Francis Kurkdjian Lumiere Noire Femme and Homme

So.  Ever have those moments in your life where you look up, shake your head a couple of times and realize that you are living the life of your dreams, even though it doesn’t look exactly like what you thought… Continue Reading

Francis Kurkdjian perfumes

This is  PSA – never use Vonage – Vonage sucks.  Somehow they sneaked in, and I may have just missed it, a two-year agreement for their service, which they charge a $49.99 early cancellation fee for. That’s not even the… Continue Reading

Serge Lutens Fourreau Noir

Serge Lutens Fourreau Noir has notes of tonka bean, lavender, musk, smoky notes.  Well, you know Serge loves to give us lots and lots of particulars on his newest creation.  *rolls eyes*  Let’s assume his next scent will be released… Continue Reading

Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire – Cologne Noire and Lys Carmin

We have come to the last two in this series. Notes of lily, ylang, vanilla, sandalwood and peppercorns compose Lys Carmin. The name is very apt. This is a spiced-up lily.  I get used to the more common pristine, virgin’ish… Continue Reading

Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire – Part 2

I got my hands on another sampler pack of the Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire perfumes, so we will have a draw today for two sets of samples of all six of the Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinare… Continue Reading

Serge Lutens is Not Your Bitch

Serge Lutens is not my perfume bitch.  Neither is Chanel or Guerlain or Dior.  They don’t have to make the perfume I want them to make or think they should be making.  They make a bottle, and if I like… Continue Reading