Category Archives: Guerlain L’Art et la Matière

Mood-Enhancing Perfumes – A Best Of-List

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Olfactoria

I believe in the power of perfume to influence me and my mood. Mood is the resource I use to determine what perfume to wear, if I let my subconscious decide and grab what it compels me to grab, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Armani Privé, Atelier Cologne, Chanel, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Neela Vermeire Creations, Parfumerie Generale | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 61 Comments

Soap Opera – Review: Guerlain Cruel Gardénia

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Olfactoria

The dear constant reader knows how much I love to complete a set. With this review I’m proud to say that I have now reviewed the entire, gorgeous and exclusive L’Art et la Matiere line. Not bad for someone hundreds … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière | Tagged , , , , , | 30 Comments

Sweet Child Of Mine – Review: Guerlain Myrrhe&Délires

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Olfactoria

The newest release in the highly coveted (by me) and exclusive L’Art et la Matière line, called Myrrhe et Délires, Myrrh and Delusions, does not strike me as delusional, nor is it inducing any delusions on the part of the wearer … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Myrrh, Oriental, Resins | Tagged , , , , , , | 31 Comments

Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On – Review: Guerlain Rose Barbare

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Olfactoria

Rose Barbare is part of the L’Art et la Matière line, but it stands out, together with Cruel Gardènia as the only floral in the line. My favorites (Angelique Noire, Cuir Beluga and Tonka Imperiale are traditional Guerlainesque gourmand-orientals. Not … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Oriental, Rose, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

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

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 →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière | Tagged , , , , , | 51 Comments

Oh Tannenbaum! – A Blogging Event

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tara and I have been invited to take part in this year’s Holiday Blogging Project called Oh Tannenbaum! The idea is to investigate perfumes inspired by trees and wood. This is a genre I like a lot, but it has … Continue reading →

Posted in Armani Privé, By Tara, Fragrance Reviews, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Incense, Serge Lutens, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 84 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Iris | Tagged , , , , , , , | 32 Comments