Category Archives: Fruity

Pearless – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro 1

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

Mon Numéro is the new collection L’Artisan Parfumeur is launching right now. See my sneak peek post with mini-reviews of all of the perfumes here. The first one in the line – Numéro 1, is exclusive to Malaysia and available online. A fruity-floral … Continue reading →

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Out Of The Box – Mainstream Sample Sniffathon Part 1

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

The other day I was lucky enough to have the morning to myself, totally child free, thanks to my Mother in law. That was a perfect moment to go through my mainstream sample box for once. This box is a separate entity from my … Continue reading →

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Perfume For A Rainy Day – Review: Parfum D’Empire Osmanthus Interdite

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

I became interested in the Parfum d’Empire line after getting to know Ambre Russe and after Ines commented that it was one of her favorite perfume houses. Research in my sample box turned up a forgotten sample of Osmanthus Interdite, I … Continue reading →

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The Sacred And Profane Scent Machine – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Coeur de Vétiver Sacré

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

Coeur de Vétiver Sacré, “the offering to the gods, the mystical journey, a basket filled with fruits, flowers, spices and incense, with balms and precious woods.” That is how L’Artisan describes this perfume, an ode to vétiver. The material is … Continue reading →

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White Mortal – Review: Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

I had a major craving for Bronze Goddess long before I ever smelled it. Dee enticed me first with this post and talk on Twitter did the rest – I needed Bronze Goddess. Although I am more of a white-as-the-wall … Continue reading →

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Three Figs – Review: L’Artisan Prémier Figuier, Diptyque Philosykos And Parfumerie Générale N°16 Jardins de Kerylos

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

Fig perfumes – for me – are very easy to love. They have everything I crave in a summer perfume. Fresh, green, a little fruity, woody, leafy-grassy, complex but instantly recognizable, a fig scent makes me happy. One of them … Continue reading →

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Men Love Coconut – Scientific Treatise And Review: Honoré des Pres Love Coco

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

Recently during a discussion with friends about – what else? – perfume, a Perfumista friend’s husband said something along the lines of: I only love one smell, I don’t need a woman to smell of perfume, not even the most … Continue reading →

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A Terry Cloth Robe – Review: Il Profumo Nuda

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Il Profumo Nuda was part of a sample pack I won from the generous folks at First in Fragrance last fall. Since then, it has been languishing unseen and unloved in my sample box. That is the effect I wanted … Continue reading →

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What The World Needs Now – Review: Swarovski Aura

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Swarovksi released (in broadest possible distribution) its first fragrance, called Aura on April 1. (April’s Fools Day? A possible sign?) Dutiful (and curious) blogger that I am, I went to the flagship store in Vienna on the first day of availability to … Continue reading →

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Applejuice Averted – Review And Giveaway: Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Toit

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

I, for one, have been impatiently waiting for Un Jardin sur le Toit to be released, since I am a declared Ellena fan and I love two of the three previous scents in the series and am intrigued and challenged … Continue reading →

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