Tag Archives: Perfume

Monday Question: What Is Your Perfume Nemesis?

Is there a fragrance you are afraid of? Do you struggle with one particular scent? Is there one perfume you  love to hate? My Answer: A few days ago my answer would still have been Ambre Fétiche, although due to … Continue reading

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Spring has sprung this past week in Austria. The temperatures are up to comfortable, the trees are starting to bloom, the grass in the parks is green and the children can go outside and frolic. Good weather makes things easier. Last … Continue reading

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Olfactoria On Perfume Smellin’ Things

This Saturday I am exploring a new organic fragrance line on PST. I hope to see you over there! 🙂

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Belle Of The Ball – Review: Frapin 1270

After the sheer adoration that the most recent Duchaufour creation 1697 for Frapin unleashed in me, I wanted to further explore the line of fragrances this house primarily known for Cognac, produces. I tried Terre de Sarment, Fruits Boisée and 1270, as those … Continue reading

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Cheerleader – Review: Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus

I purchased my Ormonde Jayne Discovery Kit sometime last fall. The first perfume I fell in love with was Tolu, the second Orris Noir. Then I got distracted by other fragrant things, so only now did I have the pleasure … Continue reading

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A Little Bit Of Everything – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Mitzah

Mitzah is another sample the generous and lovely Dee sent me. I comes at an opportune time, since I am into exploring amber fragrances right now, since my fortunate reconciliation with THE amber, Ambre Fétiche. I am not enchanted with the … Continue reading

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A Lily By Another Name – Review: Aftelier Perfumes Orchid Solid Perfume

When I first tried Aftelier solids I was struck by their wonderfully soft consistency and their skin-caring smoothness. Wildflowers had me swooning, so of course I wanted more. Orchid was the next solid perfume I tested. What a surprise upon … Continue reading

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Ambivalence – Review: Hermes Un Jardin Aprés La Mousson

Un Jardin aprés la Mousson, a garden after the Monsoon, is a creation by Jean-Claude Ellena for Hermes from 2008, the third in the Jardins series. The notes include cardamom, coriander, pepper, ginger, ginger flower and vetiver accord. I like to … Continue reading

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Monday Question: Is There A Perfume That Has A Special Meaning For You?

Do you have a perfume that reminds you of a special person or situation? Is there a fragrance that brings back memories or feelings that are very important to you? Is there a scent that brings you to your knees … Continue reading

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Do you remember how you perceived time as a child? I clearly remember the feeling of absolute freedom in the face of nine weeks of summer vacation, no school, no homework, no pressure for nine weeks. That seemed like a … Continue reading

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