Category Archives: Sweet Little Thing

Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part VIII

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Neil HABIT ROUGE by GUERLAIN Jacques Guerlain was right when he said that vanilla is the ultimate aphrodisiac, and it is probably the reason why I am so drawn to the perfumes of this house; even in florals such … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part VII

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Neil VANILLE DES ISLES by PARFUMS DE TAHITI When it comes to vanilla, it is possible that I am something of a purist. Though I do enjoy novel approaches to framing the bean, ultimately, I don’t usually want anything … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part VI

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Neil SLEEPING WITH GHOSTS by MARK BUXTON PERFUMES The curiously named Sleeping With Ghosts may sound dark, daunting and gothic but the name is misleading: this is in fact a distinctly appealing, fruity vanillic scent that while linear and … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part V

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Neil Happy New Year to all you vanillophiles, and welcome back to Sweet Little Thing, Friday’s exploration of all smells vanillic! (Here are Part I, Part II, Part III and Part IV.) I went into Tokyo yesterday in order … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part IV

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

Let’s enjoy Part IV of the delicious vanilla perfume reviews by Neil (click here for Part I, Part II and Part III). By Neil SUBLIME VANILLE by CREED Continuing on our journey through the fragrant realm of vanillas, we settle for a … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part III

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

Editor’s Note: Here we go with Part III of the talented Neil’s Vanilla series. If you have missed Part I and Part II, make sure to have a look. Neil really knows how to make a perfume sound irresistible… VANIGLIA DEL MADAGASCAR/ … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part II

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Olfactoria

Here is Part II of Neil’s vanilla series, enjoy the delicious Part I here. VANILLE / MOLINARD Vanilla vodka. Less heavy and direct than most vanillas, Molinard’s refreshing scent is still vanilla-bean centered  of course, and sweet: yet it is also … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Thing – The World Of Vanilla Part I

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Olfactoria

Editor’s Note: This series of posts is written by my friend Neil, an Englishman living in Japan, who is an extremely knowledgeable perfume enthusiast with what I suspect must be an amazing vintage collection. A warm welcome to Neil! Hello, … Continue reading →

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