Author Archives: Olfactoria

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The Gentle Breezes Of Spring – Review: Parfums de Nicolai Week-end à Deauville

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Olfactoria

Parfums de Nicolai is a line that is so much under the radar it is really a shame. I blame the packaging, because once you get past that, the perfumes are exquisite and very well worth your time and attention. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Green, Parfums Nicolai | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 65 Comments

Monday Question – Serge Lutens or Frédéric Malle: You Must Choose!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

We had a lot of fun with the previous showdowns Chanel vs. Guerlain and By Kilian vs. Parfumerie Générale, so I thought it was time for another one. I chose to set Serge Lutens against Frédéric Malle since both their … Continue reading →

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Perfume News: Le Labo Aldehyde 44 Discontinued – Plus Review

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Olfactoria

Le Labo is discontinuing its Dallas exclusive fragrance Aldehyde 44. The Barney’s store in Dallas has been home to Le Labo, and unfortunately it is closing on March 2. Le Labo are saying: No Dallas, no Aldehyde 44. A decision … Continue reading →

Posted in Aldehydic, Le Labo, Woods | Tagged , , , | 27 Comments

A Secret Palace – Finding Hidden Beauty Part VIII

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Olfactoria

What is behind this door? http://instagram.com/p/Vqb-jXPUlG/ Let’s find out… http://instagram.com/p/Vq60pEvUjL/ http://instagram.com/p/Vq667zvUjP/ The Palais Ferstel is a palace in Vienna’s inner city, but you have to go looking for it. When walking along Herrengasse, it doesn’t loudly announce itself (it does … Continue reading →

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In The Circle Of Trust – My Top Five Perfumes (For Now)

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Olfactoria

The original title of this post was: “What remains when the wild frenzy ends.” But then I thought about Robert DeNiro’s character in Meet the Parents, who maintained a Circle of Trust, wherein only a very select few trusted individuals … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Dior, Dior La Collection Privée, Frederic Malle, Hermès, Les Exclusifs de Chanel, Nabucco | Tagged , , , , , , , | 90 Comments

Monday Question – Your Ideal Perfume: Give Me Your Brief, Please!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Olfactoria

I’m sure you have often dreamed of the one, the ideal perfume. The scent that you would make for yourself if you could. Let’s play today, let’s be creative directors for a day: Give me your perfume brief. What should … Continue reading →

Posted in Hermès, Monday Question | Tagged , , , , , | 80 Comments

Fragrant Fiction – Book Review: Aphrodesia by John Oehler

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Jordan River In the flickering light of a hundred oil lamps, Balquees stood in her bath trying to conceal her anxiety from the servant girls washing her. … “We have come prepared, my queen.” Stepping forward, the vizier produced … Continue reading →

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Beyond The Sea – Finding Hidden Beauty Part VII

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Olfactoria

My son and I went to the Aqua Terra Zoo (“Haus des Meeres“) in Vienna the other day. Now while I was mostly frightened to death by the spiders, snakes, insects and other godawful critters, there were just as many … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria Is Pretty Angry – Review: Chanel 1932

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Olfactoria

When I smelled 1932 for the first time last week, it was with high expectations. It is a Chanel after all and the reviews I have read so far had been positive. Unfortunately I went away from the boutique disappointed. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Les Exclusifs de Chanel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 111 Comments

Monday Question – What Is The Most Uplifting Perfume You Know?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Olfactoria

Winter is here. Everything is grey in grey (at least in the northern hemisphere). When it is cold and dreary outside, which perfumes lift your mood? Which scents make you happy? What perfume acts as the perfect antidote to the … Continue reading →

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