Category Archives: Fragcom

Serge Lutens Sarrasins

Posted on 02/01/2025 by alityke

I owned a bottle of Sarrasins from 2011 as well as a decant from around the same time. This bottle & decant lasted me until around 2021/22, some time during the plague years anyway. The Sarrasins I was familiar with … Continue reading →

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What Was on My List to Santa

Posted on 10/12/2024 by alityke

I had written a blog post about my Lust List for Santa but had to change my plans for it. As you know Plan B was actually reviewing samples! On a Fragrance Blog! So now to the crux of the … Continue reading →

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Found A European Sample Site THAT DELIVERS TO THE UK!!!

Posted on 09/12/2024 by alityke

My vanilla samples odyssey has taken me hither & thither on the internet. Sample sites based in the UK are few & far between, eBay UK can be like the Wild West, shipping regulations & customs can make the whole … Continue reading →

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Victoria Beckham 21:50 Reverie – A Moment Captured

Posted on 08/12/2024 by alityke

As with the other Victoria Beckham Beauty (VBB) fragrances, 21:50 Reverie captures a moment in VB’s life. This time a date night in Java, like you do. You can read about it on the VBB website. Notes from the VBB … Continue reading →

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Scenting the Olympics

Posted on 28/07/2024 by alityke

Paris is famous for many things including its aromas, the Seine (a bit stinky at times), the cafe’s, the Galoises & Gitanes, boulangeries & patisseries all topped with a soupçon of traffic fumes. Though Paris for our community is famous … Continue reading →

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Alvarez Gomez Agua de Colonia Concentradas

Posted on 09/07/2024 by alityke

You maybe aware I am a lover of colognes. 4711 has had a place in my life since I could buy things for myself. My big cologne loves are Spanish colonias. I own a few & I buy Alvarez Gomez … Continue reading →

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British Niche & Indie Perfumery Series Part III- Romilly Wilde Idle

Posted on 03/07/2024 by alityke

The idea is to do short reviews of British based niche & indie perfume houses. It won’t be all encompassing. Everything I review will be from my collection or from samples that I have paid for. I do hope you … Continue reading →

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The UK has been having a Heat Wave!

Posted on 27/06/2024 by alityke

The backing track should be Boogie Nights by Heatwave, Heat Wave by Martha Reeves & the Vandellas or even Heat Wave from Ella Fitzgerald. Playing them whilst I write this is making me smile. So is the tower fan next … Continue reading →

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Throwback & an Unexpected Task

Posted on 20/06/2024 by alityke

I touched caught up digitally with another Basenoter from back in the day. She brought me up to date with what’s changed on Basenotes since I last visited. Of course, I popped on there & realised I haven’t updated my … 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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