Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

Silence Fraught With Tension – Review: Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs01

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was seeking out a sample of Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs01 for its basmati rice note. I love a rice note in perfume, it is not often found. I like Ormonde Jayne Champaca and Calè Fragranze d’Autore Dolce Riso, but perfumes … Continue reading →

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Am Christkindlmarkt – Review: Aroma M Geisha Rouge

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

Geisha Rouge is my “It is terribly cold outside, the wind is howling, my cheeks are frozen, but I still try to smile, when I get a whiff of my perfume!” scent. Perfect for harsh conditions, the oil of Geisha … Continue reading →

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In The Arms Of the Angel – Review: Mona di Orio Oiro

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

The following post was already written back in September, but I held it back for reasons, I’m not entirely clear about anymore. The tragic event of the perfumer Mona di Orio’s death yesterday, made me revisit it and I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Mona di Orio, Oriental | Tagged , , , , , | 31 Comments

Last Two Days Of The BeautyBloggers.org Auction! – Bid And Help Doctors Without Borders

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

The second annual BeautyBloggers.org charity auction was off to an epic start — we actually exceeded the total amount raised in last year’s auction in the first day. Way to go, beauty lovers! Not to worry: plenty of items are still … Continue reading →

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Two In One – Review: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Esquel

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

Esquel is a town in Patagonia, Argentinia, in 1951 a meteorite was discovered there, which brings Esquel into the fold of the Shooting Stars Collection, by our favorite bottle beauty contest losers, Xerjoff. Esquel includes notes of Lavender, bergamot, iris, … Continue reading →

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The Gleam In A Mother’s Eye – Review: Aftelier Secret Garden Eau de Parfum

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Usually wearing an Aftelier creation, is quite a ride. When I apply Tango or Cepes&Tuberose, many feelings are stirred up, emotions abound and I am preoccupied and enthralled, as well as challenged and moved. It is not that Secret Garden … Continue reading →

Posted in Aftelier, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Not Every Amber Is For Me – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Ambre Nuit

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

Ambre Nuit was the fourth issue of the line of men’s colognes by Dior. All four of those have since been integrated in the recent La Collection Privée. Although intended as a men’s cologne initially, this is a comfortably genderless … Continue reading →

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Little House On The Prairie – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Sienna Musc

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Laurie Erickson makes an extraordinary number of perfumes to feel at home in. Cuddly, soft, cozy and warm. Evoking crackling fires, cashmere shawls, downy beds and sleep-ins. Conjuring brisk walks in the woods, endless fields of grass or late afternoon … Continue reading →

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Rich – Review: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Ibitira

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

Ibitira is a town in Brazil where a meteorite crashed in 1947. Part of the Shooting Stars collection Ibitira, the perfume, is a classic floral composition that is described as romantic. Ibitira was created by Jacques Flori and includes notes of … Continue reading →

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Natural Perfumes – What Do You Think?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

Natural Perfumer Ankica Milic of Bellatrix Parfums needs your help! Here is her questionnaire about natural perfumery, if you have a few minutes, please be so kind and help her out. I am late in posting this, since I was away, but … Continue reading →

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