Category Archives: Woods

Tom Times Three – Review: Tom Ford Santal Blush, Jasmine Rouge And Violet Blonde

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tom Ford generously showers us with three new release this fall. Two in his Private Blend range and one in the wide distribution signature line. Let’s get going then: Tom Ford Private Blend Santal Blush: Don’t you love this image? … Continue reading →

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How To Dream – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio To Dream

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

To Dream is the first Sonoma Scent Studio perfume I am reviewing. I tried a few, but always got distracted, something else came up, it was just not the right timing for me and SSS. But then To Dream arrived (courtesy of … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Rose, Sonoma Scent Studio, Violet, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 44 Comments

I Can’t Let You Go – Review: 1000 Flowers Réglisse Noire

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

I ate licorice for the very first time in my life, when I was pregnant. Before that time, you could have chased me with the stuff: black, chewy and a strange combination of salty-sweet – ugh. But then, all of … Continue reading →

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Drill Sergeant – Review: Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Chambre Noire, the dark chamber of a photographer, is the darkest of the three Olfactive Studio perfumes, and maybe the most unusual. “What happens in the darkroom? Mystery. In the darkroom, light is queen and darkness the heir apparent.  Light uses … Continue reading →

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Cocktail Hour In Two Dimensions – Review: Olfactive Studio Still Life

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

Still Life is the brightest and happiest of the three Olfactive Studio perfumes. A woody citrus fragrance, Still Life is – contrary to its name – very effervescent and sparkling, very much alive, very dynamic and full of energy and movement. … Continue reading →

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There’s A New Brand In Town – Introduction To Olfactive Studio

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Frenchwoman Celine Verleure, formerly of Kenzo, Osmoz.com and L’Orèal, is a true perfume lover. She wanted to realize her dream and create her own perfume label. Said label existed long before any perfume did, since Celine decided to go down … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Incense, Leather, Musk, Olfactive Studio, Oriental, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Silver Haze – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Bois d’Argent

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

By Tara I was sniffing my way around the new Dior perfume boutique in Selfridges when the Sales Assistant gave me something sprayed on a card, without telling me what it was. I was bowled over immediately and asked for … Continue reading →

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In The Garden Of Good And Evil – Review: Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Oud

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

This is the most expensive and most precious perfume I own. Yes, I do own a bottle (albeit, not the entire bottle, I am hosting a split) of Oud Parfum Intense from Mona di Orio’s Les Nombres d’Or line. And … Continue reading →

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The Shadow Of The Wind – Review: Carner Barcelona D600

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Carner Barcelona is new niche house created by Sara Carner. She launched two perfumes last year and is coming out with a third – Cuirs – in the fall. I was lucky to receive samples (the carded samples of the … Continue reading →

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Pinocchio – Review: Parfumerie Generale Cédre Sandaraque

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

That vetiver is not my best friend is known by regular readers, I found some to like, but I do not seek them out. Sometimes though, a vetiver scent sneaks up on me, dressed as something else and takes me … Continue reading →

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