Friday scent of the day 1/2 :: Now Smell This

Happy Friday! It’s also World Introvert Day and National Science Fiction Day, plus the 9th day of Christmas (ladies dancing).  Our community project for today: wear a fragrance to match Cloud Dancer, Pantone’s color of the year for 2026 (or, wear something that matches the description: “A Whisper of Tranquility and Peace in a Noisy World.. a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. A billowy white imbued with serenity, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer encourages true relaxation and focus, allowing the mind to wander and creativity to breathe, making room for innovation.”* 

What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.

I went the easy route, thanks to Glannys, in Narciso by Narciso Rodriguez aka White Cube.

Reminder: 1/9 is National Apricot Day…wear a fragrance with an apricot note, if you have one. 

And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2026, where I’ll try (but usually fail) to have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.

* More reading: A minimalist statement or just Pantonedeaf? ‘Cloud dancer’ shade of white named Pantone’s 2026 colour of the year at The Guardian, Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year Is ‘Cloud Dancer’ at The New York Times, Pantone’s colour of the year 2026 divides opinion amid mounting social media backlash at Cosmetics Business. 

Note: top image is White Peacock [cropped] by Paul Bungard at flickr; some rights reserved.