Tag Archives: L’Artisan Parfumeur

Monday Question – What Are Your Quintessential Seasonal Perfumes?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Which perfumes do you most associate with spring, summer, autumn/fall and winter? These aren’t necessarily your favourites, but the ones you think evoke each season the best. My Answer: Spring –  Cartier L’Heure Fougueuse This perfume makes me so … Continue reading →

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Séville à l’aube Launch – Bertrand Duchaufour and Denyse Beaulieu at L’Artisan Parfumeur, London

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara What a wonderful man Bertrand Duchaufour is… If he doesn’t have a fan club already I’ll consider starting one. But before I start gushing let’s set the scene… You will probably have heard of the new L’Artisan Parfumeur … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Which Perfumes Do You Like To Wear On The Weekend?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Do you own perfumes that seem to suit the weekends best? Are there perfumes that you like to relax with? Do you take time out on the weekends to go scentless or maybe test a new sample? Or … Continue reading →

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Now And Then – Review: L’Artisan Traversée du Bosphore

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

To some perfumes we feel an immediate affinity, some we dismiss out of hand. Some perfumes capture our hearts and imaginations at first sniff, some stealthily claim their place in our hearts. Some perfumes need and take their own sweet … Continue reading →

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Perfume On Mount Olympus – Scenting The Greek Goddesses

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Guest Writer Alexandra Editor’s Note: Please let us welcome regular reader Alexandra, who graciously agreed to write a post on scenting Greek Goddesses. Alexandra is a museum professional and lives in London.  A few weeks ago Birgit offered some … Continue reading →

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Watch Out, Here I Come! – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Seville à l’Aube

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

The Perfume Lover, a book by Denyse Beaulieu (Grain de Musc) is on everybody’s reading list these days. It was also on mine. I did read and enjoy it, but I’m not sure yet whether I should review it or … Continue reading →

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To Eat Or Be Eaten – Review: Reminiscence Les Notes Gourmandes Do Ré And Mi Fà

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Olfactoria

Gourmands can be tricky. No one wants to smell like dessert. (Those who do, can skip this paragraph and go directly to the review). Marla of PST once told me that a goat bit her wrist, where she had applied Mandorlo … Continue reading →

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The Pink League – L’Artisan Jour de Fete And Drole De Rose

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

There is a time and a place for pink. Pink, the quintessential girly color speaks to women in a special way. Many of us have worn this color, or been made to wear it, we loved or hated it. I … Continue reading →

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Liquid Sunshine – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Fleur d’Oranger

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

Fleur d’Oranger was a limited harvest edition in 2005, it came back in 2007 and now once more this year in the very sensible 50ml form and only available in Europe. Orange Blossom is a beautiful note, but one that … Continue reading →

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No Mon Numéro Yet – But A Sale!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

Still no sign of the new Mon Numéro Collection that was promised to launch online yesterday. But in better news the summer sale has started at L’Artisan Parfumeur. For example the pure perfume of Mure Et Musc by Bertrand Duchaufour … Continue reading →

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