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Tuesday scent of the day 1/6

Posted by Robin on 6 January 2026 127 Comments

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

I’m drinking a cup of Upton Christmas tea and trying to pick out the apricot in Tauer Perfumes Phi — Une Rose de Kandahar.

Reminder: 1/9 is National Apricot Day…wear a fragrance with an apricot note, if you have one…

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Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ New Year’s resolutions, 2026

Posted by Robin on 3 January 2026 158 Comments

Quick PSA: the damage poll is coming up on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, are you making any perfume-related resolutions for the New Year? Fragrances you’d like to buy, fragrances you’d like to not buy, perfume projects you’d like to complete, anything? Tell us!

Or feel free to share anything you’d like to accomplish this year.

Or, as always, just talk about something else…

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Friday scent of the day 1/2

Posted by Robin on 2 January 2026 153 Comments

Happy Friday! It’s also World Introvert Day and National Science Fiction Day, plus the 9th day of Christmas (ladies dancing).  Our community project for today: wear a fragrance to match Cloud Dancer, Pantone’s color of the year for 2026 (or, wear something that matches the description: “A Whisper of Tranquility and Peace in a Noisy World.. a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. A billowy white imbued with serenity, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer encourages true relaxation and focus, allowing the mind to wander and creativity to breathe, making room for innovation.”* 

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 went the easy route, thanks to Glannys, in Narciso by Narciso Rodriguez aka White Cube…

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Thursday scent of the day 1/1

Posted by Robin on 1 January 2026 158 Comments

Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, and Happy New Year! Welcome to January and welcome to 2026. It’s also the 8th day of Christmas (maids a-milking) and the last day of Kwanzaa (Imani: faith). Plus, Public Domain Day, Euro Day, and National Bloody Mary Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m hoping for a calm and happy 2026, in Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré, again (I wore it yesterday, and I’ve worn it on New Year’s Day for the past few years).

Reminder: on 1/2, wear a fragrance to match Cloud Dancer, Pantone’s color of the year for 2026…

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Wednesday scent of the day 12/31

Posted by Robin on 31 December 2025 175 Comments

Happy Hump Day and happy New Year’s Eve! Stay safe out there folks! It’s also the seventh day of Christmas (swans a-swimming) and the sixth day of Kwanzaa (Kuumba: creativity). Birthdays: Henri Matisse, Elizabeth Arden, Simon Wiesenthal, Odetta, Donna Summer. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré.

Reminder: on 1/2, wear a fragrance to match Cloud Dancer, Pantone’s color of the year for 2026…

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