Tag Archives: Parfumerie Generale

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

One Man, Three Leathers – Review: Parfumerie Générale Cuir d’Iris, Cuir Venenum And L’Oiseau de Nuit

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Parfumerie Générale offers three leather scents in its stable and today I want to take a look at all three of them. Leather has been a note I did not like, let alone seek out for a long time. Mainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Iris, Leather, Parfumerie Generale, Resins, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 45 Comments

You Have Chosen! – By Kilian vs. Parfumerie Générale: The Statistics

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

The last Monday Question pitched two houses against one another – the luxurious By Kilian and the prolific Parfumerie Générale. The lovely Undina, uncontested statistics champion of Perfumeland, was kind enough to devote her time again to make to amazing graphs … Continue reading →

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Perfume On Mount Olympus – Scenting The Greek Goddesses

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

By Guest Writer Alexandra Editor’s Note: Please let us welcome regular reader Alexandra, who graciously agreed to write a post on scenting Greek Goddesses. Alexandra is a museum professional and lives in London.  A few weeks ago Birgit offered some … Continue reading →

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Amuse Gueule – Review: Parfumerie Générale Cozé

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

I had a sample of Cozé for some time and it languished ignored among its peers, as I read a post on Vanessa’s blog Bonkers about Perfume where she describes a talk given by Pierre Guillaume at Les Senteurs in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Parfumerie Generale, Spicy, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 61 Comments

Recharge Your Batteries – Review: Parfumerie Générale Indochine N°25

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

I received a fragrant Christmas present from my sister-in-law this year, a bottle of Indochine, by my favorite gourmand-wizard Pierre Guillaume. There is hardly a perfume in this perfumer’s oeuvre that doesn’t appeal to me, even if I wouldn’t wear all … Continue reading →

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What To Wear For The Holidays – My Favorite Festive Perfumes

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

The next days are full of celebrations and festive events for most of us. A special occasion calls for a special perfume. Here are a few suggestions of my favorite festive fragrances to wear for the upcoming Holiday celebrations. Parfumerie … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Amouage, Aroma M, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frapin, Gourmand, Guerlain, Incense, Leather, Mona di Orio, Musk, Oriental, Parfumerie Generale, Powdery, Puredistance, Roja Dove, Spicy, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 48 Comments

Dark Times – Review: Parfumerie Générale N°10 Aomassai

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Aomassai is one of Pierre Guillaume’s masterpieces. Another woody-gourmand, Aomassai is at once a delicious treat and a deep and mysterious – I almost want to say experience – perfume. The name is a bit confusing. The perfume is inspired … Continue reading →

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“I have nothing to say and I’m saying it!” – Mini-Reviews

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

I usually review mostly perfumes I like, that move me somehow, or that compell me to try them again and again, even if I don’t love them. Then there are also reviews now and then about perfumes I hate, most … Continue reading →

Posted in Eau d'Italie, Fragrance Reviews, Huitième Art, Mona di Orio, Montale, Parfum d'Empire, Parfumerie Generale, Tauer Perfumes, Worth, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

Pinocchio – Review: Parfumerie Generale Cédre Sandaraque

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

That vetiver is not my best friend is known by regular readers, I found some to like, but I do not seek them out. Sometimes though, a vetiver scent sneaks up on me, dressed as something else and takes me … Continue reading →

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