Category Archives: Rose

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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Emancipated Rose – Vero Profumo Rozy Voile d’Extrait

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Rozy Voile d’Extrait has triggered so many images, thoughts and feelings in me, that at times this post may read more like the ramblings of a woman possessed than a straight-forward review. It has truly captured my imagination. … Continue reading →

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Vero Kern At Bloom Perfumery, London on Wednesday 9th April 2014

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Vero Kern is one the real gems of the perfume world. She is an amazingly talented and inspiring woman who proves that you can make your dreams a reality at any age. Her perfume line, Vero Profumo, is … Continue reading →

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Roses In Milan – Review: Vero Profumo Rozy Eau de Parfum

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Val, the Cookie Queen .rozy. is the fifth creation in Vero Profumo’s unique collection. Vero Kern has fulfilled a long-cherished wish with her own unique interpretation of a rose scent. It is a tribute to Anna Magnani, the great Italian … Continue reading →

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Beginner’s Rose – Review: A Dozen Roses Shakespeare In Love

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Olfactoria

Hello to you at Olfactoria’s Travels. Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse here and so excited to be back guest-writing for Olfactoria’s Travels. Today we are going to look at a decant I bought in a split recently. I … Continue reading →

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Long Lost Love – Review: Diva by Ungaro

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra One of my fondest scent memories is of my mother. We were on a family summer vacation in the south of France for 4 weeks. One of the cities we visited was Aix-en-Provence. I was a young teenager … Continue reading →

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An Autumn Walk With Raspberries – Review: Phaedon – Rouge Avignon

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Birgit’s post about finding a perfume for the autumn season and her subsequent post about Ormonde Jayne Woman sent me rummaging through my samples and decants looking for my perfect autumn scent. Let me back up a moment. … Continue reading →

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Cashmere And Silk – Review: Xerjoff Join The Club Fatal Charme

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Late last year Xerjoff released a new line of perfumes called Join the Club. There are ten different perfumes in the line and all represent a certain club or area of interest. The bottles are exquisite – I … Continue reading →

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A Willing Player – Review: By Kilian Playing With The Devil

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

When my friend Sandra asked me the other day whether I was excited about the new Kilian, I answered something to the effect of: No, definitely not. (I think my exact words were: It should be perfectly bad.) While I … Continue reading →

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Carrie, Springtime And I – Review: Jul Et Mad Stilettos On Lex

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra When I first smelled Jul et Mad’s Stilettos on Lex I actually giggled. Strange reaction to have, but truth be told, it was a giggle of joy at having the opportunity to smell such a beautiful perfume and … Continue reading →

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