It’s Tuesday and the 10th day of Christmas (lords a-leaping), plus National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day. Birthdays: Lucretia Mott and John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. What fragrance are you wearing? 

I’m in Aftelier Candide, and I’m taking points because while it doesn’t make me think of magenta, it fits the description of Viva Magenta perfectly otherwise: “brave and fearless, and a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration”. Those of you who don’t see perfume in color (or who hate this particular color), remember you can approach this project howsoever you like! Tea at the moment is Upton New England Chai (sent to me by a very kind reader, thank you!) with a splash of half-and-half.

Reminder: on 1/6, wear a fragrance to match Viva Magenta, Pantone’s color of the year for 2023…

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Ah, the first Monday of 2023. It’s also World Introvert Day and National Science Fiction Day, plus it’s the 9th day of Christmas (ladies dancing). RIP Barbara Walters, Anita Pointer. PSA: Donatella will be dropping by on Wednesday! What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m smelling delicious in Aftelier Boheme Confection.

Reminder: on 1/6, wear a fragrance to match Viva Magenta, Pantone’s color of the year for 2023…

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Happy Almost-Friday! It’s also the fifth day of Christmas (five golden rings) and the fourth day of Kwanzaa (Ujamaa: cooperative economics). What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in Prada Infusion d’Iris Absolue.

Reminder: on 12/30, we’re doing Best of 2022…

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Happy Hump Day! It’s also the third day of Kwanzaa (Ujima: collective work and responsibility) and the fourth day of Christmas (4 calling birds). Birthdays: Earl Hines, Pops Staples, Maggie Smith. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m staying warm in Donna Karan Black Cashmere.

Reminder: on 12/30, we’re doing Best of 2022…

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