Tag Archives: Iris

Purple Silk – Review: Ormonde Jayne Orris Noir

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

I own the Ormonde Jayne discovery set for years now (highly recommended btw!) and so far this has led me to aquiring Tolu in many incarnations, perfume, bath oil, candles. I did my best to ignore the rest of the set … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria In Dreamland – Why I wear Perfume To Bed

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do not fear! This is not going to be a TMI post. 🙂 I love to select a perfume at night to wear to bed (to sleep!), just as I select one in the morning before I start my day. … Continue reading →

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That Name Is Evocative Enough – Review: Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

Strange title today, huh? But it is true, Iris Silver Mist is such a great and poetic name, nothing I could come up with could be any more indicative of the mood this perfume gives off, any more evocative of … Continue reading →

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Spring Surprise – Review: Serge Lutens Bas De Soie

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Olfactoria

I never would have thought I would like Bas de Soie. But I do, I love it. Maybe I just don’t know what I want. Maybe what I want changes all the time. Maybe I am just really flexible. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Water Music – Review: Hermessence Iris UkiyoĂ©

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Olfactoria

Do you know Georg Friedrich Händel’s (1685–1759) suite Water Music? I know that I am prone to synesthetic impressions when smelling a fragrance, mostly I see colors associated with the smell. Jean-Claude Ellena’s ninth Hermessence made music in my head. Clear trumpets, … Continue reading →

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