Category Archives: Chanel

Mood-Enhancing Perfumes – A Best Of-List

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

I believe in the power of perfume to influence me and my mood. Mood is the resource I use to determine what perfume to wear, if I let my subconscious decide and grab what it compels me to grab, I … Continue reading →

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Posted in Armani Privé, Atelier Cologne, Chanel, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Neela Vermeire Creations, Parfumerie Generale | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 60 Comments

In The Circle Of Trust – My Top Five Perfumes (For Now)

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

The original title of this post was: “What remains when the wild frenzy ends.” But then I thought about Robert DeNiro’s character in Meet the Parents, who maintained a Circle of Trust, wherein only a very select few trusted individuals … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Dior, Dior La Collection Privée, Frederic Malle, Hermès, Les Exclusifs de Chanel, Nabucco | Tagged , , , , , , , | 90 Comments

Olfactoria Is Pretty Angry – Review: Chanel 1932

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

When I smelled 1932 for the first time last week, it was with high expectations. It is a Chanel after all and the reviews I have read so far had been positive. Unfortunately I went away from the boutique disappointed. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Les Exclusifs de Chanel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 105 Comments

All Chanel, All The Time – Finding Hidden Beauty Part VI

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

This time I did not have to venture far to find something beautiful – and this time it is Perfumista appropriate beauty too… Today on Valentine’s Day, I am honoring a great and ongoing love of mine and of many … Continue reading →

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Shrinkage – How My Perfume Wearing Habits Change

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

As the dear regular reader knows, my perfume wearing habits have changed significantly over the past months. I grew from voraciously testing and wearing at least three perfumes a day to steadfastly depleting an entire bottle of one single perfume … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Frederic Malle, Guerlain, Hermès, Jo Malone, Ramblings | Tagged , , , , | 98 Comments

My Favorite Colour – Review: Chanel Les Exclusifs Beige

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

My recent run-in with springy white florals in general and Chanel Gardénia in particular, brought my attention to another (off-)white floral in the Les Exclusifs line – Beige. Named after one of Coco Chanel’s (and my) favorite colors, Beige manages … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Honey, Jasmine, Les Exclusifs de Chanel, Musk | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite Leather Perfume?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Do you like leather perfumes? Do you enjoy the slightly rough and tough image of many leather perfumes? Which one is a must try in your opinion? Which house does leather best? What is your absolute favorite in this category? … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Lancome, Leather, Monday Question | Tagged , , , , , | 103 Comments

Individualist – Review: Chanel Les Exclusifs N°18

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

N°18 is surely the most unusual and daring among the Les Exclusifs fragrances. While the others are mostly wonderful, they are not exactly groundbreaking in their conception, but excellent examples of certain styles (e.g. The Fresh Green One: Bel Respiro, The Classic … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Is – Chanel Giveaway Winner Announced

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

Thank you all for commenting, there was a lot of interest, well it is a Chanel Les Exclusifs after all… But unfortunately I can’t send you all a decant, although I’d love to. Random.org helped me choose a winner,  the … Continue reading →

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Gold Dust – Review: Chanel Bois des Iles

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

By Tara Since tumbling down the rabbit hole into Perfumeland the only perfume I have bought on the spot is Bois des Iles. It was love at first sniff and despite the price tag I couldn’t walk away without a … Continue reading →

Posted in Aldehydic, By Tara, Chanel, Floral, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 57 Comments