Category Archives: Guerlain

Super-Scrubbers! – What Didn’t Agree With Me Recently (Mini-Reviews)

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Olfactoria

Here are three perfumes I tested in the past few weeks and couldn’t love at all . Sometimes there is no other solution than to scrub (and scrub and scrub, because did you ever try to get rid of a Tauer?)… … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Guerlain, Histoires de Parfums, Tauer Perfumes | Tagged , , , , , , , | 70 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

Looking For Spring With Guerlain – Review: Guerlain Un Ville, Un Parfum London

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Olfactoria

As I wrote in my previous Looking For Spring post, this time of the year lends itself to fresh and uplifting perfumes that jolt me out of my cold-induced rigor. I received a sample of Guerlain’s newest addition to their … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Guerlain, Rose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 46 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

Vetiver In A Summer Dress – Review: Guerlain Vetiver Pour Elle

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

I received a sample of Vétiver pour Elle quite some time ago and, typically for me, ignored it, because I am – to a large degree – influenced by name. To my vindication I have to say, there must be … Continue reading →

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“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

A Little Something For The Eye – A Sneak Peek Into My Perfume Closet Part III

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Olfactoria

Here comes Part III of the weekly peeking into my perfume closet (see Part I and Part II). The advantage of this series of posts is that I have developed a new sense of pride, rather than shame about my … Continue reading →

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A Little Something For The Eye – A Sneak Peek Into My Perfume Closet Part I

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

I thought it might be nice to post a few pictures of my collection. This is the first part. I normally keep my perfumes in their boxes, since my closet has glass fronts, so I took some out for group … Continue reading →

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