Le Sel d’Issey by Issey Miyake

Hi there Posse, You are definitely in the dog days of summer up in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s another summer leaning beauty that you may have missed. I remember trying it when it was first released and LOVING it but… Continue Reading →

Tragedy by Marissa Zappas

This one is long overdue and going to be kind of brief. Some of you know that my “godchild” is a performer and actress on the Downtown NY Scene. She staged a show a while ago called “Tragedy” about life… Continue Reading →

Carded Samples Portia Sniffed August 2026

OK Posse! There have been dozens of carded samples on or around my desk for ages. Some of them may have been sitting here for years. Yes, that is the kind of messy MoFo you’re dealing with. Today I thought… Continue Reading →

Hot N Heavy: Oils by Attar Bazaar

The heat is still on and seems like it’s going to be here for the month. Which is kind of stinky (sometimes literally) because I am a big fan of “May Grey” and it’s sister, June Gloom. Which should be… Continue Reading →

Yes, I am whining. Again.

I do have things sitting here waiting for me to review but it’s hot and I’m lazy. Yes, I know that it’s not as hot in West Hollywood this morning as it is in say Wauwatosa or even West Adams.… Continue Reading →

Boss Orange for Men by Hugo Boss

Hey Posse! You’ll know the name Rodrigo Flores-Roux. As close to perfume royalty as such a title could offer. Over 200 perfumes signed by him and counting. Celebrating its 15th year but now only available through the discounters, very reasonably… Continue Reading →

Summer Rerun: Tabac Original by Maurer & Wirtz

This weekend I actually did some chores. Cleaning and rearranging stuff and going through clothing to get rid of things that don’t fit anymore. I will also try to keep in check the smug look I will give myself when… Continue Reading →