Tag Archives: Monday Question

Monday Question – You Must Choose: By Kilian Or Parfumerie Générale?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Olfactoria

The You Must Choose question where I pitched Chanel against Guerlain was great fun, so I decided to do something in that vein again. In my mind By Kilian and Pierre Guillaume’s Parfumerie Générale are somehow linked. Black designs, beautiful … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What was the Best Perfume Advice You Have Ever Gotten?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Olfactoria

What great tip do you still cherish? What was the most important information you ever got about perfume? What advice helped you the most? My Answer: The advice I think about most often and try to heed is the simple: … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Ever Choose Perfume For Somebody Else?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Olfactoria

Do you assign a perfume to the important people in your life? Have you been asked to choose a scent for somebody else? Would you like to introduce people you know to certain fragrances, because you think they would be … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Has A Review Ever Ruined A Perfume For You?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Olfactoria

Is there a perfume that you don’t enjoy as much anymore after reading a damning review? Is your perception of a scent influenced by the opinion of others? Did you ever stop wearing something, because of what somebody else said … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What’s on Your Full Bottle Wish List?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Which perfume(s) do you want to buy a full bottle of? Do you keep a record of the perfumes you want to purchase? Do you buy them in strict list order or do you “line skip” when you … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How would You Perfume Your Favorite Movie Star?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Olfactoria

Last week we took a look at my favorite actresses in roles I admire and what perfumes I would give them. Now it is your turn: Who is your favorite movie or TV character? What is his/her signature scent? Do … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Role Would You like To Play In The Fragrance Industry?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Olfactoria

Do you sometimes dream of being a perfumer? Would you like to be creative director of a particular brand? Would you like a role behind the scenes or are you happy as a connoisseur and consumer? My Answer: I never dream of … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Was Your Last Full Bottle Purchase?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Olfactoria

What is the latest addition to your collection? Are you happy with it? Or are you feeling buyer’s remorse? Do you feel it fits in with what you have? Does it fill a gap in your collection? Or is it … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Are Your Perfume Application Rituals?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara What is your typical method of applying perfume? Does your application technique differ depending on the concentration of the perfume? Do you spray liberally all over, walk into a cloud of fragrance or dab judiciously? Do you apply … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Which Perfumes Do You Wear To Work?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Tara Are there certain perfumes you think are appropriate for work? Have co-workers ever commented on your perfume? Which perfumes make you feel more professional and businesslike? Are you happy wearing any one of your perfumes to work and … Continue reading →

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