Category Archives: Gourmand

The Swan – Review: Huitième Art Myrrhiad

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh was what the three wise men brought to the baby Jesus in his manger. They were the most precious gifts of the time and although that may have changed over the centuries, I still would be … Continue reading →

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Security Blanket – Review: Guerlain Tonka Impériale

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

I love Guerlain, I love gourmands, I love the L’Art et la Matière line, so Tonka Impériale was a slam-dunk for me. One of those rare perfumes you know you will love just by reading about them. Tonka Impériale was … Continue reading →

Posted in Benzoin, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Honey, Oriental, Resins, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 48 Comments

Because We Love Nice Things – Review: Guerlain Cuir Beluga

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have already spoken about my infatuation with Guerlain’s L’Art et la Matière line and trying Cuir Beluga did absolutely nothing to dispel that particular obsession, on the contrary, Cuir Beluga charmed its way into my heart and onto my … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Leather, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 59 Comments

Golden Aura – Review: Caron Farnesiana

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

The lovely Lady Jane Grey is a long-time reader of this blog and happens to be one of the few actual Perfumistas this city of Vienna seems to harbor. I met her a few times already and not only is … Continue reading →

Posted in Caron, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Heliotrope, Mimosa, Powdery, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Magic Skin! – Review: Guerlain Angelique Noire

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Olfactoria

Guerlain Exclusives are a bit of an obsession with me, especially the L’Art et la Matière line. In an ideal world I’d have them all (on second thought, hold Cruel Gardènia, I don’t really need that one). But the others, all … Continue reading →

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Move Over, Honey! – Review: Aroma M Geisha Amber Rouge

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Olfactoria

I am very late to the party with my review of Amber Rouge. There are many lovely takes on Maria McElroy’s newest perfume out there already. But I needed time for this one. There have been perfumes in Maria’s line … Continue reading →

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La Femme Idèale Or How Blue Grace Entered My Life – Review: Armani Privé La Femme Bleue

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

There is a new bottle in my closet. Not just any old bottle, no, one of only a thousand made and sold at exclusive retailers worldwide. My bottle bears the number 489 and hails from London. Sorry, it sounds like … Continue reading →

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Recharge Your Batteries – Review: Parfumerie Générale Indochine N°25

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

I received a fragrant Christmas present from my sister-in-law this year, a bottle of Indochine, by my favorite gourmand-wizard Pierre Guillaume. There is hardly a perfume in this perfumer’s oeuvre that doesn’t appeal to me, even if I wouldn’t wear all … Continue reading →

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Close Your Eyes And Follow Me – Review: Neela Vermeire Créations Trayee, Mohur, Bombay Bling!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Olfactoria

Something has been buzzing around the perfume community for some time now. A new line, three perfumes, one perfumer, a creator with roots in our very community and an hommage to a country many of us find mythical, inspiring, beautiful and full of … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Green, Incense, Jasmine, Neela Vermeire Creations, Oriental, Rose, Spicy, Tuberose, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 65 Comments

“Whoever Loves Me Will Follow!” – Review: Guerlain Insolence

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Olfactoria

I never even bothered with Insolence. Truth be told, I roundly dismissed it as not worthy to be smelled. How snobbish is that? But to my defense, it comes in a highly questionable bottle (by Serge Mansau – he and I will … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Guerlain, Iris, Powdery, Rose, Violet | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 68 Comments