tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post1835328480843076133..comments2024-03-02T17:12:10.514+00:00Comments on Katie Puckrik Smells: Katie Puckrik Smells London Part 2Katie Puckrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-59598268550645552602010-09-29T08:48:16.332+01:002010-09-29T08:48:16.332+01:00f-sniffer: so marvelous to meet you (and Farah) th...f-sniffer: so marvelous to meet you (and Farah) the other night as well! You exist!<br /><br />And "titivating" is now my new favorite word. A cross between "titillating" and "captivating", perhaps? Whatever, it sounds good. Is publicly consuming ice-cream considered lascivious behavior? Or merely decadent in cool weather.Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-57449954222786957772010-09-28T14:24:10.519+01:002010-09-28T14:24:10.519+01:00Hi Katie,
It was great - and slightly unreal! - t...Hi Katie,<br /><br />It was great - and slightly unreal! - to meet you the other night. I hope you enjoyed the theatre and the rest of your stay. Sorry the inclement weather played havoc with the Original & Authentic "Puckrik" - it still looked pretty bouffant by my standards. Perhaps I am still in thrall to my old school's rules on uniform, which specified skirt length, Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-86958140138015720182010-09-22T23:32:27.416+01:002010-09-22T23:32:27.416+01:00Thanks casihart - having a marvelous time so far -...Thanks casihart - having a marvelous time so far - no pop stars, though...just Roja Dove at his perfume domain in Harrods. A perfume pasha, perhaps?<br /><br />flittersniffer, my "Puckrik" is looking quite flat these days in the London grime, humidity and hard water. But I won't be carrying a Zara bag. I don't think...<br /><br />Gojira - t'was at Harrods today, and #%!*$! -Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-65054611201709920782010-09-22T14:25:06.728+01:002010-09-22T14:25:06.728+01:00@Katie,
Awww, you acknowledged my whimsical love ...@Katie, <br />Awww, you acknowledged my whimsical love for British pop stars! Bryan Ferry! Really? That is fabulous! I must admit...If I were to run into Brian May and his son, I just know that I would be most intrigued with Brian...at 63 years young, the man has still got "it!" He is like a perfect vintage, uber talented and he is literally a genious! He is married, though. :( Casihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949896364625344586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-76787440605287601022010-09-21T09:19:53.515+01:002010-09-21T09:19:53.515+01:00Okay, great - will keep an eye out for you.
Inde...Okay, great - will keep an eye out for you. <br />Indeed, if you have just been on an oud bender over the road you may be even easier to locate! : - )<br /><br />I will be sporting a dismally flat version of "the Puckrik" (as in the hair) and may or may not be carrying a Zara bag.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-30901336691193999762010-09-21T03:58:19.511+01:002010-09-21T03:58:19.511+01:00You're a BAD BAD girl, Katie!
Go & spritz...You're a BAD BAD girl, Katie!<br /><br />Go & spritz some Shalimar on yourself...DPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982303391681945457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-62148347015684900432010-09-20T23:02:59.896+01:002010-09-20T23:02:59.896+01:00Good idea, Cheryl and Gojira - Abdul Samad Al Qura...Good idea, Cheryl and Gojira - Abdul Samad Al Qurashi is a hop across from Harrod's where I'll already be at least a few times to check out Roja Dove and the Perfume Diaries exhibition.<br /><br />Flittersniffer, if you see me lurking and huffing at the exhibition before the talk on Thursday, please do come on over for a chat!Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-42979142306345277132010-09-20T19:15:01.358+01:002010-09-20T19:15:01.358+01:00Katie, I think the exhibition itself is a static f...Katie, I think the exhibition itself is a static fixture which is open throughout the event period, and then between 6.30pm-8pm is the actual talk bit by P & G and Givaudan, which is indeed a sit down event.<br /><br />I now have a plan of action on Thursday, namely to take back a pair of Zara trousers to the Brompton Road store (bought in Germany the other week and since discovered to have Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-64040537305881768642010-09-20T18:24:46.738+01:002010-09-20T18:24:46.738+01:00Abdul Samad Al Quarshi are amazing. Katie you have...Abdul Samad Al Quarshi are amazing. Katie you have to check them out. And don't be afraid to ask for some Cambodi Oudh. You won't be disappointed. Dhen Al Oud KALAKASSI 50+ is one you have to ask to try. Oh don't forget to look for that Harrods Amouage Exclusive.Gojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919393015968476302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-65180296543596440772010-09-20T15:16:10.165+01:002010-09-20T15:16:10.165+01:00Can you go to Abdul Samad Al Qurashi? I think it i...Can you go to Abdul Samad Al Qurashi? I think it is across the street from Harrods. They sell costly attars (yours for the price of 1 arm + 1 leg). (ie this place looks like heaven for perfumistas) Just to go in there and smell?cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843504371442952403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-67927001554733875962010-09-20T11:18:38.950+01:002010-09-20T11:18:38.950+01:00Parfums de Nicolai is an excellent notion, aparatc...Parfums de Nicolai is an excellent notion, aparatchick!<br /><br />flittersniffer, I'm now wondering if it's too ambitious to try to catch the Science of Scent exhibit, as I have theatre tix for that p.m. I was thinking it was something I could pop in early to, but am now realizing that it's a sit-down presentation...<br /><br />Will certainly be visiting Les Senteurs, though!Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-62975816369407518222010-09-19T21:11:49.294+01:002010-09-19T21:11:49.294+01:00Hmmmm.... I believe Parfums de Nicolai has a shop ...Hmmmm.... I believe Parfums de Nicolai has a shop in London.Life and Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09009082583917609899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-68234873557388960142010-09-19T13:02:18.409+01:002010-09-19T13:02:18.409+01:00Speaking of the Pope's visit, there was a grea...Speaking of the Pope's visit, there was a great headline in yesterday's Times, describing his Popemobile as an "immaculate contraption".Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-22522029696773850822010-09-19T03:55:30.569+01:002010-09-19T03:55:30.569+01:00Oh,... and I thought you were rushing over to have...Oh,... and I thought you were rushing over to have an audience with the Pope.... well, enjoy the fashion and scents! Priorities, after all!Simple Pleasures - Vintage Reimaginedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156858568841511830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-53859271667656522112010-09-19T01:10:01.584+01:002010-09-19T01:10:01.584+01:00Of your haul last time, the only overlap with my c...Of your haul last time, the only overlap with my collection is Rose Kashmirie! I must say I have very lily livered tastes compared to you...<br /><br />Hope you have a fab time in London. Were you thinking of popping in to see Claire at Les Senteurs? Or visiting one of the more characterful branches of Penhaligon's? <br /><br />Am most envious of your catching The Perfume Diaries exhibit.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-8791665440032183332010-09-19T00:29:54.821+01:002010-09-19T00:29:54.821+01:00Thanks for the well wishes, all! Caron Secret Oud,...Thanks for the well wishes, all! Caron Secret Oud, Natalia? Thanks for the tip!Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-34067283778886563592010-09-18T23:58:52.135+01:002010-09-18T23:58:52.135+01:00Katie,
Hava a safe trip and a wonderful time! My ...Katie,<br /><br />Hava a safe trip and a wonderful time! My suggestion will be Caron Secret Oud (but it could be Paris exclusive). Looking forward to hearing all about your perfume adventures in London.Nataliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08032394298630559458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-72155869922511937232010-09-18T23:04:03.752+01:002010-09-18T23:04:03.752+01:00...as well as better typing skills........as well as better typing skills.....Junelady (Marie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00427611110325452000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-65268359026982248302010-09-18T23:03:26.158+01:002010-09-18T23:03:26.158+01:00Travel safely - and ENJOY! And afterwards - whilst...Travel safely - and ENJOY! And afterwards - whilst still enjoying - do write lavish descriptions that will inspire vivid journeys of the imagaination in the rest of us.Junelady (Marie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00427611110325452000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-79880403417736447592010-09-18T19:04:45.919+01:002010-09-18T19:04:45.919+01:00Nathan, I do hope to be able to get in to a runway...Nathan, I do hope to be able to get in to a runway show or 2. I'm annoyed because my plane lands at Heathrow just before Vivienne Westwood's show starts, and that is one I would've loved to have seen!Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-86410857532942975262010-09-18T19:01:09.375+01:002010-09-18T19:01:09.375+01:00Oh, you're going to be there for London Fashio...Oh, you're going to be there for London Fashion Week! Perfume hunters and fashion obsessed hounds baying in the streets -- I smell a riot brewing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-76800642539242873962010-09-18T18:41:53.113+01:002010-09-18T18:41:53.113+01:00ScentsofSmell - what was that that just dropped on...ScentsofSmell - what was that that just dropped on my head? Oh, I believe it was a Road Runner anvil! Thanks for the subtle hint!Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-56722476708093262262010-09-18T18:39:05.703+01:002010-09-18T18:39:05.703+01:00Katie, have a wonderful time in London with your h...Katie, have a wonderful time in London with your hubby! And I am sure a faithful sister would welcome and love any and all samples you happen to pick up. (one for you, two for me...) Just saying...<br /><br />La la la...Simple Pleasures - Vintage Reimaginedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156858568841511830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-67667613136337666062010-09-18T18:31:28.046+01:002010-09-18T18:31:28.046+01:00Gojira, hah! You see right through my flimsy prono...Gojira, hah! You see right through my flimsy pronouncements - 2 perfumes? Really? Well, we'll see what I end up with when I get back.<br /><br />And yes, I certainly will give a sniff to all Amouage attars within nasal distance.<br /><br />Casihart, funny you should mention sons of British pop stars - the last time I was in London, Bryan Ferry was sitting with his son at the table next to Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-29457074846616096742010-09-18T18:27:18.009+01:002010-09-18T18:27:18.009+01:00Haha, Andrew: "First stop Big Ben? Tower of L...Haha, Andrew: "First stop Big Ben? Tower of London? The London Eye? NO! Stoke Newington!" Lucky north London residents for having a handy fume shop in their midst.<br /><br />Max, I have seen Guerlain's L'Art et la Matière at various high end dept stores in the US, if that's any help to you...<br /><br />Gator Grad, I felt sure that I was going to adore Prada Cuir Ambre (Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.com