Category Archives: Mona di Orio

Mona Di Orio Died

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

I just saw the unbelievable news that the great perfumer Mona di Orio has suddenly passed away today. I am deeply shocked and the right words fail me at the moment. Still, I feel the need to talk about this … Continue reading →

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“I have nothing to say and I’m saying it!” – Mini-Reviews

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

I usually review mostly perfumes I like, that move me somehow, or that compell me to try them again and again, even if I don’t love them. Then there are also reviews now and then about perfumes I hate, most … Continue reading →

Posted in Eau d'Italie, Fragrance Reviews, Huitième Art, Mona di Orio, Montale, Parfum d'Empire, Parfumerie Generale, Tauer Perfumes, Worth, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

Don Draper’s Secret Weapon – Review: Mona Di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Vétyver

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

Since I had such success with the other perfumes in the line, I wanted to smell Vétyver as, albeit I must say it was – along with Cuir – my lowest priority, as I am not really drawn to vetiver … Continue reading →

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Just One More? – Review: Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Ambre

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am a bit of an amber fiend. Regular readers will know that, and should you be here for the first time, let me tell you – if it has amber in the name or notes list, chances are I … Continue reading →

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No Boat Rides In Disneyland – Review: Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Vanille

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

One of the four latest releases of Mona di Orios Nombres d’Or collection, Vanille is an atypical vanilla, a spicy ride into the darkest depths of exotic vanilla pods. A must for friends of the unusual gourmand scent. Vanille includes … Continue reading →

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In The Garden Of Good And Evil – Review: Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Oud

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

This is the most expensive and most precious perfume I own. Yes, I do own a bottle (albeit, not the entire bottle, I am hosting a split) of Oud Parfum Intense from Mona di Orio’s Les Nombres d’Or line. And … Continue reading →

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Sway With Me – Review: Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Tubéreuse

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

Never, never ever discount a note. Experience, trial and error have shown me time and again that there is an interpretation you are going to like, of every note imaginable. Don’t like jasmine? Try By Kilian Love and Tears or … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Mona di Orio, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , , | 54 Comments