Tag Archives: Gourmand

Girly Guerlain – Review: Guerlain French Kiss and Eau de Lingerie

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara I consider my style to be more feminine than girly. I enjoy collecting jewellery, wearing dresses and painting my nails, however I’m adverse to anything cutesy and the colour I’m probably least drawn to is pink. French Kiss … Continue reading →

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Sweet Memories – Review: Aftelier Perfumes Fig

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Olfactoria

Heya Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia with you from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse. About 2 years ago I had a dinner party and afterwards we sniffed some frags. I had hand picked 6 and wanted everyone to try one at … Continue reading →

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Salud! – Review: Carner Barcelona El Born

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Why haven’t I been to Barcelona? There’s really no excuse. I would love to take in the Gaudi architecture, visit the Picasso Museum and wander along Las Ramblas. Thanks to Carner Barcelona, I now have another destination in … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Trio – Review: En Voyage Perfumes Souvenir de Chocolat Indigo Vanilla, Captured in Amber and Café Cacao

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Shelley Waddington, the super talented perfumer behind En Voyage Perfumes, won many new fans last year with her stunning, vintage-inspired scent Zelda.   This year her collection of three chocolate based perfumes “Souvenir de Chocolat” has already won … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Offering – Review: Etat Libre d’Orange Fils de Dieu

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara The full title of this fragrance is Fils de Dieu, du Riz et des Agrumes which translates as “Son of God, rice and citrus”. It was created by Ralf Schwieger and launched in 2012. The note list appears … Continue reading →

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Woods and Waffles – Review: Dries Van Noten par Frédéric Malle, Editions de Parfums

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Dries Van Noten par Frédéric Malle is the first fragrance in a new collection by Editions de Parfums. Frédéric Malle’s aim with this departure from the main line is “to translate into scents the world of people he … Continue reading →

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All The Sweet Things – Profumum Roma Mini-Reviews

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

I always ignored Profumum Roma when in a perfume store for the simple reason that there were just too many bottles. Thirty identical flacons in a row – too intimidating, too much effort needed, too easy to pass up in … Continue reading →

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Chasing Chaste Vanilla In Venice – Review: Santa Maria Novella Vaniglia

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Olfactoria

When I came into the pretty Santa Maria Novella store in Venice, having dragged my partially protesting family (for the record: The Husband was very supportive of my fragrant shenanigans) across the city in the heat, I knew I would … Continue reading →

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Three Mangoes With A Twist – Review: Jo Loves Mango Nectar, A Shot Of Thai Lime Over Mango And A Shot Of Oud Over Mango

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Olfactoria

Do you like mangoes as much as I do? The taste of a ripe, juicy mango is among the best things ever for me. Sprinkled with a bit of pepper and a squirt of lime juice, a mango is a … Continue reading →

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Carrie, Springtime And I – Review: Jul Et Mad Stilettos On Lex

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra When I first smelled Jul et Mad’s Stilettos on Lex I actually giggled. Strange reaction to have, but truth be told, it was a giggle of joy at having the opportunity to smell such a beautiful perfume and … Continue reading →

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