Category Archives: Floral

A Thankfully Short Review And A Giveaway: Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

Oh no – fresh! was my immediate response to learning about this fragrance. But in the interest of science and for the ultimate cuteness of the bottle, AND the general ubiquitousness of samples that get pushed at me from all … 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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Uncontested Beauty – Review: Amouage Lyric Woman

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

As I explained in my first review of an Amouage perfume – Epic Woman – I tried to stay away from the line, as to not fall down an uncontrollable rabbit hole. Well, I did try other Amouage’s and I … Continue reading →

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Tea Ceremony – Review: Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Osmanthe Yunnan is part of the nine perfumes that make up the boutique-exclusive Hermessence line by Hermès, created by in-house perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. I have a soft spot for Ellena and his every creation gets special treatment, meaning I am … Continue reading →

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An Orange Tree At The Beach – Review: Atelier Cologne Grand Neroli

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

The fifth Atelier Cologne scent I am reviewing today is the one I took the longest to fall for. I am not a big fan of orange blossom (as of most white flowers), so Grand Neroli was not my first … Continue reading →

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From Tea To Infinity – Review: Atelier Cologne Oolang Infini

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have found myself longing for the smell of tea lately. And I have found it in a few perfumes, for example Dior Escale à Pondichéry, Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan. Where I love the tea note most though is in Oolang Infini, … Continue reading →

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Three Reasons – Review: Amouage Reflection Woman

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have already mentioned once or twice (or fifty-five times) that my husband is not very easy to please when it comes to perfume. He doesn’t like many of the fragrances I wear and actively opposes more than a few, … Continue reading →

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Super-Special Patchouli And Yesteryear’s Rose – Review: Guerlain Idylle Duet

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was awaiting Idylle Duet rather impatiently for a mainstream flanker launch. Probably because I had already heard many good things about it and because I rather like Idylle, which is a nice fragrance if you don’t expect it to … Continue reading →

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White Is Not Necessarily Innocent – Review: Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

This recent post by Dee, reminded me of my not so fruitful relationship with white flowers. Too loud, too much, too big, to indolic, too old, too mature, too cheap even…those are adjectives that come to mind when I think … Continue reading →

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