Author Archives: Olfactoria

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

The Scent Of Music – In The Bleak Midwinter

By Tara Our joint blogging event this Christmas has the theme of matching perfumes to festive songs. It didn’t take me long to decide to write about my favourite carol, In The Bleak Midwinter. I grant you, it’s not the most … Continue reading

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Myrrhe To Warm My Soul – Review: Serge Lutens La Myrrhe

By Sandra I am certainly not made for winter and I should not even complain. The weather is cold, yes, but not frigid like last year. I just do not like it. I find the grey skies and the cold … Continue reading

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People In Perfumeland – Undina Of Undina’s Looking Glass

Undina is best known throughout Perfumeland for her love of numbers. Her statistics posts are legendary. But despite her clear-thinking, no-nonsense persona, she also touches us with her personal perfume stories that show a sensitive and caring woman underneath the … Continue reading

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Monday Question – What Is On Your Christmas Wish List?

What do you wish for this year? What is on your list of things you are coveting? Do you think Santa or his earthly helpers will grant your wishes?   My Answer: I wish for a ton of inspiration and … Continue reading

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Precious Metals – Review: Atelier Cologne Gold Leather and Silver Iris

By Tara As you are probably aware, Atelier Cologne make Cologne Absolues which are cologne style fragrances with the lasting power of eau de parfums. The line is generally very well done and extremely wearable. Gold Leather and Silver Iris … Continue reading

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People In Perfumeland – Thomas Dunckley Of The Candy Perfume Boy

Another important man in Perfumeland is here today, the fabulous Thomas, our Candy Perfume Boy. Thomas’s blog is one of my personal favorites, even though our tastes are on different ends of the spectrum, I think we share a sense … Continue reading

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Monday Question – Let’s Talk Perfume Etiquette!

Have you ever asked a stranger what perfume they are wearing? In which social situations is it okay for you to inquire? Are you afraid your query could be misinterpreted as flirting? “Perfume etiquette is a minefield!” says my friend … Continue reading

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People In Perfumeland – Persolaise Of Persolaise, A Perfume Blog

This week I am happy to welcome the mysterious Persolaise to answer my People In Perfumeland questionnaire. I say mysterious, because he keeps his identity a secret, his name, his occupation, but thankfully not his opinions on perfume. An accomplished … Continue reading

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Terroir Perfumes By Richard Lüscher Britos – A Perfume Launch in Zürich

Guest Post By Val, the Cookie Queen of Australian Perfume Junkies The word “terroir” is used to describe the characteristics of a certain place – the geography, geology and climate. In the case of Richard Lüscher Britos (RLB) their Terroir … Continue reading

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Monday Question – Do You Buy Back-Up Bottles?

By Tara Have you bought a second (third or fourth) bottle of any of the perfumes you own already? Which perfumes have you bought back-up bottles of? What are your reasons for doing so? Is it because of reformulation or … Continue reading

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