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About Olfactoria

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

Security Blanket – Review: Guerlain Tonka Impériale

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

I love Guerlain, I love gourmands, I love the L’Art et la Matière line, so Tonka Impériale was a slam-dunk for me. One of those rare perfumes you know you will love just by reading about them. Tonka Impériale was … Continue reading →

Posted in Benzoin, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Honey, Oriental, Resins, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 48 Comments

Soft Focus – Review: Histoires de Parfums Blanc Violette

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

Falling in love with something (or someone at that) can come as a total surprise. Blanc Violette was chosen for trial for the sole reason that is has a name I am able to remember easily within the number-centric canon … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Histoires de Parfums, Powdery, Vanilla, Violet, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Monday Question – What Role Would You like To Play In The Fragrance Industry?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Olfactoria

Do you sometimes dream of being a perfumer? Would you like to be creative director of a particular brand? Would you like a role behind the scenes or are you happy as a connoisseur and consumer? My Answer: I never dream of … Continue reading →

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L’Odysée de Cartier – Inspirations Come Alive

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Olfactoria

I wanted to share this beautiful video by Cartier with you. Entrancing, like a fairy-tale, it is very nice to do nothing but stare at beauty for three minutes, before the world encroaches again. Enjoy! Happy Sunday!

Posted in Cartier, Ramblings | Tagged | 12 Comments

Where Is Heaven? – Turns Out It Is In Belgium!

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

This post was published last year, when almost nobody saw it. I thought it would be a good time to refresh your memory, and publish it again in slightly updated form, since my Bottle of the Month for March came … Continue reading →

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The Star-Trek Amber – Review: Amouage Opus VI

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have withstood the siren song of Amouage’s Opus line fairly well until now. Although I like especially Opus I and Opus III just fine, I have not yet been tempted to acquire a full 100ml bottle so far. Now there … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Amouage, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Leather, Resins, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 52 Comments

Stunning – Review: Roja Parfums Unspoken Extrait de Parfum

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

Unspoken was part of the triology of scents Roja Dove launched in 2007. A floral (Scandal), an oriental (Enslaved) and a chypre (Unspoken). There are more perfumes in the line by now (Aoud, Diaghilev, Danger, Innuendo, Reckless, Dazed and Confused. Okay those last … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Roja Dove, Roja Parfums | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 49 Comments

Because We Love Nice Things – Review: Guerlain Cuir Beluga

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have already spoken about my infatuation with Guerlain’s L’Art et la Matière line and trying Cuir Beluga did absolutely nothing to dispel that particular obsession, on the contrary, Cuir Beluga charmed its way into my heart and onto my … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Leather, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 59 Comments

Lavender Licorice Lament – Review: Hermès Hermessence Brin de Réglisse

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

UPDATE Nov 2014: I have to eat my words here, the Lavender Licorice Lament has turned into a Lovesong in the meantime. A new (rave) review is very much in order. Until then, please know that I know now that … Continue reading →

Posted in Fougère, Fragrance Reviews, Hermès, Lavender | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

Monday Question – What Was Your Last Full Bottle Purchase?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

What is the latest addition to your collection? Are you happy with it? Or are you feeling buyer’s remorse? Do you feel it fits in with what you have? Does it fill a gap in your collection? Or is it … Continue reading →

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