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

Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Saturday is here and with it my post over on PST. This time let me take you to the land where Orchids bloom… See you over there! 🙂

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Have You Heard Of Bissoumine? – Come In And Find Out!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Bissoumine is a relatively new french brand offering seven fragrances created by two perfumers, Kitty Shpirer and Patrice Martin. Bissoumine means perfume in ancient Aramaic. Read more about the back story of the brand here. I found out about Bissoumine … Continue reading →

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Soapy Iris – Review: Le Labo Iris 39

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

Le Labo, until recently, was a brand I didn’t have much of an opinion about. I knew of it, I was rather indifferent about the branding and positioning of the line and most importantly I hadn’t smelled any of their … Continue reading →

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On Solid Ground – Aftelier Wildflowers Solid Perfume

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

I never quite saw the point of solid perfumes. I enjoy the sensation of spraying perfume, even dabbing doesn’t really do it for me. I like to drench myself in a fragrant mist of perfume since it feels so luxurious … Continue reading →

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Prim And Proper- Review: Balenciaga Paris

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

Balenciaga Paris, a floral chypre, is the first Balenciaga perfume launched under the creative direction of Nicolas Ghesquiere (whose style and design I personally admire), it was created by perfumer Olivier Polge in 2010. Notes include bergamot, spices, pepper, violet, carnation, … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria’s Travels Has A Facebook Page (That Feels Lonely)

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

I created a Facebook page for OT, but sadly my technical expertise precludes me from finding a way to make this fact known to people who would maybe like to use it like an RSS feed or something, as a way to … Continue reading →

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Pastoral – Review: Guerlain Aprés L’Ondée

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Aprés l’Ondée was my very first Guerlain. For a long time I also thought it would be my only one (insert hearty laughter here), because I thought all the others were not my style, I couldn’t imagine myself in something as challenging … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Guerlain, Heliotrope, Vanilla, Violet | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 32 Comments

I Can See You – Review: Edition de Parfums Frederic Malle Iris Poudre

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

When I wore Iris Poudre for the first time a few months ago, it was a bitterly cold day and I was taking my son to his English class. I had just put a single spray on the back of … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Favorite Mood-Altering Perfumes?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

What perfumes make you happy? Which ones make you sad? Are there any calming scents for you? Anything infuriating? Do you think perfume has the power to change the course of a day through their mood altering properties? My Answers: … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

How are you spending your Sunday? I look forward to Sunday dinner at the Grandparent’s house, great food and instant baby sitters, what’s not to love? 😉 But first, let us take a look at last weeks posts from some … Continue reading →

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