Solar Lavender by Issey Miyake

Hey there Posse! As you all head into spring in the northern hemisphere I thought we could talk about something aimed at the dudes but in reality perfect for everyone. Solar Lavender, a perfect idea as you all get warmer.… Continue Reading

Playing Hooky

So we finally had one of those glorious SoCal days this Thursday. Sunny, high in the mid 70’s (F, naturally) and with a light breeze. After a few weeks of weather and work I had finally seen most of it… Continue Reading

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

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

Immortelle Solaire by Les Indemodables 2025

Hi there Perfume Posse. Scrolling the NEW page at Surrender To Chance I came across the newest Les Indemodables, it’s called Immortelle Solaire. Not sure about you but the word immortelle immediately piques my interest. Ever since Annick Goutal’s Sables… Continue Reading

Jeffrey Dame Rugir de Gardenia

I honestly can’t remember which of our group first mentioned JD to me (looking back it was VerbenaLuvvr) but I thank them. It was the gateway to JD scents, of which there are a few, and all of the ones… Continue Reading