Tag Archives: Guerlain

Something Old And Something New – Review: Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune And Lys Soleia

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

The Aqua Allegoria line of Guerlain is more (but unfortunately sometimes less) than a collection of starter scents. Intended for summer wear, Aqua Allegoria features light and sprightly perfumes, some are in the permanent line, some fade out after a season, depending … Continue reading →

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Guet Apens Giveaway Winner Announced!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

Many, many of you who participated in the giveaway stated that they would wish that Guet-Apens (or Attrape Coeur at least) would come back.This beautiful perfume is apparently missed by many, those who know and those who only read about … Continue reading →

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My Preciousss – Review: Guerlain Mon Precieux Nectar

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Olfactoria

Mon Precieux Nectar has a very luxurious past. Once released in a limited edition of only 35 bottles (albeit one litre extrait fountains made of baccarat crystal) it has been the coveted object of collectors everywhere, but only a few … Continue reading →

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Bottle Of The Month – May And A Giveaway

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Olfactoria

My birthday bottle was Dior La Collection Privée Patchouli Impérial, as the constant reader already knows (the review will be up on Tuesday) but there was a regular monthly bottle as well: Guerlain Guet-Apens (Attrape Coeur) – beautiful, elegant, very … Continue reading →

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Sweet Child Of Mine – Review: Guerlain Myrrhe&Délires

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Olfactoria

The newest release in the highly coveted (by me) and exclusive L’Art et la Matière line, called Myrrhe et Délires, Myrrh and Delusions, does not strike me as delusional, nor is it inducing any delusions on the part of the wearer … Continue reading →

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Arabian Nights – Review: Guerlain Songe d’un Bois d’Eté, Rose Nacrée de Désert and Encens Mythique d’Orient

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

I am inordinately happy about the fact that I managed to get my little Guerlain-crazy mitts on the latest trio of exclusive Eaux de Parfums. This time Guerlain made it even harder for us fans, since those three perfumes are … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Is… April Giveaway Winner Announced

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

Thank you all for participating in the April giveaway for two 2.5ml samples of Cuir de Lancome and Cuir Beluga. I loved reading about your various indiscretions, and take solace in the fact that my own rule breaking is no … Continue reading →

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Un Jour, Un Parfum – Review: Guerlain Muguet

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

On May 1st it is traditional in France to give a small bouquet of lily of the valley. In Paris, you go to Guerlain and give your beloved a bottle of the yearly issued, strictly limited Muguet Eau de Toilette. … Continue reading →

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Bottle Of The Month – April And A Giveaway

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Olfactoria

The bottle for the month of April came from the beautiful Belgian haven/heaven of perfume called Place Vendome. Guerlain Cuir Beluga is such an elegant and comforting as well as comfortable scent, I just had to have it. Since Cuir Beluga … Continue reading →

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Perfume On Mount Olympus – Scenting The Greek Goddesses

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Guest Writer Alexandra Editor’s Note: Please let us welcome regular reader Alexandra, who graciously agreed to write a post on scenting Greek Goddesses. Alexandra is a museum professional and lives in London.  A few weeks ago Birgit offered some … Continue reading →

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