Category Archives: Floral

Cashmere And Silk – Review: Xerjoff Join The Club Fatal Charme

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Late last year Xerjoff released a new line of perfumes called Join the Club. There are ten different perfumes in the line and all represent a certain club or area of interest. The bottles are exquisite – I … Continue reading →

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The Ballerina, The Maharaja and The Tailor – Reviews: Iris Prima, Vaara and Sartorial By Penhaligon’s

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Established in 1870, Penhaligon’s is a quintessentially English fragrance house. I am fond of their witty, English eccentric style and they have made some interesting choices regarding their perfumes in the last few years. Admirably, they have managed … Continue reading →

Posted in By Tara, Floral, Fougère, Fragrance Reviews, Iris, Penhaligon's, Spicy, Vetiver, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

A Willing Player – Review: By Kilian Playing With The Devil

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

When my friend Sandra asked me the other day whether I was excited about the new Kilian, I answered something to the effect of: No, definitely not. (I think my exact words were: It should be perfectly bad.) While I … Continue reading →

Posted in By Kilian, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Rose, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

That Smile – Review: Hiram Green Moon Bloom

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Olfactoria

Hiram Green’s first creation for his own brand is called so very beautifully: Moon Bloom. This evocative name and the gorgeous bottle are plenty of incentive for me to want to smell what is behind the enticing outer trappings of … Continue reading →

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All The Sweet Things – Profumum Roma Mini-Reviews

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

I always ignored Profumum Roma when in a perfume store for the simple reason that there were just too many bottles. Thirty identical flacons in a row – too intimidating, too much effort needed, too easy to pass up in … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Orange Blossom, Oriental, Profumum, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 58 Comments

My Summer Crush – Review: Nuxe Prodigieux Le Parfum

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara The dry oil Huile Prodigieuse by French skincare and cosmetics brand Nuxe, has been a cult beauty product for a number of years. Suitable for face, body and hair, it is a “must-pack” for those in the know … Continue reading →

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You Are My Sunshine – Review: Parfums Nicolai Eau Soleil

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Olfactoria

When I received my personal summer scent 2013, Juste un Reve, from Parfums Nicolai, I also received a sample of her newest creation, the official Nicolai summer scent 2013: Eau Soleil. A day of wearing this propelled me right into … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Orange Blossom, Parfums Nicolai | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 45 Comments

The Candy Perfume Boy’s Summer Special – Perfume Lovers London, The Cavendish Club, London on Thursday 18th July 2013

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara After the wettest summer on record in 2012, we are now in the midst of a heatwave here in the UK. On the day of the event, the temperature had topped 30 degrees for five days running. What better … Continue reading →

Posted in By Tara, Chypre, Citrus, Cologne, Eau d'Italie, Floral, Fruity, Interview, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Lush Gorilla Perfumes, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Nasomatto, Neela Vermeire Creations, Union Perfumes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite Tropical Perfume?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Olfactoria

Summer is here and it’s the time when we reach for our most exotic florals. This is the place to give and look for recommendations for perfumes that conjure up long days at the beach and mellow evenings under the … Continue reading →

Posted in Estée Lauder, Floral, Frederic Malle, Fruity, Honoré des Pres, Jasmine, Monday Question, Montale, Nasomatto, Ormonde Jayne, Parfums MDCI, Tuberose, Yosh | Tagged , , | 103 Comments

Song And Dance And Tuberose – Review: Parfumerie Générale N° 17 Tubéreuse Couture

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra As all of us know, tuberose is a perfume note that causes either adoration or loathing. It is carnal, sensual, earthy, creamy and has many crawling back for more or others sprinting away in horror. I fall into … Continue reading →

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