Tag Archives: Vanilla Scents

Vanilla Perfumes: The Best of The Best Presented by Neil Chapman, Perfume Lovers London, New Cavendish Club, Thursday 27th March 2014

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Tara Neil Chapman is a British perfume obsessive living in Japan. His blog The Black Narcissus is a great read but be warned, you may turn green with envy at the regularity with which he picks up vintage gems … Continue reading →

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Flowers In Space – Review: Hermessence Vanille Galante

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

Vanille Galante has a misleading name. It is many things, but a vanilla fragrance it is not. Which, frankly, put me off it for a long time. I may be too literal a person, but my expectations and the perfume … Continue reading →

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The Kitten And The Lion – Review: Guerlain Shalimar Ode Á La Vanille

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Olfactoria

I was lucky enough to buy the allegedly last bottle of Guerlain’s limited 2010 release Ode A La Vanille that was to be had in Vienna (there were probably five in all ;)) I am so glad I did! As a Shalimar … Continue reading →

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Meow! – Review: Parfumerie Generale N° 21 Felanilla

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Olfactoria

I was a little tired after the weekend and feeling a bit uninspired, when I happened upon a sample of Felanilla that I had forgotten in the depths of my sample box. Thank Goodness I found it! Felanilla quickly got me … Continue reading →

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A Votre Santé! – Review: Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Olfactoria

This is the second gorgeous Vanilla from Guerlain for me this fall. The first one is Shalimar Ode a la Vanille, my review of which is coming but still needs a little time to stew… My sister-in-law brought Spiritueuse Double … Continue reading →

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Queen of Queens – Guerlain Shalimar: Not A Review

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Olfactoria

I wouldn’t dare to attempt a review of such a classic. Even if I would, I couldn’t, since the classic in its original form does not exist anymore. What is sold today under the name of Shalimar is the only … Continue reading →

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When Doubts Turn Into Love – Annick Goutal Vanille Exquise Revisited

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Olfactoria

Remember this post? I was on the fence whether I liked this perfume or not. Times change, so it is time to re-evaluate my earlier opinion (which primarily consisted of not quite having one ;)) and now, what can I say? … Continue reading →

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Home, sweet Home…How I scent my surroundings

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Olfactoria

Do you scent your home as well as yourself? In the times before I grew into appreciating fragrance I always had a scented candle at home (mostly vanilla scented ones from Ikea, that admission is a little like a wine connoisseur stating … Continue reading →

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