Category Archives: Green

Hattrick – Review: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Dhajala

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

I plowed on through the Xerjoffs with the idea still placed firmly in my mind that one (Oesel) or two (Lua) swallows do not make a summer, meaning it would be unnecessary and money down the drain to purchase the Shooting … Continue reading →

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Another Day At The Beach – Summer Scent Mini-Reviews Part 2

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

Another day at the beach is in order (yes, I am aware of living in a landlocked country, painfully aware!), but Part 1 was fun, so here are a few more candidates to take along: Jo Malone Sweet Lemon Cologne: is primarily … Continue reading →

Posted in Aquatic, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Green | Tagged , , , , | 33 Comments

Wordless – Review: Aftelier Tango

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

When I apply Mandy Aftel‘s Tango many things happen at once. The most impressive thing, for somebody like me who loves writing and loves writing about perfume even more, is the fact that it overwhelms me with a multitude of … Continue reading →

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Unkempt – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Granville

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

If you are looking for an unusual summer scent, a cologne type fragrance that is not the onehundredandeleventh rendering of citrus-lavender-musk, look no further. The Positive:  Granville is fresh, green, unusual, well-made, aromatic, spicy and lasts not at all badly … Continue reading →

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Garden Angel – Review: Chanel Bel Respiro

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

Bel Respiro was the name of Gabrielle Chanel’s chic country house outside Paris, also nicknamed Noix de Coco (coconut), in a play on her own nickname. Bel Respiro, the fragrance, is part of the Les Exclusifs Collection. It was actually … Continue reading →

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Highly Efficient – Review: Hermès Hermessence Vétiver Tonka

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have stated before that Vetiver is not necessarily my favorite note, at best I don’t mind it, but I am far from seeking it out. I like it here for example and in Vétiver Tonka I found another scent … Continue reading →

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Nebraska – Review: Parfumerie Générale Bois Blond

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

Bois Blond by Parfumerie Générale first came to me from the well-edited collection of the admirable Mrs Howe. Bois Blond is part of Pierre Guillaume’s Private Collection and was created in 2007, it was a limited Edition once, but PG took pity … Continue reading →

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Magic Cloak – Review: Chanel N°19

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

One of the timeless classics in my perfume closet is N°19. Sadly, it is neglected in favor of many, many others that shout for attention . Annemarie’s story of the importance of N°19 throughout her life on Beauty on the … 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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Waxing Poetic – Review: Eau d’Italie Jardin Du Poète

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is no secret how I feel about Bertrand Duchaufour. He created my favorite perfume ever, quite a feat considering the size of my collection (and no, I am not getting tired mentioning it any time soon, Frapin 1697, there you are.) So when … Continue reading →

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