May 8, 2024
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Pure vanilla is just one of the all time best flavors and scents. I always want to be smelling vanilla but I’ve never wanted to smell like vanilla. I protested against layering with this scent for a long time because it’s polarizing and some might say basic. Plus I really don’t want people to internalize the fact that I chose to smell like a cupcake, but whatever, I like the smell of vanilla and at some point I have to do at least one thing in my pathetic little life for me.
Dec 10, 2024
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There have been a handful of occasions where I’ve smelled the now-discontinued shampoo my mom’s late best gay friend Jackie used (who called me his little bitch when I was growing up and taught me everything I know about style, elegance, and attitude) and it made me cry. The smells of lumber, soil, and wood varnish remind me of the countless hours spent in my childhood with my dad in the greenhouse, the back patio workshop and at various supply warehouses.
The smell of creosote in the desert rain—sorely missed and I want to buy a candle or something that replicates this because it’s my favorite scent in the world. L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme on a shirt-collar takes me back to the warmth and security of first love and reminds me of what it feels like to be home. I’ve posted that I wear Fracas every time I want to remember a happy significant day so that’s probably my most strongly nostalgic scent.
The smell of old books and cigarettes! When I come into my apartment after stepping out for just a moment after making espresso and the lingering smell makes me feel like I’m in a cafe! The smell of a REAL Christmas tree!
Yesterday at the farmer‘s market I smelled a butterfly bush plant for sale and childhood memories came flooding back. Juicy Couture by Juicy Couture was my grandmother's signature scent because she liked the Schnauzers on the bottle so Tuberose always reminds me of her + the smell of face powder. I could go on forever…
May 12, 2024
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Isn’t it amazing how smelling something familiar in your daily life can transport you back in time?
On the positive association side, whenever I smell my grandmother’s perfume I am overcome with happiness.
Less positive, every time I smell lemon verbena I am brought back to my first boyfriend‘s mother’s cleaning products. Bleh.
I guess the rec is, know your scent triggers and seek out the ones that make you feel happy :0)
Mar 28, 2024
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Feb 11, 2024
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yesterday was like a domino effect of one thing after another and i cried. like a lot. but i felt really good afterwards, and realized i haven’t cried in quite awhile. maybe it’s a good way to detox lol
Mar 7, 2024
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pick up ingredients for a favorite recipe, a bottle of your favorite wine and spend time together in the kitchen
Feb 14, 2024