Samples, Samples, Samples >> Full Bottle

Hey there Perfume Posse, I am a serial sampler. Yes, I grab a bunch of samples on a regular basis. Samples are an excellent way for me to try, and often try again, stuff that I like. Not sure if any… Continue Reading

Eau des Merveilles by Hermès 2004

Hey there Posse, Eau des Merveilles (O D merv-A-yah) which means Water Of Wonders is one of the best loved of the Hermès ranges by perfumistas because it’s so damn weird, yet totally wearable. It’s like the salted/amber/woods version or freaky gorgeous… Continue Reading

Fragrant Christmas Wishlist

Hi there Posse Peeps, My Fragrant Christmas Wishlist is not very long this year but there are a couple of Big Ticket items on it. There are also some sets. I love it when the companies bring out Travel Size… Continue Reading

What’s your EBP? Fall (or change of season) edition

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As you all probably know by now, EBP isn’t some kind of official-speak, as in, “Hey, Joe, what’s your ETA to the next delivery stop?” It’s Emergency Backup Perfume, and it was coined by lovely Posse reader AnnieA , commenting… Continue Reading

Well, well, Monday: Galop d’Hermes

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Leather and roses? Sounds like a shoo-in for the winner’s circle for Hermes. But not for me, I thought to myself, as rose scents are usually not my thing, and rarely are leather-centric perfumes (with a few exceptions for both,… 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

Hermessence: Hermès Exclusive Line

Hey Hey Perfume Posse. Hermessence is a group of fragrances created by Jean-Claude Ellena for the Hermès boutiques. They are available only in stores and a few lucky department stores that have internal Hermès stand alones like Selfridge & Co. in… Continue Reading