Orange You Glad? Serge Lutens Mandarine Mandarin, Demeter Sweet Orange, and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Sweet Basil Mandarine

First, some news: smell bent, the fun, cheeky company specializing in fun, cheeky, and inexpensive scents is shuttering it’s store after 12 years. I believe that nose and proprietor Brent Leonesio is moving on career-wise to a different direction and… Continue Reading

All aboard the orange blossom love train

Last week (and in various other Posse posts), folks, including me, have been expressing their love for Hiram Green’s Dilettante. Its orange blossom goodness, paired with a touch of petitgrain, makes it a beautifully simple treat for summer, or anytime… Continue Reading

Frederic Malle Cologne Indelebile – orange blossom perfume

Frederic Malle Cologne Indelebile and its soaring sunshiny scent reminds me of some other orange blossom perfume, but which one?  I scurried over to my oversized Orange Blossom Perfume post to get some ideas.  L’Artisan Seville is gorgeous and a little naughty,… Continue Reading

Ramon Monegal Entre Naranjos

It’s a balmy 30 degrees and, literally, 18″ of snow outside my window.  But inside, on my wrist, it’s July, in Seville.  And I am Entre Naranjos – Among the Oranges (or, if you’re really feeling silly, Between Oranges.  Either… Continue Reading

Orange Blossom Perfume – Guide to Best Orange Blossom Perfume

orange blossom with bee

Orange blossom perfume – Noooow we are talking!  Talking about Orange blossom perfume is like My Birthday and Christmas all rolled up into one.   Orange blossom, when done right, is joyous, like a ray of sunshine that is almost… Continue Reading