Tag Archives: Fragrance

Round And Glowing – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Carnal Flower

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have been working up to this perfume for some time. Tuberose – a note previously shunned has made itself a comfortable spot in my heart by now, by way of several beautiful perfumes, like Mona di Orio Tubéreuse, Aftelier Cepes&Tuberose and By … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 72 Comments

The Pink League – L’Artisan Jour de Fete And Drole De Rose

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

There is a time and a place for pink. Pink, the quintessential girly color speaks to women in a special way. Many of us have worn this color, or been made to wear it, we loved or hated it. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Powdery, Rose, Vanilla, Violet | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 26 Comments

Enchanted Forest – Review: Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Woman

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

Ormonde Jayne is one of the most accessible and wearable lines out there. They offer a great discovery set that every card-carrying Perfumista owns or covets, and their scents are lovely, well-made, friendly and pretty throughout. I like the florals, … Continue reading →

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Temptation Calling – Review: By Kilian Cruel Intentions, Tempt Me

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

In this By Kilian release – part of the original six perfumes of the L’Oeuvre Noire collection – oud, also known as agarwood, is the star. There is no real agarwood in Cruel Intentions, but rather an agarwood accord, meaning … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Fragrant Resolutions For The New Year?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Olfactoria

What do you want to do differently this year? Are you happy with your collection? Do you want to down-size or stock up? Do you have any New Year’s resolutions concerning your perfume hobby? My Answer: My biggest resolution this … Continue reading →

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The Best Of 2011 – My Favorite Perfumes Of The Year

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

I love to read lists. I adore it, in fact and the end of a year always brings many a good list to savor. But I don’t particularly like making lists. That is because I always, and I mean always, forget … Continue reading →

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Bodyguard – Review: Tom Ford Private Blend Tobacco Vanille

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tobacco Vanille is another one perfect for cold weather. Like an additional layer of clothing, Tobacco Vanille manages to make me feel warm, cozy, toasty and snug, no matter what temperature. But that is not all, this perfume has additional … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Vacation – Mini Reviews

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

We are staying in the cottage for the week. A vacation from daily drudgery and routines. No work, no Kindergarten, no important stuff. No perfume? Ha, inconceivable. No, don’t worry, where I go, there will always be perfume. I assembled … Continue reading →

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Beauty Lies In Simple Things – Review: By Kilian Rose Oud

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

As you can imagine, three fragrances with oud in their name have not been very high on my to try list, but since I have dived head-first into Kilian Hennessy’s opus and liked, no, loved what I found there and … Continue reading →

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Il Profumo Dell’Anima – Review: La Via Di Profumo Balsamo Della Mecca

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

When it is cold outside, so cold that you see your breath in little plumes in front of you, so cold that you wish for another layer of clothing or three, so cold that you bury your hands in your … Continue reading →

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