Author Archives: Olfactoria

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

Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

The first week of July flew past. We all have been ill these past weeks, hopefully that bug has been dealt with now. We are barbecuing today with the Grandparents and my husband’s sister’s family. Good food and exited kids … Continue reading →

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Update For All Honoré des Pres Giveaway Winners!

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

I heard from a couple of readers that they had not yet received their sample sets. So I contacted Honoré des Pres and inquired further. I just got a reply that they experienced delivery delays and are getting in new … Continue reading →

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Another Day At The Beach – Summer Scent Mini-Reviews Part 2

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

Another day at the beach is in order (yes, I am aware of living in a landlocked country, painfully aware!), but Part 1 was fun, so here are a few more candidates to take along: Jo Malone Sweet Lemon Cologne: is primarily … Continue reading →

Posted in Aquatic, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Green | Tagged , , , , | 33 Comments

Wordless – Review: Aftelier Tango

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

When I apply Mandy Aftel‘s Tango many things happen at once. The most impressive thing, for somebody like me who loves writing and loves writing about perfume even more, is the fact that it overwhelms me with a multitude of … Continue reading →

Posted in Aftelier, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Green, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 50 Comments

Anya’s Garden Sample Set Giveaway Winner!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response to this Giveaway, Anya’s perfumes are special, so maybe it is not so surprising at all. 🙂 Thank you all very much for commenting, all your inspired and inspiring remarks about amber have been a … Continue reading →

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Getting From A To B – Review: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Lua

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

Lua, part of Xerjoff’s Shooting Stars collection, is wrong in many respects. It is too expensive for one, but that is an old hat, we have had this discussion about Xerjoff, and it is a given, so moving on. The second deterrent … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Oriental, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , | 32 Comments

Happy Fourth Of July! – Monday Question And A Preview Of The Summer At Olfactoria’s Travels

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

Happy Independence Day to all my American readers! Being a huge America fan, I always celebrate Independence Day as well. At the very least my husband and I sit on the balcony and daydream about what we would do if … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

Let’s go swimming this weekend! I really want to, but the weather does not what I want as usual. On the perfume front, I am still reeling from the shock over the breakdown of my favorite perfume, Frapin 1697. I really … Continue reading →

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Gone To Pieces – The Hopefully Impermanent Drama Of Frapin 1697

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am devastated. Everybody who reads this blog regularly knows that I am very, very taken with a perfume I found this winter – Frapin 1697 by Bertrand Duchaufour. I hadn’t worn it for a while since the weather got warmer, … Continue reading →

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Unkempt – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Granville

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

If you are looking for an unusual summer scent, a cologne type fragrance that is not the onehundredandeleventh rendering of citrus-lavender-musk, look no further. The Positive:  Granville is fresh, green, unusual, well-made, aromatic, spicy and lasts not at all badly … Continue reading →

Posted in Dior, Dior La Collection Privée, Fragrance Reviews, Green | Tagged , , , , , , , | 35 Comments