I don’t know about for you, but scents almost always trigger memories for me. A lot of that might be due in part to the fact that I generally reserve certain scents for certain events. Or better yet, especially in HS, I’d get obsessed with something and then any time I smell that particular scent, I’m brought right back to certain moments.
I want to share with you some of my all-time favorite scents. But I didn’t want to just list them out and say “here you go.” So I thought I’d share the “memory” or moment or time frame they bring me back to!
Reminiscing with Scent! by hodgespodges featuring juicy couture perfume
1. Calgon Hawaiian Ginger Body Spray: It’s hot. So hot. And I can’t rip the wool jacket off quickly enough. I’m left wearing a black shirt with “bibbed” pants. A look unacceptable anywhere else. A look that outside our pack would be made fun incessantly. I head towards the back of the bus and slam the window down hoping for a breeze. In pinch my fingers in the process, ouch. I turn and see the BFF spraying herself with a body mist. “Ooooh! Crucial! Spray me, spray me!” high school band bus
2. Bath And Body Works Sheer Freeshia: I’m sitting on the floor in front of the floor length mirror behind my door that has been too short for several years already. That’s what I get for hanging it in middle school. Who’d of thought I’d go through a growth spurt. Yeah, me neither. It’s an ungodly hour. I apply a little makeup, dry my hair and slather my arms and legs in lotion. I grab my books and keys and run out the door; I can’t be late for first bell. daily high school scent
3. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy: I stand and watch as her mom slips her veil into place, and I’m doing my best not to cry. She turns to me and suddenly I’m on duty. Time for her shoes. I kneel and slip her foot into each shoe and carefully buckle them. The click click of the photographer’s camera is the only sound as she stands: a completed bride ready to walk down the aisle. She smiles and me and the tears I’d tried so hard to keep at bay slide down my face. It’s time to go. Every wedding since 2011
4. Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Wish: It’s that moment. The one where they’re all staring at me: my best friends: my bridesmaids. I’m all dressed, and it’s just about time to go. All that’s left are earrings and perfume. I spritz myself, and I let my mind soak in the scent. Today is the day. Today is the day I’ll finally get to call him my husband. I slip my earrings in and just stare for an extra second in the mirror to take it all in. I gather my dress in my arms and walk out the door. Let’s do this. My wedding perfume; 2010
5. Perry Ellis Love: He’d been gone a month. Only one month and already my heart felt like it couldn’t take it for another second. But I wasn’t going to let myself think about it. Stop thinking about it. He’s home now. He’s only home for two weeks. Soak it up. I finish putting on my makeup and squirt myself with my new perfume: the perfect Christmas gift. The Christmas decorations are still up, and the Tree makes me smile as I walk down the stairs. “You ready?” I ask. Only 5 days until he leaves again. Don’t think about it. Daily perfume (gift; xmas 2012)
Now, anytime I wear (or smell!) any of these scents, I think about that specific time. If you’re getting married soon, I highly recommend purchasing a new perfume that you don’t wear until your big day. Then anytime you wear that scent, you’ll be reminded of it (and so will your husband… wink wink).
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Pretty much, Bath and Body Works' Moonlight Path smells like high school in its entirety to me.
I love this post! I have so many scents like that too, they trigger a memory, and it's so fun to remember. I love the idea of buying a perfume especially for your wedding day. I'm totally doing that 🙂