Monthly Archives: April 2012

Monday Question – Do You Ever Choose Perfume For Somebody Else?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

Do you assign a perfume to the important people in your life? Have you been asked to choose a scent for somebody else? Would you like to introduce people you know to certain fragrances, because you think they would be … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Perfume Advertisements – Chanel N°5 Movie #2

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

Here is another Chanel commercial for N°5 featuring the charming Audrey Tatou. Like the Nicole Kidman movie, this one is beautifully retro in feel and lavishly made. There are elements I love and some that bother me a bit. I like Audrey … Continue reading →

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Amber Oud Giveaway Winner Announced!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

Thank you all so much for sharing your amber stories and experiences. I enjoyed reading through all the comments and re-living my own amber beginnings. The lucky winner of this draw and a sample of Amber Oud and one of … Continue reading →

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Watch Out, Here I Come! – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Seville à l’Aube

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

The Perfume Lover, a book by Denyse Beaulieu (Grain de Musc) is on everybody’s reading list these days. It was also on mine. I did read and enjoy it, but I’m not sure yet whether I should review it or … Continue reading →

Posted in Benzoin, Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Honey, Incense, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Orange Blossom | Tagged , , , , , , , | 35 Comments

Nightflights And Dreamscapes – Review: Guerlain Vol de Nuit Eau de Toilette

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

There are perfumes in my collection I reviewed very early on, there are reviews on my blog, of perfumes that never made it out of sample status, and there are bottles in my closet, I have loved, worn and cherished … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chypre, Citrus, Fragrance Reviews, Green, Guerlain, Iris, Jasmine, Oriental, Spicy, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , | 36 Comments

Going Vintage – Review: Guerlain Vol de Nuit Extrait de Parfum

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Up until this year I had successfully managed to avoid vintage perfumes. I resisted trying old formulations because I knew I would fall madly in love, thus condemning myself to a stressful search for an elusive bottle which … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Fragrance Reviews, Guerlain, Oriental | Tagged , , , , , | 39 Comments

Monday Question – Has A Review Ever Ruined A Perfume For You?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Olfactoria

Is there a perfume that you don’t enjoy as much anymore after reading a damning review? Is your perception of a scent influenced by the opinion of others? Did you ever stop wearing something, because of what somebody else said … Continue reading →

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Vintage Paradise – A Few Treasures For My Closet

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

Despite my one bottle a month rule, I could not withstand the temptation I unsuspectingly ran into last week. A perfume store in Vienna, one I had passed by and somehow not seen hundreds of times, turned out to be … Continue reading →

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