Author Archives: Olfactoria

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About Olfactoria

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

Perfume As Medicine – Sleepless Nights, Aches And Pains And More

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

We all know perfume is powerful and that is why we love it. Perfume is able to conjure memories, to evoke feelings, to influence moods. Perfume is a force to be reckoned with. Nothing works better at making us happy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aftelier, Amber, Annick Goutal, Anya's Garden, Armani Privé, Atelier Cologne, Chanel, Chypre, Citrus, Cologne, Comme des Garcons, Dior, Eau d'Italie, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Fruity, Gaultier, Gourmand, Green, Hermès, Incense, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Lostmarc'h, Maison Martin Margiela, Ormonde Jayne, Parfum d'Empire, Penhaligon's, Ramblings, Serge Lutens, Sisley, Tauer Perfumes, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite Fragrant Remedy?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you use perfume to medicate? Do you – conciously or not – utilize the aromatherapeutic properties of perfume? What are your secret weapons against all kinds of aches and pains? My Answer: I wrote a big post about the … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

This week I went in for my surgery. My right wrist was giving me trouble, but thankfully it was something that was easily repaired (according to my doctor, who by the way, is not only a renowned hand surgeon, but … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Facade – Review And Giveaway: Elie Saab Le Parfum

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

Elie Saab Le Parfum is the new, hot thing on fragrance counters everywhere, as well as on blogs everywhere. It is not often that a mainstream release gets that much attention, but when Francis Kurkdjian is commissioned to do it, … Continue reading →

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The Shadow Of The Wind – Review: Carner Barcelona D600

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Carner Barcelona is new niche house created by Sara Carner. She launched two perfumes last year and is coming out with a third – Cuirs – in the fall. I was lucky to receive samples (the carded samples of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Carner Barcelona, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Iris, Jasmine, Powdery, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Sway With Me – Review: Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Tubéreuse

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

Never, never ever discount a note. Experience, trial and error have shown me time and again that there is an interpretation you are going to like, of every note imaginable. Don’t like jasmine? Try By Kilian Love and Tears or … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Mona di Orio, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , , | 54 Comments

Borrowed Treasure – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Le Parfum De Thérèse

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Olfactoria

Le Parfum de Thérèse is a perfume with a history. A romantic history. Therefore I was always drawn to this perfume, but it never really clicked for me until recently. Strangely it took another creation of the master to push … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Fruity | Tagged , , , , , , | 32 Comments

Loving Marshmallows Is Not Hard To Do – Review: By Kilian Love, Don’t Be Shy

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

Rose and vanilla, that is how Love smells to me. The most gorgeous combination of rose and vanilla. That’s all you need to know, basically, but would be a bit thin for a review, wouldn’t it? Swooning a bit less … Continue reading →

Posted in By Kilian, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Rose | Tagged , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Monday Question – What Perfume Did Turn Out To Be Your Favorite Summer Scent?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

Now the summer is almost over, which perfume did you wear the most in the past two months? Which perfume turned out – expectedly or surprisingly – to be your favorite? What scent stands for your Summer of ’11? My … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

What a week! It was extremely hot last week in Austria and while I would long for a cool, dark room in such temperatures, I went swimming with the boys, which was fun. Both are enthusiastic, little water rats. On Friday, … Continue reading →

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