Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

The Circle Of Life – Review: Hermes Un Jardin en Mediterranee

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

The first of the Jardin series by Hermes’ in-house perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena was launched in 2003. After Un Jardin sur le Nil and Un Jardin aprés la Mousson I am concluding the reviews of this series today. The wait for … Continue reading →

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Belle Of The Ball – Review: Frapin 1270

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

After the sheer adoration that the most recent Duchaufour creation 1697 for Frapin unleashed in me, I wanted to further explore the line of fragrances this house primarily known for Cognac, produces. I tried Terre de Sarment, Fruits Boisée and 1270, as those … Continue reading →

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Cheerleader – Review: Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

I purchased my Ormonde Jayne Discovery Kit sometime last fall. The first perfume I fell in love with was Tolu, the second Orris Noir. Then I got distracted by other fragrant things, so only now did I have the pleasure … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit Of Everything – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Mitzah

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

Mitzah is another sample the generous and lovely Dee sent me. I comes at an opportune time, since I am into exploring amber fragrances right now, since my fortunate reconciliation with THE amber, Ambre Fétiche. I am not enchanted with the … Continue reading →

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A Lily By Another Name – Review: Aftelier Perfumes Orchid Solid Perfume

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

When I first tried Aftelier solids I was struck by their wonderfully soft consistency and their skin-caring smoothness. Wildflowers had me swooning, so of course I wanted more. Orchid was the next solid perfume I tested. What a surprise upon … Continue reading →

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Ambivalence – Review: Hermes Un Jardin Aprés La Mousson

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Un Jardin aprés la Mousson, a garden after the Monsoon, is a creation by Jean-Claude Ellena for Hermes from 2008, the third in the Jardins series. The notes include cardamom, coriander, pepper, ginger, ginger flower and vetiver accord. I like to … Continue reading →

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Never Say Never – Review: Annick Goutal Ambre Fétiche

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

For the longest time I hated Ambre Fétiche with a passion, it was my nemesis, the most unwearable amber I knew. The strong feelings stemmed from the fact that for one everybody seemed to love it and perceive it entirely … Continue reading →

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A Thankfully Short Review And A Giveaway: Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

Oh no – fresh! was my immediate response to learning about this fragrance. But in the interest of science and for the ultimate cuteness of the bottle, AND the general ubiquitousness of samples that get pushed at me from all … Continue reading →

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The Unbearable Lightness Of Being – Review: Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Nil

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

Most of you hard and heavy Perfumistas are probably familiar with the story of the inception of Un Jardin sur le Nil. Chandler Burr wrote about it in his book “The Perfect Scent” that came out in 2007. No doubt it … Continue reading →

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Insane Vanilla – Review: Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Vanille Insensée is the sixth fragrance by my new favorite line Atelier Cologne. It was released for spring, which upon first look seems like an odd decision. Most vanilla scents are geared towards the cooler seasons since it lies in … Continue reading →

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