Ineke Field Notes from Paris

By Tom I am always wowed by the generosity of the people I meet in this perfume world.  Not only have I made what I feel are true and lasting friendships, but there are people who, at the drop of… Continue Reading

Random Wednesday – Tea

(Today please welcome Guest Poster and frequent commenter Ann!  In response to Posse requests, we’re doing a tea post.  Since everything I know about tea could be inscribed on a Lipton tag, I invited Ann to do a post.   All… Continue Reading

What to buy your guy…

Unfinished Bizness from March — winner of the DSH draw is …. Jennifer!   I emailed you.   Winner of the Tauer post I will put up in that post (and close comments.)  Also, speaking of scents for men (and for those… Continue Reading

Tauer Advent Giveaway

Yes, it’s the day you’ve been waiting for – Tauer Perfumes’ Advent giveaway!  This year Andy did a scent for the event… “I made an all natural, all botanical Eau de cologne, baptized LE COLOGNE DU MAGHREB, especially for this… Continue Reading

Stifled by Good Breeding: Frederick Malle Portrait of a Lady

By Tom Well, it finally hit Barneys: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady, by Dominique Ropion.  The blurb from Barneys reads: “A Symphonic perfume combining notes of benzoin, musk and sandalwood with a patchouli heart topped by… Continue Reading

Fruitless: Ava Luxe Rasa Extreme

By Tom The things I do..  I braved the Black Friday crowds at Barneys to try the new Frederick Malle, only to be thwarted: it was supposed to be here today but wasn’t.  I wasn’t going to go to ScentBar… Continue Reading

Swapmania!!!

The day you’ve been waiting for – welcome to the first (possibly semi-regular, depending on how it goes) Perfume Posse Swapmania! Today you are invited to list, in comments, your bottles of perfume, partial bottles, minis, and samples.  For everyone’s… Continue Reading