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About Olfactoria

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

Lipstick Of Independence – Review: Edition de Parfums Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

I am quite good at matching people to perfumes, if I may say so myself. But I am astonishingly bad at knowing what I will like and what I will hate. This is a bit embarrassing for someone who spent a fortune … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Powdery, Rose, Violet | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 47 Comments

Monday Question – What Are Your Top 3 Favourite Perfumes From One Brand?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara I like lists so thought we’d have a bit of fun and I’d ask you to pick one perfume brand of your choice and list your 3 favourite perfumes in the line. Now I understand that for ‘fume … Continue reading →

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A Little Something For The Eye – A Sneak Peek Into My Perfume Closet Part VI

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Olfactoria

This is the second to last installment of my closet series. (Take a look at Parts I-V here.) Let us start with my newest bottle. It is one I am inordinately proud of – Armani Privé La Femme Bleue. (The … Continue reading →

Posted in Collection Photos, Parfumerie Generale | Tagged , , , | 50 Comments

Two Women – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Jour Ensoleillé

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

I am glad this beautiful perfume comes along at a time in my Perfumista career, when I can really appreciate it. Half indolic white floral, half oakmossy chypre, Jour Ensoleillé sounds scary and would have sent me running not too … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Sonoma Scent Studio, Tuberose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 34 Comments

The Entire Tree – Review: Parfum d’Empire Azemour Les Orangers

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

Azemour les Orangers is the newest release by Parfum d’Empire. I’ve been eagerly waiting to try it and dear Tara came through and sent me her sample. Purportedly a real chypre, Azemour is called after a region in Morocco, where … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Green, Oakmoss, Parfum d'Empire | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 55 Comments

Short But Sweet – Review: Le Labo Labdanum 18

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

Le Labo Labdanum 18 is a sure-fire winner for everyone loving Shalimar. If you like Musc Ravageur as well, then there is nothing you won’t like about Labdanum 18. Only maybe it might seem a little redundant… Labdanum 18 was … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Fragrance Reviews, Le Labo, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Recharge Your Batteries – Review: Parfumerie Générale Indochine N°25

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

I received a fragrant Christmas present from my sister-in-law this year, a bottle of Indochine, by my favorite gourmand-wizard Pierre Guillaume. There is hardly a perfume in this perfumer’s oeuvre that doesn’t appeal to me, even if I wouldn’t wear all … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Parfumerie Generale, Spicy | Tagged , , , , , , , | 73 Comments

Monday Question – What Did You Give Up For Perfume?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

Is there anything you don’t buy anymore because of your perfume hobby? What sacrifices are you making for perfume? How has your budgeting changed since you fell down the rabbit hole into Perfumeland? My Answer: Since I spend most of my disposable … Continue reading →

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A Little Something For The Eye – A Sneak Peek Into My Perfume Closet Part V

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

Part V is here already and that makes me think I do have a lot of bottles… (See Parts I-IV here.) Let us start with a line that was among my first to explore. Then last year in London I … Continue reading →

Posted in Collection Photos, Hermès, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Ormonde Jayne | Tagged , , | 36 Comments

Forest In The Mist – Review: Hermes Hermessence Santal Massoia

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have a soft spot for Jean-Claude Ellena and his creations. They were among my first loves and I wore and loved his minimalistic pieces of art long before I evolved towards a broader appreciation of perfume and learned to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Hermès, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 54 Comments