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Perfume Paradise – Shopping in Vienna’s “Le Parfum”

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

For my perfume needs there is a perfect location to be found in Vienna. Right in the heart the city on Petersplatz there is a lovely, little boutique called “Le Parfum”. They stock an impressive range of niche and hard to … Continue reading →

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My Perfume Wishlist – The December Issue

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Olfactoria

It is time again for my current wishlist. Sadly my holiday gift potential is already pretty much exhausted, (but wait for the review of what my DH will get me, it is great, and no, it is not a surprise … Continue reading →

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Christmas Came Early – A Wonderful Surprise From London

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Olfactoria

In Austria, we don´t wait for Santa Claus to bring presents on Christmas Morning, but we have the “Christkindl”, or Christ Child. It is a mixture of the Baby Jesus and an angel and it brings the tree as well … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Olfactoria

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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A Somewhat Different Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Olfactoria

It is hard to gift somebody else with a perfume. Even if you think you know best, even if you are convinced your impeccable taste and extensive knowledge enables you to give your nearest and dearest what they secretly wish … Continue reading →

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The Great Unsniffed-How A Big Imagination Leads To Even Bigger Desire

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Olfactoria

I want what I can’t (or almost can´t) have. That is the story of my life… (side note: M., for once this is NOT a husband bashing post :D) The quest for the hard to get is one of my favorite pastimes. When it … Continue reading →

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