It's Tuesday and National Blueberry Popsicle Day. Birthdays: Keanu Reeves, Horace Silver, Salma Hayek, Billy Preston. What fragrance are you wearing?
Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar, and Zanzibar was historically considered one of the spice islands, so I'm in Comptoir Sud Pacifique L'Eau du Gouverneur. Tea at the moment is Numi Golden Chai.
Reminder: 9/5 is Freddie Mercury’s birthday. Scent a Queen song, or honor Freddie Mercury with your fragrance in any other way you see fit.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2025, where I'll try (but usually fail) to have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: the Zanzibar teapot by Teas & C ("Enjoy a taste of the exotic with Enjoy a taste of the exotic with Teas & C’s Zanzibar. Inspired by the bold colours and designs of Eastern cultures, this porcelain teaware has a vibrant, eclectic feel. This range is all about the ritual of enjoying your favourite brew – and maybe something sweet to go with it. Zanzibar features a selection of contemporary shapes, including a lidded mug, a sugar bowl, footed cake stands, jugs, charming porcelain spoons and a cake server, all finished with a touch of real silver") is $34.98 at Myer in Australia.
Robin-nice tea choice!
I am up early with jet lag-4am-on my 3rd cup of coffee and also had a cup to Earl Grey at 4am.
Coming back from vacation, I was so sad to find out that the riding stable I’ve been with had to close early—my heart just sank. Riding there had become such a bright spot for me. While I was away though, I was lucky enough to go on a hack with a magnificent Friesian-Hanoverian, 18 hands tall—it was love at first trot.
SOTD: Ode à La Vanille Sur La Route De Madagascar
That’s a very tall horse! My sister’s now-retired dressage mare was terrified of Friesians for some mysterious reason and couldn’t be relied on not to try to bolt whenever she saw one. Must have been all the hair? It’s wonderful that you had a fun ride!
You smell lovely. Pity that Guerlain discontinued this one.
Welcome back!
I was wondering why you weren’t commenting on the new Shalimar that’s out!
Who has tried it?
You mean like close early for the day? You don’t mean for the season or something I hope.
Yes, close for the season
Aw, so sorry.
Hello.
My friend bought my sotd for me when she went travelling last week. She got it from the airport duty free for an amazing 30% off! It’s TF’s new Oud Voyager. I have a mini review:
Opens with sparkly pink pepper, and combined with the citrus, it is the beginning of a fizzy cocktail. There is a faint sweetness to it as well but just a gentle touch. The flavour of this drink is decidedly floral, with equal parts peony and geranium, and heavily infused with saffron. The bartender creates this cocktail with an oud muddler, softly infusing the liquid with an earthy, woody touch without leaving any animalic, dirty or even fecal notes. Served in an opaque glass, the finishing touch is a small tuft of vetiver, a sprig of patchouli and crushed cardamom sprinkled on top. A haze of soft musk lingers around the rim to round out the edges as you sip.
Love TF! Have to try this one…
What a lovely description! I will definitely try this if I spot it.
What a great review!
My Sotd is L’Artisan Histoire D’ Orangers.
Another crazy, busy, work day. On my second cup of coffee and a slice of peach pie.
Happy Tuesday! ☕️
You smell great!
Thank you, Apsara!
Manic Tuesday doesn’t sound nearly as good as Manic Monday.
I’m wearing Roberto Cavalli Oro today.
Hope it was a good Tuesday foxbins 🙂
Went to a guardianship hearing for my mother today then out to breakfast. Now it’s is picking up the house since I am home. Wearing Deneuve today.
That is hard thing, Dawn.
Be good to yourself today.
Tough road to travel on. Hugs Dawn.
I’m sorry Dawn.
Hope it went as well as it could.
SOTD is Bvlgari Omnia, the original one. This time of year, neither really summer nor fully autumn, is when I seem to spend the most time dithering over what fragrance to wear. One is too heavy with amber, another too tartly summery, and finally I end up happily with something polite like Omnia or Bvlgari’s Pour Femme, or a classic like Mitsouko or Caleche, or maybe OJ Woman. It’s a fun “problem” to have, this shoulder season!
I love the original Omnia. Went away too quickly IMO, it totally works for shoulder season.
Twins! I grabbed my mini of it today (Which I first heard about here) and sloshed it on after a run and a shower. Nice and cooling. We smell great.
I love this one too on an early fall day.
Aha, I should wear that tomorrow. Will have to think of how I can retrofit with Freddie Mercury.
Claiming CP points in Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose. For Killer Queen!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZBtPf7FOoM
I love Freddie’s whole style in this video – hair, clothes, nail polish, bracelets, rings, mannerisms… I think he looks so beautiful. Lipstick Rose would suit both the “Killer Queen” in the song and Freddie himself in this video, in my opinion. Bonus points for Frederic/Freddie match! 🤣😂
Perfect!
You won the CP by far, Glannys!
I think I will wear that this week. Thanks for the idea!
Got an earworm now!
Excellent, as always!
Temperature ticking back up a little today; wearing Lolita Lempicka Fleur de Corail – mostly because when I opened the closet it caught my eye first. Eye catching bottle!
Definitely a gorgeous bottle! But oh so fragile bits on it.
After luxuriating in my 5 Desert Island Malle’s, this week I’m revisiting the FM perfumes that could easily have made the list. Today I’m in “Dries Van Noten,” which I just adore.
I’d wear it more often, but my girlfriend can’t be around it; she actually loves the scent, and even tried wearing it herself, but it causes a bad bronchial reaction. I’m out of the house today, so I can get away with it. Of course, I’ll have to hit the showers upon returning home.
DVN was discontinued; I’m guessing because of Van Noten’s own line of perfumes. I sure hope the folks at Estée Lauder bring it back under another name. It’s a gem.
I still have a travel size of that one, Daniel.
It’s nice in cool weather.
Agree Daniel. You smell, elegant and swelegant!
IIRC, hajusuuri has a similar reaction to DvN that your girlfriend does. Scary!
Oh my goodness, I didn’t know that. Wonder what the problematic ingredient is. What a shame! It’s such a beautiful and intriguing fragrance.
Post shower a few sprays of Bois de Zanzibar.
One of my favorite places to end a trip to Africa. Our favorite coffee/breakfast spot in Zanzibar, Stonetown Coffee, is a stones throw to Freddies’ house.
Let’s all meet for coffee there! I’m in.
Happy Tuesday NST!
Since its transition time between seasons, I’m comparing new samples of Yin Transformation and Yin Transformation EdP on separate arms. Thought I would enjoy the EdP more, but in top and middle notes I’m leaning toward the Parfum.
Happy Tuesday LesLiesse!
With the Holiday it was hard to remember what today was.
You too lillyjo! I kept thinking it was Monday.
I decided to switch all my fragrances over today. I realized I have way too many for the fall/winter however, I don’t know which ones I would want to give up. I guess that’s a good problem to have for now. Before my switch I decided to wear Essential Parfums Rose Magnetic. Very nice and glad I purchased it when I did.
Good thing you live in a place with 4 seasons, then. 😊
Yes, I don’t think some of these would work if I lived in Arizona again.
Fall/Winter lasts so long, I feel like there is more opportunity to wear a variety.
Back from my annual camping trip, tired but happy, and with a mound of laundry to do. But our clothes are actually not smokey this year because we weren’t allow to have a campfire due to the wild fire danger. I actually remembered to say my rabbits when I woke up in my tent yesterday!
Today I’m sampling Chypre Moji (Parle Moi de Parfum). It’s called chypre, but this smells like a fruitchouli to me. It’s unisex and feels like it’d be ok for warmer temperatures (which is usual for fruitchoulis), but it’s not for me. So I’ll probably scrub it soon and wear something from my desert island picks. I wore absolutely no fragrance while camping, there were so many yellow jackets around that I was terrified of attracting them even more. Now that I’m home I’m researching and finding that mint, clove, eucalyptus, and lemongrass oil can keep them away. I know for next time!
For various reasons we’ve yet to go camping but we’re planning on a fall trip when the trees turn. I can’t wait! 🍂🍁
That sounds like a great idea! It was a bit too warm for comfort in northern California this past weekend.
Yellowjackets can be EVIL! Both my brother and I have had run-ins with them. For some reason, they like hanging around trash cans that contain a lot of sweet beverages here.
SOTD = Guerlain Rose Cherie
Lovely. I should wear this more often!
I had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend, although everyday feels like a weekend 🤣. On Saturday, I met up with family and friends at a buffet bar – great as usual. I just realized that my friend’s daughter who is in Year 2 of law school COULD NOT STOP TALKING! My nephew said why did I not realize it before? I said I don’t think I’ve ever sat next to her in all the times that we ate and OMG! On Monday, there was a last minute get together barbecue with a couple and we had a great time! I happened to have the As Ever rose and I brought it. For the price – $30 plus $9.10 (tax & shipping) – it is “ok”. It tasted more like alcoholic sweetish juice. I’m glad I bought it as I was very curious although in hindsight, I would have skipped it…
Oh, and I did my 🐇🐇🐇 yesterday and can give away 3 sets if your still looking for them!
Glad it was a great weekend!
Thanks for the Rose report.
You smell wonderful!
I can’t remember the last time I drank wine. (Sake doesn’t count, LOL!)
When I think of Freddie Mercury and Queen, I immediately think of Bohemian Rhapsody, quickly followed by the soundtrack to the 1980 Flash Gordon movie. It’s a very cheesy movie, but I’ve always loved it – it’s a perfect upgrade of the 1930s TV serial.
Altogether, that says opulent and over the top, but also awesome.
On that theme, I’m wearing Nahema.
Every now and then I break into the Flash Gordon song.
I’m in FM Iris Poudre just because it’s been talked about lately and it’s beautiful and I haven’t worn it in awhile…all the usual suspects😎
And you smell fabulous!
One of my favorites!
Frozen mango and yogurt smoothie
To prepare for my trip to France tomorrow I am wearing Cacharel, Noa l’Eau this morning and tonight Anaïs Anaïs edp.
Have a wonderful trip Aurora!
Thank you Lillyjo. I will still check in with NST albeit less often.
Sleep well and bon voyage!
Thank you Jalapeno, I feel rested this morning, ready for a long day.
Have a great time! A good place to perfume shop.
Thank you Kris!
Yet another beautiful day here; I can’t remember the last time we enjoyed so many in a row. 🙏
And it’s a beautiful day for my SOTD, BBW’s Forever Sunshine edt, a floral/fruity/gourmand scent that has it all. I’d call it a ‘happy’ scent, one that brings back fond memories of a very special 😻I had who crossed over the Rainbow Bridge way too soon. She was a silver (not a gray) tabby and the only cat we actually bought at a pet store in town – this was long before shelters and the Internet and we searched and searched everywhere for a kitten til we found her. Eventually, we had 4 cats (because they kept appearing homeless in our backyard) + 1 dog, and she never let the others forget (even the dog was adopted) that she was ‘special’ because she was ‘store bought.’ She was a beauty and when she walked across the room she would pause halfway and preen for awhile so you could admire her. But she was the sweetest one and I was so lucky to have her ❤️.
Happy Tuesday! 🌈
Very special memories of your cat Laila.
She was only 11 when she crossed over but gave me much love and many sweet memories in the time I had her.😻
That’s a shame your sweet silver princess crossed the Rainbow Bridge too soon.
Yes, she was a special one, but I have fond memories of each of my pets, each so unique.🥰
“Pets leave pawprints on our hearts.” Wish I could remember where and when I first saw that expression. But it’s true.
❤️🥲
I have my Fall scents in rotation now. Yesterday I wore Devotion and tonight for work I am wearing Mugler Cuir Impertinent. If we had a top 10 desert island list, this would have made it.
Don’t tell anyone, but I am not a big Queen fan. I’m not sure how I will interpret the cp yet.
Not quite ready to bring out Fall perfumes here.
How about the most flamboyant and over the top scent you have for the CP?
I’d like to do a song match if I can think of something.
Who’s Queen? 🤣🤣🤣
👍🤣
Excellent.
You don’t have to do the CP. Wear whatever you want.
True. I don’t always do them.
I do not consider myself a big Queen fan either.
I’m with you on Queen.
Finally, a day with above average temperatures. The recent cooler and rainy weather has moved on. Speaking of moving, I finally got over to the gym in my apartment complex. Figured I would start easy with just some cardio on a treadmill and elliptical. Now, to make it a habit!
SOTD = Annick Goutal Mandragore EdP, from the Sample Stash. Thunk!
Congrats on the thunk!
Thank you!
Hope you’ve been having decent weather in NJ.
Good for you for going to the gym!
We are weather swappers ( now that should be a reality show! Lol) cold front and rain coming through tomorrow.
I have a couple more days in the mid to upper 80’s here. But the local forecasters are talking about Canadian Arctic fronts to come. (Cue the “Jaws” theme music.)
Wonderful about the gym.
Thanks Aurora! I had a bit of muscle soreness this morning, which is to be expected. Time to get out of my couch potato rut.