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A Breton Angel – Review: Lostmarc’h Ael-Mat

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Breton niche line Lostmarc’h enticed me with their unusual gourmand scent Lann-Ael, so I explored it further. Ael-Mat has also the angel (Ael) in its name, so it came next. Don’t expect it to be similar in any way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Aquatic, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Lostmarc'h | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Pineta – Review: Parfumerie Générale Bois Naufragé

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Parfumerie Générale Bois Naufragé smells like the woods. A sun dappled forest near the ocean. I immediately think of the Pinetas along the Italian coastline. They are forests along the coast of the Adriatic sea, pine trees growing on sandy ground … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Parfumerie Generale, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 36 Comments

Monday Question – What Perfume Describes You Best?

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Is there a perfume that is very much “you”? A perfume that makes you feel complete? A perfume that is like you are or hope to be? Which perfume out there fits your personality best? And if you didn’t find … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

We are going to my parents house for the weekend. Depending on the weather we are either going swimming or to an adventure park they have there. The adventures might be geared towards the toddler set, but adventures they are nonetheless. … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekend Link Love | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am posting again on PST today. Let us find out what is in a name… I hope to see you over there!

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Hattrick – Review: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Dhajala

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

I plowed on through the Xerjoffs with the idea still placed firmly in my mind that one (Oesel) or two (Lua) swallows do not make a summer, meaning it would be unnecessary and money down the drain to purchase the Shooting … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Green, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , | 30 Comments

Hot Chocolate – Review: Parfumerie Générale Musc Maori

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

Chocolate is something I couldn’t and wouldn’t want to live without. There is always, and I mean ALWAYS a little stash in my house (don’t tell the kids!). But chocolate in perfume? Nah, I don’t think so. I want to eat … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Defying Chong – Review: Amouage Library Collection Opus III

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was reluctant to approach the Library collection for several reasons. First and foremost my love for Epic, Lyric and Memoir and now the major love affair with Honour are expensive enough. Secondly, the Library collection goes down a different … Continue reading →

Posted in Amouage, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Oriental | Tagged , , , , , , | 34 Comments

The Scent Of Silence – Review: Comme des Garcons Kyoto

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Sometimes I crave silence more than anything else. I love my sons, but their constant, and I mean CONSTANT blabbering, is sometimes hard to take. I am glad they are lively and love to talk, I am glad they want … Continue reading →

Posted in Comme des Garcons, Fragrance Reviews, Incense | Tagged , , , , , | 19 Comments

Monday Question – Which Perfume House Offers The Best Edited Line?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

Imagine you have to recommend one single perfume house to a new Perfumista to start, which one would it be? Which line offers the greatest variety? Which house has a good representative of every perfume category? Which house has great … Continue reading →

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