Category Archives: Frederic Malle

A Fragrant Vacation – Mini Reviews

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

We are staying in the cottage for the week. A vacation from daily drudgery and routines. No work, no Kindergarten, no important stuff. No perfume? Ha, inconceivable. No, don’t worry, where I go, there will always be perfume. I assembled … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Armani Privé, By Kilian, Carner Barcelona, Chanel, Chypre, Dior, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Fruity, Gourmand, Green, Guerlain, Jasmine, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Lavender, Mona di Orio, Ormonde Jayne, Parfumerie Generale, Parfums MDCI, Ramblings, Roja Dove, Sonoma Scent Studio, Spicy, Tom Ford, Vanilla, Vero Profumo, Woods | Tagged , , | 38 Comments

Perfume As Medicine – Sleepless Nights, Aches And Pains And More

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

We all know perfume is powerful and that is why we love it. Perfume is able to conjure memories, to evoke feelings, to influence moods. Perfume is a force to be reckoned with. Nothing works better at making us happy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aftelier, Amber, Annick Goutal, Anya's Garden, Armani Privé, Atelier Cologne, Chanel, Chypre, Citrus, Cologne, Comme des Garcons, Dior, Eau d'Italie, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Fruity, Gaultier, Gourmand, Green, Hermès, Incense, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Lostmarc'h, Maison Martin Margiela, Ormonde Jayne, Parfum d'Empire, Penhaligon's, Ramblings, Serge Lutens, Sisley, Tauer Perfumes, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Borrowed Treasure – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Le Parfum De Thérèse

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Olfactoria

Le Parfum de Thérèse is a perfume with a history. A romantic history. Therefore I was always drawn to this perfume, but it never really clicked for me until recently. Strangely it took another creation of the master to push … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Fruity | Tagged , , , , , , | 32 Comments

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 →

Posted in Aldehydic, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle | Tagged , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Saltwater Lily – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

It was one of my previous misconceptions, that I don´t particularly care for flowers. Not the real thing of course, but floral notes in perfumes. I am fine with the soft, delicate ones, no problem there. But the big, white, … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle | Tagged , , , , , , | 24 Comments

War of The Oranges – Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine vs. Frederic Malle Bigarade Concentrée

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am a longtime fan of Bigarade Concentrée by Jean-Claude Ellena for Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle released in 2002. It is the most uplifting and happiness-inducing perfume in my collection. It never fails to elicit a smile upon spraying … Continue reading →

Posted in Atelier Cologne, Citrus, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 47 Comments

Lady Of The Roses – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was a bit apprehensive when I thought about trying Portrait of a Lady, the latest issue by Frederic Malle. I have an exceptional track record with this line, and I didn’t particularly long to encounter a Malle fragrance I … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Oriental | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 40 Comments

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 →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle | Tagged , , , , , , | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Musk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

It’s Complicated – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Olfactoria

The cold and wet weather of the last days lets me reach for warm and cozy scents again, I want to be enveloped in a warm, fragrant embrace, comforting and familiar, but still interesting and just a bit challenging. Well, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle | Tagged , , , , , , | 15 Comments