“Complex but Lighthearted” That headline is not one most associate with an Amouage attar – but Amouage Al Mas Attar breaks the normal ‘amouage attar’ mold, with its lighthearted notes of clary sage and lily of the valley, underpinned by orange blossom.… Continue Reading
I’m having the hardest time accepting that it’s 4degrees warmer (WARMER) in Central IL than in Santa Barbara CA. Let’s ignore the fact that we’re 2 hours ahead – the sun set awhile ago (not that we had much in… Continue Reading
by Who Loves a Good Blade, Baby! ….I never liked the story of Madame Butterfly. It’s a beautiful opera and I understand the elemental idea and emotion but, given what type of emotion usually grips me, while everyone… Continue Reading
by Musette the Anxious Since the ‘publish’ thingydoodle boogered up the schedule, we are going to continue this chat through Monday! I have been in a state of high anxiety for a LONG time – and most of it is… Continue Reading
by Musette, who is craving some chocolate layer cake. I remember the first time. I was in Saks, back in the Joy/Paris/Poison days…. Diane was helping me, as I considered a purchase of Joy (remember when it was The… Continue Reading
by Musette the Mystified I was going to write about chocolate and flowers today but I can’t. I need your help, my dearest Posse. Here’s the scoop: After months of lobbying, my company has been invited to a very… Continue Reading
Don’t forget to visit Olfactarama today for more interesting conversation with Brian Pera and Andy Tauer on their film/perfume collaboration! It’s that weirdly wonderful downswing – again. Fog in the mornings, bright sunny days…..rainy evenings. In my City… Continue Reading