Category Archives: Ramblings

Happy 2014!

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Olfactoria

Just quickly checking in to wish you all a Happy New Year! May all your dreams and hopes come a bit closer to coming true and stay or get healthy and content. Happiness is achieved only in moments, may there … Continue reading →

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Pain And Elation – The New York City Ballet

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Olfactoria

Warning! This is a non-perfume related post. But if you are interested in art, beauty and masochism, read on… I used to do ballet when I was young, albeit due to circumstances at a very low-key level. I lived far … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Olfactoria

I want to wish all my US readers a very happy Thanksgiving! We celebrated our own version at home last week with my husbands already legendary Turducken. It was delicious! Tonight we are lucky to be invited to a Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria Travels For Three Years Now – 3rd Blog Birthday

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Olfactoria

On October 30, 2010 I posted here for the first time. The time has flown by, my kids are no longer babies and neither is this blog. This one is actually post N°999. I want to thank the people who … Continue reading →

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What Perfume Goes With My Barbour Jacket? – A Follow Up

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Olfactoria

A few weeks ago I asked you about perfumes that mirror the great outdoors, that smell like the heath, cold wind, Hunter boots and Barbour jackets. I wanted to let you know that I found the one that is perfect. Where … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Things – Summer Edition

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Olfactoria

Quick and to the point, here are my favorite things of the summer season. Skin care: Paula’s Choice Resist line, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Melt-In Cream For Face. Body: Kiehl’s Creme de Corps, Yves Rocher Noix de Coco body … Continue reading →

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Checking In

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Olfactoria

I am not writing, and not even attempting to write for a week now and I miss it – and I don’t miss it. Clearly I haven’t made up my mind yet… 🙂 I definitely miss you, my dear readers! … Continue reading →

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In Seach Of Hidden Beauty – Wordless Wednesday

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Olfactoria

It’s the heat, it’s the boys, it’s work… It’s lack of discipline, it’s lack of motivation, it’s lack of sleep… It’s sad, it’s too bad, it’s true nonetheless… It’s writer’s block. Posts will be fewer in the coming weeks. I’m … Continue reading →

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Perfumer Sandrine Videault Has Died

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

I just heard that perfumer Sandrine Videault, creator of the wonderful Les Nez Manoumalia, has passed away yesterday. She recently worked on a perfume called Magnolia Grandiflora for the floral artisan company Grandiflora in Sydney, Australia. Luckily a sample of … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth Of July!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

To all my American friends and readers I wish a very happy Independence Day. Eat a lot and have a relaxing day among loved ones! So tell me, what is your SotD on the 4th aside from BBQ smells? (Mine … Continue reading →

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