Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

Italian Journey – Review: DSH The Italian Splendor Collection Part I

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

Ideally timed before my travels to Italy, I received samples of The Italian Splendor Collection by the talented and prolific perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz. Comprising six perfumes, each inspired by one Italian city, this collection had my heart and nose … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chypre, Citrus, DSH, DSH Italian Splendor, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Green, Leather, Musk, Oriental, Powdery, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 27 Comments

My Marie Antoinette Moment – Review: Parfums d’Orsay L’Intrigante

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

If you have not heard a lot about Parfums d’Orsay previously, don’t worry. Neither have I. Ines sent me a decant of L’Intrigante and I promptly went from initial bewildered awe to all-out obsession. The house of Parfums d’Orsay is marketed as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Oriental, Parfums d'Orsay, Powdery, Spicy | Tagged , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Peppermint Twist – Review: Le Labo Santal 33

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

Of course Le Labo Santal 33 follows the Le Labo practice of naming a perfume after the ingredient that is the largest component in the formula of 33 in this case, which invariably leads to confusion, since those perfumes tend … Continue reading →

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Two Divas – Review And Giveaway: Aftelier Haute Claire

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

Mandy Aftel has launched a new perfume and all the blogs rally. When Mandy releases something new, that is an occasion to pay attention to, because there is no one comparable out there. Mandy is truly in a league of … Continue reading →

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Less Is So Much More – Review: Tauer Perfumes’ Pentachords Collection

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

The following post was written by regular reader, commenter and perfume lover extraordinaire Tara from London. I am delighted she agreed to share her experiences with the coveted new Tauer collection with us and I hope she will agree to … Continue reading →

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All Woman – Review: Parfums MDCI La Belle Hèlène

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have been circling Parfums MCDI for a while, not approaching for reasons of price as well as the fact that no single scent really spoke to me, from reading about it alone. Until La Belle Hèlène that is. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Oriental, Parfums MDCI | Tagged , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

A Breton Angel – Review: Lostmarc’h Ael-Mat

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Breton niche line Lostmarc’h enticed me with their unusual gourmand scent Lann-Ael, so I explored it further. Ael-Mat has also the angel (Ael) in its name, so it came next. Don’t expect it to be similar in any way to … Continue reading →

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Pineta – Review: Parfumerie Générale Bois Naufragé

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Parfumerie Générale Bois Naufragé smells like the woods. A sun dappled forest near the ocean. I immediately think of the Pinetas along the Italian coastline. They are forests along the coast of the Adriatic sea, pine trees growing on sandy ground … Continue reading →

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Hattrick – Review: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Dhajala

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

I plowed on through the Xerjoffs with the idea still placed firmly in my mind that one (Oesel) or two (Lua) swallows do not make a summer, meaning it would be unnecessary and money down the drain to purchase the Shooting … Continue reading →

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Hot Chocolate – Review: Parfumerie Générale Musc Maori

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

Chocolate is something I couldn’t and wouldn’t want to live without. There is always, and I mean ALWAYS a little stash in my house (don’t tell the kids!). But chocolate in perfume? Nah, I don’t think so. I want to eat … Continue reading →

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