Tag Archives: Fragrance

Olfactoria’s Sales and Swap Page Added

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

At the top you will find a new tab leading to my sales page. There are quite a few bottles in my collection that I feel have no longer a place the, downsizing to what I am really wearing regularly is the … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: What Do You Do With Your Fragrant Regrets?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Have you ever bought a perfume and later realized it was a mistake? What did you do then? Sold it on ebay or elsewhere online? Swapped it? Gave it to someone as a gift? Pretended it didn’t exist and move on? My … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

I went to a fourth birthday party this week, where my older son was invited to celebrate with his Kindergarten buddies. An event with ten perma-screaming and madly hopping kindergartners is not something I would recommend to anyone who values life. Aside … Continue reading →

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Where Is The Freak? – Review: Illamasqua Freak

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

Illamasqua is a British cosmetics line, their motto is “Make up for the Alter Ego”.  The line was founded by Make up Artist extraordinaire Alex Box, and is devoted to high quality products in all (and I mean each and … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Sweet Jasmine – Review: Parfums MDCI Promesse De L’Aube

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

The only scent by Parfums MDCI I have tried previously was La Belle Hèlène by Bertrand Duchaufour, which I tried for obvious reasons (it’s a Duchaufour!). Other than that, Parfums MDCI seemed to be one of those lines to better … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Jasmine, Oriental, Parfums MDCI | Tagged , , , , , , | 23 Comments

“I have nothing to say and I’m saying it!” – Mini-Reviews

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

I usually review mostly perfumes I like, that move me somehow, or that compell me to try them again and again, even if I don’t love them. Then there are also reviews now and then about perfumes I hate, most … Continue reading →

Posted in Eau d'Italie, Fragrance Reviews, Huitième Art, Mona di Orio, Montale, Parfum d'Empire, Parfumerie Generale, Tauer Perfumes, Worth, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

Buzz Lightyear And Clark Kent – Review: Tom Ford Private Blend Amber Absolute

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Somebody called me the Queen of Amber once, and while I am honored, and it is very true that I love the note, I feel that I still have a long way to go to deserve that title, but I … Continue reading →

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A Night To Remember – Review: Vero Profumo Rubj Extrait de Parfum

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

I knew about Vero Kern for years and was always fascinated by her story. The fact that she followed her dream rather late in life, is very encouraging and shows that it is really worth pursuing what you want. I didn’t try … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Vero Profumo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 50 Comments

One Year Of Fragrant Travelling – Olfactoria’s Travels’s First Birthday

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

One year ago today, my first post appeared to an audience of nine people. I still wonder how those other seven that were neither my husband nor myself, ever found it. Now 450 posts and over 150 000 pageviews later, … Continue reading →

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Chicago, Illinois – Review: Le Labo Baie Rose 26

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

Baie Rose 26 is exclusive to the city of Chicago and the most recent release in the Le Labo line. Baie Rose means pink pepper in French. But I believe that name is also a play with words, because rose, the flower … Continue reading →

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