Christmas 2023: Giving, Coping and Hoping

Yes, it’s coming so quickly, Christmas 2023. That couple of days of the year that are the best of times and the worst of times. For some people they have only the one end of the scale, for the rest… Continue Reading

Spring Into Fall: Aerin Tuberose, Lilac, and Gardenia

Well, the other day I was reviewing Neil Morris’ Flowers for Men series and was seriously kvelling over the lilac one. Our friend alityke (who is full of great ideas) mentioned Aerin and Lilac Path as being a lovely, true… Continue Reading

Musette Musings – Milestone

Posse! This past Saturday was my birthday – and it was a milestone!  Not in that ‘you’re XX (XXX) years old!! way, but a quieter, more reflective way – at least for me.  This year I’ve been the same age… Continue Reading

Victoria Beckham Perfumes

Yes, really. I like Victoria Beckham and what she’s done with herself. Not your usual celebrity makeover. She wasn’t my fave Spice Girl (actually, I don’t have a favourite Spice Girl). But she seemed more in the background that Sporty,… Continue Reading

Habit Rouge L’Instinct by Guerlain

Heya posse! As we head towards seasonal giving time Habit Rouge L’Instinct by Guerlain was a gift from my dear friend Anna Maria in 2022. I’m pretty sure she bought it in Paris while on a huge family holiday through… Continue Reading

Delight, depression, and disgust: three Diors

Well, I am writing this awaiting The Rain. In Southern California we say it like that, In Caps. The news, if we are expecting more than high humidity will be having dark intros to the weather forecast with graphics with… Continue Reading

Hot Takes: Henry Rose and Sana Jardin

Hey, everyone! Here are a few thoughts on a couple of fragrances I tried recently – figured I’d keep it brief(ish) since I know those of us in the US are heading into the holiday weekend. You may already be… Continue Reading