Decants: Portia Gets Sniffing

Hey Posse. DECANTS! The excitement and bane of my existence. Obviously, I want to get my sniff on as much as possible. That also leaves the conundrum: wear samples/decants or wear favourites? So it’s been a conscious decision to wear… Continue Reading

Babylon by Penhaligon’s

Hi there Posse. Due to the pandemic we are getting a rush of releases in Australia that should have happened in 2019/20. Babylon by Penhaligon’s took me by surprise and I thought I’d share it with you today. We just… Continue Reading

Lava Rose by Strangers Parfumerie

Hey Posse. Strangers Parfumerie has pretty much passed me by. I think it’s snob value. Because they’re so basic on the presentation and are extremely well priced I thought they must be crap. Well, it’s not the first time I’ve… Continue Reading

Patchouli Patch by L’Artisan Parfumeur

Hey Posse. I mentioned recently that Patchouli Patch had been getting some love around here. Then I noticed that there was no post here on the Posse about it, ever. What a surprise. then I got to thinking that some… Continue Reading

Red Tobacco by Mancera

Hi Posse, Red Tobacco is from the French brand Mancera. This crew has had a lot of success with the frag bros so many other perfumistas ignore it. I definitely thin k that’s a mistake, there are some gems hidden… Continue Reading

Shams Oud by Memo Paris

Hey Posse. Looking for a summer oudh? An oudh that hardly smells oudhy but uses its depths to create shadow and let the light shine brighter? Shams Oud by Memo Paris apparently literally means sunshine oudh or sunlit oudh. I… Continue Reading

Neela Vermeire Creations 10 Years

Hey Posse. Can you believe that Neela Vermeire Creations first three perfumes were previewed and released in 2011? How is that even possible? It seems like only yesterday. Since then I have bought at least one bottle of every scent,… Continue Reading