Tag Archives: Fragrance

Philippe Starck In a Bottle – Review: Strange Invisible Perfumes Black Rosette

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Olfactoria

Hello you lovely Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse here, with a fragrance I have written about before elsewhere. Since then I have had considerable time to wear quite often and fall madly in love with this beautiful, … Continue reading →

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Portrait of a Desert Rose – Review: Parfumerie Générale Isparta

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara After trying Isparta briefly on paper and having perfume pals remark on its likeness to Frederic Malle’s showstopper Portrait of a Lady, I was keen to test it properly and see if the two really are that similar. … Continue reading →

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A Norwegian In Dubai – Review: Ramon Monegal Dubai Next To Me EdP

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra With all due respect I understand if you want to turn off your computer now. This is another city exclusive and it is available only at Bloomingdale’s in Dubai. I hear you! I wanted to throw my arms … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Wear Perfume When Working Out?

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Olfactoria

Do you always wear perfume when you are physically very active? What is your favorite work out fragrance? Are you afraid to bother others? Or do you prefer to go au naturel for certain activities? My Answer: When I go … Continue reading →

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Sandra’s Perfume Sale – Happy Shopping!

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Olfactoria

OT contributor Sandra has gone through her perfume cabinet and her rejects are your gain. Take a look around, maybe you find a perfume you always wanted at a bargain price! Please contact Sandra directly under Sandra dot Glittenberg at … Continue reading →

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Stepford Wives – Review: Mousse II by Oliver+Co

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Olfactoria

Hey Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse finally getting to a lovely set I bought earlier in the year. These guys send beautifully packaged 10ml spritzers, very classy and a great size to really get to … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Sarah McCartney Of 4160 Tuesdays

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Olfactoria

I met Sarah McCartney of 4160 Tuesdays when I went to London last March. She is a quirky, funny and utterly approachable perfumer who is successful with her own small line. Sarah gives the most unusual names to her perfumes (e.g.: The … Continue reading →

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Alyssa Harad in Conversation with Persolaise, London – 20th May 2014

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Author Alyssa Harad is so vivacious, funny and warm it’s hard to do her justice in writing. She says nearly everything with a smile in her voice. Even when she gives a reading from her memoir “Coming To … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Have You Ever Re-Purchased A Perfume?

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Olfactoria

Perfume junkies like us are not known for using up bottles. We tend to acquire more than we are able to wear in a lifetime, so emptying bottles is not our usual modus operandi. But has it ever happened to … Continue reading →

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Fatal Attraction Or How I Couldn’t Say No To Vetiver – Review: Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Olfactoria

The other day I was talking to my friend Sandra about missing certain perfumes. She asked whether I ever regretted giving a perfume away. Of course I said no at first, because the Serge Lutens back and forth shenanigans of … Continue reading →

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