Perfume Nation: Hot Takes and Deep Dives in the Fragrance World

Maria Meliora
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Dive into the aromatic world of "Perfume Nation," where a scientist, now an AI researcher-turned-influencer, leads engaging debates, insightful interviews, and immersive sniffing sessions. In olfactory design, a chasm exists between industry professionals and perfume lovers. Journalists, bloggers, influencers, marketers, and sales experts are tirelessly contorting themselves to bridge this divide. "Perfume Nation" aims to reconstruct this scattered landscape, decoding the world of scents, one sniff at a time, with a pinch of humor and a dash of professionalism. YT: MariaMeliora

  1. The Morning Ritual: My 3-Month Experiment to Enhance Emotional Grounding

    JAN 16

    The Morning Ritual: My 3-Month Experiment to Enhance Emotional Grounding

    This three-month experiment explores fragrance as a sensory anchor for emotional grounding. I used a consistent morning ritual to navigate internal states with more presence, selecting specific scents for their impact on mental well-being and internal stability.This 90-day retrospective shares the results of using perfume as a quiet, intentional tool. It focuses on how certain fragrance profiles can function as a companion for a more grounded morning and a holistic approach to personal balance.Topics covered: • The ninety-day evolution of a morning scent ritual. • Selecting fragrance profiles for emotional grounding. • Using scent as a sensory anchor for presence. • Reflections on a long-term sustainable practice.00:00 The 90-Day Scent Experiment 01:45 A Green Rose to Wake Up To 06:47 Romantic Florals: Why Peony Failed Me 10:35 The Overhyped Niche Lilac 11:50 The Hidden Gem Lilac15:28 Yellow Florals for Determination 17:07 Mimosa: The Energy Booster 21:17 Daffodils & Sunday Pancakes 22:46 A Morning Jasmine Fluite 26:45 Sour Berries That Last All Day 28:46 Tart Blackcurrant & Mint 30:17 Lavender Done Right 33:39 Ginger Tea for Focus 37:29 When "Fun" Scents Don't Work 38:58 The Aromatic Grapefruit Twist 41:23 Dreaming of a Coastal Villa 44:07 Future Moods: Anger & Absinthe Thank you for your trust and support, see you soon in the next video 💋Contribute to keep our community going: https://www.melioraparfums.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=643dc3d558b7446e3e36b115Contact Info:Social media: @pefume.nation.podcast, @meliora.mariaOfficial Website: https://melioraparfums.comFashion + Aerial Arts: www.aerialgoth.com✍ Channel's Address: Maria Meliora P.O. Box 28279 Kenneth City, FL 33709✍ Email: info@melioraparfums.comShop #MyFragranceCollection:🛍️ Official Hub & Perfume Samplers: https://www.melioraparfums.com/🛍️ Some gently used bottles on Mercari: https://www.mercari.com/u/606079592/Where I shop:🛍️ Fragrancenet.com https://bit.ly/3UEnP3r🛍️ Jomashop: https://bit.ly/3u0KlIS🛍️ Sephora: https://bit.ly/3HsVTHR🛍️ Ulta: https://bit.ly/3HuPVGs

    50 min
  2. The Aesthetics of 2026: Culture, Visuals, and Olfactory Embodiments

    JAN 8

    The Aesthetics of 2026: Culture, Visuals, and Olfactory Embodiments

    This deep-dive cultural commentary on the year's dominant visual trends into definitive olfactory embodiments. I utilize Pinterest data science forecast for 2026 not as a mere list of trends, but as a reflection of the ideological war between radical futurism and deep nostalgia defining our chaotic, turbulent times. We dissect how the collective unconscious is splintering into two distinct coping mechanisms: the urge to escape into a high-tech, chrome-plated tomorrow versus the desperate need to retreat into the safety of heritage, analog history, and gothic romanticism.Share your thoughts on the collective unconscious, and your own sensory roadmap for those looking to sublimate aesthetic concepts into physical reality, positioning fragrance as the ultimate accessory for aesthetic identity and non-verbal communication in the modern era.We decode the chemical signatures of key 2026 aesthetic pillars, pairing Vamp Romantic with gothic florals and animalic accords, Poetcore with orris, paper notes, and ink, and Extracelestial with metallic aldehydes and ozone. This analysis covers the full spectrum of fragrance families defining the future, from the mossy chypres of the biophilic revival to the cold, synthetic structures of futurism. Whether you align with Dark Academia, maximalism, or heritage aesthetics, this guide curates specific perfume recommendations that ground these fleeting visual trends in the permanent, emotive power of scent.00:00:00 New Year, Old Me (The Reality Check)00:02:02 The Authority Gap: Who actually predicts the future?00:03:28 The 2026 Game Plan: From Visuals to Scent00:04:24 Afrohemian Decor: Bottling the Eclectic Nostalgia00:10:05 Brooched: The Frivolously Fancy Accent00:12:51 Cabbage Days: The Rise of the Vegetable Gourmands00:18:50 Ice Blue: Smelling the Technogenic Paradise00:25:36 Darecations: Smell of a Trust Fund Baby00:32:21 Extra Celestial: A Dressup for Aliens (Ozone vs. Metal)00:36:30 At least I'm in the circus, what's your excuse?00:39:25 Gimme Gummy: Hyper-Real Sugar & Edible Fluff00:46:33 Glamoratti: Peak Maximalism (56% Concentration)00:50:47 Glitchy Glam: Yummy and you know it00:53:43 Khaki Coded: Murder on the Nile, and you know whodunit00:56:44 Laced Up: Demure Librarian with a lavender fetish00:59:10 Mystic Outlands: Wind, Moss, and Ancient Pines01:02:53 Neo Art Deco: Smelling Like "Old Money" Architecture01:05:36 Opera Aesthetic: The Performative Drama of the sexiest floral01:09:33 Pen Pals: I'm sending you my best carnation01:13:30 Poetcore: The Idealistic and Most Romantic White Floral01:17:44 Scent Stacking: Those 300 bottles need to start paying rent01:19:45 Throwback Kid: Regression or Comfort?01:21:11 Vamp Romantic: Blood, Roses, blessed by Incense01:22:57 Wilderkind: Magic Forest & Forbidden Fruit01:26:16 Conclusion: What emerges from the sea of trendsSniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shopThank you for your trust and support, see you soon in the next video 💋Contribute to keep our community going: https://www.melioraparfums.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=643dc3d558b7446e3e36b115Contact Info:Social media: @pefume.nation.podcast, @meliora.mariaOfficial Website: https://melioraparfums.comFashion + Aerial Arts: www.aerialgoth.com✍ Channel's Address: Maria Meliora P.O. Box 28279 Kenneth City, FL 33709✍ Email: info@melioraparfums.comShop #MyFragranceCollection:🛍️ Official Hub & Perfume Samplers: https://www.melioraparfums.com/🛍️ Some gently used bottles on Mercari: https://www.mercari.com/u/606079592/Where I shop:🛍️ Fragrancenet.com https://bit.ly/3UEnP3r🛍️ Jomashop: https://bit.ly/3u0KlIS🛍️ Functional and Inspiring Home items: https://amzn.to/3Sh9es2🛍️ Sephora: https://bit.ly/3HsVTHR🛍️ Ulta: https://bit.ly/3HuPVGs#NichePerfumes

    1h 33m
  3. Perfume Trends That Defined 2025 | What's Next?

    12/26/2025

    Perfume Trends That Defined 2025 | What's Next?

    Sniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shopThank you for your trust and support, see you soon in the next video 💋Become The Guardian: https://www.melioraparfums.com/donateHere is our Perfume Nation 2025 Vibes Check:00:00:00 Perfume Nation: 2025 Vibe Recap 00:00:40 Note of the Year: The Obsession 00:03:58 The Luxury Splurge: Worth the Hype? 00:06:45 The Ultimate Lemming: The One That Got Away 00:08:38 The Cuddle Buddy 00:10:27 The Daily Workhorse 00:13:18 The Grifter Award: Biggest Disappointment 00:16:39 The Plot Twist: Least Expected Surprise 00:25:34 The Sophisticated Gourmand 00:31:40 The Health Odyssey: From allergic reactions to 00:34:36 Knowledge Gold: food for thought 00:38:39 The State of the Nation: Community Vibes 00:46:54 The 2026 Manifesto: Prophecies and Wishes 00:59:50 The Guardians of the Nation: Building the Future Contact Info:Social media: @pefume.nation.podcast, @meliora.mariaOfficial Website: https://melioraparfums.comFashion + Aerial Arts: www.aerialgoth.com✍ Channel's Address: Maria Meliora P.O. Box 28279 Kenneth City, FL 33709✍ Email: info@melioraparfums.comShop #MyFragranceCollection:🛍️ Official Hub & Perfume Samplers: https://www.melioraparfums.com/🛍️ Some gently used bottles on Mercari: https://www.mercari.com/u/606079592/Where I shop:🛍️ Fragrancenet.com https://bit.ly/3UEnP3r🛍️ Jomashop: https://bit.ly/3u0KlIS🛍️ MaxAroma: https://bit.ly/4bd5Uca🛍️ Health and SelfCare Staples: https://amzn.to/3UdcS8G🛍️ Sephora: https://bit.ly/3HsVTHR🛍️ Ulta: https://bit.ly/3HuPVGs#FragranceReviewer #NichePerfumes

    1h 3m
  4. The Scent of Ginger: From Kitchen Staple to Modern High Perfumery

    08/09/2025

    The Scent of Ginger: From Kitchen Staple to Modern High Perfumery

    Can Ginger Be Your Next Favorite Scent? Let's Review Best and Worst Ginger Scents!Sniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shopThank you for your trust and support, see you soon in the next video 💋Contribute to keep our community going: https://www.melioraparfums.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=643dc3d558b7446e3e36b115Contact Info:Social media: @pefume.nation.podcast, @meliora.mariaOfficial Website: https://melioraparfums.comFashion + Aerial Arts: www.aerialgoth.com✍ Channel's Address: Maria Meliora P.O. Box 28279 Kenneth City, FL 33709✍ Email: info@melioraparfums.com

    43 min
  5. 10 Perfumes for a Midsummer Night: Scents That Blossom After Dark

    08/02/2025

    10 Perfumes for a Midsummer Night: Scents That Blossom After Dark

    Discover 10 transcendental perfumes that capture the quiet romance and mystery of a summer midnight. These are not your typical fresh or citrusy scents—instead, they bloom in the heat: think fruity frangipani, soft sensual jasmine, nude berry skin scents, bohemian rose, and gourmands that turn radiant on warm skin. This list features emotional, atmospheric, and deeply personal fragrances that evoke the smell of dry grass, warm earth, and night-blooming florals. Whether you’re drawn to niche perfumes that whisper of tenderness and memory, or looking for romantic, slightly nostalgic summer fragrances, this video offers something uniquely intimate. Perfect for dreamers, collectors, and lovers of olfactory storytelling. Fragrances and links:After Midnight by The Different Company https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop/p/after-midnight-the-different-company-8Mentha Religiosa by Roos & Rooshttps://www.melioraparfums.com/shop/p/mentha-religiosa-travel-sprayLes Liquides Imaginaires Melancolia https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop/p/les-liquides-imaginaires-customizable-sampleSalvador Dali Laguna: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop/p/salvador-dali-large-sample-bundleAcqua e Zucchero Profumum Roma https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop/p/acqua-e-zucchero-profumum-roma?rq=profuElie Saab Essence N 1 Rose https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop/p/romantic-sweet-florals-customizable-sampleHistoires de Parfums 1899 Hemingway: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop/p/histoires-de-parfums-customizable-sampleSylvaine Delacourte Vanori https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop/p/romantic-sweet-florals-customizable-sampleHermes Barenia https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop/p/hermes-barenia-travel-sprayCarner Barcelona Tardes https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop/p/carner-barcelona-customizable-sampleRoom 1015 Holyrose: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop/p/stpete-girl-fragrance-sampler Thank you for your trust and support, see you soon in the next video 💋Contribute to keep our community going: https://www.melioraparfums.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=643dc3d558b7446e3e36b115Contact Info:Social media: @pefume.nation.podcast, @meliora.mariaOfficial Website: https://melioraparfums.comFashion + Aerial Arts: www.aerialgoth.com✍ Channel's Address: Maria Meliora P.O. Box 28279 Kenneth City, FL 33709✍ Email: info@melioraparfums.com

    45 min
  6. Solar, Honeyed, Pungent and Almost Extinct: The Controversy of Yellow Florals

    06/11/2025

    Solar, Honeyed, Pungent and Almost Extinct: The Controversy of Yellow Florals

    Once radiant icons of vintage perfumery, yellow florals have all but vanished from the spotlight. In this video, we decode the forgotten magic of these solar, honeyed, and pungent notes—mimosa, narcissus, champaca, broom—and why they resist neat categorization. Are they powdery? Sweet? Green? Bitter? Yes—sometimes all at once. You’ll learn why the term yellow floral is both overused and underexplained, and why this nearly extinct family is ripe for revival. If you’ve ever been baffled by “yellow floral” on a fragrance note list, this is your map back to its wild heart. Sniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shopThank you for your trust and support, see you soon in the next video 💋Contribute to keep our community going: https://www.melioraparfums.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=643dc3d558b7446e3e36b115Contact Info:Social media: @pefume.nation.podcast, @meliora.mariaOfficial Website: https://melioraparfums.comFashion + Aerial Arts: www.aerialgoth.com✍ Channel's Address: Maria Meliora P.O. Box 28279 Kenneth City, FL 33709✍ Email: info@melioraparfums.com

    35 min
  7. How to Layer Perfumes Without Smelling Like a Mess | Master the Art of Scent Styling

    05/29/2025

    How to Layer Perfumes Without Smelling Like a Mess | Master the Art of Scent Styling

    Fragrance Layering 101: Smell Incredible, Not ChaoticWhether you’re new to layering perfumes or already consider yourself a scent-styling pro, these 7 rules will unlock the next phase of your olfactory exploration. It’s all too easy to smell chaotic when layering—so lean in, get inspired, and drop your own tips in the comments. Rescue forgotten blind buys. Revive dusty bottles. Embark on creative rebellion.Sniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shopThank you for your trust and support, see you soon in the next video 💋Contribute to keep our community going: https://www.melioraparfums.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=643dc3d558b7446e3e36b115Contact Info:Social media: @pefume.nation.podcast, @meliora.mariaOfficial Website: https://melioraparfums.comFashion + Aerial Arts: www.aerialgoth.com✍ Channel's Address: Maria Meliora P.O. Box 28279 Kenneth City, FL 33709✍ Email: info@melioraparfums.comShop #MyFragranceCollection:🛍️ Official Hub & Perfume Samplers: https://www.melioraparfums.com/🛍️ Some gently used bottles on Mercari: https://www.mercari.com/u/606079592/Where I shop:🛍️ Fragrancenet.com https://bit.ly/3UEnP3r🛍️ Jomashop: https://bit.ly/3u0KlIS🛍️ Functional and Inspiring Home items: https://amzn.to/3Sh9es2🛍️ Health and SelfCare Staples: https://amzn.to/3UdcS8G🛍️ Elements of Style (If you saw something on me you liked, most likely it is linked here): https://amzn.to/3udesg9🛍️ My gear to film and produce photo & video content: https://amzn.to/3Huzfih🛍️ Sephora: https://bit.ly/3HsVTHR🛍️ Ulta: https://bit.ly/3HuPVGs#FragranceReviewer #NichePerfumes

    55 min
  8. Neroli: A Stolen Legacy of Royal Seduction — Plus the Best Fragrances That Get It Right

    05/07/2025

    Neroli: A Stolen Legacy of Royal Seduction — Plus the Best Fragrances That Get It Right

    Behind the floral sparkle of neroli lies a story of royal seduction, stolen symbolism, and shifting cultural perception. In this video, we uncover neroli’s untold history, explore how its meaning was warped over time, and rank the best fragrances that still capture its true essence.Sniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shopNeroli Nasimba Maison Crivelli https://bit.ly/3Z3qXXU Gentlewoman Juliette Has A Gun https://bit.ly/3EX3CjU Neroli a la Cardamome du Guatemala Chopard https://bit.ly/4jJNRvX Nirvana French Grey by Elizabeth & James https://bit.ly/4m4hdql Decent Celebrity's Neroli: JLo Glow https://bit.ly/43j9o8LAerin Aegea Blossom https://bit.ly/3GXJONKThank you for your trust and support, see you soon in the next video 💋Contribute to keep our community going: https://www.melioraparfums.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=643dc3d558b7446e3e36b115Contact Info:Social media: @pefume.nation.podcast, @meliora.mariaOfficial Website: https://melioraparfums.comFashion + Aerial Arts: www.aerialgoth.com✍ Channel's Address: Maria Meliora P.O. Box 28279 Kenneth City, FL 33709✍ Email: info@melioraparfums.comShop #MyFragranceCollection:🛍️ Official Hub & Perfume Samplers: https://www.melioraparfums.com/🛍️ Some gently used bottles on Mercari: https://www.mercari.com/u/606079592/

    26 min
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Dive into the aromatic world of "Perfume Nation," where a scientist, now an AI researcher-turned-influencer, leads engaging debates, insightful interviews, and immersive sniffing sessions. In olfactory design, a chasm exists between industry professionals and perfume lovers. Journalists, bloggers, influencers, marketers, and sales experts are tirelessly contorting themselves to bridge this divide. "Perfume Nation" aims to reconstruct this scattered landscape, decoding the world of scents, one sniff at a time, with a pinch of humor and a dash of professionalism. YT: MariaMeliora

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