Monthly Archives: November 2012

Olfactoria’s Pre-Holiday Sale – Grab A Bargain!

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Olfactoria

I need to get my perfume closet into better shape before the new year, so this your chance to snap up a bottle for yourself or a loved one. I ship anywhere in the world, please contact me for prices … Continue reading →

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Who Needs Pink Elephants? – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Grand Bal

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Olfactoria

When I think about Dior, I don’t think of the botched new versions of great classics, of the demise of some of the most important scents in perfume history, no, strangely enough and quite contrary to my usual character, when … Continue reading →

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Roja Dove – An Extraordinary Englishman Part II

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

Here is Part II of my interview with Roja Dove at the Haute Parfumerie in Harrod’s in London. Read Part I here. How did you come up with the names of your perfumes, what do they signify for you? Danger, … Continue reading →

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Roja Dove – An Extraordinary Englishman Part I

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

It is easy to fall under the charming spell of Roja Dove. Britain’s most prominent perfumer, Roja is on his way to being a legend. The most-quoted perfumer and perfume historian of our time, he lives and breathes his passion … Continue reading →

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Luxurious Bargain – Review: Hermès L’Ambre de Merveilles

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

Lately my perfume habits have changed dramatically. I’ve gone from testing four of five perfumes a day, to craving and wearing a single one for a week or more at a time. That development has it’s positive and negative sides. … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Happy Are You With Your Perfume Collection?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Are you happy with your collection as it is, or are there changes you’d like to make? Do you feel that you have a good varied range of perfumes for most occasions? Would you like to jettison a … Continue reading →

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Perfume Shopping Around The World – The Poland Edition

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

Editor’s Note: Let us welcome Lukas today, who will introduce himself below. By Lukas: Hello to all who travel through the perfume world along with Olfactoria! Nice to see so many perfume enthusiasts in one place. Let me introduce myself: … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Is… – Guerlain Shalimar Giveaway Winner Announced

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

Thank you all for participating in this month’s giveaway. It was such fun reading all those ridiculously long perfume names. My personal favorite is “Ange ou Demon Le Secret Poesie d’un Parfum d’Hiver Givenchy for Women”, that name really shows … Continue reading →

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The Heroine Of Summers Past – Review: Yosh Ginger Ciao

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

Yosh Han, Californian perfumer extraordinaire, says the name of this perfume, Ginger Ciao, is actually the name of the heroine of a novella she has written. Ginger Ciao, evocative of every overblown female lead somewhere between James Bond and Austin Powers, surely … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Would You Like To Work In The Perfume Industry?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

Is your dream to become a perfumer yourself? Would you like to start your own brand? Design bottles maybe? Work in perfume retail? Open your own store? Do you see yourself working in the industry in the future? Or are … Continue reading →

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