I wrote this post before I left for the NYC Sniffapalooza, given the rigors of the schedule and my travel. I´ll report in later, if Patty doesn´t cover it tomorrow. Instead I thought I´d cover one of my fragrant surprises.… Continue Reading
I’m not going to sit here an whine about too many things. I just want some validation. Who amongst us is sick of falling in love with a beautiful, hypnotic gem of a perfume only to find it gone in… Continue Reading
First, a quick perfume review from my favorite series of perfumes and perfumer, the gorgeous, brillian Jean-Claude Ellena: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson, the newest editionin the Un Jardin series from Hermes. Notes of cardamom, coriander, pepper, ginger and ginger… Continue Reading
I´ve spent much of the past couple of weeks tucked into Perfumes: The Guide, to the dismay of the Big Cheese and my children, who kept interrupting me for trivialities like requests for food, or the location of some clean… Continue Reading
1) Scentaholics are a curious breed. Seemingly feeling things more strongly than the mainstream, their faces show reactions to smells that for most would be hyperbole. For us, the curious few, those faces are normality. 2) Alongside this tendency to… Continue Reading
There are few things more enjoyable than meeting up with perfume friends. As soon as you get past the introductions and hugs so you have the face behind the name firmly in front of you, it is an unfinished conversation that… Continue Reading
Sniffa attendees: Patty and I and Divalino have triple-dog-dared each other into some shenanigans. Look for me in a tasteful rhinestone tiara at the Sniffa Bergdorf breakfast on Saturday; I believe Patty will be wearing her KU cap (and won´t… Continue Reading