Life Can Be Overwhelming (Off Topic)

Hi there Posse Peeps. We are almost completely off topic today, just a little perfume at the end. Life Can Be Overwhelming. Just existing can sometimes feel like too much. In the last few weeks though I’ve seen how life… Continue Reading →

India and Nepal 2025 (Travel Perfumes)

Heya Crew, Jin and I are off again this week. I’ll be reading all your comments but might take a moment to reply in spotty Indian WiFi. This year Jin wanted to get back to India to see Ghats and… Continue Reading →

Sovereign by Le Galion

Hi there Posse. Most of us have such large collections that we are often a finding old favourites while searching for something else. This usually means giving it a wear and then putting it back in its box till next… Continue Reading →

Eau Folle by Le Galion NEW! NEW! NEW! 2025

Hello Posse Crew! I’ve just realized that the Le Galion gents Nicolas and Enno gave me a travel size of their brand new offering Eau Folle when we caught up last month in Paris! So cool. It’s their brand newest… Continue Reading →

Paris 2025 (Portia & Jin Adventures)

Hey there Posse Peeps! Phew. Home is very quiet again after gallivanting around the world and then having a very special guest in Australia for a few weeks. Paris 2025 in the very early springtime was glorious. Yes, it’s everything… Continue Reading →

Spritz Week at Chez Portia

Hiya Posse, I thought instead of a review this week I’d note the things I wore and what to. We are in Spring in Sydney so both Northern and Southern hemispheres are hitting shoulder seasons. I find the crossover of… Continue Reading →

L’Astre by Le Galion (Ava Gardner’s bespoke scent)

Hi there Posse, I bought L’Astre by Le Galion at retail from Fragrances and Art in 2023 as a reward for getting September (I think) New Idea 2023 done right. The thing is though, we were travelling so much last… Continue Reading →