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Spring forward - the scarves of a thousand scents may not have been worn much, but the lovely, friendly perfumistas are hoping for better days. It’s thread 29.

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Judystilldreamsofhorses · 10/02/2021 19:56

New thread. Let’s get the vanilla away, lockdown done, and the citrus and coconut out.

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MissBattleaxe · 25/02/2021 09:22

@Judystilldreamsofhorses and @FloraMacDonald sending you both healing thoughts and big Welsh cwtches. Happy birthday Judy! 🥂

SOTD Cacharel Loulou. It's about 8 years old and I'm coming to the end of it. I've heard the current version is a bit lame, but I hope not. I wore this powerhouse for about 3 years solid. Oversprayed shamelessly between 87 and 1990!

Bee0808 · 25/02/2021 09:25

Me too missb!!!

AlaskaThunderfuckHiiiiiiiii · 25/02/2021 09:26

My newest love is Marc Jacobs daisy spring, it had the undertones of the original daisy bit more woody as it dries down and last ages on me it makes me happy

Bee0808 · 26/02/2021 08:57

I'm off for my vaccination today...
So I need a hopeful scent. Hmmmm

Fferny1 · 26/02/2021 10:08

Good luck @Bee0808.
A rather late Happy Birthday @Judystilldreamsofhorses.
Sotd is Ffern Summer 19.
It's a stunning blue sky here & my twins have cheered up at the prospect of school starting soon. Dd2 has declared she doesn't need any more counselling after two sessions & ds1 has just been for a run in his free.

FloraMacDonald · 26/02/2021 10:55

Belated Cake Judy

Bee0808 · 26/02/2021 22:22

I went for Avon lbd 👗
Arm a bit sore
I got a sticker 😊

Bee0808 · 26/02/2021 22:22

fferny
That all sounds really positive ☺

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 26/02/2021 22:46

Thanks for the birthday wishes! SOTD FM POAL. Yesterday was Diptyque Philosykos for the first time this year.

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Fferny1 · 27/02/2021 09:56

How are you feeling today @Bee?
Dh felt rotten for a couple of days after the A.Z. one. Yes, definitely things are looking up. I'm hoping this summer will be a good one in all ways!

Sotd is Phaedon Hesperys.

Bee0808 · 27/02/2021 14:41

Fine atm!

Deathraystare · 01/03/2021 16:59

Glad it seems a number of you have a love for Fidji! I bought a bottle a few weeks back along with Diorissimo, Floris Night scented Jasmine, and a few Estee Lauder classics. I have fond memories of Fidji, one of my first perfumes. I was reading that perfume book (did reviews on perfumes) and it seemed to slate most of my old faves (including Fidji!) but luckily it did not dare to rubbish Mitsouko!!

Bee0808 · 01/03/2021 17:01

I preferred Kiku 😁

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 01/03/2021 22:03

SOTD Stella. My Diptyque Geranium arrived and it is delightful.

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OneNightTimeMenaceStrikesBack · 01/03/2021 23:50

SOTD has been Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme.

sorry i havent been around much again, been in a very dark place so have been mostly keeping to myself. trialling new meds right now so seeing how i get on but the fog seems to be lifting a bit now

OneNightTimeMenaceStrikesBack · 02/03/2021 15:51

SOTD is Diorissimo which just arrived. just lovely and perfect for almost spring, i love white flower perfumes so much!

Bee0808 · 02/03/2021 16:33

Nice to see you one
Spring is on the way...🌼
Sotd Avon lbd
I got the latest bloom sample pack (ylang-ylang) but 2 if them won't spray 😡

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 02/03/2021 22:25

SOTD my new Diptyque Geranium - lovely!

Nice to see you, one, and sorry to hear you have been struggling. 💐

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OneNightTimeMenaceStrikesBack · 02/03/2021 22:37

Ive decided that im doing the unthinkable and clearing out soem of my perfumes!! I have over 200 full bottles plus samples and mini bottles and im running out of room. feels like a big decision to be made but i think its for the best

Hexinthecity · 02/03/2021 23:08

Hello, can I snuzzle I’m beside the fire please? I’m a newbie to the perfumistas threads but just dipping my toe in / bracing myself for developing an expensive habit. I’ve just discovered byredo and have fallen totally in love with mojave ghost. I’m so disappointed with it’s lasting power though and the projection is so poor too. Still love it though, and can’t help but reapply it constantly to top it up through the day. Do any of you knowledgeable lot know how f anything similar that has a bit more punch for the money? I’ve been reading on fragrantica that a lot of people seem to think daisy is a fairly close approximation but last time I smelt it it was too sweet for me. Any ideas?

Bee0808 · 03/03/2021 08:05

one wow....200!? I did a count at the weekend and I have 30 fbs and 70 samples (I gave a fair few fbs to my mum and sister...)
Welcome hex
Pull up a pew :)
I'm afraid I don't really do floral scents so can't advise but I'm sure a more knowledgeable perfumista will be along soon...
Dreadful night here...ds2 getting very anxious about going back to school :(
Sotd my beloved mmm BTF

OneNightTimeMenaceStrikesBack · 03/03/2021 09:24

oh yes bee just over 200 Blush heres my fragrantica profile ( if this link works that is) here

Bee0808 · 03/03/2021 09:52

Wow!!
Amazing collection one!
(If you want to sell the TF nour pour femme or Artisan Perfumer Ambre let me know!!) 😉

Bee0808 · 03/03/2021 09:53

I've showered and gone for pp mmm WITL today.
I like this but silage is poor.

Hexinthecity · 03/03/2021 12:32

Thanks bee, I’m so new to all this I wouldn’t even have said Mojave’s ghost was floral Blush I clearly have a lot to learn!

One... 200! Shock do you have a favourite lots that you share the love out to?

Sotd Burberry woman, my lovely mum bought it for me for Christmas and I hated it on the first spray. It’s been sat in my drawer ever since. Decided to give it another bash, and actually although it’s no love, I’m really liking the moss coming through on it.