i bought it when i lived in canada, just a tiny vile of it, called commodity: gold. it was juniper berries, vanilla, amber, sandal wood and musk. i wore it as i explored the rocky mountains, made friends in the snow, experiencing a sense of freedom iād never felt before.
i loved it so much and little did i know it would all be gone when i landed back in australia. slowly leaking into a random makeup bag during the 15 hour flight.
i havenāt bought it since, i donāt know why. i think iām scared that if i smell it again i will miss that time in my life, where i was far away from everything in my life, surrounded by canadian snow.
Jan 15, 2025
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There have been a handful of occasions where Iāve smelled the now-discontinued shampoo my momās 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 raināsorely missed and I want to buy a candle or something that replicates this because itās my favorite scent in the world. LāEau dāIssey 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. Iāve posted that I wear Fracas every time I want to remember a happy significant day so thatās 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 Iām in a cafe! The smell of a REAL Christmas tree!
Yesterday at the farmerās 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 foreverā¦
May 12, 2024
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i went into jo malone to inquire about this perfume i have been a bit obsessed with (ginger cookie). a girl my age working informed me that it was a limited edition run and they no longer carried it. i was devastated but nevertheless, ended up in conversation with her about how much i liked her shoes and her, my outfit.
āhold on a second,ā she went into the back and made me a sample of a leftover stock bottle. i use my little bottle sparingly and think of the kindness often š«
Jan 27, 2024
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as a perfume / scent gworl what a dream question
~~~ my boyfriends old house: I canāt really pin down the smell but it was so specific and lovely and if I smell it again I am THERE!!!
~~~ pub floor lmao; many years of bartending means somehow I have quite a nostalgic association with the smell of beer . Kinda wheaty
~~~ the lush perfume SUPERWORLD UNKNOWN: discontinued. Rip. So sweet, would never wear it now, but was supposed to smell like candy floss at a funfair . Maybe in space ??
Jul 18, 2024
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