Tag Archives: Christmas

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

I want to wish all my readers, commenters and friends a wonderful, peaceful and happy Christmas! I hope you get the chance to be with the people you love, eat good food, laugh, sing, dance and of course, smell ravishing all the … Continue reading →

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A Perfumed Christmas Carol – The Ghosts Of Christmas Past, Christmas Present And Christmas Yet To Come

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

I just watched Charles Dicken’s classic tale of transformation in the form my children prefer it – A Muppet’s Christmas Carol. And while Miss Piggy and Co. are doubtlessly entertaining, I still prefer the original text with its acerbic wit … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Most Festive Perfume?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

Which perfume in your collection is reserved for special occasions, like the upcoming Holidays? What is a very festive scent in your opinion? Do you choose your perfumes for such occasions well in advance or do you tend to go … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Which Perfumes Are On Your Holiday Wishlist?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

Do you have fragrances on your Holiday wish list? Are you comfortable asking your loved ones for particular scents for Christmas, birthdays etc.? Or do you prefer to buy them for yourself? What particular scent are you hoping for this year? Do … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria’s Pre-Holiday Sale – Grab A Bargain!

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

I need to get my perfume closet into better shape before the new year, so this your chance to snap up a bottle for yourself or a loved one. I ship anywhere in the world, please contact me for prices … Continue reading →

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Memories – Review: Comme de Garcons Series 3 Incense, Avignon

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

I used to go to church every Sunday as a child, and on high holidays like Christmas or Easter I went for up to five days in a row. (Easter sure is a busy time for Catholics.) There were times … Continue reading →

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If Only You Could Bottle It – Christmas For Perfume Nerds

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

I saw this little video and thought this might be a short and sweet message for today – perfume people understand. Have a lovely day!

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Merry Christmas – Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

In Austria, Christmas Eve is the big day. Like the British Royal Family, Austrians celebrate on the evening of the 24th.  My SotD will in all probability be Puredistance I, my go-to celebration perfume. So I wish you a very … Continue reading →

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What The Christkindl Brought…

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

The “Christkindl” was very good perfume-wise, this year. I received the entire set of “Les Coulisses du Parfum” from Osmoz. I will be the master sniffer in no time Also the discovery set from niche line “By Kilian” found its … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas! – Review: Caron Nuit de Noel

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

I wish all of you, who have been kind enough to visit, comment or link to my blog, a very merry Christmas! Whether you celebrate Christmas or another holiday, or just enjoy some downtime, I hope you can relax and … Continue reading →

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