Monthly Archives: September 2013

Monday Question – Who Should Make A Perfume?

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Olfactoria

Everybody and his mother is making a perfume these days, so there is not really a lack of new fragrances or too little launches. But still, who should bring out a perfume? What brand, label, person or organization should make … Continue reading →

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That Smile – Review: Hiram Green Moon Bloom

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Olfactoria

Hiram Green’s first creation for his own brand is called so very beautifully: Moon Bloom. This evocative name and the gorgeous bottle are plenty of incentive for me to want to smell what is behind the enticing outer trappings of … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Hiram Green of Hiram Green Perfumes

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Olfactoria

In this week’s edition of People in Perfumeland I am happy to welcome Hiram Green. Hiram is a perfumer currently living and working in Holland. He founded Scent Systems, a perfumery in London. What he missed in the perfume market … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Favourite Tea and Coffee Perfumes?

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Do you like fragrances with tea and coffee notes? How do you prefer your tea perfumes; green, black, jasmine, with milk or iced with lemon? What are your best loved tea scents? Have you found your perfect coffee … Continue reading →

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Perfume And Fashion – My Daily Uniform

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Olfactoria

Thomas, the Candy Perfume Boy suggested the theme for this blogging project: Fashion and Perfume. What an interesting theme, I thought then, but soon realized that I knew way too little about fashion to attempt matching a particular style to a … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Neil Chapman of The Black Narcissus

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Olfactoria

Today we hear more about Neil Chapman, an Englishman living in Tokyo, Japan. Neil is the writer behind The Black Narcissus, a wonderful blog that not only showcases Neil’s encyclopedic knowlege of perfume, but also his unique and quirky perspective … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Wear Perfume When You Work Out?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Olfactoria

Do you wear perfume in the gym? Are you combining sports and scent? Is your work out routine perfume-free or are you never without a good fragrance? What is you favorite work-out scent? My Answer: The real problem is: I … Continue reading →

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In Search Of Hidden Beauty – A Short Update

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Olfactoria

It was a busy week, but a good one. Today I just wanted to share three snapshots. I love the first because the grainy black and white looks like it is from the 1950s. The second one because I’m blessed … Continue reading →

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Book Giveaway – Win One Of Three Kindle Copies of John Oehler’s Papyrus

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Olfactoria

Courtesy of the author John Oehler we have 3 copies of the Kindle edition of Payrus to give away. To be in the draw to receive a complimentary Kindle copy of Papyrus you can: Like the Papyrus page on Facebook AND leave … Continue reading →

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All The Sweet Things – Profumum Roma Mini-Reviews

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

I always ignored Profumum Roma when in a perfume store for the simple reason that there were just too many bottles. Thirty identical flacons in a row – too intimidating, too much effort needed, too easy to pass up in … Continue reading →

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