Monthly Archives: March 2012

Where Is Heaven? – Turns Out It Is In Belgium!

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

This post was published last year, when almost nobody saw it. I thought it would be a good time to refresh your memory, and publish it again in slightly updated form, since my Bottle of the Month for March came … Continue reading →

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The Star-Trek Amber – Review: Amouage Opus VI

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have withstood the siren song of Amouage’s Opus line fairly well until now. Although I like especially Opus I and Opus III just fine, I have not yet been tempted to acquire a full 100ml bottle so far. Now there … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Amouage, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Leather, Resins, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 52 Comments

Stunning – Review: Roja Parfums Unspoken Extrait de Parfum

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

Unspoken was part of the triology of scents Roja Dove launched in 2007. A floral (Scandal), an oriental (Enslaved) and a chypre (Unspoken). There are more perfumes in the line by now (Aoud, Diaghilev, Danger, Innuendo, Reckless, Dazed and Confused. Okay those last … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Roja Dove, Roja Parfums | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 49 Comments

Because We Love Nice Things – Review: Guerlain Cuir Beluga

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have already spoken about my infatuation with Guerlain’s L’Art et la Matière line and trying Cuir Beluga did absolutely nothing to dispel that particular obsession, on the contrary, Cuir Beluga charmed its way into my heart and onto my … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Leather, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 59 Comments

Lavender Licorice Lament – Review: Hermès Hermessence Brin de Réglisse

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

UPDATE Nov 2014: I have to eat my words here, the Lavender Licorice Lament has turned into a Lovesong in the meantime. A new (rave) review is very much in order. Until then, please know that I know now that … Continue reading →

Posted in Fougère, Fragrance Reviews, Hermès, Lavender | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

Monday Question – What Was Your Last Full Bottle Purchase?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

What is the latest addition to your collection? Are you happy with it? Or are you feeling buyer’s remorse? Do you feel it fits in with what you have? Does it fill a gap in your collection? Or is it … Continue reading →

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Donate Your Unwanted Perfume For A Good Cause – Scents Of Self’s Refuge Project

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

I’m sure you have heard about this by now, but if not: Ari of Scents of Self is organizing a fundraiser for British Women’s charity Refuge. Take a look at her post here. You can donate any unwanted perfume you … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Things – The Winter Issue

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

Quickly, before the season is over, I want to talk about my favorite things of this past winter. Perfume: Aside from enjoying my ususal ambers, I fell for the Guerlain L’Art et la Matiere line (Angelique Noire is here, other reviews … Continue reading →

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Reclusive Beauty – Review: Lancôme, Cuir de Lancôme

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara How often can you get luxury for a bargain basement price? Not often, but with Cuir de Lancôme you can smell like a million dollars by spending relatively few. Released in 2007 as part of Lancôme‘s “La Collection” … Continue reading →

Posted in By Tara, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Lancome, Leather | Tagged , , , , , , , | 67 Comments

Giveaway Winner Announced

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

Thank you all for participating in the recent giveaway. I assigned a number to each of your comments and let random.org do the work. A 1ml sample of La Femme Bleue and a 5ml sample of Hermes Santal Massoia go … Continue reading →

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