Category Archives: Musk

The Journey Inwards – Review: Voyage d’Hermès

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have talked about my split perfume personality already. The oriental lover and the transparency aficionado in me, both demand their rights, thankfully they live in harmony and sometimes one is dominant, then the other. Whenever my sheer, light, delicate-craving side emerges, … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Hermès, Musk, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 31 Comments

A Terry Cloth Robe – Review: Il Profumo Nuda

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Il Profumo Nuda was part of a sample pack I won from the generous folks at First in Fragrance last fall. Since then, it has been languishing unseen and unloved in my sample box. That is the effect I wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Il Profumo, Musk | Tagged , , , , | 22 Comments

Have You Heard Of Bissoumine? – Come In And Find Out!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Bissoumine is a relatively new french brand offering seven fragrances created by two perfumers, Kitty Shpirer and Patrice Martin. Bissoumine means perfume in ancient Aramaic. Read more about the back story of the brand here. I found out about Bissoumine … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Bissoumine, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Musk, Oriental | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

Soapy Iris – Review: Le Labo Iris 39

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

Le Labo, until recently, was a brand I didn’t have much of an opinion about. I knew of it, I was rather indifferent about the branding and positioning of the line and most importantly I hadn’t smelled any of their … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Pyjamas – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Mure et Musc

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

As a child I had favorite pyjamas. They were light purple and had little blackberries printed all over them. The fabric was the softest flannel imaginable, worn thin from many washings, they even had a little rip over the left … Continue reading →

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Violets And Horses – Review: Frederic Malle Dans Tes Bras

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Olfactoria

Are we ready for another turn with Maurice Roucel after what happened with Muscs Ravageur? Let´s see. Dans Tes Bras (In Your Arms) was created by Maurice Roucel in 2008, it is the second one by this perfumer for Editions … Continue reading →

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Snowed In – Review: Lorenzo Villoresi Teint De Neige

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Olfactoria

Teint de Neige is the most seasonally appropriate perfume to wear these days. When I look outside, I see white, white, white, (the little bump over there is supposed to be my car, see you in spring, my friend!) So, … Continue reading →

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Now It’s Here, Now It’s Gone – Review: Annick Goutal Musc Nomade

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Olfactoria

Musc Nomade is a great scent. I love it and I love to wear it – when I can smell it. This perfume has the curious distiction, that it revealed me to be what I can only describe as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Annick Goutal, Fragrance Reviews, Musk, Oriental | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments