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

Monday Question – How Was Your Weekend (And What Perfume Did You Wear)?

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Olfactoria

What did you do this weekend? Have you worn one perfume or five? Which one(s)?    My Answer: I got a sample of Hermès’s latest launch Le Jardin de Monsieur Li on Saturday morning and have worn it ever since. … Continue reading →

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Perfume Bottles And Scarves – Hermès Quadrige And Circuit 24 Faubourg

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Olfactoria

Perfume bottles and scarves – my two loves go together well, showing you how well, is the aim of this post. The first scarf of my collection that I present today is called Quadrige. It is an old design, first … Continue reading →

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Pin-Up Perfume – Review: 4160 Tuesdays Tart’s Knicker Drawer

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara British brand 4160 Tuesdays has quite a number of fragrances that are brim full of wit. In a world where perfumers can be painfully pretentious or rudely arrogant, the approach taken by indie perfumer Sarah McCartney is refreshing. … Continue reading →

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Review: Jean-Louis Scherrer by Jean-Louis Scherrer

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hey Hey Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse. Today I’d like to go back to 1979 and on into the 1980s. I was horse mad and went every weekend to have riding lessons and to help … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Secret Single Behaviours?

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Olfactoria

When you are home (or away) alone, is there anything you love to do you wouldn’t do in the presence of your loved ones? Do you indulge in so called secret single behaviour or are just the same as in … Continue reading →

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The Circle Of Life – Hermès De La Mer Au Ciel Scarves

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Olfactoria

Today I want to show you two scarves – sisters – that share the same design in a different colourway. It shows very well how completely different two scarves of the same design can look, depending on the colours. De … Continue reading →

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I Left My Heart In Vienna: A Trip to Austria – 28th February to 5th March 2015

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara After knowing Birgit (Olfactoria) for 4 years now, I was beyond excited to accept her kind invitation to come and stay with her family in Vienna, Austria at the start of this month. The city was everything I … Continue reading →

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Oh No, It’s Monday!

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Olfactoria

Back from London with a stomach bug. Sorry, I’m out of commission today.  I’ll leave you with this photo taken from my balcony this morning. I’d like to be on that plane. 🙂 See you soon…. B x

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Super H To The Rescue – Hermès Scarf Collection Part 3: Minuit au Faubourg

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Olfactoria

In Part Three of my collection posts, we move on to the next size up, the so-called vintage silk 70x70cm scarves. This used to be Hermès’ standard size in the 1950ies and onward until the seventies or so, before the … Continue reading →

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Roses Revisited, Perfume Lovers London, The October Gallery, London – Thursday 26th February 2015

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara Aromatherapy tells us that rose oil makes us feel loved and beautiful. I’d say that’s about right. If ever I start the day feeling like I need a little extra shot of beauty in my life, I turn … Continue reading →

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