Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

An Interesting Interview About Perfume

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

The Browser is an online magazine dedicated to writing. In their daily feature Five Books, interviews with different people of interest are discussed. This week writer Denise Hamilton chooses five books about Perfume. I found this to be an interesting article, even … Continue reading →

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How To Dream – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio To Dream

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

To Dream is the first Sonoma Scent Studio perfume I am reviewing. I tried a few, but always got distracted, something else came up, it was just not the right timing for me and SSS. But then To Dream arrived (courtesy of … Continue reading →

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Graceful Suede – Review: Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

Mainstream releases are an emotional topic for many Perfumistas. We bitch and moan about lack of quality, creativity and individuality. And we do that for a reason, since so many releases offer nothing new, nothing worthwhile, nothing worth the money. … Continue reading →

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Magnificat Anima Mea – Review: DSH Perfumes Pandora

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

Pandora, Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’s newest creation, has gotten a lot of attention already. And not only because a new DSH perfume is always interesting, but because it is a GREAT new perfume. Many have already written about it, so what … Continue reading →

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Just One More? – Review: Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Ambre

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am a bit of an amber fiend. Regular readers will know that, and should you be here for the first time, let me tell you – if it has amber in the name or notes list, chances are I … Continue reading →

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One Out Of Three – Review: Acqua Di Parma Iris Nobile, Magnolia Nobile, Gelsomino Nobile

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

Acqua di Parma is a house with a beautiful and stylish appearance, whose colognes – the backbone and starting point of the line – I have always admired from afar, without actually smelling them. Since they introduced a sub-section specifically … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Let You Go – Review: 1000 Flowers Réglisse Noire

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

I ate licorice for the very first time in my life, when I was pregnant. Before that time, you could have chased me with the stuff: black, chewy and a strange combination of salty-sweet – ugh. But then, all of … Continue reading →

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Learning To Love – Review: By Kilian Beyond Love, Prohibited

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

From the outset Beyond Love looked like a challenge to me. Tuberose – well, the most I could say about that note until recently is, I am glad when it doesn’t bother me, I am glad when I don’t smell … Continue reading →

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Luxury In Black – Review: Aroma M Geisha Noire

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

Aroma M, an indie line created by perfumer Maria McElroy is inspired by Japanese Geisha culture. Maria lived in Japan for years and her immersion in the culture is deeply ingrained in her interesting and beautiful work. To make it … Continue reading →

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Rice Pudding – Review: Calé Fragranze d’Autore Dolce Riso

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

A good rice note, or any rice note at that, is hard to find in perfume. There are not many such fragrances around. I adore that note and when I find one it is mostly love. Ormonde Jayne Champaca comes … Continue reading →

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