Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

Security Blanket – Review: Guerlain Tonka Impériale

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

I love Guerlain, I love gourmands, I love the L’Art et la Matière line, so Tonka Impériale was a slam-dunk for me. One of those rare perfumes you know you will love just by reading about them. Tonka Impériale was … Continue reading →

Posted in Benzoin, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Honey, Oriental, Resins, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 48 Comments

Soft Focus – Review: Histoires de Parfums Blanc Violette

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

Falling in love with something (or someone at that) can come as a total surprise. Blanc Violette was chosen for trial for the sole reason that is has a name I am able to remember easily within the number-centric canon … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Histoires de Parfums, Powdery, Vanilla, Violet, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

The Star-Trek Amber – Review: Amouage Opus VI

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have withstood the siren song of Amouage’s Opus line fairly well until now. Although I like especially Opus I and Opus III just fine, I have not yet been tempted to acquire a full 100ml bottle so far. Now there … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Amouage, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Leather, Resins, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 52 Comments

Stunning – Review: Roja Parfums Unspoken Extrait de Parfum

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

Unspoken was part of the triology of scents Roja Dove launched in 2007. A floral (Scandal), an oriental (Enslaved) and a chypre (Unspoken). There are more perfumes in the line by now (Aoud, Diaghilev, Danger, Innuendo, Reckless, Dazed and Confused. Okay those last … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Roja Dove, Roja Parfums | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 49 Comments

Because We Love Nice Things – Review: Guerlain Cuir Beluga

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have already spoken about my infatuation with Guerlain’s L’Art et la Matière line and trying Cuir Beluga did absolutely nothing to dispel that particular obsession, on the contrary, Cuir Beluga charmed its way into my heart and onto my … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Leather, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 59 Comments

Lavender Licorice Lament – Review: Hermès Hermessence Brin de Réglisse

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

UPDATE Nov 2014: I have to eat my words here, the Lavender Licorice Lament has turned into a Lovesong in the meantime. A new (rave) review is very much in order. Until then, please know that I know now that … Continue reading →

Posted in Fougère, Fragrance Reviews, Hermès, Lavender | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

Reclusive Beauty – Review: Lancôme, Cuir de Lancôme

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara How often can you get luxury for a bargain basement price? Not often, but with Cuir de Lancôme you can smell like a million dollars by spending relatively few. Released in 2007 as part of Lancôme‘s “La Collection” … Continue reading →

Posted in By Tara, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Lancome, Leather | Tagged , , , , , , , | 67 Comments

When The Show Is Finally Over – Review: Histoires de Parfums 1889 Moulin Rouge

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

I knew of Histoires de Parfums of course, I even liked one of their perfumes very much – 1740 Marquis de Sade – but other than that I did not seek them out. The embarrassing truth, and I know I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Histoires de Parfums, Iris, Powdery | Tagged , , , , , , | 35 Comments

Looking For Spring With Guerlain – Review: Guerlain Un Ville, Un Parfum London

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Olfactoria

As I wrote in my previous Looking For Spring post, this time of the year lends itself to fresh and uplifting perfumes that jolt me out of my cold-induced rigor. I received a sample of Guerlain’s newest addition to their … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Guerlain, Rose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 46 Comments

Golden Aura – Review: Caron Farnesiana

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

The lovely Lady Jane Grey is a long-time reader of this blog and happens to be one of the few actual Perfumistas this city of Vienna seems to harbor. I met her a few times already and not only is … Continue reading →

Posted in Caron, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Heliotrope, Mimosa, Powdery, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , | 33 Comments