Aromatic Selections and Celebrations: Community Fragrance Day
Today's gathering of fragrance enthusiasts reveals a tapestry of aromatic choices, personal stories, and festive greetings. From deep dives into cherished vintage perfumes to discussions on contemporary scents and charming homeware, the community shares their 'scent of the day' while celebrating National Apple Day and Diwali. Members express the emotional connections tied to their chosen fragrances, often inspired by fellow enthusiasts or the desire to evoke specific feelings.
Community Unites Over Scents, Celebrations, and Shared Stories
On a Tuesday filled with festivity, marking both National Apple Day and the joyous occasion of Diwali, the fragrance community at Now Smell This engaged in a lively discussion about their chosen perfumes. The day's prompt encouraged participants to either select a fragrance that evokes a desired impression or one linked to a fellow community member. The host initiated the conversation by sharing their choice of Astier de Villatte Grand Chalet, a scent personally connected to a friend, Kevin, whose influence also sparked an admiration for an distinctive Astier de Villatte teapot designed by Setsuko Klossowski de Rola, known for its whimsical cat pouring tea from its paw. This ceramic piece, available in two sizes, ranges from approximately $548 to $598, showcasing a blend of artistry and functionality.
Amidst the fragrance discussions, community members extended their best wishes for Diwali. Notably, the day also observed the birthdays of several historical and cultural figures, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Celia Cruz, Dizzy Gillespie, Ursula Le Guin, and Carrie Fisher, adding a touch of broader cultural celebration to the aromatic discourse.
The conversation then flowed into individual contributions. Pyramus detailed a recent acquisition of five vintage oakmoss-rich scents, purchased at an average of $40 CAD for 30-mL bottles. These included Weil de Weil from 1971, lauded for its green notes reminiscent of Estée Lauder Private Collection, and the aldehyde-bursting Antilope, both appreciated for their intriguing complexity rather than overt beauty. Deniseh echoed these sentiments, praising the historical richness and quality of Weil fragrances. Happy888cat also expressed a fondness for traditional chypres and the distinct oakmoss of yesteryear, lamenting the rarity of such compositions today. Ringthing embraced the day's prompt with Imaginary Authors Dipped in Chocolate, aiming to smell \"interesting and delicious,\" crediting hajusuuri for the recommendation. Deniseh also acknowledged Allo for swapping Santa Maria Novella Caprifoglio, a honeysuckle scent, which she wore that day. Ockeghem shared their anticipation of sampling Astier de Villatte fragrances in Paris after a month-long delay in receiving a LADDM Noir sample, highlighting the challenges of international shipping and their eagerness to explore the brand's offerings firsthand.
Further contributions included SheriG's choice of Profumum Roma’s Ambra Aurea, a scent she associates with Deva and appreciates for its powerful sillage. Hera recommended Victoria Beckham's lipglosses and balms, praising their subtle color and moisturizing properties, while wearing Miu Miu Miutine. Allo, wearing No. 19, humorously dubbed it her \"corner office\" fragrance, meant to project seriousness, and credited hajusuuri for reintroducing it to her. Daniel embarked on a \"Musk Week,\" describing vintage Ralph Lauren Chaps Musk Cologne and Monsieur Houbigant Musk Cologne with vivid imagery. Lesliesse, despite feeling unwell, combined last week's prompt with today's, wearing Varvatos Artisan layered with IA How to Say Bicycle in French, dedicating the herbal blend to a departed friend and father, while also acknowledging the community's role in her discovery of Imaginary Authors fragrances. Carole wore Bois d’Hadrien, expressing her preference for the older, more elegant bottle designs and contemplating homemade fudge. Glannys selected FM Carnal Flower, a tuberose masterpiece. Anniea humorously linked the teapot to a \"less sinister\" relative of a smoking cat and wore Mantes la Jolie. Kris-p layered BBW Noel Vanilla Bean with Shalimar MJ, appreciating how the jasmine in Shalimar had beautifully aged. Kanuka, experiencing severe winds, opted for Mitsuoko for its calming and grounding qualities. Perfumelover67 chose Berdoues Assam of India, influenced by CM8's past consistent wear. Springpansy wore L'Artisan Tea for Two, a scent she shares a love for with Apsara. Foxbins donned Frieda's Thorns, a rose/patchouli fragrance discovered in Poland. Gaynor, also contending with strong winds, selected Le Galion’s L’Astre, aspiring to exude an aura of gorgeous elegance. Lillyjo, after a concerning incident involving her daughter's school bus, found comfort in Angelique Noir. Hajusuuri wore YSL BabyCat, noting its vanilla undertones and sharing a pet-sitter's instruction guide. Gail chose Prada Candy after receiving vaccinations, seeking a subtle scent. Jalapeno, dealing with a malfunctioning washer, wore Dior Dune, appreciating its sandalwood drydown, and humorously noted the teapot's adorable, rather than sinister, charm. Finally, Tulipani found comfort in the \"cocooning\" No. 22, a gift from hajusuuri, while Tiffanie indulged in Parfums Delrae Debut, craving a spring-like aroma. Laila, celebrating National Apple Day during a trip to Apple River Canyon State Park, wore YR Nature Millenaire, reflecting on the serendipitous apple theme of her day.
This communal exchange of fragrance preferences and personal anecdotes offers a refreshing glimpse into the diverse world of scent and the strong bonds formed within online communities. The shared joy in discovering new aromas, revisiting cherished classics, and connecting over everyday moments underscores the profound role fragrance plays in personal expression and collective experience.