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Indomitable Spirit: Review – En Voyage Perfumes Frida

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara A few years ago, I went to an exhibition of paintings by iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern, London. I have long admired the woman as much as her art. Kahlo trod her own path, overcoming … Continue reading →

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Gone Forever! – Review: Guerlain Lys Soleia

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hi there Olfactoria’s Travellers, Portia in the OT house from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse Since I heard the today’s fragrance had been discontinued it has been an oft spritz. Then on Facebook Fragrance Friends one of the girls … Continue reading →

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Have A Great Summer!

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Olfactoria

This summer so far has been a whirlwind of activity with the boys and then Tara visited Vienna for a week, we all left for London and now I am (freaking out over) packing for Tuscany. At least one thing that … Continue reading →

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Lead Us Into Temptation: Review – Papillon Artisan Perfumes Salome

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara The New Testament tells the story of Salome’s beguiling “dance of the seven veils” leading to the death of John the Baptist. As a result, she became a symbol of dangerous female seductiveness. What a fantastic figure to … Continue reading →

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Iris by Moonlight: Review – Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara I may have found My Iris, but I was intrigued by the iris/incense theme of Iris Nazarena. Released in 2013, it sounded unusual and mysterious – “With its iris and incense accord, the new Eau de Parfum by … Continue reading →

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Body Lotions – Who, What, Where, Why?

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hi there OT, Portia, all the way from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse Lately I have been using the Amouage Body Lotion 10oz pump packs. They are thick, rich and creamy, smell sensational and create a fabulous base for … Continue reading →

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Pia’s (Almost) Annual Perfume Tour – London, Thursday 9th June 2015

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Olfactoria

Editor’s Note: Due to Tara’s travelling to Vienna this week, we have her traditional Thursday post on a Wednesday. Enjoy! By Tara The last two fumie get-togethers organised by the wonderful Pia of Volatile Fiction have been an absolute blast. … Continue reading →

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Monday Question- Which Perfume Would You Want To Buy Right Now?

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Olfactoria

If you were dropped into an exceedingly well stocked perfume store with the grant by a good fairy to get one perfume of your choice, which one would it be? Something new and exciting? Something tried and tested? Would you … Continue reading →

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Just Opened – Maison de Parfum In Vienna

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Hi there everyone! I just wanted to take a moment out of your day to announce a new niche perfume store in Vienna. Maison de Parfum just opened its doors for business on Kärntner Strasse 10/17 in the … Continue reading →

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Yacht Life: Review – Guerlain Terracotta Le Parfum

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara I see more and more summer perfume releases described as “solar florals”. Well, Terracotta Le Parfum is a fragrance that really does fit that description. The white florals are dewy but the gentle warmth of vanilla increasingly shines … Continue reading →

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