Tag Archives: Dior

Unkempt – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Granville

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

If you are looking for an unusual summer scent, a cologne type fragrance that is not the onehundredandeleventh rendering of citrus-lavender-musk, look no further. The Positive:  Granville is fresh, green, unusual, well-made, aromatic, spicy and lasts not at all badly … 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

Something Smells Funny Here – Perfume Mini-Reviews Part 2

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Since the first part of this kind of post had such a positive feedback, here is another installment. Six small non-reviews of things that did not make the cut, for various reasons… Perles de Lalique: is a spicy rose that completely … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria on The Road – London Day Two

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am so tired! In perfect, untypically bright and sunny weather my friend, who lives in London and I went about sniffing to our hearts content today. We started out at Les Senteurs at Elizabeth Street in Belgravia. I knew … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit Of Everything – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Mitzah

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

Mitzah is another sample the generous and lovely Dee sent me. I comes at an opportune time, since I am into exploring amber fragrances right now, since my fortunate reconciliation with THE amber, Ambre Fétiche. I am not enchanted with the … Continue reading →

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Only You – Review: Dior Escale à Portofino

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

After my rather more lukewarm than enthusiastic take on Escale à Pondichéry and the agitation Escale aux Marquises caused me, I approached Escale à Portofino with trepidation. Is this worth my time and effort? After wearing it, finding it quite … Continue reading →

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Where Is Your Power? – Rant And Review: Dior Escale aux Marquises

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

The third release in Dior’s Voyage series, Escale aux Marquises is a blend of Tiaré flower and spices that it supposed to take us on an exotic trip to faraway islands in the Indian ocean. Escale aux Marquises was released in 2010, composed by Francois … Continue reading →

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French Colonial Style – Review: Dior Escale à Pondichéry

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

On the hunt for the perfect summer scent I happened upon the Dior Voyage collection “Les Escales”. There are three Eaux de Toilette (for now, I have no doubt the line is going to be extended). The first to be … Continue reading →

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