Monthly Archives: September 2011

Monday Question: What Would You Like To Read On Olfactoria’s Travels?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Which perfumes would you love to see a review of? What perfume house does not get enough attention on the blogs, in your opinion? Are there any kinds of features you would like to see more or less of (like … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Fall has arrived. Mornings are decidedly cooler, the air is fresh and bracing, fog is rolling in and taking a while to dissipate. The trees are starting to turn all colors and loose the first leaves. That means heavier perfumes … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am posting again on PST today. This week I am taking a sniff at a wonderful candle, home scents were my first priority on PST after all, so it’s back to the roots… I hope to see you over there!

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I Love The Way You Lie – Review: Aftelier Cepes & Tuberose

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

I often react to a perfume in a synesthetic way, I see a color or a texture, or more predictably like most people, I react emotionally. A memory is evoked or a certain mood is triggered. Mandy Aftel’s perfumes make … Continue reading →

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Drill Sergeant – Review: Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Chambre Noire, the dark chamber of a photographer, is the darkest of the three Olfactive Studio perfumes, and maybe the most unusual. “What happens in the darkroom? Mystery. In the darkroom, light is queen and darkness the heir apparent.  Light uses … Continue reading →

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Cocktail Hour In Two Dimensions – Review: Olfactive Studio Still Life

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

Still Life is the brightest and happiest of the three Olfactive Studio perfumes. A woody citrus fragrance, Still Life is – contrary to its name – very effervescent and sparkling, very much alive, very dynamic and full of energy and movement. … Continue reading →

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Reflections – Review: Olfactive Studio Autoportait

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

Over the next three days I am going to review the three new perfumes, Olfactive Studio is launching this week in Paris. I will start with my favorite, Autoportrait. It is probably saying something about my narcissistic tendencies that I am drawn … Continue reading →

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There’s A New Brand In Town – Introduction To Olfactive Studio

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Frenchwoman Celine Verleure, formerly of Kenzo, Osmoz.com and L’Orèal, is a true perfume lover. She wanted to realize her dream and create her own perfume label. Said label existed long before any perfume did, since Celine decided to go down … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Draws You To A New Brand?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

What interests you in a new brand? What characteristics must a new line have that moves you to take a closer look (or sniff)? How important are visuals to you? What is the most important trait a new label must … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

Ten years ago today, I was on vacation in Tuscany. Sitting on the square in front of the dome in Siena, I saw the huge headline of the German Bild-Zeitung in the hands of a fellow tourist at the next table: “Great … Continue reading →

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