Tag Archives: Jasmine

One Out Of Three – Review: Acqua Di Parma Iris Nobile, Magnolia Nobile, Gelsomino Nobile

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

Acqua di Parma is a house with a beautiful and stylish appearance, whose colognes – the backbone and starting point of the line – I have always admired from afar, without actually smelling them. Since they introduced a sub-section specifically … Continue reading →

Posted in Acqua di Parma, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Iris, Jasmine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 56 Comments

My Halo – Review: By Kilian Love And Tears, Surrender

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Okay, let’s see what we have here – a jasmine soliflore. That is usually grounds for dismissal. Jasmine is loud and often indolic, and even if it is clean and whitest white, it is overbearing and acts like a diva. … Continue reading →

Posted in By Kilian, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 31 Comments

A Breton Angel – Review: Lostmarc’h Ael-Mat

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Breton niche line Lostmarc’h enticed me with their unusual gourmand scent Lann-Ael, so I explored it further. Ael-Mat has also the angel (Ael) in its name, so it came next. Don’t expect it to be similar in any way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Aquatic, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Lostmarc'h | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Budding Beauty – Review: Parfumerie Générale Drama Nuui

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Jasmine is heady. Jasmine is cloying. Jasmine is over the top. Jasmine induces a headache. Jasmine is annoying. Jasmine is overwhelming. Jasmine is loud. Jasmine is not for me. But… You know me, I have certain preconceptions, certain likes and … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Parfumerie Generale | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

That Place Within – Review: Amouage Honour Woman

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

Amouage releases a new perfume duo – Honour Woman and Man. I had the good fortune of receiving samples from the company early. As usual, I got it all wrong beforehand. From reading the notes and this review on Ca Fleure Bon, … Continue reading →

Posted in Amouage, Floral, Fragrance Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 43 Comments

Shiver Down My Spine – Review: Penhaligon’s Amaranthine

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

The white floral category and I, we don’t see eye to eye most of the time. Trust Bertrand Duchaufour to create one that is so different, so intriguing and so exotically sensual, I fell in love at first sniff and more importantly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Oriental, Penhaligon's | Tagged , , , , , , , | 59 Comments

Jasmine For Cowards – Review: Ormonde Jayne Sampaquita

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

White flower perfumes are not my favorite category, as the dear constant reader knows, of the many I tried, most were rejected for their overbearing headiness and in some cases eye-wateringly hefty sillage. I like this one and, as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Ormonde Jayne | Tagged , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Tropical Getaway – Review: Ormonde Jayne Frangipani

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tropical Island anyone? I could use a vacation in a place that smells like Ormonde Jayne Frangipani. With its large elegant cream coloured petals, frangipani is perhaps the queen of all tropical flowers. The heart of the structure is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Ormonde Jayne | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 57 Comments

French Colonial Style – Review: Dior Escale à Pondichéry

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

On the hunt for the perfect summer scent I happened upon the Dior Voyage collection “Les Escales”. There are three Eaux de Toilette (for now, I have no doubt the line is going to be extended). The first to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Dior, Fragrance Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Happy Buddha – Review: Aftelier Perfumes Candide

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

Incense fragrances, while beloved by many, myself included, carry a certain gravitas, a solemnity that often precludes other feelings. Wearing incense perfumes induces a mood of somber reflection, it can inspire awe and calm, quiet and spirituality. It can evoke … Continue reading →

Posted in Aftelier, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Incense | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments