Synchronized Fridays 2022

[PStoller]

I don’t have any strong seasonal associations with fragrances, but I’ll make up an improbable rationale for whatever comes up in the sample queue tomorrow.

The sample queue brought forth State of Mind - Secret of Success. If you’ve read What Did You Try Today, then my state of mind is no secret, and you know the fragrance was no success, regardless of season. Out of sync, if not down the sink.

This, however, is a bit springier:



Balmain - Vent Vert

A green alternative to tonight’s Santa Ana winds.

 

[Redneck Perfumisto]

Decided to sneak in one more - Guerlain L'Homme Ideal Cologne, which is really more of a "pseudo-cologne" EDT. It gives off an excellent "cooling" cologne vibe for ages. Spray on 3 or 4 sprays and it smells like you did 10-15 sprays of a Guerlain cologne.

A great summer scent - IMO one of the best flankers in this line.

 

[naylor]

I wore Roja Dove Elyisum earlier today, for the summer-vibe sync.

 

[purecaramel]

I wore Bruno Fazzolari Au dela Narcisse des Montagnes, all day.

 

[Warum]

I snuck in one more before bed - Onda EDP. This fragrance smells like summer flowers, warm grass, and sweet seduction!

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Synced with Creed Aubepine Acacia. I think a green aromatic floral should do the trick, this one works great for spring and summer.

 

[grayspoole]

Like PStoller, my Friday “summer” sync was Vent Vert (1947). I was reviewing and retesting my different bottles.

 

[fanny]

A day late, wearing Sofia by Mazzolari, a honeyed white floral.

 

[Kotori]

My evening scent was Shalimar Cologne by Guerlain. More citrusy up top, more floral notes (if you keep your bottle in fridge during summer) and a much lighter drydown when compared to the EDP and EDT. Bought this Shalimar version because I wanted a Shalimar that I would be comfortable wearing in summer. So far, I'm really enjoying this perfume during our summer months but I wouldn't wear this during an extreme heat heatwave. Other parts of Australia get constant heat all through summer with very warm nights but here in Victoria we get very bad extreme heatwaves (my brother lives in Queensland with constant heat and humidity but our Victoria heatwaves really knock him when he is visiting) but in between, we have perfect summer temps with mild nights.

Yes, I really enjoy Shalimar Cologne for Spring and Summer here in the American South. Though—you’re correct— it’s best to avoid during a true heat wave, as with any Amber-forward, “oriental” or gourmand.

For those of you whose climate doesn’t get too hot, what happens to amber-forward, spicy, or gourmand fragrances in the heat is that they really and truly sing in it. They sing so loud that one’s fragrance can be detected 20 feet away outdoors with a slight downwind breeze, even with only one spray. And then, if one is outside for a long period, it can turn. Ambery-spicies often will turn stinky, especially if there’s any cardamom, cumin, patchouli, or real musk. Gourmands will often turn into sour milk. Like that sweetened condensed stuff in the can. Or American milk chocolate. So this is why we hot climate dwellers need lighter versions of such things for our summers.

 

[Kotori]

Like PStoller, my Friday “summer” sync was Vent Vert (1947). I was reviewing and retesting my different bottles.

I love your original Vent Vert! I still use that sample you sent- I have some left I’m saving for these Spring synchs.

 

[grayspoole]

I wore Bruno Fazzolari Au dela Narcisse des Montagnes, all day.

You made me a bottle of this, and I have never regretted it!

 

[Warum]

You made me a bottle of this, and I have never regretted it!

I have it on my test list as well for the very same reason!

 

[Trilby Lark]

Extending the Summer Sync by another day in Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom. To me, it's a three-season fragrance: floral mimosa for spring, spicy cardamom for autumn, and both for summer. It has enough heft for winter as well, but it certainly does not leap to mind for wearing on a cold, damp day.

 

[knit at nite]

Good grief, I am mixed up on my days lately. I wore Goutal Eau de Sud on Thursday, so let's say I synced early. LOL

 

[Wingie]

Post-syncing today in Chanel No. 19 Poudre.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Post-syncing with Chanel Allure Homme Edition EDT Cologne Concentree. This is one of my go to scents for the spring and summer. A fresh invigorating creamy lemon vanilla scent.

 

[Kotori]

Post synching in a sample of Jardin du Poete by Eau d’Italie. I love the Basil. It’s really doing it for me today.

 

[knit at nite]

Post syncing in Chanel No19 EDP

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

For new year's resolutions - notes that I have previously been exploring the last couple of years
- Jasmine
- Vetiver
- Oakmoss

 

[donna255]

I don't think I will be joining this week?

I don't think about notes I want to explore or houses. For me, it is just try and like or dislike, I don't set out on a journey.

 

[PStoller]

Since my only resolution is to try a sample a day and (re)visit a bottle an evening, I’ll be in sync for sure—I just don’t yet know with what.

 

[Puma]

Will skip this Friday's sync for the same reason as donna.

 

[justfoxie]

Well my theme for the year is "explore" and I'm headed off on holiday on Friday, so that's a fun synergy. Maybe grab a bottle that I've not worn recently or is showing as having 0 wears in my wardrobe. I missed a trick not wearing Angel in memory of Thierry Mugler on Monday so maybe that should be my choice? Or maybe I choose something random from duty free to wear?

 

[ClockworkAlice]

Don't get hung on the "resolution" part of the sentence too much! It's here only as a flavour text.

The point here is to wear the notes or styles or whatever that you feel particularly drawn to or interested right now - and I'm sure everyone can think of something that fits the theme, as it's just another way of saying - what are you craving or feel drawn to right now - either speaking of short term or long term?

 

[Trilby Lark]

In keeping with ClockworkAlice's sage advice, I'll be continuing on with my latest obsession with 'purple' fragrances. That unifying concept, purple, has rekindled my interest in several bottles that have been languishing in my wardrobe.

 

[Warum]

And I will be, most likely, continuing to explore "white florals/summer fragrances in January" theme.
Jasmine in January was my favorite take on this, but I haven't tried Gardenia and Tuberose. Maybe. Or I'll stick with jasmine, you will know soon

 

[Trilby Lark]

And I will be, most likely, continuing to explore "white florals/summer fragrances in January" theme.
Jasmine in January was my favorite take on this, but I haven't tried Gardenia and Tuberose. Maybe. Or I'll stick with jasmine, you will know soon

I'm warming up to the idea of doing a white flower spree soon. I love white flowers in the winter. Always have.

 

[Warum]

I'm warming up to the idea of doing a white flower spree soon. I love white flowers in the winter. Always have.

That's wonderful! The idea of white flowers in Winter was not completely new to me but it was mostly lilies that I wore in January. I used to think of Chanel No.22 and Un Lys as exclusively Winter fragrances for me but that too had passed - hey, Chanel No. 22 is just as gorgeous any time of the year except, maybe, extreme heat!

This year though the idea "jasmine in January" got completely stuck in my mind plus the Summer fragrance sync last week, feels like a total revival.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

First one up is oakmoss. I like the ones that have a strong mossy base, one of which was Rogue Perfuermy Chypre-Siam which I'm going to go with.

 

[ClockworkAlice]

I really feel Trilby Lark's recent obsession with everything purple - I don't feel the same way about the colour itself, but I definitely feel drawn to lavender and iris - and, on a smaller scale, violet, too - for quite some time now, and that calling only grows.

(and I have always liked various berry notes in fragrances - blueberries, blackberries, plums - which can be argued as feeling quite purple, too)

So I really started 2022 with the feeling that I want to explore these notes more and wear and maybe acquire more scents with prominent lavender and iris - and I have already brought some bottles or samples home. I don't feel the need to buy more though - I have plenty of stuff already - but I feel like noticing these notes in fragrances more and wanting to wear them more often for their soothing, mending, calming, relaxing effect they are having to my mind.

I'm starting today with Jersey EDP by Chanel for the lavender.

This is for me and for @Trilby Lark - and for all of you who are feeling drawn to purple fragrances right now.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

I really feel Trilby Lark's recent obsession with everything purple - I don't feel the same way about the colour itself, but I definitely feel drawn to lavender and iris - and, on a smaller scale, violet, too - for quite some time now, and that calling only grows.

So I really started 2022 with the feeling that I want to explore these notes more and wear and maybe acquire more scents with prominent lavender and iris - and I have already brought some bottles or samples home. I don't feel the need to buy more though - I have plenty of stuff already - but I feel like noticing these notes in fragrances more and wanting to wear them more often for their soothing, mending, calming, relaxing effect they are having to my mind.

I'm starting today with Jersey EDP by Chanel for the lavender.

Iris gets a strong like from me. I think I could consider lavender, I did explore this note when venturing through a number of barbershop scents.

 

[Trilby Lark]

I really feel Trilby Lark's recent obsession with everything purple - I don't feel the same way about the colour itself, but I definitely feel drawn to lavender and iris - and, on a smaller scale, violet, too - for quite some time now, and that calling only grows.

(and I have always liked various berry notes in fragrances - blueberries, blackberries, plums - which can be argued as feeling quite purple, too)

So I really started 2022 with the feeling that I want to explore these notes more and wear and maybe acquire more scents with prominent lavender and iris - and I have already brought some bottles or samples home. I don't feel the need to buy more though - I have plenty of stuff already - but I feel like noticing these notes in fragrances more and wanting to wear them more often for their soothing, mending, calming, relaxing effect they are having to my mind.

I'm starting today with Jersey EDP by Chanel for the lavender.

This is for me and for @Trilby Lark - and for all of you who are feeling drawn to purple fragrances right now.

OMG ClockworkAlice! Seriously, that video reflects how I feel about wearing purple right now. Exuberant!

 

[Kotori]

First one up is oakmoss. I like the ones that have a strong mossy base, one of which was Rogue Perfuermy Chypre-Siam which I'm going to go with.

Speaking of purple perfumes, this one smells purple to me. Anyone else?

 

[incense+heliotrope]

Since my overall aim in 2022 was to wear, review and finish samples, I'll see what strikes me tomorrow.
In the shorter-term, I should decide whether to move from decant to FB on a couple of scents.

 

[LiveJazz]

Since my overall aim in 2022 was to wear, review and finish samples, I'll see what strikes me tomorrow.
In the shorter-term, I should decide whether to move from decant to FB on a couple of scents.

Ditto! I have a container of samples labeled “USU”, our household shorthand for “Use Shit Up” (before buying more).

It is a bit of a mantra, and my fragrance hobby is a glaring exception to the USU frame of mind.

So, I’m trying to apply to same logic to fragrances and samples this year. Will endeavor to finish a sample from the USU bin tomorrow.

 

[ineespenes]

I guess what I'm having a thing for these days must be the ignored bottles or the ones with just a few more wearings in them. But also leathers, plum and apricot..... So we'll see what I'm in the mood for tomorrow

 

[Earlyn]

There are lots of things my scattered brain is interested in doing with fragrance this year, but I’ve recently realized I’ve wanted to explore vintage to kind of modern Rochas more fully.

I just had a first wear of Byzance that was very good. Over last summer I became a big fan of Eau de Roche And look forward to wearing it again when things warm up.
Rochas is not heavily represented in my collection - vintages of Femme EDC & extrait, Tocade, Byzance, Eau de Roche, and a sample of Madame Rochas.
Vintage Femme EDC, which is what I am wearing today, is a love.

Soon I will add Rochas Man, and I have a small bottle of Globe on its way.

 

[Earlyn]

I guess what I'm having a thing for these days must be the ignored bottles or the once with just a few more wearings in them. But also leathers, plum and apricot..... So we'll see what I'm in the mood for tomorrow

Sounds delicious. Can’t wait to hear what the fragrances might be.

 

[PStoller]

I'll be continuing on with my latest obsession with 'purple' fragrances.

Purple is Dr. T.’s favorite color—so much so that I bought her a purple car as a graduation present. One of her new favorite perfumes is Maison Violet’s Pourpre d’Automne, which at least in name is about as purple as it gets. Highly recommended for the purple-fragrance-obsessed.

 

[justfoxie]

In the shorter-term, I should decide whether to move from decant to FB on a couple of scents.

And we all wait with baited breath! What's on that list?!