Tag Archives: Iris

Paris Hilton And A Strawberry – Review And Giveaway: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Shingl

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

I don’t know why, but in the last months I have the feeling I am talking about perfume names all the time. That should not be as important a subject, but you cannot possibly review a scent called Shingl and … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Giveaway, Iris, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , , | 45 Comments

Natural Grace – Review: By Kilian Prelude To Love, Invitation

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

Prelude To Love is the most summery Kilian in my set, so I have worn it the most in the last few weeks. It is fitting that it should be the first reviewed, after my initiation to the line with … Continue reading →

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My Kingdom For This Horse! – Review: Parfum d’Empire Equistrius

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

I wish I had tried Equistrius sooner. Like when I had my major iris phase, but on the other hand, I would have missed many good irises then, because Equistrius would have stopped me in my tracks, I would have … Continue reading →

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Soapy Iris – Review: Le Labo Iris 39

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

Le Labo, until recently, was a brand I didn’t have much of an opinion about. I knew of it, I was rather indifferent about the branding and positioning of the line and most importantly I hadn’t smelled any of their … Continue reading →

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I Can See You – Review: Edition de Parfums Frederic Malle Iris Poudre

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

When I wore Iris Poudre for the first time a few months ago, it was a bitterly cold day and I was taking my son to his English class. I had just put a single spray on the back of … Continue reading →

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Wallflower? – Review: Prada Infusion d’Iris

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

You could say Infusion d’Iris was my first iris fragrance, albeit at a time when I didn’t know I really adored iris. Sounds strange? That’s because it is. Prada’s Infusion d’Iris is a lovely fragrance. It has a special place … Continue reading →

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Into The Blue – Review: Guerlain L’Heure Bleue

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Olfactoria

I actually never expected to particularly like the old Guerlains. Of course I wanted to try them, own them even, because I think a collection should have such important “founding fathers” of perfumes present and accounted for. Like Shakespeare belongs … 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 →

Posted in Chanel, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Iris, Les Exclusifs de Chanel | Tagged , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Iris | Tagged , , , , , , , | 32 Comments

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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