Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

Indian Art – Review: Art Collection by Jacomo #08

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

Comfort scents have a season. A few times a year I get the urge to feel comforted and cozied by perfume. Mostly when the actual seasons change, I have my cuddly gourmand phases. Jo Malone Sweet Milk, Odin 01 Sunda, Lostmarc’h Lann-Ael … Continue reading →

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A Question Of Sanity – Review: Parfum d’Empire Yuzu Fou

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

The journey through the empires that Marc-Antoine Corticchiato creates olfactory equivalents of, in his line Parfum d’Empire, goes on today to modern Japan. Urban nature in the 21st century is what Yuzu Fou wants to communicate. The journey continues, because … Continue reading →

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No Mon Numéro Yet – But A Sale!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

Still no sign of the new Mon Numéro Collection that was promised to launch online yesterday. But in better news the summer sale has started at L’Artisan Parfumeur. For example the pure perfume of Mure Et Musc by Bertrand Duchaufour … Continue reading →

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A Few Impartial Thoughts – Review: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Oesel

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

Xerjoff Oesel – nothing drew me towards this. I don’t like the name (it sounds really stupid in German, don’t you think Lady Jane Grey, Georgy and all who speak the language? I know it is a Baltic island, but still…) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Oriental, Woods, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

Budding Beauty – Review: Parfumerie Générale Drama Nuui

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Jasmine is heady. Jasmine is cloying. Jasmine is over the top. Jasmine induces a headache. Jasmine is annoying. Jasmine is overwhelming. Jasmine is loud. Jasmine is not for me. But… You know me, I have certain preconceptions, certain likes and … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures – Review: Odin 01 Sunda (formerly Nomad)

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Sometimes something that simply smells good is all I want and all I need. There is a time and a place for complicated perfumes, fragrances that demand attention, that make you work at guessing notes, paying attention to their development … Continue reading →

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Sweet Dreams – Review: Xerjoff Casamorati 1888 Lira

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

Xerjoff is notorious for its astronomic prices and focus on luxurious packaging. So I did not actively seek out to try the line, to keep myself from temptation, but somehow samples kept finding me. A phenomenon I have also heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Oriental, Spicy, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , , | 35 Comments

Duchaufour In Bollywood – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro 7

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

The next number in line, Mon Numéro 7, takes us on another journey, this time it is India with its colorful and rich imagery this perfume evokes. L’Artisan says: “The journey continues with a visit deep inside an Indian temple. … Continue reading →

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Highly Efficient – Review: Hermès Hermessence Vétiver Tonka

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have stated before that Vetiver is not necessarily my favorite note, at best I don’t mind it, but I am far from seeking it out. I like it here for example and in Vétiver Tonka I found another scent … Continue reading →

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That Place Within – Review: Amouage Honour Woman

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

Amouage releases a new perfume duo – Honour Woman and Man. I had the good fortune of receiving samples from the company early. As usual, I got it all wrong beforehand. From reading the notes and this review on Ca Fleure Bon, … Continue reading →

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