Tag Archives: Hermes

Lavender Licorice Lament – Review: Hermès Hermessence Brin de Réglisse

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

UPDATE Nov 2014: I have to eat my words here, the Lavender Licorice Lament has turned into a Lovesong in the meantime. A new (rave) review is very much in order. Until then, please know that I know now that … Continue reading →

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Giveaway Winner Announced

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Olfactoria

Thank you all for participating in the recent giveaway. I assigned a number to each of your comments and let random.org do the work. A 1ml sample of La Femme Bleue and a 5ml sample of Hermes Santal Massoia go … Continue reading →

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Bottle Of The Month – January And February And A Giveaway

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Olfactoria

My resolution for the coming year in fragrance is that I am allowed to purchase one bottle a month, and only one I had a crush on for more than a month. In this series of monthly posts, I will … Continue reading →

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Forest In The Mist – Review: Hermes Hermessence Santal Massoia

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have a soft spot for Jean-Claude Ellena and his creations. They were among my first loves and I wore and loved his minimalistic pieces of art long before I evolved towards a broader appreciation of perfume and learned to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Hermès, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 54 Comments

What’s New…

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

I didn’t manage to get a normal Weekend Link Love post together this week, circumstances conspired against me. I’m sorry. Instead I just want to recount my week a little bit, since it was a very good week perfume-wise, since … Continue reading →

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Perfume As Medicine – Sleepless Nights, Aches And Pains And More

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

We all know perfume is powerful and that is why we love it. Perfume is able to conjure memories, to evoke feelings, to influence moods. Perfume is a force to be reckoned with. Nothing works better at making us happy, … Continue reading →

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Water Of Wonders- Review: Hèrmes Eau de Merveilles

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

Water of Wonders, Eau de Merveilles has an excellent name, an unusual bottle (by Serge Mansau) and is an unusual perfume. It is meant to showcase an unusual ingredient as well – Ambergris. Ambergris is a secretion of the sperm whale, it floats … 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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Flowers In Space – Review: Hermessence Vanille Galante

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Vanille Galante has a misleading name. It is many things, but a vanilla fragrance it is not. Which, frankly, put me off it for a long time. I may be too literal a person, but my expectations and the perfume … Continue reading →

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A Day At The Beach – Summer Scent Mini-Reviews

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

Despite wearing all manners of perfume year-round (Ambers are ALWAYS good!), there are a few scents that say summer, sunshine, carefree happiness like nothing else. Here are a few mini-reviews of my favorite mood-lifting, Pina Colada drinking, Beach Boys playing, … Continue reading →

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