Tag Archives: Serge Lutens

Oh Tannenbaum! – A Blogging Event

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tara and I have been invited to take part in this year’s Holiday Blogging Project called Oh Tannenbaum! The idea is to investigate perfumes inspired by trees and wood. This is a genre I like a lot, but it has … Continue reading →

Posted in Armani Privé, By Tara, Fragrance Reviews, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Incense, Serge Lutens, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 84 Comments

Perfume As Medicine – Sleepless Nights, Aches And Pains And More

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

We all know perfume is powerful and that is why we love it. Perfume is able to conjure memories, to evoke feelings, to influence moods. Perfume is a force to be reckoned with. Nothing works better at making us happy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aftelier, Amber, Annick Goutal, Anya's Garden, Armani Privé, Atelier Cologne, Chanel, Chypre, Citrus, Cologne, Comme des Garcons, Dior, Eau d'Italie, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Fruity, Gaultier, Gourmand, Green, Hermès, Incense, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Lostmarc'h, Maison Martin Margiela, Ormonde Jayne, Parfum d'Empire, Penhaligon's, Ramblings, Serge Lutens, Sisley, Tauer Perfumes, Xerjoff | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Oh, That Way Madness Lies – Review And Giveaway: Serge Lutens Fille En Aiguilles

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

There is almost no Serge Lutens fragrance with which I have an easy relationship. I am not sure whether it is me or whether it is him, but Maitre Serge and I have had our difficulties. I am not sure … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfume Land – Weekend Link Love

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

We went to a wedding yesterday. It probably was one of the last we will go to (at least in our generation) since most of our friends are married already. When exactly did this happen? We’ve just come out of … Continue reading →

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Censored To Maintain PG-Rating – Review: Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Olfactoria

I have a healthy respect for Serge Lutens perfumes. There are many I adore, but there are equally many that have sent me to the sink scrubbing furiously, to get rid of something that did not agree with me. Usually, … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Fragrance Reviews, Oriental, Serge Lutens, Spicy | Tagged , , , , , , | 36 Comments

Monday Question: What Is Your Perfume Nemesis?

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

Is there a fragrance you are afraid of? Do you struggle with one particular scent? Is there one perfume you  love to hate? My Answer: A few days ago my answer would still have been Ambre Fétiche, although due to … Continue reading →

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

This Sunday the entire Olfactoria family is piling into the new gigantic slightly larger than usual car to drive to the country. A visit with my parents to show off the car the kids is the plan. I am looking … Continue reading →

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A River Runs Through It – Review: Serge Lutens Jeux De Peau

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

The good people of Serge Lutens offered to send a sample of their newest release Jeux de Peau to the recipients of their newsletter. Of course I couldn’t be fast enough in sending off my answer of “Yes, please!”. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Oriental, Serge Lutens | Tagged , , , , , , | 32 Comments

Monday Question – What Are Your Favorite Mood-Altering Perfumes?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

What perfumes make you happy? Which ones make you sad? Are there any calming scents for you? Anything infuriating? Do you think perfume has the power to change the course of a day through their mood altering properties? My Answers: … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: What Was Your Introduction To Perfumeland?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

This Monday Question is inspired by this post by Krista, who told us about her first niche fragarance, which happened to be Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan. I commented that encountering this one first would probably have had me running a … Continue reading →

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