Rouge Smoking EdP by BDK Parfums

Hiya Posse. Maybe you remember the bro-ha-ha when this perfume was released? The scentbloggosphere went ape shit crazy for it.  It’s been eight years since Rouge Smoking was released, there’s even an extrait version since then. The original EdPs heft… Continue Reading

Dearly Departed: SL De Profundis

Well I guess I will keep the Serge thing going here since one of my Surrender to Chance hauls contained a sample of this 2011 release. I wrote at the time that it gave me the same feeling as Serge… Continue Reading

Patchouli Noir by Aftelier Perfumes

Dear Perfume Posse. Stop everything you are doing. Right Now! Go and get yourself a sample of Patchouli Noir by Aftelier Perfumes. Seriously, as a card carrying perfumista, you need to at least try it. It may not change your… Continue Reading

All the tea, orchids, and fragrance

Last Friday marked three weeks without central heating/hot water while we wait for a part for our fancy Navien heating system, which is apparently every bit as difficult (and presumably expensive) to maintain as a vintage Ferrari. I’m glad we’re… Continue Reading

Rubbish Present Reset 2025

Hey Hey Posse! It’s ALL OVER. For those that celebrated I hope it has been a fun and safe one. There is one thing that’s guaranteed. Over half your gifts will be unsatisfying. I hope everyone gave you receipts. We… Continue Reading

Something Not Related

Hi Posse! Today I thought we could all do with Something Not Related. No matter how much you love or loathe the season. Whether you are religious, non religious, another religion or just overwhelmed by the constant barrage, we can… Continue Reading

The Butterflies, the Sun

Carolyn and I went to Phoenix/Scottsdale for a few days recently. There were several goals – get out of this charming but in some ways very small city; be someplace warmer; eat good food; and walk around Old Town and… Continue Reading