Hey there ULGers, It’s a little CRAZY around here at the moment. I’m writing from last week because currently Jin, a couple of our girlfriends and I are in South Korea for a short but sweet tour. Temperatures are expected to range from -1 to 20C (30-68f). When are you all going to catch up with modern systems so we can all have the same? It will be a very nice change from Sydney’s current 40C (104f) with a shit tonne of humidity. It’s nicer outside than in the apartment though. Jin has the AC on and my body doesn’t really like it.
This will definitely NOT be a perfume shopping trip. We have other adventures planned this year that could become very fragrant. More on those later.
South Korea March 2023
So, I’m furiously trying to work out what to take with me perfume wise. I’m in the middle of the New Idea 2023 and will need to take some samples and decants to use up. Also, I like to have a few old faves for stability in the whirlwind rush of holiday adventures.
So here are my ideas.
Cacharel Amor Amor: A fun fizzy fruit scent that makes me smile in remembrance of Anna Maria who gave me my first 30ml.
Guerlain Terracotta le parfum: Need a white floral with tropical accents to add a little zip.
Hermès Cuir d’Ange: I’m halfway through my 15ml travel of this softly leather beauty.
Miller Harris La Fumee Ottoman: Newish 8ml travel from FragranceNet. Something smoky and dark will be nice for the cold.
Niki de Saint Phalle: The 12ml travel size are perfect in the wetpack. A chypre will always centre me.
On top of that I’m going to grab a random selection of samples/decants to help with New Idea 2023.
Does this feel like a sensible perfume selection?
What 5 would you take?
Portia xx
Undina's Looking Glass 
Very sensible to me, especially the Terracotta and the Niki. I am so silly – when I saw the title I assumed you were going on a march! Probably cos there are so many going on here in England at the moment ….. A very interesting trip.
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I thought the same thing about march!
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And for my non-native English speaker ear it seemed like a clever wordplay! :)
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YAY!
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HA! Sorry Nose Prose
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Hey Jillie,
Just home. It was a wonderful trip.
Portia xx
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Enjoy the trip! Great choices, especially the Guerlain and Hermes. I’d go with my travel sprays of:
1. Atelier Cologne, Pomelo Paradis.
2. Hermes, Ambre Narguile.
3. Eight & Bob, Nuit de Megeve.
4. Acca Kappa, Muschio Bianco.
5. Olfactive Studio, Panorama.
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OHHH! What a fab set. You’d be smelling excellent every day and night Daniel.
Portia x
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Looks like you’re having a great time on IG. Your 5 travel size collection look pretty perfect to me.
What 5 would I choose for a Korean break? I honestly don’t know. My holiday habit when holidaying outside the UK is to buy something at the outbound Duty Free & wear only that whilst away.
Hope you’ve all enjoyed your time away as much as the pix show
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Heya Alityle,
Yes, it was wonderful. We had such a good refresh. The girls were excellent company.
Poor Jin is exhausted, already sound asleep after unpacking his bag.
I meant to buy a 40ml of DIOR Vanille Diorama on the way out but completely forgot.
Portia x
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That’s cos you were giddy at going to Korea again!
Did anyone pick up a fragrance at the market where there were a table full?
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No, they were all in terrible condition and we noted quite a few fakes. The very best stuff was under glass out front in full sunlight, faded labels and dark, dark juices.
Portia x
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Sounds like a great range!
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Thanks. I have a funny story to tell.
Portia xx
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Hope we get to read it!
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Nice range. I’m embarrassed to say I have never tried Niki di Saint Phalle. Revoke my perfumista badge!!
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HA! MMKinPA, wish I’d known that before I sent you that little sniff set. Remind me next time. It is getting impossible to find though, do you want another rare love?
Portia x
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I hope you’re having a blast there!
Dependent on the length of the trip, I usually take at least 2, sometimes 3 different perfumes per day – either in travel sprays or in handmade decants.
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We did Undina,
I have a mildly amusing story to tell you all.
Portia xx
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Guerlain Terracotta sounds nice – don’t think I have managed to sniff that one. You seem to have all temperatures covered, I’d say. Have a good trip!
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Thanks Vanessa,
Home now and still not quite mentally ready for real life.
Portia xx
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