Monthly Archives: June 2013

Monday Question – Do You Wear Perfume In The Sun?

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Olfactoria

Do summer heat and intense sun deter you from wearing perfume? Are you sensitive to the potentially skin-irritating combination of sun and fragrance? Do you get a headache from too much sun and a heady perfume? Do you wear perfume … Continue reading →

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The Seven Sins – Lust And Wrath; Review: Vintage Dior Dioressence

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Olfactoria

When Carrie of Eyeliner on a Cat announced that this blogging collaboration would have The Seven Deadly Sins as a theme, I rejoiced. What a great challenge! As soon as I sat down to get to work though, I realized … Continue reading →

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Summer In The City – A Very Hot Trip To New York Day 2

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Olfactoria

The second day of our travels dawned bright and early in Central Valley, NY and with a really, really great breakfast at our hotel (great relative to the fact that it was free and actually included much more than diluted … Continue reading →

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Lady In Red – Review: Parfums M.Micallef Rouge N°2

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Red has so many meanings. It can mean love, danger, luck, romance… I love the colour red. It is incorporated into my everyday life. My home has splashes of red, my wardrobe consists of many red pieces, some … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Laurie Erickson Of Sonoma Scent Studio

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

That I really like Sonoma Scent Studio is witnessed by the many reviews here on the blog. I like quite a few things about SSS and the woman behind it, Californian perfumer Laurie Erickson: she is not afraid to use … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Why Do You Love Perfume So Much?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Olfactoria

Have you ever thought about what it is that draws you to fragrance? Why do you find yourself trawling perfume blogs and sniffing to your heart’s content again and again? What makes perfume attractive to you? Why is scent your … Continue reading →

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Summer In the City – A Very Hot Trip To New York: Day 1

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Olfactoria

I have returned from a short trip with my husband (no kids, no kids, not even one!) to New York. Before I recount my (mini-)adventures there, I wanted to explain why I didn’t let on about it properly before I … Continue reading →

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Winner Of The Micallef Ananda Giveaway Announced

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Olfactoria

Last week we indulged in the beautiful photos of Sandra’s Floridian getaway and read her tempting review of M. Micallef Ananda. Sandra was so kind as to offer a small decant of her personal bottle of M.Micallef’s Ananda to one … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Vero Kern Of Vero Profumo

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

Everybody who has read my blog for more than three posts, probably knows that I admire Vero Kern and her unique line of perfumes consisting of the inimitable Onda, the exotic Rubj, carefree Kiki and fairy-like Mito. Vero is a Swiss perfumer, who came … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Adventurous Are You In Your Perfume Exploration?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Do you like to try a wide range of different perfumes? Are you drawn to the highly original and unusual in fragrance? Or are you more conservative in your tastes and tend to stick to trying perfumes you’re … Continue reading →

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