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About Olfactoria

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

Pearless – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro 1

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

Mon Numéro is the new collection L’Artisan Parfumeur is launching right now. See my sneak peek post with mini-reviews of all of the perfumes here. The first one in the line – Numéro 1, is exclusive to Malaysia and available online. A fruity-floral … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Much Is Too Much?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

When it comes to perfume, or rather Perfumistas, it can never be too much, or can it? We like variety. But when is it too much? Too much money spent? Too many bottles accumulated? Too many samples in a box? … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

This week we were busy de-cluttering and rearranging our home a bit. A few new closets were bought yesterday and today is dedicated trying to figure out how to build them (Yay, Ikea!). In all that activity we almost forgot our five … Continue reading →

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A Virtual Sniffing Trip To Antwerp – Shopping At Parfuma.com

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is my steadfast belief that even people on an embargo should be well aware of their options. 😉 Also in the interest of public service I took it upon myself to investigate a new online-store located in Antwerp, Belgium. … Continue reading →

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Nebraska – Review: Parfumerie Générale Bois Blond

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

Bois Blond by Parfumerie Générale first came to me from the well-edited collection of the admirable Mrs Howe. Bois Blond is part of Pierre Guillaume’s Private Collection and was created in 2007, it was a limited Edition once, but PG took pity … Continue reading →

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Flowers In Space – Review: Hermessence Vanille Galante

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Vanille Galante has a misleading name. It is many things, but a vanilla fragrance it is not. Which, frankly, put me off it for a long time. I may be too literal a person, but my expectations and the perfume … Continue reading →

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A Day At The Beach – Summer Scent Mini-Reviews

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

Despite wearing all manners of perfume year-round (Ambers are ALWAYS good!), there are a few scents that say summer, sunshine, carefree happiness like nothing else. Here are a few mini-reviews of my favorite mood-lifting, Pina Colada drinking, Beach Boys playing, … Continue reading →

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Tea Time, Or Rather Milk Time – Review: Jo Malone Sweet Milk Cologne

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Olfactoria

Sweet Milk was an impulse purchase (luckily I was with my husband who wanted me to select one bottle of my choice for my birthday). I took one whiff and I knew I had to have this. HAD to. Part … Continue reading →

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Kick Start – Review: Anya’s Garden Light

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

Citrus scents are fleeting by nature. That is why citrus notes are usually top notes, opening a fragrance with its light and effervescent brightness and then evaporating into thin air, leaving only a beautiful memory. Anya McCoy, founder of Anya’s Garden, head … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Perfume Spells Summer For You?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

What are your favorite summer scents? The ones that you would take on a vacation? The ones that help you through the worst heat? The ones that contain your memories of summers past? My Answer: My favorite summer scents are … Continue reading →

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