Tag Archives: Fragrance

Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

I feel like I really need a vacation, and soon. Only a few more weeks to go until we go to Italy. Until then I am dreaming of something like this: I spent a week on Lake Tahoe once and … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria on Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am guest posting on Perfume Smellin´Things again today. It’s gets smoldering… 😉 See you over there! Picture source: banner borrowed from perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com, thank you!

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Indian Art – Review: Art Collection by Jacomo #08

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

Comfort scents have a season. A few times a year I get the urge to feel comforted and cozied by perfume. Mostly when the actual seasons change, I have my cuddly gourmand phases. Jo Malone Sweet Milk, Odin 01 Sunda, Lostmarc’h Lann-Ael … Continue reading →

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A Question Of Sanity – Review: Parfum d’Empire Yuzu Fou

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

The journey through the empires that Marc-Antoine Corticchiato creates olfactory equivalents of, in his line Parfum d’Empire, goes on today to modern Japan. Urban nature in the 21st century is what Yuzu Fou wants to communicate. The journey continues, because … Continue reading →

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No Mon Numéro Yet – But A Sale!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

Still no sign of the new Mon Numéro Collection that was promised to launch online yesterday. But in better news the summer sale has started at L’Artisan Parfumeur. For example the pure perfume of Mure Et Musc by Bertrand Duchaufour … Continue reading →

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A Few Impartial Thoughts – Review: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Oesel

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

Xerjoff Oesel – nothing drew me towards this. I don’t like the name (it sounds really stupid in German, don’t you think Lady Jane Grey, Georgy and all who speak the language? I know it is a Baltic island, but still…) and … Continue reading →

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Budding Beauty – Review: Parfumerie Générale Drama Nuui

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Jasmine is heady. Jasmine is cloying. Jasmine is over the top. Jasmine induces a headache. Jasmine is annoying. Jasmine is overwhelming. Jasmine is loud. Jasmine is not for me. But… You know me, I have certain preconceptions, certain likes and … Continue reading →

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L’Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro Collection Is Launching Online Today!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

From today the Mon Numéro Collection by Bertrand Duchaufour is available online at L’Artisan Parfumeur! Here is my overview with mini-reviews of all the perfumes. And here are the more in-depth reviews of a few of the line. N°1 — N°6 … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures – Review: Odin 01 Sunda (formerly Nomad)

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Sometimes something that simply smells good is all I want and all I need. There is a time and a place for complicated perfumes, fragrances that demand attention, that make you work at guessing notes, paying attention to their development … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Consciously Avoid Some Perfume Houses?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you stay away from some houses on purpose? Do you keep away from very expensive (or morally questionable) brands? Do you skirt temptation consciously? My Answer: Yes, I tried to stay away from some houses (notice the past tense?) … Continue reading →

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