The Holidaze

Well, the holidays seem to be coming fast ‘n furious this year. I suppose because this year American Thanksgiving took place later in the month than usual (the last Thursday in November this time was the 28th), so there was… Continue Reading →

What Ever Happened to Miller Harris?

Looking through my stash the other day I happened across a couple of Miller Harris frags- a bottle of Fleurs de Sel I had secreted and one of L’Air du Rien I bought at a ridiculous markdown at, I think,… Continue Reading →

Rainy Tuesday: Vintage Femme by Rochas

Well, we had rain again. Over the weekend and yesterday (Monday) night into today. Once again, I have nothing to complain about except the inconvenience: my building isn’t sliding down a cliff, no trees have collapsed onto the street (knock… Continue Reading →

Vintage Coty Chypre and My Comfort Zone

We have been a bit about our comfort zones, lately, whether staying in them or breaking out of them, or merely musing about how ours may be a little bit different than others and might be decidedly less comforting to… Continue Reading →

Areej Le Dore New Releases – Atlantic Ambergris, Oud Picante, Flux de Fleur and Inverno Russo

Atlantic Ambergris, Oud Picante, Flux de Fleur and Inverno Russo

Areej Le Dore as four new releases –  Atlantic Ambergris, Oud Picante, Flux de Fleur and Inverno Russo.  I have them, I smelled them, and I am in love.  I love what  Russian Adam is doing here – limited batches… Continue Reading →

Amber Perfume – Guide to Best Amber Perfumes

Amber perfume is difficult for me.  There is so much I love about this note – its warmth, the husky voice it speaks with. It’s like Jane Russell in the years after Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and before she did Playtex… Continue Reading →