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Friday scent of the day 8/19

Posted by Robin on 19 August 2022 211 Comments

It’s Coco Chanel’s birthday. Our community project for today: wear something by Chanel, with double points for wearing No. 19. If you’re not up for a third Chanel project (see 2014 and 2019), vote with your fragrance and wear a brand that you think deserves more attention. Thanks to Dawn for the suggestion!

What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.

I’m taking a point in (very old, not quite pristine but still darned good) Chanel Cristalle Eau de Toilette…

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Thursday scent of the day 8/18

Posted by Robin on 18 August 2022 149 Comments

It’s Almost-Friday. Happy 95th birthday to Rosalynn Carter and happy 86th to Robert Redford. RIP Hanae Mori. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m wearing Dawn Spencer Hurwitz Vachi on one arm, and Dawn Spencer Hurwitz Green Rhubarb & Cane Sugar on the other.

Reminder: 8/19 is Coco Chanel’s birthday…

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Wednesday scent of the day 8/17

Posted by Robin on 17 August 2022 185 Comments

It’s Hump Day and Thrift Shop Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in Parfums de Nicolaï Eau d’Été, from my very old bottle.

Reminder: 8/19 is Coco Chanel’s birthday…

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Tuesday scent of the day 8/16

Posted by Robin on 16 August 2022 139 Comments

It’s Tuesday and National Rollercoaster Day. Birthdays: T. E. Lawrence, Wallace Thurman, Georgette Heyer, Bill Evans and Madonna. What fragrance are you wearing? 

 I’m in Guerlain Ginger Piccante, and drinking a cup of Season’s Pick Jin Jun Mei from Upton, brewed with cacao husks.

Reminder: 8/19 is Coco Chanel’s birthday…

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Monday scent of the day 8/15

Posted by Robin on 15 August 2022 168 Comments

It’s Monday and National Relaxation Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I don’t know if I’ll do a Chanel week, but today I’m in Boy Chanel.

Reminder: 8/19 is Coco Chanel’s birthday… 

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