Tag Archives: Perfume

Cherry Crisis (Averted) – Review: Serge Lutens Louve

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Olfactoria

Editor’s Note: The following review was posted in November 2010. I came upon it recently – the review as well as the perfume (in my “shunned and ostracized samples” box) and I just cannot let it stand like that. It … Continue reading →

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You Are My Sunshine – Review: Parfums Nicolai Eau Soleil

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Olfactoria

When I received my personal summer scent 2013, Juste un Reve, from Parfums Nicolai, I also received a sample of her newest creation, the official Nicolai summer scent 2013: Eau Soleil. A day of wearing this propelled me right into … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Gaia Fishler Of The Non-Blonde

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Olfactoria

Today we welcome the woman who got me hooked on perfume reviews and was the one who drew me into Perfumeland. Through reading her blog, The Non-Blonde, I discovered the world of niche although I was only looking for beauty … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Use Scented Body Products?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Olfactoria

Do you supplement your perfume with matching body products? Do you like scented baths and lotions? Or are you always going for unscented products as to not interfere with your scent of the day? My Answer: Normally I’m strictly for … Continue reading →

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The Candy Perfume Boy’s Summer Special – Perfume Lovers London, The Cavendish Club, London on Thursday 18th July 2013

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara After the wettest summer on record in 2012, we are now in the midst of a heatwave here in the UK. On the day of the event, the temperature had topped 30 degrees for five days running. What better … Continue reading →

Posted in By Tara, Chypre, Citrus, Cologne, Eau d'Italie, Floral, Fruity, Interview, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Lush Gorilla Perfumes, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Nasomatto, Neela Vermeire Creations, Union Perfumes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

Checking In

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Olfactoria

I am not writing, and not even attempting to write for a week now and I miss it – and I don’t miss it. Clearly I haven’t made up my mind yet… 🙂 I definitely miss you, my dear readers! … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Georg Wuchsa Of Aus Liebe Zum Duft (First In Fragrance)

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Olfactoria

Today I am happy to welcome Georg Wuchsa, the man behind Europe’s biggest online niche perfume store Aus Liebe zum Duft, called First in Fragrance in English. Aus Liebe zum Duft literally means for the love of scent, and that … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Have A Favourite Skin Scent?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Do you have a fragrance that smells like “your skin but better”? Is there a cosy, close-wearing perfume you turn to when you want something subtle? What do you think makes a good skin scent? Or are you … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Is There A Note In Perfume You Are Obsessed With?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Olfactoria

Is there a particular note you seek out in every perfume you smell? Do you crave some notes more than others? Do you obsess over one note? My Answer: I go from one mini-obsession to next, but there are some … Continue reading →

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Perfume And Personality – An Interview with Matt Lukjanenko

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Olfactoria

Guest Post by Jordan River Tonight The Scented Salon is in Sydney. With us we have Matt Lukjanenko, an Australian student writing a thesis on Olfaction and Personality. Olfaction is the science of smell. You can assist his research, if … Continue reading →

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