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What Would Casanova Wear? – Review: Histoires de Parfums 1725 Casanova

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Olfactoria

1725 Casanova is part of the masculine side of the Histoires de Parfums line up, but since I had great success with another masculine offering – 1740 Marquis de Sade – the gender assignment barely registers. And by the way, … Continue reading →

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A Name Is A Name Is A Name – Review: Etat Libre d’Orange Putain des Palaces

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have so often said how little I like the approach of Etat Libre d’Orange, that I sound like a schoolmarmish prude, so I will shut up about the name of this perfume and not even translate it, in case … Continue reading →

Posted in Etat Libre d'Orange, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Heliotrope, Iris, Powdery, Rose, Vanilla, Violet | Tagged , , , , , , | 68 Comments

Are You Her Type? – Not A Review: Guerlain Mitsouko

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have been working on this non-review on and off for almost a year now, and since I realized things are not changing at least for now, I decided to finally get it together and post it. Mitsouko is arguably … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – You Must Choose: By Kilian Or Parfumerie Générale?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Olfactoria

The You Must Choose question where I pitched Chanel against Guerlain was great fun, so I decided to do something in that vein again. In my mind By Kilian and Pierre Guillaume’s Parfumerie Générale are somehow linked. Black designs, beautiful … Continue reading →

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Katie Puckrik Smells And How! – Perfume Lovers London Meetup Thursday 19th April 2012

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Perfumes Lovers London is a Meetup group that was launched earlier this year by Lila Das Gupta, with support from Basenotes.net and Escentual.com. Fragrance fanatics convene at the New Cavendish Club in London’s West End to hear a … Continue reading →

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An Amber To Be Reckoned With – Review: Kerosene Copper Skies

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Olfactoria

Kerosene Trewthe aka John Pegg is a perfume fiend like us, a You Tube reviewer who has decided to make his own stuff. And like a certain Swiss guy we all know, Kerosene seems to be a natural. I must … Continue reading →

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Pink Chocolate – Review: Guerlain Les Elixirs Charnels Gourmand Coquin

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Olfactoria

Well, well, well… Here we have one more of the Elixirs Charnels. A boutique exclusive line including Oriental Brûlant, Chypre Fatal, Boisée Torride and Floral Romantique. Pink juice, chocolate in the notes list – this could go horribly wrong. Is … Continue reading →

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What The Husband Wears – The Masculine Side Of Life

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Olfactoria

My husband has come far. Being dragged unwillingly into the forecourt of Perfumeland by me, he has evolved from wearing Ralph Lauren Polo Blue for years to having a small, but distinguished little stash of high quality fragrances (appointed by … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Amouage, By Kilian, Cologne, Fragrance Reviews, Ormonde Jayne, Puredistance, Ramblings, Roja Dove, Serge Lutens | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 56 Comments

Look At Me! – Review: Robert Piguet Fracas Extrait de Parfum

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Olfactoria

Smothering mega flower in salad dressing – I believe something along those lines was my first inofficial review of this tuberose classic, a few years ago. The tuberose that all others are compared to, the ultimate diva of fragrances, Fracas … Continue reading →

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New Blog Sale Page Added – Take a Peek!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have added a blog sale page again, if you see anything that strikes your fancy, let me know. I need more space in here! 😉

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