Jasmin et Cigarette by Etat Libre d’Orange

Hi Posse. Jasmin et Cigarette was on my radar long before I ever tried it. What a terrific name. It conjured such beautiful opposites in my brain. Then when I tried it the surprise at how springlike it is was excellent.… Continue Reading

Thunks: Keep ‘Em Coming

Hi posse. So I’ve had a bit of a week. Well really it’s closer to a fortnight, that I’ve made a conscious effort to finish (thunk) some near empty things in the collection. This is across bath & shower, candles,… Continue Reading

Petroleum by Histoires de Parfums

Hi Posse, Weird assed perfumes only perfumistas could love? Yes please. I have a bunch of the here. Mostly they don’t get much wear but get brought out for sniffs and at-home journeys. It feels like a luxury to own… Continue Reading

Vetyver by Le Galion

Hey there Posse Peeps, The guys sent me a Press bottle of Vetyver when I shopped in their end of year sale. I think to show me how the new formula smells. VERY bloody exciting. You know how much I… Continue Reading

Tanger by Ormonde Jayne

Hi Posse, Last year at a Libertine/Agence de Parfum season launch we were having to do it through ZOOM so they sent us a book and a heap of new releases. We only had an hour to get all our… Continue Reading

Mousse Arashiyama by Le Jardin Retrouve 2021

Hey Posse. Just before the holidays I was sent a sample of Mousse Arashiyama by Le Jardin Retrouvé. I put it on my desk and then lost it. A few times I made desultory searches for it and I told… Continue Reading

Five O’Clock Au Gingembre Serge Lutens

Hey Posse, Five O’Clock Au Gingembre is my all time most worn Serge Lutens fragrance. I’m into my second bottle, and that’s saying quite a lot considering the amount of fragrance in this apartment. I wore it on Xmas Day… Continue Reading