Category Archives: Jasmine

Follow Your Senses! – Review: Viktoria Minya Hedonist

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

I got the opportunity to try the first perfume by Hungarian perfumer Viktoria Minya and I must say that I did not go into this testing unbiased. Actually, I expected not to like this perfume at all. Why? Let’s see… … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A Bit Of Glamour – Review: Xerjoff Casamorati Dama Bianca

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Dama Bianca is a classic case of: attractive bottle drawing in shallow perfume blogger. Aside from the eye-stabbingly dangerous looking top, this bottle and even more so the packaging are gorgeous! Or are they? The strange thing is, one moment I’m bewitched, … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Violet, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Who Needs Pink Elephants? – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Grand Bal

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

When I think about Dior, I don’t think of the botched new versions of great classics, of the demise of some of the most important scents in perfume history, no, strangely enough and quite contrary to my usual character, when … Continue reading →

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A Smaller Empire – Review: Parfum d’Empire Cuir Ottoman

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

Leather – I have to say, I love it. That is fairly new for me and therefore I’m still somewhat  amazed at the fact. I had good experiences with the Parfum d’Empire line, so to try their leather scent was a must. … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Iris, Jasmine, Leather, Oriental, Parfum d'Empire, Resins | Tagged , , , , , | 45 Comments

Monday Question – What Do You Wish You Had Known At The Beginning Of Your Perfume Hobby?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

Remember when you where all new and excited about discovering this new world? A world full of perfume and full of people just as obsessed as yourself? When you look back, what do you wish you had known from the … Continue reading →

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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

Oh Happy Day! – Review: Roja Parfums Scandal Eau de Parfum

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

A perfume called Scandal, a big white floral – that does sound like everything I don’t want. Loud, in your face, scandalous, I can’t help but associate these thoughts with Scandal. But on the other hand, I know Roja Dove’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Roja Dove, Roja Parfums, Rose, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

Hospitals And Holidays – Review: A Lab On Fire L’Anonyme And Sweet Dreams 2003

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

I’ll say it right up front: While I was intrigued by A Lab On Fire’s latest offering What We Do In Paris Is Secret, I was a bit disappointed by the other two perfumes in the line. L’Anonyme ou OP-1475-A … Continue reading →

Posted in Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Leather, Musk, Orange Blossom, Powdery, Rose, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Angstgegner – Review: Nasomatto Nuda

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

While I love the English language, German has some great words, the title of this post is one of them. Angstgegner means most feared opponent and jasmine is surely my most feared opponent when it comes to perfume. But facing … Continue reading →

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