We’re marking the first weekend in October with a viewing poll, which we haven’t done in the past couple years. Coming up soon: the fall reading poll (on the 18th) and the splitmeet (on 1 November).
So, the “visual media” version of our fall reading poll. Tell us…
…what fragrance you’re wearing today?
…any great tv shows or movies you’ve discovered recently, and/or
…anything else fun you’ve been streaming (exercise videos? cat videos? anything),
Or, as always, just talk about something else…
Happy Friday! Birthdays today: Eleonora Duse, Pierre Bonnard, Thomas Wolfe, James Herriot, Chubby Checker. Our community project for today: wear a fragrance that you feel is misunderstood or underappreciated, either by your fellow perfumistas or by others around you.
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.
It is not the most misunderstood, but Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile Eau de Toilette never got the same attention as the very different Eau de Parfum version (although I do know there are a few fans here). They’re both discontinued now anyway…
Donatella, Our Lady of Perfumed Mercy,1 has apparently ignored the debut of Dario Vitale as the new creative director at Versace, opting to hang out with Anna Wintour instead. We still don’t know her long term plans, but she’ll be honored with the Positive Change Award from CFDA next month, and meanwhile she’s ready to hear the confessions of her flock.
Note that we will no longer have the voting poll to report how many bottles you bought. Tell us about your purchases for the third quarter (July, August and September) of 2025 in the comments. You can just tell us the number of bottles, or you can list your acquisitions, whatever you like…
It’s Almost-Friday and the International Day of Non-Violence. Donatella will be dropping by shortly. RIP Jane Goodall. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m easing back into fragrance (after an illness) and countering the morning chill with a little dab of Maya Njie Vanilj.
Reminder: on 10/3, wear a fragrance that you feel is misunderstood or underappreciated…
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit! Welcome to October. It’s also Wednesday, the International Day of Older Persons and International Coffee Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
Me: still recovering from illness, still commando.
Reminder: on 10/3, wear a fragrance that you feel is misunderstood or underappreciated…