Monthly Archives: July 2013

People In Perfumeland – Georg Wuchsa Of Aus Liebe Zum Duft (First In Fragrance)

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Olfactoria

Today I am happy to welcome Georg Wuchsa, the man behind Europe’s biggest online niche perfume store Aus Liebe zum Duft, called First in Fragrance in English. Aus Liebe zum Duft literally means for the love of scent, and that … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Have A Favourite Skin Scent?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Do you have a fragrance that smells like “your skin but better”? Is there a cosy, close-wearing perfume you turn to when you want something subtle? What do you think makes a good skin scent? Or are you … Continue reading →

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In Seach Of Hidden Beauty – Wordless Wednesday

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Olfactoria

It’s the heat, it’s the boys, it’s work… It’s lack of discipline, it’s lack of motivation, it’s lack of sleep… It’s sad, it’s too bad, it’s true nonetheless… It’s writer’s block. Posts will be fewer in the coming weeks. I’m … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Victoria Frolova Of Bois De Jasmin

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Olfactoria

Today I am delighted to showcase the first blogger in the People In Perfumeland series. Victoria’s blog, Bois de Jasmin, was among the first to emerge out of MakeUp Alley’s fragrance boards and she blazed a trail for all of … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Is There A Note In Perfume You Are Obsessed With?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Olfactoria

Is there a particular note you seek out in every perfume you smell? Do you crave some notes more than others? Do you obsess over one note? My Answer: I go from one mini-obsession to next, but there are some … Continue reading →

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Perfume And Personality – An Interview with Matt Lukjanenko

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Olfactoria

Guest Post by Jordan River Tonight The Scented Salon is in Sydney. With us we have Matt Lukjanenko, an Australian student writing a thesis on Olfaction and Personality. Olfaction is the science of smell. You can assist his research, if … Continue reading →

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Perfumer Sandrine Videault Has Died

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

I just heard that perfumer Sandrine Videault, creator of the wonderful Les Nez Manoumalia, has passed away yesterday. She recently worked on a perfume called Magnolia Grandiflora for the floral artisan company Grandiflora in Sydney, Australia. Luckily a sample of … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth Of July!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

To all my American friends and readers I wish a very happy Independence Day. Eat a lot and have a relaxing day among loved ones! So tell me, what is your SotD on the 4th aside from BBQ smells? (Mine … Continue reading →

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Flying the Flag – Union Perfumes Mini-Reviews

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Perfume brand Union launched with four fragrances in 2012. Their concept is to produce fragrances using raw materials from across the British Isles. For example, there is violet leaf from Devon, England, wild thyme from Snowdonia, Wales, bracken … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Dawn Spencer Hurwitz of DSH Perfumes

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Olfactoria

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz is as much known in Perfumeland for her broad collection of beautiful creations as she is for her warm personality. Based in Boulder, Colorado, she is a prolific creator. Her numerous scents are have found fans all … Continue reading →

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