Anise? Star Anise? In a Perfume?

Hi there Perfume Posse, It’s only in the 21st century that I have even known such a thing as a Star Anise existed. My last partner, being Indian, used it regularly in cooking and it added a sweet depth that… Continue Reading

Christmas Fragrances and New Years Eve 2013/4?

Heya Perfume Posse, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and it’s hard to believe another great Christmas is over. When my Mum died I was so lucky that my BFFs family took me in for their celebrations for ten years while… Continue Reading

Caron Bellodgia & Fleurs de Rocaille

Painting – Caravaggio’s Narcissus Figuring out what to write about in a post is a bit like planning meals – I don’t mind the actual writing, but coming up with the what-to-write-about bit sometimes puts me in a whirling mental… Continue Reading