Oud by Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or

Woo Hoo Posse! Continuing the month of trawling through my lovely husband Jin’s fragrant wardrobe today. This was the most expensive bottle I’d ever purchased at the time. It was Jin’s birthday or our anniversary or somewhere such. While shopping… Continue Reading

Yes, I am whining. Again.

I do have things sitting here waiting for me to review but it’s hot and I’m lazy. Yes, I know that it’s not as hot in West Hollywood this morning as it is in say Wauwatosa or even West Adams.… Continue Reading

In the Woods: Naomi Goodsir

So, there I was, minding my own business, rifling through Carolyn’s newest LuckyScent sample order (with her permission but without my reading glasses on), giving things a nice anonymous low-stakes spritz. And then it happened – that all-too-rare moment of:… Continue Reading

Halston Classic (Women) and Clinique Aromatics Elixir

Well, it’s still quite warm but not insane. No rain for weeks but a half hour this morning. Like Mother Nature having a bit of a laugh. We’ve yet to come under a hosepipe ban but we’ll see. The tuberose… Continue Reading

Bombay Bling by Neela Vermeire Creations

Hey Perfume Posse. Yes, I’m still rifling through Jin’s cupboard and came across one of the scents that I identify with him. It’s his alone. I’ve smelt it on others but no-one wears Bombay Bling with the same easy panache… Continue Reading

Cheap & Cheerful: In the Heat

Well the heat is on. It’s still not as bad as some other parts of the world, the nation, or even the Los Angeles Metroplex. But it’s hot, and for us, humid. So in addition to whining I reach for… Continue Reading

Summer Skincare in the Heat

As I finish this up on Monday we’ve just gotten a new prime minister. We’ve had a number of them in the past few years. Anyway, one must remain hopeful. I prefer being able to change leaders when needed. Our… Continue Reading