Cuir de l’Aigle Russe by Oriza L. Legrand 1892 (2015)

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe Oriza L. Legrand Fragrantica

Hey Perfume Posse! Back in 2014 my mate Michael and I did a tour of Europe. Jin was starting a new job so couldn’t get away for 4 weeks. One of the amazing things we did was meet the men… Continue Reading

Open Perfume Thread

So I hunted around in my samples the last few days, trying to find something to write about, and I came up empty of inspiration. Huh.  Anyone tried the newish Serge? I don’t have some of that to try, but… Continue Reading

A gift to Myself – La Via del Profumo

A few months back I was browsing the internet, reading about perfume (what else?) when I remembered Luca Turin’s blog post about ordering a bespoke scent from Dominique Dubrana’s website, AbdesSalaam Attar Perfumes. I loved Turin’s retelling, from mockery of… Continue Reading

Baby, it’s cold outside: Scents to combat Old Man Winter

Brrrr … baby, it’s (been) cold outside, especially if you live in parts of the U.S. and Canada. Old Man Winter has given many of us quite a workout in 2017 and so far into this new year. And I’m… Continue Reading

Une Amourette Roland Mouret

Well after the holiday with I spent in bed witht he flu (did you know dehydration can kill you?) I finally went to ScantBar. I was trying certi things when I was told we’re all in love with the new… Continue Reading

Benghal by Lancome 2007: Watercolour Delight

Benghal by Lancome 2007 Perfect hair PXHere

Hi there Posse. The name Benghal is so evocative that I recently got a decant of this oldie from Lancome. To be honest I’d never even heard of this release and I wonder if it ever made it down to Australia.… Continue Reading

January Grab Bag

I did wind up losing my much loved English Bulldog, Vinnie, a couple of days after Christmas.  He was a great dog, and I was crazy about him.  After I got the Frenchies, who he loved, every day I’d tell… Continue Reading