Author Archives: Olfactoria

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About Olfactoria

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

Hallowed – Review: Tauer Perfumes Incense Extreme

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was looking for a perfume fitting for todays holiday: Epiphany, the Day of the Three Holy Kings, as it is called here. And, to give credit where it is due, I was inspired by the blogging project We Three … Continue reading →

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Back To The Future – Review: Robert Piguet Futur

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

I always had a healthy respect for Robert Piguet perfumes. That involved mainly to stay away from them. I had a traumatic encounter with Fracas once, that seemed to have scarred me for life. And out of a kind of … Continue reading →

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Perfume Paradise – Shopping in Vienna’s “Le Parfum”

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

For my perfume needs there is a perfect location to be found in Vienna. Right in the heart the city on Petersplatz there is a lovely, little boutique called “Le Parfum”. They stock an impressive range of niche and hard to … Continue reading →

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That Name Is Evocative Enough – Review: Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

Strange title today, huh? But it is true, Iris Silver Mist is such a great and poetic name, nothing I could come up with could be any more indicative of the mood this perfume gives off, any more evocative of … Continue reading →

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Larger Than Life – Tauer Perfumes Carillon Pour Un Ange

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have a sample of Carillon Pour Un Ange, and I have had it for quite some time now. I never had the time or the impetus to try it, since I was saving it for spring, wanting to work … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: Are you Easily Bored By A Perfume?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you grow tired of a particular scent quickly? Do you crave change? How long do you usually wear one scent? Do you suffer from perfume attention deficit? 😉 My Answers: This probably comes not as a big surprise, but … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

This was the last week of 2010. Bloggers near and far published their Best Of lists, but aside from those many interesting articles found their way into my reading list. Let´s see what we have, shall we? For a round-up … Continue reading →

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Paris-Oregon-Vienna: Vintage Guerlain On The Road

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

The Christmas mail overload was to blame that I found another lovely gift in the mail only yesterday, but I couldn’t be happier anyway. What better way to greet 2011, than smelling of Shalimar that is 43 years old? My friend … Continue reading →

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2011 – New Year, New Perfume, New Love

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

January 1, 2011, very early morning… The first day of the year is so innocent. Nothing keeping you down (yet), no grave thoughts (yet), no pressing things to do (yet), no children screaming for you (yet), no cranky husband grumbling … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! – Review: Caron Bellodgia

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Olfactoria

Today is the last day of 2010 (I am fairly certain you did not need me to point that out, but bear with me ;)). This year went by in a flash, it seems the older I get the faster … Continue reading →

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