Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

Three Reasons – Review: Amouage Reflection Woman

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have already mentioned once or twice (or fifty-five times) that my husband is not very easy to please when it comes to perfume. He doesn’t like many of the fragrances I wear and actively opposes more than a few, … Continue reading →

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Super-Special Patchouli And Yesteryear’s Rose – Review: Guerlain Idylle Duet

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was awaiting Idylle Duet rather impatiently for a mainstream flanker launch. Probably because I had already heard many good things about it and because I rather like Idylle, which is a nice fragrance if you don’t expect it to … Continue reading →

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Hidden Gem – Review: Guerlain Cologne du 68

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

I received a sample of Guerlain du 68 with something else, so I never actively sought it out. I applied it expecting a fleeting citrus cologne in the classical manner. That is something I like well enough, but I don’t … Continue reading →

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White Is Not Necessarily Innocent – Review: Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

This recent post by Dee, reminded me of my not so fruitful relationship with white flowers. Too loud, too much, too big, to indolic, too old, too mature, too cheap even…those are adjectives that come to mind when I think … Continue reading →

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What Makes Me Run For The Shower – Thierry Mugler Womanity

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

This is no real review, since I only tested Womanity on skin once, but I wanted to write down my thoughts anyway. I never approached Womanity since it launched for several reasons. I am a terrible snob, I despise the … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard Of Bissoumine? – Come In And Find Out!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Bissoumine is a relatively new french brand offering seven fragrances created by two perfumers, Kitty Shpirer and Patrice Martin. Bissoumine means perfume in ancient Aramaic. Read more about the back story of the brand here. I found out about Bissoumine … Continue reading →

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Soapy Iris – Review: Le Labo Iris 39

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

Le Labo, until recently, was a brand I didn’t have much of an opinion about. I knew of it, I was rather indifferent about the branding and positioning of the line and most importantly I hadn’t smelled any of their … Continue reading →

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On Solid Ground – Aftelier Wildflowers Solid Perfume

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

I never quite saw the point of solid perfumes. I enjoy the sensation of spraying perfume, even dabbing doesn’t really do it for me. I like to drench myself in a fragrant mist of perfume since it feels so luxurious … Continue reading →

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Prim And Proper- Review: Balenciaga Paris

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

Balenciaga Paris, a floral chypre, is the first Balenciaga perfume launched under the creative direction of Nicolas Ghesquiere (whose style and design I personally admire), it was created by perfumer Olivier Polge in 2010. Notes include bergamot, spices, pepper, violet, carnation, … Continue reading →

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Pastoral – Review: Guerlain Aprés L’Ondée

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Aprés l’Ondée was my very first Guerlain. For a long time I also thought it would be my only one (insert hearty laughter here), because I thought all the others were not my style, I couldn’t imagine myself in something as challenging … Continue reading →

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