Category Archives: Rose

Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On – Review: Guerlain Rose Barbare

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Olfactoria

Rose Barbare is part of the L’Art et la Matière line, but it stands out, together with Cruel Gardènia as the only floral in the line. My favorites (Angelique Noire, Cuir Beluga and Tonka Imperiale are traditional Guerlainesque gourmand-orientals. Not … Continue reading →

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Looking For Spring With Guerlain – Review: Guerlain Un Ville, Un Parfum London

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Olfactoria

As I wrote in my previous Looking For Spring post, this time of the year lends itself to fresh and uplifting perfumes that jolt me out of my cold-induced rigor. I received a sample of Guerlain’s newest addition to their … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Guerlain, Rose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 46 Comments

More Like Me – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Lieu de Reves

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Olfactoria

I really like rose-violet scents. Their powdery, ultra-feminine accord, so reminiscent of cosmetics (and God knows I love those as well), is very attractive to me and I find their soft, pinkish aura very comforting and inviting. Lieu de Rêves, … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Heliotrope, Iris, Rose, Sonoma Scent Studio, Vanilla, Violet, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Lipstick Of Independence – Review: Edition de Parfums Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

I am quite good at matching people to perfumes, if I may say so myself. But I am astonishingly bad at knowing what I will like and what I will hate. This is a bit embarrassing for someone who spent a fortune … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Powdery, Rose, Violet | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 47 Comments

Leather Rose – Review: Juliette Has A Gun Citizen Queen

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Olfactoria

Like Guerlain Insolence, Citizen Queen got its moment in the limelight when I was on the hunt for a rose violet perfume after unintentional exposure (resulting in a small obsession) to Lipstick Rose by Frederic Malle. On the first sniff, … Continue reading →

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Close Your Eyes And Follow Me – Review: Neela Vermeire Créations Trayee, Mohur, Bombay Bling!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Olfactoria

Something has been buzzing around the perfume community for some time now. A new line, three perfumes, one perfumer, a creator with roots in our very community and an hommage to a country many of us find mythical, inspiring, beautiful and full of … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Green, Incense, Jasmine, Neela Vermeire Creations, Oriental, Rose, Spicy, Tuberose, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 65 Comments

“Whoever Loves Me Will Follow!” – Review: Guerlain Insolence

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Olfactoria

I never even bothered with Insolence. Truth be told, I roundly dismissed it as not worthy to be smelled. How snobbish is that? But to my defense, it comes in a highly questionable bottle (by Serge Mansau – he and I will … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Guerlain, Iris, Powdery, Rose, Violet | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 68 Comments

The Good Old Days Are Here Again – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Nostalgie

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Olfactoria

For some time now, I have debated with myself whether to go down the vintage road to heartbreak or not. I feel the need to expand my fragrant knowledge and smelling tiny samples of vintage classics is a necessary part … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Mimosa, Rose, Sonoma Scent Studio | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 53 Comments

The Pink League – L’Artisan Jour de Fete And Drole De Rose

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

There is a time and a place for pink. Pink, the quintessential girly color speaks to women in a special way. Many of us have worn this color, or been made to wear it, we loved or hated it. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Powdery, Rose, Vanilla, Violet | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 26 Comments

Beauty Lies In Simple Things – Review: By Kilian Rose Oud

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

As you can imagine, three fragrances with oud in their name have not been very high on my to try list, but since I have dived head-first into Kilian Hennessy’s opus and liked, no, loved what I found there and … Continue reading →

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