Monthly Archives: September 2011

Happy Birthday, Dawn! – DSH Mini-Reviews

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tomorrow is Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’s birthday, the incredibly talented perfumer from Boulder, Colorado, is one of the most prolific perfumers today. In addition she is an incredibly nice and generous person and I feel honored to know her. I like … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, DSH, Floral, Fruity, Gourmand, Orange Blossom, Rose | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

Silver Haze – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Bois d’Argent

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

By Tara I was sniffing my way around the new Dior perfume boutique in Selfridges when the Sales Assistant gave me something sprayed on a card, without telling me what it was. I was bowled over immediately and asked for … Continue reading →

Posted in By Tara, Dior, Dior La Collection Privée, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Iris, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 61 Comments

Re-calibrating The Nose – Review: Parfums d’Orsay Etiquette Bleue

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

A true cologne in the classic style is a wonderful thing. It is timeless – traditional and utterly modern at the same time. It is genderless – nothing else works so perfectly without taking perceived boundaries between feminine and masculine … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Fragrance Reviews, Musk, Parfums d'Orsay | Tagged , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

A Worthy Ending – Review: By Kilian Sweet Redemption, The End

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

The tenth and last perfume in the L’Oeuvre Noire Collection is the one I was sure about from the moment I read the notes list. Sometimes you just know (or rather hope, and are afraid of taking the first whiff of the … Continue reading →

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In The Garden Of Good And Evil – Review: Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Oud

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

This is the most expensive and most precious perfume I own. Yes, I do own a bottle (albeit, not the entire bottle, I am hosting a split) of Oud Parfum Intense from Mona di Orio’s Les Nombres d’Or line. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Mona di Orio, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 92 Comments

Perfume As Medicine – Sleepless Nights, Aches And Pains And More

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

We all know perfume is powerful and that is why we love it. Perfume is able to conjure memories, to evoke feelings, to influence moods. Perfume is a force to be reckoned with. Nothing works better at making us happy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aftelier, Amber, Annick Goutal, Anya's Garden, Armani Privé, Atelier Cologne, Chanel, Chypre, Citrus, Cologne, Comme des Garcons, Dior, Eau d'Italie, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Fruity, Gaultier, Gourmand, Green, Hermès, Incense, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Lostmarc'h, Maison Martin Margiela, Ormonde Jayne, Parfum d'Empire, Penhaligon's, Ramblings, Serge Lutens, Sisley, Tauer Perfumes, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite Fragrant Remedy?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you use perfume to medicate? Do you – conciously or not – utilize the aromatherapeutic properties of perfume? What are your secret weapons against all kinds of aches and pains? My Answer: I wrote a big post about the … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

This week I went in for my surgery. My right wrist was giving me trouble, but thankfully it was something that was easily repaired (according to my doctor, who by the way, is not only a renowned hand surgeon, but … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Facade – Review And Giveaway: Elie Saab Le Parfum

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

Elie Saab Le Parfum is the new, hot thing on fragrance counters everywhere, as well as on blogs everywhere. It is not often that a mainstream release gets that much attention, but when Francis Kurkdjian is commissioned to do it, … Continue reading →

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The Shadow Of The Wind – Review: Carner Barcelona D600

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Carner Barcelona is new niche house created by Sara Carner. She launched two perfumes last year and is coming out with a third – Cuirs – in the fall. I was lucky to receive samples (the carded samples of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Carner Barcelona, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Iris, Jasmine, Powdery, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments