Category Archives: Floral

Where Fairies Dwell – Review: Vero Profumo Mito

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

Vero Kern is a much admired woman in Perfumeland. Many of us not only revere her creations – Vero Profumo – but also the woman herself. She is inspiring and exudes a joy for living, a happiness, a positive energy … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Green, Vero Profumo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 44 Comments

Intellectual Exercise With Pineapple – Review: Parfums MDCI Le Rivage des Syrtes

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

I fell in love with three perfumes (Péché Cardinal, Rose de Siwa, Chypre Palatin) of MDCI lately so financially speaking I’m very thankful I did not fall for Le Rivage des Syrtes, but it is a unique and very interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Parfums MDCI | Tagged , , , , , , | 40 Comments

Monday Question – What Are Your Top Ten Perfumes Of All Time?

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

It is time again to make a list! What are your top ten perfumes without which you wouldn’t want to live? Which ones are your top priority? Which ones would you immediately replace if used up? Which ten perfumes would … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Jasmine, Monday Question, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang | Tagged , , , | 132 Comments

Stop Screaming! – Review: Penhaligon’s Eau Sans Pareil

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Olfactoria

Eau sans Pareil is part of the Anthology collection, a series of perfumes re-invented, re-imagined, re-created based on past Penhaligon’s releases. Sans Pareil means unparalleled, and while I would not go so far and apply that to the entire perfume, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Oakmoss, Penhaligon's, Powdery, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 35 Comments

Softness – Review: Ys Uzac Lale

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Olfactoria

The second of the four Ys Uzac perfumes I’m taking a closer look at is called Lale. The word is made up of the french la and le, feminine and masculine, making the unisex nature of this unusual floral clear … Continue reading →

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Live And Laugh – Review: Ys Uzac Monodie

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Olfactoria

Another niche house with a strange name. Maybe I’m getting tired, maybe I need another vacation, but I didn’t feel very motivated to get to know yet another new line. Enough already! was my feeling. But a dear friend brought … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Ys Uzac | Tagged , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Monday Question – Do You Like To Buy Perfume Unsniffed?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Olfactoria

Are you prone to dare-devil acts of unsniffed buying? Is a blind-buy an exhilarating and fun risk you like to take? Or is even thinking of blind buying making you sweat and fret? My Answer: I have to say, sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Jasmine, Monday Question, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang | Tagged , , | 83 Comments

A Spot In The Shade – Review: Parfums MDCI Vepres Siciliennes

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

Vepres Siciliennes, named after the opera “I vespri siciliani” by Guiseppe Verdi, is a fruity green chypre fragrance. I believe this is a perfume that is easily overlooked, especially in a collection of perfumes as magnificent as the one MDCI … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Oakmoss, Parfums MDCI | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Individualist – Review: Chanel Les Exclusifs N°18

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

N°18 is surely the most unusual and daring among the Les Exclusifs fragrances. While the others are mostly wonderful, they are not exactly groundbreaking in their conception, but excellent examples of certain styles (e.g. The Fresh Green One: Bel Respiro, The Classic … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Musk | Tagged , , , , , , , | 37 Comments

Closer To Heaven – Review: SoOud Ouris Parfum Nectar And Eau Fine

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

The niche line SoOud was launched in 2010 by perfumer Stephane Humbert Lucas, who is also the brain and nose behind Nez á Nez. I never felt particularly moved to explore this line, because, frankly, the name irks me. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Iris, Oriental, SoOud | Tagged , , , , , , | 48 Comments