Category Archives: Monday Question

Monday Question – Perfume Aside, What Are You Passionate About?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

I’d love to get to know you all a bit better today. We all bonded over perfume, but we have other interests and hobbies too. What is yours? What is your second favorite thing in the world (assuming perfume is … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Serge Lutens or Frédéric Malle: You Must Choose!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

We had a lot of fun with the previous showdowns Chanel vs. Guerlain and By Kilian vs. Parfumerie Générale, so I thought it was time for another one. I chose to set Serge Lutens against Frédéric Malle since both their … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Your Ideal Perfume: Give Me Your Brief, Please!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Olfactoria

I’m sure you have often dreamed of the one, the ideal perfume. The scent that you would make for yourself if you could. Let’s play today, let’s be creative directors for a day: Give me your perfume brief. What should … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is The Most Uplifting Perfume You Know?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Olfactoria

Winter is here. Everything is grey in grey (at least in the northern hemisphere). When it is cold and dreary outside, which perfumes lift your mood? Which scents make you happy? What perfume acts as the perfect antidote to the … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Has Your Taste In Perfume Changed?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Have you noticed that your taste in perfume has evolved over time? Did you start out liking one type of perfume and ended up liking something very different? Are you pleased with the progression? Can you think of … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Has A Perfume Ever Turned Bad In Your Possession?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

We all fret about perfumes turning, we protect them from sunlight and heat, we are diligent about hygiene when decanting, we try to treat our babies as good as possible. And still we worry… I want to hear from you … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Which Are The Best Fragrance Flankers?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Do you think flankers offer an opportunity to re-work an existing fragrance in a new and exciting way? Or do you think flankers are usually a cynical attempt to cash in on a successful perfume, often with little … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Niche Brand Are You Most Curious About Right Now?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Olfactoria

There are so many new brands emerging left and right, stay away from the internet for a few weeks and you seem to have missed about 50 launches. It is impossible to keep up and I don’t even try (or … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Important Is The Perfume Bottle To You?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Olfactoria

Do you enjoy a perfume no matter what container it comes in? Is the outer appearance of a perfume important to you? Are you influenced in your buying decisions by bottle and packaging? Are you happy with decants? Do you … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Fragrant Resolutions For 2013?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Olfactoria

It’s the new year, Christmas is not far behind us and maybe you found some new perfumes under the tree. In any case, January is the month to take stock of what is good, what is bad, what to keep … Continue reading →

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