Tag Archives: Scent

Kate Middleton’s Perfume- Review: Illuminum White Gardenia Petals

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

UPDATE October 2011: This review is of a batch of Illuminum White Gardenia Petals that I purchased shortly after the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William. It has come to my attention and nose that the current perfume sold under that … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: Do You Layer Your Perfumes?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you ever layer fragrances? Why? What is your most inspired combination to date? Did you ever create a hot mess when layering two less compatible scents? My Answers: I layer fragrances from time to time when I feel experimental or … Continue reading →

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Coffee Candles By Olivia Giacobetti

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Olfactoria

“La Route du Café is an exclusive collection of scented candles which reveals the very essence of coffee, from its birth to its maturity. The range of delicate fragrances created for Nespresso by perfumer Olivia Giacobetti will fill your senses … Continue reading →

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Behind The Scenes – Les Coulisses Du Parfum By Osmoz

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Olfactoria

I received the entire five volumes of Les Coulisses du Parfum for Christmas. My dear husband took my hints to heart, but that I would get the entire series was a wonderful and very generous surprise. Volumes I-V contain individual … Continue reading →

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