Tag Archives: Review

I’m Going Indie – Review: Ava Luxe Love’s True Bluish Light

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Olfactoria

I am fascinated by independent perfumers. The internet opened unique possibilities of getting into “personal” contact with people, you would otherwise never even hear of. (Not meant as an insult to these people, but alluding to the fact, that I live in … Continue reading →

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Meeting with Royalty – Chanel N° 5 Parfum

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Olfactoria

Chanel N°5 isn’t a perfume, it is an institution. It is probably not an institution waiting for little old me to amble along and review it. Try to stop me! I first wore the Eau de Parfum version of N°5 … Continue reading →

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Timelessness – Review: Puredistance Antonia

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Olfactoria

Just in time before it is available on the company´s website (on 17.12.10), I received a sample of Antonia, the new fragrance by Puredistance. The dutch founder of this elusive and exclusive company, Jan Ewoud Vos, was nice enough to … Continue reading →

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The Kitten And The Lion – Review: Guerlain Shalimar Ode Á La Vanille

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Olfactoria

I was lucky enough to buy the allegedly last bottle of Guerlain’s limited 2010 release Ode A La Vanille that was to be had in Vienna (there were probably five in all ;)) I am so glad I did! As a Shalimar … Continue reading →

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Meow! – Review: Parfumerie Generale N° 21 Felanilla

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Olfactoria

I was a little tired after the weekend and feeling a bit uninspired, when I happened upon a sample of Felanilla that I had forgotten in the depths of my sample box. Thank Goodness I found it! Felanilla quickly got me … Continue reading →

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A Votre Santé! – Review: Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Olfactoria

This is the second gorgeous Vanilla from Guerlain for me this fall. The first one is Shalimar Ode a la Vanille, my review of which is coming but still needs a little time to stew… My sister-in-law brought Spiritueuse Double … Continue reading →

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Water Music – Review: Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Olfactoria

Do you know Georg Friedrich Händel’s (1685–1759) suite Water Music? I know that I am prone to synesthetic impressions when smelling a fragrance, mostly I see colors associated with the smell. Jean-Claude Ellena’s ninth Hermessence made music in my head. Clear trumpets, … Continue reading →

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Plain And Simple? – Review: Escentric Molecules Molecule 01

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Olfactoria

I wanted to smell Molecule 01 as soon as I heard about it. Its appeal being not composition, since there is nothing to analyse here, the “perfume” features but one single ingredient, but the allegedly mysterious, pheromone-like powers of pure … Continue reading →

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Naming The Nameless – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle L’Eau d’Hiver

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Olfactoria

L’Eau d’Hiver is one of my oldest perfume favorites, beloved and cherished over the years, and trusted whenever I need something to wear that is comfortable, light but still recognizably different. Why have I waited this long to review it? … Continue reading →

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Violets And Horses – Review: Frederic Malle Dans Tes Bras

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Olfactoria

Are we ready for another turn with Maurice Roucel after what happened with Muscs Ravageur? Let´s see. Dans Tes Bras (In Your Arms) was created by Maurice Roucel in 2008, it is the second one by this perfumer for Editions … Continue reading →

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