Tag Archives: Kate Middleton

More Than One White Gardenia Petal? – A Correction

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

I felt the need (for quite some time now) to update my take on Illuminum White Gardenia Petals, the famed perfume Kate Middleton allegedly wore to her wedding. I could write a lot about this issue here, but I won’t, … Continue reading →

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What’s Up With The Perfume Embargo? – Status Report On The No-Buy

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Almost three months ago I wrote a post about how I planned to change my perfume acquiring habits. Today is my birthday, a notable exception to the new frugality I imposed on myself. Time to take a look back and … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am alone this weekend, my husband has flown to London, the lucky guy. I would rejoice in the fact of a weekend alone, but as we know I am never alone… The kids and I will go to the … Continue reading →

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Will You Marry Me? – Review: Floris Wedding Bouquet

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

As I mentioned on Monday, I only fell under the spell of the Royal wedding hysteria on the day itself. I watched and I was smitten, instantly I reverted back to the little girl I once was, who spent years … Continue reading →

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Kate Middleton’s Perfume- Review: Illuminum White Gardenia Petals

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

UPDATE October 2011: This review is of a batch of Illuminum White Gardenia Petals that I purchased shortly after the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William. It has come to my attention and nose that the current perfume sold under that … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

Today is Mother’s Day in Austria and in the US! I am curious if anybody in my house remembered that! They certainly tell the children in Kindergarten, so I can probably trust that Paul will present me with something he … Continue reading →

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