always answer “ home maker” when asked “ what do you do?”. People who are status orientated, who can only talk “ work” leave you alone to go and find someone more “ worthy”. People who have a wider, more open outlook on life immediately start talking about more interesting topics: books, films, life, travel, family etc etc. and the conversation flows. Works every time.
One of the suggestions is “I rock!” so this is a great idea.
I’m going to copy this.
The “What do you do?” part of your comment reminded me of a co-worker years ago. She asked if I wanted to go to a local sports bar for food and drinks with her boyfriend and his family. Sure, I say. This was at a time in my life when I was very social. Anyway, the entire night she asked the boyfriend:
“What should I order?”
“Do you like it?”
“Should I get dessert?”
“What should I get to drink?”
“Should I get another drink?”
“What time do you want to leave?”
“Is it cold out? Do I need to put on in my sweater?”
As nauseam. She was a very nice gal but I just could not stomach her dependency. So happy to leave that sports bar! 🙃
“What do you do?” was one of the big questions at my class reunion back in August. I answered with “Trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up.” 😎
I have been thinking about By Kilian as I am getting low on Angels Share and Love Extreme. Wondering if getting a refill is worth it or I should just use up my other perfumes. I haven’t realized how often I reach for my BK scents.
I’m in Ambre Narguilé today, and am saving my cinnamoniest scent, Nanadebary Bronze, for tomorrow.
Twins! Except I’m saving Theorema for tomorrow—not the most overt cinnamon but a favorite. You smell delightful!
I really need to try that one someday — its notes sound right up my alley, and it is definitely a fan favorite around here.
Wet day here and we’re under a state of emergency due to flooding with heavy rain chucking down. My house is on high ground so I’m not directly affected by surface flooding., though the garage and laundry flood due to run-off. From the hill pooling. Wet and murky. The poor birds and burrowing creatures will be miserable. At this time of year there will be some nestlings that will die from exposure. You always find them on the ground after rain, as they have died and then been tipped out of their nests. Baby rabbits won’t be too happy, either. Wearing Chypre Mousse layered with Eau Moheli for a bit of light.
Stay safe, Kanuka!
I’ve been hoping you’re OK. I know your house is on a hillside, but you never know what might come down the hill.
Exactly!
Stay safe!
Yesterday I got my two fall vaccinations and today I think I’m running a slight fever, and I have a sore arm, but I know it will pass pretty quickly. The Moderna vaccine hurts during administration, too. Today I have a massage (yay!), tomorrow I am getting a haircut in a new style after a nine-month grow out. I’m wearing Angel’s Share, it has cinnamon.
We are tracing each other! Massage tomorrow and two vaccinations next week.
Envious of your massage and new style. If my hair would do anything other than what it’s been doing for decades, I’d love a change. But it won’t. At least I have hair, which is something to be thankful for.
On yet another flight.🙄 This time I’m in Coco Parfum. Just a drop, and it’s good company, as always.
Well I am sure your flight is long since over…hope it was not too dismal Daniel!
Thanks, Robin! Finally landed. Long, long day.
I also thought the picture was cinnamon covered banana slices.
Which sounds good.
Maybe for my grape-nuts this morning!
Post shower – vintage Cinnabar.
Oh, you smell wonderful! I’m trolling for a bit of Cinnabar online but prices are already spiking. Hopefully I’ll find a mini.
Has Cinnabar been discontinued?
I’m not sure but I want a vintage mini.
Not discontinued but it was reformulated.
Extra points for the name of the scent!
Hi twin!
Non-compliant today. SOTD is Zara Leather Jardin. Just didn’t feel like wearing cinnamon, but I will play along tomorrow. I think I did the usual number of hajusuuri sprays because some woman at the store walked by me and said, “someone sure smells good”. She was pretty far away so I think I may have sprayed too much or she was talking about someone else. There was only one person that was near us and that was a young man, and I don’t think it was him.
You do sure smell good!
Thank you my dear.
I might be able to wear my Leather Jardin by the end of this month.
I’m wearing the always lovely Tea for Two, and it’s Friday – yay!
Perfect way to sail into the weekend Gaynor 🙂
Wearing L di Lolita Lempicka for the cinnamon and pretty mermaid bottle.
It’s a gorgeous fall day today. The news is so awful about the storm damage, all the wars across the world and the whole circus of US politics that the peaceful sunshine is especially welcome. And perfume really does help, too.
Did not know that one had cinnamon! Join you in finding the news just dismal.
I’m kinda glad that I don’t have cable anymore. Means I hear less of the news.
Still get plenty on the phone and laptop though.
I missed commenting yesterday, but I was in 4160 Tuesdays Clouds, augmented with Both Sides of Clouds. I’m heading out tomorrow for a week to visit with my sister. Trying to pack lightly, with multi-tasking products and clothes. Always a challenge for me! Plus do I have everything? N95 masks – ✔ Makeup – ✔ Fragrances – ✔.
Unscented today as I pack for the pre-crack of dawn get-up time for the first flight out. Think I’ll wear BSoC tomorrow. I’m only taking that and Clouds with me so I’ll be non compliant for the next week or so.
Have a safe and fun visit!
Thank you, lillyjo!
Hope your flight is uneventful and your trip is a safe one!
Thank you! It’s usually very uneventful; just the way I like it.
I woke up not feeling well this morning. I am hoping a good night’s sleep will help.
I’m testing out Arianna Grande Love Notes (?) It’s actually pretty nice. It’s soapy and woody and somehow reminds me of the late 90’s. It would make a good office scent.
Sorry to hear you aren’t feeling well. Hope you haven’t caught a bug!
I think it’s my sinuses again. Luckily I go for a physical next week and can have it checked out.
Absolutely perfect early Autumn weather here today, with blue skies and temps in the low 70’s. But SO dry! I would gladly take a week of Robin’s wet and grey weather.
SOTD = Fzotic POOF! from The Sample Stash. It’s a pretty and playful floral that is very likeable. Suits me much better than some of the other samples I have recently tested.
Do you think you will get Poof! During black Friday?
Not sure. The Fzotic perfumes that really grabbed me were Vetiverissimo and Feu Secret. POOF! would have to come up to their tier.
90F here today…😵
Temps like that will be back on Saturday here. 🥵
You know if I could send it to you…
Actually we did get some sun this afternoon, finally, and looks like the weekend will be perfect. Hope you will get the rain you need!
Glad to hear that you are getting a break from the gloom!
Today’s perfume is not the cinnamon bomb that Rousse is, but it’s still a Serge scent with a very healthy dose of it. It’s Five O’Clock Au Gingembre from my almost-finished decant. This is one I’ve waffled over whether or not I need a bottle, and today I’m leaning towards yes. But we’ll see what I think after the decant is actually gone. Yesterday I forgot to comment but wore Le Labo Labdanum 18, a perfume I really never see mentioned anywhere. I’ve got a couple decants of it still from long ago swaps. It’s a strong like but not one I’ll ever need a bottle of.
I probably should have gotten a decant when it came out, I waffled over the sample and just gave up.
sotd = Insolence edt
One of the few fruity perfumes I enjoy. It smells like fun times. The oddly shaped bottle is a bit of a laugh too. 🛸
It screams fun times! I really like it too. You smell great!
The original Insolence bottle was a great one. So much character to it.
I love Insolence, the edt, edp, and several flankers/special editions.
I should probably seek the rare extrait, but I’ll never run out in the meantime! 😀
Stopping by rather late to waft some EL Cinnabar, the 2015 version. I knew it did not have cinnamon, but the orange and the cloves suggest that cinnamon *might* be on the way. I’m enjoying everyone’s choices – we smell wonderful!
I figured you might have an EL choice this week…