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Bellodgia by Ernest Daltroff for Caron 1927
. Post by Portia . Hey there APJ, Lately we have been unpacking boxes and I’ve bought some new plastic decant cases to house my ridiculous collection in. Jin found them for me at Bunnings (our hardware...
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Empressa: Penhaligon’s GIVEAWAY WINNERS
. Post by Portia . Hey Hey APJ, This has been totally fun. Thank you all for getting on board and thank you especially to Nick at Libertine Parfumerie. We love you buddy. Portia xxx Empressa:...
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The 7 Virtues in Australia + GIVEAWAY
. Post by Portia . You may remember we have done some stories on the incredible Barb Stegemann (Olfactoria’s Travels), Noble Rose of Afghanistan (APJ), Afghanistan Orange Blossom (APJ) and her world...
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Morn to Dusk by Annick Menardo for Eau D`Italie 2015
. Post by Portia . I’ve always loved these Eau d’Italie bottles. They are sleek and heavy, love that they are opaque so I don’t need to worry so much about light damage and I imagine they look super...
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Sung by Alfred Sung 1986
. Post by Portia . Hi there APJ Frag Family, I’ve had this Alfred Sung bottle for years and at one point it was a favourite. Since falling well and truly down the fragrant worm hole it has been sitting...
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The 7 Virtues GIVEAWAY WINNER
. Post by Portia . Firstly, thank you to Barb Stegemann for trying to change the world from the ground up. She is so inspirational but also very friendly and wonderful fun. A great way to be a part of...
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Blackwater Thistle by Criminal Elements 2016 + GIVEAWAY
. Post by Portia . Hiya Happy Huffers, I love it when new Indie perfumers come along and surprise me with their beautiful and interesting creations. Here are an Australian crew who have a line of...
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I Scream For Green!
. Post by Ainslie Walker . I’m in Bondi. The sun is shining and I am toying with several green scents intending to put the spring back in my step after some heavy times. It generally always feels like...
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Body Oil Recipes for Seasonal Change
. Post by Suzanne R Banks . There’s nothing like a nourishing essential oil blend for your body, to soften your skin, cover you with energetic protection and generally keep your spirits up. And there’s...
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Je t’aime Jane by Bella Freud 2014
. Post by Madeleine . Hello perfumed peeps! Today, I want to focus on a scent that has recently been launched in Australia – Je t’aime Jane by UK fashion designer, Bella Freud. Bella Freud is the...
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L’Homme Idéal Cologne by Guerlain: Film
. Post by Portia . Hey Hey Crew, You know how I love the fragrance ads. This one is fun and I can’t wait to sniff the juice. Have any of you tried it yet? How is it? Portia xx L’Homme Idéal Cologne by...
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FR! 01 / N° 02 – La Dame Blanche by Julie Massé for Fragrance Republic 2013 +...
. Post by Portia . Hi Indie Perfume Lovers, Our lovely Poodle did a super review of todays fragrance a while back and at the time I was intrigued. It now shows up in the ENORMOUS sample and trial...
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Le Jardin de Monsieur Li by Jean-Claude Ellena for Hermès 2015
. Post by Portia . It’s time to bid farewell to Jean-Claude Ellena at Hermès. I’m sad because he really came to embody so much of what I think Hermès is famous for: the interesting, not fashion, best...
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Blackwater Thistle GIVEAWAY WINNER
. Post by Portia . Hey Hey APJ, Firstly, THANK YOU to our incredibly generous guys at Criminal Elements who supplied this sample of Blackwater Thistle, Corey Newcombe and Aelfrik Spektor. Do please go...
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Anne-Marie Sniffing in Paris 2015
. Post by Anne-Marie . Hi All Last month I spent about a week in Paris on a work trip, all expenses paid. This is NOT the sort of thing that normally happens to me, and right up until I boarded the...
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L’Occitane Immortelle: 28 Day Divine Renewal Skin Program
. Post by AF Beauty . L’Occitane Immortelle 28 Day Divine Renewal Skin Program Opening the product was VERY EXCITING. I had no idea what was in the box, it being given to me by the lovely Portia to...
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FR! 01 / N° 02 GIVEAWAY WINNER
. Post by Portia . Thanks everyone for getting involved. Let’s see who won. Portia xx FR! 01 / N° 02 GIVEAWAY WINNER Photo Stolen Fragrantica Fragrantica gives these featured accords: Top: Rose...
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Diorissimo EdC Vintage by Edmond Roudnitska for DIOR 1956 + GIVEAWAY
. Post by Portia . So I’ve learned something about vintage fragrances recently. They are quite different to the original intention. Please don’t shut me down. I’m not saying they are bad, wrong,...
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Bel Respiro by Jacques Polge for CHANEL 2007
. Post by Trésor . Sometimes there is a fragrance that one is taken with, right from the get-go. It’s a bit like finding the perfect pair of black leather pumps or a flawless white shirt, a seemingly...
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Fundamental by Ermano Picco + Cristiano Canali for Rubini 2015
. Post by Poodle . Fundamental is a new release by the Italian perfume house Rubini. I’d happily sniff the hubby if he was wearing this and it would be a great autumn scent for me too, snuggling with a...
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