Category Archives: Guerlain

Patricia de Nicolaï at Perfume Lovers London – New Cavendish Club on Thursday 23th May

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara It was a joy to get to meet and hear from Patricia de Nicolaï who is founder of Nicolaï, Créateur de Parfum and president of the Osmothèque (the perfume conservatory and museum in Versailles). Patricia is a thoroughly … Continue reading →

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Looking Back At Paris In Winter – A Journey Through The City Of (Muted) Lights

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra One might ask what I was thinking… I cannot provide a sound answer other than I was spontaneous and had to go. What am I talking about? Paris. More specifically, Paris in winter. I went to Paris at … Continue reading →

Posted in Guerlain, Hermès, Photography, Ramblings, Shopping, Travels | Tagged , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

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

Springtime In Tokyo – Review: Guerlain Un Ville, Un Parfum Tokyo

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Olfactoria

Editor’s Note: I’m glad to welcome Sandra again with a review of another Guerlain. She took us to China last time, see her review of Guerlain’s Shanghai, now we get to travel with her to gorgeous Japan in springtime. Enjoy! … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Green, Guerlain | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 32 Comments

Shrinkage – How My Perfume Wearing Habits Change

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Olfactoria

As the dear regular reader knows, my perfume wearing habits have changed significantly over the past months. I grew from voraciously testing and wearing at least three perfumes a day to steadfastly depleting an entire bottle of one single perfume … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Frederic Malle, Guerlain, Hermès, Jo Malone, Ramblings | Tagged , , , , | 98 Comments

Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part V

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Neil Happy New Year to all you vanillophiles, and welcome back to Sweet Little Thing, Friday’s exploration of all smells vanillic! (Here are Part I, Part II, Part III and Part IV.) I went into Tokyo yesterday in order … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Lush Gorilla Perfumes, Santa Maria Novella, Sweet Little Thing, Van Cleef & Arpels, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 46 Comments

My Favorite Things – End Of 2012 Edition

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

It’s been a while since I have posted about my favorite things, the end of the year lends itself perfectly to such endeavors, and don’t we all love lists? The year 2012 has been an interesting one. I mostly stuck … Continue reading →

Posted in Amouage, Ann Gerard, Guerlain, Hermès, Nabucco, Neela Vermeire Creations, Parfums MDCI, Puredistance, Ramblings, Shopping, Vero Profumo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 65 Comments

Monday Question – What Is Your Most Festive Perfume?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Olfactoria

Which perfume in your collection is reserved for special occasions, like the upcoming Holidays? What is a very festive scent in your opinion? Do you choose your perfumes for such occasions well in advance or do you tend to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Caron, Guerlain, Monday Question, Puredistance | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 79 Comments

Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part III

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

Editor’s Note: Here we go with Part III of the talented Neil’s Vanilla series. If you have missed Part I and Part II, make sure to have a look. Neil really knows how to make a perfume sound irresistible… VANIGLIA DEL MADAGASCAR/ … Continue reading →

Posted in Gourmand, Guerlain, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Le Labo, Sweet Little Thing, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part II

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Olfactoria

Here is Part II of Neil’s vanilla series, enjoy the delicious Part I here. VANILLE / MOLINARD Vanilla vodka. Less heavy and direct than most vanillas, Molinard’s refreshing scent is still vanilla-bean centered  of course, and sweet: yet it is also … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Molinard, Sweet Little Thing, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , | 36 Comments