Monthly Archives: March 2011

French Colonial Style – Review: Dior Escale à Pondichéry

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

On the hunt for the perfect summer scent I happened upon the Dior Voyage collection “Les Escales”. There are three Eaux de Toilette (for now, I have no doubt the line is going to be extended). The first to be … Continue reading →

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Uncontested Beauty – Review: Amouage Lyric Woman

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

As I explained in my first review of an Amouage perfume – Epic Woman – I tried to stay away from the line, as to not fall down an uncontrollable rabbit hole. Well, I did try other Amouage’s and I … Continue reading →

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Tea Ceremony – Review: Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Osmanthe Yunnan is part of the nine perfumes that make up the boutique-exclusive Hermessence line by Hermès, created by in-house perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. I have a soft spot for Ellena and his every creation gets special treatment, meaning I am … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Need A Full Bottle?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you prefer having a favorite scent in its original vessel? Do you make do with a decant or do you simply not care where your perfume is housed? Do you collect samples or do you consider only really owning … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

This Sunday the entire Olfactoria family is piling into the new gigantic slightly larger than usual car to drive to the country. A visit with my parents to show off the car the kids is the plan. I am looking … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things – NYC Week

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is New York Week on PST, please come on over to read about my olfactory memories of that wonderful city. Have a great weekend!

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My Favorite Things – Spring Edition

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

Don’t you love lists? I do, so here goes – my favorite things of the past months: 1. Perfume: Cartier L’Heure Fougueuse and Aftelier Wildflowers: Both these perfumes are a much needed escape into Summer. The hay note that is … Continue reading →

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A River Runs Through It – Review: Serge Lutens Jeux De Peau

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

The good people of Serge Lutens offered to send a sample of their newest release Jeux de Peau to the recipients of their newsletter. Of course I couldn’t be fast enough in sending off my answer of “Yes, please!”. The … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Post I Ever Had To Write…And A Giveaway!

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Change is hardest. Everybody says he wants to change, but nobody actually wants to make it happen. Humans do best in familiar conditions, as wrong, unhealthy or damaging those might be, the pull of the familiar is stronger in most … Continue reading →

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An Orange Tree At The Beach – Review: Atelier Cologne Grand Neroli

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

The fifth Atelier Cologne scent I am reviewing today is the one I took the longest to fall for. I am not a big fan of orange blossom (as of most white flowers), so Grand Neroli was not my first … Continue reading →

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