Tag Archives: Fragrance

Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On – Review: Guerlain Rose Barbare

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Olfactoria

Rose Barbare is part of the L’Art et la Matière line, but it stands out, together with Cruel Gardènia as the only floral in the line. My favorites (Angelique Noire, Cuir Beluga and Tonka Imperiale are traditional Guerlainesque gourmand-orientals. Not … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Oriental, Rose, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Perfumes And Movies – A Blogging Project

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Olfactoria

When I was asked to participate in this blogging project with Eyeliner on a Cat, Persolaise and Fragrant Moments, I thought that it would be easy to match perfumes to actresses. Boy, was I wrong! I had a very hard … Continue reading →

Posted in Armani Privé, Fragrance Reviews, Histoires de Parfums, Ormonde Jayne, Vero Profumo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 39 Comments

The Swan – Review: Huitième Art Myrrhiad

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh was what the three wise men brought to the baby Jesus in his manger. They were the most precious gifts of the time and although that may have changed over the centuries, I still would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Huitième Art, Myrrh, Resins, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Security Blanket – Review: Guerlain Tonka Impériale

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

I love Guerlain, I love gourmands, I love the L’Art et la Matière line, so Tonka Impériale was a slam-dunk for me. One of those rare perfumes you know you will love just by reading about them. Tonka Impériale was … Continue reading →

Posted in Benzoin, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Honey, Oriental, Resins, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 48 Comments

Soft Focus – Review: Histoires de Parfums Blanc Violette

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

Falling in love with something (or someone at that) can come as a total surprise. Blanc Violette was chosen for trial for the sole reason that is has a name I am able to remember easily within the number-centric canon … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Histoires de Parfums, Powdery, Vanilla, Violet, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Monday Question – What Role Would You like To Play In The Fragrance Industry?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Olfactoria

Do you sometimes dream of being a perfumer? Would you like to be creative director of a particular brand? Would you like a role behind the scenes or are you happy as a connoisseur and consumer? My Answer: I never dream of … Continue reading →

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Where Is Heaven? – Turns Out It Is In Belgium!

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

This post was published last year, when almost nobody saw it. I thought it would be a good time to refresh your memory, and publish it again in slightly updated form, since my Bottle of the Month for March came … Continue reading →

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The Star-Trek Amber – Review: Amouage Opus VI

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have withstood the siren song of Amouage’s Opus line fairly well until now. Although I like especially Opus I and Opus III just fine, I have not yet been tempted to acquire a full 100ml bottle so far. Now there … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Amouage, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Leather, Resins, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 52 Comments

Stunning – Review: Roja Parfums Unspoken Extrait de Parfum

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

Unspoken was part of the triology of scents Roja Dove launched in 2007. A floral (Scandal), an oriental (Enslaved) and a chypre (Unspoken). There are more perfumes in the line by now (Aoud, Diaghilev, Danger, Innuendo, Reckless, Dazed and Confused. Okay those last … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Roja Dove, Roja Parfums | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 49 Comments

Because We Love Nice Things – Review: Guerlain Cuir Beluga

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have already spoken about my infatuation with Guerlain’s L’Art et la Matière line and trying Cuir Beluga did absolutely nothing to dispel that particular obsession, on the contrary, Cuir Beluga charmed its way into my heart and onto my … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Leather, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 59 Comments