Monthly Archives: February 2015

Monday Question – Have You Read Any Good Perfume Books Lately?

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Olfactoria

Let’s talk perfume books today: Have you read a perfume book recently? Which perfume books would you recommend for new fumies? What kind of book about perfume would you like to read? Which book would you think is essential reading … Continue reading →

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Saint and Sinner – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Passage d’Enfer

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara The name of this fragrance always put me off. Understanding it to mean “Gates of Hell” I imagined Passage d’Enfer to be sulphurous and indolic. However that couldn’t be further from the truth. Released in 1999, it contains … Continue reading →

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A Bitch In A Tar Pit – Review: Montale Aoud Cuir d’Arabie

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hello Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia in the OT house from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse. A split I was part of a while ago that turned out to be a fave for a while and then the decant got put … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Which Samples Or Decants Are In Your Bag Right Now?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Olfactoria

Today’s MQ is quick and easy: Which samples are in your purse or upon your person at this moment? Are you carrying a well-edited selection? A big jumble of hopefuls? Or just one particular sample or decant? Do you ever … Continue reading →

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