Pumpkins, Spice, and the Not-So-Nice

Well we got through another Hallowe’en.  That day is a big, big deal in our little neck of the woods because West Hollywood closes off Santa Monica Boulevard for the legendary Hallowe’en Carnivale. It started as kind of a local… Continue Reading

Spritz Week at Chez Portia

Hiya Posse, I thought instead of a review this week I’d note the things I wore and what to. We are in Spring in Sydney so both Northern and Southern hemispheres are hitting shoulder seasons. I find the crossover of… Continue Reading

Absolutely Maybe: Guerlain Les Absolus

Okay, so it’s been hot here. Flirting with the 90’s and a bit humid. Hardly as hot as the Valley or Palm Springs (or Valdosta or even Park Avenue) but hot enough for me to go “eh” at the idea… Continue Reading

Le Flacon Sac for Guerlain L’art & La Matière

OK Posse, I know I’m behind the eight ball here but we don’t have it in Oz yet. I found, on the Guerlain France site, their new Le Flacon Sac! Released adjacent to the L’art & La Matière series and… Continue Reading

Bogie Doesn’t Approve: 3 Gardenias

Well, he at least doesn’t approve of it when Joel Cairo scents his visiting card with it- and yes, I would bet that Joel would have a visiting card. Nothing as tacky as a business card for him. As for… Continue Reading

Jasmin Bonheur by Guerlain

Hey there Posse. Jasmin Bonheur is a 2022 addition to the Guerlain L’Art & La Matiere collection. My 1ml spray sample came from Surrender To Chance. I will tell you straight up that Guerlain have priced themselves well out of… Continue Reading

Samsara by Guerlain vintage EdT and extrait

Hey Posse peeps, I madly love Samsara by Guerlain and have a bunch of vintage EdP, EdT and extrait hoarded. You may have read me talk about being a Guerlain squirt bitch as one of my first jobs and buying… Continue Reading