tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453792360015486892.post8376727494702161156..comments2024-03-28T21:11:46.849-07:00Comments on Perfume Project NW: PERFUME SAMPLING STRATEGIESDoc Ellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08376377441504529063noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453792360015486892.post-61724502638638717602012-02-17T20:49:26.972-08:002012-02-17T20:49:26.972-08:00Oh, the samples in the photo are only a tiny fract...Oh, the samples in the photo are only a tiny fraction of what I have! I like to keep samples as a reference library, so I've developed a really nice system for keeping them and nowI have four file boxes full of samples. Like you, I keep one of everything and eventually give the others away. Your giveaways must be a wonderful surprise for the recipients!<br /><br />From time to time I do giveaways on here, so I know the fragrances go to perfume lovers.Doc Ellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08376377441504529063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453792360015486892.post-52133347892517411882012-02-16T02:25:57.486-08:002012-02-16T02:25:57.486-08:00I had 20 to 25 times the samples shown in your pho...I had 20 to 25 times the samples shown in your photo. Seems like I get fragrance samples everywhere I go and every time I order beauty products.<br /><br />I solved my problem. I sorted them all and kept one of each fragrance for myself. Then I made up bags for neighbors and friends and decorated them. Then I hung the bags on their doors. I got the best feedback. You would be surprised how happy surplus samples can make others. And, how many new friends you get when you hang them on the doors of neighbors you have yet to meet. <br /><br />One way you can organize the samples is with a binder and baseball card sleeves. Most samples (even with the cards on) fit nicely in there and you can flip through the pages quickly.<br /><br />I have to say, I envy your job. I love fragrance. You are one lucky gal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453792360015486892.post-5321520974735903432010-11-06T13:30:38.646-07:002010-11-06T13:30:38.646-07:00Just saw this comment! Kat, thanks for reading my ...Just saw this comment! Kat, thanks for reading my reviews and checking out my blog. I've been super busy and haven't had time to sample a lot of things and post reviews on Fragrantica lately - you've probably noticed if you keep up with the reviews. <br /><br />I actually have changed my opinion on a few things after trying them several times, so like to give more than a casual sniff before making a decision. And, as you say, I do analyze everything I try and keep a sample as a reference even if I don't plan on wearing it. For your purposes, however, what you do seems like an excellent strategy.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17617147322518152988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453792360015486892.post-44309693650226472632010-10-27T08:49:35.279-07:002010-10-27T08:49:35.279-07:00Hi Elly, I like reading your reviews on fragrantic...Hi Elly, I like reading your reviews on fragrantica and mosied over to see your own site. The way I deal with samples is to move em on out the door if they don't wow me at first sniff. I realize as a perfumer you probably analyze them much more than I do. But I've found that I've never yet substantially changed my opinion from that first impression and if I package the samples up every few months and sell them on ebay - and they are bringing very good prices these days - then I feel no guilt in using that paypal balance for ordering new ones :)<br /><br />Just what works for me.Katnoreply@blogger.com