Monthly Archives: January 2011

Olfactoria on Perfume Smellin´Things – again :)

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is that time of the week again, I am posting on PST today. I hope to see you over there!

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Olfactory Oasis – Perfume Shopping at “Duft & Kultur” in Vienna

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

After a trip to Le Parfum last week I want to show you the second important destination for the discerning perfume lover in Vienna, Duft &Kultur. The store’s name translates from German as Fragrance & Culture and that is exactly … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria In Dreamland – Why I wear Perfume To Bed

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do not fear! This is not going to be a TMI post. 🙂 I love to select a perfume at night to wear to bed (to sleep!), just as I select one in the morning before I start my day. … Continue reading →

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Lady Of The Roses – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was a bit apprehensive when I thought about trying Portrait of a Lady, the latest issue by Frederic Malle. I have an exceptional track record with this line, and I didn’t particularly long to encounter a Malle fragrance I … Continue reading →

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Hyperglycemia – Review: By Kilian Back To Black + Giveaway!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

I received the By Kilian Discovery Set for Christmas, and as grateful as I am, as bummed I also am, since I am having a hard time with these perfumes. Why, you ask? Well, I can´t seem to find one … Continue reading →

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Can There Be More Than One Queen? – Shalimar Comparison

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

I recently received samples of various vintage concentrations of one of my favorite perfumes – Shalimar. Danielle took pity on me, to stop my lamenting that I would never, ever get my hands on vintage Shalimar, which practically rendered my … Continue reading →

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Announcement – European Fumechat On Twitter

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

After the successful #fumechat last Friday that was organized by Chickenfreak, Eyeliner on a Cat and EauMG for our American Perfumistas, we want to participate in the fun too. At a time a bit more convenient for us Europeans, though … Continue reading →

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Love and The Carpet – Review: Amouage Epic Woman

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

I admire Amouage. It looks so exotic, so expensive and incredibly luxurious. Until recently I was just fine going on admiring Amouage from afar. Which was a near perfect solution for my pocket book as well as my phantasy life, … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Is There A “No-Go” Perfume For You?

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is Monday again! The Monday where finally my routine should be back. P., my older son back at the nursery, my husband back at the surgery, only little N. and I staying at home. I say should, because we all … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

Time again for a look back. The first week of the new Year was already a busy one, everyone around the perfume community was off to a running start. On Olfactoria´s Travels it was Green Week. Here are some of the … Continue reading →

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