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Luckyscent

Welcome to It's Just Perfume: the Luckyscent podcast! Whether you're a lifelong obsessive or just getting into perfume, you've come to the right place. Luckyscent has been the premiere niche fragrance destination since 2002, and we're excited to share some of our passion and expertise with you. We'll be chatting about personal favorites and upcoming releases, while getting into the nitty-gritty of fragrance with perfumers, brand creators, and other folks in the industry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 hr ago

    23. Live from ScentFest San Francisco

    In this episode of 'It's Just Perfume' Steve and Dana chat live in front of an audience gathered at ScentFest, the West Coast's largest perfume expo. The weekend was filled with scent discoveries and the warmest meetups with fragrance lovers from around the world. Steve and Dana talk about their impressions of ScentFest then sniff perfumes featuring unusual notes with the audience. Oyster, pollen anyone? The sniffing session was followed by a Q&A segment where Steve and Dana recalled their most nostalgic scents, revealed the notes and styles they'd like to smell more of and investigated Dana's perfume application methods that transform her into a walking scent sculpture. Perfumes mentioned in this episode: 01:12:24 ScentFest Sample Pack 05:26:07 Still by CBCB 07:47:22 Cocoyster Bananita by Salum 12:15:26 Pony Boy by Jorum 13:01:05 Debaser by D.S. and Durga 13:14:25 Delulu by Oddity 14:05:10 Rhubarb Thief by Heretic 15:19:10 Gun Girl by CBCB 19:21:00 Molecule 01 + Patchouli by Escentric Molecules 20:26:09 Morel Map by Clue 20:35:04 Coven by Andrea Maack 21:15:25 Musc by Bruno Acampora 22:52:22 Moon Magic by Sorce 24:42:03 Vampire Husband by Sorce 24:45:00 In Dreams and Fairytales (Vanilla) 26:54:10 Metal Lavender by Matiere Premiere 27:12:11 La Nuit des 300 by Hellenist 28:39:16 Les Dieux aux Bains 29:48:23 Flower Glyph by Liis 32:53:03 Noel au Balcon by Etat Libre d'Orange 34:02:01 Unspoken Gesture by Jorum 35:28:05 Still by CBCB 43:26:20 Saskia by Grandiflora 43:28:16 Madagascan Jasmine by Grandiflora 44:11:00 Mossy Glen by Villa Erbatium 45:33:28 Neo-Animism by Mami Wata 48:02:21 Angelos Creations 48:26:26 Chypre Siam by Rogue 48:41:09 Aristo Chypre by Infiniment Coty 48:57:14 Spoturno Paris Hosts: Steven Gontarski and Dana Kiley Buchanan Recorded in San Francisco, 6/27/26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  2. 16 Apr

    22. Report from the Runway: A Conversation with Merle Ginsberg

    22. Report from the Runway - A Conversation with Merle Ginsberg In this episode of 'It's Just Perfume' Steve sits down with writer, fashion icon and one of the original judges of Ru Paul's Drag Race, the legendary Merle Ginsberg. From a young age, Merle expressed her identity through clothes and words, always keeping her senses, including scent, keenly attuned. Steve and Merle have talked perfume for many years at Scent Bar and have selected her signature scents together. They take a deep dive into her perfume history, stop by Scent Bar to discover a new scent and end the episode by pairing fragrances with outfits.  Perfumes mentioned in this episode 06:53:15 Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules L'Eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake Eau d'Hadrien by Annick Goutal Filles en Aiguilles by Serge Lutens 21:54:00 Black Amber by Agonist 23:35:03 Coffee White Flowers by Bohoboco 28:39:19 Grev by Slumberhouse 33:50:09 Bo by Liis 40:00:02 Nuit Elastique by Premiere Peau 41:52:19 Vanille Camouflage by Dries Van Noten 42:36:02 Mantes La Jolie by Astier de Villatte 43:09:05 Dandelion Butter by Clue 44:07:10 Tokyo Bloom by The Different Company 44:55:24 Monoscent G by What We Do Is Secret 46:34:24 Green Vanille by Regime des Fleurs 47:03:00 Vanille Riviera by Maison Rebatchi 53:02:04 Carine by Carine Roitfeld 56:02:25 Crimson Rocks by Amouage Be sure to keep up with Merle's fashion news on Loose Threads, a regular newsletter in The Hollywood Reporter, Hollywoodreporter.com Host: Steven Gontarski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 2min

  3. 30 Jan

    21. The Award-Winning Songwriter: A Conversation with Steph Jones

    In this episode of 'It's Just Perfume' Steve sits down with songwriter Steph Jones. Having written hits for artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Blackpink, Selena Gomez and Jade she's one of the most in-demand talents in the music industry. Perfecting her impromptu songwriting skills at church, Steph naturally develops melodies and lyrics for people as she discovers their personal stories and soaks in their vibes. Along with her passion for tunes Steph has been fascinated by perfumes from an early age and tells Steve about her Hall of Fame fragrances and what they mean to her.  Perfumes discussed in this episode: Aromatics Elixir by Clinique Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli / Available on Luckyscent Towédé by Notes de Bas de Paje Gris Charnel by BDK / Available on Luckyscent Gris Charnel by BDK / Available on Luckyscent Lait Concentré by Chabaud / Available on Luckyscent Sunflowers by Elizabeth Arden CKin2U by Calvin Klein Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules / Available on Luckyscent II (Deux) by Trudon / Available on Luckyscent Tihota by Indult / Available on Luckyscent B683 by Marc Antoine Barrois / Available on Luckyscent Quentin Bisch Poivre Samarcande by Hermes Pacific Park by Simone Andreoli / Available on Luckyscent Jardins de Misfah Extrait by Une Nuit Nomade / Available on Luckyscent Fleur Narcotique by Ex Nihilo / Available on Luckyscent Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle Cool Water for Women by Davidoff Black Tie by Celine Molecule 01 + Iris by Escentric Molecules / Available on Luckyscent Supernova by Andrea Maack / Available on Luckyscent Carine by Carine Roitfeld / Available on Luckyscent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 2min

  4. 11/12/2025

    20. Best of 2025: Luckyscent’s Most Notable Fragrances of the Year

    On this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steve and Dana bask in the holiday glow and talk about their favorite warm, spicy, cozy scents to wear at festive parties or for quiet times at home. They discuss the biggest note trends of the year and smell through their favorite scents of 2025. It's been a great year for perfume releases - what were some of your favorites in 2025? Perfumes mentioned in this episode: Bowmakers by DS and Durga Ambre Liquide by Astier de Villatte Hammersmith Tea & Biscuits by 4160 Tuesdays Unknown Pleasures by Kerosene Empire des Indes by Oriza Legrand Myrrh Shadow by Bon Parfumeur Molecule 01 + Cistus by Escentric Molecules Ouarzazate by Comme des Garcons Tobacco Memories by Chambre52 Encore Une Fois by Infiniment Coty Japanese Whiskey by D'Annam Monoscent G by What We Do Is Secret Carine by Carine Roitfeld Venice Rococo by Arquiste Green Vanille by Regime des Fleurs Blood Spider Orchid by Regime des Fleurs Apricot Innocence by Simone Andreoli Cedrat Ceruse by L'Artisan Parfumeur Witchery by Sorce In Dreams & Fairytales by Sorce Vampire Husband by Sorce Joyeux by Sultan Pasha Perfumes Nightchild by Epichron Taipei by One Day White Rice by d'Annam Dirty Rice by Borntostandout Rice Makgeolli by Villa Erbatium Delicious Rice Milk by Federico Cantelli The LIttle Mermaid by The Mischief Academy Kyoto by Le Gout de Peau African Rooibos by Chris Collins Savant by Chris Collins Milk & Matcha by Obvious London Fog by Brandt Jasmine Freak by Room 1015 Bianco Latte by Giardini di Toscana R & B by Zernell Gillie Cafe des Delices by Maison Mataha Hosted by Steven Gontarski and Dana Buchanan Produced by Emi Brown and Claire Jelinek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 7min

  5. 26/11/2025

    19. The Master Perfumer: Talking With Oliver Cresp

    In this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steve sits down with legendary master perfumer Olivier Cresp. They talk about his distinctive style, which Cresp refers to as minimalist and figurative, valuing simplicity with key ingredients.  They touch on Olivier's generational roots in the perfume industry and his upbringing in Grasse. He discusses the various steps of the creation of Thierry Mugler's Angel - an iconic perfume that forever changed the landscape of perfumery - and the various ideas that went into the formation of Akro, a brand Olivier started with his daughter Anais, celebrating life's guilty pleasures. Perfumes mentioned in this episode: Bake by Akro Crush by Akro Angel by Thierry Mugler Juniper Sling by Penhaligon's LIght Blue by Dolce & Gabbana My Devotion by Dolce & Gabbana Rise by Akro Smoke by Akro Hosted by Steven Gontarski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 6min

  6. 13/11/2025

    18. Hall of Fame Pt. 5: Ronny's All-Time Favorite Fragrances

    In this episode of 'It's Just Perfume', Steve talks with actor, musician and member of the Scent Bar family, Ronald Prokeš. They talk about the scents Ronny wore as a teen in the Czech Republic and his more recent fascination with chypres, fougeres and vintage perfumes. He describes how he sometimes uses scent to disassociate from social settings and how "an empty bottle is a happy bottle." Fragrances mentioned in this episode: Fierce by Abercrombie and Fitch Fahrenheit by Dior Kenzo Jungle L'Elephant by Kenzo Maai by Bogue Profumo Cocoa Kimiya by Atelier des Ors Eau Noire by Dior Varuek by PRIN Grand Chalet by Astier de Villatte Memoir Man by Amouage Nuit de Bakelite by Naomi Goodsir Iris Silver Mist by Serge Lutens Rauque by Roberto Greco Oeilleres by Roberto Greco Opium by Yves Saint Laurent Hosted by Steven Gontarski Produced by Emi Foster and Claire Jelinek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 4min

  7. 30/10/2025

    17. The Perfume Prince: A Conversation with Chris Collins

    In this episode of 'It's Just Perfume' Steve sits with Chris Collins and asks him about his background in fashion and his pivot into perfume, one of his lifelong passions. He remembers the fragrances his father wore and the scents that inspired him to start his own brand. From knocking on the door of Robertet in Grasse to channeling his admiration for Prince's music into a new perfume, Chris shares many stories that describe the rewards and challenges of founding and directing a perfume line. Fragrances mentioned in this episode: Old Spice by Shulton Company Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene Blue Jeans by Versace Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein Polo by Ralph Lauren L'eau d'Issey Pour Homme by Issey Miyake Renaissance by Chris Collins Musc Ravageur by Frederic Malle Straight to Heaven by By Kilian African Rooibos by Chris Collins Babycat by YSL Lust Oud Delice by Chris Collins Savant Manhattan Cherry by Chris Collins Hosted by Steven Gontarski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 8min

  8. 16/10/2025

    16. Hall of Fame Pt. 4: Susannah's All-Time Favorite Fragrances

    Susannah Melvoin is known to many as a stellar musician and songwriter, having contributed to legendary albums by Prince and Madonna among others. Her passion for music is only rivalled by her passion for perfume. In this episode of 'It's Just Perfume', Steve sits with Susannah as they talk about the interplay between music and scent in creating atmospheres. She shares her earliest memories of her parents' perfumes, her first scent and her current go-to bottles while dropping some iconic stories. Want to know what the set for Prince's 'When Doves Cry' video smelled like? Perfumes mentioned in this episode: - Tihota by Indult - Encore Une Fois by Infiniment Coty - Molinard de Molinard by Molinard - Salome by Papillon Artisan Perfumes - Chanel No 19 by Chanel - Perfect Veil by Sarah Horowitz - Delulu by Oddity - Carine by Carine Roitfeld - Numero Uno (I) by Adamo Parfum - Isvaraya by Indult - Kagiroi by Di Ser - Mortel Noir by Trudon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 5min
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About

Welcome to It's Just Perfume: the Luckyscent podcast! Whether you're a lifelong obsessive or just getting into perfume, you've come to the right place. Luckyscent has been the premiere niche fragrance destination since 2002, and we're excited to share some of our passion and expertise with you. We'll be chatting about personal favorites and upcoming releases, while getting into the nitty-gritty of fragrance with perfumers, brand creators, and other folks in the industry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Luckyscent
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lucky Scent LLC
  • Show Website
    It's Just Perfume

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