Category Archives: Interview

People In Perfumeland – Marla Robb, A Semi-Retired Perfumista

I met Marla, also known as Masha in Perfumeland, a few years back when we were both writing for Perfume Smellin’ Things. I commented on a review of hers and she kindly emailed me later to offer a sample of … Continue reading

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People In Perfumeland – Geza Schön, Perfumer

“Molecule is to perfume as Bauhaus is to Baroque.” That is German perfumer Geza Schön’s description of his niche line Escentric Molecules. Starting in 2006, the line uniquely launches two scents at once: one a pure molecule (Iso E Super … Continue reading

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People In Perfumeland – Steven Verstraete Of Haute Parfumerie Place Vendome

Today I am happy to have Steven Verstraete of Haute Parfumerie Place Vendome in Weevelgem, Belgium, as a guest in the People In Perfumeland series. Steven’s workplaces is a piece of heaven on earth for sure and a dream destination for every … Continue reading

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People In Perfumeland – Tara Smith Of Olfactoria’s Travels

Today I am happy to give you a more personal view on Tara, my dear friend and co-writer on this blog. Tara lives in London and is therefore my eyes and ears on the ground for all the exciting perfume … Continue reading

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People In Perfumeland – Jordan River Of The Fragrant Man

Once upon a time Jordan River was a shy lurker who one day decided to comment on one of my Monday Questions. The comment became so long he emailed it to me and it became a guest post here called … Continue reading

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People In Perfumeland – Undina Of Undina’s Looking Glass

Undina is best known throughout Perfumeland for her love of numbers. Her statistics posts are legendary. But despite her clear-thinking, no-nonsense persona, she also touches us with her personal perfume stories that show a sensitive and caring woman underneath the … Continue reading

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People In Perfumeland – Thomas Dunckley Of The Candy Perfume Boy

Another important man in Perfumeland is here today, the fabulous Thomas, our Candy Perfume Boy. Thomas’s blog is one of my personal favorites, even though our tastes are on different ends of the spectrum, I think we share a sense … Continue reading

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People In Perfumeland – Persolaise Of Persolaise, A Perfume Blog

This week I am happy to welcome the mysterious Persolaise to answer my People In Perfumeland questionnaire. I say mysterious, because he keeps his identity a secret, his name, his occupation, but thankfully not his opinions on perfume. An accomplished … Continue reading

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People In Perfumeland – Sandra Glittenberg Of Olfactoria’s Travels

Today we have Sandra, an American living in Vienna, perfume junkie, friend and all around lovely person as a guest in People in Perfumeland. Many of you may know Sandra a little bit through her guest reviews and travelogues here … Continue reading

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“Make Perfume, Not War!“ Interview With Barbara Stegemann, Founder Of The 7 Virtues Perfumes And Rule-Breaker

Guest post by Nath Fedorova of BEAUTYCALYPSE.com Founding your beauty company on Dragon’s Den show, moving same dragons to tears? Making your audience find a name for your perfume? Letting beauty press redesign your latest creation before launch? Entering the … Continue reading

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