Tag Archives: Travel size

British Niche & Indie Perfumery Series Part 1

Posted on 25/04/2024 by alityke

This series has been in my mind since 2023. Life got in the way for many months but today, 23rd April I have finally got going! My idea is to do short reviews of British based niche & indie perfume … Continue reading →

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Hello from Anfi del Mar, Gran Canaria

Posted on 18/04/2024 by alityke

After all the concern about not being able to leave Mr Jarvis Cockapoo last week, he recovered enough for our eldest’s plan to swing into action. Both the hound & the adult child are doing splendidly! The youngest should be … Continue reading →

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Mojave Ghost Byredo

Posted on 01/04/2024 by alityke

My 8ml bottle of Byredo Mojave Ghost arrived as part of the SpaceNK fragrance edit I wrote about in my last post. Notes from Fragrantica: Top – Sapodilla, Ambrette. Mid – Magnolia, Violet, Sandalwood. Base – Ambergris, Cedar What do … Continue reading →

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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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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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Encens Suave by Matiere Premiere

Posted on 07/12/2023 by alityke

The downsizing continues (26 sales & counting) but to ameliorate the resurgence of my wanting new stuff I’ve been a good girl & bought a few samples & a mini. The mini is Encens Suave authored by Aurelian Guichard for … 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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Bait & Switch?

Posted on 01/06/2023 by alityke

There are huge numbers of new fragrances released each year. Many cost in three figures for what can only be kindly described as ordinary. A few will develop a following of admirers. Others will create a buzz through Fragcom for … Continue reading →

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