Tag Archives: Fragrance

Sharing The (Perfume-) Love – A Care Package From America

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

My son calls her the “nice American Lady who must be very rich” and he is right. Dee is a very rich woman indeed when it comes to generosity and friendship. Last week another big package arrived and had me … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Iris? – Review And Rant: Chanel 28 La Pausa

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

In iris I have found a note I truly love. Its complicated range, its versatility, its many incarnations and interpretations that are all united by one descriptor – elegance – has made me a fan of this note. Have I … Continue reading →

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Conversion – Review: Puredistance M

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

Initially I was not terribly interested in Puredistance’s third perfume, a release clearly geared towards men. Created by Roja Dove in 2010, the fragrance comes in a matte grey flacon that evokes metal, its box is black and grey, it … Continue reading →

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A Reaction From The Founder Of Puredistance

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

I recently recounted my visit together with a friend to the Puredistance Perfume Lounge in Vienna.  Today I received a comment by Jan Ewoud Vos, the CEO and founder of Puredistance. I wanted to publish his input here, because I … Continue reading →

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Amuse Bouche – Review: Guerlain Iris Ganache

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

I love Guerlain. But when it comes to attempting to review one of their perfumes, I am having the hardest time. I dither around, wear it for weeks, trying to get it right. I am afraid of saying something stupid, of not … Continue reading →

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Olfactory Bliss – Why I Love Perfume So Much

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

I love perfume. That comes as no big surprise I bet, considering this is a perfume blog. But why? Why is it that I (and all of you, I dare say) love perfume so much. So much so that we … Continue reading →

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Clothes For Elves – Review: The Different Company Bois d’Iris

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

For somebody who is already a fan of Jean-Claude Ellena’s work,  The Different Company will come up sooner or later. For Perfumistas on a budget (and I don’t know any who are not in some way or other) it is often rather later. So … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: Do You Layer Your Perfumes?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you ever layer fragrances? Why? What is your most inspired combination to date? Did you ever create a hot mess when layering two less compatible scents? My Answers: I layer fragrances from time to time when I feel experimental or … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

Sunday again! I am spent! as Austin Powers would say. Too bad my children don´t realize that Sundays are for resting and recuperating from a stressful week, they carry on as if it were any old day, the little rogues, … Continue reading →

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Puredistance Perfume Lounge Vienna – A Visit

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

My friend and fellow perfume lover E., who lives in London, was here on a visit for a few, short days and of course we grabbed the opportunity to make an appointment at the noble Puredistance Perfume Lounge, that is … Continue reading →

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