Tag Archives: Perfume

Monday Question – Where Do You Find Your Inspiration?

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Olfactoria

In my People In Perfumeland series I always ask the question “Where do you find your inspiration?” Today I ask all of you! If you feel burnt out and without creativity what do you do to get started again? Where … Continue reading →

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Paris In A Day – Olfactoria Travels Again

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Olfactoria

For my last birthday, my dear husband surprised me with the (to be honest somewhat uncharacteristically) romantic idea to go to Paris for a weekend. Of course I was raring to go. I am almost ashamed to admit that I … Continue reading →

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NSFW – Review: Parfumerie Générale L’Ombre Fauve

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Have you come across the tag NSFW? It stands for “Not Suitable/Safe For Work” and denotes internet content that isn’t advisable viewing while at your office. The same warning could be applied to L’Ombre Fauve: Don’t apply liberally … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite 2014 Perfume Release So Far?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Olfactoria

So many launches, too many to know them all, we know, we complain, but in the end we are still excited about new perfumes to smell, new scented experiences to make and new lines to explore. 2014 is half way … Continue reading →

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Class Act – Review: Papillon Artisan Perfumes Anubis, Tobacco Rose and Angélique

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara I can’t remember a time when I’ve been this impressed by the launch of a new fragrance line. British perfumer Liz Moores is the creator of Papillon Artisan Perfumes and this is her first collection of three eau … Continue reading →

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French Summer – Review: Jul Et Mad Aqua Sextius

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Julien and Madalina are the beautiful couple behind the relatively new perfume brand Jul et Mad, one of my favorite newcomers in the field of perfumery. They are sharing their love story with us through the launch of … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Store Your Perfumes Differently According To Season?

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Olfactoria

Hello, after a long weekend in the country (from Thursday to Sunday, lucky me!), I am back for the last week before school is out for the summer and life’s routines are out the window… 😉 So today we are … Continue reading →

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Unassuming Beauty – Review: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Eau de Magnolia

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara The brand new Eau de Magnolia has a breezy loveliness about it. At first I wondered if it was too understated to make an impact next to its more striking companions in the Editions de Parfums line-up, but … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Arielle Weinberg Of Scents Of Self

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Olfactoria

Ari of Scents Of Self is a very special person. She is very young, very quirky, sometimes weird, always funny and incredibly likeable. She blogs about perfume. Most of the time, that is. Other times she blogs about what is dearest … Continue reading →

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The Lady Is a Tramp – Review: Tramp by Lenthéric (now by Mayfair)

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Olfactoria

Hello delicious Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia coming to you all the way from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse and today I’d like to introduce you to something a very dear frag buddy of mine in Australia gave me a sample … Continue reading →

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