December 25, 2023 · 12:22 pm
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A SPICY AND MELLOW CHRISTMAS PUDDING

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  1. Kate Byrd
    December 25, 2023 at 3:07 pm

    According to Fragrantica:
    Nuit de Noel was launched in 1922. The nose behind this fragrance is Ernest Daltroff. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Tincture of Rose and Jasmine; middle notes are oak moss and Sandalwood; base notes are Amber and Musk.

    Definitely not what I expected, but sounds lovely.

    Making do in Nepal with a cinnamon and vanilla candles, cardamom laced Indian sweets, lots of ginger & black pepper spiced chai, and Mutton Rogan Josh for supper.

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    • Kate Byrd
      December 25, 2023 at 3:45 pm

      Just cut some cypress boughs to deck the halls!

      From Nepal’s peaks to valleys low,
      Christmas greetings begin to flow.
      In the Himalayan air so crisp,
      Joyful tidings in every wisp.

      In Kathmandu’s bustle or Pokhara’s calm,
      Christmas joy weaves a soothing balm.
      Namaste blends with carols sung,
      A harmonious melody, in many a tongue.

      May the season’s spirit, like Everest, rise,
      A festive symphony beneath the skies.
      From the Terai to the mountain’s crown,
      Merry Christmas from Nepal, let joy abound.

      Happy holidays to you and yours!

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    • ginzaintherain
      December 25, 2023 at 9:42 pm

      Sounds perfect

      Nuit De Noel is ridiculously old fashioned but sometimes it still hits the spot

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  2. Robin
    December 26, 2023 at 3:53 pm

    Beautiful photo, Neil. I’ve been wearing it nonstop since the 23rd. I have the old 28ml parfum, the one in the green shagreen box, the tassel gone, the bottle more than half full, smelling so good still, and lasting eons with a rather colossal sillage. I think I mostly agree with you about being ridiculously old-fashioned. And yet, I think some contemporary perfumers might aim for something very close to it, if they only had the same ingredients of the same quality. There is something almost modern there, some sumptuous androgyny. As you can tell, I am a massive fan.

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    • ginzaintherain
      December 26, 2023 at 6:13 pm

      AAAGHH

      I have never owned that beloved bottle; I think it is one of the best in all of perfumery, so beautiful just to look at. On me it is just a bit too fuddy duddy and veers into the dreaded Tabu territory, but I still always enjoy giving it a sniff.

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  3. Hanamini
    December 28, 2023 at 2:39 am

    Sounds and looks delicious. Your reviews are so tempting, but this is one that would break the bank at the moment (your earlier review; did you get that Courrèges?). I’m wearing Rubikona, and for the first time today it felt floral rather than rich and creamy, which was most welcome; maybe all the pudding and mulled wine in my system have changed my chemistry. Merry Christmas and here’s to a 2024 full of more great writing (and a book, you say?).

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