Tag Archives: Chanel

My Favorite Things – Summer Edition

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Olfactoria

Quick and to the point, here are my favorite things of the summer season. Skin care: Paula’s Choice Resist line, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Melt-In Cream For Face. Body: Kiehl’s Creme de Corps, Yves Rocher Noix de Coco body … Continue reading →

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Looking Back At Paris In Winter – A Journey Through The City Of (Muted) Lights

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra One might ask what I was thinking… I cannot provide a sound answer other than I was spontaneous and had to go. What am I talking about? Paris. More specifically, Paris in winter. I went to Paris at … Continue reading →

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My Little List Of Happiness – Things That Make Me Smile

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Olfactoria

I want to post a list of things that make me happy once a month and I hope you join me in the comments with your happiness inducing little things. Frivolity is the key to eternal youth. – Ines de … Continue reading →

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Mood-Enhancing Perfumes – A Best Of-List

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Olfactoria

I believe in the power of perfume to influence me and my mood. Mood is the resource I use to determine what perfume to wear, if I let my subconscious decide and grab what it compels me to grab, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Armani Privé, Atelier Cologne, Chanel, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Neela Vermeire Creations, Parfumerie Generale | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 61 Comments

The Gentle Breezes Of Spring – Review: Parfums de Nicolai Week-end à Deauville

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Olfactoria

Parfums de Nicolai is a line that is so much under the radar it is really a shame. I blame the packaging, because once you get past that, the perfumes are exquisite and very well worth your time and attention. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Green, Parfums Nicolai | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 65 Comments

In The Circle Of Trust – My Top Five Perfumes (For Now)

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Olfactoria

The original title of this post was: “What remains when the wild frenzy ends.” But then I thought about Robert DeNiro’s character in Meet the Parents, who maintained a Circle of Trust, wherein only a very select few trusted individuals … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Dior, Dior La Collection Privée, Frederic Malle, Hermès, Les Exclusifs de Chanel, Nabucco | Tagged , , , , , , , | 90 Comments

Olfactoria Is Pretty Angry – Review: Chanel 1932

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Olfactoria

When I smelled 1932 for the first time last week, it was with high expectations. It is a Chanel after all and the reviews I have read so far had been positive. Unfortunately I went away from the boutique disappointed. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Les Exclusifs de Chanel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 111 Comments

All Chanel, All The Time – Finding Hidden Beauty Part VI

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Olfactoria

This time I did not have to venture far to find something beautiful – and this time it is Perfumista appropriate beauty too… http://instagram.com/p/VirCOHPUtR/ Today on Valentine’s Day, I am honoring a great and ongoing love of mine and of … Continue reading →

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Shrinkage – How My Perfume Wearing Habits Change

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Olfactoria

As the dear regular reader knows, my perfume wearing habits have changed significantly over the past months. I grew from voraciously testing and wearing at least three perfumes a day to steadfastly depleting an entire bottle of one single perfume … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Frederic Malle, Guerlain, Hermès, Jo Malone, Ramblings | Tagged , , , , | 98 Comments

Monday Question – Which Are The Best Fragrance Flankers?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Do you think flankers offer an opportunity to re-work an existing fragrance in a new and exciting way? Or do you think flankers are usually a cynical attempt to cash in on a successful perfume, often with little … Continue reading →

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