Tag Archives: Orange Blossom

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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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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Two Women – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Jour Ensoleillé

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

I am glad this beautiful perfume comes along at a time in my Perfumista career, when I can really appreciate it. Half indolic white floral, half oakmossy chypre, Jour Ensoleillé sounds scary and would have sent me running not too … Continue reading →

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In Uncle Serge’s Garden – Review: Serge Lutens Fleurs de Citronnier And Fleurs d’Oranger

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Olfactoria

Serge Lutens is not exactly known for his floral creations. Oriental is what he likes best and where he usually excels. The spice-laden-fruit-compote-on-wood accord of a heavy oriental is what lead me to Lutens in the first place. But once there … Continue reading →

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A Night To Remember – Review: Vero Profumo Rubj Extrait de Parfum

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

I knew about Vero Kern for years and was always fascinated by her story. The fact that she followed her dream rather late in life, is very encouraging and shows that it is really worth pursuing what you want. I didn’t try … Continue reading →

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New York, New York – Review: Le Labo Tubereuse 40

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tubereuse 40 is named, like all their other offerings, in the (slightly annoying) Le Labo fashion, the ingredient with the highest concentration gives the name, and the number of ingredients in the formula is added behind. It most cases that … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Dawn! – DSH Mini-Reviews

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tomorrow is Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’s birthday, the incredibly talented perfumer from Boulder, Colorado, is one of the most prolific perfumers today. In addition she is an incredibly nice and generous person and I feel honored to know her. I like … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, DSH, Floral, Fruity, Gourmand, Orange Blossom, Rose | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

A Worthy Ending – Review: By Kilian Sweet Redemption, The End

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

The tenth and last perfume in the L’Oeuvre Noire Collection is the one I was sure about from the moment I read the notes list. Sometimes you just know (or rather hope, and are afraid of taking the first whiff of the … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Facade – Review And Giveaway: Elie Saab Le Parfum

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

Elie Saab Le Parfum is the new, hot thing on fragrance counters everywhere, as well as on blogs everywhere. It is not often that a mainstream release gets that much attention, but when Francis Kurkdjian is commissioned to do it, … 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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