Tag Archives: Vanilla

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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Licorice Tree – Review: Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Olfactoria

I never liked licorice until I got pregnant. Apart from changing my entire life forever, pregnancy also, interestingly, changed my attitude towards licorice. I really craved it then, and the predilection has stayed with me since (thankfully the mood swings … Continue reading →

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Fall Fragrance Round-Up Post

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Olfactoria

Perfumes are great mood enhancers on cold and grey days, they can be warming, comforting or uplifting. Ultimately, they make fall and winter infinitely more enjoyable for me. I thought I would do a round up of all the cuddly … Continue reading →

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On the Fence: Do I love thee? – Review: Annick Goutal Vanille Exquise

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Olfactoria

There are lots of fragrances I like, they are loved and cherished, talked to (yeah, well…) and nowadays blogged about; there are those I do not like at all, that leave me a bit disappointed, as I might have had high hopes … Continue reading →

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