Summertime!

We will just call this one a rehash, or a trip down memory lane. It’s July and we are now firmly in the grip of summer here in LA. A grip that is not as firm as it is in… Continue Reading

Hey, I wasn’t bored! Scent sampling.

The weather is gorgeous, my favorite time of year here – warm, sunny and dry with occasional monsoon season rains. I’m in a good mood and my nose seems to be functioning reasonably well, so I’ve done some random sampling… Continue Reading

Not Tom Ford …

So, July. We’re out of our most recent mini heat wave and moving, by late this week, into number 3 of the summer. I went into town for a haircut, which was fun. A seriously snarky chat with hairdresser about… Continue Reading

Decant Demolition 2025 June

Hey Hey Posse, Decant Demolition 2025 June edition is a wash out. SORRY! With everything else going on I just did not get to finish even one decant. Decant Demolition 2025 June My Decant Demolition Challenge For Decant Demolition 2025 I’ll… Continue Reading

Sometimes we forget.. 3 by Parfums de Nicolai

I am sometimes forgetful. I apparently ordered and received these samples from Surrender to Chance back in March, probably since I had just then reviewed a couple three of others from Parfums de Nicolai. And then promptly forgot about them… Continue Reading

Man Candy* combos

*because I like men – and they like these combos.  YMMV but tbh erryone seems to like these – on errybody!     Posse!  It’s STUPID HOT! where I live.  Mid-90s… 10000% humidity.  These weird, tropical deluges that seem to… Continue Reading

Neela Vermeire Créations Eshal

We’re in the midst of another mini heat wave. As this post goes up I have my French lesson ‘in town’ on a day when I’d rather stay at home in front of the fan. Needs must. And yes, I… Continue Reading