Tag Archives: Perfume

Two In One – Review: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Esquel

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

Esquel is a town in Patagonia, Argentinia, in 1951 a meteorite was discovered there, which brings Esquel into the fold of the Shooting Stars Collection, by our favorite bottle beauty contest losers, Xerjoff. Esquel includes notes of Lavender, bergamot, iris, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Oriental, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , | 22 Comments

The Gleam In A Mother’s Eye – Review: Aftelier Secret Garden Eau de Parfum

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Usually wearing an Aftelier creation, is quite a ride. When I apply Tango or Cepes&Tuberose, many feelings are stirred up, emotions abound and I am preoccupied and enthralled, as well as challenged and moved. It is not that Secret Garden … Continue reading →

Posted in Aftelier, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Not Every Amber Is For Me – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Ambre Nuit

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

Ambre Nuit was the fourth issue of the line of men’s colognes by Dior. All four of those have since been integrated in the recent La Collection Privée. Although intended as a men’s cologne initially, this is a comfortably genderless … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Dior, Dior La Collection Privée, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Rose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 39 Comments

Monday Question – Guerlain Or Chanel? You Must Choose!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am in the mood for a quite sadistic question today… You have to choose between the houses of Guerlain and Chanel for the rest of your life, you can only have one houses’ perfumes. If you cannot choose, you … Continue reading →

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My New York City Sniffing Tour – Part II

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

Joey and I also visited Bergdorf’s Edward Bess counter, of course. I love Edward Bess Cosmetics, I think it is the most elegant and refined line available right now. In Europe the brand is only available online through zuneta.com, who have … Continue reading →

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Little House On The Prairie – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Sienna Musc

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Laurie Erickson makes an extraordinary number of perfumes to feel at home in. Cuddly, soft, cozy and warm. Evoking crackling fires, cashmere shawls, downy beds and sleep-ins. Conjuring brisk walks in the woods, endless fields of grass or late afternoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Musk, Sonoma Scent Studio, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 23 Comments

My New York City Sniffing Tour – Part I

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

Four days in New York City! This long awaited and hotly anticipated trip was wonderful and, as I knew it would be, too short to do everything I wanted to. But that is okay, it is always nice to know … Continue reading →

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Rich – Review: Xerjoff Shooting Stars Ibitira

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

Ibitira is a town in Brazil where a meteorite crashed in 1947. Part of the Shooting Stars collection Ibitira, the perfume, is a classic floral composition that is described as romantic. Ibitira was created by Jacques Flori and includes notes of … Continue reading →

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Natural Perfumes – What Do You Think?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

Natural Perfumer Ankica Milic of Bellatrix Parfums needs your help! Here is her questionnaire about natural perfumery, if you have a few minutes, please be so kind and help her out. I am late in posting this, since I was away, but … Continue reading →

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Luxe Leather – Review: Chanel’s Cuir de Russie

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

By Tara There’s no getting around it, you really have to like birch tar to like Cuir de Russie. Historically, the bark of the birch tree has been cooked-up and used to cure leather. The synthetic birch tar accord used … Continue reading →

Posted in Aldehydic, By Tara, Chanel, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Leather, Les Exclusifs de Chanel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 53 Comments