We may do Bad Things, but we smell divine - it's the Friendly Perfumistas Thread no. 18!

[UnnecessaryFennel]

Morning all! Come and join the gorgeously-scented chat!

Today I smell of lavender, woodsmoke and cinnamon biscuits, in Another Kiss By The Fireside.

[CountFosco]

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[CountFosco]

Nice review. Think I have a sample somewhere, I'll need to try it out again.

Visitors and mess in my kitchen beginning to get to me so DH has taken everyone to the park so I can chill and tidy.

[auberginesrus]

Happy Boxing Day all. No perfume for me either, but lots of lovely things so I am not complaining. (would rather buy my own anyway as dh does not have a great history in that arena!). Know exactly what you mean Dave Floofy and Judy about having the confidence you say no - we are usually rushing off driving 100 miles on Boxing Day morning to catch up with family, but are staying home this year, seeing some friends and going tomorrow instead. Am greatly looking forward to a lovely relaxed day!

[Lotsofpots]

Merry Christmas! No perfumes under the tree for me (though have been thoroughly spoilt nonetheless). We are doing Christmas with my family in a few days and I'm crossing my fingers that 4160 White Queen might be on the cards.

[Judystilldreamsofhorses]

See, toffee, you are a fully fledged perfumista. Our language is not always fragrant on this thread, honest.

[toffee1000]

ahem glad some found it funny, I should’ve had a clue when the previous poster was talking about their perfumes...

I did get two nice perfumes actually. Japanese Cherry Blossom from Body Shop, and then Lancôme O d’Azur.

[EstherMumsnet]

Oh @toffee1000, that was the perfect way to end my Christmas evening shift - it made me laugh out loud (but have deleted it for you anyway!) Merry Christmas all.

[Judystilldreamsofhorses]

toffee your post made me laugh.

Merry Christmas, fragranced ones. Hope everyone has had lovely, lovely days. I got Byredo Bibliotheque, Chanel 19 Poudre, and Miss Dior (proper). V pleased. Less pleased that (1) I appear to have a completely new cold and (2) I caught cat-face torturing a teeny tiny little mouse outside. DP rescued him and put him in next door’s garden.

floofy one of my students commented the other week that I was very good at saying “no” to things (in this case turfing Pudsey’s ambassadors out without donating) and how much he admired it. One of the great benefits of getting older.

[toffee1000]

Omg so sorry for that post, I meant it to go on the sweary thread!! Super sorry

[OneNightTimeMenaceStrikesBack]

xMerry christmas Lovelies!!!

Spoilt rotten and had a fab day and now have two perfumes to add to my huge collection. Dp got me Doe in the Snow and my brother got me SJP Covet. very very happy with both!

[MrsLucas]

Happy Christmas! Have just collapsed in a chair; last lunch guests have just gone. Lovely relaxed day, and a beautiful walk in sunshine earlier.

Brilliant family members tracked down a back edition of Nez magazine (very exciting) and a couple of Halstons . Good times .

We need a new thread soon!

[FloofyIdentifiesAsInnocentDave]

Happy Christmas lovely Perfumista friends!

I hope everyone had a happy and peaceful day. I feel there can be so much pressure and stress around Christmas time, especially the day itself. One of the (very few) benefits of having a life turned upside down through illness is how selfish I have become (okay, bear with me ) and now I feel "justified" in concentrating on the few things I feel are really important - without all the guilt! We do see family on Christmas Day and do The Big Meal etc but Boxing Day is sacrosanct (DH's work allowing!) and reserved for PJs, chocolate, left overs and films. I look forward to it more than Christmas Day, tbh! We actually had a lovely day today, I'm very tired though and really looking forward to staying in my nightie tomorrow.

Looking forward to hearing about any interesting scented presents - and reviews of course!

Wolves I feel your pain the PP version of a Neroli Portofino is fab, if you've not tried it? More lavender-y IMO but beautiful.


PS just realised I had spelt cat wrong (how?!) on my user name so took an opportunity to change it

PPS lots I am in my 40s and so know lots and lots of Daves DH has a huge family and the men that aren't called Dave are called Andy or Peter

[CountFosco]

How was everyone's Christmas? I got two perfumes! PG16.1 Bois Naufragé from DH and LIive in Love from DSis which I've not tried yet.

[OutComeTheWolves]

Well I'm looking forward to reading the advent reviews until the end of the month, sadly I won't be contributing. Despite the fact that Tom Ford - neroli Portofino was written very clearly on the top of my Christmas list, the only scented thing I received was an Avon body spray. He did well with the other gifts though so I can't complain (too much).

I'm looking forward to hearing what the rest of you got!

[MrsLucas]

Thanks Count, it's gorgeous. Yes, luscious and ripe .

Calendar fans - have extended as far as I can (to 31/12), so we can post a week of reviews of our favourite Xmas sniffs, old and new. No rota from 26/12 onwards, just grab a slot and post. If anyone needs an editing link PM me.

Hope everyone has a fabulous Christmas. Wishing everyone love, peace and good times

[CountFosco]

SotD Camel but since I have a hangover after major overindulgence last night I have nothing intelligent to say about it.

Glad you like the ELDO MrsL, as well as the proverb there's also a bit of a pun in the name because a full balcony also refer to a full bosom.

[Judystilldreamsofhorses]

SOTD MMM Lazy Sunday Morning. Thanks for all the well wishes - who knew a stupid cold could last so long! lots sorry to hear your wee one is poorly too.

[Lotsofpots]

Innocent Dave made me lol. My DH is Dave and he is definitely not a perfumista.

judy I'm sorry you're still ill. This year seems to have been a shocker for colds and the like. My littlest has it and won't feed, and we're away without a breast pump, and I look frankly ridiculous, and am fearing mastitis will rearit's head.

[FloofyCattLovesChristmas]

It sounds like I am called Dave, doesn't it? I'm really not, I promise

My RL name is Floofy

[FloofyCattLovesChristmas]

Innocent dave?! I don't know who he is! It should have said innocent face.

Innocent dave