Author Archives: Olfactoria

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About Olfactoria

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

Monday Question – What Would Your Bespoke Perfume Be Like?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

If you could commission a bespoke perfume for yourself, money being no object, what would it smell like? Who would you want to create it? What would you call it? Tell me about your brief! My Answer: I am always … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love and Reminder To Vote For Mandy Aftel FiFi Award 2011

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

This Sunday is dedicated to trying to relax and doing only things that everybody loves to do. A lazy Sunday is what we envision. I am certain this will involve lots of scooter driving, trying to eat grass and little … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

This week there is new post on PST again, this one is very dear to my heart, please check it out! 🙂 See you over there!

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Polished Patchouli – Review: Chanel Coromandel

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

Because I have more time now to look into my box of samples, I made another stunning discovery: Les Exclusifs de Chanel offers one perfume that is impressive in both sillage and longevity. Unlike the others, of which I like … Continue reading →

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White Mortal – Review: EstĂ©e Lauder Bronze Goddess

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

I had a major craving for Bronze Goddess long before I ever smelled it. Dee enticed me first with this post and talk on Twitter did the rest – I needed Bronze Goddess. Although I am more of a white-as-the-wall … Continue reading →

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Three Figs – Review: L’Artisan PrĂ©mier Figuier, Diptyque Philosykos And Parfumerie GĂ©nĂ©rale N°16 Jardins de Kerylos

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

Fig perfumes – for me – are very easy to love. They have everything I crave in a summer perfume. Fresh, green, a little fruity, woody, leafy-grassy, complex but instantly recognizable, a fig scent makes me happy. One of them … Continue reading →

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Spice Up Your Life! – Review: Hermessence Poivre Samarcande

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

Poivre Samarcande, one of the four originally released Hermessences, is consistently described as masculine, which is why a sample has been languishing in my sample box for the longest time, unsniffed and ignored. I am so glad I finally got around to trying it. … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Change Your Perfume Wardrobe With The Seasons?

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you wear certain perfumes only in winter? Some only in summer? Do you mind those weather dictated conventions? Why or why not? What is a perfume that would be impossible for you to wear in summer? My Answer: Generally … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter! Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

Happy Easter everyone! Today we are meeting for a family breakfast at the Grandparents house. There is a big garden where my older son hopes to catch a glimpse of the Easter bunny or at least find some Easter eggs … Continue reading →

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Men Love Coconut – Scientific Treatise And Review: HonorĂ© des Pres Love Coco

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

Recently during a discussion with friends about – what else? – perfume, a Perfumista friend’s husband said something along the lines of: I only love one smell, I don’t need a woman to smell of perfume, not even the most … Continue reading →

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