Serge Lutens is Not Your Bitch

Serge Lutens is not my perfume bitch.  Neither is Chanel or Guerlain or Dior.  They don’t have to make the perfume I want them to make or think they should be making.  They make a bottle, and if I like… Continue Reading

Chanel Cristalle Eau Verte – perfume review

EDITED TO ADD: There is one of those uber expensive Guerlain La Fontaine Imperiale with Mon Precieux Nectar inside thingies on Ebay .  Notes are orange blossom, jasmine, bitter almond, wood, vanilla and musk.  If it’s reasonable in the end,… Continue Reading

Chanel Eau de Cologne

The nice thing about being a sample fiend is, if I root around long enough, chances are I´ll find either the perfume I´m looking for or I will be surprised and excited about something I´d overlooked or dismissed.  This time… Continue Reading

Best Perfumes of 2008

Best Perfumes of 2008 The first thing that hit us when we went to pull this Best Perfumes of 2008 list together is the monumental number of fragrances released in 2008, many of which we have yet to smell, even though… Continue Reading

Chanel in Beige

First, I want to add my thanks to Anita and Shelley for all of their hard work in planning the Chicago event. It was a blast, rain and all, and such a great group of people in all. Truly a… Continue Reading

February Posse Scent Club – Part II

Hopefully our little DNS problems have resolved and all of ya’ll are back now, yes?  Best description of the week about a scent comes from my nephew:  “Smells like vanilla ice cream and Harleys.”  If you can guess which scent… Continue Reading

Tuesday’s Treasures

As we often tell y’all, some days you’re just not sure what perfumes to write about, and there’s just no cohesive few that go together for a review or thoughts… and, hey!  today’s one of those days. With notes of buckwheat,… Continue Reading