Monthly Archives: January 2013

Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part VII

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Neil VANILLE DES ISLES by PARFUMS DE TAHITI When it comes to vanilla, it is possible that I am something of a purist. Though I do enjoy novel approaches to framing the bean, ultimately, I don’t usually want anything … Continue reading →

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Snowed In – In Search Of Hidden Beauty Part II

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Olfactoria

Winter is in full swing here in Vienna, the cars are snowed in, the children are having fun and my walks have a welcoming silence to them. http://instagram.com/p/Udt8Q8PUp4/ The world is calm and soft under a pristine blanket of snow, … Continue reading →

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Radiance – Review: Hermès Jour d’Hermès

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Olfactoria

The third bottle on my tray of heavy rotation perfumes at the moment also comes (no surprises there) from the capable hands of Jean-Claude Ellena. http://instagram.com/p/UbV0pcvUrs/ Jour d’Hermès was released in December at Hermès boutiques and will go into wide … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Important Is The Perfume Bottle To You?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Olfactoria

Do you enjoy a perfume no matter what container it comes in? Is the outer appearance of a perfume important to you? Are you influenced in your buying decisions by bottle and packaging? Are you happy with decants? Do you … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part VI

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Neil SLEEPING WITH GHOSTS by MARK BUXTON PERFUMES The curiously named Sleeping With Ghosts may sound dark, daunting and gothic but the name is misleading: this is in fact a distinctly appealing, fruity vanillic scent that while linear and … Continue reading →

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Dornröschen – Finding Hidden Beauty Part I

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Olfactoria

When we talked about the topic of beauty in my recent post about 24 Faubourg by Hermès, a commenter mentioned that she is in the habit of going out on walks to look for beauty, whenever she feels the need. … Continue reading →

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Shameless Beauty – Review: Hermès 24 Faubourg

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Olfactoria

I bought a bottle of the Quadrige edition of 24 Faubourg on the last day of 2012 (for 20% off, people!). I did that for several reasons (not including the 20% off enticement, I would have bought it at full … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Fragrant Resolutions For 2013?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Olfactoria

It’s the new year, Christmas is not far behind us and maybe you found some new perfumes under the tree. In any case, January is the month to take stock of what is good, what is bad, what to keep … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part V

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Neil Happy New Year to all you vanillophiles, and welcome back to Sweet Little Thing, Friday’s exploration of all smells vanillic! (Here are Part I, Part II, Part III and Part IV.) I went into Tokyo yesterday in order … Continue reading →

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