Monthly Archives: May 2012

Two Days Away – A London Sniffing Tour

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Olfactoria

I went to London last week to give a talk at the London Perfume Lovers meeting (Tara wrote about it here.) and I decided to stay a day longer to enjoy my freedom for once and go on a little … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Fragrant Birthday Wish?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Olfactoria

Your birthday is coming up and you can wish for one bottle of perfume, no matter the cost, which one will it be? Who should give it to you? Is there a chance you will get it? My Answer: No … Continue reading →

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“Olfactoria, Queen of Amber” – Perfume Lovers London Meetup, Thursday 17th May 2012

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Another month, another convening of Perfume Lovers London at the New Cavendish Club. But this was a particularly special meeting because the talk was being given by our very own Olfactoria, who had made the journey over from … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Perfume Advertisements – Chanel Coco Movie

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Olfactoria

The advertisement for Chanel Coco with Vanessa Paradis and a beautiful cat from 1993 is famous. I don’t see Coco advertised at all anymore, which is sad. I adore this commercial! It is so well made, very original and that … Continue reading →

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I’m In London! – Olfactoria Travels For Real

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Olfactoria

I’m in London today, my talk event yesterday evening is over and I am free to really enjoy myself! (How was it? No idea, this is a scheduled post! 😉 ) I’m going sniffing and shopping today. Sending you all … Continue reading →

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Corrupted Floral Anyone? – Penhaligon’s Amaranthine Full Bottle Giveaway!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Olfactoria

I’m in London this week and therefore regular blogging service will be a bit slower until I get back (with a full report of course). In the meantime, to make things a little more entertaining, take a look at this … Continue reading →

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Arabian Nights – Review: Guerlain Songe d’un Bois d’Eté, Rose Nacrée de Désert and Encens Mythique d’Orient

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

I am inordinately happy about the fact that I managed to get my little Guerlain-crazy mitts on the latest trio of exclusive Eaux de Parfums. This time Guerlain made it even harder for us fans, since those three perfumes are … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Number One Perfume?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

I know, I know, impossible question again, but a little torture is fun, isn’t it? What is the one perfume you never want to be without? What is your absolute Number One? What perfume leaves all your other loves in … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Perfume Advertisements – Chanel N°5 Movie #5

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Olfactoria

The newest face to represent Chanel No5 will be none other than Brad Pitt (according to The Perfume Shrine). An extraordinary development – I think it is great! Going back in time, the seventies saw Catherine Deneuve (1973) as the … Continue reading →

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Lean On Me – Review: Chanel Les Exclusifs Sycomore

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Olfactoria

Here we have a vetiver perfume again… Somehow that note grows on me. My initial vetiver scepticism has been turned into genuine appreciation by the likes of Guerlain (Vetiver Pour Elle), Serge Lutens (Vetiver Oriental), Vero Profumo (Onda) and Mona … Continue reading →

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