On The Scent Nicola Bonn

Fresh from the amazing adventures of @barnesfragrancefair, Suzy goes through the fragrances (and an incredible candle) she chose for her talk with @aliceduparcq, some of the events she attended, the amazing brands and people she met (and a few purchases she made along the way...)

Nicola recounts the fabulous launch she attended (and picks which perfumes she predicts Suzy will love), her husband Chris gets emotional over Elnett hairspray, and we help a listener trying to find a long-lost love...   

Suzy mentions: 

@jusbox fragrances Scented Revolutions event, with the founders Chiara Valdo and Andrea Valdo interviewed by Haydn @yousmellgreatwhatisit in the @olympicstudios – with Amanda’s husband Roger Miles (who owns the Olympic Records shop opposite) choosing tracks that had been recorded at the studio, while we sniffed along. Suzy was particularly moved by the pairing of Sirens & Sailors with Joan Armatrading’s Love & Affection.  

@rndl.ltd Candles & Canapes event – Suzy sadly couldn’t attend this event, but did get to taste the glorious food Jack’s brother Joe had prepared, using individual ingredients from the London Nights candle in the gastronomic extravaganza. Suzy purchased vintage perfume bottle, 

@perfino aromatherapy pomander necklace, with their Breathe aromatherapy blend. 

@sun.dayoflondon Afar – Suzy and Jo Fairley were obsessed by this scent! 

@nancymeiland Lupin Meadow – This was the scent Suzy wore to the fair (perfect for Spring and Summer.) 

For her talk, Suzy chose: @tothefairestlondon Aubine @boujeebougies  Verdant @beaufortlondon Fathom V  @ostens_official Illuminations Jasmine Candle   

Alice’s list: @olfactive_o Citrus@mayanjie Tropica@gallivant.stories Nida@rndl.ltd London Nights candle 

Nicola talks about her favourite fragrances from the @omanluxury launch – she adored Paramor, and thinks Suzy will love Dejan. 
#perfumeprescription answers: @hermes L'Ombre des Merveilles @mabelle_orama Lunar Dust 

We are still somewhat giddy from the @fragrancefoundationuk Jasmine Awards, and in this episode we give you all the goss, tell you about the fragrances we chose to wear (and why), and how Suzy almost missed going up on stage to collect our award! 

We also dig into the extremely generous goody bag, and talk about the @sunnamusk scent that was included in it. Plus, there’s news of a delicious new @juliettehasagun fragrance and your #perfumeprescriptions answered…

We mention:

@sunnamusk Abid Ambre 
@juliettehasagun Juliette 
@sanajardin Vanilla Nomad  @parlemoideparfums Milky Musk 
@edenisteparfum Vanille Irrésistible 
@parfumsdemarly Althäir
@chloe Nomade 
@chloe Nomade Naturelle Eau de Parfum
@chloe Nomade Nuit d’Egypte

We are finding beauty in life with this week’s fragrance launch discussions (and there’s MUCH to admire). Swooning over the new Chanel, having heart eye emoji face for the new Celine, we’re also living out our fragrant literary fantasies via the new Miller Harris duo, and in raptures over the Argentinan niche house now available from @sainte.cellier in the U.K. 
We must admit to being so engrossed in our reviews, and sharing scent reveries, that we didn’t make it to the listener questions this week. Oops! Worry not, we will be prioritising the remaining #perfumeprescriptions in the next episode. Until then, sit back, relax, and allow yourself to dream of these… 
@chanelofficial Les Exclusifs Comète
@celine Zouzou 
@millerharris Soufflot
@millerharris Celadon 
@frassai Verano Porteño
@frassai Cuir Pampas
@borntostandout.official Sin & Pleasure  

Oooh there’s a wealth of wonderful new fragrance launches to rejoice in this week (yes, MORE!) Steady yourself for osmanthus-infused Oolong tea, joyful Art Deco-inspired butterflies, vintage-style mementos; and some seriously grown-up fruitiness via light-filled, Champagne-bubbled, wickedly peach-y and “marmalade made from sunshine” (Suzy’s description) varieties. 

We both admitted to feeling a bit glum and exhausted prior to recording this, but as we know - fragrance has the power to slice through sadness and revivify flagging spirits… and we definitely left the virtual studio feeling brighter, energised, and just BETTER for sharing our fragrant news. We hope you feel the same, as you listen! ️ 

We discuss…
@akrofragrances Infuse 
@alexandrejparfums Butterfly
@jomalonelondon Scented Mementos 
@moltonbrown Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver
@nestfragrances Lychee Rose
@houseofsarahbaker Peach’s Revenge 
@parfumsdemarly Perseus 
@matierepremiereparfums Vanilla Powder
@kilianparis Sunkissed Goddess
And in answer to a listener’s #perfumeprescription:
@histoiredeparfums1889 Moulin RougeThis is Not a Blue Bottle 1/.1Encens Roi1804
[Their flagship Paris boutique is located at 11 rue du Roi Doré in the Marais district.]
@binetpapillonparfumsNo.1 Alkemist PepperNo.9 Patchouli MonarqueNo.15 Jungle TobaccoNo.18 Santal Tintoretto
[Paris showroom-boutique: 2 Galeroe Vivienne, 5 Rue de la Banque, 75002 Paris.Subway: Bourse, Chatelet, Palais-Royal.]

The second @barnesfragrancefair is coming to London on Saturday May 18, 2024 and on this week’s episode we welcome the founder & organiser, Amanda Carr from @wewearperfume, and Haydn @yousmellgreatwhatisit (who is hosting two music & fragrance sessions) to discuss the many amazing niche brands / talks, workshops and why YOU need to be there!

Here’s why:

A FREE to enter fair with wares from some of the greatest independent fragrance houses, including:

@gallivant.stories
@nancymeiland
@tothefairestlondon
@mayanjie
@aspectsbeauty
@perfinouk
@olfactive_o
@sun.dayoflondon
@4160tuesdays
@boujeebougies
@angelaflanders
@and_fragrance
@jusboxperfumes
@beaufortlondon
@ostens_official
@rndl.ltd
@altraprofuture
@walesperfumery
@early_modern

Meet the perfumers / founders in person

Fascinating talks, immersive workshops, sip & sniff events with wine, canapés, music & more [ticketed / paid for individually - BOOK NOW as many sold out already!!!]

Generous goody bags for talks provided by @kga_beauty_pr / goody bags for Olympic Studio sessions by @profilepr

Stalls loaded with fragrant treats, the quality and likes of which you will not find anywhere else all together

Opportunities to learn, make your own fragrance, meet fellow enthusiasts, and most of all have a huge amount of FUN!

Last year’s fair was abuzz with people from all areas of the fragrance industry, along with fragrance obsessives and members of the public who’d perhaps never smelled scents from an independent house before (and had their minds BLOWN!)

A lot of stalls completely sold out of stock during last year’s fair, and the talks got booked up early, too…

BOOK TICKETS via @barnesfragrancefair website (links in our stories / events highlights @onthescentpodcast)

Hope to see some of you at Suzy’s talk with @aliceduparcq **2:30pm** - and cannot WAIT to see and sniff everything at the fair!

#barnesfragrancefair #nichefragrance #indiebrands #barnes #londonevents #booktickets #fragranceblogger #fragfam #fragrance #perfume

There’s a whole new Charlotte Tilbury collection of SIX mood-boosting scents and a new Maison Crivelli to get excited about, plus Chloe’s beautiful flower shop inspired fragrances and our suggestions for a listener who’s craving violet

We discuss…

@charlottetilbury Fragrance Collection of Emotions 
Available from 30th April on the Charlotte Tilbury app or from 2nd May online and instore. 100ml £130 / 10ml £20

More Sex Black pepper, leather, ambroxan, musk, sandalwood

JoyphoriaCoconut water, jasmin sambac, vanilla bean extract, powdery musk

Magic EnergyBergamot oil, cashmere wood, palo santo accord, cypress

Love FrequencyPink pepper, saffron, rose, musk, cashmere woods, patchouli

Cosmic PowerAmber, cinnamon bark oil, vanilla bean, clove, frankincense

Calm BlissBergamot oil, neroli oil, orange flower absolute, tonka bean

@chloe Atelier des Fleurs collection - 
Ateliers des Fleurs Magnolia Alba
Chloe Ateliers des Fleurs Vanilla Planifolia
@cloonkeen Baínín (pronounced ‘bawneen’)
@maisoncrivelli Cuir InfraRouge 
#perfumeprescription 
@lush Kerbside Violet
Guerlain Apres L’Ondee
@goutalparis La Violette 

@lejardinretrouve Violette Kew 
@molinardparfums Violette 
@isseymiyakeparfums L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet