Category Archives: Dior

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 →

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Then And Now – Review: Dior Diorella

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

By Tara Before I discovered Diorella a number of years ago, summery perfumes never seemed to quite hit the spot. Traditional colognes, fruity perfume cocktails and summer florals were too simplistic and bland.  They just didn’t feel like “me”. Then I found … Continue reading →

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Unkempt – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Granville

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

If you are looking for an unusual summer scent, a cologne type fragrance that is not the onehundredandeleventh rendering of citrus-lavender-musk, look no further. The Positive:  Granville is fresh, green, unusual, well-made, aromatic, spicy and lasts not at all badly … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit Of Everything – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Mitzah

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

Mitzah is another sample the generous and lovely Dee sent me. I comes at an opportune time, since I am into exploring amber fragrances right now, since my fortunate reconciliation with THE amber, Ambre Fétiche. I am not enchanted with the … Continue reading →

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Only You – Review: Dior Escale à Portofino

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

After my rather more lukewarm than enthusiastic take on Escale à Pondichéry and the agitation Escale aux Marquises caused me, I approached Escale à Portofino with trepidation. Is this worth my time and effort? After wearing it, finding it quite … Continue reading →

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Where Is Your Power? – Rant And Review: Dior Escale aux Marquises

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

The third release in Dior’s Voyage series, Escale aux Marquises is a blend of Tiaré flower and spices that it supposed to take us on an exotic trip to faraway islands in the Indian ocean. Escale aux Marquises was released in 2010, composed by Francois … Continue reading →

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French Colonial Style – Review: Dior Escale à Pondichéry

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

On the hunt for the perfect summer scent I happened upon the Dior Voyage collection “Les Escales”. There are three Eaux de Toilette (for now, I have no doubt the line is going to be extended). The first to be … Continue reading →

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