Best Winter Perfumes 2017

We just wrapped up that Best of 2016, but it’s 2017 now and time for our Best Winter Perfumes.  Make sure to check out Grain de Musc, Bois de Jasmin, The Non-Blonde and Now Smell This for their take on… Continue Reading

Zoologist Civet Review

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Zoologist Civet – yeah!  Weird how a brand I had not even heard of like a year ago become one of my faves. Shelley Waddington created Civet for Zoologist.  For a fragrance that released 10 days ago, there are already… Continue Reading

Neela Vermeire Rahele – Perfume Review

Neela Vermeire Rahele was released in late 2016/early 2017.  Centered on osmanthus, it has notes of green mandarin, cardamom, cinnamon, violet leaf absolute, osmanthus, rose, magnolia, jasmine, iris, violet, cedar, sandalwood, oakmoss, patchouli, leather.   Inspired by travelers to India… Continue Reading

Heeley Eau Sacree

Heeley eau sacree

Heeley Eau Sacree is the latest release from this line.  It’s going to the top of my list for underrated perfume house.  I’m never sure why some lines seem to not get the attention they should – is it the… Continue Reading

Welcome, October! Dig out the fall favorites

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Oh, happy day –– it’s finally October! And in my neck of the woods, that means fall is getting close. We’ve already had a little taste of it with several nights in the 50s and a day or two in… 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

Serge Lutens Veilleur de Nuit

Serge Lutens Veilleur de Nuit

Serge Lutens Veilleur de Nuit is the newest in the very upper end priced Section d’Or collection.  Notes include cacao, vetiver, civet, tuberose, dark chocolate, castoreum and musk.  You know, I sometimes can ignore these things or at least not care… Continue Reading