by This is probably going to sound weird, but because we’re friends, I’m just going to say it… I’m getting set in my ways, you know? I’m not as adventurous as I used to be, and it’s kinda scaring me a little.
I mean, I think it’s a natural part of getting older, and a lot has happened over the past few years. I turned 40, got pregnant (and that took a while), had the baby, got thrown into motherhood, and maybe all of that weakened my adventurous resolve. now I get intimidated by big changes much more often.
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On a trivial level, I really haven’t changed my hair in years…whereas before that, I would seriously, like, change it every five seconds! I was always growing it out, chopping it off or coloring it, but I haven’t done much with it in a long time.
I think it’s a reflection of where I’m at in life… I haven’t been able to deal with too numerous little changes on top of the big ones.
But I think it’s getting better… I’m starting to want to try new things again.
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I’m taking baby steps, though, like with perfume.
I’ve essentially been wearing Byredo Gypsy Water and clean Vevlet Flora for two or three years. Sure, I’ve dabbled with other scents here and there, but nine out of 10 times (OK, 10 out of 10), when I’ve gone out and wanted to wear perfume, I’ve picked one of those two.
Then, about a month ago, I was about to spritz some perfume before going out to dinner with a friend, and I thought, “Why am I wearing these two scents over and over when there’s a whole broad world of perfumes out there to explore?”
That was my long-winded way of saying that I’ve been trying new perfumes again, and I’m thrilled about it.
CLEAN Reserve Sel Santal and clean Reserve Citron Fig
CLEAN Reserve makes one of the two scents I’ve been wearing for these two years. They have something of a unisex vibe, so their scents (and the bottles) aren’t overly frilly, but they aren’t very masculine, either. I think they really do smell clean.
Both Sel Santal and Citron Fig have forward-facing citrus notes, but they aren’t sharp, you know what I mean? Like, how in some cases you’ll be opening an orange and the peel will smell practically sour? These don’t have those sharp citrus notes.
I like that I put either one on in the morning and smell them all day long.
CLEAN Reserve Citron Fig official fragrance notes
Fig, Ginger, Lemon Oil, Cardamom, Mandarin, Mint, Copaiba, Sandalwood, Cedar Wood, Musk.
Notes de parfum non officielles
Snuggling with your little one on a lazy Sunday with the windows open. You’re the big spoon, and she’s the little spoon. As you breathe in the scent of your baby’s hair, you catch a whiff of clean sheets, and of flowers from the orange tree outside.
CLEAN Reserve Sel Santal official fragrance notes
Mandarin Leaves, Bergamot, Nutmeg Tonic, Iris, Salted Fig, Violet, Hazelnut Cream, Sandalwood, Decadent Amber, Styrax, rose Musk.
Notes de parfum non officielles
An Italian adventure in Positano on a moped with a handsome stranger (a game of truth or dare was involved).
Both Sel Santal and Citron Fig are available now at Sephora for $95 for a 3.4-oz. bouteille.
Atelier Cologne Sud Magnolia
I received Atelier Cologne Sud Magnolia as a gift some years ago and wore it once. At the time I was like, “I dunno if this is me,” because it has that citrus sharpness I was talking about.
Well, I tried it again a few days ago, and this time, wow! It’s actually really, really lovely. I wish I would have realized it sooner, because I probably would’ve finished the bottle by now!
After that sharp citrus note mellows out, though (I think it’s the pomelo), it opens and gets warmer, transforming into a beautifully comfortable white floral.
Notes de parfum officielles
Bitter Sevillian Orange, Pomelo from Florida, Blackcurrant, Magnolia from Louisiana, Bulgarian rose Absolue, Indian Saffron Flower, Atlas Cedarwood from Morocco, Sandalwood, Musk.
Notes de parfum non officielles
A hot, lazy day spent lounging on the patio with close pals sipping fizzy lemonade (which may or may not be spiked). As the afternoon turns to night, the aroma of magnolia trees hangs heavy in the air, and your head starts to spin. You feel pleased and loved, without a single burden.
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Available now exclusively at Sephora, $25 for a 0.24-oz. travel-sized bottle, $85 for the 1-oz. bottle shown above, and $130 for a 3.3-oz. bouteille.
Votre chariot de quartier amical,
Karen
