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

    An Apology

    Unfortunately there won't be a full episode this week but fingers crossed we'll be back as usual next Thursday xx

    2 min

  2. 16 OCT

    Adorable minis & a circus-themed launch!

    We’re diving into the ADORABLE world of mini perfume bottles and new gift sets from Boadicea the Victorious, including their captivating new Defender fragrance. We also share highlights from the enchanting circus-themed launch party for Jeroboam's His Oudness at Harrods, and Nicola reveals the latest scent she’s obsessed by (and which her husband has stolen!) Plus, we tackle two #listenerprescription queries: one from a listener searching for a replacement for a beloved discontinued floral scent, and another seeking guidance for their visit to the Amouage Visitors Centre in Oman.  Tune in for fragrant insights and expert advice! We discuss: @thameenfragrance Centre Stage  @boadiceathevictorious Defender(Plus their new 10ml bottles & gift sets @jeroboamperfumesYour Oudness @harrodsbeauty Perfume Prescriptions: (For Dr. Kimberly Turner): @joloves White Rose & Lemon Leaves @eluzabetharden White Tea Wild Rose @memoizelondon Rose Luxuria  (For Lucie): @amouageofficial Epic WomanDia WomanJourney WomanRose IncenseGuidance / Guidance 46Purpose

    54 min

  3. 10 OCT

    Fragrance SOS: Listener Prescriptions For Perfume Dilemmas

    Join us for a delightful Listener Prescription Special on this episode of On the Scent Podcast: We dive into your fragrant queries, offering expert advice for those on the hunt for their next signature scent (more likely – several), or a replacement for a beloved, discontinued fragrance.  This time, we’re answering your questions about warm iris notes, luxurious body sprays for men, nostalgic laundry scents in fine fragrance form, and a much-adored musk scent that’s no longer available. Eek! Fear not: we’ve got suggestions to explore across various price points.  Additionally, we’ll be recounting the incredible scented boating event we hosted, where we introduced guests to the British niche fragrance house Vallense. Founder William Borrell wowed guests with his floating laboratory and unique distilling machinery, showcasing modern-day alchemy through fragrances crafted by perfumer Pia Long (just launched in full-size & discovery set on their website). Tune in for personalised recommendations and exciting tales from our fragrant adventures!  We discuss:  #perfumeprescriptions  @experimentalperfumeclub Amber Iris  @borntostandout.official x @fugazzifragrances collab @lesabstraits Belle Âme [Available from @sainte.cellier in the U.K.- samples also available]  @bespokelondonofficial Fresh Citrus & Vetiver Body Spray (@superdrug) Bespoke London Sweet Spice and Sandalwood Body Spray @ritualscosmetics Black Oudh & Patchouli Hair & Body Mist @tomford Noir Extreme Body Spray @jomalonelondon Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body Mist@acquadiparma Colonia Essenza Deodorant Spray  @tallow_ash Summer Fling (Ltd Ed laundry wash / conditioner)@phlur Mango Mood Body Mist  @montblanc Signature Eau de Parfum@jusboxperfumes Carioca Heart@vilhelm_parfumerie Mango Skin   @roadsgroup Cloud 9 @ellakparfumsparis Musc K @narcisso_rodriguez Eau de Parfum Poudreé @vallensefragranceSpirit SunSource

    1h 5m

  4. 3 OCT

    A Smorgasbord of Scents We Love 

    There are SO many new fragrance launches to catch up on, lately, but here we’ve decided to select a small sharing platter of some new perfumes we have been enjoying wearing, lately.  From mega-launches like the new Guerlain Shalimar limited edition, and brand new Hermès, to a glamorously be-feathered burlesque party for Thameen’s latest, a seasonally perfect collab between RMS Beauty x Heretic; AND a sneaky-sniff Nicola happened to get of The Harmonist’s new (not yet launched!) scent: we’ve morsels to tempt every taste… In this week’s episode we discuss:  @guerlain Shalimar Millésime Jasmin  @thameenfragrance Centre Stage @hermes Barènia @rmsbeauty x @hereticparfum Scarlet Moon  PLUS a pre-launch sneaky sniff of @theharmonist Oud Nebula  Which fragrance has taken YOUR fancy, first?

    35 min

  5. 26 SEPT

    Exciting new brands, loads of launches & milky fragrances

    We delve deep into some of the new brands / launches Suzy saw and sniffed at @pittifragranze in Florence, featuring a number of her favourites in this episode (so keep your noses primed to sniff these perfumes out for yourselves!) We also talk about some gorgeous new launches Nicola’s been smelling, and suggest some new scents for a listener who’s looking for sensorially milky fragrances to indulge in this autumn.  We discuss… @kajalperfumes Lamar Noir @mystikum_fragrances Moonlight Ceremony, Saddles of the Silk Road, The Empress’ Kiss @beaufortlondon 3 x new fragrances coming out soon! Suzy gives a sneak peek at… Cape Wrath @siunofragrances Aurelius (By perfumer Andrej Babicky @hereticgarden) Kalyptos Electimus Caspian Cherry (out in U.K. October)  @ulrichlang_newyork Lethe (you can get this @sniph in the U.K. & as well as full size can buy 8ml for £18, or £16 in their subscription.) @blackfades.co GU2 Two beautiful perfumeries Suzy visited in Florence:  @zhorparfums @olfattorio.baraparfums  PLUS new launches from: @edenisteparfum Oud Ghazal @borntostandout.officialNaked Laundry Filthy Musk, L’Animal (And the forthcoming Fuggazi Collab with @fugazzifragrances…) @millerharris Staccato  We mentioned  @choosingkeeping (where Nicola got her new notebook!) And gave these suggestions for Lucy B’s #perfumeprescription  @parlemoideparfum Milky Musk  @elaioparfums Peau Secrète @maisonlouismarie Bois de Ballincourt  @bastille_parfums Demain Promis

    1h 7m

  6. 18 SEPT

    Florentine Dreams, New Launches & Fragrant Friendships

    Suzy’s just flown in from Florence, where she attended @pittifragranze, meanwhile Nicola’s been attending some launches and trying new scents closer to home, so there’s a whole host of exciting new launches and what we’ve been wearing to discuss here! PLUS there’s the tale of a wonderful fragrant friendship that’s blossomed across the world between two of the podcast listeners – Delia & Emily – who are right now meeting in France for the first time, on a perfume safari holiday; and a #perfumeprescription for another listener who’s mourning the loss of a signature fragrance and wants suggestions for a new scent. On this episode we discuss... @pittifragranze (brief overview – full de-brief next time!)   @givenchybeauty L’interdit Absolu  @ormondejayne Bukhara Ormonde Jayne Kasmir[Both available in three sizes: the signature 88ml, the portable 10ml (£35), and in the 4x10ml collection.]  @diptyque Les Essences de Diptyque: Corail Oscuro, Lilyphéa,  Lunamaris Rose, RocheBois Corsé  @maisonfranciskurkdjian APOM  @memo.paris Indian Leather  Memo Paris Sherwood  @jusboxperfumes 54 Perfume Prescription for Hannah:  @experimentalperfumeclub Rose Rhubarb [with] Experimental Perfume Club Amber Iris  @kayali Vanilla | 28[with] Kayali Déjà Vu White Flower | 57

    50 min

  7. 11 SEPT

    On the Scent with Marc-Antoine Barrois

    This episode is in collaboration with Marc-Antoine Barrois In this episode of On the Scent podcast, Suzy and Nicola sit down with @marcantoinebarrois - couturier turned fragrance house founder - for an intimate conversation recorded at the Piccadilly Arcade boutique (just before the sold-out live event!) The discussion delves into Marc-Antoine's journey to becoming a renowned name in the world of couture and perfumery. Marc-Antoine shares heartfelt stories about his early passion for fashion, inspired by his grandfather, a textile industrialist in Northern France. His career took off when he was discovered by Dominique Sirop, leading to collaborations with iconic designers such as Jean-Paul Gaultier at Hermès and John Galliano. These experiences shaped his distinctive style, characterised by sustainability and timeless elegance. A pivotal moment in Marc-Antoine's life was meeting perfumer Quentin Bisch in 2015. Describing it as meeting a "twin brother," Marc-Antoine recounts how their shared values and creative synergy led to a profound partnership. Together, they embarked on a journey to create unique fragrances that evoke emotions and memories, blending their expertise in couture and perfumery. During the podcast, Suzy and Nicola explore the Marc-Antoine Barrois fragrance universe, uncovering the inspirations and creative processes behind each scent. Marc-Antoine and Quentin's collaboration is marked by mutual respect and trust, allowing them to craft perfumes that are both timeless and innovative. This episode is a testament to Marc-Antoine's dedication to his craft and his ability to inspire elegance and confidence through both fashion and fragrance. We so hope you enjoy listening!

    1h 15m

  8. 5 SEPT

    Books, Paper, Ink & Amber

    Now Nicola’s back from holiday, we have a LOT to catch up on! Oh, there’s some utterly gorgeous new launches in this episode, which somehow coalesced into a fragrant theme of books, paper, ink, and ambers. How seasonally appropriate (we’re full-on autumn mode here, how about you?) and especially at this ‘back to school’ time for so many.  PLUS: Did we sparked a love affair with a #perfumeprescription ?! And, can we help listener Laura find a fragrance that captures the scent memory of emotional and evocative walks she’s spent walking with a loved family member, recently?  We discuss… @aureliebaudrypalmer fragrance notebooks @diptyque L’Eau Papier new collection: Solid Perfume, Hand & Body Wash & Hair Mist @officine_universelle_buly ‘The Scented Herbarium’ book @dior Ambre Nuit  @czechandspeake Amber 7 @ruthmastenbroekperfume London Dusk @nishane.official Sultan Vetiver @wearedeya “i” (8ml £29) @officialbyredo De Los Santos @dsanddurga Cowboy Grass

    54 min
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About

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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Nicola Bonn
  • Show Website
    On The Scent

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