Author Archives: Olfactoria

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About Olfactoria

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

The Journey Inwards – Review: Voyage d’Hermès

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have talked about my split perfume personality already. The oriental lover and the transparency aficionado in me, both demand their rights, thankfully they live in harmony and sometimes one is dominant, then the other. Whenever my sheer, light, delicate-craving side emerges, … Continue reading →

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Spring Fever – Spring Perfume Mini-Reviews

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

When I sat down to write about perfumes perfect for springtime, I realized that light, pretty florals are the most underrepresented group in my collection. There is enough for the cold of winter, enough for the heat of summer, many … Continue reading →

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Kate Middleton’s Perfume- Review: Illuminum White Gardenia Petals

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

UPDATE October 2011: This review is of a batch of Illuminum White Gardenia Petals that I purchased shortly after the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William. It has come to my attention and nose that the current perfume sold under that … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Perfume Embodies Spring For You?

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

What perfume is your favorite for spring? Which scent symbolizes the season best for you? If you had to pick just one spring fragrance to wear the entire season, which one would it be and why? My Answer: The one … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

Today is Mother’s Day in Austria and in the US! I am curious if anybody in my house remembered that! They certainly tell the children in Kindergarten, so I can probably trust that Paul will present me with something he … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am posting about an interesting new invention over on PST today. I hope to see you over there!

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Basso Profondo – Review: Parfum d’Empire Ambre Russe

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

“Yummy amber, dirty – Ha!” Those were the words I noted in my little black book, when I first smelled Ambre Russe. A sample sent by the lovely reader Tara, Ambre Russe did not take long to find its way … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Fragrance Reviews, Parfum d'Empire, Spicy | Tagged , , , , , , | 42 Comments

The Sacred And Profane Scent Machine – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Coeur de Vétiver Sacré

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

Coeur de Vétiver Sacré, “the offering to the gods, the mystical journey, a basket filled with fruits, flowers, spices and incense, with balms and precious woods.” That is how L’Artisan describes this perfume, an ode to vétiver. The material is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 34 Comments

Shiver Down My Spine – Review: Penhaligon’s Amaranthine

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

The white floral category and I, we don’t see eye to eye most of the time. Trust Bertrand Duchaufour to create one that is so different, so intriguing and so exotically sensual, I fell in love at first sniff and more importantly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Oriental, Penhaligon's | Tagged , , , , , , , | 59 Comments

Work Horse – Review: Frapin Caravelle Epicée

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

My infatuation with Frapin 1697 led me to explore the rest of the line, Caravelle Epicée was the only Frapin I had heard of before. And there are mostly good things to be heard. Caravelle Epicée is easy to love. … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Fragrance Reviews, Frapin, Incense, Oriental, Spicy | Tagged , , , , , , | 13 Comments