The reference Immortelle: Annick Goutal Sables

Portia talked about immortelle in a recent post and that sent me off to Surrender to Chance for a few samples (including the one he bought- coming in a future review.) But for me the GOAT. the original, the reference… Continue Reading

From the Vault: Malle Eau de Magnolia

I grew up (and spent much of my adult life) in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., which JFK famously described as “a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm.”* (In case it’s unclear: that’s not a compliment.) It certainly felt… Continue Reading

Immortelle Solaire by Les Indemodables 2025

Hi there Perfume Posse. Scrolling the NEW page at Surrender To Chance I came across the newest Les Indemodables, it’s called Immortelle Solaire. Not sure about you but the word immortelle immediately piques my interest. Ever since Annick Goutal’s Sables… Continue Reading

Jeffrey Dame Rugir de Gardenia

I honestly can’t remember which of our group first mentioned JD to me (looking back it was VerbenaLuvvr) but I thank them. It was the gateway to JD scents, of which there are a few, and all of the ones… Continue Reading

Gris Dior by Maison Christian Dior

Heya Posse Perfumistas, La Collection Privée is now called Maison Christian Dior. Just FYI. Gris Montaigne has been called Gris Dior since 2017. Nothing stays the same and very little lasts for a decade, let alone forever. Gris Montaine was… Continue Reading

What I did this weekend.

I suppose the main answer is “not much.” I am still having the tail end of whatever this allergy thing is and things are still a little bit.. off. I did have to get up Saturday morning to open the… Continue Reading

Allergies, Too

I know I tend to follow the leader here on the Posse for inspiration- you would too if you had this crew. They write about something and I am lemming my way to the internets, Apple Card in my teeth,… Continue Reading