So apparently we’re trying some overlooked classics here on the Posse. My housemate/fellow perfumista Carolyn has an extensive fragrance collection of her own. I think I mentioned that the previous resident, a lawyer, had a home office with lots of… Continue Reading
In no particular order, my recent scent adventures, prompted by reviews and comments on here: MFK Baccarat Rouge – I went to the local Cos Bar and got two generous samples, one EDT and one EDP, after smelling it on… Continue Reading
I’ve enjoyed the recent posts about “smell-good” scents, including all your comments. Here’s some more meandering on the topic – next time will be reporting back on recent lemmings. Here’s one lemming caught and released — I got ahold of… Continue Reading
Hey friends — I was in Vancouver last week, which was fabulous (gardens! food! fragrance!) but I managed to catch COVID at the tail end of my trip. I’m home now, recovering. It’s not as bad as Omicron in 2022,… Continue Reading
Portia’s post last week on Aromatics Elixir got me thinking about the Clarins eaux (because … Clinique and Clarins are two-syllable words beginning with c?) and I had a vague recollection there was a newish one that came out during… Continue Reading
Today we’re reviewing three Commodity fragrances, but first, a fun little quiz, let’s call it “what’s that perfume?” It’s no secret that I ask strangers what lovely scented thing they are wearing. I’m friendly and not a creeper about it… Continue Reading
Kate Spade handbags were everywhere in our East Coast city in the early 2000s. I loved the balance of sharpness and whimsy in them, those cheery patterns and colors. They (and she) seemed like a lot of fun, although sadly… Continue Reading