Tag Archives: Perfume

Happy Chinese New Year! Review: Guerlain Le Parfum du 68

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Happy Chinese New Year! Welcoming in the Year of the Horse is a quiet celebration this year in our family. Being a global nomad since birth I was lucky to find a global nomad soul mate. As fate … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Alyssa Harad, Author Of Coming To My Senses

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Olfactoria

There is probably no need to introduce this week’s interview subject Alyssa Harad. She is one of us, a true Perfumista who made her journey down the rabbit hole and the way it changed her entire life into a beautifully … Continue reading →

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Strange, Sensational or Skanky: A Selection of Perfume Presented by Nick Gilbert at Perfume Lovers London, The New Cavendish Club, Thursday 30th January 2014

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara This evening we delved into all that is strange and skanky in the world of perfume. It was a lot of fun, although perhaps not for the fainthearted. Nick Gilbert has worked in perfume retail for a number … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Scents Of Place: Where Do You Want To Go?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Olfactoria

Perfume can be transportive. Many niche lines make a living by creating a distinct scent of place in a bottle. Where would you like to go today courtesy of a fragrance? What is your dream destination where a scent can … Continue reading →

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Dreaming in Colour – Review: Ramon Monegal Pure Mariposa

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra My sister lives in Wisconsin and to be honest with you, I have no idea why! Everyone has been hearing about the winter in the US this year and of course the now infamous Polar Vortex. Since the … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Marla Robb, A Semi-Retired Perfumista

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Olfactoria

I met Marla, also known as Masha in Perfumeland, a few years back when we were both writing for Perfume Smellin’ Things. I commented on a review of hers and she kindly emailed me later to offer a sample of … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Most Treasured Perfume?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Olfactoria

Chances are if you are reading this blog, you have more than one bottle of perfume in your possession. But which one is your most precious? What perfume in your collection is the one you would never want to miss? … Continue reading →

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Long Lost Love – Review: Diva by Ungaro

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra One of my fondest scent memories is of my mother. We were on a family summer vacation in the south of France for 4 weeks. One of the cities we visited was Aix-en-Provence. I was a young teenager … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Geza Schön, Perfumer

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Olfactoria

“Molecule is to perfume as Bauhaus is to Baroque.” That is German perfumer Geza Schön’s description of his niche line Escentric Molecules. Starting in 2006, the line uniquely launches two scents at once: one a pure molecule (Iso E Super … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Are There Perfumes You Feel Are Too Old/Young For You?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Do you feel that some perfumes are too youthful for you to wear comfortably? Do you find some perfumes remind you of “old ladies” (or gentlemen)? Do you normally steer clear of brands aimed at the youth market? … Continue reading →

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