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post #1 of 71
4/8/12 at 11:15pm
Thread Starter 
Good Morning,

A very wet day here. Thankful for the rain (which is much needed), though it rather quashes any ideas I had of being outdoors today. Maybe I'll do some baking instead...

SotD is Chanel Egoïste.
Feeling in the mood for some Aretha:



Evangeline: I was actually born here in London, though lived in Oz between the ages of 3-13 (and again, 18-20). How I envy you and the Mr. being by the beach !
Welcome Anat13!

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post #2 of 71
4/8/12 at 11:25pm
My scent of the day is a carryover from the previous day: Narciso Rodriguez for Her in EDP.
post #3 of 71
4/9/12 at 12:18am
Good morning, G.!

Mmmmmmmm, I am always in the mood for some Aretha. It's sunny here (after snowshowers yesterday), but freezing cold outside.

Reporting an invalid link to a mod and asking where the missing thread went has not triggered a reply... There are three possibilities - the software thing absorbed the thread, but why only mine? A mod merging the two threads (Two identical ones were posted and I asked for a merge) accidentially deleted the two or it was deleted on purpose. I am sorry arwen elf and others that you could not read it, but whatever reason I am so getting fed up with BN in this aspect that I will stick to the fun company with you here on the SotD thread and refrain from investing much time in writing things down in a thread for nothing. I have better things to do. If it wasn't for your company here - honestly -, I would have gone back to lurking status already.

Easter Monday and my plan is to make a Youkon salmon tartar. The 'beast' has been thawing in the sink overnight. Some Gewurztraminer to go with it, of course.

Culinary Parisian delights included the restaurants, of course. I always do internet research beforehand and book a table from home. My choice was Chez Francis at the Place de l'Alma with an absolutely stunning view on the illuminated Eiffeltower (with the sparkling effect to start every full hour for 5 or 10 minutes). It was a touristy place, expensive but affordable and the food was good and plenty. So, definitely worth it! A stunning view! I had some crevettes with celery salad and a big chunk of salmon with a sour yellow zucchini and artichokes kind of ratatouille. The combination was perfect.
For the second night, my choice was Hotel du Nord (near Gare de l'Est). This restaurant had gandhajala written all over it. Actually, I thought at least twice of him. First when I fell in love with Vega (it's very G.-like ) and second here. I only heard French spoken here. A cool place with nice jazzy music and a bit of a combination of bar and restaurant and alltogether in a big living room. It was fully booked as people seemed to wait at the bar for a free table. They have a nice website www.hoteldunord.org. For starters I had a platter with an obviously special jambon, which was fantastic (I don't like them all). Main course was Coquilles Saint Jacques with a topinampur purree. Dessert a Cafe gourmand - espresso with a tiny arrangement of sweet delights from the dessert menu. Oh wine... it was an affordable Mercurey Burgundy red. Delish!
The third night Le Repaire de Cartouche had called my name. What a great cuisine! Knowing the delights of the Burgundy cuisine, this was truly very much alike. I don't know why there were so few people, but the food was superb and plenty. I had a huge rollmops on a warm lentils salad and something else on the plate I can't remember now for starters. Main course was the most wonderful barbue rotie (like turbot), but why can't I remember the side dish? The dessert blew it again all away... it included a half an hours' wait for a freshly made rhubarb clafoutis. To die for, honestly! Espresso of course (always) and a plain simple Pinot Noir from the Cotes de Nuit (Burgundy), which was fantastic and had the typical 'animal' gout.
I also brought home some foody souvenirs. A definite highlight are the Callisons de Provence. Fantastic taste, almondy with a fruity facet. I got the macarrons, of course, Fleurine A load of chevres, mainly sec and demi-sec, a big chunk of Roquefort, a Provence salami with herbs around. I think that's it.

SotD will be Jicky EdP.
post #4 of 71
4/9/12 at 12:29am
Bonjour!

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post #5 of 71
4/9/12 at 12:36am
Thread Starter 
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For the second night, my choice was Hotel du Nord (near Gare de l'Est). This restaurant had gandhajala written all over it. Actually, I thought at least twice of him. First when I fell in love with Vega (it's very G.-like ) and second here.
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Oh, L. I am flattered! All those dishes sound amazing - tu as un goût très sûr
post #6 of 71
4/9/12 at 12:36am
larimar, let me try something...
post #7 of 71
4/9/12 at 12:41am
Ok here we go:

Firstly, it appears the thread was completed deleted because even my response to it does not show up in my "find all posts" search.

Nor does it appear in your "started threads".

Here is the first link to the post:

http://www.basenotes.net/threads/298...rip-April-2012

Second link:

http://www.basenotes.net/threads/298...rip-April-2012

Both appear to have been deleted or vanished.

Here is the text from the thread though:

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My first stop was Guerlain, La Maison at the Champs Elysees. I have to say that the impression I got from Guerlain was that 'there are the classic, but they are more of a burden than a rich legacy to be proud of'. They are trying so hard to be hip and modern and it's as if they tried to squeeze the trashy world into the rich and esteemed La Maison. Incoherent is the word I would use. Guerlain seems to push their La Robe Noire extremely and it was dedicated an 'exhibition' everywhere in the Maison. This prevented me to be able to smell the historical fragrances of Ode and Kadine from the scented chambers/drawers, because there was that La Robe Noir girl on shiny paper hanging in front of it. I did my best to express my contempt and ridicule by gesture. The fragrance has a Chergui appeal to me, but slightly trashy. All new Wasser creations suffer from a diabetes type II sweetness kind of problem. Another sign of internal ranking at Guerlain was that Sous le Vent and Vega were stashed awayin a board and only pulled out on demand, however it was unclear at first whether there was a tester for Vega or not. The second SA (more competent than the first, who obviously tried to pass me on, which was fine with me) introduced Mon Precieux Nectar to me and, if my French did not lose me, she said there was a last bottle. It's a sweet nice floral thing (tuberose for sure), which was very faint on me. So, nothing I got excited about. Habit Rouge L'Extrait still does not do much for me (again there seemed to be -currently, she said- only one bottle left - oh wow, this would have been my lucky day to snatch two last bottles at once or was it just to make me feel this way? ). Chamade Homme was terrible on paper, so I moved on. The current L'Heure Bleue EdP clearly smelled more synthetic to me than my vintage (oh bless my back-up stock) and the current Nahema extrait would make a great masculine, too. Samsara extrait smelled very nice to me, but I am not well familiar with it in neither (vintage) form etc. Rose Barbare is a great perfume, but I madly fell in love with Vega, which I bought on the spot.
Second stop - Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier: A very polite, well informed woman with class welcomed me. She later gave me her card, which showed that she was the Directrice de la Boutique. A nice noble boutique that pleases the eye. I tried Iris Bleu Gris on my skin, but unfortunately - after a great opening - it very soon dried down to a sweetish very nice musky base only. I had high hopes for this, but I would have wanted more iris dominance all through its development. Jardin du Nil smells the same like my vintage bottle to me, which is good to know. Pour le Jeune Homme was a wonderful re-discovery for me. I found MY Eau de Cologne. Neroli is not listed specifically, but to me it opens as a terrific aromatic neroli, which lasts and lasts. I can't see why people seem to have longevity issues. I was not terribly smitten by the new alternative version to Jeune Homme, which features a very prominent ginger note. I felt it was a bit overboarding. I sniffed the Jasmin, which is very nice as it is nicely balanced - not too sweet and not too overwhelming. Truly lovely! I was also introduced, which seems to be their latest creation according to my internet research now, to Ambre Doré. It is an amber with a not overboarding oudh note. If a strong Ambre Sultan (it seems to have gotten slightly weaker and weaker over the years) is what you fancy or crave - do check it out! Is this what the legendary Soir d'Orient smelled like? I have no idea, but this is very promising, strong AND good.
Third stop - Caron, Boutique Montaigne: I did not introduce myself, so I was a normal tourist and not the regular customer the women in the boutique would probably recall from the telephone conversations. The directrice of the boutique seems to be Mme. Naima Al-Saadi, who wore a lot of Caron powder and was dressed stylishly according to the glamor of the Caron boutique. The Baccharat fountains are magnificent, but smaller than I thought they were, also some seemed older than others. I noticed Pois de Senteur was obviously stored in its older traditional fountain with its name on. If it's any of any indication, I was surprised and a bit alarmed to realize that Acaciosa and Alpona did not have their own fountain anymore (with the introduction of the new two ones - Delire de Rose and Accord 119?). So, I had to specifically ask for Acaciosa. Everything smelled 'correct' and as expected to me ( I sniffed Tabac Blond, En Avion, Acaciosa, Pois de Senteur, Poivre...). I found it 'interesting' that Tabac Blond EdP was placed opposite the fountains where the masculines were. I also did a side-by-side comparison (on paper) of the current Narcisse Noir Extrait and EdT. The extrait has a lot more incense going on rendering the EdT much prettier and more 'feminine'. To be honest, I think the current extrait smells the same like my slightly vintage extrait in the black lacquered boxed deluxe edition. That's good news I thought. So, all seems well at Caron, but I am alarmed about Acaciosa being removed from the first row. I was not paid full attention being considered a tourist only probably, so I could easily thank the ladies and sneak out without feeling bad for not buying anything (my budget would have suffered even more then).

your efforts were not drained in vain.
post #8 of 71
4/9/12 at 12:48am
Good morning and thanks for the culinary report, L. I was one of the lucky few who got to see the other one before it vanished. (edit - looks like hero Hedonist recovered it )

Happy Birthday arwen_elf

Off travelling today amid the damp - over to Bristol airport for a short flight down to our retreat on the Isles of Scilly (at this point the ornithologically inclined G may be turning a healthy shade of Shrek ). My sister and her husband were married at the hotel and we will be there for their 10th anniversary tomorrow. Additional good news for me is that they now have wifi so I should be logging in as normal here.
Going with Annick Goutal Eau du Sud for the journey.


Anat13 - glad to see you joining us on the SotD thread


jujy54 - healing vibes in your direction.


RTamara - thinking of you and yours.
post #9 of 71
4/9/12 at 12:50am
Oh hedonist, you ARE great! Much appreciated! I will later add visits 4 and 5 Serge Lutens and Maison Francis Kurkdjian from memory, which I had posted at a later stage, but this was the most 'demanding' and comprehensive part. Thanks again!
post #10 of 71
4/9/12 at 1:57am
Jean-Claude Ellena´s



Pure Perfume

H E R M È S
post #11 of 71
4/9/12 at 2:43am
Perfume stops 4 and 5 - Continuation
Serge Lutens / Palais Royal
This is worth the visit for its unique, dramatic and fantastic set-up, styling alone. When you enter Serge Lutens you feel as if you stepped into one of his special edition bell jars. It's all black and violet and only the black desks with the flacons spotlighted. The SAs all wear black. I steered towards the table with the bell jar Exclusives. The new De Profundis smelled very interesting, fresh and sparkling on paper, but this impression soon disappeared on my skin. What was left was rather faint and pleasant, but not spectacular. All new Serge Lutens creations smell somewhat diluted to me. I sniffed Mandarine-Mandarin and El Attarine on paper, which I only knew from the wax samples. The former appeared to be rather woody snd the latter is the curry/immortelle thing that is impossible for me. I also sniffed some other such as Fumerie Turque, Rose de Nuit etc. and all appeared 'normal' (unchanged) to me. I was particularly relieved to find Sarrasins in the same condition (on paper and skin) than from my bell jar that I bought almost two years ago. I was gifted a complete set of wax samples for goodbye. Definitely a must visit for the location alone! Besides, the Palais Royale park is really lovely AND quiet.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
A nice little store, off Rue Rivoli. The SA was very charming, knew her business. I am familiar with most creations, but was particularly interested in the newly launched Elixirs de Lumiere Noire Femme, which are extrait de parfum concentration at 30 %, 4 roll on bottles Ã* 5 ml. I bought it on the spot. The SA mentioned to me that Lumiere Noire was initially a bespoke perfume for Catherine Deneuve, but since she was friends with Francis Kurkdjian she allowed him to sell it to the public. The special magic of the winey rose with not a too dominant patchouli combo is the addition of narcissus/jonquil. I also got a chance to sniff Francis Kurkdjian's new Oudh. It was aptly introduced to me as a transition from Eastern style perfumery (oudh and elemi) to a western style French perfume (in the base). I don't quite enjoy the elemi, which I could clearly detect as I am familiar with the essential oil. The whole co,position is niceky balanced and the oudh kept at bay, the base was extremely good and charming, but I did not enjoy the journey with the elemi too much. I find it somewhat 'appropriate' that elemi was apparently somehow used for Egyptian mummies. I was in for a special treat before I said goodbye, when the SA pulled out a small bottle from a drawer to let me smell. Francis Kurkdjian did a special creation for Chateau Versailles in order to recreate the scent of Marie Antoinette's skin. It was a very oily liquid containing natural oils and ingredients only. The SA said that it was to contain rose, but she could not detect it and neither could I. It took me several minutes to come up with the association I had in mind, but coukd not express. My first thought was ther must be some lillies in it. Finally, it occurred to me that it clearly smelled like a floral-only, soft-edged and discreet Vol de Nuit (extrait) to me, which clearly must have been because of the significant amounts of narcissus/jonquil in the mix. Exquisite! The drydown revealed lots of the most elegant and noble orris. What an experience! If I had the big cash, Francis Kurkdjian would do a bespoke for me! No doubt about it.
This concludes my perfumed bits from Paris.
post #12 of 71
4/9/12 at 3:05am
Good morning everyone, today is Robert Piguet's Bandit

post #13 of 71
4/9/12 at 3:17am
Hello all. Chanel Jersey.
post #14 of 71
4/9/12 at 4:46am
Larimar and Hedonist thank you for the Paris reportage, both the writing and the rescuing.

In EL Jasmine and White Moss today. Perfect crisp spring scent
post #15 of 71
4/9/12 at 4:53am
Good morning everyone Sotd is Shalimar.
post #16 of 71
4/9/12 at 5:02am
Happy Easter everyone! My first post here, though I've been a lurking non-member for a little while.

Today's scent is Angel by Thierry Mugler. Finding that I'm liking it more and more with each wear!
post #17 of 71
4/9/12 at 5:15am
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Creed Virgin Island Water this morning
post #18 of 71
4/9/12 at 5:29am
Wow, hedonist, thank you! I, too had looked for Larimar's thread and was disappointed that I couldn't find it.

Larimar, you didn't waste a minute, did you? Everything sounds fantastic. Mmm, rhubarb- I've been baking lots of rhubarb treats here, too. The crop seems esp. tasty this year, don't know if it really is or if I was just craving spring so badly. I'm on the same page as you re: modern Guerlain. Sorry to hear those precious classics are being neglected in their own home.

No scent yet, so glad I stopped by for some reading though. Honestly don't understand what could have happened to that thread. Have noticed multiple posts bashing females as a gender lately and somehow, those are allowed to stand. What could have been so wrong with a Paris trip report? Seems perfectly on topic to me.
post #19 of 71
4/9/12 at 5:40am
Happy birthday, Arwen_elf!
Redderz, welcome to Basenotes!

Larimar, thank you for the sniffalogue, so interesting to read.

SOTD is Serge Lutens Louve, wish you all a good start to your week!
post #20 of 71
4/9/12 at 5:48am
Good morning everyone -

I'm in Dune. Y'all have a great day!





Safe and happy travels to you, Jon!

Happy Birthday arwen_elf!

Welcome to basenotes redderz - glad you could join us!
post #21 of 71
4/9/12 at 6:06am
Hedonist you are and remain, my hero!! Thank You for saving the day!

Larimar. No wonder you were pi &&...d when your report was lost. It is fantastic you know. Thank You so much for taking the time. I will catch "part 2" now.

SOTD, well I have gone green. One of our own girls has sent me a wonderful package of green fragrances, the variety, quality and interest is terrific. You are very kind H. Aloha! So, Olympic Orchids Rainforest today. Wonderful.
post #22 of 71
4/9/12 at 6:08am
Oh and welcome Anat 13, and arwen_elf a HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!
post #23 of 71
4/9/12 at 6:17am
Today, sunny, spring day, and I am in a blue mood, a down mood, a why do I keep breathing type of mood. Making myself get out and go to lunch. To add counterpoint to this distressing state of mind, I will put on JOY vintage and new layered. I am not a floral person, but today maybe JOY will lift me up and above these clouds.

I think I have not written enough lately and the lack is working on my psyche and my conscience. I will claim spring fever, go out and take my ipad, and get some pages done. While smelling of JOY!
post #24 of 71
4/9/12 at 6:27am
Welcome Redderz, hope your wallet can cope with the membership the temptations are huge and fantastic

Many happy returns of the day Arwen Elf
post #25 of 71
4/9/12 at 6:27am
Yay Larimar!
That sounds wonderful! I so wanted to go to MFK and SL AND FM when I was there but I was being rather good in front of my DH...for some odd reason I wore FM Musc Ravageur huile a toute faire to work...Bon Lundi...
post #26 of 71
4/9/12 at 6:45am
Good morning! My SOTD is Tom Ford Grey Vetiver. Happy Birthday arwen_elf!

post #27 of 71
4/9/12 at 7:36am
Hello all. Happy Birthday arwen_elf, and welcome to redderz!

Chinatown is sotd.
post #28 of 71
4/9/12 at 7:37am
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post #29 of 71
4/9/12 at 7:38am
Tim McGraw's Southern Blend
post #30 of 71
4/9/12 at 7:56am

Larimar ! Thanks so much for this wonderful and gastronomical read! The Hotel du Nord looks lovely.Thanks for telling us about it and for your efforts re. the now lost thread.
Hedonist- you are great- thank you SO much for recovering Larimar's account.
Larimar- I have to say I had the same impression of La Maison Guerlain on Champs Elysees and much preferred the Caron boutique.



Happy birthday dear Arwen ! Have a lovely day !

Scent of the morning is Creed's Fleurs de Bulgarie. Gorgeous bulgarian roses and ambergris of sorts.
post #31 of 71
4/9/12 at 7:57am
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I am sorry arwen elf and others that you could not read it, but whatever reason I am so getting fed up with BN in this aspect that I will stick to the fun company with you here on the SotD thread and refrain from investing much time in writing things down in a thread for nothing. I have better things to do. If it wasn't for your company here - honestly -, I would have gone back to lurking status already.

Larimar, we all share your frustration, Im sure! It really is a hassle posting here.

Hedonist, you are a gem! Hero of the Hour. Im coming back to read later.

SotM is a dab (a teeny tiny dab) of a Madini oil called White Musk. I ordered a sample pack of their musk oils (I have no prior experience with Madini). Not for me. Too strong. Maybe it would be better diluted. Im going to the gym so I can scrub later.

Happy Birthday, Arwen Elf!! I hope you enjoy your special day.

post #32 of 71
4/9/12 at 8:15am
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Larimar, we all share your frustration, I’m sure! It really is a hassle posting here.

Especially on an Ipad.
post #33 of 71
4/9/12 at 8:18am
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Originally Posted by Fleurine View Post

Especially on an Ipad.


Especially on Tapatalk !!! I updated my Tapatalk on my iPod Touch and it is even more difficult posting . I shouldn't have updated !
post #34 of 71
4/9/12 at 8:31am
Have already helped Mom with her shower and am now getting ready to go out to lunch with a very good friend from my middle school days.

We have not seen each other in a great many years! Should be fun! I'm wearing L'ARtisan FdO for the occasion.
post #35 of 71
4/9/12 at 8:39am
Larimar, BN people is the only reason that I am still sticking after having quit a handful of times. All last year I was particularly disgusted with the Directory, and then there were down time and glitches.

Hedonist, thank you dear. I see you have had a good Easter with us all -- delighted you can appreciate a joke.

Mimi, you won -- the number was 366 (the days of this year, for this brain holes to remember) and you and W. were within the very small difference of 2.

Bottega Veneta yet again. We were actually freezing earlier today.
post #36 of 71
4/9/12 at 8:43am
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes!!!

I had asked for the day off work, but the boss asked me to wait for a couple of days
I was planning to go to the Huntington Library to visit Pinky and the Blue Boy and enjoy the beautiful gardens and have afternoon tea. I am very fond of the Japanese garden, it is beautiful and gives me peace inside...

Anyway, I am planning to wear Guerlain 180 Ans. It is always a special day when I wear it.
post #37 of 71
4/9/12 at 9:05am
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Mimi, you won -- the number was 366 (the days of this year, for this brain holes to remember) and you and W. were within the very small difference of 2.

Hurray ! *LOL* oh Twolfie ! That's a whole lot of cupcakes. I love baking cupcakes too but I have never done 366 - it's hot work ! Anyhow, expect a package soon - will be shipping out this coming Saturday - just couldn't manage it this past weekend with everything that went on !

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Originally Posted by arwen_elf View Post

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes!!!

I had asked for the day off work, but the boss asked me to wait for a couple of days
I was planning to go to the Huntington Library to visit Pinky and the Blue Boy and enjoy the beautiful gardens and have afternoon tea. I am very fond of the Japanese garden, it is beautiful and gives me peace inside...

Anyway, I am planning to wear Guerlain 180 Ans. It is always a special day when I wear it.

(((Arwen )))
post #38 of 71
4/9/12 at 9:14am
Attachment 12914Happy Birthday to you, arwen_elf!!!!
Still don't know how to make images any bigger. Help!

Sending good thoughts and vibes to everyone. Welcome to our newcomers, too!

I'm in Chinatown today. Take care, all.
LL
post #39 of 71
4/9/12 at 9:17am
Happy Birthday arwen_elf!!!
Crazy day for me, I can't stick around for long now, but I'll mingle longer later.

Viergos et Terreros by Etat Libre d'Orange (from a sample - thanks Kevin G!)

post #40 of 71
4/9/12 at 9:19am
Happy Birthday, Arwen Elf!
Strange things happening chez Larimar... *I* have an iris craving yet again. I might need to consult you experts soon in a thread. Trying the new Apres l'Ondee EdT again, lavishly splashed over my chest and neck. It's not far from what I am looking for, but faint and fleeting.
Have a great evening all!
post #41 of 71
4/9/12 at 9:22am
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Safe and happy travels to you, Jon!

Thank you, E !. Arrived OK after a windswept journey in a tin box with wings (jeans still blue I think ) - still wet but set to clear to bright and showery conditions. Champagne in the bedroom (consumed) and a very promising evening meal menu - think I'll be tackling a delightful looking offering incorporating red mullet, scallops, and a chilli dressing. Dessert menu and wine list look extensive and indulgent.
My preprandial this evening will be subtlely raised in the direction of Austria in honour of Larimar who just hit his latest impressive milestone today.





Congrats, L (glad to get the second part of your report too)


Sending a warm BN welcome to redderz


SotE - Tobacco Vanille.

post #42 of 71
4/9/12 at 9:42am
Thanks Jon! Can I pleeeeeeease join for dinner tonight??!
post #43 of 71
4/9/12 at 9:54am
Feeling so sleepy today, wearing Narcisse Noir and wishing I could nap.
post #44 of 71
4/9/12 at 10:00am
Wearing the Souk today.

Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk
post #45 of 71
4/9/12 at 10:03am
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Originally Posted by Larimar View Post

Thanks Jon! Can I pleeeeeeease join for dinner tonight??!


Me too! and darling can I pleeeeeeeeeeese send you some Iris samples? Bits and pieces... Naiviris....Bois D'Iris...Iris 39.....Daimiris...
post #46 of 71
4/9/12 at 10:05am
It was snowing this morning, but thankfully the sun came out and it disappearedl

Happy Birthday, Arwen_Elf! I hope you have a wonderful day!

Welcome to both, Anat13 & Redderz!

SotD is Hermes Kelly Caleche.




Have a great day!
post #47 of 71
4/9/12 at 10:08am
Oh, and John! You lucky duck. Enjoy..Enjoy..Enjoy!!
post #48 of 71
4/9/12 at 10:15am
Like dear Primrose, my scent of the day is also a carryover from the previous day: Cabaret by Gres.

Welcome de-lurker from East Mid-lands redderz

Happiest of Birthdays arwen_elf, one of my BNotes role models

Larimar, thank you for the vicarious Parisien thrills!!!!
post #49 of 71
4/9/12 at 10:19am
Matching SotE to tonight's dinner.

SotE is Parfums d'Orsay La Dandy warm, spicy, fruity and slightly bawdy

Dinner is a spicy lamb tagine with dates and herby bulgar wheat

Hoping both will lift my mood, I return to work tomorrow with a splint on my right hand. I have long standing annual leave booked next week so the next 4 days will be just long enough o muck out my email
post #50 of 71
4/9/12 at 10:29am
Thread Starter 
Jon - I'm a healthy shade of Shrek, Incredible Hulk and Slimer ! Have a wonderful time and keep your binoculars at the ready (for those who don't know, the Isles of Scilly are the place to go birdwatching ). I really look forward to hearing your report when you return. You lucky duck !

Oh dear, poor alityke - hope your hand heals soon.

SotE is MFK Cologne pour le Soir.

Take care, all.
post #51 of 71
4/9/12 at 10:39am
Happy Birthday, Arwen!

Welcome, Redderz! Have fun here!

I am wearing something quite different for me -- not my usual style, it's L'Occitane discontinued Cerisier. It was more in place while the weather was sunny, and it became a bit out of place right now when it gloomed yet again.

Larimar, congratulations on 3000 and I am very happy to delve into your thread.

Dang, should've gone with 350! didn't win, arrgh. But everything I said about your back, Wolfie, still holds.
post #52 of 71
4/9/12 at 11:22am
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Originally Posted by Foustie View Post

Me too! and darling can I pleeeeeeeeeeese send you some Iris samples? Bits and pieces... Naiviris....Bois D'Iris...Iris 39.....Daimiris...

In fact, my dear Foustie, I might accept your kind offer... I'm desperate.
post #53 of 71
4/9/12 at 12:06pm
Welcome back, Larimar! And thank you for the delightful travelogue! Thanks also to hedonist for rescuing part 1!

Happy Birthday Arwen-Elf. Huntington Library sounds like a lovely plan.

Welcome to BN, Redderz... the site and hobby can really become an addiction!

I'm wearing "Mango Manga" today and feel totally teen-y, lol! I just need some bubble gum now.

Happy Monday, everyone!
post #54 of 71
4/9/12 at 12:19pm
I really love getting all the nice birthday wishes from you, my fragrant friends. I love Basenoters!!!

Thanks for your kindness
post #55 of 71
4/9/12 at 12:58pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY arwen_elf!!!
Creed's GIT
Gary
post #56 of 71
4/9/12 at 1:05pm
Welcome, Redderz!

Safe travels, Jon!

I’m wearing YSL Parisienne this afternoon.
post #57 of 71
4/9/12 at 1:23pm
Oh happy 3000 posts, Larimar !

This afternoon after my vigorous workout to get rid of whatever crap I ate over the weekend ..... Fleurs d'Oranger.

Jon- happy travelling and that evening menu sounds scrumptious !
post #58 of 71
4/9/12 at 2:07pm
I'm wearing Carillon Pour Un Ange today.

Sending happy birthday wishes to erwen_elf
post #59 of 71
4/9/12 at 2:28pm
Fils de Dieu for me.

Happy Birthday arwen_ elf!
post #60 of 71
4/9/12 at 3:19pm

Happy Birthday, arwen_elf!



Molinard de Molinard for me today.

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