Category Archives: Floral

Perfume For A Rainy Day – Review: Parfum D’Empire Osmanthus Interdite

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

I became interested in the Parfum d’Empire line after getting to know Ambre Russe and after Ines commented that it was one of her favorite perfume houses. Research in my sample box turned up a forgotten sample of Osmanthus Interdite, I … Continue reading →

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Something Smells Funny Here – Perfume Mini-Reviews Part 2

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Since the first part of this kind of post had such a positive feedback, here is another installment. Six small non-reviews of things that did not make the cut, for various reasons… Perles de Lalique: is a spicy rose that completely … Continue reading →

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Breakfast And Dessert: Review: Parfumerie Générale Tonkamande And Praliné De Santal

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

Pierre Guillaume, handsome creator (he probably hates having his looks commented on everywhere and every time, but, come on, he is exceptionally beautiful, and I say that from a purely aesthetic standpoint ;), also he is not exactly trying to keep … Continue reading →

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Will You Marry Me? – Review: Floris Wedding Bouquet

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

As I mentioned on Monday, I only fell under the spell of the Royal wedding hysteria on the day itself. I watched and I was smitten, instantly I reverted back to the little girl I once was, who spent years … Continue reading →

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The Journey Inwards – Review: Voyage d’Hermès

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have talked about my split perfume personality already. The oriental lover and the transparency aficionado in me, both demand their rights, thankfully they live in harmony and sometimes one is dominant, then the other. Whenever my sheer, light, delicate-craving side emerges, … Continue reading →

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Spring Fever – Spring Perfume Mini-Reviews

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

When I sat down to write about perfumes perfect for springtime, I realized that light, pretty florals are the most underrepresented group in my collection. There is enough for the cold of winter, enough for the heat of summer, many … Continue reading →

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Kate Middleton’s Perfume- Review: Illuminum White Gardenia Petals

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

UPDATE October 2011: This review is of a batch of Illuminum White Gardenia Petals that I purchased shortly after the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William. It has come to my attention and nose that the current perfume sold under that … Continue reading →

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Shiver Down My Spine – Review: Penhaligon’s Amaranthine

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

The white floral category and I, we don’t see eye to eye most of the time. Trust Bertrand Duchaufour to create one that is so different, so intriguing and so exotically sensual, I fell in love at first sniff and more importantly, … Continue reading →

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White Mortal – Review: Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

I had a major craving for Bronze Goddess long before I ever smelled it. Dee enticed me first with this post and talk on Twitter did the rest – I needed Bronze Goddess. Although I am more of a white-as-the-wall … Continue reading →

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Three Figs – Review: L’Artisan Prémier Figuier, Diptyque Philosykos And Parfumerie Générale N°16 Jardins de Kerylos

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

Fig perfumes – for me – are very easy to love. They have everything I crave in a summer perfume. Fresh, green, a little fruity, woody, leafy-grassy, complex but instantly recognizable, a fig scent makes me happy. One of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Diptyque, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Parfumerie Generale, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 40 Comments