Category Archives: Amber

Monday Question – What Are Your Fragrant Resolutions For The New Year?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Olfactoria

What do you want to do differently this year? Are you happy with your collection? Do you want to down-size or stock up? Do you have any New Year’s resolutions concerning your perfume hobby? My Answer: My biggest resolution this … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Vacation – Mini Reviews

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

We are staying in the cottage for the week. A vacation from daily drudgery and routines. No work, no Kindergarten, no important stuff. No perfume? Ha, inconceivable. No, don’t worry, where I go, there will always be perfume. I assembled … Continue reading →

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Il Profumo Dell’Anima – Review: La Via Di Profumo Balsamo Della Mecca

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

When it is cold outside, so cold that you see your breath in little plumes in front of you, so cold that you wish for another layer of clothing or three, so cold that you bury your hands in your … Continue reading →

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What To Wear For The Holidays – My Favorite Festive Perfumes

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

The next days are full of celebrations and festive events for most of us. A special occasion calls for a special perfume. Here are a few suggestions of my favorite festive fragrances to wear for the upcoming Holiday celebrations. Parfumerie … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Amouage, Aroma M, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frapin, Gourmand, Guerlain, Incense, Leather, Mona di Orio, Musk, Oriental, Parfumerie Generale, Powdery, Puredistance, Roja Dove, Spicy, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 48 Comments

Challenges – Review: Parfum d’Empire Aziyadé And Fougère Bengale

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Parfum d’Empire is a line where I have found many perfumes to love. It is well-edited, it offers something for everyone, but not everything can be right for me. These two, Aziyadé and Fougère Bengale present challenges to me. I … Continue reading →

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Not Every Amber Is For Me – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Ambre Nuit

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

Ambre Nuit was the fourth issue of the line of men’s colognes by Dior. All four of those have since been integrated in the recent La Collection Privée. Although intended as a men’s cologne initially, this is a comfortably genderless … Continue reading →

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In My Grandfather’s Den – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Tabac Aurea

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have an ambivalent relationship with the tobacco note. Real tobacco makes me sick. My grandfather used to smoke a lot, cigarettes as well as a pipe. I loved him dearly and miss him to this day, but the aura … Continue reading →

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Buzz Lightyear And Clark Kent – Review: Tom Ford Private Blend Amber Absolute

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Somebody called me the Queen of Amber once, and while I am honored, and it is very true that I love the note, I feel that I still have a long way to go to deserve that title, but I … 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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Luxury In Black – Review: Aroma M Geisha Noire

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

Aroma M, an indie line created by perfumer Maria McElroy is inspired by Japanese Geisha culture. Maria lived in Japan for years and her immersion in the culture is deeply ingrained in her interesting and beautiful work. To make it … Continue reading →

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