5 BEST SMELLING BODY LOTIONS FOR SUMMER

by Erica // June 12, 2016 // 4 Comments

During the hot and humid New York summers I find myself taking daily,  even twice-a day, showers. The first thing I do after toweling off is to apply liberal amounts of my favorite body lotions. That soap and water clean... Continue reading →

BEST FATHER’S DAY GIFTS 2016

by Erica // May 25, 2016 // 8 Comments

With Father’s Day just around the corner I know that many of you have been starting to think about what to get that special man in your life.  It’s time to toss the Old Spice and surprise him with something... Continue reading →

WHERE TO GET PERFUME SAMPLES

by Erica // May 5, 2016 // 2 Comments

As tempting as it is to immediately purchase a fragrance you’ve heard rave reviews about or possibly loved on someone else, try to find it in yourself to resist. Buying a fragrance without trying it on yourself first may end... Continue reading →

SCENTSATIONAL SPRING FLING EVENT

by Erica // May 3, 2016 // 6 Comments

I had been counting down the days before the Sniffapalooza Spring Fling event in New York City. Even though I live in a large metropolitan area (NYC) there are simply not enough of these types of events available and I... Continue reading →

HOW TO BUY PERFUME ONLINE WITHOUT GETTING SCAMMED

by Erica // April 3, 2016 // 4 Comments

Even for those of us who live in a large metropolitan area with tons of shopping options, the fact is that it is simply easier and sometimes cheaper to make perfume purchases online. The big concern here is how to... Continue reading →

7 BEST SPRING PERFUMES

by Erica // March 31, 2016 // 4 Comments

I don’t know about you but by the time March rolls around I am more than ready. I love summer, happily ease into fall, but after 4 long months of less than pleasant weather I am literally dying for a... Continue reading →

LEARN THE LINGO: DECIPHERING PERFUME SPEAK

by Erica // March 25, 2016 // No Comments

When I first started reading perfume blogs I was confused by the many odd and mysterious acronyms frequently used… I knew I had to learn the language to join the club. Simple, right? Well not exactly… but I can be... Continue reading →

DISCOVERING DEMETER

by Erica // March 2, 2016 // No Comments

Last week-end I was fortunate to be able to attend an event in downtown New York City. It was sponsored by Sniffapalooza, an event-based group of perfume junkies, and included a fragrance blending and layering presentation by Mark Crames, CEO... Continue reading →

PERFUME 101

by Erica // February 23, 2016 // 2 Comments

Buying a fragrance can be overwhelming, particularly if you can’t decipher the lingo often used to describe the thousands of scents out there. I am using the word fragrance to be used interchangeably with perfume, eau de toilette, cologne or... Continue reading →

PERFUME LAYERING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

by Erica // February 19, 2016 // 8 Comments

The temperatures are dropping and the holiday season is in full swing.  When planning your outfits for upcoming holiday soirées you should be thinking about how to harness your creative powers to smell your absolute best. It’s time to bring... Continue reading →