Tag Archives: Review

A Perfect Iris? – Review And Rant: Chanel 28 La Pausa

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

In iris I have found a note I truly love. Its complicated range, its versatility, its many incarnations and interpretations that are all united by one descriptor – elegance – has made me a fan of this note. Have I … Continue reading →

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Conversion – Review: Puredistance M

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

Initially I was not terribly interested in Puredistance’s third perfume, a release clearly geared towards men. Created by Roja Dove in 2010, the fragrance comes in a matte grey flacon that evokes metal, its box is black and grey, it … Continue reading →

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Amuse Bouche – Review: Guerlain Iris Ganache

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

I love Guerlain. But when it comes to attempting to review one of their perfumes, I am having the hardest time. I dither around, wear it for weeks, trying to get it right. I am afraid of saying something stupid, of not … Continue reading →

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Clothes For Elves – Review: The Different Company Bois d’Iris

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

For somebody who is already a fan of Jean-Claude Ellena’s work,  The Different Company will come up sooner or later. For Perfumistas on a budget (and I don’t know any who are not in some way or other) it is often rather later. So … Continue reading →

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Purple Silk – Review: Ormonde Jayne Orris Noir

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

I own the Ormonde Jayne discovery set for years now (highly recommended btw!) and so far this has led me to aquiring Tolu in many incarnations, perfume, bath oil, candles. I did my best to ignore the rest of the set … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Lily – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

It was one of my previous misconceptions, that I don´t particularly care for flowers. Not the real thing of course, but floral notes in perfumes. I am fine with the soft, delicate ones, no problem there. But the big, white, … Continue reading →

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Two Winners – Review: Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds And Trefle Pur

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

The first Atelier Cologne perfume, Orange Sanguine, I reviewed yesterday was a winner for me, its perfect orange happiness made my day. Reason enough to take a look at two more of the currently five fragrances offered by New York based niche … Continue reading →

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Incense With A Smile- Review: Heeley Cardinal

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

I heard many good things about Heeley Perfumes in general and Cardinal especially. So what else can the devoted Perfumista do, but get in gear and try to acquire a sample. I was haunting The Perfumed Court for a very … Continue reading →

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War of The Oranges – Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine vs. Frederic Malle Bigarade Concentrée

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

I am a longtime fan of Bigarade Concentrée by Jean-Claude Ellena for Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle released in 2002. It is the most uplifting and happiness-inducing perfume in my collection. It never fails to elicit a smile upon spraying … Continue reading →

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Lady Of The Roses – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was a bit apprehensive when I thought about trying Portrait of a Lady, the latest issue by Frederic Malle. I have an exceptional track record with this line, and I didn’t particularly long to encounter a Malle fragrance I … Continue reading →

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