Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

At The Palazzo – Review: Parfums MDCI Chypre Palatin

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

When Suzanne wrote and raved about Chypre Palatin and her Parisian adventure on her Perfume Journal, I envied the Paris part, but thought I would not miss much when I never smelled Chypre Palatin. Her review is beautiful and I knew … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chypre, Fragrance Reviews, Leather, Oakmoss, Oriental, Parfums MDCI, Spicy, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

Knight In Shining Armor – Review: Amouage Interlude Man

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Olfactoria

I’m a girly girl. I don’t particularly like that statement, but in the end, it is true. I like the colour pink, I wear make up, I can’t for the life of me play ball games, I have long hair, … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Amouage, Benzoin, Fragrance Reviews, Leather | Tagged , , , , , , | 51 Comments

Olfactoria And The Giant Peach – Review: Parfums MDCI Péché Cardinal

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

All the fragrances of Parfums MDCI that I have tried so far, I have liked a lot (Enlèvement au Serail, Promesse de L’Aube, La Belle Hélène), but not so much as to invest in a full bottle. Now that has … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Parfums MDCI, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 54 Comments

The Dark Tower – Review: Amouage Interlude Woman

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

When I was in London in May, I had not only the good fortune to meet with Christopher Chong, the amazing creative director of Amouage, but I also got the chance to smell Interlude Woman and Man as the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Amouage, Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Spicy | Tagged , , , , | 50 Comments

Now And Then – Review: L’Artisan Traversée du Bosphore

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

To some perfumes we feel an immediate affinity, some we dismiss out of hand. Some perfumes capture our hearts and imaginations at first sniff, some stealthily claim their place in our hearts. Some perfumes need and take their own sweet … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Leather, Rose | Tagged , , , , , , | 46 Comments

Mona’s Legacy – Mona Di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Rose Etoile de Hollande

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Olfactoria

Mona do Orio’s take on rose is eagerly anticipated by everyone who knows and loves her work. Rose Etoile de Hollande was created by Mona herself, before her untimely and tragic death last December. Her business partner Jeroen Oude Songtoen thankfully … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Heliotrope, Leather, Mona di Orio, Musk, Patchouli, Resins, Rose, Spicy, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 62 Comments

What I Do In Vienna Is Obvious – Review: A Lab On Fire What We do In Paris Is Secret

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Olfactoria

The title of this perfume alone is already half a blog post… A Lab On Fire has created a bit of a stir in the perfume community and while the utilitarian bottles are not drawing me in at all, perfumes … Continue reading →

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Soap Opera – Review: Guerlain Cruel Gardénia

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Olfactoria

The dear constant reader knows how much I love to complete a set. With this review I’m proud to say that I have now reviewed the entire, gorgeous and exclusive L’Art et la Matiere line. Not bad for someone hundreds … Continue reading →

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One Man, Three Leathers – Review: Parfumerie Générale Cuir d’Iris, Cuir Venenum And L’Oiseau de Nuit

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Olfactoria

Parfumerie Générale offers three leather scents in its stable and today I want to take a look at all three of them. Leather has been a note I did not like, let alone seek out for a long time. Mainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Iris, Leather, Parfumerie Generale, Resins, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 45 Comments

Scents Of Destination – Where To Wear What! A Blogging Project

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

Where are you going on vacation this summer? Any exotic locales? Maybe an exciting city trip? A mountain retreat? A sandy beach? To your office? Wherever you plan to go, even if you stay on your own balcony, there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Cologne, DSH Italian Splendor, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Orange Blossom, Parfum d'Empire, Penhaligon's, Travels | Tagged , , , , | 39 Comments