Category Archives: Leather

Luxe Leather – Review: Chanel’s Cuir de Russie

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

By Tara There’s no getting around it, you really have to like birch tar to like Cuir de Russie. Historically, the bark of the birch tree has been cooked-up and used to cure leather. The synthetic birch tar accord used … Continue reading →

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Graceful Suede – Review: Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

Mainstream releases are an emotional topic for many Perfumistas. We bitch and moan about lack of quality, creativity and individuality. And we do that for a reason, since so many releases offer nothing new, nothing worthwhile, nothing worth the money. … Continue reading →

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Drill Sergeant – Review: Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Chambre Noire, the dark chamber of a photographer, is the darkest of the three Olfactive Studio perfumes, and maybe the most unusual. “What happens in the darkroom? Mystery. In the darkroom, light is queen and darkness the heir apparent.  Light uses … Continue reading →

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There’s A New Brand In Town – Introduction To Olfactive Studio

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Frenchwoman Celine Verleure, formerly of Kenzo, Osmoz.com and L’Orèal, is a true perfume lover. She wanted to realize her dream and create her own perfume label. Said label existed long before any perfume did, since Celine decided to go down … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Incense, Leather, Musk, Olfactive Studio, Oriental, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

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

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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Darkness – Review: Histoires de Parfums 1740 Marquis de Sade

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Everybody who reads this blog now and then probably knows by now that I am a bit (okay, a lot) infatuated with Frapin 1697. This perfume features davana, a herb that is not often used in perfumes, but when I find it, … Continue reading →

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My Marlboro Man – Review: Juliette Has A Gun Calamity J

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

Okay, so Juliet shoots sharp these days, apparently. What is she going to do with that gun? Who is on her list? And what the heck has perfume got to do with that? It were thoughts like these that had … Continue reading →

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With Grace – Review: Hermes Kelly Calèche

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

I resisted Kelly Calèche for a long time because I do not like leather. Leather makes me nauseous, actually. I really can not tolerate it without serious discomfort, which naturally makes me weary of anything with that note. For example as lovely … Continue reading →

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Running For Vice President? – Review: Amouage Memoir Woman

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

My perfume preferences come and go in certain phases. Generally I oscillate between two major leanings, that come and go like the tides. Maybe the moon has something to do with it, I don’t know. This peculiarity enables me to wear many, … Continue reading →

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