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

Hope In A Bottle – Review: Bissoumine Les Fleurs de Nall

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

A good, classic floral composition is a thing of beauty. My last great love in that genre is the very hard to find and unfortunately rather expensive Amouage Beloved. I am saving for a bottle, but maybe (just maybe) I … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

À La Recherche Du Temps Perdu – Review: Puredistance Opardu

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Olfactoria

Puredistance is a house very dear to my heart. Puredistance I, Antonia and M are all in my collection, I admire the style of this house and the way its founder Jan Ewoud Vos implements his philosophy and taste to … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Oriental, Puredistance | Tagged , , , , , , , | 47 Comments

Paris Treasures – A Shopping Trip to The Capital Of Perfumeland

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Olfactoria

Below is the lovely account about perfume shopping in Paris by my friend Sandra, an American living in Vienna and a loyal, long-time reader of Olfactoria’s Travels. Sandra is a perfume-nut and mother of an incredibly cute three-year old. I’m … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Which Perfumes Feel Like A Walk In The Country?

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara What are your favourite “back to nature” fragrances? Which perfumes bring to mind trees, leaves, green stems or grass? Is there a perfume that transports you to a rural idyll? Or have you yet to find a green … Continue reading →

Posted in By Tara, Green, Monday Question | Tagged , , , | 93 Comments

And The Winner Is – MDCI Giveaway Winner Announced

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

Thank you all for commenting, there was a lot of interest, the MDCI’s are very lovely and rather hard to find perfumes after all… But unfortunately I can only send out one decant, because of the insane shipping costs in Austria, … Continue reading →

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Where Fairies Dwell – Review: Vero Profumo Mito

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

Vero Kern is a much admired woman in Perfumeland. Many of us not only revere her creations – Vero Profumo – but also the woman herself. She is inspiring and exudes a joy for living, a happiness, a positive energy … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Green, Vero Profumo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 44 Comments

Intellectual Exercise With Pineapple – Review: Parfums MDCI Le Rivage des Syrtes

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

I fell in love with three perfumes (Péché Cardinal, Rose de Siwa, Chypre Palatin) of MDCI lately so financially speaking I’m very thankful I did not fall for Le Rivage des Syrtes, but it is a unique and very interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Parfums MDCI | Tagged , , , , , , | 40 Comments

Welcoming The Age Of Reason

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

My older son started school yesterday and we were all very excited and proud. We had mass (it’s a catholic school) and the priest mentioned the significance of this day as a happy, but also a sad occasion, because it … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Top Ten Perfumes Of All Time?

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

It is time again to make a list! What are your top ten perfumes without which you wouldn’t want to live? Which ones are your top priority? Which ones would you immediately replace if used up? Which ten perfumes would … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Jasmine, Monday Question, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang | Tagged , , , | 132 Comments

Bottle Of The Month: August – And A Giveaway!

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Olfactoria

The bottle of the month of August is my first one (definitely not my last though) from Parfums MDCI, Péché Cardinal. I would have liked the bust bottle, but of course, common sense prevailed and I bought (and shared) a plain … Continue reading →

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