Category Archives: Floral

Into The Blue – Review: Guerlain L’Heure Bleue

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Olfactoria

I actually never expected to particularly like the old Guerlains. Of course I wanted to try them, own them even, because I think a collection should have such important “founding fathers” of perfumes present and accounted for. Like Shakespeare belongs … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Iris? – Review And Rant: Chanel 28 La Pausa

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

In iris I have found a note I truly love. Its complicated range, its versatility, its many incarnations and interpretations that are all united by one descriptor – elegance – has made me a fan of this note. Have I … Continue reading →

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Clothes For Elves – Review: The Different Company Bois d’Iris

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

For somebody who is already a fan of Jean-Claude Ellena’s work,  The Different Company will come up sooner or later. For Perfumistas on a budget (and I don’t know any who are not in some way or other) it is often rather later. So … Continue reading →

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Purple Silk – Review: Ormonde Jayne Orris Noir

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

I own the Ormonde Jayne discovery set for years now (highly recommended btw!) and so far this has led me to aquiring Tolu in many incarnations, perfume, bath oil, candles. I did my best to ignore the rest of the set … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Lily – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

It was one of my previous misconceptions, that I don´t particularly care for flowers. Not the real thing of course, but floral notes in perfumes. I am fine with the soft, delicate ones, no problem there. But the big, white, … Continue reading →

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Je Ne Sais Quois – Review: Annick Goutal Un Matin d’Orage

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

I promised to review this a long time ago, but somehow this little gem was overtaken left and right by flashier contenders, so it always got the “I´ll do that next week!” treatment. No more. It is high time to … Continue reading →

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Lady Of The Roses – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was a bit apprehensive when I thought about trying Portrait of a Lady, the latest issue by Frederic Malle. I have an exceptional track record with this line, and I didn’t particularly long to encounter a Malle fragrance I … Continue reading →

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Hyperglycemia – Review: By Kilian Back To Black + Giveaway!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

I received the By Kilian Discovery Set for Christmas, and as grateful as I am, as bummed I also am, since I am having a hard time with these perfumes. Why, you ask? Well, I can´t seem to find one … Continue reading →

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That Name Is Evocative Enough – Review: Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

Strange title today, huh? But it is true, Iris Silver Mist is such a great and poetic name, nothing I could come up with could be any more indicative of the mood this perfume gives off, any more evocative of … Continue reading →

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Larger Than Life – Tauer Perfumes Carillon Pour Un Ange

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have a sample of Carillon Pour Un Ange, and I have had it for quite some time now. I never had the time or the impetus to try it, since I was saving it for spring, wanting to work … Continue reading →

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