Monthly Archives: February 2014

People In Perfumeland – Florian Pedemanaud, Fragrance Training Manager

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Olfactoria

I met Florian Pedemanaud in London several years ago through a mutual friend. He is one of the lucky few who managed to make their living from their passion. A Perfumista extraordinaire, Florian got his start in the business at … Continue reading →

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Portia Fest 2014, London, Saturday 8th February

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara I’ve never experienced the peace and love vibe of a music festival, but I think I got pretty close to that last Saturday. It was the uplifting feeling of being surrounded by fabulous like-minded people with a shared … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: Do You Sometimes Find Forgotten Treasures In Your Collection?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Olfactoria

Chances are, when you have more than, say, three bottles, that you tend to forget some perfumes in your collection in the frenzy to try and buy new ones. It is lovely to discover something in your perfume closet that … Continue reading →

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Happy Chinese New Year! Review: Guerlain Le Parfum du 68

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Happy Chinese New Year! Welcoming in the Year of the Horse is a quiet celebration this year in our family. Being a global nomad since birth I was lucky to find a global nomad soul mate. As fate … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Alyssa Harad, Author Of Coming To My Senses

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Olfactoria

There is probably no need to introduce this week’s interview subject Alyssa Harad. She is one of us, a true Perfumista who made her journey down the rabbit hole and the way it changed her entire life into a beautifully … Continue reading →

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Strange, Sensational or Skanky: A Selection of Perfume Presented by Nick Gilbert at Perfume Lovers London, The New Cavendish Club, Thursday 30th January 2014

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara This evening we delved into all that is strange and skanky in the world of perfume. It was a lot of fun, although perhaps not for the fainthearted. Nick Gilbert has worked in perfume retail for a number … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Scents Of Place: Where Do You Want To Go?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Olfactoria

Perfume can be transportive. Many niche lines make a living by creating a distinct scent of place in a bottle. Where would you like to go today courtesy of a fragrance? What is your dream destination where a scent can … Continue reading →

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