Tag Archives: Hermes

The Journey Inwards – Review: Voyage d’Hermès

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have talked about my split perfume personality already. The oriental lover and the transparency aficionado in me, both demand their rights, thankfully they live in harmony and sometimes one is dominant, then the other. Whenever my sheer, light, delicate-craving side emerges, … Continue reading →

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Spice Up Your Life! – Review: Hermessence Poivre Samarcande

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

Poivre Samarcande, one of the four originally released Hermessences, is consistently described as masculine, which is why a sample has been languishing in my sample box for the longest time, unsniffed and ignored. I am so glad I finally got around to trying it. … 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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Winner Of Hermes Giveaway Announced

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

Thank you all for the enthusiastic response, I wish I had more samples to give away. The lucky winner of a manufacturer’s sample of Hermes Jardin sur le Toit is the number 1, and that is FearlessBG Congratulations, Guus! I … Continue reading →

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Applejuice Averted – Review And Giveaway: Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Toit

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

I, for one, have been impatiently waiting for Un Jardin sur le Toit to be released, since I am a declared Ellena fan and I love two of the three previous scents in the series and am intrigued and challenged … Continue reading →

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The Circle Of Life – Review: Hermes Un Jardin en Mediterranee

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

The first of the Jardin series by Hermes’ in-house perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena was launched in 2003. After Un Jardin sur le Nil and Un Jardin aprés la Mousson I am concluding the reviews of this series today. The wait for … Continue reading →

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Ambivalence – Review: Hermes Un Jardin Aprés La Mousson

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Un Jardin aprés la Mousson, a garden after the Monsoon, is a creation by Jean-Claude Ellena for Hermes from 2008, the third in the Jardins series. The notes include cardamom, coriander, pepper, ginger, ginger flower and vetiver accord. I like to … Continue reading →

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The Unbearable Lightness Of Being – Review: Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Nil

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

Most of you hard and heavy Perfumistas are probably familiar with the story of the inception of Un Jardin sur le Nil. Chandler Burr wrote about it in his book “The Perfect Scent” that came out in 2007. No doubt it … Continue reading →

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Tea Ceremony – Review: Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Osmanthe Yunnan is part of the nine perfumes that make up the boutique-exclusive Hermessence line by Hermès, created by in-house perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. I have a soft spot for Ellena and his every creation gets special treatment, meaning I am … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Is There A “No-Go” Perfume For You?

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is Monday again! The Monday where finally my routine should be back. P., my older son back at the nursery, my husband back at the surgery, only little N. and I staying at home. I say should, because we all … Continue reading →

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