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Perfume Shopping Around The World – The Poland Edition

Editor’s Note: Let us welcome Lukas today, who will introduce himself below. By Lukas: Hello to all who travel through the perfume world along with Olfactoria! Nice to see so many perfume enthusiasts in one place. Let me introduce myself: … Continue reading

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Paris Treasures – A Shopping Trip to The Capital Of Perfumeland

Below is the lovely account about perfume shopping in Paris by my friend Sandra, an American living in Vienna and a loyal, long-time reader of Olfactoria’s Travels. Sandra is a perfume-nut and mother of an incredibly cute three-year old. I’m … Continue reading

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Dolce Vita Profumato – A Visit To Profumeria Al Sacro Cuore In Bologna

The reason I went to Bologna this year before our family vacation at the Adriatic coast was to visit the most beautiful perfume store the city has to offer – Antica Profumeria al Sacro Cuore. One of the first niche … Continue reading

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I Want, I Need, I Have To Have – The Trouble With Impulse Buys

Do you recognize the following scenario? You innocently walk into a store (one of the perfume carrying variety of course), intending to browse a little, checking what is in stock, maybe sniffing two or three perfumes on your list, but … Continue reading

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Mona di Orio Discovery Box

Just a quick note to let you know that First in Fragrance offers a discovery box of Mona di Orio’s Les Nombres d’Or line, including the new Rose Etoile d’Hollande. That is a great thing if I ever saw one! … Continue reading

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My Favorite Things – Spring/Summer 2012

My favorite things at the moment: Gadgets: My Kindle! I received a Kindle for Mother’s Day (I hinted I’d like a book, got a lot more than I bargained for. 😉 ) and despite my initial aversion to the principle … Continue reading

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Perfume Shopping Around The World – New Page Added!

There is a new page up there, Perfume Shopping Around The World, a compilation of links throughout the blogosphere concerning shopping for perfume in several cities. Nothing beats perfume shopping while on vacation or a business trip! The idea and … Continue reading

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Two Days Away – A London Sniffing Tour

I went to London last week to give a talk at the London Perfume Lovers meeting (Tara wrote about it here.) and I decided to stay a day longer to enjoy my freedom for once and go on a little … Continue reading

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Monday Question – What Is Your Fragrant Birthday Wish?

Your birthday is coming up and you can wish for one bottle of perfume, no matter the cost, which one will it be? Who should give it to you? Is there a chance you will get it? My Answer: No … Continue reading

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I’m In London! – Olfactoria Travels For Real

I’m in London today, my talk event yesterday evening is over and I am free to really enjoy myself! (How was it? No idea, this is a scheduled post! 😉 ) I’m going sniffing and shopping today. Sending you all … Continue reading

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