Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

A Norwegian In Dubai – Review: Ramon Monegal Dubai Next To Me EdP

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra With all due respect I understand if you want to turn off your computer now. This is another city exclusive and it is available only at Bloomingdale’s in Dubai. I hear you! I wanted to throw my arms … Continue reading →

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Stepford Wives – Review: Mousse II by Oliver+Co

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Olfactoria

Hey Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse finally getting to a lovely set I bought earlier in the year. These guys send beautifully packaged 10ml spritzers, very classy and a great size to really get to … Continue reading →

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Fatal Attraction Or How I Couldn’t Say No To Vetiver – Review: Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Olfactoria

The other day I was talking to my friend Sandra about missing certain perfumes. She asked whether I ever regretted giving a perfume away. Of course I said no at first, because the Serge Lutens back and forth shenanigans of … Continue reading →

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A Stroll Through Central Park – Review: Ramon Monegal – Very Private for Bergdorf Goodman

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra I really did not want to tell you about another exclusive perfume which will be impossible to get your hands on. I really did not. But then, the sample fell into my lap and I have had the … Continue reading →

Posted in By Sandra, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Ramon Monegal | Tagged , , , , , | 14 Comments

Fashion Forward – Review: Penhaligon’s Tralala

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Tralala; what a fantastic name for a perfume. It’s very hard to say it to yourself in anything other than a sing-songy voice. It’s what a young girl would trill while skipping through a meadow on a sunny … Continue reading →

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Old Leather- Review: CB I Hate Perfume Old Leather Premium Accord

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Olfactoria

Hey there Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse here and thrilled to be spending some time with you all. Today I am looking at a fragrance from one of the most interesting and enigmatic of the Independent … Continue reading →

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Powder Puff – Review: Huitieme Art Parfums Poudre de Riz

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Rice is one of the notes I’m drawn to in perfumery. It’s unusual and I like the way it can be comforting or chic. In Champaca by Ormonde Jayne it has the aroma of basmati rice and in … Continue reading →

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Riding With the Gauchos – Review: Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and lived there for a few years. Being so young during that time has left me with many child memories such as hot languid summer days, swimming daily in our pool … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Your Top Five Part III: Movies

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Olfactoria

We looked at your favorite books, favorite music and today the question is: What are your top five favorite movies of all time? My Answer: Okay, here we go, in no particular order or ranking: 1. Iris (Director: Richard Eyre, … Continue reading →

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Emancipated Rose – Vero Profumo Rozy Voile d’Extrait

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Rozy Voile d’Extrait has triggered so many images, thoughts and feelings in me, that at times this post may read more like the ramblings of a woman possessed than a straight-forward review. It has truly captured my imagination. … Continue reading →

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