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About Olfactoria

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

Fashion Forward – Review: Penhaligon’s Tralala

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Tralala; what a fantastic name for a perfume. It’s very hard to say it to yourself in anything other than a sing-songy voice. It’s what a young girl would trill while skipping through a meadow on a sunny … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Lisa Bonfatti Of Campomarzio 70 In Rome

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Olfactoria

Today I welcome Lisa Bonfatti, who works for the perfumery and niche perfume distributor Campomarzio70 in Rome, Italy (who represents Vero Kern for instance). Lisa is a perfumista herself and I’m sure I am not the only one who is … Continue reading →

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Old Leather- Review: CB I Hate Perfume Old Leather Premium Accord

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Olfactoria

Hey there Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse here and thrilled to be spending some time with you all. Today I am looking at a fragrance from one of the most interesting and enigmatic of the Independent … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Your Top Five Part IV: Favorite Things

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Olfactoria

Today I want to know about material things you love. After books, music and movies, we take a look at the things we love to surround ourselves with, the things we love to look at, collect or admire from afar. … Continue reading →

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Big Sample Giveaway – Get To Know Niche Perfumes

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Olfactoria

I haven’t done a giveaway for a while, so I thought today one lucky reader should have the chance to win a big sample lot from my own collection. I’d rather see these go to someone who is excited to … Continue reading →

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Powder Puff – Review: Huitieme Art Parfums Poudre de Riz

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Rice is one of the notes I’m drawn to in perfumery. It’s unusual and I like the way it can be comforting or chic. In Champaca by Ormonde Jayne it has the aroma of basmati rice and in … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Victoria Jent Of EauMG

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Olfactoria

Today I welcome Victoria Jent of the popular perfume and beauty blog EauMG. Victoria has been blogging for six years now, so she is a grey eminence among this young tribe of perfume writers. She writes concise reviews, often puts together fantastic … Continue reading →

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Riding With the Gauchos – Review: Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and lived there for a few years. Being so young during that time has left me with many child memories such as hot languid summer days, swimming daily in our pool … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Your Top Five Part III: Movies

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Olfactoria

We looked at your favorite books, favorite music and today the question is: What are your top five favorite movies of all time? My Answer: Okay, here we go, in no particular order or ranking: 1. Iris (Director: Richard Eyre, … Continue reading →

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Emancipated Rose – Vero Profumo Rozy Voile d’Extrait

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Rozy Voile d’Extrait has triggered so many images, thoughts and feelings in me, that at times this post may read more like the ramblings of a woman possessed than a straight-forward review. It has truly captured my imagination. … Continue reading →

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