Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

I Can See You – Review: Edition de Parfums Frederic Malle Iris Poudre

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

When I wore Iris Poudre for the first time a few months ago, it was a bitterly cold day and I was taking my son to his English class. I had just put a single spray on the back of … Continue reading →

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Wallflower? – Review: Prada Infusion d’Iris

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

You could say Infusion d’Iris was my first iris fragrance, albeit at a time when I didn’t know I really adored iris. Sounds strange? That’s because it is. Prada’s Infusion d’Iris is a lovely fragrance. It has a special place … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Iris, Prada, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 32 Comments

Blackberry Pyjamas – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Mure et Musc

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

As a child I had favorite pyjamas. They were light purple and had little blackberries printed all over them. The fabric was the softest flannel imaginable, worn thin from many washings, they even had a little rip over the left … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Musk | Tagged , , , , , , , | 32 Comments

And The Guerlain Goes To… – Giveaway Winners Announced!

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

Random.org has drawn two winners from the participants of the Giveaway for a decant of Vega and one of Sous le Vent! Numbers 8 and 15 were drawn, that means Dee and Sharon are the lucky winners! I have sent … Continue reading →

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Fits Like A Glove – Review: Teo Cabanel Alahine

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

I want to squeeze in a review of Alahine before the cold season is behind us, since it is a great oriental, perfect for cold days, though it would be too much, at least for me, in warmer weather. But … Continue reading →

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Do I Know You From Somewhere? – Review: Guerlain Un Ville, Un Parfum Moscou

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

I must admit to not having the fondest memories of Moscow. I studied Russian in high school and we went there on a student exchange when I was sixteen. Let us just say getting lost all alone on the subway … Continue reading →

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Childhood Summers – Review: Cartier L’Heure Fougueuse

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was debating with myself (and the lovely #fumechat Twitter community) whether I should add my two (s)cents about this perfume that is very much “in” at the moment, although it has been reviewed by many who know a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartier, Chypre, Fragrance Reviews, Green, Leather, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Happy Buddha – Review: Aftelier Perfumes Candide

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

Incense fragrances, while beloved by many, myself included, carry a certain gravitas, a solemnity that often precludes other feelings. Wearing incense perfumes induces a mood of somber reflection, it can inspire awe and calm, quiet and spirituality. It can evoke … Continue reading →

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Forest of Smoke – Review: Armani Privé Bois d’Encens

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

Armani Privé is a line I always admired from afar, I liked what I saw, but did not even attempt to smell what was inside those pretty wooden bottles. Don’t ask me why, I don’t know… When my interest in … Continue reading →

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Sailing Upwind – Review: Guerlain Sous Le Vent + Giveaway!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Sous le Vent is the second perfume that came to me by way of the good people of Place Vendome Haute Parfumerie in Belgium. This perfume was dedicated to Josephine Baker by Jacques Guerlain in 1933, it was re-released in 2006 … Continue reading →

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