Tag Archives: Fragrance

Individualist – Review: Chanel Les Exclusifs N°18

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

N°18 is surely the most unusual and daring among the Les Exclusifs fragrances. While the others are mostly wonderful, they are not exactly groundbreaking in their conception, but excellent examples of certain styles (e.g. The Fresh Green One: Bel Respiro, The Classic … Continue reading →

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Closer To Heaven – Review: SoOud Ouris Parfum Nectar And Eau Fine

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

The niche line SoOud was launched in 2010 by perfumer Stephane Humbert Lucas, who is also the brain and nose behind Nez á Nez. I never felt particularly moved to explore this line, because, frankly, the name irks me. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Iris, Oriental, SoOud | Tagged , , , , , , | 48 Comments

Hot Town, Summer in the City – The Candy Perfume Boy Summer Special at Perfume Lovers London

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara One of the very brightest and best new perfume blogs to pop-up in Perfumeland over the last year is The Candy Perfume Boy. With a mix of razor-sharp wit and insightful reviews, the posts are as entertaining as … Continue reading →

Posted in Annick Goutal, By Tara, Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fruity, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Puredistance, Thierry Mugler, Tuberose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 34 Comments

Chandler Burr’s S01E02 Revealed And Announcement of S01E03

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Olfactoria

Chander Burr revealed the second blind sniff perfume S01E02 today and it is Mugler Cologne. You can see the video with Chandler Burr and Katie Puckrik here: OpenSkyReveal I feel extremely smug as this is exactly the perfume I thought … Continue reading →

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I Feel Pretty, Oh So Pretty – Review: Parfums MDCI Rose de Siwa

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Olfactoria

Sometimes all you need is prettiness. Sometimes all the deep and dark and complicated perfumes are just not right and all you want for now is to be found in something, well, pink. If you want the smell and feel … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite White Floral?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Olfactoria

Do you like white floral perfumes? Do you prefer jasmine, tuberose or gardenia, ylang-ylang, orange blossom or muguet? What white floral is a must try in your opinion? Which house does them best? What is your absolute favorite in this … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Jasmine, Monday Question, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang | Tagged , , , , , , , | 86 Comments

Séville à l’aube Launch – Bertrand Duchaufour and Denyse Beaulieu at L’Artisan Parfumeur, London

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara What a wonderful man Bertrand Duchaufour is… If he doesn’t have a fan club already I’ll consider starting one. But before I start gushing let’s set the scene… You will probably have heard of the new L’Artisan Parfumeur … Continue reading →

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Coming Up Roses – Review: Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Olfactoria

A recent Monday Question brought to light a wealth of your suggestions for rose perfumes for me to try and try I did. Dozens of samples later, a few wonderful, many nice, many more not so great, one in particular … Continue reading →

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The Power Of Transformation – Review: Serge Lutens Tubéreuse Criminelle

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Olfactoria

It would be no exaggeration if I said that there was a time when I considered Tubéreuse Criminelle to be my arch enemy. It stood for everything I did not like. Tuberose – that note alone was enough, once upon … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Serge Lutens, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , | 57 Comments

Monday Question – Are You Still Looking For The One?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Olfactoria

Are you looking for that one special perfume? The one fragrance that is totally you? A signature scent to grow old with? Or did you give up on that notion, if you ever entertained it? Are you looking for a … Continue reading →

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