Tag Archives: Classic perfumes

Flu Stops Play

Posted on 21/03/2024 by alityke

I have a sample series planned. I have many, many samples ready to go. Planned to start the sampling yesterday (17th March) but DH has given me flu or at least a flu like illness & my little snout is … 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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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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Downsizing Update

Posted on 13/01/2024 by alityke

Following a short discussion with Cynthia3403 on Undina’s Looking Glass, I thought a quick blog piece about how the downsize is going might help & encourage others wanting to the do the same. Why? Before I started I had a … Continue reading →

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What I Am Yearning For Right Now

Posted on 30/11/2023 by alityke

Yes I’m downsizing & will be listing another boxful soon. This has brought my squirrel brain round to my love of perfume again. Weird eh? The lemmings & yearnings have been coming in waves. Nuits d’Hadrien why did I never … Continue reading →

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The Downsize is On!

Posted on 21/11/2023 by alityke

Striking whilst the iron is hot has been my mantra these last few days. I have needed meaningful action. So, enough of the saying I’m going to downsize, I’ve put it into action! Firstly the designer drawer. When did Cacharel … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath

Posted on 14/11/2023 by alityke

It’s been a busy week doing all the admin needed after losing a relative. Mum’s GP surgery failed to inform us her death had to be referred to the Coroner’s Office. I took that in my stride when the Coroner’s … Continue reading →

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And the Mystery Perfume was…….

Posted on 17/08/2023 by alityke

Far Away by Avon Far Away is just lovely. Not groundbreaking or “interesting” but it is comforting. A hug in a bottle. Far Away is on the current UK Avon Website. 100ml is £24, 50ml is £14 & 10ml is … Continue reading →

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Mystery Scent No 1

Posted on 13/08/2023 by alityke

Today I dipped into a box of samples, decants & travel sprays. I pulled out a travel spray that I haven’t worn since I bought it during locked down. I’d like to play a game if “Guess the fragrance” if … Continue reading →

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Clearing Mum’s House

Posted on 12/06/2023 by alityke

Mum is as settled as she’ll ever be in the Care Home. The house has sold & is going through the legal processes before the keys are handed over. Mum & my brother made a list of what she was … Continue reading →

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