Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

Only You – Review: Dior Escale à Portofino

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

After my rather more lukewarm than enthusiastic take on Escale à Pondichéry and the agitation Escale aux Marquises caused me, I approached Escale à Portofino with trepidation. Is this worth my time and effort? After wearing it, finding it quite … Continue reading →

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Desire – Review: Frapin 1697

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

After reading and commenting on this review about Frapin 1697 on PST, the generous Marla contacted me and offered to share her sample with me. I gladly accepted of course. Frapin 1697 is the new launch from the House of Frapin … Continue reading →

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Where Is Your Power? – Rant And Review: Dior Escale aux Marquises

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

The third release in Dior’s Voyage series, Escale aux Marquises is a blend of Tiaré flower and spices that it supposed to take us on an exotic trip to faraway islands in the Indian ocean. Escale aux Marquises was released in 2010, composed by Francois … Continue reading →

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French Colonial Style – Review: Dior Escale à Pondichéry

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

On the hunt for the perfect summer scent I happened upon the Dior Voyage collection “Les Escales”. There are three Eaux de Toilette (for now, I have no doubt the line is going to be extended). The first to be … Continue reading →

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Uncontested Beauty – Review: Amouage Lyric Woman

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

As I explained in my first review of an Amouage perfume – Epic Woman – I tried to stay away from the line, as to not fall down an uncontrollable rabbit hole. Well, I did try other Amouage’s and I … Continue reading →

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Tea Ceremony – Review: Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Osmanthe Yunnan is part of the nine perfumes that make up the boutique-exclusive Hermessence line by Hermès, created by in-house perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. I have a soft spot for Ellena and his every creation gets special treatment, meaning I am … Continue reading →

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A River Runs Through It – Review: Serge Lutens Jeux De Peau

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

The good people of Serge Lutens offered to send a sample of their newest release Jeux de Peau to the recipients of their newsletter. Of course I couldn’t be fast enough in sending off my answer of “Yes, please!”. The … Continue reading →

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An Orange Tree At The Beach – Review: Atelier Cologne Grand Neroli

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

The fifth Atelier Cologne scent I am reviewing today is the one I took the longest to fall for. I am not a big fan of orange blossom (as of most white flowers), so Grand Neroli was not my first … Continue reading →

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From Tea To Infinity – Review: Atelier Cologne Oolang Infini

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have found myself longing for the smell of tea lately. And I have found it in a few perfumes, for example Dior Escale à Pondichéry, Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan. Where I love the tea note most though is in Oolang Infini, … Continue reading →

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The Definitive Oud-Post – My First And Last Look At The Hottest Note Of The Decade

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am no Oud fan. Never was, never will be.  There is no love lost between me and Oud. It may be the hottest note “evah” – I don’t care and I don’t see the fuss, to tell you the … Continue reading →

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