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Thursday scent of the day 12/30

Posted by Robin on 30 December 2021 172 Comments

It’s Almost-Friday, National Bacon Day, the sixth day of Christmas (geese a-laying) and the fifth day of Kwanzaa (Nia: purpose). Birthdays: Rudyard Kipling, Paul Bowles, Bo Diddley and Patti Smith. RIP Keri Hulme. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in Grandiflora Madagascan Jasmine.

Reminder: 12/31 is New Year’s Eve….

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Wednesday scent of the day 12/29

Posted by Robin on 29 December 2021 128 Comments

Happy Hump Day! 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?

Thanks to a kind reader, I’m channeling spring, in D’Orsay Vouloir être ailleurs.

Reminder: 12/31 is New Year’s Eve…

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Tuesday scent of the day 12/28

Posted by Robin on 28 December 2021 184 Comments

It’s Tuesday, plus 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 wearing Hermès Vetiver Tonka.

Reminder: 12/31 is New Year’s Eve….

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Monday scent of the day 12/27

Posted by Robin on 27 December 2021 164 Comments

It’s Monday, National Fruitcake Day, the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, plus the third day of Christmas and the second day of Kwanzaa. RIP Joan Didion and Desmond Tutu. What fragrance are you wearing?

After 3 straight days of holiday-making, I needed a palate cleanser this morning, so I went with a light classic cologne — Hové Napoleon.

Reminder: 12/31 is New Year’s Eve…

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Wednesday scent of the day 12/22

Posted by Robin on 22 December 2021 240 Comments

Happy Hump Day! There are 9 days left in 2021. Birthdays: Lady Bird Johnson, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ralph Fiennes. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in Aftelier Candide. After it fades I might be back in Theorema, we’ll see.

Reminder: 12/24 is Christmas Eve…

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