Tag Archives: Perfume

Quick Escape – Review: Farmacia SS Annunziata Fiore Di Riso

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Olfactoria

Vanessa of Bonkers about Perfume has been extremely generous with me and one of the many, many samples and decants she shared with me, was Farmacia SS Annunziata Fiore di Riso, a perfume she very much likes herself. Notes include … Continue reading →

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My Epicurean Self – Review: Parfums d’Orsay La Dandy Pour Femme

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Olfactoria

Parfums d’Orsay is a line that stays pretty much under the radar for some reason. (One of the reasons that it is not well known in the US might be that Luckyscent does not carry the line, but First in … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Parfums d'Orsay | Tagged , , , , , | 23 Comments

Danger In The Air – Review: By Kilian Liaisons Dangereuses, Typical Me

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

This is the last of the By Kilian line I plan on reviewing. The one missing from the ten perfume collection L’Oeuvre Noire, that bears the quite a bit less modest title Black Masterpiece in English,  Straight To Heaven, the … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Always Fall For The Same Perfume?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

Do you tend to go for the same type of fragrance time and again? Is your perfume closet filled with similar scents? Are you a particular perfume type? Orientals only? Green queen? Chypre champion? Floral fan or even  AldeHo? Or … Continue reading →

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A Little Something For The Eye – A Sneak Peek Into My Perfume Closet Part I

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

I thought it might be nice to post a few pictures of my collection. This is the first part. I normally keep my perfumes in their boxes, since my closet has glass fronts, so I took some out for group … Continue reading →

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Round And Glowing – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Carnal Flower

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have been working up to this perfume for some time. Tuberose – a note previously shunned has made itself a comfortable spot in my heart by now, by way of several beautiful perfumes, like Mona di Orio Tubéreuse, Aftelier Cepes&Tuberose and By … Continue reading →

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The Pink League – L’Artisan Jour de Fete And Drole De Rose

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

There is a time and a place for pink. Pink, the quintessential girly color speaks to women in a special way. Many of us have worn this color, or been made to wear it, we loved or hated it. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Powdery, Rose, Vanilla, Violet | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 26 Comments

Enchanted Forest – Review: Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Woman

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Olfactoria

Ormonde Jayne is one of the most accessible and wearable lines out there. They offer a great discovery set that every card-carrying Perfumista owns or covets, and their scents are lovely, well-made, friendly and pretty throughout. I like the florals, … Continue reading →

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Temptation Calling – Review: By Kilian Cruel Intentions, Tempt Me

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Olfactoria

In this By Kilian release – part of the original six perfumes of the L’Oeuvre Noire collection – oud, also known as agarwood, is the star. There is no real agarwood in Cruel Intentions, but rather an agarwood accord, meaning … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Fragrant Resolutions For The New Year?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Olfactoria

What do you want to do differently this year? Are you happy with your collection? Do you want to down-size or stock up? Do you have any New Year’s resolutions concerning your perfume hobby? My Answer: My biggest resolution this … Continue reading →

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