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post #1 of 74
2/23/10 at 9:03pm
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Good morning!

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz Essence Oils Java, a discontinued coffee scent, for me today.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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post #2 of 74
2/23/10 at 9:21pm
I'm getting off my nightshift in a minute,
I'm wearing Hypnotic Poison now.

When I wake up in a couple of hours,
I think I'm gonna flash me some
Dior Homme Intense ... I feel naughty today!
post #3 of 74
2/23/10 at 9:23pm
Djinn is smelling fantastic and addictive !

It's Shalimar for me. Have a lovely day everyone and hugs and thoughts to all Basenoters who need a thought and a hug .
post #4 of 74
2/23/10 at 11:25pm
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Djinn is smelling fantastic and addictive !

O de lolly, mylady, you do know how to flatter an old Grand Duke!
Your choise aren't bad either; one never goes wrong with Guerlain!
post #5 of 74
2/23/10 at 11:31pm
SOTD was ST Dupont Signature for women
SOTE is Shiseido Zen (the newest formulation)

Pleasant dreams all

oops- above should have been posted on Tuesday's thread- no biggie. When I get up, Wednesday SOTD will be: JICKY EDT
post #6 of 74
2/23/10 at 11:48pm
Hello everybody. A happy day for all


Beatrice Piquet's L' INSTANT POUR HOMME
Eau de Toilette

GUERLAIN

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Top Notes
Anise, Jasmine, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon
Heat Notes
Patchouli, Levender, Tea, Sandalwood, Cedar, Cacao
Base Notes
Musk, Hibiscus Seed
post #7 of 74
2/24/10 at 12:17am
I fell in love with a sample of Visa last night!
A dear friend on Basenotes sent me some samples and this was
the one that stood out for me. I am presuming it is the re-orchestrated
version by Guichard (not the original by Piquet) although I may be wrong.
Anyway, whoever created this gem, it is a winner in my book - soft, warm,
peachy suede wrapped up in what I think may be helichrysum, patchouli and
vanilla. I am sure there are a host of other notes in there, but the whole is
very smooth and well blended. All in all a very comforting, sensuous and totally
addictive scent. Thank you to my perfume fairy.
post #8 of 74
2/24/10 at 3:27am
The last (SOB) of my sample of Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille.
post #9 of 74
2/24/10 at 3:44am
Opium EdT...
post #10 of 74
2/24/10 at 3:57am
I do miss reading this & the Women's forum...life has been distracting/busy & I haven't been feeling very perfume-inspired. Reading through the SOTD threads is such lovely way to start & end the day though- there is always inspiration here for sure. So *hi* to all of you inspirational BNers and thanks for the perfumed light you shine

After mild weather, melting snow and rain yesterday, we have more snow! Boo! So I'll wear my beloved Balmain Vent Vert, wrap myself in its green goodness and pretend to be this gal:


LL

Doesn't she look happy? And warm
post #11 of 74
2/24/10 at 3:59am
Annick Goutal : Mandragore

Have a wonderful Wednesdal, all!
post #12 of 74
2/24/10 at 4:06am
I depressingly finished off my bottle of Samsara EDP this morning. I will make the most of having it as my SotD.
post #13 of 74
2/24/10 at 4:43am
Chanel No. 19 Eau de Parfum

post #14 of 74
2/24/10 at 4:50am
Good morning all Today I'm trying to encourage myself to keep writing on the assignmnet...not much left of my part,but not feeling very creative today At least I smell great in one of my personal favourites, Chergui
post #15 of 74
2/24/10 at 4:58am
I'm in vintage Miss Dior today, bought for buttons off the 'bay.

It's an EdC, but has terrific depth.
post #16 of 74
2/24/10 at 5:06am
Day four of the seven days of 5 star fragrances as rated by ME

Ahhhhhh, Alahine. I've been looking forward to wearing this one. In fact, I took it for a trial run again last night.

Alahine by Teo Cabanel.
Notes:
bergamot, lavender, ylang-ylang
Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose, jasmin, orange blossom
iris, rock rose, patchouli, benzoin, vanilla, musk

You pretty much know what you are going to get by looking at the traditional pyramid of notes. And you won't be surprised. BUT, right from the first spray, comes it's little secret. This is a beauty - so well blended and crafted. It whispers class, it surrounds you in classic perfume feeling with a nod towards modern sense. It doesn't feel old, yet it feels timeless.

The bright citris opening is smooth as silk. I can smell the lavender a bit, but it is smoothed out and blended until it is just a cooling breeze. The florals then come out, and I can smell rose, but it is rose surrounded and softened by their fellow notes. The amber is creeping in, softly, but possibly the florals are keeping the sweetness tamped down. Never does this fragrance go sweet, but never, ever is it harsh in any way. Each note blended to perfection. It then drifts off into it's closing, and you realise you have just experienced something special.

5 stars from me for the classic feel, beautiful structure and flawless execution. This smells beautiful.
post #17 of 74
2/24/10 at 5:08am
Carnal Flower created by Dominique Ropion for Editions de Parfum Frederic Malle

Taolady ~ when I first glanced at your (SOB) regarding the TF TV, my mind read it as "son of a b*tch"! Found it funny! :P

As SMM would say: it's WACKY WEDNESDAY!
post #18 of 74
2/24/10 at 5:12am
3xasif, thanks for your "perfumed light". Hope it gets more tolerable for you, whatever you are dealing with, hectic and uncertain!

In a 5***** Patrik Mauboussin Mauboussin -- loved or hated by many and with no one indifferent. Plums, amber, cedar, patch. Strong, gaudy in the beginning, comfortable and fluffy in the drydown. The longevity is measured by days, not hours even in the EdT formulation. Available, affordable, different sizes. Sweet, complex, luscious.

Have a nice day, all!
post #19 of 74
2/24/10 at 5:16am
Guerlain - L'Heure Bleu. Its strong powdery base makes it fit the grey, rainy weather perfectly.
post #20 of 74
2/24/10 at 5:17am
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Originally Posted by Twolf View Post

3xasif, thanks for your "perfumed light". Hope it gets more tolerable for you, whatever you are dealing with, hectic and uncertain!

In a 5***** Patrik Mauboussin Mauboussin -- loved or hated by many and with no one indifferent. Plums, amber, cedar, patch. Strong, gaudy in the beginning, comfortable and fluffy in the drydown. The longevity is measured by days, not hours even in the EdT formulation. Available, affordable, different sizes. Sweet, complex, luscious.

Have a nice day, all!

Twolf, you forgot to speak about the BOTTLE! The bottle matches that beautiful fragrance perfectly! One of my favs too.
post #21 of 74
2/24/10 at 5:21am
Creed - Fleurs de Bulgarie
post #22 of 74
2/24/10 at 5:25am
Safran Troublant

Nice, spicy and uncomplicated.
post #23 of 74
2/24/10 at 5:28am
Cello, you are so right! The bottle of Mauboussin is a pyramid with a rounded foundation, you can twist it and it would spin. It is also coated in some sort of emulsion resembling a rainbow -- or the gasoline spot on the ground after the rain -- random concentric lines. I also forgot to add that I have had a mini, a 30ml, a 50ml and a 100ml bottles, all are winnahs in my book. For travel purposes the in-built spraying mechanism locks up (with a twist) and nothing sprays if you do not want it to.

Another thing I forgot -- two days ago on the 22nd, it was Ubu's 4 year BN anniversary, you are a veteran now!
post #24 of 74
2/24/10 at 5:35am
Happy Birthday, Jasper !!!
Big hugs your way...

Everyone smells delicious.
May it go well w/ you all !

Mousie, I thrill to see you here ;-)
NOW, we need the Dragon, no ?

Kewart- Guichard it is, and RHM is a huge fan ;-)
Sounds like you are having fun.

I need to get crack-a-lackin'.
These are rough days indeed.
31 Rue Cambon- from a sample, before a bottle arrives.
Promises to keep....
post #25 of 74
2/24/10 at 5:43am
My SOTD is Narciso Rodriguez for Him Musc Collection EDP.

Notes include musk, iris and pink berries.

post #26 of 74
2/24/10 at 5:51am
Chaya lovely woman....I hope you're feeling better today, and no longer disheartened. I admire you so much for what you sacrifice to do what you do for others. You smell gorgeous in 31, rC I'm sure!!


Day 3 of my 5 ***** : sharing in les Exclusivs de Chanel with Chaya, in my beloved Cuir de Russie.

May Grace and Peace sit with everyone today.
post #27 of 74
2/24/10 at 5:52am
Custo Barcelona Man
post #28 of 74
2/24/10 at 6:02am
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Havana Reserva this morning.
post #29 of 74
2/24/10 at 6:07am
SotD Futur Robert Piguet re-issue
post #30 of 74
2/24/10 at 6:31am
Hello everyone!

Day 3 of cello's 5-Star Fragrance Party, and I'm in the classic chypre-supreme from 1975, the extraordinary Halston, vintage perfume.




Top notes - mint, green leaves, peach and bergamot
Middle notes - carnation, iris, jasmine, marigold, ylang-ylang, rose
Base notes - sandalwood, cedar, amber, patchouli, musk, oakmoss, vetiver, incense



cello - I just added Alahine to my test list, and it's a good thing I don't go for blind buys very often because your beautiful description just about did me in!

3xasif - It's good to see you back around! I hope things are calming down a bit for you. You smell fantastic, of course.

Twolf - I hope you're feeling better! That Mauboussin should help fix whatever's ailing you...!


Y'all have a great day!

I just noticed that it's Jasper's birthday - Happy Birthday, Jasper!
post #31 of 74
2/24/10 at 7:10am
06130 Lentisque.

Chaya, hope you're feeling better. Hugs to you and everyone feeling under the weather.
Happy 4th Basenotes Anniversary, Ubu!
Happy Birthday, Jasper!
post #32 of 74
2/24/10 at 7:12am


Caron - Infini

A most glorious aldehyde extrait.
Created in 1912 by Ernest Daltroff in collaboration with Gerad Lefort.
A soft rich floral aldehyde parfum with notes of jasmine, jonquil, lily of the valley, tuberose and sandalwood.
The story is that it took 15 years to perfect the fragrance.
post #33 of 74
2/24/10 at 7:17am
Scent Two: Laurel by Monocle x Comme des Garcons



kumquat, the Caron bottle is beautiful.

3xasif - sending you some UV rays from Miami (((((o))))))
post #34 of 74
2/24/10 at 7:21am
Nina Ricci's L'Aire du Temps
post #35 of 74
2/24/10 at 7:23am
Today it's Amouage Lyric Woman, again.
post #36 of 74
2/24/10 at 7:36am
Kumquat - is that gorgeous bottle from your collection? I have the exact same one, inherited from my paternal grandmother! Infini is my favorite Caron and this bottle is, naturally, a star of my collection. I'm so glad you posted it!

eta - the photo is beautiful, too!
post #37 of 74
2/24/10 at 7:40am
Happy birthday, dear Jasper!


Hi, 3xasif, nice to see you!

Hugs to (((((Chaya))))) and everyone feeling poorly.

Krigler Lovely Patchouli. I can't remember the last time I've been on such a one-frag jag and I'm loving every minute of it!

Take care, everyone!
post #38 of 74
2/24/10 at 7:47am
Evangeline, yes, I took the picture of this bottle from my collection. Thanks for your kind words! (Mike) I really adore this one. It is truly the gem of my collection. I like the more recent formulation, also, actually. But I was lucky to find this one on Ebay!
post #39 of 74
2/24/10 at 8:14am
If L'Heure Bleu wasn't enough... I am testing now Creed Vanisia and Creed Irisia on my wrists.
post #40 of 74
2/24/10 at 8:16am
Wearing Aimez Moi parfum
post #41 of 74
2/24/10 at 9:21am
M7


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post #42 of 74
2/24/10 at 9:31am
Lovely combined with Paloma Picasso -- it is sort of working. Sort of.

Everyone smells stupendous today, I must say. Happy Birthday Jasper!!!! Take care, all.
post #43 of 74
2/24/10 at 9:54am
Uomo? Moschino
post #44 of 74
2/24/10 at 10:01am
Bvlgari Omnia Green Jade. After yesterday's pink scent, I was feeling in a green mood.
post #45 of 74
2/24/10 at 10:29am
This is a damn good smelly place today!

This morning I am in Miss Balmain, and loving it.

After enjoying Lumiere Noire pour Femme most of yesterday, I wore Organza Indecence to bed.

Big Birthday Howdies to Jasper! Happy Anniversary to UBU!

post #46 of 74
2/24/10 at 10:41am
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3xasif, thanks for your "perfumed light". Hope it gets more tolerable for you, whatever you are dealing with, hectic and uncertain!

+1.
post #47 of 74
2/24/10 at 10:50am
Big hugs for birthdays (Jasper!) and anniversaries (Ubu!)...

Admiring Kumquat's photo of Infini...

One of these days, I've got to try that Alahine, as well...sounds marvelous, really...

I'm not sure if this one is still a 5-star, these days...but this morning, it seemed like a safe, inoffensive fragrance on a day when I just need to remain calm and focused. Calm, in the middle of a storm...that's me (LOL)

SOTD: FM L'Eau d'Hiver

Have a great Wednesday, all...
post #48 of 74
2/24/10 at 11:07am
28 La Pausa

If Chanel would make this available in a 50ml bottle, I would buy it!
post #49 of 74
2/24/10 at 11:25am
06130 Lentisque (thanks dear Potiron!)
post #50 of 74
2/24/10 at 11:44am
Popping back in to wish Jasper a wonderful birthday!

Also, thanks for the anniversary wishes! I can't believe 4 years has passed since joining this exceptional group of fabulously scented people! Time really does fly when your having fun!

Mikeperez, you smell GREAT! Love it!
post #51 of 74
2/24/10 at 12:25pm
SotE is Serge Lutens Fleurs de Citronnier... Testing it to see if it's suitable for tomorrow, and I think it is! It's fresh, flowery and shouts "spring"! Perfect!
post #52 of 74
2/24/10 at 12:25pm
From Dora's samples I chose Armani Gio which I have become quite attached to. It is a bright, warm perfume which is very comfortable to wear. Lovely.
Maybe it's an age thing but I'm choosing my perfumes in the same way that I choose footwear nowadays, for comfort rather than style, haha.

Happy Anniversary to ubu and Happy Birthday to Jasper!
post #53 of 74
2/24/10 at 12:43pm
Some wonderful photos today. Roberto's choice for L'Instant PH is perfect. Love Casablanca!

Wore Goutal's Le Chèvrefeuille last night, and today it's Chanel's Bois des Iles.

Have a great Wednesday, everyone!
post #54 of 74
2/24/10 at 12:50pm
Popping in quickly--congrats to everyone who is having a special day!

Amouge Lyric Woman from my ***** list today.
post #55 of 74
2/24/10 at 1:07pm
Botrytis today for me. Wonderful dry spice.
post #56 of 74
2/24/10 at 1:18pm
Joining in the happy birthday wishes for Jasper.

I gave a bit of a plug to the ladies side of the SotD threads in my article this week, I'm curious to see if there will be any uptick in participation over here.

Today was one of those where the frag choice was dictated by urge, and I was really feeling like Juicy Couture Dirty English, and it was not an unhappy choice.

Have a wonderful day everyone!
post #57 of 74
2/24/10 at 1:48pm
Got to hurry, got a surprise work shift this evening!

But I just had to stop and say Thank you so much for all those sweet congratuations yesterday! Its absolutely overwhelming how supportive you have been, and it means so much to us both.


Today I'm testing a scent we made together. Lime, Geranium, Rosewood, and Atlas Cedar. Lovely stuff, but a bit too much like the generic smell in cleaning solutions. We'll have to work on that.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASPER!!!!
post #58 of 74
2/24/10 at 1:53pm
Quick in and out today as things took up my day unxpectedly.

Ralph Lauren Polo Modern Reserve

I'll go with Ubu's lead and say:

Have a Wacky Wednesday everyone.
post #59 of 74
2/24/10 at 2:00pm
Happy birthday, Jasper!


Congratulations exquisitely me and bluesoul !!!

Today I am wearing again 24 Faubourg for the 5 star fragrance week!




post #60 of 74
2/24/10 at 2:14pm
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Just got home from an unexpected overnight in the hospital. I have the grandpappy of all kidney stones: 1.17cm. Surgery to "blast" the darned thing is next Tuesday.

No scent for me but my nurses wore Dolce & Gabanna The One and Viva La Juicy!

Missed you all. I'm going to sleep with my percocet now.
G'night!
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