Category Archives: Parfumerie Generale

Instant Gratification – Review: Parfumerie Generale Liqueur Charnelle

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara There are a fair few louche, boozy scents out there but what sets apart Liqueur Charnelle is the clever frosted raspberries accord. Tart, icy and unexpected, it lifts this dissolute fragrance out of the ordinary and gives it … Continue reading →

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NSFW – Review: Parfumerie Générale L’Ombre Fauve

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Have you come across the tag NSFW? It stands for “Not Suitable/Safe For Work” and denotes internet content that isn’t advisable viewing while at your office. The same warning could be applied to L’Ombre Fauve: Don’t apply liberally … Continue reading →

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Portrait of a Desert Rose – Review: Parfumerie Générale Isparta

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara After trying Isparta briefly on paper and having perfume pals remark on its likeness to Frederic Malle’s showstopper Portrait of a Lady, I was keen to test it properly and see if the two really are that similar. … Continue reading →

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Song And Dance And Tuberose – Review: Parfumerie Générale N° 17 Tubéreuse Couture

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra As all of us know, tuberose is a perfume note that causes either adoration or loathing. It is carnal, sensual, earthy, creamy and has many crawling back for more or others sprinting away in horror. I fall into … Continue reading →

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Mood-Enhancing Perfumes – A Best Of-List

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Olfactoria

I believe in the power of perfume to influence me and my mood. Mood is the resource I use to determine what perfume to wear, if I let my subconscious decide and grab what it compels me to grab, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Armani Privé, Atelier Cologne, Chanel, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Neela Vermeire Creations, Parfumerie Generale | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 61 Comments

One Man, Three Leathers – Review: Parfumerie Générale Cuir d’Iris, Cuir Venenum And L’Oiseau de Nuit

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Olfactoria

Parfumerie Générale offers three leather scents in its stable and today I want to take a look at all three of them. Leather has been a note I did not like, let alone seek out for a long time. Mainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Iris, Leather, Parfumerie Generale, Resins, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 45 Comments

You Have Chosen! – By Kilian vs. Parfumerie Générale: The Statistics

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

The last Monday Question pitched two houses against one another – the luxurious By Kilian and the prolific Parfumerie Générale. The lovely Undina, uncontested statistics champion of Perfumeland, was kind enough to devote her time again to make to amazing graphs … Continue reading →

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Perfume On Mount Olympus – Scenting The Greek Goddesses

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Guest Writer Alexandra Editor’s Note: Please let us welcome regular reader Alexandra, who graciously agreed to write a post on scenting Greek Goddesses. Alexandra is a museum professional and lives in London.  A few weeks ago Birgit offered some … Continue reading →

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Amuse Gueule – Review: Parfumerie Générale Cozé

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Olfactoria

I had a sample of Cozé for some time and it languished ignored among its peers, as I read a post on Vanessa’s blog Bonkers about Perfume where she describes a talk given by Pierre Guillaume at Les Senteurs in … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Olfactoria

This is the second to last installment of my closet series. (Take a look at Parts I-V here.) Let us start with my newest bottle. It is one I am inordinately proud of – Armani Privé La Femme Bleue. (The … Continue reading →

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