Tag Archives: Perfume

Bitter Sweet Symphony – Review: Serge Lutens Douce Amere

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Olfactoria

It is not often, that I fall for a Serge Lutens creation immediately. Too often have I been dissapointed in something I was totally set to adore from what I heard about it, only to turn my nose on it … Continue reading →

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Fall Fragrance Round-Up Post

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Olfactoria

Perfumes are great mood enhancers on cold and grey days, they can be warming, comforting or uplifting. Ultimately, they make fall and winter infinitely more enjoyable for me. I thought I would do a round up of all the cuddly … Continue reading →

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The Truly Great Relationships – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Vanille Absolument (Havana Vanille)

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Olfactoria

Ah, the house of L’Artisan… So many fragrances I love come from L’Artisan Parfumeur, a french perfume house that was founded by Jean Laporte in 1976, who later left the company to found Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier. It is now … Continue reading →

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Summer Dreaming – Review: Serge Lutens Chergui

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Olfactoria

The Chergui or Sharqi, from the Arabic sharq, meaning east, is an east or southeast desert wind in Morocco (North Africa), especially in the north, most frequent in July and August. It is persistent, very dry and dusty, hot in summer, cold in winter. … Continue reading →

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Scents Of Horror – Review: Etat Libre d’Orange Secretions Magnifique

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Olfactoria

Today’s star in the horror scents series (click here for part 1) is the champion of horrible fragrances, the master of yeuch, the one that sends all, but the most hardcore perfume lovers for the shower in under two minutes is…..(drum … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria in Wonderland – How I Came To Be A Perfumista

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Olfactoria

For most of my adult life I was perfectly content with owning and wearing one or two perfumes at the most. I ‘d buy a bottle of something that struck my fancy. I went to department store to try something after … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Bear – Review: Annick Goutal Songes

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Olfactoria

What is it with me and Annick? I adore the house, I like the romantic ideas behind the fragrances, I think the late Annick Goutal and her daughter Camille, who heads the brand since Annick’s untimely death in 1999, are highly … Continue reading →

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No Trouble – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Safran Troublant

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Olfactoria

On the quest for the ideal perfume for the colder seasons, I cannot leave out this old favorite, a gem by my favorite perfumer Olivia Giacobetti, I fell in love with years ago. I have yet to find a Giacobetti composition I don´t … Continue reading →

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The Powder Of Love – Review: Love, Chloé

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Olfactoria

Hello, I am back at the regular perfume counter again, this time for the newly launched Love, Chloé by Parfums Chloé Paris (Coty). As I´ve said a few times already, I am a visual type. So the overall look is … Continue reading →

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It’s Complicated – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Olfactoria

The cold and wet weather of the last days lets me reach for warm and cozy scents again, I want to be enveloped in a warm, fragrant embrace, comforting and familiar, but still interesting and just a bit challenging. Well, … Continue reading →

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