Tag Archives: Perfume

Odou: Review Of A New Perfume Magazine

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Olfactoria

Guest Post by Jordan River. Liam Moore’s personal odour has suddenly become very public with the launch of ODOU magazine. ODOU is a printed and digital publication exploring scent, perfume, memory, science, art, design, photography and many more olfactory themes. … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Ines Stefanovic Of All I Am – A Redhead

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Olfactoria

Ines of All I Am – A Redhead surely is one of the most generous and friendly inhabitants of Perfumeland. She is kind and attentive and her care packages leaving her hometown Zagreb to all kinds of destinations worldwide are … Continue reading →

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A Vetiver Special, Perfume Lovers London – Thursday 24th October 2013 at The New Cavendish Club, London

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara I must admit that I struggle with the traditionally masculine vetiver note when it’s centre stage in a perfume, so I hoped this evening might broaden my knowledge of the material and give me a greater appreciation of … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Bugs You About Perfume?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Olfactoria

What is your pet peeve when it comes to perfume? Is there anything in Perfumeland that irks you? Are there certain fragrances, houses or marketing techniques that set your teeth on edge? Is there something about the world of perfume … Continue reading →

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Cashmere And Silk – Review: Xerjoff Join The Club Fatal Charme

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Late last year Xerjoff released a new line of perfumes called Join the Club. There are ten different perfumes in the line and all represent a certain club or area of interest. The bottles are exquisite – I … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Suzanne Keller Of Suzanne’s Perfume Journal

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Olfactoria

One of the most amazing women I have met in Perfumeland is Suzanne Keller from Suzanne’s Perfume Journal. Suz is a highly intelligent woman with an enormous capacity for kindness. She exudes a particular joy for life which I admire. … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Next Purchase?

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Olfactoria

We all have lists, or most of us do. Lists of what to smell next, what to buy, what to wish for, what to dream about for a little or a long while… What is highest up on your to … Continue reading →

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What Perfume Goes With My Barbour Jacket? – A Follow Up

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Olfactoria

A few weeks ago I asked you about perfumes that mirror the great outdoors, that smell like the heath, cold wind, Hunter boots and Barbour jackets. I wanted to let you know that I found the one that is perfect. Where … Continue reading →

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The Ballerina, The Maharaja and The Tailor – Reviews: Iris Prima, Vaara and Sartorial By Penhaligon’s

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Established in 1870, Penhaligon’s is a quintessentially English fragrance house. I am fond of their witty, English eccentric style and they have made some interesting choices regarding their perfumes in the last few years. Admirably, they have managed … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Shelley Waddington Of EnVoyage Perfumes

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Olfactoria

Shelley Waddington of EnVoyage Perfumes is also known as “the Carmel Perfumer”, since her native Carmel-by-the-sea in Northern California is the most important influence in her work. Shelley has a diploma from Galimard Perfumeur in Grasse, France.  Her perfumes are mainly … Continue reading →

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