Tag Archives: Perfume

Olfactory Bliss – Why I Love Perfume So Much

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

I love perfume. That comes as no big surprise I bet, considering this is a perfume blog. But why? Why is it that I (and all of you, I dare say) love perfume so much. So much so that we … Continue reading →

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Clothes For Elves – Review: The Different Company Bois d’Iris

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

For somebody who is already a fan of Jean-Claude Ellena’s work,  The Different Company will come up sooner or later. For Perfumistas on a budget (and I don’t know any who are not in some way or other) it is often rather later. So … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: Do You Layer Your Perfumes?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you ever layer fragrances? Why? What is your most inspired combination to date? Did you ever create a hot mess when layering two less compatible scents? My Answers: I layer fragrances from time to time when I feel experimental or … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

Sunday again! I am spent! as Austin Powers would say. Too bad my children don´t realize that Sundays are for resting and recuperating from a stressful week, they carry on as if it were any old day, the little rogues, … Continue reading →

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Puredistance Perfume Lounge Vienna – A Visit

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

My friend and fellow perfume lover E., who lives in London, was here on a visit for a few, short days and of course we grabbed the opportunity to make an appointment at the noble Puredistance Perfume Lounge, that is … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Lily – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

It was one of my previous misconceptions, that I don´t particularly care for flowers. Not the real thing of course, but floral notes in perfumes. I am fine with the soft, delicate ones, no problem there. But the big, white, … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Is… Back To Black Giveaway Winner!

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Random.org gave me a winner for the Travel Size bottle of Back To Black. The Winner is No3! That doesn´t help? Okay, so the Name of the winner is: Eva Congratulations, Eva! I have emailed you. Thank you for participating … Continue reading →

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Je Ne Sais Quois – Review: Annick Goutal Un Matin d’Orage

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

I promised to review this a long time ago, but somehow this little gem was overtaken left and right by flashier contenders, so it always got the “I´ll do that next week!” treatment. No more. It is high time to … Continue reading →

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My Perfume Wishlist – The January Issue

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Christmas and therefore the season for wishing is over, but we wouldn´t be true perfumistas if we didn´t have a few items remaining on those tiny, short, positively minuscule wishlists of ours. Correct me if I am wrong 😉 I … Continue reading →

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Last Chance To Win By Kilian Back To Black!

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Don´t miss the chance to enter my giveaway of a travel size flacon of By Kilian Back to Black. I prefer my perfumes a little less sweet, so it is your chance to try it yourself. The draw ends on … Continue reading →

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