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French to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Cosmetics, Beauty / perfume display
French term or phrase: bar olfactif
This is in an agreement for a temporary, mobile perfume sales area.

"Le Détaillant Agrée accepte également le Cahier des Charges figurant en Annexe 3 et s'engage à:
- autoriser l'aménagement par XX de l'Espace pour l'Evénement par l'installation notamment des meubles personnalisés et du matériel de PLV développés et fournis par Xx pour l'Evénement, et notamment un bar olfactif."

I'm not sure what we call this in English - would it be something like a tester bar?
Pamela Hewitt


Summary of answers provided
4 +7fragrance counter
Travelin Ann
4 +5perfume bar
B D Finch
3 +4perfume/scent bar
kashew
3olfactive barjlsjr
3olfactory barValentina751


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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
olfactive bar


Explanation:
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Chanel's Olfactive Bar, Selfridges (Vogue.com UK)
Chanel's new fragrance space opens at Selfridges' London flagship store on Oxford Street.
www.vogue.co.uk/.../090825-chanels-olfactive-bar-selfridges... - Cached - Similar -
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+Q Perfume Trends & Blends: T&B Loves This!!!! Chanel Olfactive Bar
Chanel Olfactive Bar. 48 Chanel fragrances to be experienced at Selfridges in London. Bookmark and Share. Posted by + Q PERFUME at 7:46 AM ...
maisqueperfumetrendsandblends.blogspot.com/.../t-loves-this-chanel-olfactive-bar.html - Cached - Similar -
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Chanel Beige ~ new fragrance, and new Chanel "Olfactive Bar" at ...
The fragrance area invites customers into the world of CHANEL fragrance heritage with the debut of the patented Olfactive Bar designed by CHANEL deputy ...
www.nstperfume.com/.../chanel-beige-new-fragrance-and-new-c... - Cached - Similar -
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Belle o Naturel - l'olfactive Bar
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Ces parfums liquide ou compositions olfactives sont nommées par de simples nombres qui correspondent aux jours de leur création.
www.belle-o-naturel-paris.com/boutique/26-l-olfactive-bar - Cached - Similar -
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Beauty Counter blog: Insider tips on beauty products, hair, makeup ...
Sep 5, 2008 ... Weekly tips and advice from a revolving cast of industry leaders, on-hand to discuss your beauty dilemmas, from blemishes to Botox.
www.style.com/beauty/.../a-toast-to-chanels-new-olfactive-b... - Cached - Similar -
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The Olfactive Bar
Nothing disturbs the silence, except the olfactive recklessness of fruit and leaves combined. Surprised, bewildered and moved to be in contact with the skin ...
www.btcfrenchgifts.com/index_fichiers/Page808.htm - Cached - Similar -
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PerfumeCritic.com - The international online magazine dedicated to ...
The fragrance area debuts the patented Olfactive Bar designed by Chanel deputy perfumer Christopher Sheldrake. Utilizing a new ceramic blotter system, ...
www.perfumecritic.com/joomla2/index.php?...id...

jlsjr
United States
Local time: 08:45
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Sheila Wilson: Chanel may call it that, but note that all your refs were at pains to tell readers what it is in plain Eng
4 hrs
  -> Thank you, Sheila. The main "problem" is that the company mentioned uses it (olfactive bar) in English but not in French. I realized that after posting. I had assumed they were Xx in the question because it is patented, according to the last reference.
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
perfume bar


Explanation:
"12 May 2005 ... Borrowing elements from regular bars, Amouage's 'perfume bar' in Muscat City Center, Oman, offers inverted perfume bottles, bar-style seating, and knowledgeable perfume baristas who decant 25 ml perfume pegs for customers."
springwise.com/fashion.../perfume_meets_retail_theater/ -

"The Hertford Women's Society is not just somewhere to shop but a place to spend a day out. An exciting new ladies boutique with an enchanting atmosphere. A haven of luxury clothing, elegant shoes, jewellery, sexy lingerie, accessories, homeware, sumptuous gifts, a bespoke S'Amuser perfume bar and beautiful cosmetics.

We believe that women are 'naked without perfume' and 'chocolate is not a treat, it's a way of life.' This is why we offer a bespoke perfume service allowing women to clothe themselves in scents they can create themselves."
www.standrewstreet-hertford.co.uk/html/womenssociety.htm -

B D Finch
France
Local time: 14:45
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lianne Wilson
16 mins
  -> Thanks Lianne

agree  Philippa
35 mins
  -> Thanks Philippa

agree  Susanna Garcia: yes - like nail bar
42 mins
  -> Thanks Susanna

agree  hjs45
51 mins
  -> Thanks

agree  mimi 254
1 hr
  -> Thanks mimi
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
perfume/scent bar


Explanation:
Or perfume/scent test bar

kashew
France
Local time: 14:45
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  mimi 254: perfume bar
1 hr

agree  Mirra_: perfume bar is quite used but scent bar is more used and, moreover, I like it more :) http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&um=1&sa=1...
1 hr

agree  Sheila Wilson: scent is nicer
8 hrs

agree  Lianne Wilson
18 hrs
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
olfactory bar


Explanation:
sembrerebbe l'equivalente...


    Reference: http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/beauty/luxe
Valentina751
Italy
Local time: 14:45
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Sheila Wilson: a word most English speakers would prefer to leave in the dictionary, I think
4 hrs
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43 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +7
fragrance counter


Explanation:
In US merchandising, the word fragrance is often used, rather than perfume, to include a wider variety of products: EDT, EDC, solid, spray, splash, etc.


    Reference: http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-Fragrance+Counter+M...
    Reference: http://www.indeed.com/salary/q-Fragrance-Counter-Manager-Pla...
Travelin Ann
United States
Local time: 08:45
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Trudy Peters: For the US, definitely! "Bar" makes me think of a bar of soap.
2 hrs
  -> Thanks

agree  Sheila Wilson: my favourite for the reasons you mention (in Br Eng)
4 hrs
  -> Thanks, Sheila

agree  rkillings
4 hrs
  -> Thanks

agree  Lianne Wilson
17 hrs
  -> Thanks, Lianne

agree  Catherine Gilsenan
22 hrs
  -> Thanks, Catherine

agree  Vicky James
1 day4 hrs
  -> Thanks, Vicky

agree  dragonvolant: The term "counter" seems more appropriate. Perfume or fragrance, depending in which country.
2 days3 hrs
  -> Thanks - although I find fragrance a broader term than perfume
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