The lovely friendly perfumistas thread 30: summer has arrived (allegedly) and we all smell incredible 😉

[Mrs08]

Hi all,
Couldn't see a new thread?
Hope this one is OK!

I'm not loving it tbh

SOTD Diptyque Eau Duelle.

Testing this out

@Judystilldreamsofhorses

SOTD Diptyque Eau Duelle.

Eau duelle is on my try list, what's it like?

Have been enjoying reading the thread, but no SOTD for me this past week, as I've still got fever and flu. 🤧 Have been taking both ibuprofen and paracetamol to keep temp down, but if I miss even one dose, it comes roaring back. 🤒 Thinking I should probably ring Dr tomorrow, as I've never had a temperature last this long (over a week!).

Am seriously missing perfume, but any strong smells just make me nauseous. Having said that, I may try a small spray of Shalimar later for a bit of comfort.

That sucks @FragrantlyScent. Get well. I hated when I had covid this year, felt crap and also couldn't smell anything!

Sorry hear that @FragrantlyScent :(

Sotd 4160 Shazam!

I start my new job tomorrow and to say I feel unprepared is an understatement 🙃

I've just written my Xmas cards 😬 I don't send many - mostly to older relatives who aren't on SM.

I'm done Gift wise too 🎁

What's the jo malone like @NotMyCat?

@Opal8

What's the jo malone like *@NotMyCat*?

I'm not sure on it to be honest! I liked the opening and then the dry down was barely imperceptible, not sure if I'm nose blind to it. Will have to give it another go

Ah the old No malone problem...they just don't last, do they?

Not at all. And it's not like it's a citrus so you expect it to last!
I mean AG cloud lasts all damn day on me and that's what, 1/3 of the price?

@madamceladon I love it. It’s cosy and vanilla-y, but spicy rather than sweet. I’m on my second bottle and have asked for a third for Christmas from MIL.

@FragrantlyScent you poor thing. Definitely give the doctor a call.

@Opal8 I have one single Christmas present, and no cards. I think I am waiting for Black Friday.

SOTD Chanel 19 Poudre.

I'm trying to organise getting to 4160 tuesdays open day on 3rd but its looking dicey atm
I do have a trip to Emma Bridgewater planned in 3 weeks :)
@NotMyCat its frustrating isn't it? I don't get the love for no malone...style over substance IMHO

Sotd is Maison Lancome Figues and Agrumes again. It's perhaps a bit summery for the depths of autumn but I'm loving it at the moment.

Hi everyone, hope you're all doing well. Get well soon @FragrantlyScent.

I'm wearing Lanvin Arpege today. This is why I love WFH. 15 sprays and the room to myself. I'm working on an Avon Top 10 Fragrances 2021. They've done some pretty decent stuff this year and no I'm not a rep, just a fan.

Scent of Yesterday (SOTY?) Calvin Klein Contradiction. A beautiful woody, dusty rose with a cold metal accord. Also a bargain, as are most perfumes in my collection.

SOTD Mitsouko.

Sotd le lion Chanel a sample as I was near the kings cross store today! It reminds me of something I can't place.
You are right about working from home @MissBattleaxe I'm glad when husband is out I can reek out the house without being moaned at.

Ah yes le lion is a bit like shalimar. That's it.

Kyse have a 25% discount on so just made a few blind buys!

Really dropped off the thread here, it's been ages since I posted.

Recent purchase is 4160 Creamy Vanilla Crumble which is lovely (going to need a bigger bottle!).

However after a year of getting into perfume and not being sure what I liked and making some blind buys, I've mostly been very lucky but got a few to move on.

50ml of Brigadoon £25
30ml Court of Ravens £30
15ml Brackenbury £15

All only have a squirt or two missing but are not for me.

@Lalalablahblahblah did you want Court of Ravens?

If no one here's wants them I'll put them in the 4160 group on Facebook but I am a bit embarrassed to admit to blind buys I'm not keen on ...

Also got loads of samples I don't think I'll finish I am happy to pass on to make space for big bottles.

I have 15mls of white queen for sale
£20 plus £4 p&p

In a smd e with mum for 12 hours last night

Got home at 6am

Am hallucinating with tiredness off for a nap 😴

@Lalalablahblahblah

I can either keep hold it until pay day or happy to swop if you are looking to move something on?

My favourites that I already have are
Dark Heart if Old Havana
Captured by candlelight (though need more of this!)
Damn rebel bitch

Outside of 4160 I like most of MMM (especially beach walk and beside the fireplace) and I like most of Clean Reserve from Space NK if that helps!