Category Archives: Monday Question

Monday Question – Let’s Talk Perfume Etiquette!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Olfactoria

Have you ever asked a stranger what perfume they are wearing? In which social situations is it okay for you to inquire? Are you afraid your query could be misinterpreted as flirting? “Perfume etiquette is a minefield!” says my friend … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Buy Back-Up Bottles?

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Tara Have you bought a second (third or fourth) bottle of any of the perfumes you own already? Which perfumes have you bought back-up bottles of? What are your reasons for doing so? Is it because of reformulation or … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Are Your Family And Friends Supportive Of Your Perfume Hobby?

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Olfactoria

Do your nearest and dearest understand and support your hobby/addiction/interest? Do you feel comfortable sharing your interest with them? Do you keep your perfume collection a secret or do you readily display and share it? Is this a hobby you … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Fondest Fragrant Wish?

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Olfactoria

Imagine a fairy grants you one wish (that has to do with perfume, I do not think we are all so obsessed that we would spend our one and only wish on perfume if everything else was in the cards … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Enjoy Perfume Oils And Solids?

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Olfactoria

Perfume essences need a carrier substance. Usually that is alcohol, but there also are solid waxes and oils. What base do you prefer? Are you all for sprayable alcohol? Do you prefer portable solids? Or are you partial to skin-friendly … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Perfume Are You Wearing Right Now?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Olfactoria

The famous SOTD post! We perfume people love to tell each other our scents of the day. This is an activity that gives us real pleasure, but ii is something many “outsiders” don’t understand. Why is it so satisfying to … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Bugs You About Perfume?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Olfactoria

What is your pet peeve when it comes to perfume? Is there anything in Perfumeland that irks you? Are there certain fragrances, houses or marketing techniques that set your teeth on edge? Is there something about the world of perfume … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Is Your Next Purchase?

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Olfactoria

We all have lists, or most of us do. Lists of what to smell next, what to buy, what to wish for, what to dream about for a little or a long while… What is highest up on your to … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Off Topic: I Need Your Input, Please!

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Olfactoria

My family is thinking about getting a dog. A Golden Retriever or Labrador puppy would make an ideal companion for the boys, my husband always dreamed of uniting his beloved Land Rover with the matching dog and striding through the … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Let’s Talk Numbers: How Many Perfume Bottles Do You Own?

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Olfactoria

Today we will draw aside the curtains and take a peek behind. How many bottles of perfume do you currently own? What is your number? Is it too little, too many? Are you happy with your collection? What would you … Continue reading →

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