By Ann Now that we’re this far into June, it seems that pretty much everyone is out of school. And seeing all the kids out and about got me reminiscing about growing up in Florida, and what scents might have… Continue Reading
My name is Derek, and like many of you my life is guided by my nose. It started as a child: my mother would allow me to help choose the fabric softener and detergent we purchased. On each trip I… Continue Reading
While I was doing last-minute research for the Cuir Fetiche post, I learned of the passing of Jean-Francois Laporte, the visionary behind Sisley, L’Artisan and Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier (MP&G) among others. His contribution to the perfume world… Continue Reading
I took one perfume with me on my trip. It’s one I’ve been yapping about off and on for months, and that I keep putting on. Most of you can probably guess it, but I’ll give the person who guesses… Continue Reading
I was sure – so very sure – that I would love Eau Duelle. It had everything going for it, including Diptyque and the notes listed. And yet I didn’t love it. I wasn’t going to bother with L’Artisan Coeur… Continue Reading
I had a different post contemplated for today, but since Patty announced a drawing yesterday for samples of the new, hotly-anticipated L’Artisan Nuit de Tubereuse, I thought I’d revisit it. As you may remember, I got to try a dab… Continue Reading
So. Having spent the last week+ killing everyone around me with Serge, and longing for the snow to melt, I rooted around on my shelves for things I’ve bought (and neglected) in the spring-is-just-around-the-corner category — subcategory: berries as in… Continue Reading