Category Archives: Floral

Ballerina – Review: Parfumerie Générale Brûlure de Rose

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

I had not one, but two samples of Brûlure de Rose in my box and not only since yesterday, they were in there for quite some time already, but never moved me enough to actually try them. Shame on me! … Continue reading →

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Pearless – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro 1

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

Mon Numéro is the new collection L’Artisan Parfumeur is launching right now. See my sneak peek post with mini-reviews of all of the perfumes here. The first one in the line – Numéro 1, is exclusive to Malaysia and available online. A fruity-floral … Continue reading →

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Flowers In Space – Review: Hermessence Vanille Galante

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Vanille Galante has a misleading name. It is many things, but a vanilla fragrance it is not. Which, frankly, put me off it for a long time. I may be too literal a person, but my expectations and the perfume … Continue reading →

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A Day At The Beach – Summer Scent Mini-Reviews

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

Despite wearing all manners of perfume year-round (Ambers are ALWAYS good!), there are a few scents that say summer, sunshine, carefree happiness like nothing else. Here are a few mini-reviews of my favorite mood-lifting, Pina Colada drinking, Beach Boys playing, … Continue reading →

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Kick Start – Review: Anya’s Garden Light

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

Citrus scents are fleeting by nature. That is why citrus notes are usually top notes, opening a fragrance with its light and effervescent brightness and then evaporating into thin air, leaving only a beautiful memory. Anya McCoy, founder of Anya’s Garden, head … 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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Changeling – Review: Ormonde Jayne Tiare

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tiare is the last of the Ormonde Jayne florals up for review. I needed a long time and many wearings to get my bearings with Tiare – for it surprised me. Tiare flower, the Tahitian Gardenia, is a tropical flower … Continue reading →

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My Kingdom For This Horse! – Review: Parfum d’Empire Equistrius

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

I wish I had tried Equistrius sooner. Like when I had my major iris phase, but on the other hand, I would have missed many good irises then, because Equistrius would have stopped me in my tracks, I would have … Continue reading →

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Out Of The Box – Mainstream Sample Sniffathon Part 1

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

The other day I was lucky enough to have the morning to myself, totally child free, thanks to my Mother in law. That was a perfect moment to go through my mainstream sample box for once. This box is a separate entity from my … Continue reading →

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Waxing Poetic – Review: Eau d’Italie Jardin Du Poète

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is no secret how I feel about Bertrand Duchaufour. He created my favorite perfume ever, quite a feat considering the size of my collection (and no, I am not getting tired mentioning it any time soon, Frapin 1697, there you are.) So when … Continue reading →

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