Monthly Archives: April 2011

What The World Needs Now – Review: Swarovski Aura

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Swarovksi released (in broadest possible distribution) its first fragrance, called Aura on April 1. (April’s Fools Day? A possible sign?) Dutiful (and curious) blogger that I am, I went to the flagship store in Vienna on the first day of availability to … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria on The Road – London Day Two

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am so tired! In perfect, untypically bright and sunny weather my friend, who lives in London and I went about sniffing to our hearts content today. We started out at Les Senteurs at Elizabeth Street in Belgravia. I knew … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Ideal Perfume-Shopping Destination?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

Since I am in London this week, the Monday question is: Where do you want to shop for perfume? What is the best city? What is your dream destination when it comes to immersing yourself in as much perfume as … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On The Road – London Day One

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

I landed in London this afternoon to extraordinarily beautiful, unseasonally warm weather. We checked in at the lovely Dukes Hotel in St James After unpacking M (my husband) and I went to a pub to meet our friends, who live … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

Off to London today! The kids are with the Grandparents. I am a nervous wreck. Other than that, all is well. I will try to keep a kind of perfumed travelogue to let you in on my scented adventures, also there are … Continue reading →

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Winner Of Hermes Giveaway Announced

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

Thank you all for the enthusiastic response, I wish I had more samples to give away. The lucky winner of a manufacturer’s sample of Hermes Jardin sur le Toit is the number 1, and that is FearlessBG Congratulations, Guus! I … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is Saturday again. This week I am taking a look at an Austrian perfume, highly exclusive and steeped in history. But how does it smell? Find out on PST.

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Censored To Maintain PG-Rating – Review: Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have a healthy respect for Serge Lutens perfumes. There are many I adore, but there are equally many that have sent me to the sink scrubbing furiously, to get rid of something that did not agree with me. Usually, … Continue reading →

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Tropical Getaway – Review: Ormonde Jayne Frangipani

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tropical Island anyone? I could use a vacation in a place that smells like Ormonde Jayne Frangipani. With its large elegant cream coloured petals, frangipani is perhaps the queen of all tropical flowers. The heart of the structure is a … Continue reading →

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Something Smells Funny Here – Perfume Mini-Reviews Part 1

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

There are many samples that somehow ended up in the dilapidated tea box I store them in, where I have no idea, not even the faintest recollection, of how they got there. No doubt some have found their way in … Continue reading →

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