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Author Archives: Olfactoria
And The Winner Is… – Guerlain Shalimar Giveaway Winner Announced
Thank you all for participating in this month’s giveaway. It was such fun reading all those ridiculously long perfume names. My personal favorite is “Ange ou Demon Le Secret Poesie d’un Parfum d’Hiver Givenchy for Women”, that name really shows … Continue reading
The Heroine Of Summers Past – Review: Yosh Ginger Ciao
Yosh Han, Californian perfumer extraordinaire, says the name of this perfume, Ginger Ciao, is actually the name of the heroine of a novella she has written. Ginger Ciao, evocative of every overblown female lead somewhere between James Bond and Austin Powers, surely … Continue reading
Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Lily, Spicy, Woods, Ylang Ylang, Yosh
Tagged Coconut, Fragrance, Ginger, Lily, Perfume, Review, Undina, Ylang-Ylang
44 Comments
Monday Question – Would You Like To Work In The Perfume Industry?
Is your dream to become a perfumer yourself? Would you like to start your own brand? Design bottles maybe? Work in perfume retail? Open your own store? Do you see yourself working in the industry in the future? Or are … Continue reading
Posted in Monday Question
Tagged Fragrance, Harrods, London, Monday Question, Perfume, Perfumer
67 Comments
A Smaller Empire – Review: Parfum d’Empire Cuir Ottoman
Leather – I have to say, I love it. That is fairly new for me and therefore I’m still somewhat amazed at the fact. I had good experiences with the Parfum d’Empire line, so to try their leather scent was a must. … Continue reading
Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Iris, Jasmine, Leather, Oriental, Parfum d'Empire, Resins
Tagged Fragrance, Leather, Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, Parfum d'Empire, Perfume, Review
45 Comments
Bottle Of The Month: October – And a Giveaway!
This month I want to share a bit of my newest Guerlain: Shalimar Ode a la Vanille sur la route de Madagascar, a gorgeous oriental that is short-listed for the title of longest perfume name of the year. 🙂 The … Continue reading
Posted in Giveaway, Guerlain
Tagged Giveaway, Guerlain, Shalimar, Shalimar Ode a la Vanille
58 Comments
Calling In Sick – London Report Delayed
I’m sorry to say that the cold I brought home from London (Shall I say thank you Monsieur Persolaise, who I totally blame for this? 😉 ), is still taking its toll, I just can’t make my brain work in … Continue reading
Smell With Me – Olfactoria’s Travels Turns Two!
Two years ago to the day, I published my first post on this blog. I cringe a bit when I look back over my early efforts, but I don’t change them, because they show the progress I’ve made over time. … Continue reading
Monday Question – Did You Ever Have A Signature Scent?
In your (long-gone) days of normal perfume behaviour, did you have a signature scent? Was there one perfume you have been loyal to for years? Which perfume was part of you for a significant amount of time? If you never had … Continue reading
My Kingdom For This Horse! – Review: Parfum d’Empire Equistrius
I wanted to re-post this review, since Equistrius made a major comeback in my perfume-wearing habits. Over the summer I completely neglected this gem in my collection, because it somehow did not work at all, but now that temperatures are down again, I’m once more reveling in its … Continue reading
Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Iris, Parfum d'Empire
Tagged floral, Fragrance, Iris, Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, Parfum d'Empire, Perfume, Review
28 Comments
A Short Break From Daily Drudgery – Olfactoria Is Off To London!
I’m flying to my favorite city on earth today, the hopefully not too rainy London. Of course I’m going there not just for fun and games, but to bring you a taste of London’s finest in perfumery. I have an … Continue reading
Posted in Ramblings, Travels
Tagged Harrods, Jo Loves, Les Sentuers, London, Perfume, Roja Dove, Travel
15 Comments
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