Tag Archives: Review

Olfactoria And The Giant Peach – Review: Parfums MDCI Péché Cardinal

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

All the fragrances of Parfums MDCI that I have tried so far, I have liked a lot (Enlèvement au Serail, Promesse de L’Aube, La Belle Hélène), but not so much as to invest in a full bottle. Now that has … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Parfums MDCI, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 54 Comments

Now And Then – Review: L’Artisan Traversée du Bosphore

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

To some perfumes we feel an immediate affinity, some we dismiss out of hand. Some perfumes capture our hearts and imaginations at first sniff, some stealthily claim their place in our hearts. Some perfumes need and take their own sweet … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Leather, Rose | Tagged , , , , , , | 46 Comments

Mona’s Legacy – Mona Di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Rose Etoile de Hollande

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Olfactoria

Mona do Orio’s take on rose is eagerly anticipated by everyone who knows and loves her work. Rose Etoile de Hollande was created by Mona herself, before her untimely and tragic death last December. Her business partner Jeroen Oude Songtoen thankfully … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Heliotrope, Leather, Mona di Orio, Musk, Patchouli, Resins, Rose, Spicy, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 62 Comments

Gold Dust – Review: Chanel Bois des Iles

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Since tumbling down the rabbit hole into Perfumeland the only perfume I have bought on the spot is Bois des Iles. It was love at first sniff and despite the price tag I couldn’t walk away without a … Continue reading →

Posted in Aldehydic, By Tara, Chanel, Floral, Spicy, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 63 Comments

What I Do In Vienna Is Obvious – Review: A Lab On Fire What We do In Paris Is Secret

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Olfactoria

The title of this perfume alone is already half a blog post… A Lab On Fire has created a bit of a stir in the perfume community and while the utilitarian bottles are not drawing me in at all, perfumes … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , | 38 Comments

Soap Opera – Review: Guerlain Cruel Gardénia

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Olfactoria

The dear constant reader knows how much I love to complete a set. With this review I’m proud to say that I have now reviewed the entire, gorgeous and exclusive L’Art et la Matiere line. Not bad for someone hundreds … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière | Tagged , , , , , | 30 Comments

One Man, Three Leathers – Review: Parfumerie Générale Cuir d’Iris, Cuir Venenum And L’Oiseau de Nuit

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Olfactoria

Parfumerie Générale offers three leather scents in its stable and today I want to take a look at all three of them. Leather has been a note I did not like, let alone seek out for a long time. Mainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Iris, Leather, Parfumerie Generale, Resins, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 45 Comments

Scents Of Destination – Where To Wear What! A Blogging Project

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Olfactoria

Where are you going on vacation this summer? Any exotic locales? Maybe an exciting city trip? A mountain retreat? A sandy beach? To your office? Wherever you plan to go, even if you stay on your own balcony, there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Cologne, DSH Italian Splendor, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Orange Blossom, Parfum d'Empire, Penhaligon's, Travels | Tagged , , , , | 39 Comments

The Animal In Me – Review: Dior La Collection Privée Leather Oud

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

There are not many perfumes less in character for me than Leather Oud. And although I’m very often wrong with predicting what I like and what I hate, I was not wrong here. But I don’t hate Leather Oud, not … Continue reading →

Posted in Dior, Dior La Collection Privée, Fragrance Reviews, Leather, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Surrogate Spring – Review: Chanel Les Exclusifs Gardénia

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

I once wrote a damning mini-review about Chanel’s Gardénia and now I’m here to eat my words and apologize to Gardénia and all who love it, as well as to Jacques Polge (he will be so excited 😉 ). Spring is … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Les Exclusifs de Chanel, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 37 Comments