What I Did For My Birthday
A lot of you know that this week was my birthday. I turned,, er.. 38. 28? 3? 23? (extra credit if you get the movie reference) Anyway, I will say it. I turned 56. There! I feel. well, nothing much… Continue Reading
Serge Lutens
Oh, happy day — summer’s on its way!
The end of May is rushing toward us like a Japanese bullet train and in the blink of an eye we’ll be arriving at destination: Summer. With the end of school in sight for many, graduations, weddings, vacations, and the… Continue Reading
Serge Lutens Perfume Comprehensive Review
Serge Lutens perfume has long been one of my favorite niche house perfumes. Since they are one of the few that have been around a long time not yet sold to LVMH or Estee Lauder (yeah, I know Shiseido owns them,… Continue Reading
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
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
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
Summer Rerun: Vetiver Oriental and continuing the giveaway.
I’ve decided to let the Jaipur Homme giveaway run a little longer to give more people a chance to enter. Click here to comment if you want in. In the mean time, I have been wearing a lot of Uncle… Continue Reading