37 min

[Bonus] Learn the Early History of Perfume as a Ritual, with Sue Phillips Scent World

    • Fashion & Beauty

The root of the word “perfume," Ancient Egyptian perfume rituals, and the use of galbanum in the 13th century, with Sue Phillips, who carved her space in the industry as a "scentrepreneur.” It’s a term she coined to describe her work developing fragrances for luxury brands like Tiffany & Co., Lancome, and Burberry, and celebrities like Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes.

In this “Summer School” special bonus episode, Sue sits down with Brittney Jackson Moseley, who runs integrated marketing at Scentbird. She shares the early history of perfume as a ritual, the story of bringing Tiffany’s first fragrance to life, and how men can break free old-time scent preferences.

Highlights:
The root of the word “perfume”Ancient Egyptian perfume ritualsThe use of galbanum in the 13th centuryWhy Grasse became fertile ground for perfumeryHow Sue’s love of fragrance beganThe accident that led to an “aha!” momentAmbient scenting and why it worksThe story behind Tiffany’s anniversary fragranceWorking with perfumer Jacques PolgeFinding a fragrance that suits youUnderstanding fragrance familiesKeeping a pulse on what’s new in fragranceEver been invited to an immersive scent dinner?Training your nose and uncovering your scent preferences“Not all roses are the same”Scent Spotlight: Fresh, Floral, Woodsy, Spicy, and FruityMen can love florals, tooWhy so many people love vanillaSue’s book: “The Power of Perfume”Soak in all of our audio and video content at https://podcast.scentbird.com.

The root of the word “perfume," Ancient Egyptian perfume rituals, and the use of galbanum in the 13th century, with Sue Phillips, who carved her space in the industry as a "scentrepreneur.” It’s a term she coined to describe her work developing fragrances for luxury brands like Tiffany & Co., Lancome, and Burberry, and celebrities like Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes.

In this “Summer School” special bonus episode, Sue sits down with Brittney Jackson Moseley, who runs integrated marketing at Scentbird. She shares the early history of perfume as a ritual, the story of bringing Tiffany’s first fragrance to life, and how men can break free old-time scent preferences.

Highlights:
The root of the word “perfume”Ancient Egyptian perfume ritualsThe use of galbanum in the 13th centuryWhy Grasse became fertile ground for perfumeryHow Sue’s love of fragrance beganThe accident that led to an “aha!” momentAmbient scenting and why it worksThe story behind Tiffany’s anniversary fragranceWorking with perfumer Jacques PolgeFinding a fragrance that suits youUnderstanding fragrance familiesKeeping a pulse on what’s new in fragranceEver been invited to an immersive scent dinner?Training your nose and uncovering your scent preferences“Not all roses are the same”Scent Spotlight: Fresh, Floral, Woodsy, Spicy, and FruityMen can love florals, tooWhy so many people love vanillaSue’s book: “The Power of Perfume”Soak in all of our audio and video content at https://podcast.scentbird.com.

37 min