Tag Archives: Bertrand Duchaufour

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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My Favorite Things – End Of 2012 Edition

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

It’s been a while since I have posted about my favorite things, the end of the year lends itself perfectly to such endeavors, and don’t we all love lists? The year 2012 has been an interesting one. I mostly stuck … Continue reading →

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Elegance Is Timeless – Review: Ann Gerard Cuir de Nacre

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Olfactoria

Bertrand Duchaufour created a trio of perfumes for Parisian jewellery designer Ann Gerard. The first I tried was Cuir de Nacre, an iris-leather perfume. It sounded divine from what I have read about it, and fortunately I have not been disappointed. … Continue reading →

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Pure Joy? – Review: Ann Gerard Perle de Mousse

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Olfactoria

I thought Cuir de Nacre would be my favorite in this new line of three exceptionally well made perfumes, but it turns out – as it so frequently does – that I was wrong. It has been a while that … Continue reading →

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Win An Olfactory Trip To India! – Neela Vermeire Creations Giveaway

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Olfactoria

Neela Vermeire, the creatrice of one of the best niche line launched in the recent past, is not only a talented and incredibly nice woman, she is also a generous one. I regularly wear the intricate perfumes Bertrand Duchaufour created, … Continue reading →

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Memories – Review: Comme de Garcons Series 3 Incense, Avignon

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Olfactoria

I used to go to church every Sunday as a child, and on high holidays like Christmas or Easter I went for up to five days in a row. (Easter sure is a busy time for Catholics.) There were times … Continue reading →

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Séville à l’aube Launch – Bertrand Duchaufour and Denyse Beaulieu at L’Artisan Parfumeur, London

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara What a wonderful man Bertrand Duchaufour is… If he doesn’t have a fan club already I’ll consider starting one. But before I start gushing let’s set the scene… You will probably have heard of the new L’Artisan Parfumeur … Continue reading →

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At The Palazzo – Review: Parfums MDCI Chypre Palatin

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

When Suzanne wrote and raved about Chypre Palatin and her Parisian adventure on her Perfume Journal, I envied the Paris part, but thought I would not miss much when I never smelled Chypre Palatin. Her review is beautiful and I knew … Continue reading →

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Now And Then – Review: L’Artisan Traversée du Bosphore

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

To some perfumes we feel an immediate affinity, some we dismiss out of hand. Some perfumes capture our hearts and imaginations at first sniff, some stealthily claim their place in our hearts. Some perfumes need and take their own sweet … Continue reading →

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Watch Out, Here I Come! – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Seville à l’Aube

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

The Perfume Lover, a book by Denyse Beaulieu (Grain de Musc) is on everybody’s reading list these days. It was also on mine. I did read and enjoy it, but I’m not sure yet whether I should review it or … Continue reading →

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