Monthly Archives: March 2015

Sweet Memories – Review: Aftelier Perfumes Fig

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Olfactoria

Heya Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia with you from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse. About 2 years ago I had a dinner party and afterwards we sniffed some frags. I had hand picked 6 and wanted everyone to try one at … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Spring-Time Rituals?

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Olfactoria

Spring is coming (or Fall on the southern hemisphere, but bear with me!)! Temperatures go up, the sun is out, skies are blue and flowers bloom. Aside from the undeniable meterological changes all around, what changes for you in spring? … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Pleats – Hermès Cent Plis De Miao Cashmere And Silk Scarves

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Olfactoria

Today I want to show you the first large size scarf in this series. Cent Plis de Miao (One hundred pleats of Miao – a province in China) was designed by Aline Honoré and first released in 2010. Cent Plis … Continue reading →

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Honey Trap – Review: Ramon Monegal Cuirelle

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara I’ve been curious about Cuirelle ever since I heard that it was a different, softer, take on leather compared to the usual animal hide. So I was grateful when the Cookie Queen kindly sent me a couple of … Continue reading →

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Perfume Shopping In South Africa: A Guide To Not-So-Hidden Beauty!

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Olfactoria

Editor’s Note: Today I am happy to present a post by regular reader and perfume lover Johanob, who lives in South Africa. He is showing us his home turf and the many (many!) scent-related treasures to be found there. Johano … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Was Your Weekend (And What Perfume Did You Wear)?

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Olfactoria

What did you do this weekend? Have you worn one perfume or five? Which one(s)?    My Answer: I got a sample of Hermès’s latest launch Le Jardin de Monsieur Li on Saturday morning and have worn it ever since. … Continue reading →

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Perfume Bottles And Scarves – Hermès Quadrige And Circuit 24 Faubourg

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Olfactoria

Perfume bottles and scarves – my two loves go together well, showing you how well, is the aim of this post. The first scarf of my collection that I present today is called Quadrige. It is an old design, first … Continue reading →

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Pin-Up Perfume – Review: 4160 Tuesdays Tart’s Knicker Drawer

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara British brand 4160 Tuesdays has quite a number of fragrances that are brim full of wit. In a world where perfumers can be painfully pretentious or rudely arrogant, the approach taken by indie perfumer Sarah McCartney is refreshing. … Continue reading →

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Review: Jean-Louis Scherrer by Jean-Louis Scherrer

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hey Hey Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse. Today I’d like to go back to 1979 and on into the 1980s. I was horse mad and went every weekend to have riding lessons and to help … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Secret Single Behaviours?

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Olfactoria

When you are home (or away) alone, is there anything you love to do you wouldn’t do in the presence of your loved ones? Do you indulge in so called secret single behaviour or are just the same as in … Continue reading →

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