You musk remember this

Of all the perfume accords, in all the world, musk perfume was the one, in general terms, I couldn’t warm to. Ironically, considering how fleshy and real musks often are. Though I don’t exactly wear scents that are diaphanous little… Continue Reading

Snowpocalypse Scents

The mid-Atlantic region of the United States was abuzz for days about the impending snow storm.  My sister-in-law Kate and I, both having lived in areas where serious snow is neither unusual nor a cataclysm, started swapping drama-nuggets from the… Continue Reading

Top 10 Scents of Winter

Yes, ladies and gentlemen — it’s that time of the year again, when we all put forth our Top Ten Fragrances of Winter.  These are scents that may be new, or just new to us — or perhaps rediscoveries or… Continue Reading

Sandalwood

So on Monday I mentioned sandalwood, and I’ve got some other stuff on the back burner, but the great thing about being a perfume fiend with a large sample collection is that I had several things on hand, so fasten… Continue Reading

Serge Lutens Fourreau Noir

Serge Lutens Fourreau Noir – perfume review, a hot mess. Hey, there – I  hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving, for those of you who swing that way.  I got my husband back safe and sound, and I’m still sleeping… Continue Reading

Woods, Pray Tell?

I think the unthinkable has happened: my relocation, my surroundings, possibly my diet, and other contributing factors have altered my chemistry. Things don´t smell the same, and the tenacity of scent on my skin is no longer as impressive as… Continue Reading

Buried Treasure

I was going to write a review of a new fragrance, Lancà´me´s Hypnà´se Senses, but instead, I´ve decided to borrow a bit of inspiration from Patty´s last post. Here´s the info if anyone is interested: Hypnà´se Senses is a scent… Continue Reading