Tag Archives: Perfume

Prim And Proper- Review: Balenciaga Paris

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

Balenciaga Paris, a floral chypre, is the first Balenciaga perfume launched under the creative direction of Nicolas Ghesquiere (whose style and design I personally admire), it was created by perfumer Olivier Polge in 2010. Notes include bergamot, spices, pepper, violet, carnation, … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria’s Travels Has A Facebook Page (That Feels Lonely)

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

I created a Facebook page for OT, but sadly my technical expertise precludes me from finding a way to make this fact known to people who would maybe like to use it like an RSS feed or something, as a way to … Continue reading →

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Pastoral – Review: Guerlain Aprés L’Ondée

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Olfactoria

Aprés l’Ondée was my very first Guerlain. For a long time I also thought it would be my only one (insert hearty laughter here), because I thought all the others were not my style, I couldn’t imagine myself in something as challenging … Continue reading →

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I Can See You – Review: Edition de Parfums Frederic Malle Iris Poudre

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

When I wore Iris Poudre for the first time a few months ago, it was a bitterly cold day and I was taking my son to his English class. I had just put a single spray on the back of … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Favorite Mood-Altering Perfumes?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

What perfumes make you happy? Which ones make you sad? Are there any calming scents for you? Anything infuriating? Do you think perfume has the power to change the course of a day through their mood altering properties? My Answers: … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

How are you spending your Sunday? I look forward to Sunday dinner at the Grandparent’s house, great food and instant baby sitters, what’s not to love? 😉 But first, let us take a look at last weeks posts from some … Continue reading →

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Be My Valentine? – Special Edition Non-Monday Question

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is the weekend before Valentine’s Day, and therefore the perfect time for a special holiday edition of the Monday Question series. 🙂 How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day, if at all? What perfume will you be wearing? What is … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria At Perfume Smellin’ Things

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

Another Saturday post over at PST. Going a little off the trodden path this time… See you over there!

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Wallflower? – Review: Prada Infusion d’Iris

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Olfactoria

You could say Infusion d’Iris was my first iris fragrance, albeit at a time when I didn’t know I really adored iris. Sounds strange? That’s because it is. Prada’s Infusion d’Iris is a lovely fragrance. It has a special place … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Pyjamas – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Mure et Musc

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

As a child I had favorite pyjamas. They were light purple and had little blackberries printed all over them. The fabric was the softest flannel imaginable, worn thin from many washings, they even had a little rip over the left … Continue reading →

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