Category Archives: Ramblings

“Santa Sara” – All Hail The Makeup Snob!

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Olfactoria

All good things come in three’s and so apparently do care packages full of samples, sent to me by generous and lovely friends. The third such package arrived on my doorstep yesterday, having come all the way from Northern California. … Continue reading →

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Why I Blog – A Mission Statement Of Sorts

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Olfactoria

In the last few days my personal state of bliss of recently having started my own perfume blog, gaining a few readers and forging cyberfriendships through Twitter and other blogs, was a little bruised by discussions flaring up around the … Continue reading →

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The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year – The Goodwill Continues

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Olfactoria

Since I write my blog, people I know in real life have reacted overwhelmingly positive to it. And it looks like many of them have secret stashes of great samples they don’t need, which they send me to find a … Continue reading →

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Giveaway Winners! Tauer Perfumes

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Olfactoria

Thank you for participating in my first giveaway! My assistant Paul just drew the name of the winner out of a hat. Before I announce it, let me say that we also have a consolation price for the runner up, … Continue reading →

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My Perfume Wishlist – The December Issue

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Olfactoria

It is time again for my current wishlist. Sadly my holiday gift potential is already pretty much exhausted, (but wait for the review of what my DH will get me, it is great, and no, it is not a surprise … Continue reading →

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Christmas Came Early – A Wonderful Surprise From London

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Olfactoria

In Austria, we don´t wait for Santa Claus to bring presents on Christmas Morning, but we have the “Christkindl”, or Christ Child. It is a mixture of the Baby Jesus and an angel and it brings the tree as well … Continue reading →

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How To Approach A Genius? My Struggle With The Work Of Andy Tauer

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Olfactoria

When I first became aware of the niche perfume industry, one name popped up again and again – Andy Tauer. Hailed as a genius, revered by almost everyone out there, I was immediately intrigued. His biography (IT-man turned self-taught perfumer) does … Continue reading →

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Following My Nose – The Sensory Questionnaire

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Olfactoria

Glass Petal Smoke first devised this beautiful questionnaire, I then saw it on Scent of the Day. I hope it is alright if I take a page out of their book and complete it too. Here are my answers. 1.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Olfactoria

To all Americans, I wish a very happy Thanksgiving! I used to spend many Thanksgivings in the US (in the pre-motherhood era), and I wish I could be there this year too. Especially for Black Friday 😉 But the spirit … Continue reading →

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I Want, I Need, I Have To Have – The Trouble With Impulse Buys

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Olfactoria

Do you recognize the following scenario? You innocently walk into a store (one of the perfume carrying variety of course), intending to browse a little, checking what is in stock, maybe sniffing two or three perfumes on your list, but … Continue reading →

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