Monthly Archives: January 2012

The House Of Brécourt – Review: Haram, Ambre Noir, Eau Blanche And Eau Trouble

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Olfactoria

Brécourt Paris is a french niche brand headed by Emilie Bouge, a perfumer from Grasse. She developed a line of perfumes presented in sleek, square black bottles and in a variety of masculine and feminine scents. I tried four, picking … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Iris, Oriental, Woods | Tagged , , , , | 45 Comments

In Uncle Serge’s Garden – Review: Serge Lutens Fleurs de Citronnier And Fleurs d’Oranger

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Olfactoria

Serge Lutens is not exactly known for his floral creations. Oriental is what he likes best and where he usually excels. The spice-laden-fruit-compote-on-wood accord of a heavy oriental is what lead me to Lutens in the first place. But once there … Continue reading →

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The Hills Are Alive… – Review: By Kilian A Taste Of Heaven, Absinthe Verte

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Olfactoria

I was a slow starter with the Kilian line. For a long time I did not get it. But when I finally did, a whirlwind love affair started and many of the ten perfumes that make up the L’Oeuvre Noir … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Which Upcoming Releases Are You Anticipating?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Olfactoria

Which new perfumes have piqued your interest? What upcoming releases in 2012 are must-tries for you? What are you really waiting for? My Answer: I really look forward to smell the new By Kilian release Amber Oud. The Queen of … Continue reading →

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A Little Something For The Eye – A Sneak Peek Into My Perfume Closet Part II

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

Here is the second installment of photos of my collection. I thought I’d take group shots, so you can see the bottles, but not all at once. (That mainly serves the purpose of allowing me to stay in denial about … Continue reading →

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Under The Olive Tree – Review: Xerjoff Casamorati Fiore d’Ulivo

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

On my way through the Xerjoff range, I have come to a major landmark, Ladies and Gentlemen! I present to you – the Xerjoff my husband really likes. Fiore d’Ulivo is, aside from having a sensible name, a springy, light, fresh … Continue reading →

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Quick Escape – Review: Farmacia SS Annunziata Fiore Di Riso

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Olfactoria

Vanessa of Bonkers about Perfume has been extremely generous with me and one of the many, many samples and decants she shared with me, was Farmacia SS Annunziata Fiore di Riso, a perfume she very much likes herself. Notes include … Continue reading →

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My Epicurean Self – Review: Parfums d’Orsay La Dandy Pour Femme

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Olfactoria

Parfums d’Orsay is a line that stays pretty much under the radar for some reason. (One of the reasons that it is not well known in the US might be that Luckyscent does not carry the line, but First in … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Parfums d'Orsay | Tagged , , , , , | 23 Comments

Danger In The Air – Review: By Kilian Liaisons Dangereuses, Typical Me

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

This is the last of the By Kilian line I plan on reviewing. The one missing from the ten perfume collection L’Oeuvre Noire, that bears the quite a bit less modest title Black Masterpiece in English,  Straight To Heaven, the … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Always Fall For The Same Perfume?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

Do you tend to go for the same type of fragrance time and again? Is your perfume closet filled with similar scents? Are you a particular perfume type? Orientals only? Green queen? Chypre champion? Floral fan or even  AldeHo? Or … Continue reading →

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