Author Archives: Olfactoria

Unknown's avatar

About Olfactoria

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

I’m In London! – Olfactoria Travels For Real

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Olfactoria

I’m in London today, my talk event yesterday evening is over and I am free to really enjoy myself! (How was it? No idea, this is a scheduled post! 😉 ) I’m going sniffing and shopping today. Sending you all … Continue reading →

Posted in Ramblings | Tagged , , | 25 Comments

Corrupted Floral Anyone? – Penhaligon’s Amaranthine Full Bottle Giveaway!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Olfactoria

I’m in London this week and therefore regular blogging service will be a bit slower until I get back (with a full report of course). In the meantime, to make things a little more entertaining, take a look at this … Continue reading →

Posted in Giveaway, Penhaligon's | Tagged , , , | 116 Comments

Arabian Nights – Review: Guerlain Songe d’un Bois d’Eté, Rose Nacrée de Désert and Encens Mythique d’Orient

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

I am inordinately happy about the fact that I managed to get my little Guerlain-crazy mitts on the latest trio of exclusive Eaux de Parfums. This time Guerlain made it even harder for us fans, since those three perfumes are … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Incense, Leather, Musk, Myrrh, Oriental, Resins, Rose, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 58 Comments

Monday Question – What Is Your Number One Perfume?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

I know, I know, impossible question again, but a little torture is fun, isn’t it? What is the one perfume you never want to be without? What is your absolute Number One? What perfume leaves all your other loves in … Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Question | Tagged | 80 Comments

Beautiful Perfume Advertisements – Chanel N°5 Movie #5

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Olfactoria

The newest face to represent Chanel No5 will be none other than Brad Pitt (according to The Perfume Shrine). An extraordinary development – I think it is great! Going back in time, the seventies saw Catherine Deneuve (1973) as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Ramblings | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

Lean On Me – Review: Chanel Les Exclusifs Sycomore

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Olfactoria

Here we have a vetiver perfume again… Somehow that note grows on me. My initial vetiver scepticism has been turned into genuine appreciation by the likes of Guerlain (Vetiver Pour Elle), Serge Lutens (Vetiver Oriental), Vero Profumo (Onda) and Mona … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Fragrance Reviews, Les Exclusifs de Chanel, Vetiver, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 74 Comments

As Sample As This – Win A Sample Of Vero Profumo’s New Perfume

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

Vero Kern is releasing a new perfume soon! As a big fan of Onda, my suit of armour, Kiki, the lively Parisian sprite and Rubj, the sensuous seducer, I can’t wait to smell it. After the release of three Eau de … Continue reading →

Posted in Ramblings, Vero Profumo | Tagged , , , , | 23 Comments

Cool, Calm And Collected – Review: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Angéliques Sous La Pluie

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

Lately, as I was looking through my past reviews of the Malle line, I saw that I never reviewed Angeliques sous la Pluie. That is an oversight I need to remedy quickly, because Angeliques is a perfume I really love to … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Green, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 37 Comments

Escape! – Review: Aftelier Sepia

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

When Mandy Aftel releases a new perfume and generously sends me a sample, the first thing I do is adjourn to the privacy of my office and listen to Eminem. Soundtrack in place, I cautiously apply a little bit to … Continue reading →

Posted in Aftelier, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 24 Comments

Monday Question – What Are Your Fragrant Regrets?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

Which bottle do you wish you hadn’t bought? What spontaneous (or long thought about) purchase has you writhing with buyer’s remorse? Which perfume you’d rather not have in your collection? Is there a perfume that makes you feel bad, because … Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Question | Tagged , , | 69 Comments