Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

Los Angeles, California – Review: Le Labo Musc 25

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

Musc 25 is Le Labo’s Los Angeles exclusive, available at all Le Labo stores and online, as well as at Luckyscent, throughout the month of November. Created by Frank Völkl, Musc 25 includes notes of aldehyde, ambergris, musk, lily of … Continue reading →

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New York, New York – Review: Le Labo Tubereuse 40

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tubereuse 40 is named, like all their other offerings, in the (slightly annoying) Le Labo fashion, the ingredient with the highest concentration gives the name, and the number of ingredients in the formula is added behind. It most cases that … Continue reading →

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Tokyo, Japan – Review: Le Labo Gaiac 10

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

If somebody told me what I am smelling on me right now, was a Jean-Claude Ellena creation, I would not doubt it for one minute. Le Labo’s city exclusive for Tokyo, available throughout the month of November at Luckyscent and … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Do You Feel About Decants?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

By Tara Do you think decants are the sensible and economical way to own a lot of different perfumes? Do you own many more decants than full bottles? How do you decide whether to buy a decant and not a … Continue reading →

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More Than One White Gardenia Petal? – A Correction

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

I felt the need (for quite some time now) to update my take on Illuminum White Gardenia Petals, the famed perfume Kate Middleton allegedly wore to her wedding. I could write a lot about this issue here, but I won’t, … Continue reading →

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Easy Elegance – Review: Chanel Les Exclusifs 31 Rue Cambon

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

By Tara  31 Rue Cambon is a mass of contradictions; modern yet timeless, spare yet luxurious, elegant yet relaxed, chypre yet without oakmoss. In my capsule Chanel perfume wardrobe, Bois des Iles is the little black dress, Cuir de Russie … Continue reading →

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Don Draper’s Secret Weapon – Review: Mona Di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Vétyver

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

Since I had such success with the other perfumes in the line, I wanted to smell Vétyver as, albeit I must say it was – along with Cuir – my lowest priority, as I am not really drawn to vetiver … Continue reading →

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Tom Times Three – Review: Tom Ford Santal Blush, Jasmine Rouge And Violet Blonde

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tom Ford generously showers us with three new release this fall. Two in his Private Blend range and one in the wide distribution signature line. Let’s get going then: Tom Ford Private Blend Santal Blush: Don’t you love this image? … Continue reading →

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This Is My Suit Of Armour – Review: Vero Profumo Onda Extrait de Parfum

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have had this tiny sample of Onda in extrait form, for at least six months. I looked at it everytime I opened my sample box, which is quite often as you can imagine, but whenever I wanted to try … Continue reading →

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A Stroll Around the Department Store – Mini Reviews

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

I sniffed my way through a bunch of new releases the other day and thought I’d share my impressions. Caveat: these are no reviews, just my thoughts upon first smelling a perfume, we all know how that first impression can … Continue reading →

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