Oh do you remember the day when we all just lived for the bi-annual release of the new Serge Lutens? What ever happened to that sense of excitement? It was like when Steve Jobs introduced the newest iWhatever. And like… Continue Reading
I blame Musette. And March. And maybe the moon. After all this talk about Hawaiian Tropic and coconut and coconut scents I went cruising the interwebs looking for.. something. A little coconut balm for the soul that wouldn’t involve calories,… Continue Reading
We will just call this one a rehash, or a trip down memory lane. It’s July and we are now firmly in the grip of summer here in LA. A grip that is not as firm as it is in… Continue Reading
I am sometimes forgetful. I apparently ordered and received these samples from Surrender to Chance back in March, probably since I had just then reviewed a couple three of others from Parfums de Nicolai. And then promptly forgot about them… Continue Reading
Well this week is my birthday! I am turning 39 (again) and in celebration of it I’ve decided (well Roxana Villa decided) to give you, Tonstant Weader, a present. Longtime readers know that both Portia and I are big fans… Continue Reading
Hi there Posse. My friends at Headspace, Nicolas and Enno, have just released a brand new fragrance. To celebrate, they have given me a very special giveaway. We’ll get to it further through the post. Nicolas Chabot, you’ll probably recognize… Continue Reading
Well we did Gardenia, so this time I decided to cover another favorite (and other verrrry butch note): jasmine. Jasmine is, to me, as emblematic of Southern California as say, lilac or lily of the valley are of New England.… Continue Reading