Tag Archives: Fragrance

In The Circle Of Trust – My Top Five Perfumes (For Now)

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Olfactoria

The original title of this post was: “What remains when the wild frenzy ends.” But then I thought about Robert DeNiro’s character in Meet the Parents, who maintained a Circle of Trust, wherein only a very select few trusted individuals … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Your Ideal Perfume: Give Me Your Brief, Please!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Olfactoria

I’m sure you have often dreamed of the one, the ideal perfume. The scent that you would make for yourself if you could. Let’s play today, let’s be creative directors for a day: Give me your perfume brief. What should … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Fiction – Book Review: Aphrodesia by John Oehler

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Jordan River In the flickering light of a hundred oil lamps, Balquees stood in her bath trying to conceal her anxiety from the servant girls washing her. … “We have come prepared, my queen.” Stepping forward, the vizier produced … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria Is Pretty Angry – Review: Chanel 1932

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Olfactoria

When I smelled 1932 for the first time last week, it was with high expectations. It is a Chanel after all and the reviews I have read so far had been positive. Unfortunately I went away from the boutique disappointed. … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is The Most Uplifting Perfume You Know?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Olfactoria

Winter is here. Everything is grey in grey (at least in the northern hemisphere). When it is cold and dreary outside, which perfumes lift your mood? Which scents make you happy? What perfume acts as the perfect antidote to the … Continue reading →

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Perfume News – By Kilian Asian Tales Flower Of Immortality

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Olfactoria

Luxury “niche” house By Kilian is releasing a third perfume in the Asian Tales line (there are also the L’Oeuvre Noire, Arabian Nights and In The Garden Of Good And Evil collections). The first two releases have been the greatest … Continue reading →

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A Ghost Poetic – Review: Carner Barcelona Rima XI

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Olfactoria

A perfume inspired by a poem… I’m all for that. This is a combination of two things that manages easily to tug on my heartstrings and in this case it does so incredibly beautifully and effciently. Consider me swooning. Let … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Has Your Taste In Perfume Changed?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Have you noticed that your taste in perfume has evolved over time? Did you start out liking one type of perfume and ended up liking something very different? Are you pleased with the progression? Can you think of … Continue reading →

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Perfume News – L’Artisan Parfumeur Brings Back Two Spring Favorites

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Olfactoria

L’Artisan Parfumeur’s spring limited edition releases are a much-anticipated event among perfume aficionados. This March, there will be two fragrances re-released from the brand archives, both much-loved and much-requested: Ananas Fizz and Côte d’Amour. Ananas Fizz – Eau de Toilette Ananas Fizz … Continue reading →

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Springtime In Tokyo – Review: Guerlain Un Ville, Un Parfum Tokyo

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Olfactoria

Editor’s Note: I’m glad to welcome Sandra again with a review of another Guerlain. She took us to China last time, see her review of Guerlain’s Shanghai, now we get to travel with her to gorgeous Japan in springtime. Enjoy! … Continue reading →

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