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Q. I would like to quickly sample classics from Guerlain and other houses. Is there a shop like NOSE SHOP that stocks only classics, or somewhere like a museum?

A. If you mean somewhere you can easily drop in, there is no such place in Japan. For Guerlain, you can smell the classi...
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An In-Depth Comparison of Perfume Subscriptions and Decant Services

Bottom Line: Coloria for Choosing Every Month, Celes for Buying Only the Amount You NeedPerfume subscriptions and decant...
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Q. Do you recommend any synthetic fragrance material sets?

A. If you want to buy synthetic fragrance materials, are you hoping to train your sense of smell, or perhaps try somethi...
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Q. What do you think of Hakariuri Kousui.com?

A. I do not have any particular attachment to one specific website, but I will avoid making a direct comment. Whatever t...
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Q. Can you recommend an essential oil set?

A. My top recommendation is an essential oil and textbook set for the Aromatherapy Certification Exam. It lets you learn...
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Q. How should I explain a perfume?

What follows reflects my understanding and views at the time of writing. There is no one-size-fits-all answer in custome...
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Q. What should I say in a department store or perfume shop to find the fragrance I have in mind?

A. I think it is fine simply to say, “I’m looking for a perfume…” From a salesperson’s point of view, someone browsing i...
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Q. What makes a good atomizer different? Do you have any favorites?

A. A good atomizer produces a good spray. The same goes for perfume bottles: if the spray quality is poor, the perfume t...
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Q. What Is the Difference Between Oud and Wood?

A. With more brands offering perfumes containing oud these days, this is a very important question. If you work in sales...
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Q. There are so many fragrances with the same theme that I struggle to introduce them. What should I do?

What follows is my understanding and way of thinking at the present time. There is no one-size-fits-all answer in custom...