Tag Archives: Fragrance

People In Perfumeland – Maria McElroy Of Aroma M

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Olfactoria

Maria McElroy is the creator of Aroma M, a line of perfumes inspired by the art and culture of Japan. Maria is an artist (she studied painting) and lived in Japan for seven years, where she not only met her … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite Vanilla Perfume?

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Olfactoria

It’s favorites time again! This time around I want to know all about your favorite vanilla perfume. (Look here for reader’s favorite Rose, White Floral, Incense, Musk, Tropical Floral, Leather and Citrus perfumes.) Which one is your secret vanilla weapon? Do … Continue reading →

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Chasing Chaste Vanilla In Venice – Review: Santa Maria Novella Vaniglia

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Olfactoria

When I came into the pretty Santa Maria Novella store in Venice, having dragged my partially protesting family (for the record: The Husband was very supportive of my fragrant shenanigans) across the city in the heat, I knew I would … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Attitude to Skank In Perfume?

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara How do you feel about perfumes featuring sweaty cumin, indolic florals, beastly musks and animalic ouds? What are your favourite skanky perfumes? Do you love an all out skank-fest or do you prefer something with just a touch of naughtiness? Do you have reservations … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Bliss On Italian Shores – A Quick Buon Giorno!

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Olfactoria

I am still lounging by the pool while writing this, but I wanted to share my blissed out state of perfumed contentment with all of you. On our trip to Venice (more about all of it to follow once I’m … Continue reading →

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A Tuscan Retreat Part II – The City Of Florence

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra During our recent vacation in Tuscany we managed to spend a whole day in Florence. We parked the car up on the Piazzale Michelangelo and were greeted with the most stunning view of the city right beneath us. … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Have You Been On A Perfume Quest?

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Have you undertaken a long and exhaustive search in order to fill a particular gap in your perfume collection? What kind of fragrance were you hunting for? What perfumes did you try along the way? What was the … Continue reading →

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Read Up On The Le Labo City Exclusives – Available Worldwide For One Month Only

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Olfactoria

Le Labo has us coveting the city exclusives, since for most of the time they are what they say they are: exclusive to their city of origin. For the third time now, Le Labo relax their own rules and let … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Portia Turbo Of Australian Perfume Junkies

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Olfactoria

Portia Turbo of Australian Perfume Junkies is to Perfumeland, what color is to a rainbow. She is loud, fun and simply adorable. She is also generous, warm-hearted and a fabulous writer. Let’s give the stage to the fabulous Miss Portia! … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Do You Choose A Perfume?

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Olfactoria

How do you go about searching for a new scent? Do you stalk the blogs and online stores? Do you go for scented expeditions at department stores and specialty shops? Are you inspired by advertisements? Do you look for particular … Continue reading →

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