Tag Archives: Fragrance

Biased Amber – Review: Armani Privé Ambre Orient

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Armani Privé issued a trilogy of perfumes early this year under the title La Collection des Mille et une Nuits. Ambre Orient, Rose d’Arabie and Oud Royal. I was raiding my sample box for amber scents, a passion sparked by Ambre … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On The Road – London Day Four

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

Yesterday evening was amazing! I had the good fortune to smell and hear all about L’Artisan Parfumeur in their London boutique at Covent Garden. This deserves its own post, so please check back to see lots of photos and my … Continue reading →

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With Grace – Review: Hermes Kelly Calèche

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

I resisted Kelly Calèche for a long time because I do not like leather. Leather makes me nauseous, actually. I really can not tolerate it without serious discomfort, which naturally makes me weary of anything with that note. For example as lovely … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On The Road – London Day Three

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

Yesterday Harrods with all its fragrant delights was on my schedule. First my friend E. and I went to the fifth floor where Roja Dove’s Haute Parfumerie is located. A beautiful boutique filled to the brim with the best of … Continue reading →

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Picture Perfect – Perfume Portrait At Ormonde Jayne

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was a bit nervous when I entered Ormonde Jayne’s Mayfair boutique on Monday, but a soon as I introduced myself to the lovely Natalie, store manager and utterly lovely person, I was at ease and ready to enjoy the … Continue reading →

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What The World Needs Now – Review: Swarovski Aura

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Swarovksi released (in broadest possible distribution) its first fragrance, called Aura on April 1. (April’s Fools Day? A possible sign?) Dutiful (and curious) blogger that I am, I went to the flagship store in Vienna on the first day of availability to … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria on The Road – London Day Two

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am so tired! In perfect, untypically bright and sunny weather my friend, who lives in London and I went about sniffing to our hearts content today. We started out at Les Senteurs at Elizabeth Street in Belgravia. I knew … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Ideal Perfume-Shopping Destination?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

Since I am in London this week, the Monday question is: Where do you want to shop for perfume? What is the best city? What is your dream destination when it comes to immersing yourself in as much perfume as … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On The Road – London Day One

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

I landed in London this afternoon to extraordinarily beautiful, unseasonally warm weather. We checked in at the lovely Dukes Hotel in St James After unpacking M (my husband) and I went to a pub to meet our friends, who live … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

Off to London today! The kids are with the Grandparents. I am a nervous wreck. Other than that, all is well. I will try to keep a kind of perfumed travelogue to let you in on my scented adventures, also there are … Continue reading →

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