Parfums de Marly Les Extraits

Heya Posse! Last year I dropped into Sydney’s Parfums de Marly flagship store in our historic and beautiful Strand Arcade. Michael is the manager there and I’ve known him for decades. He’s a lovely guy, still deeply connected to the… Continue Reading

Three Lindens

A couple of weeks ago I asked about linden fragrance recommendations, and y’all delivered! Here’s the first three, which I got from Surrender to Chance, and other samples are coming via … somewhere (Scent Splits, maybe?) It’s been like an… Continue Reading

Un Jardin Sous La Mer by Hermes 2026 NEW! NEW!

Hey There Posse! Last week I dropped into our Sydney stand alone Hermes. The concierge is a friend of mine. As Eve, Jenny and I were walking by he smiled so brightly we went in. I was glad to have… Continue Reading

Summer rerun: LUSH(er) Life

This weekend was the Gilmore car show at The Farmer’s Market next to The Grove. For some reason I thought I would go even though that place on a Saturday is a nightmare. For those of you who have never… Continue Reading

OH NO! I’m in the Bubble Bath

Hey there Posse. Normally my posts are written in advance and I have a couple spare. Life has been so hectic that this is currently not the case. I’ve been nearly sub,erged in a bubble bath for 90 minutes and… Continue Reading

Smells like Democracy

Well, today is election day here in California and it wouldn’t be an election without drama. The gubernatorial race you likely have heard of already. It’s a weird all-in primary where the top two vote getters will be on the… Continue Reading

Secret Tryst by Fragrance Du Bois

Hiya Posse, I know you lot in the Northern Hemisphere are warming up weather wise BUT sometimes you need a warmer fragrance for chill evenings or adventures. Also, nothing says dressed up like a rich, thick and luscious patch/amber with… Continue Reading