Category Archives: Monday Question

Monday Question – Have You Read Any Good Perfume Books Lately?

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Olfactoria

Let’s talk perfume books today: Have you read a perfume book recently? Which perfume books would you recommend for new fumies? What kind of book about perfume would you like to read? Which book would you think is essential reading … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Which Samples Or Decants Are In Your Bag Right Now?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Olfactoria

Today’s MQ is quick and easy: Which samples are in your purse or upon your person at this moment? Are you carrying a well-edited selection? A big jumble of hopefuls? Or just one particular sample or decant? Do you ever … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is The Most Important (Or Most Interesting ) Thing Your Perfume Hobby Has Taught You?

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Olfactoria

Our perfume addiction infatuation hobby has us running after perfume itself, information about perfume or opinions about perfume a lot. It is impossible not to learn something on the way. What have you learned that seems most important to you? … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Was/Is /Will Be Your First Perfume Of 2015?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Olfactoria

With January almost over, I dare ask you today; Did you already buy your first bottle of the new year? Are you planning your first purchase? Which perfume is first on your list for 2015? My Answer: I did pull … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is On Your Nightstand Right Now?

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Olfactoria

When I did the People In Perfumeland interviews the question that got the most attention was the one about the nightstand. It sems to engage the nosy person in all of us. So today I want to know what you … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Favorite Delicate Perfumes?

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Olfactoria

A reader recently asked me about my favorite gentle, delicate scents. As she is pregnant right now, she can’t go for her usual beloved oriental bombs any longer, so she hoped for tips. We thought it would be a good … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Would You Do With Your Collection If You Couldn’t Use It?

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Olfactoria

Imagine you have accumulated a rather sizable collection of perfume over the years. Imagine you have a treasured closet full of gorgeous bottles holding precious fragrant liquids each holding a story, a memory or simply just smell freaking good to … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Up, Up And Away! What Perfumes Do You Bring On A City Trip?

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Olfactoria

I am flying to NYC this week and I can hardly wait to get away. A few days just with my husband but without work and family pressures – ah. (For New Yorkers: I will be at Osswald on Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Which Vintage Perfume Would You Love To See Revived?

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Olfactoria

Last week Tara took us on a fascinating journey through the world of yesterday’s perfumes at the Osmotheque in Versailles. I’m sure I’m not the only one she inspired to dream about great perfumes that are sadly no longer available. … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Which Scent Would You Love To See As A Perfume?

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Olfactoria

Is there an everyday scent – food, flower, skincare product, whatever else strikes your fancy – that you would love to have in perfume form? Which scent do you think deserves to be made into a perfume? My Answer: I … Continue reading →

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