Tag Archives: Tuberose

The Power Of Transformation – Review: Serge Lutens Tubéreuse Criminelle

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Olfactoria

It would be no exaggeration if I said that there was a time when I considered Tubéreuse Criminelle to be my arch enemy. It stood for everything I did not like. Tuberose – that note alone was enough, once upon … Continue reading →

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A Trip To Spain – Ramon Monegal Mini-Reviews Part II

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Olfactoria

After a look at the first seven perfumes from the Spanish niche house of Ramón Monegal (see Part I), here are the seven more feminine leaning perfumes. Apart from being available at First in Fragrance, and through their own website … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Honey, Incense, Iris, Jasmine, Leather, Mimosa, Musk, Orange Blossom, Oriental, Patchouli, Ramon Monegal, Resins, Rose, Tuberose, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

A Trip To Spain – Ramón Monegal Mini-Reviews Part I

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Olfactoria

Ramón Monegal is a spanish niche house that only recently came to my attention when I saw their beautiful bottles popping up on First in Fragrance. Luckily not long after, the brand contacted me and kindly sent samples of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fruity, Gourmand, Iris, Jasmine, Leather, Musk, Oriental, Patchouli, Ramon Monegal, Resins, Rose, Spicy, Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 60 Comments

Olfactoria And The Giant Peach – Review: Parfums MDCI Péché Cardinal

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

All the fragrances of Parfums MDCI that I have tried so far, I have liked a lot (Enlèvement au Serail, Promesse de L’Aube, La Belle Hélène), but not so much as to invest in a full bottle. Now that has … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Parfums MDCI, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 54 Comments

Surrogate Spring – Review: Chanel Les Exclusifs Gardénia

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Olfactoria

I once wrote a damning mini-review about Chanel’s Gardénia and now I’m here to eat my words and apologize to Gardénia and all who love it, as well as to Jacques Polge (he will be so excited 😉 ). Spring is … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanel, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Les Exclusifs de Chanel, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 37 Comments

Look At Me! – Review: Robert Piguet Fracas Extrait de Parfum

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Olfactoria

Smothering mega flower in salad dressing – I believe something along those lines was my first inofficial review of this tuberose classic, a few years ago. The tuberose that all others are compared to, the ultimate diva of fragrances, Fracas … Continue reading →

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Two Women – Review: Sonoma Scent Studio Jour Ensoleillé

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Olfactoria

I am glad this beautiful perfume comes along at a time in my Perfumista career, when I can really appreciate it. Half indolic white floral, half oakmossy chypre, Jour Ensoleillé sounds scary and would have sent me running not too … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Sonoma Scent Studio, Tuberose, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 34 Comments

Round And Glowing – Review: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Carnal Flower

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

I have been working up to this perfume for some time. Tuberose – a note previously shunned has made itself a comfortable spot in my heart by now, by way of several beautiful perfumes, like Mona di Orio Tubéreuse, Aftelier Cepes&Tuberose and By … Continue reading →

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A Night To Remember – Review: Vero Profumo Rubj Extrait de Parfum

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Olfactoria

I knew about Vero Kern for years and was always fascinated by her story. The fact that she followed her dream rather late in life, is very encouraging and shows that it is really worth pursuing what you want. I didn’t try … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Vero Profumo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 50 Comments

New York, New York – Review: Le Labo Tubereuse 40

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Tubereuse 40 is named, like all their other offerings, in the (slightly annoying) Le Labo fashion, the ingredient with the highest concentration gives the name, and the number of ingredients in the formula is added behind. It most cases that … Continue reading →

Posted in Citrus, Cologne, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Le Labo, Orange Blossom, Tuberose | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments