Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

A Walk In The Clouds – Review: Dior La Collection Privée New Look 1947

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

A very good friend told me that New Look 1947 smells the way I look. Something like that is lovely to hear, (Well, I wouldn’t want to be compared to Musc Kublai Khan, but an exclusive Dior? That is a … Continue reading →

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Where Is The Freak? – Review: Illamasqua Freak

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

Illamasqua is a British cosmetics line, their motto is “Make up for the Alter Ego”.  The line was founded by Make up Artist extraordinaire Alex Box, and is devoted to high quality products in all (and I mean each and … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Sweet Jasmine – Review: Parfums MDCI Promesse De L’Aube

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

The only scent by Parfums MDCI I have tried previously was La Belle Hèlène by Bertrand Duchaufour, which I tried for obvious reasons (it’s a Duchaufour!). Other than that, Parfums MDCI seemed to be one of those lines to better … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Jasmine, Oriental, Parfums MDCI | Tagged , , , , , , | 23 Comments

“I have nothing to say and I’m saying it!” – Mini-Reviews

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

I usually review mostly perfumes I like, that move me somehow, or that compell me to try them again and again, even if I don’t love them. Then there are also reviews now and then about perfumes I hate, most … Continue reading →

Posted in Eau d'Italie, Fragrance Reviews, Huitième Art, Mona di Orio, Montale, Parfum d'Empire, Parfumerie Generale, Tauer Perfumes, Worth, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

Buzz Lightyear And Clark Kent – Review: Tom Ford Private Blend Amber Absolute

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Somebody called me the Queen of Amber once, and while I am honored, and it is very true that I love the note, I feel that I still have a long way to go to deserve that title, but I … Continue reading →

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A Night To Remember – Review: Vero Profumo Rubj Extrait de Parfum

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

I knew about Vero Kern for years and was always fascinated by her story. The fact that she followed her dream rather late in life, is very encouraging and shows that it is really worth pursuing what you want. I didn’t try … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Vero Profumo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 50 Comments

Chicago, Illinois – Review: Le Labo Baie Rose 26

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

Baie Rose 26 is exclusive to the city of Chicago and the most recent release in the Le Labo line. Baie Rose means pink pepper in French. But I believe that name is also a play with words, because rose, the flower … Continue reading →

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Indian Summer – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Champagne de Bois

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

The lovely Dee of Beauty on the Outside sent me a sample of Champagne de Bois a very long time ago, shame on me that I never got around to properly wearing it until recently, when To Dream by the same perfumer, … Continue reading →

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London, England – Review: Le Labo Poivre 23

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

Poivre 23 has the distinction of being the one Le Labo city-exclusive I have ever seen in person. At the freestanding Le Labo store in London as well as the counter at Liberty’s. And you know what: once it is … Continue reading →

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Paris, France – Review: Le Labo Vanille 44

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

I expected Vanille 44 to be my favorite out of the bunch of city-exclusive samples I ordered from Le Labo. Let us see how we got on… Vanille 44 was created by Alberto Morillas and includes notes of bergamot, incense, mandarine, … Continue reading →

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