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Monday Question – What Was Your Last Impulse Buy?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you ever buy a perfume on a whim? Did you take advantage of a sale recently? Did you snap up a perfume without second thought? Any great deals in the last few months for you? My Answer: I did … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Consciously Avoid Some Perfume Houses?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you stay away from some houses on purpose? Do you keep away from very expensive (or morally questionable) brands? Do you skirt temptation consciously? My Answer: Yes, I tried to stay away from some houses (notice the past tense?) … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Is Wanting To Smell Good Vain?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Olfactoria

Is it just an expression of vanity that we use perfume? Is our obsession with different scents just a way to make ourselves more interesting? Does smelling good equal being self-absorbed? My Answer: Somebody recently accused me of being vain … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Much Is Too Much?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Olfactoria

When it comes to perfume, or rather Perfumistas, it can never be too much, or can it? We like variety. But when is it too much? Too much money spent? Too many bottles accumulated? Too many samples in a box? … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Perfume Spells Summer For You?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

What are your favorite summer scents? The ones that you would take on a vacation? The ones that help you through the worst heat? The ones that contain your memories of summers past? My Answer: My favorite summer scents are … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Would You Do Differently In The Perfume Industry?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Olfactoria

Imagine you get to be creative director of a perfume brand of your choice – which one would it be? How would you overhaul this brand? What would you do differently? In which direction would you go? What are your … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Perfume Embodies Spring For You?

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Olfactoria

What perfume is your favorite for spring? Which scent symbolizes the season best for you? If you had to pick just one spring fragrance to wear the entire season, which one would it be and why? My Answer: The one … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Would Your Bespoke Perfume Be Like?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

If you could commission a bespoke perfume for yourself, money being no object, what would it smell like? Who would you want to create it? What would you call it? Tell me about your brief! My Answer: I am always … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – Do You Change Your Perfume Wardrobe With The Seasons?

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you wear certain perfumes only in winter? Some only in summer? Do you mind those weather dictated conventions? Why or why not? What is a perfume that would be impossible for you to wear in summer? My Answer: Generally … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – How Do You Store Your Collection?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Olfactoria

Do you have a closet? Dark and cool as recommended? Do you display your bottles on a table for all to see? Do you keep the boxes? How do you store samples? Do you have a filing system to keep track … Continue reading →

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