A Secret Chord

I heard there was a Secret Chord that David played, and it pleased the Lord – Leonard Cohen I’m falling in love with Bill Evans. And Bill Evans is trying to kill me. A casual listener of Mr Evans in… Continue Reading

Retro Lies

Back when we were talking about Jean Nate (and now I’ve gotta hunt up some retro JN cologne) March and several other of The Posse starting yarking about retro scents – not vintage haute couture but the scents that used… Continue Reading

Amouage Beloved… I’m giving a little bit of love away

Amouage Beloved – This is a Grace Kelly/Dina Merrill scent, all elegance and refinement. It’s got that Golden Glow that all Amouage perfumes possess but here the glow is mellower, softer. This woman has been coddled and cosseted, yes – but she’s not stupid and she’s had a fair share of experiences that have left their marks – the marks aren’t severe enough to require “procedure” and they heighten her character. Continue Reading

Tom Ford Private Blend Purple Patchouli

When is patchouli not patchouli? When Tom Ford puts his name on the bottle. I´ve made no secret of my stormy relationship with patchouli, and I don´t think we’ll ever achieve the sort of détente that will allow me to… Continue Reading