Lily of the Valley by Penhaligon’s

Lily of the Valley by Penhaligon's

Hey Posse Peeps! There’s been a lot of talk of thunking lately around on APJ. I’m not sure where it originated but it’s such a brilliant idea. Thunk is the sound an empty vial, decant or bottle makes when it… Continue Reading

Rose Royale by Parfum de Nicolai 2017

Rose Royale Parfums de Nicolaï

Hi Posse! PHEW! That’s Xmas done & dusted around here. I really need to get talking about something unrelated in any way. There has been a manufacturers carded sample floating around my desk for a while. It came with a… Continue Reading

HOLIDAY GIVING 2018!

Hey Posse! There’s so much going on, almost all the religions, cults, sects etc are having some kind of event currently or coming up. The more I learn about the world around me since my VERY Roman Catholic upbringing brings… Continue Reading

Alchemy by Aftelier Perfumes (2018 Holiday Re-Issue)

Hi there Posse! Mandy Aftel has recreated the very first Aftelier fragrance and re-issued it as a special, one time only, super exciting Limited Edition. It’s called Alchemy and I was lucky enough to receive a Press Sample. Sometimes the… Continue Reading

St Clair Scents: American Perfumer Interviews

Hi there Posse. Recently I introduced you all to a new business called American Perfumer. The name says it all. Independent Artisan American Perfumers being put on display so you can find a large selection of them in one spot.… Continue Reading

Grenadille d’Afrique by Aedes de Venustas

Grenadille d'Afrique by Aedes de Venustas 2016 Parfumo

Hi there Posse! Aedes de Venustas is an excellent perfume house. They do clever, fun, beautiful and seamlessly crafted fragrances. I try to keep a lookout for everything new they do. So how did I miss Grenadille d’Afrique by Alberto Morillas. He’s the… Continue Reading

Météorites Le Parfum by Guerlain 2018

Météorites Le Parfum by Guerlain 2018 Parfumo

Hi there Posse! Guerlain! The house that has meant so much to me over the decades. My first Squirt Bitch job was for a few brands including Guerlain. Where I learned that Shalimar wasn’t the only choice from the house.… Continue Reading