Tag Archives: Fragrance

If Only You Could Bottle It – Christmas For Perfume Nerds

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

I saw this little video and thought this might be a short and sweet message for today – perfume people understand. Have a lovely day!

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Merry Christmas – Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

In Austria, Christmas Eve is the big day. Like the British Royal Family, Austrians celebrate on the evening of the 24th.  My SotD will in all probability be Puredistance I, my go-to celebration perfume. So I wish you a very … Continue reading →

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What To Wear For The Holidays – My Favorite Festive Perfumes

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

The next days are full of celebrations and festive events for most of us. A special occasion calls for a special perfume. Here are a few suggestions of my favorite festive fragrances to wear for the upcoming Holiday celebrations. Parfumerie … Continue reading →

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Back To The Future – Review: Serge Lutens Feminité du Bois

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

In science-fictions books or movies time travel is a regular occurrence. Do you know those scenes when the protagonist visits his younger self to give some essential advice that eventually saves the world? Well, if I had the chance to give … Continue reading →

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Oh Tannenbaum! – A Blogging Event

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tara and I have been invited to take part in this year’s Holiday Blogging Project called Oh Tannenbaum! The idea is to investigate perfumes inspired by trees and wood. This is a genre I like a lot, but it has … Continue reading →

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Challenges – Review: Parfum d’Empire Aziyadé And Fougère Bengale

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Parfum d’Empire is a line where I have found many perfumes to love. It is well-edited, it offers something for everyone, but not everything can be right for me. These two, Aziyadé and Fougère Bengale present challenges to me. I … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Ever Experience Perfume Fatigue?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you have phases when you just don’t want to smell anything? When you have enough of new things? When all you crave is something tried and true? Familiar and loved? Are you always in the mood for perfume? Or … Continue reading →

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Space For The Spirit – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Incense Pure

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

Incense, for any Catholic, is first and foremost associated with a church service (Comme des Garcons Avignon or Heeley Cardinal). But that is not the only possible incarnation of the note, some incense pefumes do not evoke holy halls, but … Continue reading →

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A Big Hug From A Good Friend – Review: Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Musc

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Musks can be a tricky business. They can be too clean, evoking room spray, dryer sheets and fresh laundry. They can be too dirty, evoking sweaty armpits and Mongolian leaders including their horses. Or they can be too big (molecular … Continue reading →

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Silence Fraught With Tension – Review: Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs01

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was seeking out a sample of Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs01 for its basmati rice note. I love a rice note in perfume, it is not often found. I like Ormonde Jayne Champaca and Calè Fragranze d’Autore Dolce Riso, but perfumes … Continue reading →

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