Tag Archives: Thierry Wasser

Springtime In Tokyo – Review: Guerlain Un Ville, Un Parfum Tokyo

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Olfactoria

Editor’s Note: I’m glad to welcome Sandra again with a review of another Guerlain. She took us to China last time, see her review of Guerlain’s Shanghai, now we get to travel with her to gorgeous Japan in springtime. Enjoy! … Continue reading →

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Shalimar For Beginners – Review: Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara If I was forced to vote for the greatest perfume of all time I may well plump for Shalimar. The only problem is that I hardly ever wear it. It just seems very “evening-y” to me and that … Continue reading →

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Curves – Review: Guerlain Shalimar Ode A La Vanille Sur La Route De Madagascar

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

Guerlain’s ten-word-long flanker to its classic oriental Shalimar, just recently came out as a limited edition. Shalimar is a perfume I like it almost all its many incarnations, and I also own the first Ode a la Vanille, that came … Continue reading →

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Hospitals And Holidays – Review: A Lab On Fire L’Anonyme And Sweet Dreams 2003

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

I’ll say it right up front: While I was intrigued by A Lab On Fire’s latest offering What We Do In Paris Is Secret, I was a bit disappointed by the other two perfumes in the line. L’Anonyme ou OP-1475-A … Continue reading →

Posted in Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Leather, Musk, Orange Blossom, Powdery, Rose, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

A Stroll Amidst the Temples – Review: Guerlain Un Ville, Un Parfum Shanghai

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Sandra When I think of Asia, China in particular, I think of all of the smells that I encountered in my travels to the region. First and foremost, tea comes to mind and in reality, there was always a … Continue reading →

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Something Old And Something New – Review: Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune And Lys Soleia

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

The Aqua Allegoria line of Guerlain is more (but unfortunately sometimes less) than a collection of starter scents. Intended for summer wear, Aqua Allegoria features light and sprightly perfumes, some are in the permanent line, some fade out after a season, depending … Continue reading →

Posted in Aquatic, Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Guerlain, Lily, Oriental, Spicy, Tuberose, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang | Tagged , , , , , , | 63 Comments

Sweet Child Of Mine – Review: Guerlain Myrrhe&Délires

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Olfactoria

The newest release in the highly coveted (by me) and exclusive L’Art et la Matière line, called Myrrhe et Délires, Myrrh and Delusions, does not strike me as delusional, nor is it inducing any delusions on the part of the wearer … Continue reading →

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Security Blanket – Review: Guerlain Tonka Impériale

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Olfactoria

I love Guerlain, I love gourmands, I love the L’Art et la Matière line, so Tonka Impériale was a slam-dunk for me. One of those rare perfumes you know you will love just by reading about them. Tonka Impériale was … Continue reading →

Posted in Benzoin, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Honey, Oriental, Resins, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 48 Comments

Looking For Spring With Guerlain – Review: Guerlain Un Ville, Un Parfum London

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Olfactoria

As I wrote in my previous Looking For Spring post, this time of the year lends itself to fresh and uplifting perfumes that jolt me out of my cold-induced rigor. I received a sample of Guerlain’s newest addition to their … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Guerlain, Rose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 46 Comments

Super-Special Patchouli And Yesteryear’s Rose – Review: Guerlain Idylle Duet

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Olfactoria

I was awaiting Idylle Duet rather impatiently for a mainstream flanker launch. Probably because I had already heard many good things about it and because I rather like Idylle, which is a nice fragrance if you don’t expect it to … Continue reading →

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