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Exploring the world of perfume and everything in its orbit.

2024-03-28

Friends and Trends

Henna and I got together to talk about what might be trending in perfume right now, from the note "de jour" to fruit salads, and how many perfumes to release at once. We also touch on Luca Turin's return to perfume writing. Henna's socials: https://canadianbeauty.com/ @canadianbeautydotcom (Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianBeautyBlog Some perfume we mentioned: https://himajomo.com/ https://masquemilano.com/le-donne-di-masque/ https://www.instagram.com/vallensefragrance/ https://basenotes.com/fragrances/infleurino-by-boujee-bougies.26267283 Other links: https://lucaturin.substack.com/

1h 1m
2024-02-04

James Elliott of Filigree & Shadow

Founder and perfumer for Seattle-based brand Filigree & Shadow, James Elliott joins me to talk self-teaching, the logistics of being a one man brand, a little politics, and plenty of name dropping, among other things. Thank you for not swearing, James, but you really could have. P.S. The word he was searching for was "stability". https://www.filigreeandshadow.co/pages/about-filigree Instagram: @filigreeandshadow

59 min
2024-01-26

Pia Long - Boujee Magic & Olfiction Tales

I've been wanting to have this chat with Pia ever since I met her, nearly 12 months ago. As you'll discover, Pia describes the journey that led her to launching a perfume consultancy business and an exciting new perfume brand with her friend and creative/business partner, Nick Gilbert. I do have to apologise that due to an internet failure, I lost connection and wasn't able to have Pia discuss the final point I raised, but I will leave a link here, because it's important reading: https://www.olfiction.com/fragrance-under-threat-the-unintended-consequences-of-proposed-eu-chemical-strategy/ The perfumes: https://boujeebougies.com/ Follow Pia and Nick and Boujee Bougies on Instagram: @perfumer.pia @nickrgilbert @boujeebougies Also mentioned: https://basenotes.com/community/

56 min
2023-12-02

Saint Cellier's Brooke Belldon - Trends, Clones and Unpopular Opinions

Just a portion of what we cover in converstaion with Brooke, owner of independent perfume retailer, Saint Cellier. Please check out the amazing range of perfume online: https://saintecellier.com

47 min
2023-11-26

Blind Smelling with Henna - Part 2

This time around, Henna sent ME seven unidentified perfumes. In this episode some of Henna's favourite perfumes will be judged and ranked, with my notes comparing how they work on skin and paper. The perfumes in alphabetical order are: Boss Bottled Elixir - Boss Chypre Shot - Olfactive Studio Cinabre - Maria Candida Gentile Hiris - Hermes Soir d'Orient - Sisley Traversee du Bosphore - L'Artisan Parfumeur Tubereuse Criminelle - Serge Lutens Please enjoy Henna's YouTube and Instagram accounts here: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianBeautyBlog Instagram: @canadianbeautydotcom

47 min
2023-11-21

Scent and Wanderlust: Gallivant Perfume's Nick Steward

I loved talking to Nick about his time at L'Artisan Parfumeur, his travels, industry transparency, and the inspiration behind Gallivant Perfume. Please explore: https://www.gallivant-perfumes.com/ Instagram: @gallivant.stories

54 min
2023-11-08

Perfume Tourism and Picking that Special Scent with Cherie from The Top Note

My friend Cherie has a great YouTube channel, you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTopNote Instagram: @thetopnote We talk about perfume trade shows (linked below), overseas perfume adventures, and how you go about choosing a perfume for a very special occasion.

43 min
2023-11-07

Diane St Clair and the Road Less Travelled to Perfume

Inspiration, creating, Luca Turin, and butter. Just a few of the things that I chat to Diane St Clair about. It is always inspiring to learn about the origins of a brand like St Clair Scents. Please explore: https://www.stclairscents.com/ Instagram: @stclairscents

45 min

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Exploring the world of perfume and everything in its orbit.

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2023 - 2024
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