Tag Archives: Perfumista
Surrender to Chance Samples Part 2
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
Downsizing Update
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
Christmas Swag
I’m writing this on the 27th during yet another named storm. Storm Pia left on Xmas Day & Storm Gerrit arrived today. High winds, heavy rain & snow in Scotland. These named storms are incessant this winter. At least to … Continue reading
An Update on DH
Earlier this month DH had a follow up CT scan to check on his cancer. I am so happy to say his Professor called yesterday to say all he could see on the scans were post op changes! I am … Continue reading
The Infantilisation of Fragrance Marketed to Women (POV)
This piece was inspired by an Insta conversation with my intelligent & fascinating fragrant IG friend Poudre & Savon. We were sharing our mutual disgust at most modern fragrances being sugary sweet. Thank you Bryn for liking the idea of … Continue reading
What I Am Yearning For Right Now
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
The Downsize is On!
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
The Aftermath
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
Ecrin de Fumee Serge Lutens
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
To Dupe or Not to Dupe, That is the Question?
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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