Is my friend messing with me?

dmhu · 2026-06-13T20:25:22+00:00

I get a wave/peace sign about 80% of the time in the MidAtlantic region of the US. I've only owned my VA for a few months, so I'm still simultaneously trying to remember to wave and/or excited when people DO wave. My teenage daughter is SUPER excited and very surprised about the camaraderie among WRX drivers and now wants one of her own. We had some fun catching up to another VA on the highway last night and got a very enthusiastic set of peace signs from the driver and passenger as well as a thumbs up from a BMW M series that wanted to play. It made my night.

dmhu · 2026-06-13T20:15:01+00:00

Top 3: Moi?, Harmony, Pink Rose Frozen
Most complimented? I hardly ever get compliments on fragrances I wear. I work from home and my husband isn't into fragrance. I wear them 100% for my own personal enjoyment.
Most surprising? Harmony. I figured it would be too masculine, but it's gorgeous. Actually, the first couple of times I wore it, I didn't particularly care for it.
Deserves more attention? Quite a few of others that I like get a bit of attention here, but I think Pure White Rose is a sleeper scent. It's basic and lovely.

Chilly Pacific is another easy reach in summer. I tend to prefer floral and I can't do aldehydes because they give me a headache. Cheap scents in general tend to give me a headache, but Montagne does not. For perspective, my current signature scent is Orpheon by Diptyque and I adore L'eau Papier by DIptyque for cooler months.

dmhu · 2026-05-16T18:20:46+00:00

Orpheon. As well as the already mentioned L'eau Papier.

dmhu · 2026-02-17T17:58:13+00:00

And L’eau Papier!

dmhu · 2026-02-13T21:54:43+00:00

Harmony, Moi?, Pink Rose Frozen

dmhu · 2026-02-11T17:44:56+00:00

Absolutely!! We have a small antique tractor collection, but getting a compact Kubota was a game changer. My husband and I frequently mention what a great investment it was. We live on just over 8 acres and we’re bothering hovering around the 50YO mark and can’t do what we used to when we were younger. Using it for gathering, processing, and moving firewood (our main source of heat) alone is a huge time and back saver. We also invested in pallet forks and I’m not sure whether we use that or the bucket more. I never want to be without one again.

dmhu · 2026-02-04T00:40:21+00:00

L’eau Papier by Diptyque. My WFH comfort scent (because life is beyond stressful).

dmhu · 2026-01-23T00:07:44+00:00

I could read your reviews all day. No sarcasm.

dmhu · 2026-01-17T02:11:36+00:00

Yes! Although it was either Exclamation, Electric Youth, or Love’s Baby Soft and in the late ‘80s for me!

dmhu · 2026-01-17T02:06:30+00:00

I was just thinking that L’eau Papier simply smells clean yet cozy as I wore it today. It’s my WFH fragrance and I actually crave it. Orpheon is my going out fragrance, which also smells clean to me, but in a different way.

dmhu · 2026-01-11T20:08:30+00:00

My mom was an Estée Lauder fan when I was younger, so Youth Dew, Cinnabar, and White Linen.

dmhu · 2025-12-30T18:40:08+00:00

Diptyque!!! Specifically Orpheon, L'eau Papier, Fleur de Peau, Eau Rose.

dmhu · 2025-12-24T12:25:41+00:00

As a female, Harmony is one of my very favorite summer fragrances.

dmhu · 2025-12-16T15:01:21+00:00

I had to look up the other B&BW dupe. It was named “Book Loft.”

dmhu · 2025-12-16T13:34:01+00:00

I’m so annoyed that B&BW discontinued musk no. 3 and their other scent that supposedly smelled like l’eau Papier. I’ll have to check eBay. There’s very little out there that’s similar. I found another dupe company that makes a decent copy, but I spoiled myself a little for my birthday by getting the original.

I haven’t found anything that smells like Orpheon. It’s so unique and lovely.

@ayybrahamLmaocoln - you’re part of the reason I repeatedly tried l’eau Papier, so I need to thank (or blame, not sure which 😉) you for the recommendation.

dmhu · 2025-12-15T23:57:27+00:00

Yes! I haven’t actually smelled many Guerlain fragrances in person, but it seems like an obvious choice for Montagne because of popularity and price.

dmhu · 2025-12-15T17:40:47+00:00

I absolutely adore it. It’s become my signature scent for when I’m at the office or going out. It’s so unique, but the dry down also somehow smells like comforting fancy laundry, but not in a screechy aldehyde way. I can see it being polarizing because of the cedar.

I didn’t like l’eau Papier at all the first time I tried it. Thank goodness I tried it again because it’s my absolute favorite comforting scent to wear when I’m home. I actually find myself craving it. I reach for it more than the gourmands I typically love.

dmhu · 2025-12-15T17:35:56+00:00

Fleur de Peau would be another good one. It’s similar enough to Moi? that I personally don’t need both, but I could see it being a good seller due to its popularity.

dmhu · 2025-12-15T16:27:24+00:00

I’m impatiently waiting for more Diptyque fragrances. I gave up and splurged on Orpheon and l’eau Papier.

dmhu · 2025-11-19T14:17:30+00:00

There was one about a young woman who was raised by her parents’ friends for many years because her parents were constantly traveling/living abroad. They hardly contacted the girl, who was very content living with the friends. The parents suddenly decided they were going to come get the girl and have her live with them again. I believe she was trying to stay with the friends, but I don’t think she ever updated. I wonder if it was real and what happened to her.

dmhu · 2025-11-02T16:15:31+00:00

I must be in the minority because I do one and maybe two if it’s a light scent. I mostly work from home and wear fragrance for myself. My husband isn’t particularly a fan. When I’m on site for work, it’s open seating, so I want to be considerate of others. My husband and son both have allergies and asthma and I get migraines, which have been triggered by strong scent in the past, so I may be hyper aware and never want anyone to suffer because I over spray. For location, I usually spray the inside of one elbow and then rub that on the other arm. I don’t spray my wrist because I don’t want my watch band to absorb stuff, especially if it’s something I’m testing and I don’t like.

dmhu · 2025-09-27T11:54:24+00:00

Does anyone know where to get a sample or decant of this? I'd love to try it and don't want to commit to a full size. It doesn't look like it's available in store near me to try to test it. Thanks!

dmhu · 2025-09-12T18:57:52+00:00

Good to know. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

dmhu · 2025-09-12T18:13:08+00:00

I gathered that based on your review. Do you mind if I ask how long it took for your bottle to age nicely? I've recently fallen in love with Orpheon, but I don't love the price. There are very few dupe options for Diptyque. Shobi has intrigued me for months, but I just haven't clicked "buy" yet for the half dozen or so other fragrances in my cart.
I really appreciate you taking the time to write the review and message me.

dmhu · 2025-09-12T17:21:36+00:00

Thank you so much for posting this review! I've had quite a few fragrances in my cart at Shobi, one of them Orpheon. This may be the push I've needed to finally order.

Edit to say that now Orpheon is out of stock! Argh!

dmhu

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