Tag Archives: Perfume

People In Perfumeland – Lianne Tio Of Lianne Tio Parfums

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Olfactoria

Today we welcome Lianne Tio, founder and owner of Lianne Tio Parfums in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Lianne is one of the lucky few who succeeded in making her dream a reality and turning her passion for perfume into a career. … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Attitude to Skank In Perfume?

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara How do you feel about perfumes featuring sweaty cumin, indolic florals, beastly musks and animalic ouds? What are your favourite skanky perfumes? Do you love an all out skank-fest or do you prefer something with just a touch of naughtiness? Do you have reservations … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Bliss On Italian Shores – A Quick Buon Giorno!

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Olfactoria

I am still lounging by the pool while writing this, but I wanted to share my blissed out state of perfumed contentment with all of you. On our trip to Venice (more about all of it to follow once I’m … Continue reading →

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A Tuscan Retreat Part II – The City Of Florence

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra During our recent vacation in Tuscany we managed to spend a whole day in Florence. We parked the car up on the Piazzale Michelangelo and were greeted with the most stunning view of the city right beneath us. … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Have You Been On A Perfume Quest?

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Have you undertaken a long and exhaustive search in order to fill a particular gap in your perfume collection? What kind of fragrance were you hunting for? What perfumes did you try along the way? What was the … Continue reading →

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Read Up On The Le Labo City Exclusives – Available Worldwide For One Month Only

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Olfactoria

Le Labo has us coveting the city exclusives, since for most of the time they are what they say they are: exclusive to their city of origin. For the third time now, Le Labo relax their own rules and let … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Portia Turbo Of Australian Perfume Junkies

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Olfactoria

Portia Turbo of Australian Perfume Junkies is to Perfumeland, what color is to a rainbow. She is loud, fun and simply adorable. She is also generous, warm-hearted and a fabulous writer. Let’s give the stage to the fabulous Miss Portia! … Continue reading →

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Penhaligon’s Love Potion N°9 And Gaultier Kokorico Full Bottles Giveaway

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Olfactoria

My friend Georgy, one of the very few real flesh and blood Perfumistas I know in Vienna, has decided to purge his collection in favor of a new By Kilian (Straight To Heaven) and you, dear readers are the beneficiaries. … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Kitty Shpirer Of Bissoumine

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Olfactoria

This week have have perfumer Kitty Shpirer. She is the founder and perfumer of niche brand Bissoumine. The line consists of eight perfumes, my favorite is the wonderful Les Fleurs de Nall, I only did short, first-impression-style mini-reviews of the first … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite Musk Perfume?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Olfactoria

Do you like musk as a note? What is your favorite perfume prominently featuring the note? Do you like your musk clean or are going for the dirtier variety? What is the most perfect musk scent for you on the … Continue reading →

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