By Kilian Playing with the Devil

Okay, the promised new Kilian Playing with the Devil review! There is a new entry in the Garden of Good and Evil, By Kilian Playing with the Devil.  Now, that name conjures up all sorts of Bacchanalian smells in my mind.… Continue Reading

Christian Dior Gris Montaigne Perfume Review

dior gris montaine pink and grey

First, winners of last week’s giveaway of a Tom Ford Shanghai Lily sample – Murai, Aubrey, Fearsmice, Tiara, wefadetogray and CC.  Click on the Drop Us a Note clear at the top or e-mail  me at patty at perfumeposse dawtcom… Continue Reading

The Heat is On

I don’t know if you’ve heard the news, but there’s record heat expected across much of the southwest for the next few days. It reached into the high 80’s in the lovely Hills of Beverly, so I decamped for the… Continue Reading

Amouage Fate Perfume Review

amouage fate perfume review

We will get to the Amouage Fate perfume review – Butfirst!  (practicing for Big Brother season)  We have winners from the last two posts. Winners of the Le Labo sample set – Violetesse, Ncmyers, Caroline and helical gnome. Winners of… Continue Reading

Traveling Monday: Scents for a summer road trip

I’m heading down the highway for a few days at the beach so I will be out of touch for a bit. My destination doesn’t offer much in the way of sniffing, so I’ll have to bring my own. But… Continue Reading

Le Labo Perfume Review – Lys 41 and Le Labo Ylang 49

white floral perfume - le labo lys and le labo ylang

If it’s summer, the sun is bright, you are sweltering in the shade with your fresh-squeezed lemonade and vodka.  That means it’s big freaking white floral perfume season! Le Labo Lys 41 has notes of lily, jasmine, tuberose absolute, woods, Madagascar… Continue Reading

Iris Perfume – Comprehensive Guide to the Best Iris Perfumes

iris perfume o'keefe

We happily arrive at my favorite – iris perfume.   Now, the thing you have to understand about Iris Perfume or What the Underpants are Hiding, they can’t capture the bloom’s smell except through headspace technology, and even that is pretty… Continue Reading