In the Woods

I´m not dead – just off to Maine. Which some of you would say is the same thing … well, I´m back now, anyway. In my haste to pack the Ship of Fools and prepare for a trip during which… Continue Reading

Adori Odori

I HAD to add this when I got it in my e-mail this morning.  So… continuing on through my neglected sample drawer of new’ish releases, I reached in for the Odoris – with a sigh.  There are six perfumes for this… Continue Reading

Summer Lovin’

I´ll preface today´s post with a thanks to Matt for giving me food for thought on the subject of wearing orientals in summer. Not only do I wholeheartedly agree with him that you should spray on whatever darn pleases you,… Continue Reading

Auguste in June

So I got samples of the new Augustes that Luckyscent is carrying, and of course just set them to one side because they are $245 for 40 ml, but they have really super-cute bottles according to the pictures.  But in… Continue Reading

Department Store Dystopia – By Nava

I originally wrote this a few months ago, and want to share it with all of you now, given my newfound love for the department store gem, Estee Lauder Sensuous. As we are now in the midst of a recession… Continue Reading

Best 25 Perfumes – Reader’s Choice

Now for something completely different. MUA used to do a Best 25 Perfumes list every year, and one hasn’t been done in over a year, and it doesn’t look ike anyone is going to do one…. so! Let’s do it!  Pick… Continue Reading

Smells Like Summer – MattS

Summer’s here, my friends, and as much as I love the beach and cut-off shorts and flip-flops and fun in the sun, there’s a whole heap that I ain’t so crazy about. Humidity. Here in North Carolina, it’s thick and… Continue Reading