Monthly Archives: August 2015

Sunlit Water: Review – Dior Eau Fraiche

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara From the very first moment I spray Eau Fraiche I recognise it as an Edmond Roudnitska composition. Many cite Eau Sauvage (1967) as the forerunner to Diorella (1972), however Roudnitska stated that its antecedent was actually Eau Fraiche … Continue reading →

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Island Breeze: Review – Creed Virgin Island Water

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara I’ve been lucky to visit some wonderful places over the years but one of my most memorable holidays was a trip with my sister to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. This idyll in the Caribbean has stunning … Continue reading →

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The Incognito Cheesecake – Review: Guerlain Paris-Moscou

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hey there Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse You know that moment? The one where you get sent a bunch of samples from a mate (Natalie from Another Perfume Blog – now defunct) and as you’re … Continue reading →

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Girly Guerlain – Review: Guerlain French Kiss and Eau de Lingerie

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara I consider my style to be more feminine than girly. I enjoy collecting jewellery, wearing dresses and painting my nails, however I’m adverse to anything cutesy and the colour I’m probably least drawn to is pink. French Kiss … Continue reading →

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Indomitable Spirit: Review – En Voyage Perfumes Frida

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara A few years ago, I went to an exhibition of paintings by iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern, London. I have long admired the woman as much as her art. Kahlo trod her own path, overcoming … Continue reading →

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Gone Forever! – Review: Guerlain Lys Soleia

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hi there Olfactoria’s Travellers, Portia in the OT house from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse Since I heard the today’s fragrance had been discontinued it has been an oft spritz. Then on Facebook Fragrance Friends one of the girls … Continue reading →

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