Memory Lane Monday, sort of: Vanille Absolument (but you’ll always be Havana to me)

Ah, you always remember your first perfume loves. And especially your first niche perfume loves. The year was 2009 and I had been happily sampling various scents from decanters for a year or two, but not quite yet with the… Continue Reading

L’Artisan Tea for Two (by Derek)

My name is Derek, and like many of you my life is guided by my nose. It started as a child: my mother would allow me to help choose the fabric softener and detergent we purchased. On each trip I… Continue Reading

Top Ten Perfumes of Winter!

As we are hitting mid-winter, the Holidays are over, and winter fatigue is setting in, instead of sitting around like Medusa, Stheno and Euryale – fighting over our one Gorgon tooth, eye and nose – we decided to be more,… Continue Reading