Tag Archives: Perfume

Don Draper’s Secret Weapon – Review: Mona Di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Vétyver

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

Since I had such success with the other perfumes in the line, I wanted to smell Vétyver as, albeit I must say it was – along with Cuir – my lowest priority, as I am not really drawn to vetiver … Continue reading →

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Tom Times Three – Review: Tom Ford Santal Blush, Jasmine Rouge And Violet Blonde

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tom Ford generously showers us with three new release this fall. Two in his Private Blend range and one in the wide distribution signature line. Let’s get going then: Tom Ford Private Blend Santal Blush: Don’t you love this image? … Continue reading →

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This Is My Suit Of Armour – Review: Vero Profumo Onda Extrait de Parfum

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have had this tiny sample of Onda in extrait form, for at least six months. I looked at it everytime I opened my sample box, which is quite often as you can imagine, but whenever I wanted to try … Continue reading →

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A Stroll Around the Department Store – Mini Reviews

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

I sniffed my way through a bunch of new releases the other day and thought I’d share my impressions. Caveat: these are no reviews, just my thoughts upon first smelling a perfume, we all know how that first impression can … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite New Release This Fall?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

Which perfume have you anticipated the most? Did it fulfill your expectations? Have you been disappointed? What upcoming perfume launch interests you the most? My Answer: I was looking forward the most to Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial and Chanel N°19 Poudré, … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

This week has been an extraordinary good week in terms of perfumed surprises. I received many packages from all over the world from kind, lovely, generous and like-minded friends. Thank you so much, you know who you are! So I … Continue reading →

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How To Dream – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio To Dream

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

To Dream is the first Sonoma Scent Studio perfume I am reviewing. I tried a few, but always got distracted, something else came up, it was just not the right timing for me and SSS. But then To Dream arrived (courtesy of … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Rose, Sonoma Scent Studio, Violet, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 44 Comments

Magnificat Anima Mea – Review: DSH Perfumes Pandora

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

Pandora, Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’s newest creation, has gotten a lot of attention already. And not only because a new DSH perfume is always interesting, but because it is a GREAT new perfume. Many have already written about it, so what … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Did You Find Your Way Into Perfumeland?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

How did you get addicted? What drew you in? What is your story of falling down the rabbit hole? How did you discover the online perfume community? Do you see yourself getting out of Perfumeland ever again? My Answer: I … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

This weekend we will stay in Vienna, there is a party on Saturday – my nephew turns two, Happy Birthday, M! On Sunday we are invited to brunch with friends. The hostess is a long-time lurker here, and not easily … Continue reading →

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