The Libertine Belles 26: Cooper’s Cavern
Cooper’s Cavern, the fictional basement bar in this story, is very vivid in my mind. I can see the leather …
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The Libertine Belles 2: Amber Gets Serious
This week we peek into the mind of Amber, a Classics major at Parnell State University. Amber has some homework to …
Opération Séduction 14: Ma Griffe
Ma Griffe (“My Signature”) can also be translated as “My Claw.” This classic fragrance features bergamot, lemon, jasmine and yang-ylang over a base …
Opération Séduction 13: Mouchoir de Monsieur
Mouchoir de Monsieur means a “gentleman’s handkerchief,” a masculine accessory which has today atrophied into the ignoble “pocket square.” During the …
Opération Séduction 9: Obsession
Obsession, a fragrance by Calvin Klein, appeared in the mid-80s, but it really took off with a series of provocative ads in …
Opération Séduction 7: Poivre
I have a restaurant crush. I want to dine at Nineteen, a swank rooftop jewelbox on Rittenhouse Square in Philly. …
Inclusus Amator
In ancient Rome, a man who bombed at getting girls into bed was called an exclusus amator: a shut-out lover. …
