Monthly Archives: February 2012

A Little Something For The Eye – A Sneak Peek Into My Perfume Closet Part VII – The Albatross Edition

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Olfactoria

The final installment of my peek into my perfume closet series comes to you by request of Vanessa, who wanted to see my so called Albatrosses as well. And I thought that would not be a bad idea at all. Let’s take … Continue reading →

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Frédéric Malle Goes Facebook

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Olfactoria

Just a quick note to inform you that Frédéric Malle has a page on Facebook now. Most of you probably know that already, but for those of you who don’t, hop on over an take a look. Malle shares tips, … Continue reading →

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Move Over, Honey! – Review: Aroma M Geisha Amber Rouge

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Olfactoria

I am very late to the party with my review of Amber Rouge. There are many lovely takes on Maria McElroy’s newest perfume out there already. But I needed time for this one. There have been perfumes in Maria’s line … Continue reading →

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No More Layering! – Why One At A Time Is Enough For Me

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Olfactoria

In my early days of Perfumista-dom I experimented with layering perfumes. When I look back, I really don’t see why I thought I had the ability to do that, and what’s more – I don’t see why I felt the … Continue reading →

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La Femme Idèale Or How Blue Grace Entered My Life – Review: Armani Privé La Femme Bleue

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

There is a new bottle in my closet. Not just any old bottle, no, one of only a thousand made and sold at exclusive retailers worldwide. My bottle bears the number 489 and hails from London. Sorry, it sounds like … Continue reading →

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Lipstick Of Independence – Review: Edition de Parfums Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

I am quite good at matching people to perfumes, if I may say so myself. But I am astonishingly bad at knowing what I will like and what I will hate. This is a bit embarrassing for someone who spent a fortune … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Powdery, Rose, Violet | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 47 Comments

Monday Question – What Are Your Top 3 Favourite Perfumes From One Brand?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara I like lists so thought we’d have a bit of fun and I’d ask you to pick one perfume brand of your choice and list your 3 favourite perfumes in the line. Now I understand that for ‘fume … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Olfactoria

This is the second to last installment of my closet series. (Take a look at Parts I-V here.) Let us start with my newest bottle. It is one I am inordinately proud of – Armani Privé La Femme Bleue. (The … Continue reading →

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Two Women – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Jour Ensoleillé

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

I am glad this beautiful perfume comes along at a time in my Perfumista career, when I can really appreciate it. Half indolic white floral, half oakmossy chypre, Jour Ensoleillé sounds scary and would have sent me running not too … Continue reading →

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The Entire Tree – Review: Parfum d’Empire Azemour Les Orangers

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

Azemour les Orangers is the newest release by Parfum d’Empire. I’ve been eagerly waiting to try it and dear Tara came through and sent me her sample. Purportedly a real chypre, Azemour is called after a region in Morocco, where … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Green, Oakmoss, Parfum d'Empire | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 55 Comments