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Roja Dove – An Extraordinary Englishman Part I
It is easy to fall under the charming spell of Roja Dove. Britain’s most prominent perfumer, Roja is on his way to being a legend. The most-quoted perfumer and perfume historian of our time, he lives and breathes his passion … Continue reading
Posted in Roja Dove, Roja Parfums, Travels
Tagged Clive Christian, Fragrance, Harrods, Haute Parfumerie, London, Mitsouko, Perfume, Roja Dove, Roja Parfums
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Luxurious Bargain – Review: Hermès L’Ambre de Merveilles
Lately my perfume habits have changed dramatically. I’ve gone from testing four of five perfumes a day, to craving and wearing a single one for a week or more at a time. That development has it’s positive and negative sides. … Continue reading
Posted in Amber, Fragrance Reviews, Hermès, Musk
Tagged Amber, Ambergris, Fragrance, Hermes, Jean-Claude Ellena, Perfume, Review
54 Comments
Monday Question – How Happy Are You With Your Perfume Collection?
By Tara Are you happy with your collection as it is, or are there changes you’d like to make? Do you feel that you have a good varied range of perfumes for most occasions? Would you like to jettison a … Continue reading
Perfume Shopping Around The World – The Poland Edition
Editor’s Note: Let us welcome Lukas today, who will introduce himself below. By Lukas: Hello to all who travel through the perfume world along with Olfactoria! Nice to see so many perfume enthusiasts in one place. Let me introduce myself: … Continue reading
The Heroine Of Summers Past – Review: Yosh Ginger Ciao
Yosh Han, Californian perfumer extraordinaire, says the name of this perfume, Ginger Ciao, is actually the name of the heroine of a novella she has written. Ginger Ciao, evocative of every overblown female lead somewhere between James Bond and Austin Powers, surely … Continue reading
Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Lily, Spicy, Woods, Ylang Ylang, Yosh
Tagged Coconut, Fragrance, Ginger, Lily, Perfume, Review, Undina, Ylang-Ylang
44 Comments
Monday Question – Would You Like To Work In The Perfume Industry?
Is your dream to become a perfumer yourself? Would you like to start your own brand? Design bottles maybe? Work in perfume retail? Open your own store? Do you see yourself working in the industry in the future? Or are … Continue reading
Posted in Monday Question
Tagged Fragrance, Harrods, London, Monday Question, Perfume, Perfumer
67 Comments
A Smaller Empire – Review: Parfum d’Empire Cuir Ottoman
Leather – I have to say, I love it. That is fairly new for me and therefore I’m still somewhat amazed at the fact. I had good experiences with the Parfum d’Empire line, so to try their leather scent was a must. … Continue reading
Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Iris, Jasmine, Leather, Oriental, Parfum d'Empire, Resins
Tagged Fragrance, Leather, Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, Parfum d'Empire, Perfume, Review
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Smell With Me – Olfactoria’s Travels Turns Two!
Two years ago to the day, I published my first post on this blog. I cringe a bit when I look back over my early efforts, but I don’t change them, because they show the progress I’ve made over time. … Continue reading
Monday Question – Did You Ever Have A Signature Scent?
In your (long-gone) days of normal perfume behaviour, did you have a signature scent? Was there one perfume you have been loyal to for years? Which perfume was part of you for a significant amount of time? If you never had … Continue reading
My Kingdom For This Horse! – Review: Parfum d’Empire Equistrius
I wanted to re-post this review, since Equistrius made a major comeback in my perfume-wearing habits. Over the summer I completely neglected this gem in my collection, because it somehow did not work at all, but now that temperatures are down again, I’m once more reveling in its … Continue reading
Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Iris, Parfum d'Empire
Tagged floral, Fragrance, Iris, Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, Parfum d'Empire, Perfume, Review
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