Category Archives: Floral

Jasmine For Cowards – Review: Ormonde Jayne Sampaquita

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

White flower perfumes are not my favorite category, as the dear constant reader knows, of the many I tried, most were rejected for their overbearing headiness and in some cases eye-wateringly hefty sillage. I like this one and, as a … Continue reading →

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With Grace – Review: Hermes Kelly Calèche

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

I resisted Kelly Calèche for a long time because I do not like leather. Leather makes me nauseous, actually. I really can not tolerate it without serious discomfort, which naturally makes me weary of anything with that note. For example as lovely … Continue reading →

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What The World Needs Now – Review: Swarovski Aura

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Swarovksi released (in broadest possible distribution) its first fragrance, called Aura on April 1. (April’s Fools Day? A possible sign?) Dutiful (and curious) blogger that I am, I went to the flagship store in Vienna on the first day of availability to … Continue reading →

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Tropical Getaway – Review: Ormonde Jayne Frangipani

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tropical Island anyone? I could use a vacation in a place that smells like Ormonde Jayne Frangipani. With its large elegant cream coloured petals, frangipani is perhaps the queen of all tropical flowers. The heart of the structure is a … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Queen – Review: Ormonde Jayne Ta’if

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

Rose perfumes are a special category. They can be hit or miss for me, seldom anything in between. I either adore a rose perfume or hate it, I have yet to meet one that leaves me unaffected or indifferent. The … Continue reading →

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Applejuice Averted – Review And Giveaway: Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Toit

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

I, for one, have been impatiently waiting for Un Jardin sur le Toit to be released, since I am a declared Ellena fan and I love two of the three previous scents in the series and am intrigued and challenged … Continue reading →

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Smile! – Review: Ormonde Jayne Champaca

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

Are you looking for something that makes you feel good? That effortlessly takes you to the feeling of a summer day, no matter what the temperatures outside? Are you looking for something that equals wearing a white cotton dress, no shoes, hair … Continue reading →

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Cheerleader – Review: Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

I purchased my Ormonde Jayne Discovery Kit sometime last fall. The first perfume I fell in love with was Tolu, the second Orris Noir. Then I got distracted by other fragrant things, so only now did I have the pleasure … Continue reading →

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A Lily By Another Name – Review: Aftelier Perfumes Orchid Solid Perfume

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

When I first tried Aftelier solids I was struck by their wonderfully soft consistency and their skin-caring smoothness. Wildflowers had me swooning, so of course I wanted more. Orchid was the next solid perfume I tested. What a surprise upon … Continue reading →

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Ambivalence – Review: Hermes Un Jardin Aprés La Mousson

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Un Jardin aprés la Mousson, a garden after the Monsoon, is a creation by Jean-Claude Ellena for Hermes from 2008, the third in the Jardins series. The notes include cardamom, coriander, pepper, ginger, ginger flower and vetiver accord. I like to … Continue reading →

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