Monthly Archives: December 2011

In The Arms Of the Angel – Review: Mona di Orio Oiro

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

The following post was already written back in September, but I held it back for reasons, I’m not entirely clear about anymore. The tragic event of the perfumer Mona di Orio’s death yesterday, made me revisit it and I thought … Continue reading →

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Last Two Days Of The BeautyBloggers.org Auction! – Bid And Help Doctors Without Borders

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

The second annual BeautyBloggers.org charity auction was off to an epic start — we actually exceeded the total amount raised in last year’s auction in the first day. Way to go, beauty lovers! Not to worry: plenty of items are still … Continue reading →

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Mona Di Orio Died

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

I just saw the unbelievable news that the great perfumer Mona di Orio has suddenly passed away today. I am deeply shocked and the right words fail me at the moment. Still, I feel the need to talk about this … Continue reading →

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You Have Chosen! – Answers To The Monday Question: Guerlain Or Chanel?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

The last Monday Question had quite an echo, many of you joined me in the ficitional imperative to choose only one of the two most esteemed houses – Chanel or Guerlain. So how did you choose? Since I am a … Continue reading →

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Two In One – Review: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Esquel

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

Esquel is a town in Patagonia, Argentinia, in 1951 a meteorite was discovered there, which brings Esquel into the fold of the Shooting Stars Collection, by our favorite bottle beauty contest losers, Xerjoff. Esquel includes notes of Lavender, bergamot, iris, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Oriental, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , | 22 Comments

The Gleam In A Mother’s Eye – Review: Aftelier Secret Garden Eau de Parfum

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Usually wearing an Aftelier creation, is quite a ride. When I apply Tango or Cepes&Tuberose, many feelings are stirred up, emotions abound and I am preoccupied and enthralled, as well as challenged and moved. It is not that Secret Garden … Continue reading →

Posted in Aftelier, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Not Every Amber Is For Me – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Ambre Nuit

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

Ambre Nuit was the fourth issue of the line of men’s colognes by Dior. All four of those have since been integrated in the recent La Collection Privée. Although intended as a men’s cologne initially, this is a comfortably genderless … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Dior, Dior La Collection Privée, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Rose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 39 Comments

Monday Question – Guerlain Or Chanel? You Must Choose!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am in the mood for a quite sadistic question today… You have to choose between the houses of Guerlain and Chanel for the rest of your life, you can only have one houses’ perfumes. If you cannot choose, you … Continue reading →

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My New York City Sniffing Tour – Part II

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

Joey and I also visited Bergdorf’s Edward Bess counter, of course. I love Edward Bess Cosmetics, I think it is the most elegant and refined line available right now. In Europe the brand is only available online through zuneta.com, who have … Continue reading →

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Little House On The Prairie – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Sienna Musc

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Laurie Erickson makes an extraordinary number of perfumes to feel at home in. Cuddly, soft, cozy and warm. Evoking crackling fires, cashmere shawls, downy beds and sleep-ins. Conjuring brisk walks in the woods, endless fields of grass or late afternoon … Continue reading →

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