Author Archives: Olfactoria

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Something Old And Something New – Review: Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune And Lys Soleia

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

The Aqua Allegoria line of Guerlain is more (but unfortunately sometimes less) than a collection of starter scents. Intended for summer wear, Aqua Allegoria features light and sprightly perfumes, some are in the permanent line, some fade out after a season, depending … Continue reading →

Posted in Aquatic, Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Guerlain, Lily, Oriental, Spicy, Tuberose, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang | Tagged , , , , , , | 63 Comments

An Unofficial Rose – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Ambre Nuit Revisited

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

The great Iris Murdoch would hopefully forgive me for appropriating her book title (she herself lent it from Rupert Brooke’s poem “The Old Vicarage, Grantchester”) for my review, but I find it so wonderfully fitting, I started re-reading this Shakespearean comedy of errors … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Dior, Dior La Collection Privée, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Oriental, Patchouli, Rose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 36 Comments

Monday Question – Poll: How Many Perfumes Do You Own?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

It is confession time, people! This Monday Question includes a poll, so you (and I) don’t have to disclose an actual number in the comments, but can anonymously vote in the poll. Of course you can still divulge, confess and … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Perfume Advertisements – Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Movie

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Olfactoria

Keira Knightley, the face of Coco Mademoiselle starrs in this 2011 commercial, as a beige-clad motorcyclist with sadistic tendencies. She drives to a photo shoot, seduces the photographer, lets him sniff her feet fresh out of leather boots, only to … Continue reading →

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Guet Apens Giveaway Winner Announced!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

Many, many of you who participated in the giveaway stated that they would wish that Guet-Apens (or Attrape Coeur at least) would come back.This beautiful perfume is apparently missed by many, those who know and those who only read about … Continue reading →

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The Untitled Series – Chandler Burr Wants Us To Smell For Smell’s Sake

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

“Chandler Burr, the curator of The Department of Olfactory Art at New York’s Museum of Arts and Design, the scent editor for GQ magazine and the former scent critic for The New York Times, is creating a project on OpenSky that’s never been done before. He’s bringing … Continue reading →

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Subliminal Influence – Review: Roja Parfums Danger Eau de Parfum

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Olfactoria

Danger – is this a dangerous perfume, you ask? It is. Unfortunately not in smell, it is actually a cosy and comforting, soft, if tenacious, powdery floral-oriental that is a safe as they come. The danger her lies in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Iris, Oriental, Roja Dove, Roja Parfums, Rose, Vanilla, Violet | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 55 Comments

A Good Friend – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Patchouli Impérial

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Olfactoria

My third Dior La Collection Privée bottle that I unexpectedly encountered at London Heathrow airport and that I gave myself for my birthday, has the pride of the place right now. Flanked by its sisters Mitzah and New Look 1947, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dior, Dior La Collection Privée, Fragrance Reviews, Oriental, Patchouli, Rose, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 38 Comments

My Preciousss – Review: Guerlain Mon Precieux Nectar

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Olfactoria

Mon Precieux Nectar has a very luxurious past. Once released in a limited edition of only 35 bottles (albeit one litre extrait fountains made of baccarat crystal) it has been the coveted object of collectors everywhere, but only a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Heliotrope, Iris, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Oriental, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , | 39 Comments

Monday Question – Do You Take Breaks From Perfumeland?

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

Do you sometimes take time off from being a Perfumista/fumie/perfume lover? Are there days that are spent completely unscented? Are you a regular “user” or does your obsession come and go? My Answer: I long  to take a break now … Continue reading →

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