July New Idea 2023

Woo Hoo! Let’s see how my month went for July New Idea 2023. Well! We have flown past the halfway mark. I won’t lie to you, this month has been a hard slog. My enthusiasm has waned and I’m spending… Continue Reading

Frederic Malle Synthetic Jungle, Le Parfum de Therese and Uncut Gem

Frederic Malle is a house that I do really like, as a matter of fact it is my second favorite of the houses formerly known as “niche” (you can’t be niche and owned by a giant corporation, which seems to… Continue Reading

Ulysses by Siuno Perfumes

Hey Posse! We have a brand new perfume house from Australia. Very small. My beautiful buddy Roxana Villa introduced me to the owner Amanda Thompson (virtually). I asked her to send me a sample. Under the strict idea that if… Continue Reading

Soivohle Atelier 40% Closeout Sale

Hey there Posse! I thought you all might like to know that Liz Zorn is having a fabulous SALE to clear out store stock. Here’s the skinny. Many are already sold out and there are limited sizes in the ones… Continue Reading

June New Idea 2023

Woo Hoo! Let’s see how my month went for June New Idea 2023. Gosh, I’m powering g through these samples and decants. It’s starting to really look like it’s making a difference. Extra space is a very good thing. It… Continue Reading

Birthdays, Beauty Events, and More Whining..

Well, first off, a bit of news: I received an email from Serge Lutens reading that Datura Noir and Clair de Musc have been resurrected in the form of bell jars, available to order from the mothership at $305 for… Continue Reading

Queen by Boujee Bougies 2023

Hi Posse! Last month in London I went out to Leighton Buzzard to see the Olfaction crew, Nick Gilbert and Pia Long. They very thoughtfully gave me some decants to go away and explore. When they released the Boujee Bougies candle range… Continue Reading