Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

A Name Is A Name Is A Name – Review: Etat Libre d’Orange Putain des Palaces

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have so often said how little I like the approach of Etat Libre d’Orange, that I sound like a schoolmarmish prude, so I will shut up about the name of this perfume and not even translate it, in case … Continue reading →

Posted in Etat Libre d'Orange, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Heliotrope, Iris, Powdery, Rose, Vanilla, Violet | Tagged , , , , , , | 68 Comments

Are You Her Type? – Not A Review: Guerlain Mitsouko

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have been working on this non-review on and off for almost a year now, and since I realized things are not changing at least for now, I decided to finally get it together and post it. Mitsouko is arguably … Continue reading →

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Pink Chocolate – Review: Guerlain Les Elixirs Charnels Gourmand Coquin

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Olfactoria

Well, well, well… Here we have one more of the Elixirs Charnels. A boutique exclusive line including Oriental Brûlant, Chypre Fatal, Boisée Torride and Floral Romantique. Pink juice, chocolate in the notes list – this could go horribly wrong. Is … Continue reading →

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What The Husband Wears – The Masculine Side Of Life

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Olfactoria

My husband has come far. Being dragged unwillingly into the forecourt of Perfumeland by me, he has evolved from wearing Ralph Lauren Polo Blue for years to having a small, but distinguished little stash of high quality fragrances (appointed by … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Amouage, By Kilian, Cologne, Fragrance Reviews, Ormonde Jayne, Puredistance, Ramblings, Roja Dove, Serge Lutens | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 56 Comments

Look At Me! – Review: Robert Piguet Fracas Extrait de Parfum

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Olfactoria

Smothering mega flower in salad dressing – I believe something along those lines was my first inofficial review of this tuberose classic, a few years ago. The tuberose that all others are compared to, the ultimate diva of fragrances, Fracas … Continue reading →

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Life On Wisteria Lane – Review: Guerlain Les Elixirs Charnels Oriental Brulant

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

Oriental Brûlant is part of the Elixirs Charnels (carnal elixirs) line, exclusive to Guerlain boutiques worldwide. The line launched with three scents, Oriental Brûlant, Gourmand Coquin and Chypre Fatal. In the meantime two more have joined the ranks: Boisée Torride and … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Oriental | Tagged , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Fresh Baked Biker – Review: Armani Privé Cuir Noir

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Olfactoria

The Armani Privé line is very tempting. I love the look and the heft of the bottles, I love Ambre Orient and Bois d’Encens and I won’t even start with La Femme Bleue, before I get accused again of working it … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Armani Privé, Fragrance Reviews, Leather, Oriental, Resins, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Watch Out, Here I Come! – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Seville à l’Aube

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

The Perfume Lover, a book by Denyse Beaulieu (Grain de Musc) is on everybody’s reading list these days. It was also on mine. I did read and enjoy it, but I’m not sure yet whether I should review it or … Continue reading →

Posted in Benzoin, Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Honey, Incense, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Orange Blossom | Tagged , , , , , , , | 35 Comments

Nightflights And Dreamscapes – Review: Guerlain Vol de Nuit Eau de Toilette

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

There are perfumes in my collection I reviewed very early on, there are reviews on my blog, of perfumes that never made it out of sample status, and there are bottles in my closet, I have loved, worn and cherished … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chypre, Citrus, Fragrance Reviews, Green, Guerlain, Iris, Jasmine, Oriental, Spicy, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , | 36 Comments

Going Vintage – Review: Guerlain Vol de Nuit Extrait de Parfum

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Up until this year I had successfully managed to avoid vintage perfumes. I resisted trying old formulations because I knew I would fall madly in love, thus condemning myself to a stressful search for an elusive bottle which … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Fragrance Reviews, Guerlain, Oriental | Tagged , , , , , | 39 Comments