Tag Archives: Fragrance

Monday Question: Are you Easily Bored By A Perfume?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you grow tired of a particular scent quickly? Do you crave change? How long do you usually wear one scent? Do you suffer from perfume attention deficit? 😉 My Answers: This probably comes not as a big surprise, but … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

This was the last week of 2010. Bloggers near and far published their Best Of lists, but aside from those many interesting articles found their way into my reading list. Let´s see what we have, shall we? For a round-up … Continue reading →

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Paris-Oregon-Vienna: Vintage Guerlain On The Road

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

The Christmas mail overload was to blame that I found another lovely gift in the mail only yesterday, but I couldn’t be happier anyway. What better way to greet 2011, than smelling of Shalimar that is 43 years old? My friend … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! – Review: Caron Bellodgia

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Olfactoria

Today is the last day of 2010 (I am fairly certain you did not need me to point that out, but bear with me ;)). This year went by in a flash, it seems the older I get the faster … Continue reading →

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Spring Surprise – Review: Serge Lutens Bas De Soie

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Olfactoria

I never would have thought I would like Bas de Soie. But I do, I love it. Maybe I just don’t know what I want. Maybe what I want changes all the time. Maybe I am just really flexible. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Coffee Candles By Olivia Giacobetti

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Olfactoria

“La Route du Café is an exclusive collection of scented candles which reveals the very essence of coffee, from its birth to its maturity. The range of delicate fragrances created for Nespresso by perfumer Olivia Giacobetti will fill your senses … Continue reading →

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Behind The Scenes – Les Coulisses Du Parfum By Osmoz

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Olfactoria

I received the entire five volumes of Les Coulisses du Parfum for Christmas. My dear husband took my hints to heart, but that I would get the entire series was a wonderful and very generous surprise. Volumes I-V contain individual … Continue reading →

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The Princess – Review: Chanel N° 5 Eau Première

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Olfactoria

A little while ago I wrote about the Grande Dame of perfume, the most famous, the best-selling fragrance ever. No wonder that such a marketing machine demands to be fed. So Chanel stepped up to the challenge and produced Chanel N°5‘s … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: What Was Your Favorite Perfume In 2010?

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Olfactoria

What perfume did you wear most this past year? What was your favorite new find? Is there a perfume you had to say good bye to in the last year (because it was discontinued or reformulated?) What new release of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas! – Review: Caron Nuit de Noel

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Olfactoria

I wish all of you, who have been kind enough to visit, comment or link to my blog, a very merry Christmas! Whether you celebrate Christmas or another holiday, or just enjoy some downtime, I hope you can relax and … Continue reading →

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