Tag Archives: Fragrance

Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

At this time of the year, I always find myself torn between a little sadness at the passing of summer and the prospect of a long, cold winter full of muddy boots and runny noses, and a happiness, a giddiness … Continue reading →

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Luxury In Black – Review: Aroma M Geisha Noire

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

Aroma M, an indie line created by perfumer Maria McElroy is inspired by Japanese Geisha culture. Maria lived in Japan for years and her immersion in the culture is deeply ingrained in her interesting and beautiful work. To make it … Continue reading →

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Rice Pudding – Review: Calé Fragranze d’Autore Dolce Riso

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

A good rice note, or any rice note at that, is hard to find in perfume. There are not many such fragrances around. I adore that note and when I find one it is mostly love. Ormonde Jayne Champaca comes … Continue reading →

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No Boat Rides In Disneyland – Review: Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Vanille

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

One of the four latest releases of Mona di Orios Nombres d’Or collection, Vanille is an atypical vanilla, a spicy ride into the darkest depths of exotic vanilla pods. A must for friends of the unusual gourmand scent. Vanille includes … Continue reading →

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My Halo – Review: By Kilian Love And Tears, Surrender

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Okay, let’s see what we have here – a jasmine soliflore. That is usually grounds for dismissal. Jasmine is loud and often indolic, and even if it is clean and whitest white, it is overbearing and acts like a diva. … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: What Would You Like To Read On Olfactoria’s Travels?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Which perfumes would you love to see a review of? What perfume house does not get enough attention on the blogs, in your opinion? Are there any kinds of features you would like to see more or less of (like … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Fall has arrived. Mornings are decidedly cooler, the air is fresh and bracing, fog is rolling in and taking a while to dissipate. The trees are starting to turn all colors and loose the first leaves. That means heavier perfumes … Continue reading →

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Drill Sergeant – Review: Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Chambre Noire, the dark chamber of a photographer, is the darkest of the three Olfactive Studio perfumes, and maybe the most unusual. “What happens in the darkroom? Mystery. In the darkroom, light is queen and darkness the heir apparent.  Light uses … Continue reading →

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Cocktail Hour In Two Dimensions – Review: Olfactive Studio Still Life

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

Still Life is the brightest and happiest of the three Olfactive Studio perfumes. A woody citrus fragrance, Still Life is – contrary to its name – very effervescent and sparkling, very much alive, very dynamic and full of energy and movement. … Continue reading →

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Reflections – Review: Olfactive Studio Autoportait

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

Over the next three days I am going to review the three new perfumes, Olfactive Studio is launching this week in Paris. I will start with my favorite, Autoportrait. It is probably saying something about my narcissistic tendencies that I am drawn … Continue reading →

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