Roses Vanille by Mancera

Hey there Posse! Now that I’ve worked out that Australia is heading towards summer and you lot up north are heading towards the cold I think today’s perfume choice will be perfectly cosy and cuddly for the deep freeze. Mancera… 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

Jet Setting: Le Labo Dubai, Shanghai and Miami exclusives

Well, it’s that time of year again. For a limited time you can get, if you’re a mind to, the city exclusives at your local Le Labo or at their website. This is a once-a-year thing and I am a… Continue Reading

Compare and Contrast: SL versus Shiseido Féminité du bois

Well the heat is still on here. It’s supposed to drop about 20 degrees or so by the time this posts which will be a welcome relief. I am lucky enough to have central air in my present abode and… Continue Reading

Summer Rerun: Féminité du Bois

Well I got nothing. I lazed away the holiday and now I have to rely on a rerun. This one is from PST about a rare bargain I found in Little Tokyo back in the day (2007 I believe). Holiday… Continue Reading

A glass half full: Sortilege by Le Gallion

I’m calling this one half full because when I went to Neiman Marcus to sample the new version they were out. All was not in vain since I did pick up a lovely Moulton Brown bath goo in Rhubarb. So… Continue Reading

Absolutely Maybe: Guerlain Les Absolus

Okay, so it’s been hot here. Flirting with the 90’s and a bit humid. Hardly as hot as the Valley or Palm Springs (or Valdosta or even Park Avenue) but hot enough for me to go “eh” at the idea… Continue Reading