Worn out shirt

I'm not really a cologne wearer. That's why when there's a cologne at home - most often gifts - it takes years before the bottle is finished. No matter how big or small the bottle is.

So, it must mean something when a bottle of cologne doesn't last longer than 4 months. That's what happened to the bottle of Bath and Body Works White T-Shirt. 

Yes, it's all used up after just a few months. As it, to the last drop.

That's because this scent is so nondescript and it just feels like you're wearing freshly laundered shirts. 

Thankfully, there are still 2 more bottles at home. (And 2 more on the way!)

To a T!

Finally, it’s here!

Was really curious about the “White T-shirt” scent of Bath and Body Works, and i’m super psyched that I was able to get one.

This smells so awesome! It reminds me of some of my fave scents like Clean Cool Cotton and Clean Cotton T-shirt. It’s also reminiscent of those soapy colognes that Mark and I would check out at Yodobashi  in Akihabara.

Looks like i’m Going to wear this White T-shirt everyday!

Novel Novella

What 4711 is to Germany, Santa Maria Novella is to Italy.

This is one of their oldest colognes and was originally made by Nuns in Firenze in the 1600s. It became a tradition to make these perfumes, and they’re still in the market today.

The first time I tried this was during a Europe trip I. The early 2000s. I liked it back then and I still like it now.

It’s such a novel story that adds so much character to the scent.

The 4(7)11

One of the scents that I like and never tire of is the very classic 4711 cologne from Germany.

It  has this light, citrusy scent that's very subtle and natural. When sprayed on, the dry down melds well with the skin. You almost forget that you're wearing cologne, and it feels like you just have really great smelling skin.

Fun information about 4711, it's the oldest cologne and was developed in the 18th century in Cologne, Germany. Yes, cologne actually came from Cologne. 

Because it's been around for more than 200 years, it's an honest-to-goodness classic. Actually, I remember my Lola Dita had 4711 cologne on her dresser. It's because it has that Spanish scent that she gravitated towards.

My Mom also used this, so do we from time to time. So, it's safe to say that it's a scent that's part of 3 generations of our family.

No other cologne can lay claim to that. And that's what makes 4711 special!