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My Marie Antoinette Moment – Review: Parfums d’Orsay L’Intrigante

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

If you have not heard a lot about Parfums d’Orsay previously, don’t worry. Neither have I. Ines sent me a decant of L’Intrigante and I promptly went from initial bewildered awe to all-out obsession. The house of Parfums d’Orsay is marketed as a … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Is…

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

Thank you all so much for entering the Aftelier Haute Claire Giveaway, I really enjoyed reading your creative “duet” ideas. Sadly, as always, there can only be one winner. The happy recipient of a generous 5ml sample of Haute Claire … Continue reading →

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Peppermint Twist – Review: Le Labo Santal 33

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

Of course Le Labo Santal 33 follows the Le Labo practice of naming a perfume after the ingredient that is the largest component in the formula of 33 in this case, which invariably leads to confusion, since those perfumes tend … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Things – Summer Edition

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is high time for the Summer Edition of My Favorite Things. Perfume: This category is most prone to quick changes. but those two perfumes have been worn the most and loved the most in the past months. Typically for me … Continue reading →

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Two Divas – Review And Giveaway: Aftelier Haute Claire

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

Mandy Aftel has launched a new perfume and all the blogs rally. When Mandy releases something new, that is an occasion to pay attention to, because there is no one comparable out there. Mandy is truly in a league of … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Five Most Versatile Perfumes?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

Which five fragrances do you use most often? Which are the five you really use up, not only sniff at and admire? What are your go-to perfumes for everyday life? Which perfumes are the ones you apply without thinking twice, … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

Friends of ours relocated to the US last summer. With two small children and a great deal of apprehension they packed up their things, sold everything and moved to New Orleans. I admire and envy them. We are meeting them … Continue reading →

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Sinful – Perfume Shopping At Sündhaft

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

As a fan of Aftelier perfumes I need to be aware of my options. One such option for European shoppers is the perfume and beauty boutique Sündhaft. Based in Munich as well as online, Sündhaft (meaning sinful) offers a wide … Continue reading →

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Less Is So Much More – Review: Tauer Perfumes’ Pentachords Collection

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

The following post was written by regular reader, commenter and perfume lover extraordinaire Tara from London. I am delighted she agreed to share her experiences with the coveted new Tauer collection with us and I hope she will agree to … Continue reading →

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All Woman – Review: Parfums MDCI La Belle Hèlène

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have been circling Parfums MCDI for a while, not approaching for reasons of price as well as the fact that no single scent really spoke to me, from reading about it alone. Until La Belle Hèlène that is. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Oriental, Parfums MDCI | Tagged , , , , , , , | 27 Comments