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About Olfactoria

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

Oh, That Way Madness Lies – Review And Giveaway: Serge Lutens Fille En Aiguilles

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

There is almost no Serge Lutens fragrance with which I have an easy relationship. I am not sure whether it is me or whether it is him, but Maitre Serge and I have had our difficulties. I am not sure … Continue reading →

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Liquid Sunshine – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Fleur d’Oranger

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

Fleur d’Oranger was a limited harvest edition in 2005, it came back in 2007 and now once more this year in the very sensible 50ml form and only available in Europe. Orange Blossom is a beautiful note, but one that … Continue reading →

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Italian Journey – Review: DSH The Italian Splendor Collection Part III

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

The third and last part (see Part I and Part II here) of our Italian Journey takes us to Venice, La Serenissima – the most serene, where we explore the perfume of courtesans and to Siena in the heart of … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On The Road – Italy Part 2

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

A few impressions from our hotel. The boys are enjoying themselves enormously. They are in the water all day. Pauli has learned how to swim in two hours, and Niki is fearlessly exploring everything from deep waters to other people’s … Continue reading →

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Italian Journey – Review: DSH The Italian Splendor Collection Part II

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

The second installment (Part I, Part III) of the Italian Journey brings us two more scents of DSH’s inspired Italian Splendor Collection. Divine Gardens was inspired by the city of Mantua and its exquisite homes and gardens of the rich … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On The Road – Italy Part One

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

After one night in a spa in Styria, to get into a vacation mood, we drove on to Italy and stayed in the lovely city of Udine for one night. In Udine I parked my family in an ice café … Continue reading →

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Italian Journey – Review: DSH The Italian Splendor Collection Part I

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

Ideally timed before my travels to Italy, I received samples of The Italian Splendor Collection by the talented and prolific perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz. Comprising six perfumes, each inspired by one Italian city, this collection had my heart and nose … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chypre, Citrus, DSH, DSH Italian Splendor, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Green, Leather, Musk, Oriental, Powdery, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 27 Comments

Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Olfactoria

When you are reading this, I am either building a sand castle, hunting for sea shells or loading my plate with delicious antipasti. 🙂 This last week warrants one more look back, since several great posts made Perfumeland the wonderful … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am posting again on PST today. This week I take a look back at my childhood… I hope to see you over there!

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Off To Italy…

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

Today we are driving to Udine to stay for one night, and then on to the Adriatic coast for a week of swimming and sunbathing (or rather sitting in the shade in my case, I am as white as a … Continue reading →

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