Category Archives: Woods

Wordless – Review: Aftelier Tango

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

When I apply Mandy Aftel‘s Tango many things happen at once. The most impressive thing, for somebody like me who loves writing and loves writing about perfume even more, is the fact that it overwhelms me with a multitude of … Continue reading →

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Wow, Wazamba!!! – Review: Parfum d’Empire Wazamba

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

I wanted to wait with the review of Wazamba until fall, when its incense and spice glory would be more season-appropriate, but I cannot hold back, I’ll remind you in October, okay? Wazamba, a 2009 release by Parfum d’Empire founder and perfumer … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Parfum d'Empire, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 21 Comments

A Few Impartial Thoughts – Review: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Oesel

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

Xerjoff Oesel – nothing drew me towards this. I don’t like the name (it sounds really stupid in German, don’t you think Lady Jane Grey, Georgy and all who speak the language? I know it is a Baltic island, but still…) and … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures – Review: Odin 01 Sunda (formerly Nomad)

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Sometimes something that simply smells good is all I want and all I need. There is a time and a place for complicated perfumes, fragrances that demand attention, that make you work at guessing notes, paying attention to their development … Continue reading →

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Duchaufour In Bollywood – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro 7

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

The next number in line, Mon Numéro 7, takes us on another journey, this time it is India with its colorful and rich imagery this perfume evokes. L’Artisan says: “The journey continues with a visit deep inside an Indian temple. … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 20 Comments

Highly Efficient – Review: Hermès Hermessence Vétiver Tonka

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have stated before that Vetiver is not necessarily my favorite note, at best I don’t mind it, but I am far from seeking it out. I like it here for example and in Vétiver Tonka I found another scent … Continue reading →

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Nebraska – Review: Parfumerie Générale Bois Blond

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

Bois Blond by Parfumerie Générale first came to me from the well-edited collection of the admirable Mrs Howe. Bois Blond is part of Pierre Guillaume’s Private Collection and was created in 2007, it was a limited Edition once, but PG took pity … Continue reading →

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Wooden, But Elegant – Review: Parfumerie Générale Cadjmeré

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

For the longest time I owned only one PG perfume, Felanilla, and was perfectly happy with that status. But all of a sudden – that is how it is with us Perfumistas -I got a craving for all things PG … Continue reading →

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Out Of The Box – Mainstream Sample Sniffathon Part 1

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

The other day I was lucky enough to have the morning to myself, totally child free, thanks to my Mother in law. That was a perfect moment to go through my mainstream sample box for once. This box is a separate entity from my … Continue reading →

Posted in Aldehydic, Amber, Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Green, Musk, Oriental, Powdery, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 44 Comments

Waxing Poetic – Review: Eau d’Italie Jardin Du Poète

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is no secret how I feel about Bertrand Duchaufour. He created my favorite perfume ever, quite a feat considering the size of my collection (and no, I am not getting tired mentioning it any time soon, Frapin 1697, there you are.) So when … Continue reading →

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