Kondo-ing my garden

Reading March’s post about Marie Kondo and what to keep/what to cull brought to mind my garden, and the changes I hope to make to it in the coming months.   I have not read any of Marie Kondo’s work… Continue Reading

Happy Valentine’s Day week

Howdy, all you lovely Posse folks. I just recently realized that Valentine’s Day is upon us later this week. So I’m wondering, what’s a sweet, spicy and/or chocolatey scent that might hit the spot on the big red heart day… Continue Reading

Eau No! Hermès Eau d’Hermès

Eau d’Hermès is a scent that although I enjoyed heartily, I don’t think I ever owned a full bottle. That is until now. Unfortunately, I think it’s been reformulated and rather neutered. The version I remember is a cumin heavy… Continue Reading

Mitsouko 100 Years

Hello Posse! Mitsouko is the most talked about fragrance currently on the scentbloggosphere. 100 years is a real feat in the 21st century where so much is about new and so little is about history. You probably know the history. Matvey… Continue Reading

Scent By Alexis: American Perfumer Interviews

Hi there Posse. Recently I introduced you all to a new business called American Perfumer. The name says it all. Independent Artisan American Perfumers being put on display so you can find a large selection of them in one spot.… Continue Reading

Cloon Keen Castana

Okay, that was a complete bust on the Cloon Keen Castana.  It was okay, more masculine than would work for me  – which usually isn’t a deal breaker – not enough chestnut. Heavy sigh I really want something new that… Continue Reading

Provisions

Hey, there’s a quiz at the end! New year, new me, right?  I get very comfortable in my habits, and sometimes I have to rock the boat a little. I still remember that magical day in 2002 when I discovered… Continue Reading