Category Archives: Woods

Deserted Beaches – Review: Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara I’ve never had much luck with Jo Malone fragrances but last year’s Wood Sage & Sea Salt got a fair amount of positive attention, so I thought I’d give it a try.   It contains notes of ambrette … Continue reading →

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Ephemerals – Mini-Reviews: Brecourt Paris

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Brecourt Paris is a relatively new niche perfume company (2010) created by perfumer Emilie Bouge and is based in Paris.  I have never tried their perfumes and now I have a handful that I have tried and truly … Continue reading →

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An Impassioned Man – Review: Frapin Passion Boisée

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara Passion Boisée is a tribute to a material which may not be glamorous but is an essential part of Frapin’s cognac making process – wood. After distillation, the brandy is aged in oak casks for several years. During … Continue reading →

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A Norwegian In Dubai – Review: Ramon Monegal Dubai Next To Me EdP

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra With all due respect I understand if you want to turn off your computer now. This is another city exclusive and it is available only at Bloomingdale’s in Dubai. I hear you! I wanted to throw my arms … Continue reading →

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Turkish Delight Surprise – Review: Comptoir Sud Pacifique Aouda

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Olfactoria

Hey Olfactoria’s Travels, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse here and glad to be back guest writing here. Today I am going to write about a crew that I have pretty much ignored through my fragrant journey so far, … Continue reading →

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No Pirates – Review: Hermès Epice Marine

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Hermès is a house that I admire with my deepest soul. Everything about Hermès demands my attention – through its luxurious scarves and ties to its impeccably polished leather goods down to its elegant perfume collection. I have … Continue reading →

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Woods and Waffles – Review: Dries Van Noten par Frédéric Malle, Editions de Parfums

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Dries Van Noten par Frédéric Malle is the first fragrance in a new collection by Editions de Parfums. Frédéric Malle’s aim with this departure from the main line is “to translate into scents the world of people he … Continue reading →

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Super Smooth Oud – Review: Ex Idolo Perfumes Thirty-Three

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Yes, Thirty-Three is another oud fragrance but before you click off, please read the next sentence. This is an exceptionally good oud perfume and I’m not someone who is a lover of all things oud-y. Ex-Idolo Perfumes is … Continue reading →

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The Ballerina, The Maharaja and The Tailor – Reviews: Iris Prima, Vaara and Sartorial By Penhaligon’s

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Established in 1870, Penhaligon’s is a quintessentially English fragrance house. I am fond of their witty, English eccentric style and they have made some interesting choices regarding their perfumes in the last few years. Admirably, they have managed … Continue reading →

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Follow Your Senses! – Review: Viktoria Minya Hedonist

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Olfactoria

I got the opportunity to try the first perfume by Hungarian perfumer Viktoria Minya and I must say that I did not go into this testing unbiased. Actually, I expected not to like this perfume at all. Why? Let’s see… … Continue reading →

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