Category Archives: Monday Question

Monday Question – Do You Need A Full Bottle?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you prefer having a favorite scent in its original vessel? Do you make do with a decant or do you simply not care where your perfume is housed? Do you collect samples or do you consider only really owning … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Top Three Favorite Perfumes?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Olfactoria

Yes, it is one of those awful questions again! YOU MUST CHOOSE! What are the three perfumes you would not want to be without? Use any scenario that puts on adequate pressure (house of fire, stranded on an island, at … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Are You A Perfume Missionary?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Olfactoria

Are you a zealot when it comes to converting others to perfumedom? Do you like to inspire others to wear certain scents? Do you love to go shopping for perfume with others? Do like to spread your love (and knowledge) … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Favorite Mood-Altering Perfumes?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Olfactoria

What perfumes make you happy? Which ones make you sad? Are there any calming scents for you? Anything infuriating? Do you think perfume has the power to change the course of a day through their mood altering properties? My Answers: … Continue reading →

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Be My Valentine? – Special Edition Non-Monday Question

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is the weekend before Valentine’s Day, and therefore the perfect time for a special holiday edition of the Monday Question series. 🙂 How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day, if at all? What perfume will you be wearing? What is … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite Perfume House?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Olfactoria

Which line do you like the most? Who has the best track record of creating only perfumes you love? If there was only one house you had to choose for the rest of your life who would that be? My … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: What Are Your Fragrant Regrets?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Olfactoria

Perfumes are the love of our lives, but none the less there are probably a few mistakes in our cupboards. Are there any full bottle purchases you regret? Did you ever change your mind totally about a perfume? Do you … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: Do You Layer Your Perfumes?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you ever layer fragrances? Why? What is your most inspired combination to date? Did you ever create a hot mess when layering two less compatible scents? My Answers: I layer fragrances from time to time when I feel experimental or … Continue reading →

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Monday Question: What Was Your Introduction To Perfumeland?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Olfactoria

This Monday Question is inspired by this post by Krista, who told us about her first niche fragarance, which happened to be Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan. I commented that encountering this one first would probably have had me running a … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Is There A “No-Go” Perfume For You?

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Olfactoria

It is Monday again! The Monday where finally my routine should be back. P., my older son back at the nursery, my husband back at the surgery, only little N. and I staying at home. I say should, because we all … Continue reading →

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