Monthly Archives: July 2011

Defying Chong – Review: Amouage Library Collection Opus III

I was reluctant to approach the Library collection for several reasons. First and foremost my love for Epic, Lyric and Memoir and now the major love affair with Honour are expensive enough. Secondly, the Library collection goes down a different … Continue reading

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The Scent Of Silence – Review: Comme des Garcons Kyoto

Sometimes I crave silence more than anything else. I love my sons, but their constant, and I mean CONSTANT blabbering, is sometimes hard to take. I am glad they are lively and love to talk, I am glad they want … Continue reading

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Monday Question – Which Perfume House Offers The Best Edited Line?

Imagine you have to recommend one single perfume house to a new Perfumista to start, which one would it be? Which line offers the greatest variety? Which house has a good representative of every perfume category? Which house has great … Continue reading

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

The first week of July flew past. We all have been ill these past weeks, hopefully that bug has been dealt with now. We are barbecuing today with the Grandparents and my husband’s sister’s family. Good food and exited kids … Continue reading

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Update For All Honoré des Pres Giveaway Winners!

I heard from a couple of readers that they had not yet received their sample sets. So I contacted Honoré des Pres and inquired further. I just got a reply that they experienced delivery delays and are getting in new … Continue reading

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Another Day At The Beach – Summer Scent Mini-Reviews Part 2

Another day at the beach is in order (yes, I am aware of living in a landlocked country, painfully aware!), but Part 1 was fun, so here are a few more candidates to take along: Jo Malone Sweet Lemon Cologne: is primarily … Continue reading

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Wordless – Review: Aftelier Tango

When I apply Mandy Aftel‘s Tango many things happen at once. The most impressive thing, for somebody like me who loves writing and loves writing about perfume even more, is the fact that it overwhelms me with a multitude of … Continue reading

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Anya’s Garden Sample Set Giveaway Winner!

I was overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response to this Giveaway, Anya’s perfumes are special, so maybe it is not so surprising at all. 🙂 Thank you all very much for commenting, all your inspired and inspiring remarks about amber have been a … Continue reading

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Getting From A To B – Review: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Lua

Lua, part of Xerjoff’s Shooting Stars collection, is wrong in many respects. It is too expensive for one, but that is an old hat, we have had this discussion about Xerjoff, and it is a given, so moving on. The second deterrent … Continue reading

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Happy Fourth Of July! – Monday Question And A Preview Of The Summer At Olfactoria’s Travels

Happy Independence Day to all my American readers! Being a huge America fan, I always celebrate Independence Day as well. At the very least my husband and I sit on the balcony and daydream about what we would do if … Continue reading

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