Five Jasmines

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

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

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

Spring Fling: Sarah Horowitz Perfect Pairing

Well leave it to me to write about a Spring duo when it’s almost summer and a weekend (I am writing this on Mother’s Day while dog sitting) with temps well into the 90’s. Well better late than never, say… Continue Reading

Decant Demolition 2025 April

Hey Hey Posse, Gosh, already we are four months into Decant Demolition 2025. A third of the way through. 39ml of decants emptied! Now it’s up to you to comment your way into a chance at a US$50 Surrender To… Continue Reading

Fleurissimo by Creed

Hi Posse crew, Recently I grabbed this Creed Fleurissimo decant from Surrender to Chance (yes, they are my friends). For some reason I thought it was DCd. NOPE! It’s still available. Even FragranceNet has it for a decent price (not… 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