Let’s talk about Amouage

So apparently we’re trying some overlooked classics here on the Posse. My housemate/fellow perfumista Carolyn has an extensive fragrance collection of her own. I think I mentioned that the previous resident, a lawyer, had a home office with lots of… Continue Reading

Estee Lauder Cinnabar

It’s all of a sudden late summer – late August – and I’m shocked, just shocked. I kept telling myself ‘be in the now – don’t wish for time to pass’, but it has passed. The last time I visited… Continue Reading

Invisible Touch by La Perla

Hey there Posse! It seems hard to believe that the La Perla Haute Perfumerie Fragrances Collection came out in 2021, in the heart of the pandemic. Right from the outset they have been stratospherically aspirationally priced. Here in Oz 120ml… Continue Reading

Absolutely Maybe: Guerlain Les Absolus

Okay, so it’s been hot here. Flirting with the 90’s and a bit humid. Hardly as hot as the Valley or Palm Springs (or Valdosta or even Park Avenue) but hot enough for me to go “eh” at the idea… Continue Reading

Clearing the Air

    My darling Posse!   I was going to write about… I dunno,,,, but it’s been a really wacky week (or two.  or three … or … you get the idea).  In the midst of the insane bathroom renovation… my… Continue Reading

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona

I live in horse country. Probably not like racing in Kentucky but a sufficient number of people own horses and ride them through the villages that I think I can safely say that. I rode when I was (much) younger… Continue Reading

Agent Provocateur Perfumes GONE?

Hiya Posse, I was looking for a backup for one of my favourite easy reach perfumes Blue Silk by Agent Provocateur. It seems the fragrance arm of the company has gone the way of the dodo. Such a shame. Their… Continue Reading