Monthly Archives: August 2013

Monday Question – Have You Been On A Perfume Quest?

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Have you undertaken a long and exhaustive search in order to fill a particular gap in your perfume collection? What kind of fragrance were you hunting for? What perfumes did you try along the way? What was the … Continue reading →

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Italy Here I Come – Olfactoria Travels Again

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Olfactoria

I am signing off for the next two weeks, because we are going on our yearly family vacation to Italy. Aside from enjoying the beach, I look forward to exploring the fragrant situation in Venice this year. There are some … Continue reading →

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Read Up On The Le Labo City Exclusives – Available Worldwide For One Month Only

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Olfactoria

Le Labo has us coveting the city exclusives, since for most of the time they are what they say they are: exclusive to their city of origin. For the third time now, Le Labo relax their own rules and let … Continue reading →

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A Tuscan Retreat Part I – Sandra’s Italian Vacation

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra We took our first vacation in over 8 years that did not include a conference of some sort. Vacation this year included my entire immediate family and a cousin with her husband. To be honest, I worried that … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Portia Turbo Of Australian Perfume Junkies

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Olfactoria

Portia Turbo of Australian Perfume Junkies is to Perfumeland, what color is to a rainbow. She is loud, fun and simply adorable. She is also generous, warm-hearted and a fabulous writer. Let’s give the stage to the fabulous Miss Portia! … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Do You Choose A Perfume?

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Olfactoria

How do you go about searching for a new scent? Do you stalk the blogs and online stores? Do you go for scented expeditions at department stores and specialty shops? Are you inspired by advertisements? Do you look for particular … Continue reading →

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Penhaligon’s Love Potion N°9 And Gaultier Kokorico Full Bottles Giveaway

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Olfactoria

My friend Georgy, one of the very few real flesh and blood Perfumistas I know in Vienna, has decided to purge his collection in favor of a new By Kilian (Straight To Heaven) and you, dear readers are the beneficiaries. … Continue reading →

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