Tag Archives: Perfume

Challenges – Review: Parfum d’Empire Aziyadé And Fougère Bengale

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Parfum d’Empire is a line where I have found many perfumes to love. It is well-edited, it offers something for everyone, but not everything can be right for me. These two, Aziyadé and Fougère Bengale present challenges to me. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Fragrance Reviews, Leather, Oriental, Parfum d'Empire, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , | 44 Comments

Monday Question – Do You Ever Experience Perfume Fatigue?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you have phases when you just don’t want to smell anything? When you have enough of new things? When all you crave is something tried and true? Familiar and loved? Are you always in the mood for perfume? Or … Continue reading →

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Space For The Spirit – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Incense Pure

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

Incense, for any Catholic, is first and foremost associated with a church service (Comme des Garcons Avignon or Heeley Cardinal). But that is not the only possible incarnation of the note, some incense pefumes do not evoke holy halls, but … Continue reading →

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A Big Hug From A Good Friend – Review: Mona di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Musc

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Musks can be a tricky business. They can be too clean, evoking room spray, dryer sheets and fresh laundry. They can be too dirty, evoking sweaty armpits and Mongolian leaders including their horses. Or they can be too big (molecular … Continue reading →

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Silence Fraught With Tension – Review: Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs01

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was seeking out a sample of Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs01 for its basmati rice note. I love a rice note in perfume, it is not often found. I like Ormonde Jayne Champaca and Calè Fragranze d’Autore Dolce Riso, but perfumes … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Green, Woods | Tagged , , , , , | 20 Comments

Am Christkindlmarkt – Review: Aroma M Geisha Rouge

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

Geisha Rouge is my “It is terribly cold outside, the wind is howling, my cheeks are frozen, but I still try to smile, when I get a whiff of my perfume!” scent. Perfect for harsh conditions, the oil of Geisha … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: What Sparks Your Interest In A Perfume?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Why do you sample a certain scent? What makes you decide to try a new (for you) perfume? Are you attracted by the noteslist? A review on a blog or a forum? An advertisement or press release? What draws you … Continue reading →

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In The Arms Of the Angel – Review: Mona di Orio Oiro

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

The following post was already written back in September, but I held it back for reasons, I’m not entirely clear about anymore. The tragic event of the perfumer Mona di Orio’s death yesterday, made me revisit it and I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Mona di Orio, Oriental | Tagged , , , , , | 31 Comments

Mona Di Orio Died

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

I just saw the unbelievable news that the great perfumer Mona di Orio has suddenly passed away today. I am deeply shocked and the right words fail me at the moment. Still, I feel the need to talk about this … Continue reading →

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You Have Chosen! – Answers To The Monday Question: Guerlain Or Chanel?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

The last Monday Question had quite an echo, many of you joined me in the ficitional imperative to choose only one of the two most esteemed houses – Chanel or Guerlain. So how did you choose? Since I am a … Continue reading →

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