Author Archives: Olfactoria

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About Olfactoria

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

A Little Slice of Heaven – Review: Indult Tihota

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Since diving head first into this bottomless pit of perfume addiction, I have been searching for the “perfect” vanilla. I have come close with a few vanilla-centric perfumes, but something was always lacking. Perhaps this obsession was somehow related … Continue reading →

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Blog Sale! Get Great Perfume For A Great Price!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Olfactoria

I am once again streamlining my collection and hope to find a good home for the following perfumes: Sale List January 2014 all with box, only a few sprays missing unless otherwise noted (NP means price when bought new) Annick … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Steven Verstraete Of Haute Parfumerie Place Vendome

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Olfactoria

Today I am happy to have Steven Verstraete of Haute Parfumerie Place Vendome in Weevelgem, Belgium, as a guest in the People In Perfumeland series. Steven’s workplaces is a piece of heaven on earth for sure and a dream destination for every … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What’s New?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Olfactoria

New Year, New You? Are you planning on changing anything in your life this year? Do you have resolutions? Are you full of hope for the new year to bring about any changes you want, need, crave? Or are you … Continue reading →

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In Search Of Hidden Beauty – Town Mouse And Country Mouse

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Olfactoria

I wanted to share a few photos from our recent vacation. The first three are in the country, the last two back in the city. I love that we have the opportunity to experience both realms, I think it is … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Tara Smith Of Olfactoria’s Travels

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Olfactoria

Today I am happy to give you a more personal view on Tara, my dear friend and co-writer on this blog. Tara lives in London and is therefore my eyes and ears on the ground for all the exciting perfume … Continue reading →

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Happy 2014!

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Olfactoria

Just quickly checking in to wish you all a Happy New Year! May all your dreams and hopes come a bit closer to coming true and stay or get healthy and content. Happiness is achieved only in moments, may there … Continue reading →

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The Best Of 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Olfactoria

To abuse a cliché everyone over the age of thirty or so uses this time of the year – the time flew by. This year really went by in a blink, and when I seemingly just the other day wrote … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chanel, Fragrance Reviews, Hermès, Jo Malone, Neela Vermeire Creations | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 95 Comments

People In Perfumeland – Jordan River Of The Fragrant Man

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Olfactoria

Once upon a time Jordan River was a shy lurker who one day decided to comment on one of my Monday Questions. The comment became so long he emailed it to me and it became a guest post here called … Continue reading →

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A Very Merry Christmas! – Impressions Of Vienna In Winter

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Olfactoria

Have a wonderful time, all my dear readers and friends! I hope you all get the chance to spend time with the people you love, eat plenty of good food and find peace and rest and relaxation in the coming … Continue reading →

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