Al Oudh by L’Artisan Parfumeur

Hi there Posse! Remember Al Oudh by L’Artisan? Sure you do. I was happy to see it’s made it to the current bottle, so many have not. (UPDATE: Seems to be gone from the website, replaced by Ode à l’Oudh in… Continue Reading

Hemingway by Masque Milano

Hi there Posse. Way back I tried Hemingway by Masque Milano, it’s actually (homage to) Hemingway but I’ve always called it by the writer’s name only. SOZ Masque crew. Back then I wrote this: OK, if you LOVE vetiver or don’t… Continue Reading

Une Verveine by Obvious Parfums (Wish List Buys)

Heya Posse. A couple of weeks ago I was talking about Une Vanille by Obvious Parfums. That reminded me of one of my Best of 2021 wishlist items; Une Verveine, also by Obvious Parfums. Fortunately, I had to go into town… Continue Reading

Ombre Indigo by Olfactive Studio

Hey there Posse! I have an admission to make. I’ve been doing this weird thing that has me questioning my sanity. I fall in love with a perfume from a spritz, sample or decant. Buy a bottle of said fragrance… Continue Reading

Bali: A week with mates

Hey posse, Yep, Jin and I set off with Kath & Alice for a sun soaked week in Nusa Dua Bali. We had a bunch of travel credit and the deals were unbelievable. Jin got on the case and he… Continue Reading

Eau des Merveilles by Hermes

Hey Posse, I’d like to take a quick moment today to sing the praises of the original Eau des Merveilles by Hermès. I’ve loved it for years and had a decant that I used most of and came back to find… Continue Reading

Une Vanille by Obvious

Hi there Posse! Back in my year end roundup for 2021 I mentioned Une Vervaine by the Obvious brand. Currently I’m working my way through a 3ml Surrender To Chance Une Vanille decant and loving it sick. There’s maybe one wear left… Continue Reading