Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

Sweet Child Of Mine – Review: Guerlain Myrrhe&Délires

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Olfactoria

The newest release in the highly coveted (by me) and exclusive L’Art et la Matière line, called Myrrhe et Délires, Myrrh and Delusions, does not strike me as delusional, nor is it inducing any delusions on the part of the wearer … Continue reading →

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Arabian Nights – Review: Guerlain Songe d’un Bois d’Eté, Rose Nacrée de Désert and Encens Mythique d’Orient

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

I am inordinately happy about the fact that I managed to get my little Guerlain-crazy mitts on the latest trio of exclusive Eaux de Parfums. This time Guerlain made it even harder for us fans, since those three perfumes are … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Incense, Leather, Musk, Myrrh, Oriental, Resins, Rose, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 58 Comments

Lean On Me – Review: Chanel Les Exclusifs Sycomore

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Olfactoria

Here we have a vetiver perfume again… Somehow that note grows on me. My initial vetiver scepticism has been turned into genuine appreciation by the likes of Guerlain (Vetiver Pour Elle), Serge Lutens (Vetiver Oriental), Vero Profumo (Onda) and Mona … Continue reading →

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Cool, Calm And Collected – Review: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Angéliques Sous La Pluie

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

Lately, as I was looking through my past reviews of the Malle line, I saw that I never reviewed Angeliques sous la Pluie. That is an oversight I need to remedy quickly, because Angeliques is a perfume I really love to … Continue reading →

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Escape! – Review: Aftelier Sepia

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

When Mandy Aftel releases a new perfume and generously sends me a sample, the first thing I do is adjourn to the privacy of my office and listen to Eminem. Soundtrack in place, I cautiously apply a little bit to … Continue reading →

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Dearly Beloved – Review: Amouage Beloved Woman

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

Beloved couldn’t have come to my mailbox courtesy of the wonderful Christopher Chong, at a more opportune moment. I was deeply in love with another perfume at the time, I had been wearing it non-stop for four unprecedented days in … Continue reading →

Posted in Aldehydic, Amouage, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Oriental, Rose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 58 Comments

Dolls, Strawberries And A Dead Russian – Review: Cartier L’Heure Convoitée

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Olfactoria

L’Heure Convoitée, the coveted hour, is the latest release in the boutique exclusive line by Cartier. I own one perfume – L’Heure Fougueuse, I still think it is the most unusual and unique of the entire line. “L’Heure Convoiteé is lips … Continue reading →

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Un Jour, Un Parfum – Review: Guerlain Muguet

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

On May 1st it is traditional in France to give a small bouquet of lily of the valley. In Paris, you go to Guerlain and give your beloved a bottle of the yearly issued, strictly limited Muguet Eau de Toilette. … Continue reading →

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Perfume On Mount Olympus – Scenting The Greek Goddesses

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Guest Writer Alexandra Editor’s Note: Please let us welcome regular reader Alexandra, who graciously agreed to write a post on scenting Greek Goddesses. Alexandra is a museum professional and lives in London.  A few weeks ago Birgit offered some … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Guerlain, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Ormonde Jayne, Parfumerie Generale, Robert Piguet, Serge Lutens | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

What Would Casanova Wear? – Review: Histoires de Parfums 1725 Casanova

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Olfactoria

1725 Casanova is part of the masculine side of the Histoires de Parfums line up, but since I had great success with another masculine offering – 1740 Marquis de Sade – the gender assignment barely registers. And by the way, … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Heliotrope, Histoires de Parfums, Lavender | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments