Category Archives: Oriental

Censored To Maintain PG-Rating – Review: Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have a healthy respect for Serge Lutens perfumes. There are many I adore, but there are equally many that have sent me to the sink scrubbing furiously, to get rid of something that did not agree with me. Usually, … 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 →

Posted in Amouage, Chypre, Fragrance Reviews, Leather, Oriental | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Belle Of The Ball – Review: Frapin 1270

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

After the sheer adoration that the most recent Duchaufour creation 1697 for Frapin unleashed in me, I wanted to further explore the line of fragrances this house primarily known for Cognac, produces. I tried Terre de Sarment, Fruits Boisée and 1270, as those … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Frapin, Fruity, Gourmand, Oriental, Powdery | Tagged , , , , , , | 32 Comments

A Little Bit Of Everything – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Mitzah

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

Mitzah is another sample the generous and lovely Dee sent me. I comes at an opportune time, since I am into exploring amber fragrances right now, since my fortunate reconciliation with THE amber, Ambre Fétiche. I am not enchanted with the … Continue reading →

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Never Say Never – Review: Annick Goutal Ambre Fétiche

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

For the longest time I hated Ambre Fétiche with a passion, it was my nemesis, the most unwearable amber I knew. The strong feelings stemmed from the fact that for one everybody seemed to love it and perceive it entirely … Continue reading →

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Insane Vanilla – Review: Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Vanille Insensée is the sixth fragrance by my new favorite line Atelier Cologne. It was released for spring, which upon first look seems like an odd decision. Most vanilla scents are geared towards the cooler seasons since it lies in … Continue reading →

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Desire – Review: Frapin 1697

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

After reading and commenting on this review about Frapin 1697 on PST, the generous Marla contacted me and offered to share her sample with me. I gladly accepted of course. Frapin 1697 is the new launch from the House of Frapin … Continue reading →

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Uncontested Beauty – Review: Amouage Lyric Woman

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

As I explained in my first review of an Amouage perfume – Epic Woman – I tried to stay away from the line, as to not fall down an uncontrollable rabbit hole. Well, I did try other Amouage’s and I … Continue reading →

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A River Runs Through It – Review: Serge Lutens Jeux De Peau

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

The good people of Serge Lutens offered to send a sample of their newest release Jeux de Peau to the recipients of their newsletter. Of course I couldn’t be fast enough in sending off my answer of “Yes, please!”. The … Continue reading →

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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