Tag Archives: Fragrance

Spring Awakening – Review: Hermès Eau de Narcisse Bleu

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Olfactoria

I bought a new bottle of perfume. Well, that should not be too momentous a confession on a perfume blog, but somehow it is. I have been disenchanted with perfume, with blogging,with life in general, it seems lately, and just … Continue reading →

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Mandarin Dream – Review: Hermès Eau de Mandarine Ambrée

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara I adore the darker perfumes in my collection such as Ormonde Woman and Vol de Nuit, but there’s always room for a fragrance that can act as an instant mood enhancer. I can’t imagine a more uplifting aroma … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Valerie Sperrer aka The Cookie Queen Of Australian Perfume Junkies

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Olfactoria

I met Val, today’s willing victim of the People In Perfumeland questionnaire, about a year ago when she visited Vienna. Val is an American who arrived in Austria over twenty years ago via England and Amsterdam. She came here for … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Ever Use Perfume As A Means Of Disguise?

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Olfactoria

Do you use perfume to be someone you are not? Do you take advantage of perfume’s transformative powers to enhance or downplay some of your personality traits? Do you ever play olfactory dress up? My Answer: What a strange question … Continue reading →

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La Primavera – Review: Vero Profumo Mito Voile d’Extrait

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Vero Kern is a woman I would love to meet in person. I admire everything I have read about her. She is obviously extremely intelligent and talented and it would seem that she is also a very gracious … Continue reading →

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Three Private Blends – Review: Tom Ford Oud Fleur, Shanghai Lily and Fleur de Chine

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara First off, I must admit to a bias against the Private Blend Collection, which is Tom Ford’s extensive luxury fragrance line. I know perfumes like Tobacco Vanille and Oud Wood have a lot of fans but they have … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Ramon Monegal Of Ramon Monegal Perfumes

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Olfactoria

I am honored to present the Spanish perfumer Ramón Monegal in today’s People In Perfumeland interview. Monegal has launched his eponymous line in 2012 to great acclaim. Take a look at my review of the entire line here. We know … Continue reading →

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Beginner’s Rose – Review: A Dozen Roses Shakespeare In Love

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Olfactoria

Hello to you at Olfactoria’s Travels. Portia from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse here and so excited to be back guest-writing for Olfactoria’s Travels. Today we are going to look at a decant I bought in a split recently. I … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Have You Been Reading Lately?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Olfactoria

An off-topic question for your today (although you can always recommend a perfume book of course!): Which good book did you read lately? What would you recommend for a suspenseful, harrowing, heart-wrenching or funny read? What genre of books do … Continue reading →

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From Brazil To Amalfi, Around The World With Indult – Mini Reviews

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra I have already introduced you to a new great perfume love of mine – Tihota by Indult. In all honesty, I was weary about trying the other perfumes simply because I was not sure if they could live … Continue reading →

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