An Unexpected Majesty

April 20, 2013

- a review of Ormonde Jayne’s ‘Tsarina’ Opulence, luxury, complexity. What do you think about when you read these words …

Stupid Cupid

February 5, 2013

- or…the Genie’s antidote to Valentine’s Day Disease Close your eyes and imagine, say, Fifth Avenue in New York in …

January 1, 2013

- Being the true confessions of a hapless perfume writer… Ah, the perils of a perfume writer’s existence. So many …

December 31, 2011

Being the true confessions of a dedicated perfumoholic The problem with being a perfume blogger – apart from the fact …

July 27, 2011

- a review of Ormonde Jayne’s ‘Orris Noir’ With all the flowers used in perfumery and aromatherapy, there is one …