Monthly Archives: February 2024

StC Part 4

Posted on 29/02/2024 by alityke

Nearly there. The next sample is Cartier Declaration. Released in 1998 & authored by Jean-Claude Ellena. Declaration was recommended to me. I can’t remember who recommended it, apologies. However, I remembered the recommendation & popped a sample in my order … Continue reading →

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Legacy?

Posted on 22/02/2024 by alityke

I’m having a break from the StC samples, but have broken my rule & bought something blind. I’ll explain. I love vintage Azuree. The recent version smelled like a chip shop in the base to me. It isn’t the vinegar … Continue reading →

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StC Samples Part 3

Posted on 16/02/2024 by alityke

Today I’m wearing Galop d’Hermes from my Surrender to Chance sample haul. Released in 2016 & authored by Christine Nagel. The opening of Galop is perfumey, fruity & floral. Complex, as the fruit could be from the osmanthus or from … Continue reading →

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Surrender to Chance Samples Part 2

Posted on 15/02/2024 by alityke

As I said in part 1 of this short series I was fortunate to win a Surrender to Chance voucher & I’m doing some short(ish) reviews of what I chose. Currently I’m wearing Andy Tauer’s 02 L’Air du Desert Marocain … Continue reading →

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Les Oderants £200 Challenge

Posted on 14/02/2024 by alityke

I had something else planned for this week’s piece but Mr Jarvis Cockapoo has another lipoma removed & sampling wasn’t at the top of my agenda. I heard Les Oderants podcast discussing what they would recommend to someone who has … Continue reading →

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Surrender to Chance Samples Part 1

Posted on 09/02/2024 by alityke

I was recently the lucky recipient of a $50 Surrender to Chance voucher from a monthly draw courtesy of the fabulous Portia Turbo’s New Idea 2023 sampling project on Perfume Posse. I’ll be reviewing the other samples I chose over … Continue reading →

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Silver Surfer Scents

Posted on 08/02/2024 by alityke

Let’s address the elephant or old lady in the room in my case. I’m getting a bit deaf so speak up. I’m not offended by the old lady perfume descriptor & want to explore if this term refers to the … Continue reading →

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Nothing Smelly Today

Posted on 01/02/2024 by alityke

It’s the last day of January & the days are noticeably longer. I spent my Xmas & Birthday loot on NVC Rahele. I’m guessing that doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone! February’s purchase is already decided, Les Abstraits Belle … Continue reading →

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