Category Archives: Chanel

Garden Angel – Review: Chanel Bel Respiro

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

Bel Respiro was the name of Gabrielle Chanel’s chic country house outside Paris, also nicknamed Noix de Coco (coconut), in a play on her own nickname. Bel Respiro, the fragrance, is part of the Les Exclusifs Collection. It was actually … Continue reading →

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Magic Cloak – Review: Chanel N°19

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

One of the timeless classics in my perfume closet is N°19. Sadly, it is neglected in favor of many, many others that shout for attention . Annemarie’s story of the importance of N°19 throughout her life on Beauty on the … Continue reading →

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Polished Patchouli – Review: Chanel Coromandel

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

Because I have more time now to look into my box of samples, I made another stunning discovery: Les Exclusifs de Chanel offers one perfume that is impressive in both sillage and longevity. Unlike the others, of which I like … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Iris? – Review And Rant: Chanel 28 La Pausa

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

In iris I have found a note I truly love. Its complicated range, its versatility, its many incarnations and interpretations that are all united by one descriptor – elegance – has made me a fan of this note. Have I … Continue reading →

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The Princess – Review: Chanel N° 5 Eau Première

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Olfactoria

A little while ago I wrote about the Grande Dame of perfume, the most famous, the best-selling fragrance ever. No wonder that such a marketing machine demands to be fed. So Chanel stepped up to the challenge and produced Chanel N°5‘s … Continue reading →

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Meeting with Royalty – Chanel N° 5 Parfum

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Olfactoria

Chanel N°5 isn’t a perfume, it is an institution. It is probably not an institution waiting for little old me to amble along and review it. Try to stop me! I first wore the Eau de Parfum version of N°5 … Continue reading →

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