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Tuesday scent of the day 1/12

Posted by Robin on 12 January 2021 290 Comments

It’s Tuesday and National Marzipan Day. (Also, Raf Simons‘ birthday.) What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m not quite in marzipan, but I can claim the thread of bitter almond in Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Black Perfecto.

Reminder: on 1/15, wear a fragrance to match Ultimate Gray and/or Illuminating, Pantone’s colors of the year for 2021…

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Monday scent of the day 1/11

Posted by Robin on 11 January 2021 221 Comments

It’s Monday, and in the UK, Heritage Treasures Day. Birthdays include Alice Paul and Clarence Clemons. What fragrance are you wearing?

For some beauty and cheer on a grey Monday morning, I went with Neela Vermeire Créations Pichola.

Reminder: on 1/15, wear a fragrance to match Ultimate Gray and/or Illuminating, Pantone’s colors of the year for 2021…

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Friday scent of the day 1/8

Posted by Robin on 8 January 2021 341 Comments

It’s Friday, and David Bowie’s birthday (he would have been 74 today). Our community project for today: if you like, pick a favorite Bowie song and wear a perfume to match. Or, just wear a fragrance that you think fits with the occasion for whatever reason.

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 in Diorissimo for the song Changes, from the 1971 album Hunky Dory…

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Thursday scent of the day 1/7

Posted by Robin on 7 January 2021 362 Comments

It’s Almost-Friday and Tempura Day. Birthdays: Zora Neale Hurston and Gerald Durrell. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m wearing a dab of The Perfumer’s Workshop Tea Rose for the song Young Americans, from the 1975 album of the same name.

Reminder: 1/8 is David Bowie’s birthday…

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Wednesday scent of the day 1/6

Posted by Robin on 6 January 2021 199 Comments

It’s Hump Day and Three Kings Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I was up too late last night, and I’m tired and way behind on reading yesterday’s comments. I will catch up! Meantime, for Rebel Rebel, from the 1974 album Diamond Dogs,* I’m wearing Thierry Mugler Cologne.

Reminder: 1/8 is David Bowie’s birthday…

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