Tag Archives: Perfume

Monday Question: Which Perfumes Have Won You Compliments?

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

By Tara Have you had unsolicited compliments on your perfumes, if so which ones? Are the compliments only from friends and family or have you received them from strangers? Do you live in hope that someone will one day recognise … Continue reading →

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Beauty On The Outside – Review: Acqua di Parma Colonia, Colonia Intensa and Colonia Essenza

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

Sometimes I follow my eyes towards a perfume, and sometimes that leads me to something nice and worthwhile. Acqua di Parma is such a line, where what I saw interested me more, than what I expected to smell. That may … Continue reading →

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The Silver Lining – Review: Carner Barcelona Tardes

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

We took a sniff at Carner Barcelona D600 not so long ago. Tardes, the second creation of Sara Carner is the harder of the two Carner perfumes to love, but it is also the more interesting and – in the end – … Continue reading →

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Good Company – Review: Prada Candy

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was not sure what to think about Candy for the longest time. Every time I wore it, it was different. Not hugely so, but enough to keep me from forming an opinion worthy of sharing here. What was clear … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Are You Willing To Go Vintage?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Are you looking for vintage perfumes for reformulation reasons? Or are you sticking to readily available current formulas? Where do you find your vintage perfumes? Is “going vintage” worth it, in your opinion? My Answer: I’m debating that issue with … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

We are off to go swimming this weekend! The spa we are going to, is hopefully keeping the kids happy and busy and everyone relaxed and well fed. Can’t wait! Last week in Perfumeland was once more a busy one, here … Continue reading →

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Vero Profumo – Review: The Eaux de Parfums And Conclusions

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Vero Profumo offers three extraits, Onda, Rubj and Kiki that I have reviewed in the past weeks, in addition, in 2010, perfumer Vero Kern released three Eau de Parfum versions of the perfumes. They are not just lower concentrations, but completely reworked … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fougère, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Vero Profumo, Vetiver, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 39 Comments

Dark Times – Review: Parfumerie Générale N°10 Aomassai

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

Aomassai is one of Pierre Guillaume’s masterpieces. Another woody-gourmand, Aomassai is at once a delicious treat and a deep and mysterious – I almost want to say experience – perfume. The name is a bit confusing. The perfume is inspired … Continue reading →

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In My Grandfather’s Den – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Tabac Aurea

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have an ambivalent relationship with the tobacco note. Real tobacco makes me sick. My grandfather used to smoke a lot, cigarettes as well as a pipe. I loved him dearly and miss him to this day, but the aura … Continue reading →

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Hope For The Future – Review: Parfums MDCI Enlèvement Au Serail

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Spurred on by the success of Promesse de l’Aube, I continued my exploration of both Kurkdjian creations and the Parfums MCDI line. I chose Enlèvement au Serail also for its name – Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Abduction from the … Continue reading →

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