CounterIrritant

Way back in the Jurassic Era, when Fiorinal (which nauseated me) was the only prescription out there for migraines & cluster headaches, I was sent to a Chinese acupuncturist.  It worked – but it hurt (a very little bit –… Continue Reading

Musette’s Musings – October Edition

Ah, October.  I hate October. Okay, that’s a bit harsh.  Let’s just say October is … challenging.  I’m diurnal, not a fan of the cold & dark (which is why I live in the balmy Midwest 😉  and the onset… Continue Reading

What’s a Beach?

Beach noun an expanse of sand or pebbles along a shore. the part of the shore of an ocean, sea, large river, lake, etc., washed by the tide or waves. the area adjacent to a seashore: We’re vacationing at the… Continue Reading

Amouage Renaissance Collection NEW!

Hey Posse, OOOOOH! There is a shitload of new releases from the mass-time giant. The most exciting for me is the Amouage Renaissance Collection. Four brand new fragrances totally created under the new directorship team. Luckily for me I was… Continue Reading

Home.

Home. 8pm on a weeknight, as we head into September.  It’s still light – but it’s a changeling light, hinting towards darker days to come and by 8:30 it’s solidly dark.  I’ve taken The Girl for her postprandial walk and… Continue Reading

Bois Bleu by Robert Piguet

Hi Posse, Bois Bleu is almost never talked about. I remember this range coming out because Joe Garces was in charge of Piguet at the time and he did a world tour, meeting fragrance lovers in department stores that carried… Continue Reading

Patchouli 24 by Le Labo

Hi there Posse. Recently I was reminiscing with a perfume buddy about Patchouli 24 because they were wafting it. I had plowed through a decant in the early years of my perfumemista life. My memories are so good, dark, mysterious,… Continue Reading