International Maisons of Fine Fragrance 2026 - The Podcast

Haydn Williams
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The inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance took place in central London 18-20th February 2026, it featured niche and indie fragrance brands from around the world. I'm Haydn Williams, a fragrance writer and podcaster and I got to speak to some of the founders and perfumers in this series recorded during the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Nineta Marcu - Founder of Marab Perfumery

    Mar 9

    Nineta Marcu - Founder of Marab Perfumery

    I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.  In episode 10 I spoke to Nineta Marcu, the founder of Marab Perfumery, an exciting fragrance brand from Romania.  You can find more information at the following websites: https://internationalmaisons.com/ https://marab-perfumery.ro/ https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
  2. Peter Gentzel - Founder & Creative Director, Tales of Illumination

    Mar 9

    Peter Gentzel - Founder & Creative Director, Tales of Illumination

    I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.  In episode 15 I spoke to Peter Gentzel, the Founder & Creative Director of ‘Tales of Illumination’ - a contemporary luxury scent brand exploring scent as culture, object, and experience. You can find more information at the following websites: https://internationalmaisons.com/ https://www.tales-of-illumination.com/ https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  3. Hussein Ahmed - Founder of Fario Fragrances

    Mar 12

    Hussein Ahmed - Founder of Fario Fragrances

    I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.  In episode 14 I spoke to Hussein Ahmed, the founder of Fario Fragrances. 'Fario' means 'to pick' in the Bengali dialect and the brand’s mission is to create exquisite fragrances that evoke emotions, inspire confidence, and enhance the way people feel about themselves. You can find more information at the following websites: https://internationalmaisons.com/ https://www.fariofragrances.com/ https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  4. Andrew French - Co-Founder of Castle Forbes

    Mar 9

    Andrew French - Co-Founder of Castle Forbes

    I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.  In episode 13 I spoke to Andrew French, the Co-Founder of Castle Forbes. The brand was founded in 1996 at Castle Forbes in Scotland by Lady Forbes and Andrew French, with a mission to create fine quality scents that honoured the tradition of Haute Perfumerie. You can find more information at the following websites: https://internationalmaisons.com/ https://www.castleforbes.com/ https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  5. Janne Vuorenmaa - Co-Founder of Nos Republic

    Mar 9

    Janne Vuorenmaa - Co-Founder of Nos Republic

    I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.  In episode 12 I spoke to Janne Vuorenmaa, the co-founder of Nos Republic. You can find more information at the following websites: https://internationalmaisons.com/ https://www.nosrepublic.com/ https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  6. Elena Azzerlini - CEO of Farmacia SS. Annunziata 1561

    Mar 9

    Elena Azzerlini - CEO of Farmacia SS. Annunziata 1561

    I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.  In episode 11 I spoke to the CEO and Creative Director of Italian brand Farmacia SS. Annunziata 1561. You can find more information at the following websites: https://internationalmaisons.com/ https://farmaciassannunziata1561.it/en https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  7. Barbara Hutton-Mills. Sales Director - Scent of Africa

    Mar 9

    Barbara Hutton-Mills. Sales Director - Scent of Africa

    I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.  In episode 9 I spoke to Barbara Hutton-Mills from Scent of Africa - a  brand that pays tribute to the magnificent continent through a collection of fragrances You can find more information at the following websites: https://internationalmaisons.com/ https://www.scentofafrica.com/ https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  8. Tim Gerhard - Founder of L'Art Vévien

    Mar 1

    Tim Gerhard - Founder of L'Art Vévien

    I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.  In episode 8 I spoke to Tim Gerhard, the founder of L’Art Vévien - brand that fuses fragrance and art. You can find more information at the following websites: https://internationalmaisons.com/ https://www.vevien.com/en https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
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The inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance took place in central London 18-20th February 2026, it featured niche and indie fragrance brands from around the world. I'm Haydn Williams, a fragrance writer and podcaster and I got to speak to some of the founders and perfumers in this series recorded during the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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