Category Archives: Ramblings

Olfactoria In Dreamland – Why I wear Perfume To Bed

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do not fear! This is not going to be a TMI post. 🙂 I love to select a perfume at night to wear to bed (to sleep!), just as I select one in the morning before I start my day. … Continue reading →

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Announcement – European Fumechat On Twitter

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

After the successful #fumechat last Friday that was organized by Chickenfreak, Eyeliner on a Cat and EauMG for our American Perfumistas, we want to participate in the fun too. At a time a bit more convenient for us Europeans, though … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria on Perfume Smellin´Things

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

Today I am guest posting on Marina´s blog Perfume Smellin´Things. Every Saturday I will be concentrating mainly on reviewing Home Scents for my posts for the lovely Marina. See you over there!   Picture source: banner borrowed from perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com, thank … Continue reading →

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Paris-Oregon-Vienna: Vintage Guerlain On The Road

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

The Christmas mail overload was to blame that I found another lovely gift in the mail only yesterday, but I couldn’t be happier anyway. What better way to greet 2011, than smelling of Shalimar that is 43 years old? My friend … Continue reading →

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2011 – New Year, New Perfume, New Love

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

January 1, 2011, very early morning… The first day of the year is so innocent. Nothing keeping you down (yet), no grave thoughts (yet), no pressing things to do (yet), no children screaming for you (yet), no cranky husband grumbling … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Things – 2010 Edition

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Olfactoria

As the year comes to an end, I’d like to set down my favorite things during this entire year, based on what I read, listened to or loved the most in the last year. Please bear in mind, that I … Continue reading →

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What The Christkindl Brought…

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Olfactoria

The “Christkindl” was very good perfume-wise, this year. I received the entire set of “Les Coulisses du Parfum” from Osmoz. I will be the master sniffer in no time 😉 Also the discovery set from niche line “By Kilian” found … Continue reading →

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Short But Sweet! – Scent Of The Day

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Olfactoria

Even though I have not been blogging for long, it has quickly grown into an activity I enjoy very much, rather than a chore (that´s how it should be I guess;)), so when I cannot do my usual routine of … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Things – Winter Edition

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Olfactoria

I am always interested in other people’s current reads, or what they like to listen to or what perfume is on the top of their lists at the moment. Well, if I want to be curious about others, I must … Continue reading →

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Ka-Ching! Online Shopping Truths and Consequences

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Olfactoria

Online shopping is undoubtedly one of the great new inventions of mankind. From the comfort of your very own home, it opens the world to you, whatever you can imagine – it is there for taking, at the tip of … Continue reading →

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