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. 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 Friday, March 1 — rabbit rabbit! We are on our way to Paris — thank you to all who sent suggestions for perfume tourism and restaurants. So far my list (which combines well with regular sightseeing) includes Serge Lutens and Parfums de Rosine at Palais Royal, Dior, Hermès and Caron’s flagship stores, Fragonard’s museum, maybe Jovoy Paris (I love their London store).
Since I met up with my husband in Barcelona, I’ve taken advantage of the excellent duty-free store to spritz a couple of nice scents: Hermès Un Jardin Sur le Toit, and Chanel’s Paris-Paris. I’m enjoying them both! I have with me travel sprays of Dior’s New Look 1947 and La Colle Noire, and Guerlain’s Chant d’Aromes. All in on French perfumes! I’m enjoying the roses in Paris-Paris.
These were some of my roses that were still blooming in December:
I’ll be excited when they and all the new ones start blooming again. Do you have any fragrance-related plans for this weekend? Do share!
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Have yourselves a lovely trip. You’ve already gotten started in Barcelona (my favourite European city). I have nothing further to suggest for sniffing expeditions, you’ve got it covered like a true pro😃 I’m looking forward to trying a set of new smellalike perfumes from a place I’ve been meaning to visit for years. My daughter got them for my recent birthday. Today I’m wearing Halfeti dupe and it is excellent! The next few days will be further revelations of a fragrant kind.
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Let us know about your discoveries!
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I’ve tried a few “similar to” scents from an Asian family oil house. Some have been excellent in their own right as I haven’t tried the OGs as they are disgustingly overpriced.
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Have a fabulous time OH. I’m sure you’ve packed comfy yet stylish footwear.
Please share your fragrance & foody experiences next week.
I have a date with my decanting supplies to make up a care package of plum scents. I might send some peach, apricot & almonds in for fun. We’ve taken a haitus from sampling over the winter & I’ve really missed the activity of sharing.
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So far, the truly Parisian foodie experience has been hot chocolate and patisserie at Angelina! Just the ticket after hours in the Louvre.
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I hope you will share about both perfume shopping and food! It’s too long since I visited Paris. As a disabled person, I am not sure it is top of my list now, too many barriers to getting around with ease. But it such an interesting city.
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I just posted today, and listed a few favorite restaurants!
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