The last few weeks in Oregon, before moving to Texas, lay somewhere between Purgatory and Lake of Fire on my Dante-meter; while in one sense I’d like… Read more “Perfumed Pen-Pals: mini reviews”
By Kilian, L’Oeuvre Noire collection
By Kilian seems to understand and embrace the brave new world of perfume lovers—those of us who do most, or all, of our research and shopping online.… Read more “By Kilian, L’Oeuvre Noire collection”
O Tannenbaum! A Joint Blogging Event
Welcome to the new BoTO! What better way to kick off a new year than with a new format and a joint-blogging project? Anne-Marie and I are… Read more “O Tannenbaum! A Joint Blogging Event”
Retrospective: On the road with Carbone de Balmain
As you may remember from my earlier post on Carbone de Balmain, I chose it as my “travel to Texas” scent. We packed all our worldly goods… Read more “Retrospective: On the road with Carbone de Balmain”
Aromatic in Austin
You haven’t heard much from my corner lately, but I assure you, I smell good! I’ve been getting settled in to our new life here in Austin,… Read more “Aromatic in Austin”
beauty on the outside 