Second chances: Perfume love when you least expect it

I’ve been down the perfume rabbithole for quite a few years now, and I’m still learning to “never say never.” For it often seems that as soon as I do, I get blindsided by the very thing I mentally wrote… Continue Reading

Pass the scalpel, please: Ramon Monegal Pure Mariposa

On a recent trip to the big city, I popped into Neiman Marcus. They had played musical chairs with the beauty/fragrance lines since the last time I was in there, so as I wandered about trying to get my bearings,… Continue Reading

Share your thoughts: Giveaway roundup

I’m going to turn the tables a little on you today, darling Posse peeps, and put the ball in your court, so to speak. You get to be the reviewer today for our giveaway roundup. If you’ve won a sample… Continue Reading

Parfums MDCI Monday

Patty’s post earlier this year, “Best Perfumes Not Enough People Know About,” really got my gray matter working. She listed so many great houses that I knew I had to re-visit several. So I kept myself awake late one night… Continue Reading

Mix and match Monday: Body products that work with your favorite fragrance

It’s Tax Day here in the U.S. so what better to take your mind off it than fragrance? Have you ever tried a shower gel, soap, body lotion or cream and thought, “Hey, this reminds me a little of XYZ… Continue Reading

Memory lane Monday: Ombre Rose

Hopping aboard the wayback machine today for Ombre Rose, a fave of mine in the ‘80s. I remember owning and loving that little opaque black mini bottle with its round, clear-glass stopper. It just looked so chic and French sitting… Continue Reading

What’s your EBP (winter version) — and Oriental Lace giveaway winners

First off, congratulations to: Poodle Red and Shaney who have each won a sample of Oscar de la Renta’s Oriental Lace. To claim your prize, click on the Drop Us a Note link at the very top of the page,… Continue Reading