Monthly Archives: September 2023

Ecrin de Fumee Serge Lutens

Posted on 27/09/2023 by alityke

I have been an Uncle Serge fan girl since I discovered Ambre Sultan when it was introduced to the UK. Then something happened. Releases became rapid, the standard of the fragrances failed to hit their previous heights, followed by the … Continue reading →

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Upward Duping? Akro Bake vs Zara A Sweet Pastry in Paris

Posted on 14/09/2023 by alityke

I have posted about A Sweet Pastry in Paris (ASPIP) before https://alitykescents.wordpress.com/2023/04/13/cheap-thrills-gourmand/. Notes from Fragrantica:- Lemon, Sugar Cane, Vanilla. The perfumer is Nathalie Lorson. When Akro Bake was released to much influencer hullabaloo in early summer I took note but … Continue reading →

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To Dupe or Not to Dupe, That is the Question?

Posted on 10/09/2023 by alityke

Following the Lidl fragrance find & the testing Next & M&S sample sets, I decided to bite the bullet & open a discussion about dupes. What constitutes a “dupe”? What is the difference between a dupe & a fake? Put … Continue reading →

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What is the Most You Have Ever Spent

Posted on 08/09/2023 by alityke

On a single bottle of fragrance? I’m happy to share mine. After saving for 7 months & draining 2 samples I paid full retail of £260 (US$325/€303/Aus$509) for 50ml extrait of Hera by Papillon Artisan Perfumes, perfumer Liz Moores. Now, … Continue reading →

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Still naked but

Posted on 05/09/2023 by alityke

Using my time thinking of things to write. I must be due another Cheap Thrills soon. I bought a shed load of things from Avon recently. Maybe one of those. It seems Liz Earle has discontinued No 9. Maybe I’ll … Continue reading →

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