Welcome to the weekly Perfume Chat Room, perfumistas! I envision this chat room as a weekly drop-in spot online, where readers may ask questions, suggest fragrances, tell others their SOTD, comment on new releases or old favorites, and respond to each other. The perennial theme is fragrance, but we can interpret that broadly — I’ve been known to write on this blog about biryani, one of my favorite dishes to eat and one I am still learning to make! (If you have a great recipe for it, please share!).
This is meant to be a kind space, so please try not to give or take offense, and let’s all agree to disagree when opinions differ. In fragrance as in life, your mileage may vary! YMMV.
Today is February 14, Happy Valentine’s Day! What scent are you wearing? I’m in Papillon Perfumes’ Bengale Rouge, and I’m in love with it. You?
Featured image by Voth.
Serenity Now Scents and Sensibilities 
Wearing Ted Lapidus White Soul today
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I don’t know that one, what is it like?
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According to Fragantica
Top Notes….Mandarin. Marigold.Mirabelle.Apricot
Middle Notes….Orange blossom.Heliotrope.Saffron
Base Notes…Amber.Labdanum.Benzoin.Tonka
On my skin it’s light and creamy. I like the shaped white bottle.
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It sounds great, I love marigold in fragrances.
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Wow! That sounds really good 👍
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I was surprised at how nice it was. It was a cheapie from All Beauty. I’ve checked their website and they don’t seem to stock it now.Probably discontinued. Have alook on Fragantica to see the nice white glass bottle. It comes in a white tin. I don’t know if any other discounters stock it. I’m in the UK
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I found it ridiculously inexpensive on two US online discounters! The bottle is stunning 😍👌❤️
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I’m glad you’ve managed to find it. It is cheap isn’t it? Are you tempted to blind buy it?
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White Soul sounds like a fragrance I would like. Fragracenet in US has it priced very well, especially the shower gel! The white and gold bottle is very pretty.
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The bottle is nice isn’t it ? The perfume very nice for a cheapie
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I am going to keep this perfume/shower gel on my Fragrancenet wishlist for next time I place an order. It sounds very nice and I tend to have similar preference in perfume as you.
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If you do buy it, I hope you like it. If you don’t at least you won’t have wasted a lot of money Ha Ha
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I am wearing Memo Winter Palace for the NST project – something I am smitten with. Would wear it more often if I wasn’t consciously trying to wear more of my collection. If only it wasn’t so darned expensive; thankfully I have a decant from hajusuuri which will most certainly be drained this year.
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What is Memo Winter Palace like? I’ve tried other Memo fragrances but not that.
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
I am also wearing Bengale Rouge! I’ve been wearing it often this past month and love it more with each wearing. My sweet elderly cat passed away unexpectedly this week, and this perfume will be my scent association for him.
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Sorry for the loss of your furry baby.
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Awww, thank you for the sentiments. xx
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I’m so sorry about your kitty!
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Sending hugs ❤️💙
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I’m in love with Bengale Rouge too, though I’m not wearing it today. I’m in a cloud of Teint de Neige instead. I love this one and it plays nicely in crowds- I’m working later. Happy Valentine’s to you all.
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Bengale Rouge is stunning.
Teint de Neige is beautiful as well, you smell wonderful!
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A cloud of Teint de Neige — that sounds fabulous!
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Valentine Day scent was Anubis, 3 sprays because in paranoid fashion, I under spray everything. Mr B made a nice comment this time!
Perfume is a comfort at the moment, my Aged Mother is in hospital and not expected to come out again, the waiting is terrible.
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I’m so sorry. My elderly mother died a few years ago after a long decline. It is very disorienting even when expected and even when, in her case, it was a blessing and a mercy.
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So sorry, Jackie b
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I hope things can be calm and as peaceful for you and your mum as they can be. It is a tough time I know.
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Sending hugs Jackie b xoxo
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sorry to hear this
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Oops! Just realized that I left my comment in the worng place!
Pour Un Gimme again
Waiting for my parents who are coming up from the city.
We will stop at the bakery near the train station, pick up local coffee beans and treats, head to my house so they can see their furry great granddaughter and I will send them home with a bagful of samples 💜
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So cool that your parents enjoy trying your fragrances!
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I blame them for my 50+ year obsession LOL 🤣
They are fragrance nutters too
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What will your dad go off home with today? He better not bring Pour un Gimme 😳
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Nope, did not take the 200 ml bottle because I made him a decant. Plus, sent them home with a bagful of random samples and my homemade neroli cardamom body cream.
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Your body cream must smell beeootiful. You’re a right little clever clogs🥰
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That sounds like a wonderful time Brigitte. Your parents sound so lovely, and you are very fortunate to have grown up in a fragrant home. xoxo
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Hey there OH,
Today I’m wearing vintage Opium EdT in loving memory of my BFFs Mum who died a year ago. It is ALL the memories. We took a drive to visit the grave and it was a lovely day out.
Portia xx
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I’m so glad you had a nice day! Vintage Opium — my mother wore that for a while, when it first came out! Gorgeous stuff.
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Scent memories are very special Portia, and it is wonderful to honor your BFF’s Mum with her fragrance while spending time with her memories. May vintage Opium always make you feel closer to her. xoxo
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my mother wore Cinnabar in the 80ies, i wore Opium!
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I found a tiny sample of Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, so beautiful. I’ve heard many post favorable comments about this perfume. I am very impressed! I smell a sweet rose with patchouli and sandalwood.
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I chose Vintage Miss Dior for this very early spring weather. We saw the first cherry trees starting to bloom- crazy early!
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Haven’t smelled that one, if you get and try a great biriyani recipe, please share!
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My favorite was at a restaurant in Connecticut called Thali, but I don’t have the recipe. I’ve figured out that it was likely from the Hyderabad region, though, as it had yogurt as one ingredient.
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