Tag Archives: Fragrance

Vero Profumo – Review: The Eaux de Parfums And Conclusions

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Vero Profumo offers three extraits, Onda, Rubj and Kiki that I have reviewed in the past weeks, in addition, in 2010, perfumer Vero Kern released three Eau de Parfum versions of the perfumes. They are not just lower concentrations, but completely reworked … Continue reading →

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Dark Times – Review: Parfumerie Générale N°10 Aomassai

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

Aomassai is one of Pierre Guillaume’s masterpieces. Another woody-gourmand, Aomassai is at once a delicious treat and a deep and mysterious – I almost want to say experience – perfume. The name is a bit confusing. The perfume is inspired … Continue reading →

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In My Grandfather’s Den – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Tabac Aurea

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have an ambivalent relationship with the tobacco note. Real tobacco makes me sick. My grandfather used to smoke a lot, cigarettes as well as a pipe. I loved him dearly and miss him to this day, but the aura … Continue reading →

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Hope For The Future – Review: Parfums MDCI Enlèvement Au Serail

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Spurred on by the success of Promesse de l’Aube, I continued my exploration of both Kurkdjian creations and the Parfums MCDI line. I chose Enlèvement au Serail also for its name – Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Abduction from the … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Would You Do In New York City?

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

You have four days in New York – what would you do? Which perfume-related destinations are a must? Where would you eat? What would you want to see? Have you ever been to New York? Are you from the city? … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

I’m permanently tired these days. I feel like I haven’t slept in years (which is kind of true, I did not sleep through the night often since I had my children). Like a bear I would like to prepare for hibernation. … Continue reading →

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Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness – Review: Ginestet Botrytis

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

By Tara  I’m interested in alcohol notes in perfume and heard about Botrytis by Ginestet while sampling the Frapin line. Ginestet is a wine producer that has created three perfumes in collaboration with an unnamed Parisian perfumer. One of the … Continue reading →

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Six Pack – Review: Van Cleef&Arpels Collection Extraordinaire

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

Sitting before me on my desk is a pretty little pack of six scents that form the Van Cleef&Arpels Collection Extraordinaire. Taking on an entire collection is a daunting task, and a time-consuming one. But after I started to make … Continue reading →

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Paris, je t’aime – Review: Vero Profumo Kiki Extrait de Parfum

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

The third sister in Vero Kern’s amazing trio, is Kiki, the intellectual one. Onda and Rubj are very introverted and very extroverted respectively, Kiki occupies the middle ground. She is the brain of the operations, she is level-headed, sensible, but … Continue reading →

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A Walk In The Clouds – Review: Dior La Collection Privée New Look 1947

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

A very good friend told me that New Look 1947 smells the way I look. Something like that is lovely to hear, (Well, I wouldn’t want to be compared to Musc Kublai Khan, but an exclusive Dior? That is a … Continue reading →

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