The Weirdest Scent In My Collection: Un Jardin Apres La Mousson by Hermes

Yes, you read that correctly the weirdest scent in my collection is from Hermes Un Jardin series, which is essentially for the most part fairly easy going and pleasant. The scents are interesting, but weird is not an attribute you give them.

What makes Un Jardin Apres La Mousson such a little oddity is that it plays with the idea of fruit and savory notes. For me it is close to the equivalent of one of my favorite combos in the summer for when the days are absurdly hot. Chilled watermelon sprinkled with chili powder and salt and a squeeze of lime or lemon. My boyfriend's mother prefers her's with a sprinkle of cumin seed and salt instead. So what does Mousson do? Mousson is the combination of cardamom, ginger, and watermelon, it sounds intense, but it isn't. Jean-Claude Ellena is able to do an incredible balancing act of juicy watermelon combined with spicy cardamom all on a bed of vetiver.  It is light, tangy, and spicy, with watery notes. Some have accused it of being re-interpretation of the 1990s aquatics but those things always gave me a headache where as Mousson does not. It is a fruity scent that never tips itself into the banal category. I find it refreshing and cooling.

Try if you like: Ao by MikMoi, Voyage d'Hermes by Hermes, or Declaration by Cartier.

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Second Image Caribbean Gal

A Week In Review and SOTD

I think this week's theme would be HOT! Where as last week's theme was CAR DISASTER. Well I'll take heat over car disaster any day. The new week is starting off with the wonderful news of weather change which well brings a smile to my face. So I have decided to review this last week with some things I learned or enjoyed.

Three Ways to Survive the Summer Heat

1. Cold watermelon from the fridge with a sprinkle of salt, a couple of dashes of chili powder, and a squeeze of lime or lemon. This is utterly refreshing, will bring your temperture down fast, and is hydrating.


2. My Hawaiian Breeze fans, these really do keep you cool.


3. 4711, there is a reason why this cologne is a classic for heat!
   

My Household Cleaner Miracle

So I attract oil stains on my clothing like nobody else I know; I have had to get rid of so much clothing because of it, but that end's now due to a post last week by March at Perfume Posse. Get regular old Dawn dish detergent and put it on your oil stain spot let it sit for 10 minutes then throw clothing item in with rest of regular laundry load and get ready for a laundry miracle.

My Scent of the Day:

I'm going with the clean, easy, and ultimately soothing Infusion d'Iris.

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image: The Dragonfly by Gustave Moreau 1884