Tag Archives: Fragrance

Monday Question – What Is The Best Perfume To Make A Good First Impression?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

Which perfume would you wear for a job interview? Which one for a first date? What perfumes are projecting an ideal version of you? How would you like to be seen by others and which perfume smells like that? My … Continue reading →

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Curves – Review: Guerlain Shalimar Ode A La Vanille Sur La Route De Madagascar

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

Guerlain’s ten-word-long flanker to its classic oriental Shalimar, just recently came out as a limited edition. Shalimar is a perfume I like it almost all its many incarnations, and I also own the first Ode a la Vanille, that came … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Colour – Review: Chanel Les Exclusifs Beige

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

My recent run-in with springy white florals in general and Chanel Gardénia in particular, brought my attention to another (off-)white floral in the Les Exclusifs line – Beige. Named after one of Coco Chanel’s (and my) favorite colors, Beige manages … Continue reading →

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Oh Happy Day! – Review: Roja Parfums Scandal Eau de Parfum

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Olfactoria

A perfume called Scandal, a big white floral – that does sound like everything I don’t want. Loud, in your face, scandalous, I can’t help but associate these thoughts with Scandal. But on the other hand, I know Roja Dove’s … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite Leather Perfume?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

Do you like leather perfumes? Do you enjoy the slightly rough and tough image of many leather perfumes? Which one is a must try in your opinion? Which house does leather best? What is your absolute favorite in this category? … Continue reading →

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Hospitals And Holidays – Review: A Lab On Fire L’Anonyme And Sweet Dreams 2003

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

I’ll say it right up front: While I was intrigued by A Lab On Fire’s latest offering What We Do In Paris Is Secret, I was a bit disappointed by the other two perfumes in the line. L’Anonyme ou OP-1475-A … Continue reading →

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Angstgegner – Review: Nasomatto Nuda

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Olfactoria

While I love the English language, German has some great words, the title of this post is one of them. Angstgegner means most feared opponent and jasmine is surely my most feared opponent when it comes to perfume. But facing … Continue reading →

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A Visit At Jo Loves In London – And A Giveaway!

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Olfactoria

My dear friend and loyal reader M., known around the blogosphere as Lady Jane Grey, was kind enough to share her account of her recent visit to the Jo Malone showroom in London. Let’s welcome M. and thank her for … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Slow Burner Perfumes?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Which perfumes took you ages to “get”? Are there fragrances you only liked at first but then developed over time in to full blown love? Do you find that you end up wearing these perfumes even more than … Continue reading →

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When Every Leaf Is A Flower – My Top Perfume Picks For Fall

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Olfactoria

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” -Albert Camus I love the fall season. That is a relatively recent development though. In previous, unenlightened (read: pre-perfumania) times, I didn’t particularly care for the sadness of nature’s involution, … Continue reading →

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