My hand holding a sample EDP vial of “Old Toby” from Pineward.
#Nosevember Prompt #21 is Familiar. In my last sample order Pineward put an extra sample of “Old Toby,” a fragrance I don’t think they’ve released yet. When I first tried it I couldn’t help but ask “who are you?” A heady white flower- maybe nicotania? that I’ve smelled on an older woman in my past.
My hand holding a sample bottle of “Duende” by Fantôme.
#Nosevember Prompt #20 is Color. A long time ago one of my aunts went to France and one of the treats she brought back were violet candies. They were a pastel purple and tasted very sweet and perfume-y. “Duende” captures that scent and taste and if it had a color it would be that same chalky purple.
My hand holding a bottle of “Velvet Circuit” from Amorphous Perfumes.
#Nosevember Prompt #19 is Smooth. This prompt was a head scratcher for me; a few scents I reached for at first gave “fuzzy” when I sat with them. “Velvet Circuit” on the other hand, is smooth and shiny in a vinyl pants sort of way, slick like an over application of lipgloss.
A sample vial of Nemat’s “Vanilla Musk” fragrance oil on my hand.
#Nosevember Prompt #18 is Hate. I like a lot of Nemat oils; they’re a great way to add that missing something to a fragrance. But Vanilla Musk? Hate. On my skin it’s the smell of a pack of baby wipes that’s been sitting in the diaper bag you brought to the playground on a sunny day.
Little bunny nose pokes out of the shutters of a cardboard gingerbread house
Just a friendly reminder from Skye that you only have one week left to celebrate #Nosevember… 😆 Conduct yourself accordingly. #SkyeLove #Bunstruction
On the right is an amethyst gradient bottle of “Stella” perfume next to its box on the left, featuring the name and a purple base with gold polka dots.
My hand holding a roll-on oil of Violet/Leather from OLO Fragrance. The perfume is inside its black cardboard tube protective packaging.
#Nosevember prompt #17 is Love. There was a moment in my life, sometime in my early twenties, when I found a scent combo that was as close as I ever got to a “signature.” I’d layer “Stella” from Stella McCartney, a rose amber, with Violet/Leather from OLO, a crisp leather and crushed violet.
My hand holding a sample edp spray bottle of “Fanghorn II” by Pineward Perfumes. The juice inside the bottle is a dark olive green color.
#Nosevember prompt #16 is Outside. Fanghorn II from Pineward smells like heading to a nearby church lot during December to pick out a Christmas tree. The crushed pine needles, piles of trees oozing resinous sap, the dampness of it all.
My hand holding a small, stout sample vial of “Bune” from Fantôme.
#Nosevember prompt #15: Creative. After some deliberation I decided that this prompt best fit an atmospheric scent. Inspired by a demon from the lesser key of Solomon that appears as a dragon, Fantôme’s “Bune” evokes something green and reptilian lurking in a damp cave. You can even smell the stone.
My hand holding a small sample vial of Delizia Di Marshmallow edp from Kyse Perfumes.
#Nosevember prompt #14 is Sad. I really wanted to like Delizia Di Marshmallow from Kyse Perfumes. Marshmallow is one of my fave gourmand notes and I’m admittedly a bit picky about it, but I read so many reviews claiming this as the ULTIMATE marshmallow. Burnt plastic on my skin though!
My hand holding EDP spray samples from Pineward Perfumes. The scents are: Pastoral, Old Toby, Apple Tabac, and Pumpkivus. The juice inside the vials are varying shades of amber.
#Nosevember prompt #13 is Happy. Follow me long enough and you might become aware I am a sample goblin. I love the dopamine rush that comes from smelling something new, rediscovering memories, musing over what works and what doesn’t. My last batch of samples from Pineward really scratched that itch.
A plate with mung beans sprouts, lime slices, Thai basil stalks, and jalapeño slices.
A steamy bowl of pho topped with onion slices, green onion stalk, and chopped cilantro.
#Nosevember prompt #12 is Flavor. Today I had pho as a late lunch/early dinner treat. One of my favourite parts of this dish is all the aromatics I get to customize my pho with. The lime, cilantro, a generous helping of Thai basil; combined with the broth aromatics it’s a delight to the senses.
My hand holding a bottle of “Nostalgia” perfume from Poesie.
#Nosevember prompt #11 is Change. I used to be a (perfume) vanilla hater. It’s a note I pick up right away and I feel like it can turn an otherwise interesting perfume a little boring. “Nostalgia” turned me around, though. It’s cheap fruity scented lipgloss, plastic doll, and vanilla.
Portrait of a small grey rabbit with her whiskers catching the light.
Is this a Whiskers Wednesday pic or a Nosevember pic?
#WhiskersWednesday #Nosevember #aDailyViolet
A photo of a vintage bottle of Opium perfume from eBay. It has a red ochre colored cap and the juice inside is an amber color.
#Nosevember prompt #10 is Admire. My mom’s signature perfume has been Opium for as long as I can remember. She was distraught the day she repurchased a bottle and found the juice to be only a shadow of its former self. As a child the smell made me nauseous but as an adult I appreciate its boldness.
Small grey rabbit sleeping next to her enclosure fence. She has been photographed from directly in front of her nose. Her front paws are peeking out below her dewlap.
Taking a day off 😴
#ToesOutTuesday #Nosevember #aDailyViolet
My hand holding a bottle of “Ectoplasm” from Fantôme.
#Nosevember prompt #9 is routine. I’m not a signature scent kind of person but at night I’ll wear the same comforting scent over and over again. For a while it has been “Ectoplasm” from Fantôme. This smells like freshly crushed greenery, powdery marshmallow and dry soil to me.
AHAVA dry oil body mist in Mandarin and Cedarwood
@frijolesluvr.bsky.social
#Nosevember #Day9 ROUTINE
As the fall days quicken with ragweed, I have to switch from norma routine EDPs to something subtle. Wearing AHAVA dead sea plants dry oil body mist and caressing sorbet body cream in Mandarin and Cedarwood...come closer!!! 💟😘💟😘
My hand holding a small, slightly worn bottle of Fracas by Robert Piguet
#Nosevember Prompt #8 is Alone. Alone is my favourite time to wear fragrances, especially when I’m testing a new scent. My spouse is a bit scent-sensitive, so every now and then when I’m alone for a while I wear Robert Piguet’s Fracas. It’s a loud, lush, tuberose that can fill a room.
@frijolesluvr.bsky.social #Nosevember #Day8 ALONE
"Deep in earth my love is lying
And I must weep alone."
Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, "Deep In The Earth" Freshly turned dirt, earthy & fresh mixed w/the cooling mustiness of the moss. A calmness from fresh green rose geranium and a hint of yew. 🪵🌹🌿🪵💜
My hand holding a roller ball bottles of “Carny Wedding” oil perfume from Darling Clandestine.
#Nosevember prompt #7: Friend. Darling Clandestine is one of the first indie perfume houses I tried and really enjoyed. The creator, Evonne, is a lovely human and I’m glad she still creates some OG DC scents. “Carny Wedding” is one of my faves and is smoky and sweet; reminds me of autumn nights.
@frijolesluvr.bsky.social #Nosevember Day 7 ~ FRIEND
channeling Andy Warhol wearing Bond No. 9 Lexington Avenue. Named for an apartment in Murray Hill that Warhol sublet from a FRIEND in 1953. Opening is citrus over spiced sheer fruits & wood w/licorice. #PerfumeSky p.1
My hand holding a small glass sample vial of “Howl” by Possets Perfume.
#Nosevember prompt #6 Dark: “Howl” by Possets. Opens with a vintage feeling chypre quality and grows darker and stickier. A syrupy quality to the black musk and patchouli and opium. This is a dark, sweet, slightly dirty perfume. Perfect for the shorter colder autumn days.
@frijolesluvr.bsky.social #Nosevember Day 6: Dark
#PerfumeSky Underworld" my favorite from Liz Zorn at Soivohle: I love idea of the pomegranate there--for me a scent homage to Persephone. The vetiver is outstanding--a bit smoky just as I would imagine Pluto. p1 of 2
My hand holding a travel sized bottle of “Saffron” perfume housed in a decorative cardboard tube.
#Nosevember prompt #5 is Bright. “Saffron” from Scent Trunk, created by Shabnam Tavakol, is if bright yellow were a fragrance. Opens a bit cold and lactonic, like a like a metal scoop freezing over when it first hits ice cream. Then it’s a very fuzzy, loud, sweet saffron.
@frijolesluvr.bsky.social #Nosevember Day 5: BRIGHT #PerfumeSky
from Tory Burch Signature parfum. The top notes are orange and grapefruit, and it is a wonderful, bright, sparkling, uplifting and invigorating scent! As the top notes fades, the scent becomes a sweet smelling floral bouquet p1 of 2
Small grey rabbit lit from above and looking very glossy. Her whiskers are catching the light and the photo is taken from directly in front so her nose is closest to the camera.
Did I hear that it's #Nosevember ?
#WhiskersWednesday #aDailyViolet
My hand holding a little jar of Tiger Balm. The jar has a gold cap and features a leaping tiger on its paper label.
#Nosevember prompt #4 is Energy. Tiger Balm (the red one) has a distinct spicy and tingly aroma. I keep backups of these little jars on hand because I don’t want to run out unexpectedly. The smell of salves and liniments are what I once associated with my abuelos but now they keep me on my feet.
@frijolesluvr.bsky.social #Nosevember
Day 4: Energy ~ Zoologist niche perfumery "Bee"
It's a bright, zesty honey, with delicate ginger and citrus facets and the phenol tinge of royal jelly. It's honey through and through. Busy, energetic and brimming with vim and vigor and almost solar!!! 🐝🐝🐝
My hand holding a small 5ml bottle of “Abject Fear” from Amorphous.
#Nosevember prompt #3 is Courage. And for some reason I’m called to post this (intentionally) vile little perfume, Abject Fear by Amorphous. I have to be up for a challenge to sniff this one. A very intense wet rusting metal. Sharp. Like the smell of hospital, of being awake during surgery.
Bunny nose can be seen poking through a cardboard window
This is just a friendly reminder that #Nosevember is now underway 😆❤️! -Skye #SkyeLove
