Summer Rerun: Andy Tauer Hyacinth and a Mechanic

Well, this one is actually kind of a rerun of a rerun of a rerun, since it dates back so long. But it starts with ennui. I do have things sitting on my desk that I should be looking at.… Continue Reading →

Whirlwind London 2023

Hey Posse. Yes, it was a grand secret. Two birthdays kept totally secret from the celebrators. There was a super secret fly in by a couple of friends. A couple of perfumes dates and the most lavish London I’ve ever… Continue Reading →

Iris Eyes Again, Lutens Iris Silver Mist, Malle Iris Poudre & Jovan Tropical Iris

So, I had earlier written something like iris didn’t agree with me. I should have learned from life that I should never write that about practically anything because in some way I will inevitably run across some version of said… Continue Reading →

April New Idea 2023

Woo Hoo! Let’s see how my month went for April New Idea 2023. It’s only four months and I found myself really pining for the collection. Taking three days off after London and making sure I got to spritz from… Continue Reading →

Souvenir de Malmaison by DSH Perfumes

Hey Posse! Just rediscovered my DSH Perfumes Souvenir de Malmaison sample in the New Idea 2023 grand sample/decant use. Most of them are relegated to a 2 line explanation but something this lovely needs a whole post. Here’s what the DSH… Continue Reading →

Rosy Outlook: SL Rose de Nuit, Atelier des Ors Rose Omeyyade and Tom Ford Rose Prick

It is not exactly a state secret that I love roses. I know they’re almost the cliché of the flower world but I love them in all of their permutations: the big jammy spicy ones with blooms practically bigger than… Continue Reading →

Rose Omeyyade by Atelier des Ors

Rose Omeyyade Atelier des Ors

Hey Posse. Essence Milan has been happening again. Jin and I went along way back in the dark ages . Atelier des Ors was one of the brands that really stood out at the time. They were new, had a… Continue Reading →