Tag Archives: Bertrand Duchaufour

Shiver Down My Spine – Review: Penhaligon’s Amaranthine

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

The white floral category and I, we don’t see eye to eye most of the time. Trust Bertrand Duchaufour to create one that is so different, so intriguing and so exotically sensual, I fell in love at first sniff and more importantly, … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Would Your Bespoke Perfume Be Like?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

If you could commission a bespoke perfume for yourself, money being no object, what would it smell like? Who would you want to create it? What would you call it? Tell me about your brief! My Answer: I am always … Continue reading →

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Duchaufour By The Numbers – A Sneek Peak At L’Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numero

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was so lucky as to be able to test five of the eight perfumes by Bertrand Duchaufour that will be launched in June. I smelled all eight of them at the boutique. Many of you told me to “spill … Continue reading →

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Variatio Delectat – A Visit At L’Artisan Parfumeur

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

I love many L’Artisan perfumes, there are a few reviews to be found here, but the wonderful visit to the L’Artisan boutique in London’s Covent Garden, elevated my appreciation for the brand to something bordering infatuation. That is due not … Continue reading →

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Desire – Review: Frapin 1697

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

After reading and commenting on this review about Frapin 1697 on PST, the generous Marla contacted me and offered to share her sample with me. I gladly accepted of course. Frapin 1697 is the new launch from the House of Frapin … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Pyjamas – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Mure et Musc

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

As a child I had favorite pyjamas. They were light purple and had little blackberries printed all over them. The fabric was the softest flannel imaginable, worn thin from many washings, they even had a little rip over the left … Continue reading →

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The Truly Great Relationships – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Vanille Absolument (Havana Vanille)

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Olfactoria

Ah, the house of L’Artisan… So many fragrances I love come from L’Artisan Parfumeur, a french perfume house that was founded by Jean Laporte in 1976, who later left the company to found Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier. It is now … Continue reading →

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