Category Archives: Ramblings

Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am posting again on PST today. This week I take a look back at my childhood… I hope to see you over there!

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Off To Italy…

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

Today we are driving to Udine to stay for one night, and then on to the Adriatic coast for a week of swimming and sunbathing (or rather sitting in the shade in my case, I am as white as a … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Is…

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

Thank you all so much for entering the Aftelier Haute Claire Giveaway, I really enjoyed reading your creative “duet” ideas. Sadly, as always, there can only be one winner. The happy recipient of a generous 5ml sample of Haute Claire … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Things – Summer Edition

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is high time for the Summer Edition of My Favorite Things. Perfume: This category is most prone to quick changes. but those two perfumes have been worn the most and loved the most in the past months. Typically for me … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am posting again on PST today. Let us find out what is in a name… I hope to see you over there!

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Update For All Honoré des Pres Giveaway Winners!

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

I heard from a couple of readers that they had not yet received their sample sets. So I contacted Honoré des Pres and inquired further. I just got a reply that they experienced delivery delays and are getting in new … Continue reading →

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Anya’s Garden Sample Set Giveaway Winner!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response to this Giveaway, Anya’s perfumes are special, so maybe it is not so surprising at all. 🙂 Thank you all very much for commenting, all your inspired and inspiring remarks about amber have been a … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth Of July! – Monday Question And A Preview Of The Summer At Olfactoria’s Travels

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

Happy Independence Day to all my American readers! Being a huge America fan, I always celebrate Independence Day as well. At the very least my husband and I sit on the balcony and daydream about what we would do if … Continue reading →

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Gone To Pieces – The Hopefully Impermanent Drama Of Frapin 1697

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am devastated. Everybody who reads this blog regularly knows that I am very, very taken with a perfume I found this winter – Frapin 1697 by Bertrand Duchaufour. I hadn’t worn it for a while since the weather got warmer, … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria on Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am guest posting on Perfume Smellin´Things again today. It’s gets smoldering… 😉 See you over there! Picture source: banner borrowed from perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com, thank you!

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