Rock the Myrrh by Dries Van Noten

Heya Posse, Rock the Myrrh by Dries Van Noten came out in 2022 and I tried it last year on a day in Melbourne with the below pictured bunch of fragrance loving superstars Anna Maria, Margeaux and Rob Blandford. We… Continue Reading

Rainy Days and…

You didn’t think you would escape me talking weather too, did you? No we have not had anything (knock wood) like the spectacular storms lashing the Midwest with torrential rain, tornadoes, and Kardashian-sized hail while the East coast digs out… Continue Reading

Galbanum Blues

Posse – like so many parts of the world right now, we’re experiencing WILDNESS!  80F days, so hot it starts to wilt the tulips and daffodils, then a vicious storm blasts through, dropping the temps by 40degrees (I do not… Continue Reading

Hermès Eau de Rhubarbe Écarlate

Spring maybe. Sigh. At least the sun is out and on village walks I’ve seen a female pheasant and numerous rabbits. If they are all happy to be out and about we’re getting there. Reflexology, haircut, new Turkish deli in… Continue Reading

Veil by Oliver + Co (now Avant-Garden Lab)

Heya Posse, I’m not sure if this is even available anymore. Avant-Garden Lab was having a really big sale late last year and I’d been in touch with owner/perfumer Oliver Valverde so he could send me some product. Sadly it… Continue Reading

The reference Immortelle: Annick Goutal Sables

Portia talked about immortelle in a recent post and that sent me off to Surrender to Chance for a few samples (including the one he bought- coming in a future review.) But for me the GOAT. the original, the reference… Continue Reading

From the Vault: Malle Eau de Magnolia

I grew up (and spent much of my adult life) in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., which JFK famously described as “a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm.”* (In case it’s unclear: that’s not a compliment.) It certainly felt… Continue Reading