Category Archives: Fragrance Reviews

Plain And Simple? – Review: Escentric Molecules Molecule 01

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Olfactoria

I wanted to smell Molecule 01 as soon as I heard about it. Its appeal being not composition, since there is nothing to analyse here, the “perfume” features but one single ingredient, but the allegedly mysterious, pheromone-like powers of pure … Continue reading →

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Naming The Nameless – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle L’Eau d’Hiver

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Olfactoria

L’Eau d’Hiver is one of my oldest perfume favorites, beloved and cherished over the years, and trusted whenever I need something to wear that is comfortable, light but still recognizably different. Why have I waited this long to review it? … Continue reading →

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Violets And Horses – Review: Frederic Malle Dans Tes Bras

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Olfactoria

Are we ready for another turn with Maurice Roucel after what happened with Muscs Ravageur? Let´s see. Dans Tes Bras (In Your Arms) was created by Maurice Roucel in 2008, it is the second one by this perfumer for Editions … Continue reading →

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Queen of Queens – Guerlain Shalimar: Not A Review

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Olfactoria

I wouldn’t dare to attempt a review of such a classic. Even if I would, I couldn’t, since the classic in its original form does not exist anymore. What is sold today under the name of Shalimar is the only … Continue reading →

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Snowed In – Review: Lorenzo Villoresi Teint De Neige

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Olfactoria

Teint de Neige is the most seasonally appropriate perfume to wear these days. When I look outside, I see white, white, white, (the little bump over there is supposed to be my car, see you in spring, my friend!) So, … Continue reading →

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Rose Red – Giveaway and Review: Tauer Perfumes Une Rose Vermeille

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Olfactoria

Une Rose Vermeille (a scarlet rose) is Andy Tauers “Homage to Roses”. The perfume features top notes of lemon, bergamot, and lavender; a heart of rose, violet, and raspberry and a base of vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean, and ambergris. This is … Continue reading →

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Now It’s Here, Now It’s Gone – Review: Annick Goutal Musc Nomade

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Olfactoria

Musc Nomade is a great scent. I love it and I love to wear it – when I can smell it. This perfume has the curious distiction, that it revealed me to be what I can only describe as a … Continue reading →

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When Doubts Turn Into Love – Annick Goutal Vanille Exquise Revisited

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Olfactoria

Remember this post? I was on the fence whether I liked this perfume or not. Times change, so it is time to re-evaluate my earlier opinion (which primarily consisted of not quite having one ;)) and now, what can I say? … Continue reading →

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A Walk In The Woods – Review: Tauer Perfumes Incense Rosé

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Olfactoria

Incense Rosé by Andy Tauer is the first Tauer perfume I fell in love with. Tauer fragrances and I have a complicated relationship, but more on that this afternoon, when I will devote an entire post to my experiences with … Continue reading →

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A Starter Musk – Review: Serge Lutens Clair de Musc

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Olfactoria

We are coming to the end of Lutens week today. It was great fun, but all good things must end. That is certainly not my last Lutens review, but we can´t have them all at once, can we now? Next … Continue reading →

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