Tag Archives: Perfume

Monday Question – Do You Like to Give Or Receive Perfume As A Gift?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Do you like to receive a bottle of perfume as a present? Do you discreetly mention that you’d like a particular perfume for your birthday, anniversary etc? Which perfumes have you received as a present and were you … Continue reading →

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Sadness Wrapped In Beauty – What My Spring Smells Like

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Olfactoria

This spring has only a few days on its back, but perfume-wise, I started a bit earlier. So for a few weeks now, I have been smelling of spring. Aside from my obvious choices (Hermès Vetiver Tonka, Hermès Rose Ikebana, … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Green, Hermès | Tagged , , , | 53 Comments

Carrie, Springtime And I – Review: Jul Et Mad Stilettos On Lex

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra When I first smelled Jul et Mad’s Stilettos on Lex I actually giggled. Strange reaction to have, but truth be told, it was a giggle of joy at having the opportunity to smell such a beautiful perfume and … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Jul Et Mad, Patchouli, Rose, Vanilla, Violet | Tagged , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

A Chance To Win – Prada Infusion d’Iris Full Bottle Giveaway

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Olfactoria

The good people of 99Perfume offered to sponsor a giveaway for a bottle of perfume of my choice from their webstore. I selected Prada Infusion d’Iris EdP 50ml that comes in a set with the matching body lotion. Daniela Andrier’s … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Do You Organize Your Collection?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Olfactoria

Are you a neat freak who keeps perfumes in alphabetical order on the shelves? Are you more of a free spririt (who is unable to find what you are looking for in under twenty minutes)? How is your perfume collection … Continue reading →

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The First Days Of Spring – Review: Olfactive Studio Flash Back

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Olfactoria

Olfactive Studio released a new – their fifth – perfume this spring and while I’m sure it works well year-round, it feels ideally suited for the season. Flash Back is paired with a photograph by Laurent Segretier. For the other … Continue reading →

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The Last Days Of Winter – Review: Olfactive Studio Lumière Blanche

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Olfactoria

Today, on April 3, I went out into five inches of freshly fallen snow, mummified once more into a stylish re-interpretation of the Michelin-man, dragging two children in the stages between whining and all-out screaming behind me through the icestorm, … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Perfume Shopping Style?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Olfactoria

Are you an impulsive shopper? Do you plan your next purchase with the precision of a brain surgeon? Are you dedicated to extensive research and comparison shopping? Or are you more of a sniff, grab and go person? Do you … Continue reading →

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Tara’s London Perfume Crawl Giveaway Winner Announced

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Olfactoria

Thank you all for entering Tara’s generous giveaway of rare and hard-to-find perfume samples. The giveaway is over, but should you have missed the post, it is still worth a look, as London is full of unexplored perfumed wonders and … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Which Perfume Goes Best With…?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Olfactoria

The last Monday Question about your passions revealed lots of book lovers, but also a good deal of foodies. Perfume and food have lots in common and especially wine connoisseurs share lots of vocabulary with us Perfumistas. It is from them … Continue reading →

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