On The Scent

Nicola Bonn
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On The Scent

On The Scent is the podcast destination for anyone fascinated by fragrance (or keen to learn more) – a place where perfume snobbery is stripped away, and fragrance is accessible to all. What began as a monthly sniff-in on the Outspoken Beauty Podcast soon became so popular in its own right (and with so many listeners sending in questions and asking for more) that On the Scent just had to go weekly - this time on its own perfumed platform! Encompassing everything from icons and all-time classics to what’s new on the high street to the more ‘niche’ indie brands; Beauty broadcaster and columnist Nicola Bonn and award-winning fragrance journalist and expert Suzy Nightingale give personalised perfume prescriptions, describe fragrances in such an intoxicating way you can almost smell them and help navigate the thousands of scents out there to find the truly incredible ones. Also expect interviews with well-known figures, delving into their favourite scents of all time and opportunities to get to know some of the most exciting perfumers in the world. Whether you’ve a collection of 500+ or are just starting on your scent journey, olfactory obsessives Nicola & Suzy are on a mission to find you fragrances that don’t simply smell good, but will re-connect you to long forgotten memories, engage your emotions and very likely blow your mind.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Fragrances to Fall In Love With

    Valentine's Day is on Friday but instead of talking about fragrances that will make other people fall in love with you, we're chatting through the fragrances that we think you might just fall in love with. During the episode we mention: Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia  Officine Universelle Buly La Douzaine Fragrance Du Bois Cavort Micallef Secrets of Love O Féminin Amouage Love Delight Amorecco Lickable Parfum

    35 min
  2. Vintage Treasures, NEW Ormonde Jayne, Opalescent Luxury, & a Dewy Rose 

    6 FEB

    Vintage Treasures, NEW Ormonde Jayne, Opalescent Luxury, & a Dewy Rose 

    Vintage Treasures, NEW Ormonde Jayne, Opalescent Luxury, & a Dewy Rose  Nicola found a treasure-trove of vintage fragrance jewellery to swoon over @alfiesantiques, and we talk about which of the pieces we most covet [Spolier: ALL of them!] plus we’re discussing the latest launch in the @ormondejayne Montabaco collection – a Sandalore-infused beauty Suzy went mad for; and which previous carnival-esque release Nicola fell in love with. Then we’re in raptures over the Chinese New Year inspired scent from @boadiceathevictorious: Opal – a luxurious pure perfume that shimmers with pearlescence on a base of velvety darkness. Plus, there’s a brand new Med-Essence fragrance from @templespa – a dewy, sparkling rose we think listeners who love joyous, floral-arched garden-party scents will absolutely adore. We’re also answering a listener’s question about finding her cousin a stunning amber-rich fragrance that won’t break the bank. Can we hit the olfactory spot with the suggestions we give? And finally for this week’s perfume-packed episode, we’re reminiscing over the glories of the original @agentprovocateur signature scent (which Nicola’s desperate to get her hands on again), and Suzy tempts further with memories of the sassy @chantaltomass fragrance (which she might have to purchase again, too. Oh dear...)  On this week’s show:  @ormondejayne Montabaco Aruba  @ormondejayne Montabaco Rio  @boadiceathevictorious Opal  @templespa Med-Essence (£50 for 50ml edt)  #listenerprescription for @victoriaczul  @jeroboamperfumes Ambra @calvinklein Obsession @rochasofficial Femme @lataffa_parfume Eternal Oud We also mention:@agentprovocateur (original EDP) @chantalthomass (EDP)

    52 min
  3. Affordable & AMAZING, New Olfactory Obsessions + Your Questions Answered

    30 JAN

    Affordable & AMAZING, New Olfactory Obsessions + Your Questions Answered

    Some thrillingly affordable (and therefore guilt free) fragrances which also happen to be *fantastic* in this week’s episode, plus a cult brand Nicola fell madly for and immediately purchased two bottles of (on a whim, having smelled them layered on someone else, as one does…) Then we’re talking about a stunning (and joyously uplifting) fragrance by Jean-Claude Ellena, built around an ingredient that he says “puts a smile into a scent.” After swooning all over again for one of THE best toasty, sexy-but-cosy vanillas you can buy, and a powerful, artistic take on horse-y aromas; we’re getting a shot of a new celebrity take on the coffee trend. And finally, we try to find a tuberose fragrance for a listener who hates tuberose, and a vetiver for another who ADORES vetiver (but can’t re-mortgage the house for one she’s addicted to…) We discuss: @gulforchid.perfumes Tahara Vanilla @dedcool Xtra Milk /  03 Blonde @laboratorioolfattivo Mandarino @jovoyparis @jovoymayfair Fire at Will @houseofsarahbaker Riders @burberrybeauty Burberry Her EDP @andotherstories Nocturnal Tales / Paper Blossom @sabrinacarpenter Me Espresso #listenerprescriptions For Prema @bodhiandthebons: @dior Hypnotic Poison @killianpsris Good Girl Gone Bad @pradabeauty Infusion Fleur d’Oranger @penhaligons Orange Blossom For @teagansirset: @millerharris Vetiver Insolent @escentricmolecules Escentric 03

    48 min
  4. A Rose, a Cowgirl & the Essences of Time. 

    23 JAN

    A Rose, a Cowgirl & the Essences of Time. 

    In this week’s episode we’ve got a precious Taif Rose blooming, a pink-spangled Cowgirl giddy-up-ing, the Essences of time, bottled, a spiced plum blossom; a gorgeous Lunar scent calendar, and a British indie house with exciting (and very affordable!) perfumes to try.  Plus: we’re answering a listener question about fragrances that help you focus and give you energy (don’t we all need some of that in January?!)  We discuss… @jomalonelondon Jo Malone London Taif Rose Cologne Intense (limited edition) @dsanddurga Cowgirl Grass @amouage The Essences: Reasons by Bertrand Duchaufour Lustre by Julien Rasquinet & Paul Guerlain Outlands by Cécile Zarokian @maisonlouismarie Icila Sentier Winds of Luck Calendar (Now £119 & you get a £25 digital gift card) Abbey Perfumery Perfume Library£28 for ‘12 x 2ml Eaux de Parfum in  #listenerprescription for Sarah Ivinson: @sanajardin Air of Aquarius  @vyraoworld The Sixth @veroniquegabai Aroma Heart

    48 min
  5. Perfume Curator & Movie Set Scenter, Viola Wells

    16 JAN

    Perfume Curator & Movie Set Scenter, Viola Wells

    Viola Wells @violasjournal is an award-winning Production Designer, writer, and Perfume Curator whose passion for fragrance has shaped her uniquely fascinating career… Based in Hungary, Viola collaborates with museums and exhibitions to explore the intersection of scent and art history. Her innovative work includes curating fragrances for studies and lectures, as well as scenting movie sets to create immersive atmospheres for actors. With her expertise, Viola transforms fragrance into a storytelling medium, making her a perfect guest for On the Scent.  From memories that have inspired her, convincing directors to experience the power of scent, a history of the world’s first fragrance based in alcohol, to helping open a perfume museum and THE dream perfuming project she has in mind [my precioussssss]; what a fascinating guest Viola was. We so hope you enjoy listening!  Viola mentions:  @bourjois_uk Kobako The history of Hungary Water Cologne Link to the abbey museum: https://g.co/kgs/T7v8ak5 More information about the abbey’s history in this article (written in English): https://civilek.info/en/2021/05/29/fragrance-museum-opens-in-pannonhalma/ @ikeauk Fireplace Candle  @beaufortlondon Terror & Magnificence  @jeanarthesparfums Amore Mio @esteelauderuk Spellbound  @viviennewestwood Anglomania @cacharelparfums Lou Lou

    45 min
  6. We’re Baaaack! 

    9 JAN

    We’re Baaaack! 

    The SIXTH season of On the Scent (whoah!) has us discussing those scents getting us through what must be the bleakest month in the calendar. What are we wearing, and why? Nicola’s discovered a new & unusual way to experience a perfume she already had, and loves it even more, now. Plus there’s a new home fragrance brand in town, and believe us when we say they are jawdropping-ly good…  Talking about calendars, we’re highlighting Suzy’s favourites from two incredible fragrance selections, (which may have saved her sanity).  PLUS: we answer #perfumeprescription questions helping one listener who wants to smell edible, and another seeking a perfume for her new pooch (who’s named in honour of Stanley Tucci!) So: what *would* Tucci wear if he were a hound, we wonder?  We discuss:  (Some faves from the @harveynichols fragrance calendar): @exnihiloparis The Hedonist @hermeticaofficial Verticaloud @maisoncrivelli Neroli Nasimba @xerjoff Naxos  (Some faves from the @memo.paris Post-Christmas Calendar) Memo Marfa Memo Madurai Memo Inlé  Perfume Prescriptions:  For Lucy B @houseoflucyart @alrehabperfumes Choco Musk @4160tuesdays Over the Chocolate Shop @maisontahite Caocao²@bdkparfumsparis Tabac Rose For Kimmy @myscentedparadise@dolcegabbana_beauty Fefé@peanutandpicklecompany Neroli & Grapefruit Dog & Puppy Perfume@norfolknaturalliving Coastal Walks Dog Cologne  #onthescentpodcast #fragrancereviews #fragranceblogger #fragrancelover #whatwearewearing #perfumesamples #travelsize #fragrancecalendars #newseason #perfumepodcast

    45 min
  7. Matching fragrances to festive tipples with wine expert Helena Nicklin

    19/12/2024

    Matching fragrances to festive tipples with wine expert Helena Nicklin

    Helena Nicklin @helenasips is an award-winning Wine, Spirits & Lifestyle Writer and Broadcaster, who’s co-produced and presented The Three Drinkers global TV series for Amazon Prime, and has her own @flockandhive podcast “for those curious about life, the universe, and everything.” And now, she’s opening up her extensive knowledge by starting her own online wine academy courses: @hswineacademy We happen to know that Helena also adores perfume - the worlds of fine wine and fragrance being incredibly compatible. So, for this episode, we’ve set her a challenge: to pair four of our fragrance choices with festive tipples. Then, WE are challenged - pairing four drinks Helena’s chosen to fragrances we feel they’d match with! We had SUCH fun (and learned a lot) during this episode, and hope you enjoy as much as we did. We discuss… Helena matching our fragrance choices to festive tipples:  Nicola chose: @thameenfragrance Centre Stage Helena paired:Condrieu@domaineguigal Guigal Condrieu Rhône, France, £43.99 @waitrose Waitrose Suzy chose: @guerlain Mitsouko Helena paired: Oaked Chardonnay @thewinesociety1874 150th Anniversary Meursault Narvaux (Louis Jadot) 2018 The WIne Society Nicola chose: @fredericmalle Portrait of a Lady  Helena paired:Gewurz drier Traminer@borgodelleoche Borgo delle Oche Traminer, £22.99 or £15.99 angel price, @nakedwines Naked Wines Suzy chose: @ormondejayne Ormonde Woman  Helena paired: Syrah@yann_chave Domaine Yann Chave Le Rouvre Crozes-Hermitage, £27.99 @laithwaites.wineLaithwaites Suzy & Nicola matching fragrances to four drinks chosen by Helena:  Helena chose: Orange wine: “A sweet savoury thing going on with a nose of bergamot /earl grey tea, tangerine and dried lemon peel. On the palate, it's subtly nutty with bitter citrus peel notes and a touch of cinnamon and cardamom. It has grip a texture - more so than white wine.” Gros Manseng Orange Wine £7.50 @asda ASDA Nicola paired: @millerharris Tea Tonique @dior Thé Cachemire Helena chose: Amarone: “A brooding and powerful (Italian) red wine style that's full-bodied and rich. Pronounced notes of dark, ripe cherry and milk chocolate on the nose. On the palate, it's velvety with darker, bitter chocolate notes, a hint of rose and an incense-like spiciness.” Masi 'Costasera' Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, £33.74 (‘mix 6’ price) @majesticwineMajestic Suzy paired: @bdkparfumsparis Tabac Rose Helena chose: Sauternes: “A lusciously sweet wine with an upfront nose of candied lemon peel, marmalade and lemon sherbet. On the palate, marzipan notes with more tropical notes of mango and honeyed apricots. There's a refreshing, zingy acidity though so it's not cloying.” L'Or Du Ciron Sauternes, £13 half bottle, @marksandspencerfood & @ocadouk a...

    58 min
  8. Experience On The Scent Live With Us

    12/12/2024

    Experience On The Scent Live With Us

    New podcast episode alert! Join us On the Scent as we take you behind the scenes of our incredible London live event - our biggest yet! 70 fragrance-loving listeners travelled from across the UK and even flew in from Ireland for this sold-out spectacular. We're bringing you the vibrant atmosphere with live snippets, listener questions, and our favourite fragrance launches of the year. Discover why these scents stood out and hear about the one that left Nicola utterly OBSESSED after smelling it for the first time at the event! We'll also dish on the lust-worthy goody bags that had attendees clamouring for more (sorry, one per ticket holder only!). Whether you were there or missed out, this episode captures the joy and camaraderie of our happiest olfactory get-together. Don't miss this aromatic adventure!  We discuss… @arquiste Sydney rock pool (Nicola nearly took this to the event, but has recently re-discovered it, and its magical, transportive ability to shake off bad moods)  What we chose for the event: @hermes Barenia  @marcantoinebarrois Tilia @merit Retrospect @ellakparfumsparis Orchid K @thameenfragrance Centre Stage @leseauxprimordiales Ambre Supermassive  @bdkparfumsparis Rouge Smoking Extrait @vallensefragrance Source  #perfumeprescriptions Live! For Siubhan Harrison (who’s after ideas for her boyfriend, who wants to smell “like a dirty cowboy...”)  @dsanddurga Cowboy Grass @imaginaryauthors Untameable @discotequefragrances Heathens, Cowboys & the Santa Ana Winds For Sue Bennett (who was desperately pining after Antonia’s Flowers – which we heard rumours – from Michael Edwards at @fragrancesoftheworld no less – might be coming back... But in the meantime, we suggested: @grandiflora_fragrance Saskia @ericbuterbaughfragrances Melrose Freesia Diptyque Ofrésia Also worth revisiting @esteelauderuk Beautiful, which was composed by Sophia Grojsman and Bernard Chant (he created Antonia’s Flowers) @chloe Atelier des Fleurs Magnolia Alba / Jasminium Sambac For Nocciola (seeking clean, comforting, intriguing but non-overwhelming scents): @ellakparfumsparis Musc K @27_87 Per Sē @leseauxprimordiales Couleur Primaire Superclassique Now, a HUGE amount of thanks to our volunteers, the incredible generosity of brands who donated stunning samples and full-sized bottles to the goody bags, and the endlessly amazing PRs, who made it all happen... Our wonderful helpers, without whom we just couldn’t have done it: @wewearperfume Amanda @peacock.vintage Hester Superstar PRs: @kga_beauty_pr @aspectsbeauty @uppublicrelations @profilepr @alexisstrausspr @theprstudio @l.s.curtis @maximise_scent_marketing (for the fantastic quality blotters we used all evening!) Brands in our LEGENDARY event goody bags (see Event 3 highlights for pics): @aureliebaudrypalmer (illustrator for our specially designed scent notebook) @olfactive_o @4160tuesdays @juliethasagun @eightandbob_ @omanluxury @brunocucinelli @moschino @marcantoinebarrois @thameenfragrance @themerchantofvenice @furla @kenzoparfums @hollister @juliettehasagun @goldfield_and_banks_australia @narciso_rodriguez @leseauxprimordiales @jusboxperfumes @ellisbrooklyn @billieeilish @noyz_official @eliesaabworld @bdkparfumsparis @sanctuaryspa @avon_uk @tropicskincare

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On The Scent is the podcast destination for anyone fascinated by fragrance (or keen to learn more) – a place where perfume snobbery is stripped away, and fragrance is accessible to all. What began as a monthly sniff-in on the Outspoken Beauty Podcast soon became so popular in its own right (and with so many listeners sending in questions and asking for more) that On the Scent just had to go weekly - this time on its own perfumed platform! Encompassing everything from icons and all-time classics to what’s new on the high street to the more ‘niche’ indie brands; Beauty broadcaster and columnist Nicola Bonn and award-winning fragrance journalist and expert Suzy Nightingale give personalised perfume prescriptions, describe fragrances in such an intoxicating way you can almost smell them and help navigate the thousands of scents out there to find the truly incredible ones. Also expect interviews with well-known figures, delving into their favourite scents of all time and opportunities to get to know some of the most exciting perfumers in the world. Whether you’ve a collection of 500+ or are just starting on your scent journey, olfactory obsessives Nicola & Suzy are on a mission to find you fragrances that don’t simply smell good, but will re-connect you to long forgotten memories, engage your emotions and very likely blow your mind.

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  • Creator
    Nicola Bonn
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    182
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Nicola Bonn
  • Show Website
    On The Scent

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