Guerlain Les Secrets de Sophie

I´m in the middle of a work project and the twins are underfoot this week, so this post is going to be a quickie.  Let´s talk about Guerlain´s Les Secrets de Sophie, a limited edition (natch) white floral with a… Continue Reading

High on the 68

First, let me announce the winner of the Benefit sample set –  Pattie!   Contact Us with your address, thanks. Well – the weather is warm, sort of, and I think we’re really ready – in spirit if not in body… Continue Reading

Mitsouko Fleur de Lotus

Look at that picture.  Gaze at it.  Take it all in.  Stare at it, dwell on it, let your eyes roam like wandering slugs from top to bottom.  Then feel free to join me in my initial reaction upon hearing… Continue Reading

Cats and Dogs

Please welcome back our guest poster, Anita/Musette! Chicago.  Perfume.  Howling winds and rain.  Must be a trend… I slithered down Michigan Avenue into a couple of my regular haunts to dry off and see what’s new. Guerlain had me hyperventilating; … Continue Reading

Guerlain Tiaré Mimosa, Cherry Blossom

A review of Guerlain Tiaré Mimosa, Cherry Blossom. Continue Reading

Friday Guest Post: Skank!

By Musette Please welcome frequent commenter, motorcycle queen, Chicago Scent-sation goddess and today’s guest blogger — Musette! Jane Russell.  Voluptuous, earthy beauty.  She was never the delicate princess, never the waif, never rescued by the prince.  Jane wasn´t flitting across… Continue Reading

Amouage Lyric Woman and Man – smoldering spiced rose review

Moving on to one of the most beautiful rose/incense/vanilla (take your pick) entries in forever, dahlinks, Amouage Lyric Woman, consisting of bergamot, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, rose, angelica, jasmine, ylang ylang, geranium, orris, oakmoss, musk, wood, patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean and… Continue Reading