Author Archives: Olfactoria

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

Mansur Gavriel Backpack And Nothing Much Else To Say…

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hello my dear readers, I have been silent again for a while, and the reason for that is mostly that I don’t feel I have anything to say. It is not a good feeling but definitely one powerful enough to … Continue reading →

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Bejewelled: Review – Ann Gérard Rose Cut

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara I first encountered Rose Cut at the Perfume Lovers London “Roses Revisited” event. We tried an awful lot of rose fragrances that evening so it must have made an impression for me to request a sample. I think … Continue reading →

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Daydreaming – Review: Guerlain Mitsouko Vintage Parfum de Toilette

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hi Olfactoria’s Travellers, Portia in the OT house from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse (and now writing for My Perfume Samples too). Mitsouko, Mitsouko, Mitsouko. I’m currently sitting in the cool of the evening after a beautiful sunny Sydney … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Was You Weekend And Which Perfume Did You Wear?

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Olfactoria

Once a month I ask you about your weekend. How was it? What did you do? Which perfume(s) did you wear?    My Answer: It was unbelievably hot in Vienna this past weekend (still is!) and we escaped to Neusiedler … Continue reading →

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Singular Scents – Review: Demeter The Library of Fragrance

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara Earlier this year, my fabulous friend Vanessa of Bonkers About Perfume was quite rightly nominated for a Jasmine Award by The Fragrance Foundation. She was shortlisted in the Blogger category for her fantastic post “Men and (Wet) Sheds: … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Was The Last Good Movie You Have Seen?

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Olfactoria

What movie, no matter if old or new, did leave an impression with you? Which movie would you recommend to everyone? What is your must-see movie? And finally, which movie would you recommend to watch with kids?    My Answer: … Continue reading →

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Hommage à Bertrand Duchaufour, Perfume Lovers London at October Gallery – Thursday 21st May 2015

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara Bertrand Duchaufour is one of the world’s most well known and prolific perfumers. Who better to lead this sniff-along guide to his work than perfume specialist Nick Gilbert. Not only does he have great knowledge of Duchaufour’s work … Continue reading →

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Beauty Is Something Unexpected – Review: Le Galion 222

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Olfactoria

Heya Travelers of Olfactoria, Portia with you from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse (and now writing for My Perfume Samples too). Not long ago here in Australia we had Nicolas Chabot come to meet us and talk about the … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Follow New Releases In The Niche Perfume Market?

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Olfactoria

Do you try to keep up to date with the niche market? Are you interested in the new brands and new perfumes launching every day? Is it even possible to stay au courant?    My Answer: No. I don’t even … Continue reading →

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Hermès Scarfs In Action And A Current Obsession – Mansur Gavriel

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Olfactoria

Since the gloomy weather of the past few days here has made my scarf photos come out woefully dark, I took a look at my archive pics of scarfs as I’ve worn them in the past to show you. The … Continue reading →

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