Category Archives: Green

Enchanted Forest – Review: Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Woman

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

Ormonde Jayne is one of the most accessible and wearable lines out there. They offer a great discovery set that every card-carrying Perfumista owns or covets, and their scents are lovely, well-made, friendly and pretty throughout. I like the florals, … Continue reading →

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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

Silence Fraught With Tension – Review: Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs01

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was seeking out a sample of Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs01 for its basmati rice note. I love a rice note in perfume, it is not often found. I like Ormonde Jayne Champaca and Calè Fragranze d’Autore Dolce Riso, but perfumes … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Green, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 20 Comments

Luxury In Black – Review: Aroma M Geisha Noire

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

Aroma M, an indie line created by perfumer Maria McElroy is inspired by Japanese Geisha culture. Maria lived in Japan for years and her immersion in the culture is deeply ingrained in her interesting and beautiful work. To make it … Continue reading →

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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

Out Of The Box – Mainstream Perfume Mini-Reviews Part 3

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Welcome to Part 3 of my mainstream series. (Part 1 and Part 2 are here.) By the end of writing, I was not happy because I felt I had too many similar, pink fragrances in this post. A bad balance. … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Aquatic, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Green, Iris, Musk, Oriental, Powdery, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , | 30 Comments

Chance Meeting – Review: Maison Martin Margiela (untitled) l’eau

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

A big surprise for me this summer was how much I fell in love with a fragrance I didn’t expect much of at all. Untitled L’Eau, the new Eau de Toilette flanker to last year’s Untitled Eau de Parfum by … Continue reading →

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Italian Journey – Review: DSH The Italian Splendor Collection Part I

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

Ideally timed before my travels to Italy, I received samples of The Italian Splendor Collection by the talented and prolific perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz. Comprising six perfumes, each inspired by one Italian city, this collection had my heart and nose … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chypre, Citrus, DSH, DSH Italian Splendor, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Green, Leather, Musk, Oriental, Powdery, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 27 Comments

Two Divas – Review And Giveaway: Aftelier Haute Claire

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

Mandy Aftel has launched a new perfume and all the blogs rally. When Mandy releases something new, that is an occasion to pay attention to, because there is no one comparable out there. Mandy is truly in a league of … Continue reading →

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Less Is So Much More – Review: Tauer Perfumes’ Pentachords Collection

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

The following post was written by regular reader, commenter and perfume lover extraordinaire Tara from London. I am delighted she agreed to share her experiences with the coveted new Tauer collection with us and I hope she will agree to … Continue reading →

Posted in By Tara, Fragrance Reviews, Green, Spicy, Tauer Perfumes, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 51 Comments