Author Archives: Olfactoria

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About Olfactoria

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

Monday Question: What Would You Tell A New Perfumista?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

What perfumes would you say are must-tries for any newborn fumie? What mistakes did you make in the beginning that can be avoided? What would you do differently if you could start over? What advice would you give a new … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

I never thought of myself as a country person. I love the city, I would never, ever move away from Vienna, and that is why it took me by surprise how much I enjoy our Little House on the Prairie. … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am posting again on PST today. Duchaufour anyone? I hope to see you over there!

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Los Angeles, California – Review: Le Labo Musc 25

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

Musc 25 is Le Labo’s Los Angeles exclusive, available at all Le Labo stores and online, as well as at Luckyscent, throughout the month of November. Created by Frank Völkl, Musc 25 includes notes of aldehyde, ambergris, musk, lily of … Continue reading →

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New York, New York – Review: Le Labo Tubereuse 40

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tubereuse 40 is named, like all their other offerings, in the (slightly annoying) Le Labo fashion, the ingredient with the highest concentration gives the name, and the number of ingredients in the formula is added behind. It most cases that … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Things – The Fall Issue

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Hotly anticipated (by at least one reader – Hey there, S! Maybe it is time to de-lurk? 🙂 ) here come my Favorite Things for the fall season! Perfume: The hardest category of course, because there are so many contenders. … Continue reading →

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Tokyo, Japan – Review: Le Labo Gaiac 10

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

If somebody told me what I am smelling on me right now, was a Jean-Claude Ellena creation, I would not doubt it for one minute. Le Labo’s city exclusive for Tokyo, available throughout the month of November at Luckyscent and … Continue reading →

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Dallas, Texas – Review: Le Labo Aldehyde 44

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Dallas, Texas. What was previously and primarily known to me as the home town of J.R. Ewing and his posse, is now the city that is famed (in Perfumista circles at least) for being home to Aldehyde 44, not living on … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Do You Feel About Decants?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

By Tara Do you think decants are the sensible and economical way to own a lot of different perfumes? Do you own many more decants than full bottles? How do you decide whether to buy a decant and not a … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

The past week I made some very nice discoveries in my sample box. I am rather chuffed at the fact that I have now a very comprehensive collection. When I need something, chances are not bad it is in there … Continue reading →

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