Monthly Archives: March 2012

Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On – Review: Guerlain Rose Barbare

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Olfactoria

Rose Barbare is part of the L’Art et la Matière line, but it stands out, together with Cruel Gardènia as the only floral in the line. My favorites (Angelique Noire, Cuir Beluga and Tonka Imperiale are traditional Guerlainesque gourmand-orientals. Not … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Oriental, Rose, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Olfactoria In London – Meet Me At The Meet Up And Other News

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Olfactoria

I was invited to talk at a Perfume Lovers Meet Up in London this spring, organized by the lovely Lila Das Gupta. I will talk about my favorite fragrant subject – Amber. So if you happen to live in or … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How would You Perfume Your Favorite Movie Star?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Olfactoria

Last week we took a look at my favorite actresses in roles I admire and what perfumes I would give them. Now it is your turn: Who is your favorite movie or TV character? What is his/her signature scent? Do … Continue reading →

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The Joy Of Living With Fragrance

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Olfactoria

A member of the Facebook Frangrance Friends group posted this video recently (Thank you, Joe!) and I wanted to share it as well. Enjoy! Lovely! Isn’t it interesting that the application and usage tips are quasi unchanged then and now?

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Perfumes And Movies – A Blogging Project

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Olfactoria

When I was asked to participate in this blogging project with Eyeliner on a Cat, Persolaise and Fragrant Moments, I thought that it would be easy to match perfumes to actresses. Boy, was I wrong! I had a very hard … Continue reading →

Posted in Armani Privé, Fragrance Reviews, Histoires de Parfums, Ormonde Jayne, Vero Profumo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 39 Comments

The Swan – Review: Huitième Art Myrrhiad

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh was what the three wise men brought to the baby Jesus in his manger. They were the most precious gifts of the time and although that may have changed over the centuries, I still would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Huitième Art, Myrrh, Resins, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Security Blanket – Review: Guerlain Tonka Impériale

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

I love Guerlain, I love gourmands, I love the L’Art et la Matière line, so Tonka Impériale was a slam-dunk for me. One of those rare perfumes you know you will love just by reading about them. Tonka Impériale was … Continue reading →

Posted in Benzoin, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Honey, Oriental, Resins, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 48 Comments

Soft Focus – Review: Histoires de Parfums Blanc Violette

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

Falling in love with something (or someone at that) can come as a total surprise. Blanc Violette was chosen for trial for the sole reason that is has a name I am able to remember easily within the number-centric canon … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Histoires de Parfums, Powdery, Vanilla, Violet, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Monday Question – What Role Would You like To Play In The Fragrance Industry?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Olfactoria

Do you sometimes dream of being a perfumer? Would you like to be creative director of a particular brand? Would you like a role behind the scenes or are you happy as a connoisseur and consumer? My Answer: I never dream of … Continue reading →

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L’Odysée de Cartier – Inspirations Come Alive

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Olfactoria

I wanted to share this beautiful video by Cartier with you. Entrancing, like a fairy-tale, it is very nice to do nothing but stare at beauty for three minutes, before the world encroaches again. Enjoy! Happy Sunday!

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