Author Archives: Olfactoria

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About Olfactoria

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

Hyperglycemia – Review: By Kilian Back To Black + Giveaway!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

I received the By Kilian Discovery Set for Christmas, and as grateful as I am, as bummed I also am, since I am having a hard time with these perfumes. Why, you ask? Well, I can´t seem to find one … Continue reading →

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Can There Be More Than One Queen? – Shalimar Comparison

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

I recently received samples of various vintage concentrations of one of my favorite perfumes – Shalimar. Danielle took pity on me, to stop my lamenting that I would never, ever get my hands on vintage Shalimar, which practically rendered my … Continue reading →

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Announcement – European Fumechat On Twitter

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

After the successful #fumechat last Friday that was organized by Chickenfreak, Eyeliner on a Cat and EauMG for our American Perfumistas, we want to participate in the fun too. At a time a bit more convenient for us Europeans, though … Continue reading →

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Love and The Carpet – Review: Amouage Epic Woman

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

I admire Amouage. It looks so exotic, so expensive and incredibly luxurious. Until recently I was just fine going on admiring Amouage from afar. Which was a near perfect solution for my pocket book as well as my phantasy life, … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Is There A “No-Go” Perfume For You?

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is Monday again! The Monday where finally my routine should be back. P., my older son back at the nursery, my husband back at the surgery, only little N. and I staying at home. I say should, because we all … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

Time again for a look back. The first week of the new Year was already a busy one, everyone around the perfume community was off to a running start. On Olfactoria´s Travels it was Green Week. Here are some of the … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria on Perfume Smellin´Things

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

Today I am guest posting on Marina´s blog Perfume Smellin´Things. Every Saturday I will be concentrating mainly on reviewing Home Scents for my posts for the lovely Marina. See you over there!   Picture source: banner borrowed from perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com, thank … Continue reading →

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Double Green – Review: DSH Perfumes Celadon and Viridian

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

I went through many a green perfume in the past weeks and I found a lot to like, a couple I hate and a select few where it is love. I have to end green week for now, because the … Continue reading →

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Green Enough? – Review: Annick Goutal Duel

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Not really green, but green tea, drunk from a leather cup. That is Annick Goutal´s Duel in short. Green enough for Green Week. I received a generous (and adorably cute) 15ml mini with a purchase sometime last year. I was happy to … Continue reading →

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Spring Is In The Air – Review: Sisley Eau De Campagne

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Well, maybe the title is more wishful thinking than anything else, but come on – don´t you want it too? So, let us pretend a little: Do you feel the soft breeze, hear the birds singing, see the blue sky … Continue reading →

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