Category Archives: By Tara

Monday Question – Which Are The Best Fragrance Flankers?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Do you think flankers offer an opportunity to re-work an existing fragrance in a new and exciting way? Or do you think flankers are usually a cynical attempt to cash in on a successful perfume, often with little … Continue reading →

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An Evening With Frederic Malle At Liberty Of London – January 16, 2013

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara When you read about Frédéric Malle’s background, it does seem as if he was born with perfume in his DNA. His grandfather founded Christian Dior Parfums and his mother became their Art Director and collaborated on Eau Sauvage. … Continue reading →

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Incredible Irises – Perfume Lovers London, Thursday 22nd November

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Iris is one of my favourite notes. Its presence can add a touch of class and interest to just about any perfume. I’m obviously not alone in this view because The New Cavendish Club was packed out for … Continue reading →

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For The Very First Time – Perfumista Rites of Passage

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara At the beginning of our journey through Perfumeland most of us will encounter a number of small milestones which make us feel more and more like a member of this secret scented society. Here are some of mine … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Slow Burner Perfumes?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Which perfumes took you ages to “get”? Are there fragrances you only liked at first but then developed over time in to full blown love? Do you find that you end up wearing these perfumes even more than … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Which Perfumes Feel Like A Walk In The Country?

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara What are your favourite “back to nature” fragrances? Which perfumes bring to mind trees, leaves, green stems or grass? Is there a perfume that transports you to a rural idyll? Or have you yet to find a green … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Quintessential Seasonal Perfumes?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Which perfumes do you most associate with spring, summer, autumn/fall and winter? These aren’t necessarily your favourites, but the ones you think evoke each season the best. My Answer: Spring –  Cartier L’Heure Fougueuse This perfume makes me so … Continue reading →

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Hot Town, Summer in the City – The Candy Perfume Boy Summer Special at Perfume Lovers London

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara One of the very brightest and best new perfume blogs to pop-up in Perfumeland over the last year is The Candy Perfume Boy. With a mix of razor-sharp wit and insightful reviews, the posts are as entertaining as … Continue reading →

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Gold Dust – Review: Chanel Bois des Iles

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Since tumbling down the rabbit hole into Perfumeland the only perfume I have bought on the spot is Bois des Iles. It was love at first sniff and despite the price tag I couldn’t walk away without a … Continue reading →

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“Olfactoria, Queen of Amber” – Perfume Lovers London Meetup, Thursday 17th May 2012

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Another month, another convening of Perfume Lovers London at the New Cavendish Club. But this was a particularly special meeting because the talk was being given by our very own Olfactoria, who had made the journey over from … Continue reading →

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