Monthly Archives: May 2012

As Sample As This – Win A Sample Of Vero Profumo’s New Perfume

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

Vero Kern is releasing a new perfume soon! As a big fan of Onda, my suit of armour, Kiki, the lively Parisian sprite and Rubj, the sensuous seducer, I can’t wait to smell it. After the release of three Eau de … Continue reading →

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Cool, Calm And Collected – Review: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Angéliques Sous La Pluie

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

Lately, as I was looking through my past reviews of the Malle line, I saw that I never reviewed Angeliques sous la Pluie. That is an oversight I need to remedy quickly, because Angeliques is a perfume I really love to … Continue reading →

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Escape! – Review: Aftelier Sepia

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

When Mandy Aftel releases a new perfume and generously sends me a sample, the first thing I do is adjourn to the privacy of my office and listen to Eminem. Soundtrack in place, I cautiously apply a little bit to … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Fragrant Regrets?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

Which bottle do you wish you hadn’t bought? What spontaneous (or long thought about) purchase has you writhing with buyer’s remorse? Which perfume you’d rather not have in your collection? Is there a perfume that makes you feel bad, because … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Perfume Advertisements – Chanel N°5 Movie #4

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

Elegant Frenchwoman Carole Bouquet was the face of Chanel N°5 in the 1980s. Here is the commercial for the perfume. Aesthetics have changed, fashion changes on a daily basis, but style and elegance are timeless, as both Carol and N°5 … Continue reading →

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Dearly Beloved – Review: Amouage Beloved Woman

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

Beloved couldn’t have come to my mailbox courtesy of the wonderful Christopher Chong, at a more opportune moment. I was deeply in love with another perfume at the time, I had been wearing it non-stop for four unprecedented days in … Continue reading →

Posted in Aldehydic, Amouage, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Oriental, Rose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 58 Comments

My Blog Sale Is On Again – New Items Added!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

The blog sale is open again, I have added another round of bottles seeking a new home. Please inquire per email (olfactoria at gmail dot com) about details and prices, I also can be reached through the contact page above … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Is… April Giveaway Winner Announced

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

Thank you all for participating in the April giveaway for two 2.5ml samples of Cuir de Lancome and Cuir Beluga. I loved reading about your various indiscretions, and take solace in the fact that my own rule breaking is no … Continue reading →

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Dolls, Strawberries And A Dead Russian – Review: Cartier L’Heure Convoitée

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Olfactoria

L’Heure Convoitée, the coveted hour, is the latest release in the boutique exclusive line by Cartier. I own one perfume – L’Heure Fougueuse, I still think it is the most unusual and unique of the entire line. “L’Heure Convoiteé is lips … Continue reading →

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Un Jour, Un Parfum – Review: Guerlain Muguet

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

On May 1st it is traditional in France to give a small bouquet of lily of the valley. In Paris, you go to Guerlain and give your beloved a bottle of the yearly issued, strictly limited Muguet Eau de Toilette. … Continue reading →

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