Coming around again Monday: Norell New York

Well, this certainly was a long time coming, and a nice surprise to boot. Having loved the original ages ago, I was happy to see the new Norell New York at Neiman Marcus. But I did wonder: Why now, after… Continue Reading

The changing shape of fragrance: Product scents, fine fragrance, auxiliary products

I love to see fragrance lines expanding and offering us more and more products to love. Kai is a master of this, having branched out over the years and offering its tropical beauty in practically any form you can think… Continue Reading

Memory Lane Monday: Molyneux Quartz

Not long ago, I saw that Surrender to Chance was carrying Quartz by Molyneux – and my eyes lit up like a kid in a candy store. I loved that scent to death back in the late ‘70s and early… Continue Reading

Low-key Monday: Happy Labor Day

Happy Monday everyone, and if you’re in the U.S., happy Labor Day to you! Since it’s a holiday here and many folks are in and out, traveling, etc., let’s keep this short and sweet. What are your plans for today,… Continue Reading

Mainstream Monday: Marc Jacobs Mod Noir

As I read the info about Marc Jacobs Mod Noir on the Sephora Web site (it’s an exclusive there) and other places, I wondered if this might be a bit of a flanker to Marc Jacobs’ original scent, the one… Continue Reading

Memory Lane Monday: Tatiana by Diane von Furstenberg

Patty’s post last week about big white florals really got my gray matter working on the subject. And in an ever so timely manner, what should arrive in the mail the other day but a sample of vintage Tatiana by… Continue Reading

Fleeting fragrance: Scents you love that don’t last

Ah, Jour d’ Hermes Gardenia. Patty loved this and raved about it recently, saying, “It’s that sophisticated, elegant floral that is perfect when you want a plush gardenia floral instead of something more earthy.” So after that, and with gardenia… Continue Reading