Monthly Archives: December 2011

Oh Tannenbaum! – A Blogging Event

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tara and I have been invited to take part in this year’s Holiday Blogging Project called Oh Tannenbaum! The idea is to investigate perfumes inspired by trees and wood. This is a genre I like a lot, but it has … Continue reading →

Posted in Armani Privé, By Tara, Fragrance Reviews, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Incense, Serge Lutens, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 84 Comments

Challenges – Review: Parfum d’Empire Aziyadé And Fougère Bengale

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Parfum d’Empire is a line where I have found many perfumes to love. It is well-edited, it offers something for everyone, but not everything can be right for me. These two, Aziyadé and Fougère Bengale present challenges to me. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Fragrance Reviews, Leather, Oriental, Parfum d'Empire, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , | 44 Comments

Monday Question – Do You Ever Experience Perfume Fatigue?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you have phases when you just don’t want to smell anything? When you have enough of new things? When all you crave is something tried and true? Familiar and loved? Are you always in the mood for perfume? Or … Continue reading →

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What’s New…

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

I didn’t manage to get a normal Weekend Link Love post together this week, circumstances conspired against me. I’m sorry. Instead I just want to recount my week a little bit, since it was a very good week perfume-wise, since … Continue reading →

Posted in Guerlain, Hermès, Ramblings | Tagged , , , | 32 Comments

Mr O Eats – A New York City Digest

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

By The Husband A passion for food and fine fragrance seems to be a common combination in a lot of people, be it fumeheads, perfumers, foodies or chefs. I don’t think I can honestly count myself to belong into any … Continue reading →

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Space For The Spirit – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Incense Pure

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

Incense, for any Catholic, is first and foremost associated with a church service (Comme des Garcons Avignon or Heeley Cardinal). But that is not the only possible incarnation of the note, some incense pefumes do not evoke holy halls, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Sonoma Scent Studio, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 48 Comments

A Big Hug From A Good Friend – Review: Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Musc

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Musks can be a tricky business. They can be too clean, evoking room spray, dryer sheets and fresh laundry. They can be too dirty, evoking sweaty armpits and Mongolian leaders including their horses. Or they can be too big (molecular … Continue reading →

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Silence Fraught With Tension – Review: Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs01

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was seeking out a sample of Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs01 for its basmati rice note. I love a rice note in perfume, it is not often found. I like Ormonde Jayne Champaca and Calè Fragranze d’Autore Dolce Riso, but perfumes … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Green, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 20 Comments

Am Christkindlmarkt – Review: Aroma M Geisha Rouge

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

Geisha Rouge is my “It is terribly cold outside, the wind is howling, my cheeks are frozen, but I still try to smile, when I get a whiff of my perfume!” scent. Perfect for harsh conditions, the oil of Geisha … Continue reading →

Posted in Aroma M, Fragrance Reviews, Oriental, Spicy | Tagged , , , , , , , | 48 Comments

Monday Question: What Sparks Your Interest In A Perfume?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Why do you sample a certain scent? What makes you decide to try a new (for you) perfume? Are you attracted by the noteslist? A review on a blog or a forum? An advertisement or press release? What draws you … Continue reading →

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