Galbanum Blues

Posse – like so many parts of the world right now, we’re experiencing WILDNESS!  80F days, so hot it starts to wilt the tulips and daffodils, then a vicious storm blasts through, dropping the temps by 40degrees (I do not… Continue Reading →

Hermès Eau de Rhubarbe Écarlate

Spring maybe. Sigh. At least the sun is out and on village walks I’ve seen a female pheasant and numerous rabbits. If they are all happy to be out and about we’re getting there. Reflexology, haircut, new Turkish deli in… Continue Reading →

Veil by Oliver + Co (now Avant-Garden Lab)

Heya Posse, I’m not sure if this is even available anymore. Avant-Garden Lab was having a really big sale late last year and I’d been in touch with owner/perfumer Oliver Valverde so he could send me some product. Sadly it… Continue Reading →

The reference Immortelle: Annick Goutal Sables

Portia talked about immortelle in a recent post and that sent me off to Surrender to Chance for a few samples (including the one he bought- coming in a future review.) But for me the GOAT. the original, the reference… Continue Reading →

From the Vault: Malle Eau de Magnolia

I grew up (and spent much of my adult life) in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., which JFK famously described as “a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm.”* (In case it’s unclear: that’s not a compliment.) It certainly felt… Continue Reading →

Grazing

Mother Nature is still feeling obstinate and it’s not quite full spring here. Lot of wind. Each day I have to collect twigs in the garden either blown down by the wind or dropped by the birds. Anyway, I’ve been… Continue Reading →

Immortelle Solaire by Les Indemodables 2025

Hi there Perfume Posse. Scrolling the NEW page at Surrender To Chance I came across the newest Les Indemodables, it’s called Immortelle Solaire. Not sure about you but the word immortelle immediately piques my interest. Ever since Annick Goutal’s Sables… Continue Reading →