Monthly Archives: August 2012

A Spot In The Shade – Review: Parfums MDCI Vepres Siciliennes

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

Vepres Siciliennes, named after the opera “I vespri siciliani” by Guiseppe Verdi, is a fruity green chypre fragrance. I believe this is a perfume that is easily overlooked, especially in a collection of perfumes as magnificent as the one MDCI … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Oakmoss, Parfums MDCI | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Monday Question – What Stage Are You At In Your Perfume Journey?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Are you a newbie, full of excitement at this brand new fragrant world you’ve discovered? Have you set up camp at Perfume Central, busy trying as many fragrances as possible and rapidly building up your collection? Are you … Continue reading →

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A River Runs Through It – Review: Serge Lutens Jeux De Peau

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have been rediscovering my love for woody perfumes these past weeks, and Jeux de Peau is one of the best. Here is my review from last year to refresh your memory and maybe make you take out your old … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Oriental, Serge Lutens, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Off To Italy! – Olfactoria Goes On Vacation

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

My family and I have packed the car to the rafters and will slowly trundle (as I said the car  is quite heavily loaded) to Italy today. It is going to be primarily a vacation of relaxing on the beach … Continue reading →

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Individualist – Review: Chanel Les Exclusifs N°18

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

N°18 is surely the most unusual and daring among the Les Exclusifs fragrances. While the others are mostly wonderful, they are not exactly groundbreaking in their conception, but excellent examples of certain styles (e.g. The Fresh Green One: Bel Respiro, The Classic … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Musk | Tagged , , , , , , , | 37 Comments

Monday Question – Which Perfumes Do You Find Seductive?

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Which perfumes make you feel weak at the knees? Which perfumes make you feel attractive? Are there perfumes you like (or would like) to smell on the object of your affection? Is there a particular type of fragrance … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Is – Chanel Giveaway Winner Announced

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

Thank you all for commenting, there was a lot of interest, well it is a Chanel Les Exclusifs after all… But unfortunately I can’t send you all a decant, although I’d love to. Random.org helped me choose a winner,  the … Continue reading →

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Closer To Heaven – Review: SoOud Ouris Parfum Nectar And Eau Fine

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

The niche line SoOud was launched in 2010 by perfumer Stephane Humbert Lucas, who is also the brain and nose behind Nez á Nez. I never felt particularly moved to explore this line, because, frankly, the name irks me. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Iris, Oriental, SoOud | Tagged , , , , , , | 48 Comments

Hot Town, Summer in the City – The Candy Perfume Boy Summer Special at Perfume Lovers London

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara One of the very brightest and best new perfume blogs to pop-up in Perfumeland over the last year is The Candy Perfume Boy. With a mix of razor-sharp wit and insightful reviews, the posts are as entertaining as … Continue reading →

Posted in Annick Goutal, By Tara, Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fruity, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Puredistance, Thierry Mugler, Tuberose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 34 Comments