Celebrating the best of vintage and retro.

Mediterranean legend tells of the beautiful nymph Paeonia, who was so courted and adored by the gods that a jealous goddess turned her into a peony, the “flower with a thousand petals.”

Tweet You can’t look at the new Madison Square Park by Bond No. 9 bottle and not smile. The hot pink flacon rocking its funky green rose bracelet (which can also be used as a pin) hits you like a laser eraser and rids you all recent memories of snow boots, Wellies and furry hats. <... >

Tweet Perfume is a Siren’s call, or perhaps a sign of someone’s inner self. The seductress wears a heady tuberose, while the nonconformist wears a waft of leather and cigarettes. The lady wears a delicate floral, while the flirt wears a candy-coated burst of violets. And the secret keeper wears a mysterious oriental, while the <... >

Whether love is in the air or not, get in the Valentine’s mood Los Angeles-style with some lovely lace, sweet-smelling fragrance and enchanting candles…

With so much ado about fashion and accessories, we’re thinking our fragrances should take a more delicate approach.

TweetMa Dame by Jean Paul Gaultier is as complex as it is classic. A zesty burst of citrus is the signature of this sassy and flirtatious version of Gaultier’s classique Ma Dame parfum. Sweet yet subtle floral undertones augment fresh raspberry and pink grapefruit to embody the essence of a rebellious Parisian sophisticate: Mysterious, sensual <... >

Tweet There are many accolades to be said about Ajne perfumes by Jane Hendler , but the words she uses as her tag line, Rare and Precious , sum it up sweetly. The Carmel perfumer, who’s devoted to using only the best non-synthetic essences in her fragrances, and even grows some of her own plants <... >

TweetWith holiday parties in full swing and proper etiquette that suggests guests must always bring something to the host, many people often run out of clever ideas for the gift giving season. In most cases, little gifts are appropriate as long as they are packaged in gorgeous wrapping and smell heavenly. Giving the gift of <... >

Tweet Estee Lauder Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang was created specifically by Aerin Lauder, Estee’s granddaughter. It’s the second of her Private Collection scents and it’s an intimately inviting scent that starts with warm, masculine incense notes and is feminized with citrus and Italian bergamot. Available at Estee Lauder counters or http://www.esteelauder.com Acclaimed French fashion <... >