Author Archives: Olfactoria

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I'm on a journey through the world of fragrance - come with me!

Journey’s End – A Goodbye To Perfumeland

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Olfactoria

My dear Readers, this will be my last post for the forseeable future. I am putting Olfactoria’s Travels on hiatus, if it will be a permanent one, only time can tell. Let me explain. Five years ago, on October 30 … Continue reading →

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International Luxury – Review: DSH Perfumes Ruba’iyat

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hey Hey Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia with you today from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse Independent Perfumers rate high on my list. they are free to experiment, can get away with totally unregulated amounts of quality ingredients and don’t have … Continue reading →

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Love Story – Review: 4160 Tuesdays The Sexiest Scent on the Planet. Ever (IMHO), Sleep Knot and Pillow Talk

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara There is something pleasing about a trilogy; you get a beginning, a middle and an end. When taken together, this trio of Eau de Parfums by 4160 Tuesdays tells the story of a burgeoning relationship. As usual, indie … Continue reading →

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Big And Bold – Review: Boucheron Pour Femme

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hi Hi Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia with you today from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse and today we are looking at one of my all time favourites. Recently I had spritzed myself lavishly not even half an hour ago when … Continue reading →

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Instant Gratification – Review: Parfumerie Generale Liqueur Charnelle

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara There are a fair few louche, boozy scents out there but what sets apart Liqueur Charnelle is the clever frosted raspberries accord. Tart, icy and unexpected, it lifts this dissolute fragrance out of the ordinary and gives it … Continue reading →

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Summer Memories – Review: Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hello gorgeous Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse and today I thought we could chat about beachy scents, well one beachy scent. I know the northern hemisphere is getting colder and sometimes you need a sprayed … Continue reading →

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Luca Turin at The Perfume Society – Les Senteurs, London on Saturday 3rd October 2015

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara Who doesn’t have a one copy of Perfumes: The A-Z Guide? I have two. Jo Fairley, co-founder of The Perfume Society, has known Luca Turin since the early 90’s when she interviewed him about his vibrational theory of … Continue reading →

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A Walk Through Sydney Smelling The Spring Flowers

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hi there Olfactoria’s Travellers, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse Recently I was walking with my mate Scott, every Monday we try and get the office work done. Usually we are sidetracked at some point by fragrance, fun … Continue reading →

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Rosy Skin: Review – Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara When my great pal, Val the Cookie Queen, generously gave me a decant from her bottle of Paris exclusive Rose de Nuit, I expected a rose with an animalic edge. On first wear, what I actually experienced was … Continue reading →

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A Celebuscent That Works – Review: Sarah Jessica Parker Twilight

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hello delicious Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse and I’ve been thinking about some of the fragrances in my collection that I got for a song that I think smell really lovely. Celebuscents can be pretty … Continue reading →

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