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04
Oct
Posse! It’s that strange time of year, where I need a fleece hoodie in the morning and am in...
03
Oct
Live Interviews With Neela Vermeire and Valerie & Remi Pulverail of Les Indemodables –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dub65cTJmCo
I’d been trying for years to make this happen, and the other day, it finally did: Neela...
03
Oct
Friday scent of the day 10/2 :: Now Smell This
It's the first Friday in October and the International Day of Non-Violence. (A couple PSAs: the swapmeet starts tomorrow. We don't hav...
02
Oct
On Heat and Balmain Cuir Élysées
So in my comments on Cinnamon’s post for this week (and I forgot to write on that how cute is her house?) I noted that the Autumnal Equ...
02
Oct
Room 1015 Kokoa Bang ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
French niche line Room 1015 has launched Kokoa Bang, a new fragrance.
KOKOA BANG captures a moment of connection, where scent an...
02
Oct
Byredo Havana Tonka ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
Niche line Byredo has introduced Havana Tonka, a new addition to the Night Veils collection.
Havana Tonka by Byredo explores a ...
02
Oct
Choosing A Clean Home Scent Without Sacrificing Luxury
A clean home scent is about more than covering up smells. It is about rooms that feel calm, safe and beautiful, where the air you breat...
29
Sep
Top 10 Perfumes For Autumn 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXOlV9KQc_8
We’re nearly always told that January is a time for renewal, but for many of us, autumn...
29
Sep
12 Best Lattafa Perfumes 2026: Khamrah, Yara & More
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26
Sep
‘New’ Guerlain L’Heure Bleue, Byredo Future Memories, Tom Ford Ombre Leather Reserve and Le Labo Shiu 25 reviews
Please click on this link for my YouTube and Substack reviews of: Guerlain L’Heure Bleue (2026), Tom Ford Ombre Leather Reserve, Byredo...
25
Sep
Jean-Paul Gaultier Atelier & Lolita Lempicka relaunch reviews
Please click on this link for my YouTube and Substack reviews of: Jean-Paul Gaultier Les Ateliers Gaultier and Lolita Lempicka 2026 re-...
16
Sep
Vetyver by Le Galion – Undina’s Looking Glass
Heya Looking Glassers, Last week Jin walked into my perfume room while I was writing Trivia Q&A. He started reaching around my grab...
16
Sep
Is It Real? Penhaligon Halfeti Leather
9/10/26
Okay, this one has me in a bit of a conundrum. I got it massively on sale (from where I don’t remember) and it arrived in it’s ...
16
Sep
SOFA!!! | Perfume Posse
Posse, my darlings! I had it allll planned! I was going to wax lyrical about lightweight leathers in downward-shifting temps, which i...
14
Sep
Natural Home Scent Styles To Suit Every Room
A natural home scent uses pure essential oils, botanical waxes and plant extracts rather than synthetic chemicals to scent your living ...
14
Sep
Scent Diary 7.9-13.9.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, So glad to have you drop by Scent Diary. Grab a cuppa or beverage of choice, sit...
13
Sep
Acqua Di Parma Buongiorno Collection perfume review (Fabrice Pellegrin & Olivia Giacobetti; 2026) –
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Is quiet about to become classy once again? I suppose, in some circles, it’s never really stopped signifying classiness, but cert...
12
Sep
Skin-Soft Comfort You Can Wear
Milky perfume offers a comforting, creamy scent profile, often featuring lactonic notes such as steamed milk, almond, rice or coconut, ...
12
Sep
Juicy Playful and Surprisingly Grown-Up
Fruity perfume doesn’t have to smell like a fruit salad. While it often brings to mind bright, juicy notes, there’s a grown-up side too...
12
Sep
Aquatic Airy and Cool as the Sea
A “blue perfume” or fragrance refers to a broad genre of fresh, clean, and highly versatile scents. Traditionally geared toward men, th...
10
Sep
Sushi Imperiale by Bois 1920
Hey there Posse. I went looking for some Patricia Nicolai stuff today but whilst looking I noticed this old favourite of mine. It’s bee...
10
Sep
Sunlit Skin and Salt-Kissed Warmth
A Solar perfume is designed and crafted to evoke the feeling and warmth of sunshine, blending vibrant notes like orange blossom, ylang-...
09
Sep
Wednesday scent of the day 9/9 :: Now Smell This
It's Wednesday, plus Leo Tolstoy’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing?
I've been commando since August 27, and probably will be f...
08
Sep
The Sparkling Citrus That Starts It All
In bergamot perfume, bergamot is a vibrant, citrusy, and mildly spicy fragrance note that is extracted primarily from the green rind of...
08
Sep
What is Aromatic Perfume? Herb-Driven Freshness with Character
Aromatic perfume has a way of making everything feel fresh and alive. It brings that clean, green energy you get after a light spring r...
07
Sep
The 5 Most Captivating Men’s Fragrances from Parfums de Marly
Home » The 5 Most Captivating Men’s Fragrances from Parfums de MarlyAs a fragrance expert with years of experience in luxury perfumery,...
07
Sep
Wednesday scent of the day 8/26 :: Now Smell This
It's Wednesday, National Dog Day and Women’s Equality Day. Birthdays: Guillaume Apollinaire, Jimmy Rushing, Christopher Isherwood, Moth...
07
Sep
Is Non Toxic Perfume Safer for Sensitive Skin ?
Non-toxic perfume refers to a fragrance that is made without harmful harsh chemicals like phthalates, parabens and synthetic musks.
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07
Sep
Scent Diary 31.8-6.9.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, So glad to have you drop by Scent Diary. Grab a cuppa or beverage of choice, sit...
06
Sep
The Difference Between Niche and Designer Fragrance: A Comprehensive Guide
Home » The Difference Between Niche and Designer Fragrance: A Comprehensive GuideIn the vast and aromatic world of perfumery, two disti...
06
Sep
Friday scent of the day 8/28 :: Now Smell This
Happy Friday and happy National Red Wine Day! Birthdays: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Edward Burne Jones, Robertson Davies, Janet Frame,...
05
Sep
Natural Linen Spray | Calm Clean Sheets
A natural linen spray freshens fabrics safely using plant-based ingredients and essential oils rather than synthetic chemicals. Natural...
05
Sep
Lust in Paradise extrait by Ex Nihilo 2026 NEW!
Woo Hoo Posse! This came as a GWP after I bought a bottle off a FB Sale doc here in the Australia group. It’s a boxed sample of Ex Nihi...
02
Sep
Fragrance Notes Explained: How to Read a Cologne Description Like a Pro | St Johns Fragrance Co LLC™ St Johns Bay Rum
Cologne descriptions can feel like a foreign language, yet they are meant to help you choose well. Once we read them in the correct ord...
01
Sep
Shalimar L’Essence | Perfume Posse
I am going to try not to talk about the weather to start my posts for a while. The weather is what one talks about here frequently when...
01
Sep
Siren by Paris Hilton – Undina’s Looking Glass
Hi Crew, Bet you didn’t think there’d be a Paris Hilton fragrance on a perfumista blog. It’s spring here in the southern hemisphere and...
01
Sep
Succs for Musette | Perfume Posse
Posse! I’m not quite suuure how this happened.
As you probably know I’m an inveterate gardener. Bulbs, roses, pretty much anything he...
01
Sep
Creating A Clean Home Scent
Achieving a clean home scent depends on eliminating underlying odour sources, improving ventilation and layering zesty, fresh fragrance...
01
Sep
Natural Scented Candles For A Cleaner, Calmer Home
Natural scented candles use plant-based waxes, such as soy or beeswax, and pure essential oils instead of synthetic paraffin and chemic...
28
Aug
Thwarted: Erno Laszlo Pop-up in LA
So I spent this Saturday thwarted. I woke up early to go to the bank, which is now in the valley. My accounts had lapsed from non use s...
28
Aug
Wish by Chopard | Perfume Posse Nearly 30 years old
Heya Posse, Cheap, Cheerful and Delicious? Make you Wish. I’ve got the answer. Available only at the discounters here in Australia nowa...
27
Aug
Scent Diary 17.8-23.8.2026 | Australian Perfume Junkies
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Hello Australian Perfume Junkies and friends, So glad to have you drop by Scent Diary. Grab a cuppa or beverage of choice, sit...
26
Aug
What Is Sillage and Why Does It Matter in Perfume?
Home » What Is Sillage and Why Does It Matter in Perfume?If you’ve ever walked through a room moments after someone wearing perfume has...
25
Aug
How To Pack Luxury Travel Scents Without Leaks
Luxury travel scents bring effortless elegance to any holiday, provided your favourite glass bottles survive airport security and cabin...
21
Aug
Friday scent of the day 8/21 :: Now Smell This
Happy Forgotten Friday! (And, happy National Spumoni Day and Count Basie’s birthday.) Our community project for today: root around in y...
21
Aug
The Favourite Perfumes That Men Like Most on Women
When it comes to the favourite perfumes men enjoy on women, the reasons often feel simple but run deep. There is something personal abo...
20
Aug
How AI is Reshaping Fragrance Creation
Home » The Digital Revolution in Perfumery: How AI is Reshaping Fragrance CreationThe perfume industry, steeped in centuries of traditi...
20
Aug
Touchland Expands Portfolio with Innovative Power Essence Body and Hair Mists
Touchland, renowned for revolutionizing the hand sanitizer market, has announced its strategic expansion into the fragrance category wi...
19
Aug
Pack A Luxury Travel Scent Wardrobe For Weekends
Travel scent choices can completely transform a weekend getaway, turning ordinary packing into the art of curating a personal luxury fr...
19
Aug
Best Date Night Perfumes For Men
The best date night perfumes for men should be intimate, alluring, and not overly overpowering. Top picks feature warm, cozy, and sophi...