Tag Archives: floral

Portia Says Hello! – Review: Hermès Un Jardin Sur Le Nil

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Olfactoria

Editor’s Note: When I met Portia in Vienna a few weeks ago, she generously offered to write for OT now and again and since I have a hard time doing too much of that myself lately, I gratefully accepted and … Continue reading →

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Dreaming in Colour – Review: Ramon Monegal Pure Mariposa

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra My sister lives in Wisconsin and to be honest with you, I have no idea why! Everyone has been hearing about the winter in the US this year and of course the now infamous Polar Vortex. Since the … Continue reading →

Posted in By Sandra, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Ramon Monegal | Tagged , , , , , , | 20 Comments

A Willing Player – Review: By Kilian Playing With The Devil

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

When my friend Sandra asked me the other day whether I was excited about the new Kilian, I answered something to the effect of: No, definitely not. (I think my exact words were: It should be perfectly bad.) While I … Continue reading →

Posted in By Kilian, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Rose, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

That Smile – Review: Hiram Green Moon Bloom

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Olfactoria

Hiram Green’s first creation for his own brand is called so very beautifully: Moon Bloom. This evocative name and the gorgeous bottle are plenty of incentive for me to want to smell what is behind the enticing outer trappings of … Continue reading →

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All The Sweet Things – Profumum Roma Mini-Reviews

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

I always ignored Profumum Roma when in a perfume store for the simple reason that there were just too many bottles. Thirty identical flacons in a row – too intimidating, too much effort needed, too easy to pass up in … Continue reading →

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You Are My Sunshine – Review: Parfums Nicolai Eau Soleil

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Olfactoria

When I received my personal summer scent 2013, Juste un Reve, from Parfums Nicolai, I also received a sample of her newest creation, the official Nicolai summer scent 2013: Eau Soleil. A day of wearing this propelled me right into … Continue reading →

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Song And Dance And Tuberose – Review: Parfumerie Générale N° 17 Tubéreuse Couture

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra As all of us know, tuberose is a perfume note that causes either adoration or loathing. It is carnal, sensual, earthy, creamy and has many crawling back for more or others sprinting away in horror. I fall into … Continue reading →

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Lady In Red – Review: Parfums M.Micallef Rouge N°2

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Red has so many meanings. It can mean love, danger, luck, romance… I love the colour red. It is incorporated into my everyday life. My home has splashes of red, my wardrobe consists of many red pieces, some … Continue reading →

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Calling Forth the Beaches – Review: Parfums M. Micallef Ananda

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Ananda was one of my first perfume purchases in the niche arena. I fell in love with the frosted glass bottle decorated with Swarovski crystals. According to the M. Micallef website Ananda is: “Among the brand’s best-sellers, the … Continue reading →

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Follow Your Senses! – Review: Viktoria Minya Hedonist

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Olfactoria

I got the opportunity to try the first perfume by Hungarian perfumer Viktoria Minya and I must say that I did not go into this testing unbiased. Actually, I expected not to like this perfume at all. Why? Let’s see… … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Honey, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Oriental, Tuberose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 66 Comments