Branching out: Byredo

Now this is what I call a pleasing coincidence, a happy accident (sort of), and a spot of good timing. If you all recall, we talked about rollerballs last week. Well, a day or two ago I was poking around… Continue Reading

Seven Veils by Byredo Perfumes

Well, I finally got around to try this one. Musette said it was finally a Byredo that she could really love. My scent twin was less than thrilled with it, writing it was cloying on her. Seven Veils is of course… Continue Reading

February fantasy: Body products wish list

Yum … body products in your favorite scent. If they are already available, lucky you. If not, well, we’ll keep hoping. As for me, if I had a dollar for every time I wished there was a Frederic Malle Carnal… Continue Reading

What’s your EBP? (fall edition)

First off, thanks so much to all of you for your lovely birthday wishes. OK, now onto fragrant fun: What’s your EBP? No, that’s not some kind of official-speak, as in, “Hey, Joe, what’s your ETA to the next delivery… Continue Reading

Gypsy Water by Ben Gorham for Byredo 2008

Hello Perfume Posse PEEPS! Portia from Australia Perfume Junkies and today I get to review Gypsy Water because I was at lunch with my mate Clayton Ilolahia from What Men Should Smell Like and The Perfume Magazine and he generously… Continue Reading

Quirky Monday: Odd or unexpected notes in perfume

Have you ever worn a fragrance and one (or more) of the notes just kept pinging your nose, for better or worse? And you’re thinking, “What on earth is that?” My recent reunion with Aviance did just that for me… Continue Reading

Best Perfumes for Fall 2012

“Well, the frost is on the pumpkin and the hay is in the barn..” That means it’s time to talk about the Best Perfumes for Fall 2012!   It’s that time of year where the leaves are turning (at least… Continue Reading