Tag Archives: Fragrance

Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

This Sunday I hope for peace and quiet (I always do,no great results so far). Other than that, we’ll probably go swimming, weather permitting (kind of the antithesis of peace and quiet, but fun in any case). What are your … Continue reading →

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Sweet Dreams – Review: Xerjoff Casamorati 1888 Lira

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

Xerjoff is notorious for its astronomic prices and focus on luxurious packaging. So I did not actively seek out to try the line, to keep myself from temptation, but somehow samples kept finding me. A phenomenon I have also heard … Continue reading →

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Duchaufour In Bollywood – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro 7

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

The next number in line, Mon Numéro 7, takes us on another journey, this time it is India with its colorful and rich imagery this perfume evokes. L’Artisan says: “The journey continues with a visit deep inside an Indian temple. … Continue reading →

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Honoré des Pres Giveaway Winners!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Here are the lucky winners of our generous Giveaway! The following fifty readers have won a sample set of Honoré des Pres fragrances and will receive their sets directly from the brand located in Paris. Congratulations and thank you so much … Continue reading →

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Highly Efficient – Review: Hermès Hermessence Vétiver Tonka

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have stated before that Vetiver is not necessarily my favorite note, at best I don’t mind it, but I am far from seeking it out. I like it here for example and in Vétiver Tonka I found another scent … Continue reading →

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That Place Within – Review: Amouage Honour Woman

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

Amouage releases a new perfume duo – Honour Woman and Man. I had the good fortune of receiving samples from the company early. As usual, I got it all wrong beforehand. From reading the notes and this review on Ca Fleure Bon, … Continue reading →

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A Cure For All Diseases – Review: Penhaligon’s Anthology Collection Orange Blossom 1976

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

The original Orange Blossom was a perfume from 1976, it has been recreated as part of the Anthology Collection by everybody’s favorite perfumer, Bertrand Duchaufour. (No, I am not being suggestive or even manipulative, why do you ask?) The perfume has been … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Is Wanting To Smell Good Vain?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

Is it just an expression of vanity that we use perfume? Is our obsession with different scents just a way to make ourselves more interesting? Does smelling good equal being self-absorbed? My Answer: Somebody recently accused me of being vain … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

This weekend is Pentecost, Monday is a Holiday too, so a long weekend beckons! 🙂 We are still puttering around our home, doing mini-improvements which turn out to be not so mini after all. This weekend we plan to make … Continue reading →

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A Walk In The Rain – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro 6

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

Let’s see – if I am correct here we have another fruity-floral. Another well done fruity-floral, I might add. It looks as if L’Artisan and Bertrand Duchaufour are out to show the world there is nothing wrong with that genre, … Continue reading →

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