Tag Archives: Tuberose

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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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

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

Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite White Floral?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Do you like white floral perfumes? Do you prefer jasmine, tuberose or gardenia, ylang-ylang, orange blossom or muguet? What white floral is a must try in your opinion? Which house does them best? What is your absolute favorite in this … Continue reading →

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The Power Of Transformation – Review: Serge Lutens Tubéreuse Criminelle

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

It would be no exaggeration if I said that there was a time when I considered Tubéreuse Criminelle to be my arch enemy. It stood for everything I did not like. Tuberose – that note alone was enough, once upon … Continue reading →

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A Trip To Spain – Ramon Monegal Mini-Reviews Part II

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

After a look at the first seven perfumes from the Spanish niche house of Ramón Monegal (see Part I), here are the seven more feminine leaning perfumes. Apart from being available at First in Fragrance, and through their own website … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Honey, Incense, Iris, Jasmine, Leather, Mimosa, Musk, Orange Blossom, Oriental, Patchouli, Ramon Monegal, Resins, Rose, Tuberose, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

A Trip To Spain – Ramón Monegal Mini-Reviews Part I

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Ramón Monegal is a spanish niche house that only recently came to my attention when I saw their beautiful bottles popping up on First in Fragrance. Luckily not long after, the brand contacted me and kindly sent samples of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fruity, Gourmand, Iris, Jasmine, Leather, Musk, Oriental, Patchouli, Ramon Monegal, Resins, Rose, Spicy, Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 55 Comments

Olfactoria And The Giant Peach – Review: Parfums MDCI Péché Cardinal

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

All the fragrances of Parfums MDCI that I have tried so far, I have liked a lot (Enlèvement au Serail, Promesse de L’Aube, La Belle Hélène), but not so much as to invest in a full bottle. Now that has … Continue reading →

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Surrogate Spring – Review: Chanel Les Exclusifs Gardénia

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

I once wrote a damning mini-review about Chanel’s Gardénia and now I’m here to eat my words and apologize to Gardénia and all who love it, as well as to Jacques Polge (he will be so excited ). Spring is here, … Continue reading →

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Look At Me! – Review: Robert Piguet Fracas Extrait de Parfum

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Smothering mega flower in salad dressing – I believe something along those lines was my first inofficial review of this tuberose classic, a few years ago. The tuberose that all others are compared to, the ultimate diva of fragrances, Fracas … Continue reading →

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