Category Archives: Monday Question

Monday Question: What Would You Tell A New Perfumista?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

What perfumes would you say are must-tries for any newborn fumie? What mistakes did you make in the beginning that can be avoided? What would you do differently if you could start over? What advice would you give a new … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Do You Feel About Decants?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

By Tara Do you think decants are the sensible and economical way to own a lot of different perfumes? Do you own many more decants than full bottles? How do you decide whether to buy a decant and not a … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite New Release This Fall?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

Which perfume have you anticipated the most? Did it fulfill your expectations? Have you been disappointed? What upcoming perfume launch interests you the most? My Answer: I was looking forward the most to Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial and Chanel N°19 Poudré, … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Did You Find Your Way Into Perfumeland?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Olfactoria

How did you get addicted? What drew you in? What is your story of falling down the rabbit hole? How did you discover the online perfume community? Do you see yourself getting out of Perfumeland ever again? My Answer: I … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Believe In Love At First Sniff?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you fall in love with a new perfume easily? Or do you tend to dismiss a perfume at first sniff? Does it take some time for you to commit? Do you think there is such a thing as love … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: What Would You Like To Read On Olfactoria’s Travels?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Olfactoria

Which perfumes would you love to see a review of? What perfume house does not get enough attention on the blogs, in your opinion? Are there any kinds of features you would like to see more or less of (like … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Draws You To A New Brand?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

What interests you in a new brand? What characteristics must a new line have that moves you to take a closer look (or sniff)? How important are visuals to you? What is the most important trait a new label must … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite Fragrant Remedy?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you use perfume to medicate? Do you – conciously or not – utilize the aromatherapeutic properties of perfume? What are your secret weapons against all kinds of aches and pains? My Answer: I wrote a big post about the … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Perfume Did Turn Out To Be Your Favorite Summer Scent?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Olfactoria

Now the summer is almost over, which perfume did you wear the most in the past two months? Which perfume turned out – expectedly or surprisingly – to be your favorite? What scent stands for your Summer of ’11? My … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What’s In A Name?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Olfactoria

How important is a perfume’s name to you? Are you easily put off or interested in a perfume based on it’s name? Which perfumes do you think are horribly misnamed? Which names are brilliant, in your opinon? My Answers: Initially … Continue reading →

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