Gardenia, Again
First off a bit if news: Last week I wrote about Sarah Horowitz’ new scent Super Bloom and hoped she would add it to her line for keeps. Well, looks like she did! Great news! Well having tried one of… Continue Reading
Neela Vermeire Creations
Eshal by Neela Vermeire Creations 2025
Hey Posse, Yes, I know Tom did an Eshal post recently but I just collected mine from Neela in person last month. You all want a second opinion, right? We perfumistas LOVE to get different imagery about the same perfume.… Continue Reading
Paris 2025 (Portia & Jin Adventures)
Hey there Posse Peeps! Phew. Home is very quiet again after gallivanting around the world and then having a very special guest in Australia for a few weeks. Paris 2025 in the very early springtime was glorious. Yes, it’s everything… Continue Reading
Tuberose Cubed: Neela Vermeire Eshal and Rogue Champs Lunaires (plus two)
So I finally got off my butt and went to ScentBar. You would think that this was as if I was going to Wyoming instead of a mile or so down Beverly Boulevard. Wyoming, on foot. In the snow. But… Continue Reading
Spritz Week at Chez Portia
Hiya Posse, I thought instead of a review this week I’d note the things I wore and what to. We are in Spring in Sydney so both Northern and Southern hemispheres are hitting shoulder seasons. I find the crossover of… Continue Reading
Celebrant? Scented Celebrant?
Hiya Posse Peeps, I’m not sure if I filled you in. In 2024 I’ll be studying to become a celebrant. For over 20 years mates and businesses have been asking me to do the course. I’m not entirely sure why… Continue Reading
Crap Presents Syndrome Reset
Hi there Posse. Welcome to the new year. 2023 is upon us. You’ve survived the silly season, congratulations. Did you suffer Crap Presents Syndrome? Were your gifters just grabbing whatever they could on December 23/4 that came in an easily… Continue Reading