Tag Archives: Issey Miyake

Out Of The Box – Mainstream Perfume Mini-Reviews Part 2

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

Welcome to the second installment of my sniffing marathon through my mainstream perfume sample box. Creed Virgin Island Water: although it is debatable whether this is mainstream or not, its smell of chlorine is not. (Of course it is, but this is … Continue reading →

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Out Of The Box – Mainstream Sample Sniffathon Part 1

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

The other day I was lucky enough to have the morning to myself, totally child free, thanks to my Mother in law. That was a perfect moment to go through my mainstream sample box for once. This box is a separate entity from my … Continue reading →

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Three Reasons – Review: Amouage Reflection Woman

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have already mentioned once or twice (or fifty-five times) that my husband is not very easy to please when it comes to perfume. He doesn’t like many of the fragrances I wear and actively opposes more than a few, … Continue reading →

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Favorites From Unenlightened Times: Perfumes I Loved Before I Knew How

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Olfactoria

On this cold and windy morning, I invite you to take a look into the past… Prada Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Clinique Simply Le Feu d’Issey  Narciso Rodriguez For Her Prada L’Eau Ambree This is a list of perfumes I was wearing regularly … Continue reading →

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