Category Archives: Monday Question

Monday Question – Your Top Five Part V: Perfumes

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Olfactoria

Today we have the fifth and last part of the Top Five MQ series. We talked about books, music, movies and material things and today comes the pièce de resistance – perfume! This will be the hardest list for everyone, I … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Your Top Five Part IV: Favorite Things

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Olfactoria

Today I want to know about material things you love. After books, music and movies, we take a look at the things we love to surround ourselves with, the things we love to look at, collect or admire from afar. … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Your Top Five Part III: Movies

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Olfactoria

We looked at your favorite books, favorite music and today the question is: What are your top five favorite movies of all time? My Answer: Okay, here we go, in no particular order or ranking: 1. Iris (Director: Richard Eyre, … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Your Top Five Part II: Music

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Olfactoria

Last week we talked about your Top Five list of favorite books. This week Part II takes us to the world of music. What are your Top Five pieces of music of all time? My Answer: When I think about … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Your Top Five Part I: Books

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Olfactoria

Today is the first Monday question in a series of five where we share our Top Five lists for several things. First up are books. (Advance warning: perfume will be last, so we have some time to pick our five … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Favorite Vetiver Perfume?

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Olfactoria

Today it is time for another Favorite Note question. Let’s hear your vetiver recommendations! Is vetiver among your favorite notes or do you tend to avoid it? Which perfume that prominently features vetiver is the best in your opinion? Do you … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are The Skeletons In Your Perfume Closet?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Olfactoria

Do you have any bottles in your collection that you are not very proud of? Any “dirty secret” scents? What are the skeletons in your perfume closet? My Answer: As a bona fide perfumista, whether in the stages of first … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Like To Buy Perfume When Travelling?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Olfactoria

Do you usually buy perfume when you travel abroad? Is a new city a good excuse for a new bottle? Do you enjoy exploring the fragrant scene in other countries or do you prefer the unhurried pace of decision-making at … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Are You Easily Seduced To Buy More Than You Intended To?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Olfactoria

Do you go perfume shopping with a plan and nothing at all can interfere with that? Are you susceptible to the seductions of a very good sales assistant? Are you easily seduced by actually seeing the bottles and smelling new … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Who Is Your Favorite Perfumer?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Olfactoria

Do you have a favorite perfumer? Someone whose work you follow? Is there any one perfumer whose style pefectly fits yours? Who is the one you would commission to make your dream perfume if you could? My Answer: It will … Continue reading →

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