Category Archives: Gourmand

A River Runs Through It – Review: Serge Lutens Jeux De Peau

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

The good people of Serge Lutens offered to send a sample of their newest release Jeux de Peau to the recipients of their newsletter. Of course I couldn’t be fast enough in sending off my answer of “Yes, please!”. The … Continue reading →

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Hidden Gem – Review: Guerlain Cologne du 68

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

I received a sample of Guerlain du 68 with something else, so I never actively sought it out. I applied it expecting a fleeting citrus cologne in the classical manner. That is something I like well enough, but I don’t … Continue reading →

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What Makes Me Run For The Shower – Thierry Mugler Womanity

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

This is no real review, since I only tested Womanity on skin once, but I wanted to write down my thoughts anyway. I never approached Womanity since it launched for several reasons. I am a terrible snob, I despise the … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard Of Bissoumine? – Come In And Find Out!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Bissoumine is a relatively new french brand offering seven fragrances created by two perfumers, Kitty Shpirer and Patrice Martin. Bissoumine means perfume in ancient Aramaic. Read more about the back story of the brand here. I found out about Bissoumine … 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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Amuse Bouche – Review: Guerlain Iris Ganache

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

I love Guerlain. But when it comes to attempting to review one of their perfumes, I am having the hardest time. I dither around, wear it for weeks, trying to get it right. I am afraid of saying something stupid, of not … Continue reading →

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