Tag Archives: Perfume

Monday Question: Do You Care About Other People´s Judgment?

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Olfactoria

When wearing perfume, do you care whether people around you like it or not? Do you let your fragrance choice be influenced by comments others (not as perfume-savvy as you) make? Do you avoid certain scents around certain people? Do … Continue reading →

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My Perfume Wishlist – The December Issue

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Olfactoria

It is time again for my current wishlist. Sadly my holiday gift potential is already pretty much exhausted, (but wait for the review of what my DH will get me, it is great, and no, it is not a surprise … Continue reading →

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Queen of Queens – Guerlain Shalimar: Not A Review

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Olfactoria

I wouldn’t dare to attempt a review of such a classic. Even if I would, I couldn’t, since the classic in its original form does not exist anymore. What is sold today under the name of Shalimar is the only … Continue reading →

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Snowed In – Review: Lorenzo Villoresi Teint De Neige

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Olfactoria

Teint de Neige is the most seasonally appropriate perfume to wear these days. When I look outside, I see white, white, white, (the little bump over there is supposed to be my car, see you in spring, my friend!) So, … Continue reading →

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Rose Red – Giveaway and Review: Tauer Perfumes Une Rose Vermeille

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Olfactoria

Une Rose Vermeille (a scarlet rose) is Andy Tauers “Homage to Roses”. The perfume features top notes of lemon, bergamot, and lavender; a heart of rose, violet, and raspberry and a base of vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean, and ambergris. This is … Continue reading →

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Now It’s Here, Now It’s Gone – Review: Annick Goutal Musc Nomade

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Olfactoria

Musc Nomade is a great scent. I love it and I love to wear it – when I can smell it. This perfume has the curious distiction, that it revealed me to be what I can only describe as a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Came Early – A Wonderful Surprise From London

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Olfactoria

In Austria, we don´t wait for Santa Claus to bring presents on Christmas Morning, but we have the “Christkindl”, or Christ Child. It is a mixture of the Baby Jesus and an angel and it brings the tree as well … Continue reading →

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When Doubts Turn Into Love – Annick Goutal Vanille Exquise Revisited

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Olfactoria

Remember this post? I was on the fence whether I liked this perfume or not. Times change, so it is time to re-evaluate my earlier opinion (which primarily consisted of not quite having one ;)) and now, what can I say? … Continue reading →

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How To Approach A Genius? My Struggle With The Work Of Andy Tauer

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Olfactoria

When I first became aware of the niche perfume industry, one name popped up again and again – Andy Tauer. Hailed as a genius, revered by almost everyone out there, I was immediately intrigued. His biography (IT-man turned self-taught perfumer) does … Continue reading →

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A Walk In The Woods – Review: Tauer Perfumes Incense Rosé

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Olfactoria

Incense Rosé by Andy Tauer is the first Tauer perfume I fell in love with. Tauer fragrances and I have a complicated relationship, but more on that this afternoon, when I will devote an entire post to my experiences with … Continue reading →

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