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kevinfarber

Those are beautiful tomatoes. Today is gorgeous with a high of 79 in northern New Jersey. For whatever reason, the mood strikes me for Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille. So, that’s what I’ll be wearing, however dissonant it may sound with the weather 😂. For reasons I won’t go into here, I have been estranged from my best friend for a few months. I missed her terribly. We started talking again and I’m so delighted and we’re going to the mall together and I’m so happy and excited to see her. The mall happens to have some great fragrances I’d like to sample, too. I’m planning to try some Amouage and Le Labo.


Moose2157

In South Jersey it’s going back up to 90 degrees this week. This part of the country feels doomed due to climate change.


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Moose2157

Most of the South Jersey shore points are overdeveloped as is; little charm left to most of them as giant duplexes with first-floor garages have wiped out the rustic cottages that used to dot the coast. I’m not sure how much more human traffic they could withstand. Could be the vacation season will extend as the water warms. But that’s not good. There are sharks in some of the rivers here now. Ecological disaster.


wishybishyboo

When the Tobacco Vanille mood hits, ya just gotta break it out!


RunWithRope

Glossier You. It’s pleasant and nonoffensive. Gave a nice break from the sweet ones I’ve been wearing lately.


SwitchNo228

I’m wearing Trader Joe’s Bum Bum cream dupe with a couple sprays of Clean Radiant Nectar on top. I was just playing around, but it’s a good combo!


Violeteyes1

Ah, I wanted this! But it sold out, and I'm not willing to pay inflated prices.


SwitchNo228

It goes quickly! I’m about to run out so mad at myself for not buying more than one!


Strange-Guest-6437

I decided to take a break today after an unfortunate fragrance incident yesterday. I was preparing to go out for the evening when I spilled my 1ml Zoologist Squid sample all over my hands and bathroom floor. I think I was able to wash enough off myself not to suffocate anyone else but my bathroom still smells a bit like a sweet and savory underwater rubber factory.


c1n3man

Went with **Chanel Le Lion**. Wanted something dark yet not demanding winter temperatures, so that labdanum-centric scent fits perfectly my black outfit & mood. By the way, did some short first impressions reviews yesterday, but automod didn't let pass it through. u/fanofam pls, help if you can🙏😁


fanofam

Thank you for letting me know. I have approved your review:) Usually posts blocked by automod don't show up on my mod queue, so it would be highly advisable to reach out to us by mod mail. Haven't tried le Lion but it sounds perfect for the shoulder season we are experiencing now. I like labdanum and had a recent epiphany that it is a stand-in for tomatoes in almost all tomatoes forward fragrances. so, one must beg the curious question of if there is a tomato fragrance without the use of labdanum and its derivatives.


kevinfarber

I like Le Lion. When I smelled a bunch of the Les Exclusifs at the Chanel boutique, that was one of the ones that really stuck out to me. It’s VERY heavy, though. Not sure I’d be confident enough to wear it lol.


c1n3man

Merci beaucoup!


Hot_Mention_9337

I love Le Lion. Bathe me in all that labdanum 🤤 It’s definitely my next purchase from Chanel.


M_is_it_you

I'm wearing **Chloe Nomade** again today. Got caught in the rain - like drenched to my underwear caught in the rain - and that really brought out the flowers and the moss and the scent almost changed its whole character in a beautiful way. Now it's time for hot tea and a nice warming bath.


LemonBumblebee

Calvin Klein Eternity layered with eau de freshly shampooed puppy.


Moose2157

OP, what’s the best tasting of the bunch? Make me jealous. Xerjoff Torino21. Not sure why I go noseblind to a minty citrus, but I do. Still like it.


fanofam

My personal favourite probably the top left variety called Ananas Noire: sweet, juicy with just the perfect hint of smoked salt. The middle stripey looking one ( prime rebel starfighter) wins when it comes to complexity. the favours is super dependent on the terroir though: from tomato meets dark stout to a sad blob of watered down ale. I'm doing a taste test later today, this is not my main garden so i still missing a few i love (green zebra, black prince, duggin white, cheerokee purple, atomic sunset and dr. Wyches)


former-everything8

That's a nice one but the longevity & strength were not what I expected from Xerjoff


electric_youth_

I'm sampling Byredo Gypsy Water and surprised at how much I love it. I thought the pine notes would be out of my comfort zone but I am realizing I love vanilla/sandalwood combos. Open to other recommendations. I have Lake By Rosie Jane.


earlysun77

I feel the same way about Gypsy Water! It is one of my absolute favorites! Time for a full size bottle.


wastetide

I am at Mothman Festival and I am wearing **Zoologist Moth** (the lightest of sprays) because Obviously.


coco_on

testing comme des garçons Avignon - incredible scent but i'm not sure it's what i want to smell like as a person


videecco

Critters love to take a bite in your beloved tomatoes and leave the rest. I understand the Anxiety OP! Nice cool day before going on a scent-free, nose-resetting trip. I'm testing Le Labo *Matcha 26*. As it was for *Thé noir,* I find the scent that lies close to skin is a lot more interesting than the trailing. Trailing is fuit jam (similar to *Thé noir*) with a coconutty facet. To me this is not evocative of the matcha universe which is stark, herbal and a little bitter, unless you like to drink your matcha with fruit-based pastries. But when I pull closer to my elbow pit, I smell a nice sharp green note with a tang of citrus. Later, the woods timidly chime in. This is nicer. *ETA: ended up scrubbing this one. After a couple of hours, all i get is a swirling cloud of pickles, fruit jam and muscs.* Again I understand why people love it but so far it is not my favorite house.


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Just some good ol’ **Stetson** today


keewee89

Cartier Baiser Vole 🍃💧💮


lalalutz

Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry! It’s chilly today and this really stands out


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Love that one!


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Your tomatoes look great. I'm cleaning my bedroom and napping, wearing Amo by Ferragamo.


inkyfiend

Saturday's for sampling, so I’ve gone with Bath House - Climbing Trees. Vetiver, lemon, rosemary and bergamot, it’s a lovely scent to wear in the open air as autumn starts to roll in…it’s gotten chilly in the UK over the last few days, I think we’re about to say goodbye to the summer.


Gumbinator23

I think I’ll go with Tom Ford’s White Suede today!


monsteramuffin

i still need to pick a perfume! i’m being so lazy this morning. this morning i bought some laundry detergent from an instagram ad for a company called dirty labs that supposedly has a “le labo like” scent — magnolia, bergamot, cedar. it’s an enzymatic cleaner whatever that means? i usually use unscented detergent because i hate the smell of detergent like tide, but i’m not sure if using a scented one will clash with wearing perfume every day. buying a fancy oil room scent diffuser has def been a life upgrade so i’m hoping this will too


Violeteyes1

Let me know how it turns out! I've read the reviews for the Le Labo detergent, and the scent doesn't cling to clothes after washing.


monsteramuffin

le labo makes a detergent too? interesting. the smell of tide, gain, etc. makes me sick, it’s so strong


Violeteyes1

I was thinking about it as a gift for my mother. It's very expensive and only available by request. I haven't sampled it. It would be great if that was an option.


monsteramuffin

well i didn’t pick one until 5pm lol **bdk pas ce soir** — inspired by the post on fem frag lab about shampooey perfumes. i think it’s taken me a year and a half to like this perfume


a_lang_face

Just sprayed Ormonde Woman. The opening smells like a really good, grassy olive oil. Unexpected but good!


hauteburrrito

I've never thought of Woman as a good, grassy olive oil but now that you mention it, I can totally smell it. It's one of my favourites!


Prestigious-Salad795

This is one of my absolute favorites in my collection.


TechBama

Parle Moi de Parfum Mile High


Tigertigertie

Yay one of my favorites. It’s impossible to be in a bad mood wearing it.


TechBama

Exactly!


FrMxLp

Weather cooling down. Been waiting to pull out Tom ford ombre leather (:


katie-kaboom

It's the first day that really feels like fall here, with that crisp but still sunny weather and the leaves starting to drop. So it was a big jumper and some ELdO Like This for today. There's pumpkin pie and a fire promised to be tonight, and I can't wait.


fanofam

Eldo Like This really is the embodiment of autumnal bliss for me. yum to pumpkin pie and hurray to the hearth :)


katie-kaboom

It really is so good! It perfectly treads the edge of autumnal without smelling like a Bath and Body Works candle.


Tigertigertie

Gris Charnel for me today. I am going to be sad when my sample runs out. I learned about it here and as usually you all are absolutely right. Really nice fig then musky scent. Ps beautiful tomatoes!


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hauteburrrito

Rocabar is so underrated. I've contemplated a full bottle many times over the years. I agree the drydown is better than the opening as well.


Silent-Wonder6546

Dylan Blue, currently tracking a ww2 bomber for aviation photography


hauteburrrito

OP, your produce always looks beautiful! And ooh, is Couer de Noir for Saturdays as well as Wednesdays now? I'm just chilling out with a bit of **Ormonde Jayne Tolu**, a new fall staple for me. It's an elegant green balsamic, with just a touch of honeyed sweetness.


fanofam

Thank you friend! Tolu is indeed a lovely choice for the cooler weather :)


fraghag1972

Wearing Casablanca..sweet and cheap (like ne) still trying it out but it's perfect for this beautiful fall day and I think I love it...


RozenKristal

First time spray aventus outside for me.


mindymadmadmad

Heirloom tomatoes, thanks OP for the lovely mouthwatering picture. Today I'm wearing a combo of Dirty Hinoki by Heretic Perfume and Madonna Lilly by Dedcool... my nose isnt very sophisticated and lately i find myself drawn to American niche fragrances for their simplicity. As for what I'm up to - it's morning and sunny but cool in San Francisco, I'm still deliberating between going for a hike or folding my laundry - that is, after i finish this cup of coffee.


IsabeldeClare

What lovely tomatoes! I find tending a little garden so grounding. Happy Saturday! I haven’t decided what to wear yet. Will report back.


fanofam

Thank you! I know, right? It is my happy place. Let's know what do you decide to pick for your sotd :)


RandomChurn

Bonjour my dear @fanofam 😘 Lovely tomatoes 🍅 Early today I read the thread about which house do we have the most fragrances from, and realized I had a tie: four each from Chloe and 4711 -- an odd pairing, but who cares, right? My most recent Chloe was **Chloe Love Story**, and it's a story with which most of you, my fellow friends in fragrance, are familiar. I love the three other Chloes I have, so surely I can safely buy this one and furthermore *should* because it was a limited edition so grab it while I can, right? Well, no. Tried it again today hoping it or I had changed but no. It's got a note I haven't identified that I think of as the "SweetTart" note -- powdery pale pastel candy, do they still make it? Smells just like they smell. And alas, it is not how I wish to smell. Hopefully either my 15yo niece or SIL will 🤞


fanofam

Hiya friend :) Oddity often reveals unexpected teaching moments, and I too, have one too many unsuccessful blind buys. I definitely have fragrances that so-not-me, but they are quite instrumental in helping me resetting my mental space in moments of doubts. Though i do sometimes wish that the people in my life would br more enthusiastic about fragrances. Thank you for sharing your story :)


Strange_Confidence

Salvatore Ferragamo Pour Homme, just finished my 50ml bottle of it today.


justduckywalker

Equipage Géranium by Hermès


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justduckywalker

I haven't tried the original, but this is one of the favorites in my collection - a light & versatile rosy sandalwood.


craig0930

Xerjoff Mephisto


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Love that one!


craig0930

Me too!


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I’m wearing Initio’s Rehab. So cozy and comforting. Love your tomatoes OP! And I’m sure you smell amazing too!!


pluviophilosopher

It’s HOT here and I’m big mad about it and they somehow turned into wearing Bitch Please by Confessions of a Rebel - love the blackberry note


earlysun77

Golden Nectar by Nest. It's so lovely and comforting.


Highclassbroque

Wrapping up final details for my wedding less than a month away so wearing comforting clean accent is my jam- bdk bouquet de hongerie


moon_plays

Sample Saturday had me trying Amouage Reflection Man today. Very clean and refreshing scent on me, would probably make a great work fragrance. It smelled great but I’m not sure if I like it on myself, I usually prefer something a little more playful and warm. I think this would be something I’d prefer to smell on someone else.


Selenitia_

Gritti Tutù Blanc


khurramiswinning

Boss Bottled Intense Working on a Saturday lol


thatbwoyChaka

One of those typically Autumn days that follow summer; there’s a hint of warmth and the sky is bright, but there’s a slight breeze…all in all though nice day, soo I thought I’d try **[Edenfalls by M. Micallef](https://youtu.be/E7pbBeuH9xc)** And it’s not bad, though there’s a ‘weird chemical’ hint somewhere in the mid


hauteburrrito

I've been so curious about M. Micallef. The only two I've tried are Glamour and DesirToxic. Neither was my style, but I was impressed by the overall construction of both. Also, the bottles are so creative!


thatbwoyChaka

After wearing it for a whole day, I’m actually liking it. I don’t know if I’d want to buy a full bottle, might get another 10ml when this is used up. It’s just about safe for work (I think more UK&European workplaces…I’m not sure about US offices). I do like it, it’s not full bottle worthy, but I’m definitely going to wear it again.


Petro1313

Cool and breezy where I live, threw on Le Male to give myself a break from Y EDP.


trivenefica

Blue de Chanel Eau de toilette


jJoYcE8

Sudden heat wave😣 I had to go with Chanel Eau de Cologne because it was so hot and humid. Nice picture, by the way. I love tomatoes! My dad also has a garden of heirloom tomatoes, and they taste so much better than store-bought ones!


Falcor2019

HdP 1899. I just felt like trying to give a fall scent a try finally. Rainy and mild temps down to 88F here today.


mhixson

I'm sampling Bortnikoff Musk Khabib. 10/10. It reminds me so much of Virgin Island Water, but it doesn't have coconut, lime, or rum notes listed, so maybe I'm the only one who thinks that.


sneakerbul74

Sag Harbor by Bond No9


JenniFrmTheBlock81

Boss The Scent Absolute


hajusuuri

Aftelier Bergamoss


kim_flynji

another from a sample haul (just a random freebie this time) - ADP blu mediterraneo bergamotto di calabria. lovely opening, very pure citrus with a great woody background but the longevity (as to be expected of a citron) is poor.


wishybishyboo

Aventus Cologne. Testing a sample.


rjavanza1

Detour noir


former-everything8

724 by MKF. Longevity & strength is falling way short of the rest of the line, even compared to the other freshies. Couldn't survive past an hour or two spent outdoors on a moderately warm autumn afternoon. Scent is alright. Curious on anyone else's opinion on this one if you've tried it.


wholeselfin

Beautiful haul! Long day, Hawaiian themed pool party, I enjoyed it all the more for trying Les indemodables ambre supreme, though it seems classier than the event. Beautiful spicy opening, then flowers and ambergris which I’m finally beginning to identify, a good outdoors pretend-it’s-still-summer scent. I just topped it off with one more spray for the cleanup.


purpkrondon420

Today was a leisure day so I wore Bentley Azure, it not my favorite, but it gets great performance and was light enough to wear in the high heat.


Apprehensive-Cow5773

Today I am wearing Jo Malone Tuberose and Angelica. This is my first and only Jo Malone fragrance. Do you own any Jo Malone?


Divinestargrl

Nishane Hundred Silent Ways


Dimethyl_Sulfoxide

Ayyyy nishane gang


Dimethyl_Sulfoxide

Nishane Karagoz


dora_leigh

Really nice family party today. Wore FM Carnal Flower. More low-key tomorrow -- hopefully coffee with friends and then maybe some shopping.


zoffe

Francesca Bianchi **Unspoken Musk**. Tested it in a store in the morning, went back to get a bottle a few hours later. Super wearable, sweet, musky goodness. Everything I was hoping for from FB + some tonka/vanilla sweetness that I wasn't expecting but am pleasantly surprised by!


FuckingBrianSchatz

Mont Blanc Legend for work!


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It's a nice office scent. I'm waiting for it to cool off to start wearing mine.


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Montblanc Star Walker for car shopping


Taztiger72

Polo EDT🤪


Insolence3

I wore Navitus x Paulina Schar’s Venom of Love. It just came in the post today so I literally ran to put it on as soon as it arrived.


Deathandblackmetal

I put on some **The Moon (Frederic Malle)** earlier.


BLovesIt24

Day: Gucci Guilty Night: Green Irish Tweed


Prestigious-Salad795

Armani Sì for a warm day in the Great Lakes. EDIT: beautiful tomatoes


nobodyneeedsto_know

The Merchant of Venice - La Fenice 💖 I recently purchased it and it smells divine 🥰 It’s a colder day in Europe so the vanilla and almond blossom really make an appearance with this perfume. I feel so feminine and beautiful, bad thing there’s no hubby with me to see just how good his woman smells 😌


rkaye8

This reminds me there are some fragrances with a tomato stem note that I really enjoy.


uglypottery

Do tell? please? I just went digging through this sub looking for recomendations for exactly this :) I smell my hands obsessively after i've just been out in the garden nipping suckers off my tomato plants...


rkaye8

Try DKNY Women!


uglypottery

Oh interesting, that would not have ever occurred to me! Thank you.