Monthly Archives: January 2011

Into The Blue – Review: Guerlain L’Heure Bleue

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Olfactoria

I actually never expected to particularly like the old Guerlains. Of course I wanted to try them, own them even, because I think a collection should have such important “founding fathers” of perfumes present and accounted for. Like Shakespeare belongs … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: What Are Your Fragrant Regrets?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Olfactoria

Perfumes are the love of our lives, but none the less there are probably a few mistakes in our cupboards. Are there any full bottle purchases you regret? Did you ever change your mind totally about a perfume? Do you … Continue reading →

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Where Is Heaven? – Turns Out It Is In Belgium!

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

Through a post by Dimitri on Sorcery of Scent I became aware of Place Vendome Haute Parfumerie. A place every perfume lover should know about. On my quest to explore the House of Guerlain in its entirety (I know, quite … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is the end of the month again, January went by quickly and by now we are comfortably settled in 2011. Take a cup of tea (I hear Mandy Aftel has wonderful perfumed teas I need to try sometime) and … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am posting again on PST today. This week I am doing something totally out of character, some would say 😉 I hope to see you over there!

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Sharing The (Perfume-) Love – A Care Package From America

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

My son calls her the “nice American Lady who must be very rich” and he is right. Dee is a very rich woman indeed when it comes to generosity and friendship. Last week another big package arrived and had me … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Iris? – Review And Rant: Chanel 28 La Pausa

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

In iris I have found a note I truly love. Its complicated range, its versatility, its many incarnations and interpretations that are all united by one descriptor – elegance – has made me a fan of this note. Have I … Continue reading →

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Conversion – Review: Puredistance M

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

Initially I was not terribly interested in Puredistance’s third perfume, a release clearly geared towards men. Created by Roja Dove in 2010, the fragrance comes in a matte grey flacon that evokes metal, its box is black and grey, it … Continue reading →

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A Reaction From The Founder Of Puredistance

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

I recently recounted my visit together with a friend to the Puredistance Perfume Lounge in Vienna.  Today I received a comment by Jan Ewoud Vos, the CEO and founder of Puredistance. I wanted to publish his input here, because I … Continue reading →

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Amuse Bouche – Review: Guerlain Iris Ganache

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

I love Guerlain. But when it comes to attempting to review one of their perfumes, I am having the hardest time. I dither around, wear it for weeks, trying to get it right. I am afraid of saying something stupid, of not … Continue reading →

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