First, let me apologize. Too much doing stuff this week and no time to review anything. At one point I actually managed to break my key off in the lock to my apartment. On a 90 degree say. That was… Continue Reading
I got an email from Barney’s mentioning that the famous Bell Jars are in Manhattan. I read they’re pricey- like $275 to $300. But hey, how much is a ticket to Paris these days? That got me to thinking. It’s… Continue Reading
It’s not much of a secret that I am a fan of Opus Oils. Several of their scents are in rotation in my collection and I adore their richness and beauty. On October 3rd of this year they’re debuting their… Continue Reading
I know it’s unseemly to complain when it’s likely not that hot here compared to the rest of the country. But that will not of course stop me. It’s hot and sticky and I want it to stop, please. I… Continue Reading
Roxana Villa is one of my favorite perfumers. She creates magical scents in her atelier high in the Malibu hills, all in small batches and all by hand. Hedera Helix is the latest I’ve tried and I love it. It’s… Continue Reading
Olympic Orchids is a perfume house that was founded by Dr Ellen Covey in 2010. Based in Seattle, the house uses Dr. Covey’s years as an orchid grower, scientist and long-time interest in perfume to create artisanal blends that “reflect… Continue Reading
Last week I wrote that my scent twin sent me a little package full of goodness. It contained a few things; last week I wrote about De profundis. This time it’s a gem by a man who’s brilliance I find… Continue Reading