Monthly Archives: November 2010

Licorice Tree – Review: Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Olfactoria

I never liked licorice until I got pregnant. Apart from changing my entire life forever, pregnancy also, interestingly, changed my attitude towards licorice. I really craved it then, and the predilection has stayed with me since (thankfully the mood swings … Continue reading →

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A Somewhat Different Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Olfactoria

It is hard to gift somebody else with a perfume. Even if you think you know best, even if you are convinced your impeccable taste and extensive knowledge enables you to give your nearest and dearest what they secretly wish … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Redhead – Review: Serge Lutens Rousse

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Olfactoria

Rousse, of course means redhead in french, and that word always conjures up my favorite redhead, Pippi. The hero of my own childhood, she gets new attention from me now, as I read her adventures to my son, who loves … Continue reading →

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The Great Unsniffed-How A Big Imagination Leads To Even Bigger Desire

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Olfactoria

I want what I can’t (or almost can´t) have. That is the story of my life… (side note: M., for once this is NOT a husband bashing post :D) The quest for the hard to get is one of my favorite pastimes. When it … Continue reading →

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Bitter Sweet Symphony – Review: Serge Lutens Douce Amere

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Olfactoria

It is not often, that I fall for a Serge Lutens creation immediately. Too often have I been dissapointed in something I was totally set to adore from what I heard about it, only to turn my nose on it … Continue reading →

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Fall Fragrance Round-Up Post

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Olfactoria

Perfumes are great mood enhancers on cold and grey days, they can be warming, comforting or uplifting. Ultimately, they make fall and winter infinitely more enjoyable for me. I thought I would do a round up of all the cuddly … Continue reading →

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The Truly Great Relationships – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Vanille Absolument (Havana Vanille)

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Olfactoria

Ah, the house of L’Artisan… So many fragrances I love come from L’Artisan Parfumeur, a french perfume house that was founded by Jean Laporte in 1976, who later left the company to found Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier. It is now … Continue reading →

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Summer Dreaming – Review: Serge Lutens Chergui

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Olfactoria

The Chergui or Sharqi, from the Arabic sharq, meaning east, is an east or southeast desert wind in Morocco (North Africa), especially in the north, most frequent in July and August. It is persistent, very dry and dusty, hot in summer, cold in winter. … Continue reading →

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Scents Of Horror – Review: Etat Libre d’Orange Secretions Magnifique

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Olfactoria

Today’s star in the horror scents series (click here for part 1) is the champion of horrible fragrances, the master of yeuch, the one that sends all, but the most hardcore perfume lovers for the shower in under two minutes is…..(drum … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria in Wonderland – How I Came To Be A Perfumista

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Olfactoria

For most of my adult life I was perfectly content with owning and wearing one or two perfumes at the most. I ‘d buy a bottle of something that struck my fancy. I went to department store to try something after … Continue reading →

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