Pure Mariposa by Ramón Monegal 2013

Hiya Posse, The Ramón Monegal line, in those incredibly fabulous inkwell bottles that are so heavy and elegant, has some stand out gorgeous fragrances. One of my girlfriends who writes for Olfactoria’s Travels, Sandra, has a bottle of Pure Mariposa… Continue Reading

Arpege by Andre Fraysse for Lanvin 1927

Hiya Perfumed Posse, Arpege has been part of my life since I can remember. One of the Aunties wore it and I have a memory of Mum having a bottle at some stage too, but that might be a confused… Continue Reading

Wave Musk by Mancera 2011

Hiya Posse Peeps, A few years ago one of my besties was in London and happened to be trawling the Selfridge & Co beauty and fragrance floor looking for inspiration and just loving being back home in the UK for… Continue Reading

Sun by Pierre Bourdon for Jil Sander 1989

Hi Posse, Jil Sander can be very hit & miss for me. I haven’t tried the whole line but there were some sporty things that got a little skin time and a couple of the masculines but none grabbed me,… Continue Reading

Ma Dame Rose `n Roll by Jean Paul Gaultier

Hiya Perfumed Posse! Ma Dame Rose `n Roll seems to be one of Jean Paul Gaultier’s forgotten fragrances. It’s rarely talked of on the boards. It seems JPG’s frags are either smash hits that the world goes into a frenzy for… Continue Reading

Olympic Orchids by Ellen Covey

Heya Posse, Tom is sweltering in the heat and can’t think to put a post out this week so I’ve stepped in. Thinking on the spot I thought it might be fun to look at Olympic Orchids again. I really… Continue Reading

Bath and Body Works – Affordable Fragrance

Hiya Posse Peeps, Bath & Body Works are often sneered at by the heavy duty perfumista but I think they are unfairly disliked and love that they bring fragrance on a budget. They have sets so you can layer. Even… Continue Reading