Tag Archives: Fragrance

Greeeeeeen! – Review: Robert Piguet Futur

Hey Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse in the Olfactoria house. It’s been warm down under, a bit humid and sticky and I know you guys are in spring in the northern hemisphere so I thought … Continue reading

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Monday Question – What Are The Skeletons In Your Perfume Closet?

Do you have any bottles in your collection that you are not very proud of? Any “dirty secret” scents? What are the skeletons in your perfume closet? My Answer: As a bona fide perfumista, whether in the stages of first … Continue reading

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Vanilla Perfumes: The Best of The Best Presented by Neil Chapman, Perfume Lovers London, New Cavendish Club, Thursday 27th March 2014

By Tara Neil Chapman is a British perfume obsessive living in Japan. His blog The Black Narcissus is a great read but be warned, you may turn green with envy at the regularity with which he picks up vintage gems … Continue reading

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People In Perfumeland – Nathalie Fedorova From Beautycalypse

Today I want to welcome the gorgeous Nathalie from Berlin. She runs the eco- and health-conscious beauty blog Beautycalypse. Nathalie is a self-confessed geek, sci-fi, fantasy and computer game fiend who has a background in writing and photograpy who now works … Continue reading

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Dragon’s Breath And Phoenix Rising – Review: Celtic Fire By Union

Hey Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse is in the Olfactoria house once more. I hope I find you happy and well, wishing them both for you if not. Here I am in Sydney, Australia and summer … Continue reading

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Monday Question – Do You Like To Buy Perfume When Travelling?

Do you usually buy perfume when you travel abroad? Is a new city a good excuse for a new bottle? Do you enjoy exploring the fragrant scene in other countries or do you prefer the unhurried pace of decision-making at … Continue reading

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Swirling – Review: Diptyque Volutes

By Tara Launched in 2012, Volutes was created by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin who is also the nose behind Diptyque’s tuberose and vanilla fragrances, Do Son and Eau Duelle respectively. Top notes for Volutes are iris flower, honey, tobacco and dried … Continue reading

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People In Perfumeland – Elena Vosnaki Of Perfume Shrine

Today I am honored to have Elena of Perfume Shrine in my People In Perfumeland series. Elena writes her blog since 2005, she is an incredibly accomplished perfume connoisseur with a huge knowledge that she shares with us through articles … Continue reading

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A Roman Secret – Review: Bruno Acampora Musc Oil

By Sandra A secret was passed on to me last year when I was in Rome and silly me did not stop and listen. Sweet words were spoken in hushed tones about this magic elixir that will keep me and … Continue reading

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Monday Question – Are You Easily Seduced To Buy More Than You Intended To?

Do you go perfume shopping with a plan and nothing at all can interfere with that? Are you susceptible to the seductions of a very good sales assistant? Are you easily seduced by actually seeing the bottles and smelling new … Continue reading

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