Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Sacred And Profane Scent Machine – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Coeur de Vétiver Sacré

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

Coeur de Vétiver Sacré, “the offering to the gods, the mystical journey, a basket filled with fruits, flowers, spices and incense, with balms and precious woods.” That is how L’Artisan describes this perfume, an ode to vétiver. The material is … Continue reading →

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Shiver Down My Spine – Review: Penhaligon’s Amaranthine

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

The white floral category and I, we don’t see eye to eye most of the time. Trust Bertrand Duchaufour to create one that is so different, so intriguing and so exotically sensual, I fell in love at first sniff and more importantly, … Continue reading →

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Work Horse – Review: Frapin Caravelle Epicée

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

My infatuation with Frapin 1697 led me to explore the rest of the line, Caravelle Epicée was the only Frapin I had heard of before. And there are mostly good things to be heard. Caravelle Epicée is easy to love. … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Fragrance Reviews, Frapin, Incense, Oriental, Spicy | Tagged , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Monday Question – What Would Your Bespoke Perfume Be Like?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

If you could commission a bespoke perfume for yourself, money being no object, what would it smell like? Who would you want to create it? What would you call it? Tell me about your brief! My Answer: I am always … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love and Reminder To Vote For Mandy Aftel FiFi Award 2011

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

This Sunday is dedicated to trying to relax and doing only things that everybody loves to do. A lazy Sunday is what we envision. I am certain this will involve lots of scooter driving, trying to eat grass and little … Continue reading →

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