Diptyque Limited Edition candle Encre

Happy autumn. It’s pouring rain here with gale force winds through the evening. My weird neighbours’ chimney divested a supporting piece of wood (which looked like it was petrified) into a plant in the back garden this afternoon. At least… Continue Reading

Spritz Week at Chez Portia

Hiya Posse, I thought instead of a review this week I’d note the things I wore and what to. We are in Spring in Sydney so both Northern and Southern hemispheres are hitting shoulder seasons. I find the crossover of… Continue Reading

Innocence Lost? Detchema by Revillon

I heard of Detchema waaaay back in the 70’s when I read “Rosemary’s Baby” where it’s a major plot point (spoilers ahead for the three of you who never read the book, saw the movie, or have been outside) Rosemary… Continue Reading

Bready or Not?

So, this gal I watch on YouTube* was doing a section on weird fragrances and she mentioned Knead, which was done for the Auntie Anne’s brand by the folks at Demeter (makes sense) and is allegedly a dead ringer for… Continue Reading

Binet-Papillon Perfumes

So. I was quite excited to write about this brand – and I’ll share the story below. But, on day 5 of my covid infection (ie, Saturday) I sprayed on the last of the Binet-Papillon fragrances I’d chosen to write… Continue Reading

Volupté by Oscar de la Renta

Heya Posse. A bottle that has been in the wardrobe for years and I rediscovered while looking for something else is Volupté by Oscar de la Renta. It’s a crazy shaped bottle and the cap never wants to go on… Continue Reading

Jet Setting: Le Labo Dubai, Shanghai and Miami exclusives

Well, it’s that time of year again. For a limited time you can get, if you’re a mind to, the city exclusives at your local Le Labo or at their website. This is a once-a-year thing and I am a… Continue Reading