A SOTD (Scent Of The Day) thread is a really good conversation generator. The idea is you’ll chime in through the week with whatever scent you are wearing. You don’t need to be super knowledgable, have high faluting tastes or be a published author to comment. Just tell us what fragrance you’re wearing, smelling, buying etc. and how it makes you feel and/or anything else about it that tickles your fancy.
You can also comment on everyone else SOTD choices too. It’s great to tell someone how much you love their choice, ask for more info about it, the house or perfumer. There’s someone here from around the world 24/7 and Perfume Posse people love to chat. We like to keep it fragrant but there’s always room for life events and adventures too. This is our place to share how we smell, live, love, eat, work, raise kids and pets and get on with the business of living.
SOTD 17.7.2020
You probably won’t have time to write every scent, every spritz. Whenever you feel the mood take you, share your current spritz and a few things about it. Maybe you love/loathe it, want it, are excited by the notes/bottle/SA who sold it: WHATEVER! As always here at Perfume Posse, taking sides never means taking offence and everyone keeps it respectful and light, even though we can sometimes trawl the depths.
Hopefully you will come back and see if anyone has responded to your SOTD comment. Then you can reply to them, and so on.
Go To It Crew.
Portia xxx
Elle L’Aime by Lolita lempicka.
I really felt like wearing a tropical white floral with all the cream, coconut and and hint of saltiness. It’s such a good frag, I will miss it when it’s gone.
Portia xx
ELDO Rien Intense Incense for me today. Loving the extra incense in here.
Also, would anyone else recommend/describe Guerlains Black Perfecto to me…
He Melanie,
Black Perfecto is a Cherry Cheesecake for me. Including the creaminess, bittersweet cherries and nutty biscuit base. Beautiful.
Portia xx
Some of the last of my HG (first) Voyage. I will seriously miss it when it’s gone. It works really well in this hot and humid weather and lasts all day.
OOOH! Maya. You had the original Voyage. That’s a precious one.
Portia xx
This morning Paramela for my five mile walk ( I am up to five miles now!!! In one hour and 20 minutes!). Post shower Green Tea. I am working on another full bottle thunk with this one. I would like to thunk a few bottles that are less than 1/4 full by the end of the summer. I want to thin out the herd.
Hey Brigitte,
5 miles is HUGE! I’m only walking to the fridge and back. Not true really, I’m trying to do about 7k steps most days but lately it’s been sitting around 6k.
YEAH! Go you good thunk thing.
Portia xxx
Ambre Ceruleen by Huitieme Art
A warm, comfortable amber with some bells and whistles. Perfect winter wear.
Portia xx
Sounds yummy
I’m testing Death & Floral’s Two Cups of Tea, a Summer Monsoon and You and Me today. We are fully in monsoon season here in Santa Fe, which is one of my favorite times of year. I love the quick dramatic drenching rains. I am absolutely adoring all the Death & Floral samples I purchased recently and this one is no exception. Wet earth is the first impression I get followed quickly by the tea coming out to play in the break between thunderous showers.
Carolyn,
You get some really interesting stuff. I love hearing about it all.
Portia xx
Started out the day in a very blue mood. Funny the link of perfume to emotions, how scent affects mood and mood affects scent. So blue I didn’t even want to put anything on, and then as the mood shifted and light shone the desire to celebrate being alive and free and grateful with a refreshing cologne on a hot day. Guerlain Passiflora did the job.
OOOH! Is Guerlain Passiflora from the Aqyua Allegoria line SV? I’m sure I’ve heard of it before but it’s slipped my mind.
Glad the blues left you behind.
Portia xx
New arrival from a friends Sale Doc on FB. Saffran Troublant by L’Artisan, very lightly used. Exciting to finally have this weird assed MoFo in the collection. For some reason I thought I was buying a 50ml but it arrived a whopping 100ml! Amazing.
Portia xx
Omg!!! I love that one! Still haven’t bought a bottle yet.
Montale Boise Vanilla for me today. Sweetish, boozy fruits with the usual Montale musk and spices.
Hey Melanie,
Is this at all related to the way Serge Lutens does stewed fruit, vanilla and woods?
Portia xx
Hey Portia, not sure I’ve experienced enough Lutens to answer. I think there is some florals in there too but on me, I get fruits.
Leau Froide. Full bottle thunk.
WOW! Congratulations.
That particular range of Lutens is so interesting Brigitte. I’ve not bought one because they didn’t feel wearable. Clearly I’m mistaken.
Portia xx
To me leau Froide is a perfect summer incense for hot weather. I also doctored it up with a bit of pure frankincense essential oil. So good!!
That one was a favourite of a perfumista mentor of mine who passed away a couple of years ago. I have a decant of it from her in a little bottle as elegant as she was and pull it out and get a whiff of it’s weirdness now and then and remember.
I bet it smelled glorious on her.
Today I took a couple of our friends for a road trip down to the Australian National Art Gallery and next door to the Australian National Portrait Gallery. Both places were almost empty. I’ve never seen them like this. It was eerie. They have the most incredibly strict numbers policy, sanitising and distancing. Very impressive.
They are currently renovating Jackson Pollock’s Blue Poles in situ. The artist was answering questions and pointing out interesting things that help make this Pollock so outstanding and new. Even some things that would be mistakes in any other artists work create an atmosphere right up to the amount of reflection and finish. So interesting. A mammoth task that will take him more than two years. His last job was a Van Gogh Haystacks.
Wore Guerlain Oriental Brulant. It’s freaking gorgeous. Still huffing away at it 16 hours later.
Portia x
Sounds like a perfect day!!!
It does indeed!! I’m such a geek, what you described sounds like heaven to me. As if admiring the art wasn’t awesome enough, to have a resident expert give you more info and insight about it all, Heaven! and smelling good too!
Hi SV,
Yes, it was pretty close to perfect. He was so enthusiastic about his work and the works he renovates. It was also very relaxing to be in the presence of someone who had so obviously found their niche in the world.
There were both an Australian photographic and a painting award displayed in the portrait gallery. It was really interesting to see everyday Australians of all colours, creeds and socioeconimic levels as the focus of important art. Some of their stories were extremely moving and I found myself looking through very blurry eyes a couple of times.
Art has such power to energise and restore. I feel quite reborn this morning.
Portia xx
With all the madness it was a welcome relief to get in the car and drive.
Hindu Honeysuckle. A great blast of jasmine from it. This was a pressie from my perfume buddy, Marcella. I miss you.
YEAH! I miss Marcella too. She is a funster and we need her wit and wisdom Cassieflower.
Triple missing Miss Marcella
Me four xx perhaps her ears are burning now we talking about her 🙂
Let’s hope so!!!
Amber, by Laboratory Perfumes for me today.
A lovely, green, earthy and spicy little scent. Bit like DS Durga’s Radio Bombay but creamier and a tad more spice.
OOOOH! Good to know. I love Radio Bombay.
Many years ago I used to really like Estee Lauder’s Tuberose Gardenia and then I forgot all about it. I’m not sure what made me remember it but I suddenly had a lemming and pulled it out. Wow, I remembered tuberose but I totally didn’t remember all the mushrooms. In my memory it was on the cool side but this is reading as quite warm to me now. So, I’m wearing that, but then Guerlain’s Ginger Picante arrived today and I had to put that on right away too, because well, because!!! Anyway I like them both and you wouldn’t think of trying them together I’m sure but it actually works really well.
SV,
This post had me smiling from ear to ear.
Yep, the life of a perfumista exactly represented.
Portia xx
Black Flower Mexican Vanilla
oh, good one Brigitte. I have that one too, though it gets more wear in the winter.
It’s gorgeous in the heat!!
YOU’RE gorgeous in the heat B
Portia, you crack me up! I cannot wait until the day comes when we meet in person…you will see how ungorgeous I am … LOL. But I am wholeheartedly accepting your gracious compliment… Love ya!!
Love you right back. In spades!
One day we will meet.
Guerlain Oriental Brulant.
My Tuesday Trivia night has been put back on hold. While understanding fully that we need to stay safe and the growing numbers of our second wave are alarming it has totally bummed me out. I know I’ll be OK financially but I love the trivia peeps so much.
Portia xx
I am sorry to hear this.
Thanks Brigitte. X
ah my dear, I have a feeling we’re all going to go through this ebb and flow for a while. This time last year if anyone had predicted we were going to experience this pandemic on a worldwide scale and all the effects it was going to have I really would have rolled my eyes I think. And here we are. Australia seems to be pretty sensible in how they are handling things so hopefully the numbers will go down quickly and you guys can resume your reopening soon. Stay well.
Yes, it looks like we are all in for the extended run of this disaster. Fingers crossed for safe outcomes all around SV.
Portia xxx
In the zestiest perfume ever: Orange Sanguine. A real picker-upper after a hectic weekend.
Major dental work tomorrow- any suggestions for a soft and soothing fragrance? I’m thinking En Passant..
Eau de Pethadine?
Phlur Hanami…I had forgotten what a great creamy fig this is.
Never heard of it Brigitte,
By whom?
Portia x
Phlur…. it’s an American indie.
Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
BLOODY HELL! This shit is STRONG.
I have found a Travel Size, with gold magnetic lid case, that I bought as part of a set to split soon after it was released. There’s also an Oud and a second BR540 travel refill. I must have split off three BR540s and two Oud.
The things you find when you look through old forgotten boxes of perfume.
Portia xx
I love that one.
Yeah, It has been quite a roller coaster ride. Teetering on OTT headache enduringness but luckily it skirted that and went on the power away for the whole day beautifully.
Portia xx
Perfect!!
Had a lovely day in SL’s Datura Noir. It hit me just perfectly today, beautiful and smells like a floral but more than that. It smells like a perfume to me, a straight up ‘yep I’m wearing perfume’ perfume, no apologies just perfume gorgeousness. Thank you Serge
LOVE Datura Noir SV,
Yeah, I’d never thought about it like that. A very modern take on the old school idea of a lovely French perfume.
Portia xx
Heeley Hippie Rose. I’m feeling it again today. And Portia, you wanted to know if I was a hippie. I’ll tell you what my father once said to me: “You can’t fool me. I know you’re not a hippie. You take too many showers.”
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!
That is a fabulous line Maya.
I might be a hippie then.
Portia xx
Tonight for bed I’ve drenched myself in SJP Lovely. Still gorgeous after all these years.
Portia xx
Would you believe that I still haven’t sniffed this one!?!?!
Hello peeps. Been mia for a few days. Family and friends have been keeping me busy and entertained. The perfume lineup was Songes, Orris Noir, Franck Boclet Cocaine and today is Rose & Cuir. I’m almost at the bottom of my travel spray so this has gotten some serious skin time, considering I only bought it last year when it was released. There will be a re-purchase, no question.
WOW Cassieflower,
Will you get the bottle?
No, I don’t need 50ml of anything if I have the choice of a smalltiny 10 ml. So definitely another travel spray. I don’t even think of the price per ml. I guess I just love those little things that I can throw into my (also very small, usually) handbag.
Vintage Emeraude PdT
SO fabulous. Enjoy every waft Brigitte.
Portia x
I am!!!!!!!!! It’s glorious!!!!!
Are you rediscovering your perfume mojo, B?
Oh yes I am!!! I have Kathleen to thank for that!
This morning Velours by YSL. Sweet amber goodness.
This afternoon Fille en Aiguilles by Serge Lutens. Sweet resinous stewed fruits and stuff.
Yum
I’m normally not a Nest scent fan – too strong, usually, or they smell weird on me. But the new (to me anyway) Bamboo and Jasmine body spray? Gorgeous! Jasmine without skank or screech, woods and musk. Even though it’s a body spray, I wear it like a perfume, just a few sprays. I bought a small size, but the large one is is my future (I got mine from Ulta, a rare good blind buy).
Woo Hoo! MaggieCat, love a winning blind buy.
portia xx
Rose Gold Extrait to bed
Who is Rose Gold Extrait by Brigitte? Is it Parfum de Nicolai?
Portia xx
Ormond Jayne. It’s an extrait. Very rich and luxurious ( quite the opposite of me! LOL)
I bet it’s SUPER spendy.
HA! I’ve always imagined you as ultra rich and luxurious Brigitte.
Hahaha!! Wish I was ultra rich!! And lockdown has knocked the luxurious right outa me LOL….not complaining though…. simplicity seems to be working fine these days.
Finally getting around to testing my first order from Death & Floral. Wearing “The Wolf Only Needs Luck Once to Find You” this am. I’ve had some issues with forest scents going full pine sol on me but that is not the case here! Notes are: Crisp forest night air, lunar musk, large drifting oakwood trees, the musky scent of a trailing shadow. This is a very ethereal scent in bottle and wet on skin. It’s all wispy moon and gentle night breezes. As it dries down I can begin to sense the forest floor. The wolf’s paws are getting a bit dirty as it starts to walk through the forest hunting for you. And I can smell a teeny bit of soft fur as the wolf closes in.
What an interesting name for a fragrance Carolyn.
Portia xx
It’s a gorgeous sunny day here, with a brisk breeze so it won’t get too hot. Perfect for going to the market and working in the garden and a little socially distant visiting. I’m a walking solar cloud of luminosity today in 4 sprays!! of Lys 41. Well, that’s a lot for me, especially of that one. mmmmmmm
He He He he. SV, I love that 4 sprays is a lot for you. No judgement, just funny how different we all are.
Brigitte, what’s your usual? Mine is around 8.
Portia xx
I’ve gone as high as 30 depending on the perfume….. sometimes I want to surround myself in a forcefield!!! Years ago I always did tops of feet, ankles, behind knees, crook of elbow, inner / outer wrist, behind each ear and chest….17 sprays. Today it’s just 2 because I am wearing something precious…vintage Emeraude PdT.
Dame Leather Man. Something about this reminds me of Stash.
Are you wearing ‘Brigitte’ amounts of it? 🙂 I’m glad you’re enjoying Dame scents. I really enjoy his soliflores, especially Narcissus. I’ve never smelled anything else like his Narcissus. I know it’s only a roller but that is one perfume I’ve bought more than one of, which I can’t say about many others.
Hahaha!! Yes I was! 10 sprays! His Narcissus is amazing!!! Smells true to life….and it’s extraordinaryly potent!! I agree, nothing like it.
Now I want some Dame Narcissus.
You NEED it…. LOL. It’s a very heady fragrance! I know you love Narcissus as a note. His Gardenia is also very true to life!!
Wearing I by Costume National. It has never smelled so delightfully fizzy on opening, it adds a whole new dimension. Perfect winter dog walking scent.
Portia xx
I love that. I’ll think of you walking your dogs in the winter whilst mowing the lawn and tending my garden. Such an amazing world where through each other we can vicariously experiences more than one season at the same time!
100% SV,
Enjoy your garden. We were planting mid winter seedlings and doing some repotting today.
Mowing the lawn was my least favourite job of them all. As soon as I could afford to pay someone else to do it I did. Some people find it zen, I know.
Portia xx
Vintage Balmain Jolie Madame. I think it was Cassieflower that said that when you wear this perfume you are saying, “Lookin’ for trouble, mister?” Violets and leather. Gotta love it.
HA! Sure is. Cassieflower has a way with words.
I had a little of the extrait but it’s long finished. Such a Mod Vespa Mole scent.
Portia xx
Ooooh. I like your description of this perfume too.
Me too, made me laugh.. ‘Looking for trouble mister?’ makes me wonder if I have any perfumes that say that??? hmmm
“Looking for trouble mister” is my absolutely favorite style of perfume and I agree that this one totally captures that sentiment!
In Parfum de Therese today. Truly lovely fragrance and seems perfect for today.
Woo Hoo! Big Guns achievement unlocked. I’d love to be adrift in your village today. Mm MMM
Portia xx
Hedonist Absolute by Viktoria Minya.
Bloody loving this dark and sensual boozy tobacco leather adventure. It’s freaking amazing. I’ve got 15ml but it’s disappearing fast. I may need the bottle soon.
Portia xx
I haven’t tried any of the Hedonist perfumes but I am aware of a pretty strong lemming growing. They sound amazing.
I’m starting my day with Dame Chocolate Man edt. Jeffrey did a giveaway recently and despite wanting to try his Minty Man I couldn’t resist the Chocolate. Later today I’ll switch to something summery, it’s going to be hot and humid.
Good luck in the heat MMKinPA.
I’m currently luxuriating in our winter weather. Chilly but not cold. Good weather for wearing warming stuff.
Portia xx
We are house twins!!
Dame Mint Man
WOW! Cool name Brigite. How is it?
Portia xx
Very minty and refreshing
I know you are, but what am I?
LOL ;). What are you? Amazing!!!
Enjoying my Laboratory discovery set – 4 scents at a time. Gorse and Amber left arm and wrist. Samphire and Tonka right side. Amber and Tonka winning just now. Amber a green, woods and spice. Tonka a pink pepper, vanilla woody vibe. Oh I like them all.
HA! It’s a problem Melanie. TOO MUCH good stuff.
Portia xx
From a sample..keiko Mecheri Endless Summer.
How is it Matty?
Portia xx
Hi Portia, I am sampling Houbigant Essence Rare tonight. The new version. It has been on my dresser for months Smells like a refrigerator at a florist. I mean that in the best way. Like wet lilies. By Jean Claude Elena so the notes are seamlessly blended. It’s very pretty.
OOOOH! Troy, I love a florists fridge accord. There’s something so serene about that smell.
Portia xx