Author Archives: Olfactoria

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About Olfactoria

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

A Terry Cloth Robe – Review: Il Profumo Nuda

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Il Profumo Nuda was part of a sample pack I won from the generous folks at First in Fragrance last fall. Since then, it has been languishing unseen and unloved in my sample box. That is the effect I wanted … Continue reading →

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Jasmine For Cowards – Review: Ormonde Jayne Sampaquita

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

White flower perfumes are not my favorite category, as the dear constant reader knows, of the many I tried, most were rejected for their overbearing headiness and in some cases eye-wateringly hefty sillage. I like this one and, as a … Continue reading →

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Duchaufour By The Numbers – A Sneek Peak At L’Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numero

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was so lucky as to be able to test five of the eight perfumes by Bertrand Duchaufour that will be launched in June. I smelled all eight of them at the boutique. Many of you told me to “spill … Continue reading →

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Is Anybody Out There? – Shout-Out To Locals

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Since this blog is written in English the majority of my readers comes from English-speaking countries, mostly the US and Canada, as well as the UK. I have talked to several of you from European countries as well, but aside from loyal readers and … Continue reading →

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Variatio Delectat – A Visit At L’Artisan Parfumeur

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

I love many L’Artisan perfumes, there are a few reviews to be found here, but the wonderful visit to the L’Artisan boutique in London’s Covent Garden, elevated my appreciation for the brand to something bordering infatuation. That is due not … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Do You Store Your Collection?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you have a closet? Dark and cool as recommended? Do you display your bottles on a table for all to see? Do you keep the boxes? How do you store samples? Do you have a filing system to keep track … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To The Editor Of Women’s Health Magazine

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

The following letter was written by fellow blogger and writer Tarleisio of Scentless Sensibilities, with our input, in response to an article in Women’s Health magazine that got our attention, when Dee first blogged about it on Beauty on the … Continue reading →

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Biased Amber – Review: Armani Privé Ambre Orient

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Armani Privé issued a trilogy of perfumes early this year under the title La Collection des Mille et une Nuits. Ambre Orient, Rose d’Arabie and Oud Royal. I was raiding my sample box for amber scents, a passion sparked by Ambre … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On The Road – London Day Four

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

Yesterday evening was amazing! I had the good fortune to smell and hear all about L’Artisan Parfumeur in their London boutique at Covent Garden. This deserves its own post, so please check back to see lots of photos and my … Continue reading →

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With Grace – Review: Hermes Kelly Calèche

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

I resisted Kelly Calèche for a long time because I do not like leather. Leather makes me nauseous, actually. I really can not tolerate it without serious discomfort, which naturally makes me weary of anything with that note. For example as lovely … Continue reading →

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