Category Archives: Citrus

Sunlit Water: Review – Dior Eau Fraiche

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara From the very first moment I spray Eau Fraiche I recognise it as an Edmond Roudnitska composition. Many cite Eau Sauvage (1967) as the forerunner to Diorella (1972), however Roudnitska stated that its antecedent was actually Eau Fraiche … Continue reading →

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Cologne Writ Large: Review – Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Cologne Indélébile

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara Eau de Colognes have always seemed rather uninspiring to me. They don’t feel full of promise the way perfumes do. They are a practical pick-me-up rather than something to make you swoon. Cologne Indélébile (“Permanent Cologne”) may not … Continue reading →

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Pink Sunshine – Review: Atelier Cologne Pomelo Paradis

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara I thought it would never happen, but I have found a grapefruit perfume that doesn’t make me wince. No eye-winking sourness or connotations of body odour here. Pomelo Paradis is a simple pink grapefruit fragrance that’s full of … Continue reading →

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Old School Simplicity – Review: Chanel Eau de Cologne

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Olfactoria

Dearest and most delightful Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia in the OT house from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse. I am not really the cool, crisp and classy kinda guy or gal on most occasions, there are plenty of words to … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Citrus – Review: The Different Company South Bay

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Olfactoria

Hi there Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia with you today from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse. I know you are all heading towards Winter and Autumn has gripped the north but still Autumn can be sunlit and warm during the day. … Continue reading →

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Land of Plenty – Review: Mona di Orio Eau Absolue

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Eau Absolue is said to be a fragrance Mona created for herself and embodies her love of the Mediterranean. It was launched in 2013 and is described as a Citrus Aromatic. Mona composed the formula before her untimely … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Offering – Review: Etat Libre d’Orange Fils de Dieu

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara The full title of this fragrance is Fils de Dieu, du Riz et des Agrumes which translates as “Son of God, rice and citrus”. It was created by Ralf Schwieger and launched in 2012. The note list appears … Continue reading →

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An Orange Blossom Moment – Review: Diptyque L’Art Du Soin Lait Frais Body Lotion And L’Eau de Neroli Eau de Cologne

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Olfactoria

Every summer I fall again for the lovely, warm, intoxicating and tender scent of orange blossoms. Last year Parfums de Nicolai Eau de Soleil was my drug of choice, this year I found something that is such a sensory pleasure … Continue reading →

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Unassuming Beauty – Review: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Eau de Magnolia

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara The brand new Eau de Magnolia has a breezy loveliness about it. At first I wondered if it was too understated to make an impact next to its more striking companions in the Editions de Parfums line-up, but … Continue reading →

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Riding With the Gauchos – Review: Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and lived there for a few years. Being so young during that time has left me with many child memories such as hot languid summer days, swimming daily in our pool … Continue reading →

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