Tag Archives: Review

A Bit Of Glamour – Review: Xerjoff Casamorati Dama Bianca

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Olfactoria

Dama Bianca is a classic case of: attractive bottle drawing in shallow perfume blogger. Aside from the eye-stabbingly dangerous looking top, this bottle and even more so the packaging are gorgeous! Or are they? The strange thing is, one moment I’m bewitched, … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Violet, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Who Needs Pink Elephants? – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Grand Bal

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Olfactoria

When I think about Dior, I don’t think of the botched new versions of great classics, of the demise of some of the most important scents in perfume history, no, strangely enough and quite contrary to my usual character, when … Continue reading →

Posted in Dior, Dior La Collection Privée, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine | Tagged , , , , , , , | 37 Comments

Luxurious Bargain – Review: Hermès L’Ambre de Merveilles

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

Lately my perfume habits have changed dramatically. I’ve gone from testing four of five perfumes a day, to craving and wearing a single one for a week or more at a time. That development has it’s positive and negative sides. … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Fragrance Reviews, Hermès, Musk | Tagged , , , , , , | 54 Comments

The Heroine Of Summers Past – Review: Yosh Ginger Ciao

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

Yosh Han, Californian perfumer extraordinaire, says the name of this perfume, Ginger Ciao, is actually the name of the heroine of a novella she has written. Ginger Ciao, evocative of every overblown female lead somewhere between James Bond and Austin Powers, surely … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Lily, Spicy, Woods, Ylang Ylang, Yosh | Tagged , , , , , , , | 44 Comments

A Smaller Empire – Review: Parfum d’Empire Cuir Ottoman

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Olfactoria

Leather – I have to say, I love it. That is fairly new for me and therefore I’m still somewhat  amazed at the fact. I had good experiences with the Parfum d’Empire line, so to try their leather scent was a must. … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Iris, Jasmine, Leather, Oriental, Parfum d'Empire, Resins | Tagged , , , , , | 45 Comments

My Kingdom For This Horse! – Review: Parfum d’Empire Equistrius

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Olfactoria

I wanted to re-post this review, since Equistrius made a major comeback in my perfume-wearing habits. Over the summer I completely neglected this gem in my collection, because it somehow did not work at all, but now that temperatures are down again, I’m once more reveling in its … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Iris, Parfum d'Empire | Tagged , , , , , , | 28 Comments

Elegance Is Timeless – Review: Ann Gerard Cuir de Nacre

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Olfactoria

Bertrand Duchaufour created a trio of perfumes for Parisian jewellery designer Ann Gerard. The first I tried was Cuir de Nacre, an iris-leather perfume. It sounded divine from what I have read about it, and fortunately I have not been disappointed. … Continue reading →

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Pure Joy? – Review: Ann Gerard Perle de Mousse

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Olfactoria

I thought Cuir de Nacre would be my favorite in this new line of three exceptionally well made perfumes, but it turns out – as it so frequently does – that I was wrong. It has been a while that … Continue reading →

Posted in Ann Gerard, Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , | 68 Comments

Undeserving – Review: Nabucco Amytis Parfum Fin

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Olfactoria

There are perfumes I’d love to own, if only I wasn’t a fumie. What I mean is that some perfumes deserve to become part of a person, deserve to stand alone, be admired and most importantly, be used day after … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Nabucco, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , | 43 Comments

Memories – Review: Comme de Garcons Series 3 Incense, Avignon

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Olfactoria

I used to go to church every Sunday as a child, and on high holidays like Christmas or Easter I went for up to five days in a row. (Easter sure is a busy time for Catholics.) There were times … Continue reading →

Posted in Comme des Garcons, Fragrance Reviews, Incense | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 48 Comments