Category Archives: Fruity

Sweet Memories – Review: Aftelier Perfumes Fig

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Olfactoria

Heya Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia with you from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse. About 2 years ago I had a dinner party and afterwards we sniffed some frags. I had hand picked 6 and wanted everyone to try one at … Continue reading →

Posted in Aftelier, By Portia, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand | Tagged , , , , , , | 27 Comments

A Stroll Through Central Park – Review: Ramon Monegal – Very Private for Bergdorf Goodman

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra I really did not want to tell you about another exclusive perfume which will be impossible to get your hands on. I really did not. But then, the sample fell into my lap and I have had the … Continue reading →

Posted in By Sandra, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Ramon Monegal | Tagged , , , , , | 14 Comments

Mandarin Dream – Review: Hermès Eau de Mandarine Ambrée

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara I adore the darker perfumes in my collection such as Ormonde Woman and Vol de Nuit, but there’s always room for a fragrance that can act as an instant mood enhancer. I can’t imagine a more uplifting aroma … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, By Tara, Citrus, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Hermès | Tagged , , , , , , | 44 Comments

Dreaming in Colour – Review: Ramon Monegal Pure Mariposa

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra My sister lives in Wisconsin and to be honest with you, I have no idea why! Everyone has been hearing about the winter in the US this year and of course the now infamous Polar Vortex. Since the … Continue reading →

Posted in By Sandra, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Ramon Monegal | Tagged , , , , , , | 20 Comments

An Autumn Walk With Raspberries – Review: Phaedon – Rouge Avignon

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Birgit’s post about finding a perfume for the autumn season and her subsequent post about Ormonde Jayne Woman sent me rummaging through my samples and decants looking for my perfect autumn scent. Let me back up a moment. … Continue reading →

Posted in By Sandra, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Photography, Rose | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

A Willing Player – Review: By Kilian Playing With The Devil

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

When my friend Sandra asked me the other day whether I was excited about the new Kilian, I answered something to the effect of: No, definitely not. (I think my exact words were: It should be perfectly bad.) While I … Continue reading →

Posted in By Kilian, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Rose, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Cherry Crisis (Averted) – Review: Serge Lutens Louve

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Olfactoria

Editor’s Note: The following review was posted in November 2010. I came upon it recently – the review as well as the perfume (in my “shunned and ostracized samples” box) and I just cannot let it stand like that. It … Continue reading →

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The Candy Perfume Boy’s Summer Special – Perfume Lovers London, The Cavendish Club, London on Thursday 18th July 2013

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara After the wettest summer on record in 2012, we are now in the midst of a heatwave here in the UK. On the day of the event, the temperature had topped 30 degrees for five days running. What better … Continue reading →

Posted in By Tara, Chypre, Citrus, Cologne, Eau d'Italie, Floral, Fruity, Interview, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Lush Gorilla Perfumes, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Nasomatto, Neela Vermeire Creations, Union Perfumes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite Tropical Perfume?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Olfactoria

Summer is here and it’s the time when we reach for our most exotic florals. This is the place to give and look for recommendations for perfumes that conjure up long days at the beach and mellow evenings under the … Continue reading →

Posted in Estée Lauder, Floral, Frederic Malle, Fruity, Honoré des Pres, Jasmine, Monday Question, Montale, Nasomatto, Ormonde Jayne, Parfums MDCI, Tuberose, Yosh | Tagged , , | 103 Comments

Three Mangoes With A Twist – Review: Jo Loves Mango Nectar, A Shot Of Thai Lime Over Mango And A Shot Of Oud Over Mango

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Olfactoria

Do you like mangoes as much as I do? The taste of a ripe, juicy mango is among the best things ever for me. Sprinkled with a bit of pepper and a squirt of lime juice, a mango is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Jo Loves, Jo Malone, Vetiver, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 51 Comments