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Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, early December 2025

Posted by Robin on 6 December 2025 132 Comments

It’s the first weekend in December. We’re enjoying the lull — maybe — between holidays, with our usual open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, any plans you might have for the month of December, whatever.

Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…

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Friday scent of the day 12/5

Posted by Robin on 5 December 2025 129 Comments

Happy Friday and happy Repeal Day! And a very happy 90th birthday to Calvin Trillin. For today’s community project, we’re celebrating World Soil Day. Wear something earthy, or something that reminds you of plants growing, or do something else creative with the theme. 

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 with the obvious: CB I Hate Perfume M#2 Black March…

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Thursday scent of the day 12/4

Posted by Robin on 4 December 2025 88 Comments

Happy Almost-Friday and happy National Cookie Day! Birthdays: Rainer Maria Rilke, Jeff Bridges, Jay-Z. What fragrance are you wearing?

I went with L’Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha. 

Reminder: 12/5 is World Soil Day… 

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Wednesday scent of the day 12/3

Posted by Robin on 3 December 2025 104 Comments

It’s Hump Day and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Plus, Joseph Conrad’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing?

Me: more points in Terre d’Hermès.

Reminder: 12/5 is World Soil Day…

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Tuesday scent of the day 12/2

Posted by Robin on 2 December 2025 86 Comments

It’s Tuesday, National Fritters Day and the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Happy Birthday to Britney Spears! What fragrance are you wearing? 

I’m taking community project points in Hermès Myrrhe Églantine. Tea at the moment is Chardwar Estate Assam from Upton.

Reminder: 12/5 is World Soil Day… 

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