Author Archives: Olfactoria

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

Graceful Suede – Review: Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

Mainstream releases are an emotional topic for many Perfumistas. We bitch and moan about lack of quality, creativity and individuality. And we do that for a reason, since so many releases offer nothing new, nothing worthwhile, nothing worth the money. … Continue reading →

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Magnificat Anima Mea – Review: DSH Perfumes Pandora

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

Pandora, Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’s newest creation, has gotten a lot of attention already. And not only because a new DSH perfume is always interesting, but because it is a GREAT new perfume. Many have already written about it, so what … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am posting again on PST today. This week I am taking a sniff at a new and relatively unknown (in Europe at least) line. I hope to see you over there!

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Monday Question – How Did You Find Your Way Into Perfumeland?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

How did you get addicted? What drew you in? What is your story of falling down the rabbit hole? How did you discover the online perfume community? Do you see yourself getting out of Perfumeland ever again? My Answer: I … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

This weekend we will stay in Vienna, there is a party on Saturday – my nephew turns two, Happy Birthday, M! On Sunday we are invited to brunch with friends. The hostess is a long-time lurker here, and not easily … Continue reading →

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Just One More? – Review: Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Ambre

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am a bit of an amber fiend. Regular readers will know that, and should you be here for the first time, let me tell you – if it has amber in the name or notes list, chances are I … Continue reading →

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One Out Of Three – Review: Acqua Di Parma Iris Nobile, Magnolia Nobile, Gelsomino Nobile

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

Acqua di Parma is a house with a beautiful and stylish appearance, whose colognes – the backbone and starting point of the line – I have always admired from afar, without actually smelling them. Since they introduced a sub-section specifically … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Let You Go – Review: 1000 Flowers Réglisse Noire

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

I ate licorice for the very first time in my life, when I was pregnant. Before that time, you could have chased me with the stuff: black, chewy and a strange combination of salty-sweet – ugh. But then, all of … Continue reading →

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Learning To Love – Review: By Kilian Beyond Love, Prohibited

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

From the outset Beyond Love looked like a challenge to me. Tuberose – well, the most I could say about that note until recently is, I am glad when it doesn’t bother me, I am glad when I don’t smell … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Believe In Love At First Sniff?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you fall in love with a new perfume easily? Or do you tend to dismiss a perfume at first sniff? Does it take some time for you to commit? Do you think there is such a thing as love … Continue reading →

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