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A *FASHIONABLY* late best-of 2024 ep. A SMELL-ALONG OF 25 PERFUMES I LOVED MOST IN 2024 INCLUDING:my fav affordable discoveriesmy fav (not new) discoveriesmy fav 2024 launchesPlus, enjoy...my motha!!Part 2 of our quest will air on Substack, this Friday :)SHOP THESE PERFUMES ⁠ (shopmy.us/collections/1086522)FRAGS MENTIONED:Mango Le Silence, Granado Violeta, BBW If You Musk, Glossier You, Liis Studied, Essential Parfums Divine Vanille, Diptyque: Orpheon, Benjoin Boheme, Eau Capitale; Profumum Roma Dulcis in Fundo, Fzotic Vetiverissimo, Keiko Mecheri Oliban, Sana Jardin Vanilla Nomad, Guerlain Oud Nude, Fischersund 101, Fueguia Tierra del Fuego, Atelier des Ors Choeur des Anges, Ex Nihilo Santal Calling, Kenzo Parfums d’Ete, Serge Lutens Miel du Bois, Giorgio, Guerlain Shalimar, Ambre Blends, Dusita Pelagos, Odette Parfum Co. Rose Adage, Tsu Lange Yor Sala, Eauso Vert Fruto Oscuro, Mugler Angel, Jouissance Le Bague D’O, Amouage Jubilation 40, Atelier Materi Cedre Figalia, Universal Flowering Seduction Theo

Perfume & Pain author Anna Dorn is in the Perfume Room this week (and 2nd*** author - oops)! How did Anna weave perfume into both plot and character development of the story? What perfumes is she wearing IRL? Why does each character smell like they do? All this and more ahead in today's ep :)FOLLOW ANNA: @___adornENJOY more from Anna this Fri on SubstackSOTD: Penhaligon's Fortuitous FinleySHOP COMMODITY ORRIS (through April 8)FRAGS MENTIONED:Penhaligon's Fortuitous Finley, MFK Kurky, Penhaligon's Omniscient Mr. Thompson, Chanel Sycomore, Diptyque Eau Duelle, Arquiste Architect’s Club,  Maison Louis Marie No. 5 Kandilli, Robert Piguet Fracas, Stora Skuggan Moonmilk, Nasomatto Narcotic V; Katy Perry Purr, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs EDP, Chanel Sycomore, Hiram Green Moon Bloom, Arquiste Flor y Canto, Chapel Factory Baptisme, Nissaba Grand Ile, Neutrogena Rainbath, Ralph Lauren Ralph, Moonmilk, Escentric Molecules M01, Sycomore

HAPPY FRAGRANCE WEEK! Enjoy a catch-up with past guest, Vicken Arslanian. As CEO of three flourishing fragrance companies—Europerfumes (the leading US niche perfume distributor), Twisted Lily, and Commodity—Vicken is, bar none, one of the most interesting, successful, and busiest(!) leaders in the industry. Today, he's back with brand-new pipin' hot takes, personal family stories, and of course, the news we've been waiting on for three years to hear: COMMODITY ORRIS IS BACK (for now). NOW-APR 8, buy Commodity Orris:https://commodityfragrances.com/pages/coming-soon-editionsFRAGS MENTIONED:Essential Parfums, Estee Lauder Pleasures, Le Labo Another 13, Escentric Molecules, Mugler Angel, Commodity Milk, Tom Ford, Commodity Orris, YSL Rive Gauche, JHAG, Thompson Ferrier, Rigaud Candles, Commodity Juice, Issey Miyake L'Eau D’Issey LISTEN TO VICKEN’S 1st EP: rb.gy/6tb3cpFOLLOW: @commodityUnfortunately tix for the Orris event are now sold out. To be the first to know about future events, subscribe below:perf

Robin Mason, dsm-firmenich's President of Fine Fragrance NAM, is in the Perfume Room this week! A lifelong beauty executive whose corporate background spans across retail, marketing, and sales on both the brand and supplier of the biz, Robin is not only an esteemed leader of the industry, she's a wealth of knowledge. Today, we are lucky to reap the benefits. Robin explains what it means to be the President of Fine Fragrance at one of the biggest fragrance suppliers and innovators in the world. She walks us through the various corporate fragrance roles that exist, how she motivates and inspires her organization, industry trends and innovations, and shares personal stories surrounding her lifelong connection to perfume.www.dsm-firmenich.comFRAGS MENTIONED:Glossier: Reve, Doux; Aramis, Oscar de la Renta Oscar, Cacharel Anais Anais, Le Labo Santal 33NOW-APR 8, buy Commodity Orris:⁠https://commodityfragrances.com/pages/coming-soon-editions⁠

Perfume content creator Emma (Perfumerism) has traded in her Toronto address for a Paris one to attend perfumery school! Today we chat about her new Parisian life, learning the lingo of perfume, how to actually memorize smells, and navigating the duality of being BOTH a highly successful content creator AND student of the industry simultaneously.FOLLOW EMMA: @perfumerismNOW-APR 8, buy Commodity Orris:⁠https://commodityfragrances.com/pages/coming-soon-editions⁠FRAGS MENTIONED:Courrèges Hyper Musc (SOTD), J-Scent On a Cloud, D&G Devotion, BBW: Loyal to You, Covered in Roses, If You Musk; Liis Studied, Merit Retrospect, Glossier You, Fragrance du Bois Santal Complet, Oud Jaune Intense; Irish Spring, Giorgio Armani Si Roses, Parfums de Marly Delina, Xerjoff Lira, D&G L’Imperatrice, Tom Ford Noir Extreme, Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz, LUSH Super Milk, Chanel No. 5, Kilian Bamboo Harmony, Armani Prive Thé Yulong, Jijide Oltre, Snif Crumb Couture, Van Cleef & Arpels Neroli Amara, PdM Valaya, Discothe

Are you practicing correct mouilettiquette?? Find out today with Hoax Parfum Co-Founder and Perfumer Joey Rosin! Hoax is a bespoke fragrance design and consultancy boutique, and Joey is its resident nose. In his short time as an independent perfumer, Joey has made waves in the industry landing notable projects like Sable Yong's Die Hot with A Vengeance, Tsu Lange Yor’s Sala, and many fun fragrances you'll surely be smelling soon!FOLLOW:@hoaxparfum |hoaxparfum.comSMELLS LIKE LOVE TIX:https://www.caveat.nyc/events/perfume-room-presents-smells-like-love-2-15-2025LILAC SMELL CLUB: lilacsmellclub.eventbrite.comREAD HIGHSNOB ARTICLE:https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/how-to-become-a-perfumer/FRAGS MENTIONED:Vyrao Georgette (SOTD & gifted), Axe: Apollo, Phoenix, Dark Temptation; Old Spice, Imaginary Authors, D.S. & Durga Cowboy Grass, Debaser; Tsu Lange Yor Sala, Die Hot With A Vengeance, Floratica, Headspace: Absinthe, Tubereuse

Kitten fur, Chantilly cream, and Île Flottante are just some of the magical fantasy accords you'll experience in Odette Parfum Co. fragrances. This week, Founder/Perfumer Odette Fontaine jetés into the Perfume Room to tell us all about it. A baker by day, Odette knows gourmands--which makes nailing them in her compositions even more important. She shares how she's learned this olfactive art (minus for peer feedback, Odette is entirely self-taught!), the ballets that inspire her most, her favorite materials, and so much more! SHOP ODETTE: odetteparfumco.com @odetteparfumco SMELLS LIKE LOVE TIX BE A DATER ON THE SHOW SOTD: Cartier La Panthere Les Gouttes de Parfum Concentre FRAGS MENTIONED: Cartier Panthere, Armani Si, Odette: Rose Adage, Amants Maudits, Pas de Chat; Chanel No. 5, Givenchy L’Interdit, Odette: Rose Adage, Moulin Rose, Petit Gateau, Amants Maudit, Coup de Pied, Pearfat La Befana, Les Chassons Rouge, Moulin Rose; Hilary Duff With Love, Estée Lauder Youth Dew, Reminisce Ambre, Annick Goutal V

What did I get right in my 2024 predictions & what's coming in 2025??? What is the lifecycle of a trend? Plus: my ins-and-outs for the new year. GE T TIX ~ SMELLS LIKE LOVE DATER APPLICATION (!!!) FRAGS MENTIONED: SOTD: Chris Collins Danse Sauvage*, Arquiste Little Paws, Jorum Studio Pentimento, MFK Absolue Pour Le Soir, Thameen Bravi*, Maison D’Etto Verdades*, Regime des Fleurs Nitesurf Neroli, Electimuss Caspian Cherry*, Snif Honey Suite, Chris Collins Lust Oud Delice*, Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir*, Bon Parfumeur Iris Cartagena*, Chasing Scents Private Teahouse, Atelier Des Ors Cocoa Kimiya, Regime des Fleurs Fleur Eclair, Binaurale Supersolid*, Dior Sauvage Eau Forte, Thin Wild Mercury Sheep Meadow*, Orebella Salted Muse, Dries Van Noten Camomile Satin, House of Brandt London Fog, Fzotic Lilac Brûlée*, J’Adore Dior, Mitsouko, Sarah Baker Peach’s Revenge, Frederic Malle Acne Studios, Guerlain Peche Mirage, ELdO Secretions Magnifiques, Parfums de Nicolai Saint Honore, Ourside Nostalgia*, Cha

Perfumer Mabelle O'Rama is in the Perfume Room this week! Mabelle is a Lebanese-British perfumer based in London, and founder of the eponymous perfume line, Mabelle O’Rama. In a just a few years Mabelle has already made a name for herself, with accolades from both the UK Fragrance Foundation Awards and IAO Awards. Today, we chat about how she learned perfumery, the process of starting a brand, how her taste has evolved as a consumer now that she's a perfumer, navigating imposter syndrome, smells of Lebanon, and so much more. SOTD: Electimuss Caspian cherry* JOIN SMELL CLUB: ⁠saltysmellclub.eventbrite.com⁠ SMELLS LIKE LOVE TIX: ⁠https://www.caveat.nyc/events/perfume-room-presents-smells-like-love-2-15-2025⁠ SINGLE? CLICK HERE: ⁠https://airtable.com/appCScx0jLQIMRJAA/shrVKnkchzca9rAVw⁠ FOLLOW MABELLE: mabelle_orama GET 10% OFF MABELLE O'RAMA SCENTS (code: perfumer00m): https://www.luckyscent.com/search?gsearch=mabelle FRAGS MENTIONED: Electimuss: Caspian Cherry*, Vanilla Edesia,* Spice D'Arno,*

Perfume Room darling (oh, and Grammy-nominated artist) Dave 1, of electro-funk duo Chromeo, graces us with his presence yet again! In 2025's most tender game of show-and-tell to date, Dave brings me five scents he thinks I’ll enjoy, and I do the same for him. Then, WE SMELL THEM. This one's fun. Smells Like Love tix: https://www.caveat.nyc/events/perfume-room-presents-smells-like-love-2-15-2025 apply to be a dater on the show: https://shorturl.at/4jls9 subscribe: perfumeroom.substack.com FRAGS MENTIONED: Celine: Reptile, Bois Dormant; MFK Baccarat Rouge 540, Mugler Angel, Lubin: Korrigan, Itasca, Idole; Akro Ink, Celine Nightclubbing, D’ORSAY A.C., Fueguia Yakeñ, Dior Sauvage, Guerlain Vetiver, Chanel Sycomore, L'Artisan Timbuktu, Fzotic Vetiverissimo, Frederic Malle: Rose Tonnerre, French Lover; Guerlain Angelique Noire, CoSTUME NATIONAL Soul, Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, Guerlain Shalimar, Jorum Studio Gorseland, Guerlain Bois D’Armenie, Infiniment Coty Aristo Chypre, Dior Bois D’Argent, Gabr

Amouage Chief Creative Officer Renaud Salmon joins me in the Perfume Room this week. When he took the post in 2019, his mission was clear: make Amouage the best, most iconic fragrance brand in the world. (You know, easy.) We discuss how he’s endeavored to do just that; the rich fragrance culture in Oman; what daily life there looks like for him and his family; and the memories, people, and inspirations that fuel his creative vision. Plus, we dive into the brand new Essences collection and get an exclusive preview of some upcoming 2025 launches. And trust me, they are GOOD. FOLLOW RENAUD: @renaudsalmon | @amouageofficial GET 10% OFF AMOUAGE: code 'perfumer00m' on LuckyScent | perfumeroom10 on TwistedLily TUNE IN: tomorrow 4P EST/1P PST @perfumeroompod x LuckyScent Holiday Smell-Along! SOTD: Universal Flowering Seduction Theory FRAGS MENTIONED: Amouage: *Bois de Foudre, *L’Encens, Reflection 45, Interlude, Reasons, Jubilation XXV, Jubilation 40, Outlands, Lustre; Chanel Egoiste (* = in development)

Month 12 of 12 is finally upon us which means it's time to flex ye olde gift-giving muscle. Let Perfume Room help you do it with ease and aplomb! Enjoy my official 2024 gifting recs for candles, discovery sets, fragrance-adjacent gifts, non-fragrance gifts, and of course, the highly-anticipated LuckyScent x Perfume Room holiday 10-piece pack (a pack full of my fav LuckyScent discoveries (that you don't already know) from the past year! JOIN BEST OF 2024 SMELL CLUB! 2024smellclubparty.eventbrite.com TUNE IN: Luckyscent x Perfume IG Live Smell-Along - Weds, Dec 18th at 4P EST / 1P PST (on the @perfumeroompod IG) SHOP THIS EPISODE: https://shopmy.us/collections/1086526 SAVE THE DATE: FEB 15 (NEXT PERFUME ROOM LIVE SHOW!)

PERFUME ROOM CANON ALERT. This week, join me on a one-of-a-kind auditory journey with Icelandic Art Collective, Fischersund. This episode was recorded in Seattle at the opening of Fischersund’s brand new multi-sensory exhibit: Faux Flora (which is happening now through Jan. 26 at the National Nordic Museum). You’ll hear all about this special family, the magical olfactive experiences they create, and of course, this incredible brand new exhibit. PLUS - some fun surprises that simply cannot be spoiled here in this description. You’ll just have to listen and find out. hehe.NOW - DEC 31, GET 10% OFF THE FAUX FLORA DISCOVERY KIT:fischersund.com | code: perfumeroom10GET TIX FOR THE FAUX FLORA EXHIBIT (now - Jan 26):https://nordicmuseum.org/exhibitions/faux-floraFRAGS MENTIONED: Fischersund No. 101, Diptyque Fleur de Peau, Trudon II, L’Artisan Parfumeur Vetiver Ecarlate, Fischersund: Útilykt, No 23, No. 54, No. 8, No. 54, No. 3Follow: @fischersund

*TBT* Bringing back this Perfume Room gem: Perfume Royality Hilde Soliani, La Regina dei Gourmand//the Queen of Gourmands, is in the Perfume Room today! At first glance, you might say dessert scents are her bread and butter, but Hilde would be quick to tell you that *bread and butter scents* are also her bread and butter. And for that matter, so are her fish, oyster, and cheese fragrances. Her title bears great responsibility, and in Hilde's kingdom, no food group is left behind. We discuss her inspiration, her fragrance philosophy, becoming a perfumer at age 40, and lots of other magical musings along the way. NOV SMELL CLUB THEME = INCENSE GET TIX: incensesmellclub.eventbrite.com FRAGS MENTIONED: Fueguia 1833: Tierra Del Fuego, Ett Hem, Yaken; Hilde Soliani: Hot Milk, Fraaagola Saalaaata, Stelle di Ghiaccio, Eau de Cuisine, Miss Tranchant, Bell'Antonio, Revlon Charlie, YSL Rive Gauche, Roachas Eau de Rochas, YSL Opium, Shiseido Tactics, Hilde Soliani: Buonissimo, Tulipano Rosso, Io, 24.9.11, Ti Amo Iris F

This week, enjoy the second half of my conversation with Free-Spirit Perfumer Antoine Lie. What is the Antoine Lie Olfactive experience? What excites Antoine? What frustrates him? How does he feel about the corporate industry he left behind? And yes, yes, of course, we discuss Secretions Magnifiques. FRAGS MENTIONED: ELdO: Clean Suede, Rien; Paco Rabanne 1 Million, Armani: Code, Mania; ERIS, Les Indemodables, ELdO: Secretions Magnifiques, Rien; Dior Poison, Avon Natori, Ralph Lauren Romance for Men, Acqua di Gio FOLLOW ANTOINE: @antoinelieolfactiveexperience FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @perfumeroompod SUBSCRIBE TO THE OFFICIAL SUBSTACK! perfumeroom.substack.com

Legendary perfumer Antoine Lie is in the Perfume Room this week! Having created blockbusters that range in style from Armani Code to Secretions Magnifiques, Antoine has done it all. Though he spent the first few decades of his career working in the corporate fragrance world, today, Antoine is independent (though he prefers the term 'free-spirited') and runs his own company, Antoine Lie Olfactive Experience.  You are in for a treat because this is a special TWO-PART episode!! In part 1 [this ep], Antoine shares the perfumes that made him want to become a perfumer, how he became one, the downfall of 90s fragrances, his thoughts on the current state of niche fragrance, and what ultimately drove him to pursue a different route.  FRAGS MENTIONED: Caron Pour Un Homme, Givenchy Gentleman, Chanel No. 19, YSL Opium, Revillon Turbulences, Dior Poison, Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel, Azzaro Pour Homme, Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir, Dior Fahrenheit, Mugler Angel, ERIS Ma Bete, YSL Kouros, ERIS Scorpio Rising FOLLOW: @antoinel

New Yorker Staff Writer (and lifelong fraghead!) Rachel Syme is in the Perfume Room this week! Creator of the now-defunct, infamous Perfume Genie Twitter threads, and newsletter-turned-Substack, The Dry Down, Rachel's on the *perfume beat* on and off the clock. Today we chat all about her recent work trip to Paris, where she spent several days with Master Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and then wrote it about (read below); she shares the contemporary and vintage gems of her personal collection; the perfume hacks that guarantee compliments (and why she avoids them); and most importantly, Rachel discusses how to write about scent! JOIN SMELL CLUB! vanillasmellclub.eventbrite.com FRANCIS KURKDJIAN ARTICLE: https://tinyurl.com/64987c5p FRAGS MENTIONED: H&M Pear, Erbario Toscano Cuore di Pepe Nero, YSL Opium (vintage), Vilhelm Parfum Fleur Burlesque, CdG Series 3: Avignon, Marissa Zappas Honey Rose, Cacharel LouLou, Lancome Tresor, Giorgio, YSL Opium, Paloma Picasso, Van Cleef First, Bijan Bijan, Boucheron, Diptyque:

Finally, a flavorist has entered the Perfume Room! Joan Harvey, Bell Flavors & Fragrances General Manager and R+D Senior Vice President, is this week's guest! Why do certain flavor profiles become gold standards and who are these alleged flavor canons (think: the Chanel No. 5s or Santal 33s of the flavor world)? How is flavor made? How do flavorists train? Did flavorists have anything to do with the rise of gourmand perfumes? Has perfume permeated the flavor world similarly? FIND OUT TODAY! And bonus points if you can guess the one product that is always created in tandem by both a perfumer AND a flavorist. 🤝 SUBSCRIBE: perfumeroom.substack.com FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @perfumeroompod

This week, I am helping three special callers on three special perfume quests. ~It's the Perfume Room hotline.~ Want to hear more listener consults? Stick around for part 2, only on Substack, coming out this Friday! SUBSCRIBE: perfumeroom.substack.com FRAGS MENTIONED: Maison d’ETTO Noisette, Binaurale Supersolid, Gabar No, IV Rise (Nolita), Celine Rimbaud, Ex Nihilo Santal Calling, Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk, Le Labo Santal 33, BDK Gris Charnel, D’ORSAY Nous Sommes Amants MD, ELdO Remarkable People, Kierin Nitro Noir, Etat Libre D'Orange Afternoon of A Fawn, Serge Lutens De Profundis, Jorum Studio Gorseland, Le Galion Bourrasque, Maison d'ETTO Rotano, Diptyque Tempo 10% off LuckyScent: code 'perfumer00m' 10% off Twisted Lily: code 'perfumeroom10' Follow the Substack and IG (@perfumeroompod) for all Smell Club updates!

Jouissance Parfums is a new niche brand whose fragrances are inspired by erotic texts and the women who penned them. Al fresco sex, sacred submission, and naughty grandmas are just some of the themes explored within the first 3 releases. (And more are on the way!) Founder Cherry Cheng joins me in the Perfume Room this week to discuss her love of erotica, translating these stories into smells, learning to speak the language of perfume, her training under legendary perfumer Antoine Lie, and so much more. SOTD: Tsu Lange Yor Sala (sample gifted) FRAGS MENTIONED: Tsu Lange Yor Sala*, HOAX Die Hot With a Vengeance*, Gucci Rush, Jouissance Le Bague d’O*, Caron Tabac Blanc, Guerlain Mitsouko, Caron Tabac Blond, Victoria’s Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch, Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, Mitsouko, Jouissance Les Cahiers Secrets, ELdO Secretions Magnifies, Serge Lutens Muscs Koublai Khan, Jouissance: Les Cahiers Secret, En Plein Air, ELdo Attaquer le Soleil (*=sample or bottle gifted in PR) TRY THE DISCOVERY SET: s

Indie Perfumer & Founder Matteo Sanchez (creator of Matteo Parfums) is in the Perfume Room this week! Matteo shares the story of how an article he read in a dentist's waiting room changed the entire trajectory of his career (spoiler alert: to perfumery!). We talk about the smells of his multi-cultural childhood, learning perfumery via apprenticeship and independent studies, embracing imperfection in his craft, and of course, his latest perfume launches. FRAGS MENTIONED: Dior Sauvage Eau Forte, Ex Nihilo Santal Calling, Molton Brown Milk Musk, Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk, One Day Taipei, CK One, Bijan Bijan, John Varvatos, Le Labo Santal 33, D&G Light Blue, Matteo Parfums: Celadawn, Lovers' Dew FOLLOW MATTEO: @matteoparfums | matteoparfums.com SUBSCRIBE: perfumeroom.substack.com

Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie, Jackie Jackie Jackie!! OG Beauty & Lifestyle Influencer and FORVR MOOD Co-Founder Jackie Aina is in the Perfume Room this week!!!  With over 10M followers on social media, and a fragrance brand that Sephora can’t keep in stock, Jackie Aina is forvr thriving. Today we chat all things FORVR MOOD (her fragrance and lifestyle brand); Jackie shares stories about personal scents in her life, her content creation journey, tips for staying sane on the Internet, and so much more!  FRAGS MENTIONED: Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia, Mugler Alien, L’Artisan La Chasse Aux Papillon, Celine Saint-Germaine-des-Pres, La Perla Possibilities, Initio Musk Therapy, Parfums de Marly Valaya, FORVR Mood NDA, Baccarat Rouge 540, FORVR MOOD I Am Her, Marc Jacobs Daisy, FORVR MOOD Caked Up FOLLOW JACKIE: @jackieaina (everywhere) @lavishlyjackie SHOP FORVR MOOD: forvrmood.com | sephora.com 10% off TWISTEDLILY.COM: code 'perfumeroom10' SUBSCRIBE TO THE PERFUME ROOM SUBSTACK! perfumeroom.substack.com

US Men's Gymanstics MEDALLED OLYMPIAN Asher Hong is in the Perfume Room this week!! Surely by now you've seen the viral clip of Asher getting interviewed at the Olympics where he smells the interviewers neck and correctly identifies the fragrance he's wearing [Givenchy Gentleman]. Asher, in addition to being a medalled olympian, is a full-time student at Stanford, NCAA athlete, and you guessed it: FRAGHEAD! Today we chat all things olympics - the team, Olympic Village, Paris perfume shopping, scents he packed to compete, and the other vault he holds most dear: his perfume vault :) FRAGS MENTIONED: Profumum Roma Freccia 1921, Givenchy Gentleman, Club de Nuit Icon, Bleu de Chanel, Guerlain L’Homme Ideal, YSL Y, PdM Greenley (dupe), Sospiro Vibrato (dupe), Acqua di Parma Fico Di Amalfi, PdM Sedley (dupe), Dumont Paris Nitro Red, Mancera Instant Crush, Baccarat Rouge 540, PdM Delina, Bleu de Chanel, Dior Sauvage, YSL Y, Mancera Cedrat Boise, Davidoff Coolwater, CK Obsession, Dior Homme Intense, Guerlain L’H

What do the Royal Family, Jude Law, Cindy Crawford, and Machine Gun Kelly all share in common? Their perfumer, Azzi Glasser. Azzi, Founder of The Perfumer's Story, is not just a perfumer to the stars; she also perfumes the characters they play on screen. For Jude Law, she created his vetiver-forward signature scent; for his role as King Henry VIII, she created one that smelled like pus. And blood. And shit. Move over Stanislavski. The Glasser Method has arrived. FRAGS MENTIONED: Perris Montecarlo Cacao Azteque, Atelier Cologne Jasmin Angelique, Serge Lutens Santal Majascule, L'Artisan Passage D’Enfer, Agent Provocateur, Issey Miyake, Coco Mademoiselle, Michael Kors, The Perfumer's Story: Sequoia Wood, Mr. Vetivert; Guerlain Vetiver, TPS: Amber Molecule, Rain on Earth; Dior Poison, Giorgio, YSL Jazz, CK Obsession, Cacharel: Anais, LouLou; Worth, Lentheric Tweed, Perfumer's Story C, YSL Opium, Escentric Molecules, Issey Miyake for Men, TPS: Build and Destroy, Rain on Earth, Fig Ambrette, Black Moss, Twisted

Vanilla is not a gourmand, perfume is not a commodity, and fragrance is not a vertical construction. This and more with visual artist-turned-perfumer (and founder of beloved niche brand, Fzotic) Bruno Fazzolari. FRAGS MENTIONED: Phlur Heavy Cream, Hilde Soliani, Chabaud, DSH, Giardini di Toscano Bianco Latte, Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bete, Pierre Guillaume Corps et Ames, Dior Fahrenheit (original), Clinique: Aromatics Elixir, Happy; Dior Eau Sauvage, Fzotic Au Dela Narcisse, BR 540, Estée Lauder Youth Dew, Dior Diorissimo, Santal 33, Fzotic Lampblack, Comme des Garçons Odeur 53, Fzotic: Five, Five Squared; 4711, Fzotic: Monserrat, Room 237, Corpse Reviver, Toasted Lilac soap; Hermes Caleche, Jacques Fath Ellipse, Chanel No. 5, Fzotic Soft Focus FOLLOW: @fzotic || fzotic.com 10% OFF any LUCKYSCENT FZOTIC ORDER with code: perfumer00m SUBSCRIBE TO THE PERFUME ROOM SUBSTACK

She wrote the song of the summer... and she perfumed it for ya, too! Songwriter (and fraghead!) Steph Jones is in the Perfume Room this week! We discuss the role niche fragrance plays in her songwriting ritual; manifesting smash hits via perfume; scenting sessions, songs, and artists; and why we need to let celebrities gatekeep!! FRAGS MENTIONED: Dusita Pelagos, Neandertal Them, Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris, Indult Tihota, Celine Black Tie, Le Labo Santal 33, Essential Parfums Bois Impérial, EM Molecule 01, Essential Parfums Fig Infusion, Ex Nihilo: Santal Calling, Fleur Narcotique; Marc-Antoine Barrois B683, Versatile Culot Thé, Maison Crivelli Hibiscus MahaJad, Oriza L. Legrand Déjà Le Printemps, Gap Grass, Clinique Aromatics Elixir, Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers, Victoria’s Secret Love Spell, patchouli oil, Hilde Soliani Orgasmo, Universal Flowering Daddy, Le Labo Santal 33, Indult Tihota, Liis Bo, Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bete, Nishane Afrika-Olifant, Diptyque Orphéon, Byredo Gypsy Wate

It's the perfume podcast crossover you've been waiting for! Today, I am joined by Smell Ya Later Co-Hosts Sable Yong and Tynan Sinks! What has vanilla done for you lately, why skin scents are fake news, should you get a salmon facial, and Die Hot With a Vengeance—the book AND perfume(!) created by Sable, all in this week's episode! FRAGS MENTIONED: Atelier Des Ors: Chouer des Anges, Blue Madeleine, Villa Primerose; Christan Dior Bois D’Argent, Vilhelm Sparkling Jo, Akro Ink, Dedcool Xtra Milk, Le Labo Santal 33, Glossier You, Kylie Jenner Cosmic, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, YSL Libre, Billie Eilish Eilish, Phlur: Soft Spot, Missing Person, Mood Ring; Britney Spears Believe, Phlur Vanilla Skin, Armani Sun di Gioia, Kilian Intoxicated, Byredo Pulp, D.S. & Durga Black Magenta, Ariana Grande Cloud, D.S. & Durga IDK What, Dedcool Milk, Nue Co. Forest Lungs, ELOREA Fire, D.S. & Durga Black Magenta, Hawthorne Canary Diamond, Skylar Citrus Reverie, Hoax Die Hot With A Vengeance, Glossier Balm.com Mango, Ariana Gran

SCROLL FOR SPECIAL PERFUME ROOM DISCOUNT! Bayly Ledes, President of Fashion Fragrances & Cosmetics, which owns Robert Piguet Parfums, is in the the Perfume Room this week! Bayly and I discuss the making of Fracas and speculate as to why it was and has remained so seminal; she shares insider stories of Robert Piguet and of Germaine Cellier and her task and privilege of preserving their legacy; you'll learn about her late father, Beauty Publisher and Titan of the Industry, John Ledes. And of course we discsss which of your fav celebs are wearing Fracas! FRAGS MENTIONED: Marissa Zappas, Neandertal Them, JORUM STUDIO: Monolith, Trimerous; The Maker Lover, Robert Piguet: Fracas, Zazen, Bandit, Fracas, Fracas Eau Fraiche, Bandit, Rue de Cirque, Oud Delice; Revlon Charlie, YSL Opium, Jean Nate, Eau de Lancome, Dior Eau Sauvage, Mugler Angel, Madonna Truth or Dare, Robert Piguet: Fracas Eau Fraiche, Fracas SHOP: www.robertpiguetparfums.com (+ special discount!) 10% OFF RP W CODE: PERFUMEROOM (NOW-JULY 31, 2024) TUNE

Clue Perfumery Perfumer & Co-Founder Laura Oberwetter is in the Perfume Room this week! In 2021, Laura DMed me asking if I knew of any good perfumery resources. Cut to 2024; she's launched her own brand, created 4 scents, and has already been nominated for an IAO Award. Today we discuss how she did it, where she seeks inspiration, and the importance of cross-modal translation and intentionality in all of her creations. Plus, the best-smelling mascara. AND OF COURSE, we discuss the newest launch, The Point. SUBSCRIBE TO PERFUMEROOM.SUBSTACK.COM FOR A FULL REVIEW OF THE THE NEW JORUM STUDIO TIME COLLECTION AS WELL AS THE PERFUME ROOM POST-SHOW INTERVIEW WITH LAURA (COMING THIS FRI!) FRAGS MENTIONED: Jorum Studio Monolith, Diptyque Benjoin Boheme, Jorum Studio: Zhaar, Opaline; Clue Perfumery The Point, Pantene Pro-V Shampoo, Ed Hardy Villain, Juicy Viva La Juicy, D&G Light Blue, Dry Idea deodorant, Ilia mascara, t gel, Escentric Molecules, CdG, Nomenclature, Frederic Malle, Clue Perfumery Warm Bulb, CdG Black

A PERFECT new niche perfume store has just opened in Williamsburg. It's called Stéle, and today, I'm joined by its Co-Founders Jake Levy and Matt Belanger. Despite the fact that this store has some of the most obscure and deeply niche fragrances I've come across, neither Matt nor Jake come from fragrance backgrounds! Hear how and why they created Stéle and all the great perfumes they've discovered (and stocked) along the way. Watch the full length video of this episode on Substack. FRAGS MENTIONED: Commodity Juice (Expressive, Personal, Bold), YSL Baby Doll, Versace Bright Crystal, Liis Rose Struck, Ormaie, Fischersund No. 23, Circle of Lim, Amphora, Jorum Studio, DS & Durga, Polo Green, Clive Christian, Gap Grass, CK be, CK One, St. Rose, Stora Skuggan Hexensalbe, Oddity Dead Air, MAISON d’ETTO, Ormaie Le Passant, Clue Perfumery, Binaurale, Costa Brazil, Dior Eau Noire, St. Rose Gypsy Cowboy, Atelier Materi Poivre Pomelo, Perfumer H: Ink, Dandelion; Neandertal Them, Mihan Aromatics Kirra Curl FOLLOW: @st

I've been banking so many things we need to discuss for this episode! SO HERE THEY ARE: my fave fragrant Portugal discoveries, the Givaudan Haute Parfumerie event, Firmenich Mind Nose + Matter, perfume's newest consumer segment: teenage boys(!), June Smell Club, the TFF awards, and 5 recent PR standouts! PS: we're on Substack now! Subscribe for bonus and extended Perfume Room content! FRAGS MENTIONED: Ex Nihilo Santal Calling, Le Labo The Noir 29, Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk, Le Labo Santal 33, Marc Antoine-Barrois: Tilia, Ganymede, B683 Extrait, Encelade; Fugazzi Goudh, Claus Chypre, Benamor: Rose Amelie Dry Oil, Ginja hand cream; Granado Violeta, Diptyque Orphéon, Infiniment Coty Aristo Chypre,* Granado Folha Imperial, Loewe Beetroot, L’Artisan Musc Amarante, Loewe Mushroom, Guerlain Vetiver, Chanel No. 19, Gucci L’Arte de Gucci, Robert Piguet Fracas, Nina Ricci L’Air du Temps, Balenciaga Quadrille, Xinu Monstera, Thom Browne Vetyver & Brut, 30 September 1913,* Axe, Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, Dior

This week, we’re looking back on a 2021 Perfume Room Gem. Enjoy this special re-air with Musician and fellow fragrance lover Sasha Spielberg (AKA Buzzy Lee)! We chat everything from Fragrantica reviews (spoiler alert: we reveal our aliases), to Sasha’s strict fragrance rule, the layering combo that earned her compliments in the times of triple-masking, and so much more!  FRAGS MENTIONED: 1509 Oil Matthias, Essential Faith, Riddle Oil,  Rosie by/ Rosie Jane, Ambre Blends, Kuumba Persian Garden, 1509 Sophia, 1509 Elisabeth, Arquiste Vacation Inc,  Balmain Ambre Gris, Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose, Kierin 10AM Flirt, Bond No. 9 For Her, MFK Amyris Femme, MFK Baccarat Rouge, Dior Poison, Versace Bright Crystal, Mugler Alien, Stella McCartney Stella, Chloe by Chloe, Le Labo Santal 33, Glossier You, Anine Bing Savage Rose oil, Serge Luten Rahat Loukoum, Xerjoff Casamorati Lira, Jo Malone Elderflower & Gooseberry, CK Euphoria, Byredo 1996, Byredo Blanche, Serge Lutens Tubereuse Criminelle, Tom Ford Black Orchi

Longtime Perfume Room friends Cathleen Cardinali and Anthony Policino, aka the duo behind Thin Wild Mercury, are back in the Perfume Room this week! From episode 1 to 140, so much has changed! This week we're chatting NYC, fantasy accords, scenting history, and of course the new Thin Wild Mercury New York collection! FRAGS MENTIONED: Amphora Parfum: Primal Yell, Sublimate; Hilde Soliani Fraaagola Saalaaata, Giardini di Toscano Celeste, Sora Dora Mallow, Thin Wild Mercury Chelsea Staircase, Chloe, Baccarat, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Liz Claiborne Curve, Thin Wild Mercury: Laurel Canyon, Whiskey; D.S. & Durga Rose Atlantic, Byredo De Los Santos, Aesop Marrakech Intense, Acqua Di Parma Essenza, Thin Wild Mercury: 34 Bohemian Cafes, Sheep Meadow, Chelsea Staircase, Girl of the Year, Robert Piguet Fracas FOLLOW: @thinwildmercury SHOP: shopthinwildmercury.com SOTD: amphoranyc.com

The New Savant Co-Founders Ingrid Nilsen and Erica Anderson join me in the Perfume Room this week! The New Savant is a queer, women-owned, candle brand with handmade, small-batch candles, inspired by unique personal stories, and scented by top industry perfumers. Erica (a Fortune’s 40 Under 40) was Twitter News employee number one, and Ingrid (a Streamy Awards recipient and former Covergirl) was influencer number one! Prior to TNS, she was a YouTube Beauty/Lifestyle YouTube creator with 6+ million followers! TODAY WE DISCUSS: scent memories, their respective prior careers, the influencer economy, being exes in biz together, sourcing inspiration, and going from loving candles to learning them!  FRAGS MENTIONED: La Perla Possibilities, Gabriella Chieffo Lye, Christian Dior Bois D’Argent, Harlem Perfume Co Josephine, The New Savant California Christmas, Clinique Happy, Hugo Red, The New Savant Mixed Feelings, Gap: Grass, Dream; Bath & Body Works: Plumeria, Freesia, Sweet Pea, Warm Vanilla Sugar; Jo Malone

Today’s episode is a masterclass! Fragrance legend, author, historian, taxonomist and Perfume Room fan-favorite Michael Edwards is back (!!), this time to chat about his newest book, “American Legends: The Evolution of American Fragrances.” What makes a perfume *American* in style and who are the quintessential American perfumes? What makes them legendary? What did they inspire? What does the future of perfumery look like? All that & more in this week's ep! FRAGS MENTIONED: Infiniment Coty Aristo Chypre, Coty Chypre, Diptyque Orpheon, Granado Violeta, Dior: Diorella, Eau Sauvage; Halston, Jovan Musk, CK One, Antonia’s Flowers, Elizabeth Taylor Passion, Revlon: Charlie, That Man; Estee Lauder Estee, Beautiful; Hermes Caleche, Rochas Madame Rochas, Dior Dioressence, Rochas Femme, Dior Diorella, Ralph Lauren Lauren, Guy Laroche Fidji, Norell, CK Obsession, Estee Lauder Youth Dew, Dior Poison, YSL Opium, Tuvache Jungle Gardenia, Coty Vanilla Fields, Jovan Musk, Youth Dew, Norell, Estee, Annick Goutal, L

Romano Ricci—Juliette Has a Gun Founder, great-grandson of Nina Ricci, and Co-Founder of Nose Paris—joins me in the Perfume Room this week! We discuss everything from rebelling against the fam biz, reimagining it, what gender in fragrance means to him, the idea behind Nose Paris, and why fragrance pyramids are a thing of the past. Plus, I live-smell the newest Juliette Has a Gun launch, Juliette! SOTD/review: Fueguia Ett Hem FRAGS MENTIONED: Fueguia Ett Hem, D'ORSAY Nous Sommes Amants MD, Creed Millesime Imperial, Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume, Acqua di Parma Colonia, Dior Eau Sauvage, Nina Ricci: Coeur Joie, L’Air du Temps; JHAG: Ode to Dullness, Pear Inc;  JPG Le Male, Narciso For Her, JHAG: Citizen Queen, Calamity J, Juliette; Chanel Egoiste Platinum, JHAG: Sunnyside Up, Lady Vengeance; Bond No. 9, Cacherel Amor Amor, Creed Millesime Imperial FOLLOW: @juliettehasagun FOLLOW: @perfumeroompod 10% OFF Juliette Has A Gun at twistedlily.com (code: perfumeroom10)

*canon episode alert* Back in March, I sat down with legendary Givaudan VP Perfumer (and incredible storyteller!), Rodrigo-Flores Roux, to record a very special live-audience episode. This week, enjoy a condensed version of that conversation! Rodrigo shares his earliest scent memories and wins (the latter will shock (& delight) you), where he sources inspiration, the *Rodrigo flair* you might feel across all his creations, his most beloved vintages, and so many fun insider stories you simply. cannot. miss. FRAGS MENTIONED: Arquiste L’Or de Louis, Schiaparelli Shocking, Caron: Narcisse Noir,  Nuit de Noel, Guerlain Shalimar, Lanvin Arpège, Dior Poison, YSL: Paris, Opium; Mugler Angel, Houbigant Fougère Royale,  El Perro Agradecido shampoo, CK Eternity for Men, Clinique Happy, CK: One, B, Estée Lauder Pleasures for Men, Clinique Aromatics Elixir, Grès Cabotine, Kenzo Parfum d’Ete, Mugler Angel, Serge Lutens Feminité du Bois, JPG Le Male, Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl, Arquiste Peau, Le Galion: Bourras

LuckyScent’s Steven Gontarski and Dana Buchanan are in the Perfume Room today talking hidden gems of LuckyScent, how to intuit what a client actually wants (versus what they say they want), and a retail phenomenon they refer to as 'perfume trigger words.' We of course also discuss their personal wardrobes/collections including their desert island scents, what's new and exciting them most right now, and why we need to redefine the criteria of what makes a fragrance “GOOD.” FRAGS MENTIONED: Granado Violeta, Marissa Zappas Violette Hay, Escentric Molecules Molecule 05, Commodity Paper +, L’Artisan Musc Amarante, Ella K Poeme de Sagano, Ella K Musc K, Essential Faith: Essential Faith, Bliss, Aura; Nobile 1492 La Danza delle Libellule, Xerjoff Lira, Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk, Liis Bo, Parle Moi de Parfum Wake Up World, Juliette Has a Gun Pear Inc., Etat Libre d'Orange Secretions Magnifiques, Prell Shampoo Classic Clean, Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir, Liz Claiborne Claiborne, Davidoff Cool Water, CK One, Je

Givaudan Perfumer Christine Hassan is in the Perfume Room today! We discuss her unconventional and holistic path towards becoming a perfumer, perfumery across cultures, her own special scent rituals, and a benzaldehyde spill in her high school chemistry class that changed EVERYTHING. FRAGS MENTIONED: Zoologist Rabbit, Oriza L. Legrand Chypre Mousse, Florence by Mills Wildly Me, Tory Burch Electric Sky, Boy Smells Hinoki Fantome, Anna Sui Mellow Yellow, Guess Bella Vita, Tom Ford Vanilla Sex, Smells Like You, Tory Burch Electric Sky, Florence by Mills Wildly Me, YSL Rive Gauche FOLLOW CHRISTINE: @christine_hassan_perfumer FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @perfumeroompod

Esxence is an annual Milan-based niche fragrance convention that boasts the title of world's largest perfumery trade show! Content Creator Valerie March, AKA @thenichesampler — a longtime friend of the pod AND 3rd year attendee of Esxence — is in the Perfume Room this week recapping her recent experience and sharing everything from perfumes [from Esxence] we need to know, to unspoken ecosystems and structures of the expo, hot takes, trends, and key takeaways! Plus a possible theory on the recent surge (or heightened awareness) in copy cat perfumes. SOTD: Obvious Parfums Scoville FRAGS MENTIONED: Lesquendieu Feu de Bengale, Obvious Parfums Scoville, Atelier Materi Cèdre Figalia, Liquides Imaginaires L’Ile Poupre, Unique’e Luxury Zen’gi, Prada Paradoxe, Valentino Donna Born in Roma, New Notes: Latte di Cherry, Caramelo Vanilla, Latte Mimosa; Scentologia, Alfred Ritchy Nassau, Nolo; Paradis des Sens: Nirvana, Valhalla, Wonderland; Mobius: Il Nome Della Rosa, China Plum; Schiaparelli Shocking, Obviou

IT'S OFFICIALLY FRAGRANCE WEEK! To celebrate, longtime friends of the pod—Jenn Sullivan and Jess Matlin, Fat Mascara Co-Hosts—are in the Perfume Room today sharing the fragrances that are exciting and intriguing them most for Spring 2024! FRAGS MENTIONED: Xinú Ummo, Parfums de Marly: Perseus, Delina; Riddle Oil, The Body Shop White Musk, Phlur Apricot Prive, The Perfumer’s Story Sequoia Wood, Régime des Fleurs Little Flower, Ellis Brooklyn Myth, Matière Première: Crystal Saffron, Vanilla Powder; Andrea Maack Jest, Hanae Mori Butterfly EDT, Tom Ford Lost Cherry, Maison D’ETTO Karat EG, Prescriptives Calyx, Byredo Rose Noir, Diptyque Eau Capitale, Elizabeth Arden: White Tea Eau Florale, Green Tea; Estée Lauder Pleasures, Mane & Tail shampoo, Pond’s Cold Cream, Régime des Fleurs Glass Blooms, Zoologist Penguin, Polo Blue, Armani Acqua di Gio, Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers, Elizabeth Taylor Passion, Bath & Body Works Sweet Pea, Glossier You, YSL Baby Doll, MFK Baccarat Rouge 540, Mugler Angel PERFUM

In 2001, 62 vials of perfume were recovered from the Titanic shipwreck. Neil Owen, Head of Product Safety Sciences at Givaudan, was one of the lucky few specialists (alongside esteemed perfumers Christopher Sheldrake and Mark Evans as well as a botanist) tasked with analyzing exactly what the contents of those vials were. To whom did these vials belong? Were their contents revolutionary or status quo for the times? What did they smell like? Which recovered vial did Christopher Sheldrake describe as one of the best-smelling naturals he'd ever encountered? FRAGS MENTIONED:  Guerlain Mitsouko, Tom Ford, Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel PERFUME ROOM LIVE TIX: https://www.caveat.nyc/events/perfume-room-live-3-23-2024

Dave 1 is the guitarist and lead vocalist of the Grammy-nominated, Electro-Funk duo Chromeo, and he’s also a fraghead. This week he’s in the Perfume Room talking about everything from the the F-Boy scent of Paris you never saw coming, gems from his personal collection, perfumes you'll never catch him wearing, the evolution of his own taste, smells from different places and points in his life, and his *highly efficient and innovative* means of teaching himself new hobbies. FRAGS MENTIONED: Sana Jardin: Vanilla Nomad, Berber Blonde; Matière Première Neroli Oranger, Masque Milano Russian Tea, Frederic Malle French Lover [FKA Bois D’Orage], Ex Nihilo The Hedonist, MFK Baccarat Rouge, Le Labo Santal 33, Christian Dior Bois D’Argent, Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, CoSTUME NATIONAL: Soul, Homme; Comme des Garçons, L’Artisan Parfumeur, Escentric Molecules, Nasomatto, Xerjoff, Creed Royal Oud, Baccarat Rouge 540, Creed Aventus, Guerlain Shalimar, Hermes Eau d’Orange Verte, Azzaro, Guerlain Bois D’

What's the actual best Britney fragrance? Who's the most underrated flanker of them all? Liz Renstrom (@basenote_bitch) is in the Perfume Room today and we're traveling deep into the multiverse that is: BRITNEY SPEARS FRAGRANCES to tackle all the hard questions. We've procured 12 of her 36 creations (including 6 Fantasy flankers, 3 Prerogative flankers, Believe, Cosmic Radiance, and of course, the one that started it all: Curious). We're live-smelling, reviewing and ranking them all! PLUS - thoughts on Drake’s new fragrance oil, celebs we wish had fragrances, and our analyses and predictions on the state of *Celebrity Fragrance.* FRAGS MENTIONED: Dries Van Noten Raving Rose, La Perla Possibilities, La Perla Once Upon a Garden, Tommy Girl, Britney Spears: Midnight Fantasy, Curious, Fantasy, Jungle Fantasy; Tocca Stella, M by Mariah Carey, Better World [Drake] Carby Musk, Olsen Twins The Row: R, O, W; PHLUR Missing Person, Dior Sauvage, Britney Spears Curious, Harry Styles Pleasing, Tsu Lange Yor, Rihanna Fe

Margaux Le Paih Geurin is a perfumer at boutique perfume house, Flair Paris. A team of just four perfumers with infinite niche perfume launches to their name, Flair is easily one of the best houses of our time, and Margaux is one to watch. In just a few years in the industry, Margaux has already seen several of her creations hit shelves, including 3 BORNTOSTANDOUT fragrances. We discuss valuable learnings from her time in fragrance retail (including the one perfume she always recommended to customers), a risky decision to leave a secure fragrance job, and how she has found and developed her own personal style at Flair.  FRAGS MENTIONED: Melanie Martinez Portals: Fiery Passion, Earthy Abundace; Alaska Thunderfuck Red for Fifth, Future Society Reclaimed Fame, Portals Water of Intuition, Le Labo Santal 33, Commodity Book Expressive, Portals Air of Clarity, B&BW Warm Vanilla Sugar; Mugler Angel, Tartine et Chocolat Ptisenbon, Annick Goutal Eau D’Hadrien, Naomi Goodsir Iris Cendre, BORNTOSTANDOUT Wabi-Sabi, Dir

We're celebrating Valentine's Day with Master Perfumer Honorine Blanc, a perfumer especially renowned for her sensual and addictive fragrances. In fact, as far as I'm concerned, modern perfumery has two eras: B.H. and A.H. (that is, before Honorine and After), because Honorine quite literally invented a texture in perfume that before her, didn't exist. We discuss what makes a scent a 'date night scent,' how to create sensuality and texture in perfume, what it means to be a Master Perfumer, the most important advice she shares with young perfumers, and what she learned from her greatest mentors, Carlos Benaïm and Sophia Grosjman. Add this one to the list of canon Perfume Room eps, pls n thanks. FRAGS MENTIONED: LilaNur Davana Cedre, Diptyque: Fleur de Peau, Orpheon, L'Artisan Parfumeur Vetiver Ecarlate, Juicy Viva La Juicy, YSL Black Opium, Lancôme La Nuit Tresor A La Folie, Valentino: Born in Roma , Voce Vita; Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia, Bath and Body Works Twilight Woods, Cacherel Yes I Am, Justin Biebe

A Third Culture Kid as she refers to herself, Phway Su Aye, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Gabar, has called many countries home. This week, she's in Perfume Room to talk about the one whose unforgettable aromas inspired her fragrance brand. Phway shares stories, rituals, and personal memories from her early childhood in Myanmar; she tells of a perfumery course that changed the trajectory of her career; and what it was like bottling these memories into perfumes during the lockdown and then a military coup.  FRAGS MENTIONED: Future Society Optimal Habitat, Nasomatto Baraonda, Liis Studied, Maison D’ETTO Noisette, Gabar: Ground II, Swim III; D.S. & Durga Debaser, Glossier You, Le Labo Lys 41, Gabar: Float, Ground, Swim FOLLOW/SHOP: @gabar || gabarmyanmar.com PERFUME ROOM: @perfumeroompod (IG) || @emma_vern (TT)

Flower Shop Perfume Co’s Isaac Lekach and Lillian Shalom (also real-life husband and wife!) are in the Perfume Room today! We discuss: growing up in the industry (Isaac’s dad is former CEO of Parlux); celebrity perfume secrets; why the best perfumes are always a little bit controversial; the viral sensation that is Melanie Martinez’s Portals collection; a day in the life of a boutique fragrance house; and of course Cafe Society, and the most canonical perfumes of that era, including some very special ones from their own personal collection! PLUS - I share the scent I wore for jury duty and announce the Feb Smell Club theme! FRAGS MENTIONED: Liis Studied, Victoria’s Secret Pear Glace, Christian Dior Bois D’Argent, Issey Miyake, Armani She, Escentric Molecules Molecule 01, Paris Hilton, Ariana Grande, Baccarat 540, Katy Perry Purr, Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds, Melanie Martinez: Cry Baby, Portals; Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio, Le Galion Sortilège, Krigler Liever Gustav 14, Creed Tabarome Millési

Régime Des Fleurs Founder/Perfumer Alia Raza is in the Perfume Room today. We discuss everything from those absolutely perfect rococo bottles, to what it's like collaborating with THE Dominique Ropion, and you *know* I live-smell Nymphaea Caerulea—a perfume that at $990 for 8ML, earns the title of World's Most Expensive. SOTD: Fueguia Yakeñ & Chris Collins LUST | Oud Delice FRAGS MENTIONED: Fueguia Yakeñ, Chris Collins LUST | Oud Delice, Celine Nightclubbing, Vilhelm Purple Fig, Dusita Erawan, Headspace Tubereuse, Escentric Molecules M+Iris, Akro Dark, Glossier You, Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle, Chanel No. 19, Pond’s Cold Cream, Régime des Fleurs: Nymphaea Caerulea, Nitesurf, Water Wood, Turquoise, Al-Dukhan, Tears, Tóor Tóor, Jade Vines, Himitsu, Tears, Nitesurf, Nitesurf Neroli, Crushed Fruits, Little Flower, Rock River Melody, Willows, Santa Maria Novella Shampoo Iris SHOP: regimedesfleurs.com (or luckyscent.com | discount code: perfumer00m) FOLLOW: @regimedesfleurs @aliaraza SAVE THE DATE: Ma

NEW YEAR, NEW SOLO. SAME PERFUME ROOM. 2023: favorite launches, most-worn fragrances, and most exciting discoveries 2024: INs and OUTs, trend predictions, and *manifestations* for the year ahead! FRAGS MENTIONED: Versatile Paris Rital Date, Masque Milano Basilica, Dior Hypnotic Poison, Kerosene Unknown Pleasures, Versatile Paris: Dimanche Flemme, Culot Thé; Headspace: Absinthe, Myrrh, Tubereuse, Santal; Lancome Oud Bouquet, Serge Lutens Serge Majascule, Perfumer H: Suede, Rain Cloud, Ink; Papillon Artisan Perfumes: Angelique, Dryad, Anubis, Bengal Rouge, Hera; La Perla My Day, Frederic Malle Iris Poudre, La Perla Once Upon A Garden, Maison d’ETTO Noisette, Escentric Molecules M+ Iris, Diptyque: Orpheon, Benjoin Boheme; Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, Serge Lutens Santal Majascule, Ourside Dusk, Le Labo Thé Noir 29, Buly 1803 Caribbean Sweet Potato & Afghan Carrot, The Body Shop Full Iris, Thameen Fanfare, Snif Crumb Couture, Roja Parfums Isola Blu, Dusita Rosarine, Ourside Nostalgia, Jovoy Musc Palla

'Tis the season for my holiday gift guide! I share all the fragrance gifts I’m coveting including stocking stuffers, candles, other scented goodies, and answer a few gift-help requests!  Plus, A VERY SPECIAL GUEST make a very VERY SURPRISE appearance ;) ;) ;) SHOP MY HOLIDAY PACK: ⁠https://rb.gy/7arvgd⁠ Tune in to IG Live || Thurs 12/14 at 1P EST/10A PT (@perfumeroompod) MY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: https://shopmy.us/collections/329441 FRAGS MENTIONED: The Maker Lover, BDK Gris Charnel, Maison d’ETTO: discovery set, Noisette, Canaan, Macanudo, Rotano; La Perla: Haute Parfumerie discovery set, My Day; OURSIDE: discovery set, Dusk, Moon Dust, Nostalgia; Kismet Olfactive: discovery set, Nymphea; Mizensir Alma de Rosario, Marissa Zappas Tragedy Oil, Robert Piguet Fracas, Perfume Room x Luckyscent Holiday Pack, Akro discovery set, Obvious Parfums discovery set, Trudon: Abd El Kader, Spiritus Sancti; Maison d’ETTO Macanudo, Harlem Candle Co. White House Gingerbread, BBW Warm Vanilla Sugar, Mad Et Len Lava Cry

Toskovat Founder and Perfume-Maker David-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi is in the Perfume Room today. With fragrance pyramids comprised of accords like credit card, dirty dollar, priest's clothes, blood, and plastic bag, Toskovat fragrances beg the question: are all perfumes meant to be worn?  FRAGS MENTIONED: Diptyque Benjoin Boheme, Serge Lutens Santal Majascule, Toskovat Age of Innocence, Givenchy Very Irresistible, Toskovat: Anarchist, Things We Never Shared, Inexcusable Evil; ELdO Secretions Magnifiques, Vera Wang, Toskovat: Ichigo Ichie, Born Screaming FOLLOW: @toskovat.perfumes || toskovat.com

Longtime friends and tastemakers Marissa Zappas + Ruby McCollister are in the Perfume Room today discussing their latest collaboration: a fragrance called Tragedy. Marissa, the perfumer behind all the Internet’s cult-fav perfumes, & Ruby, an actress and comedian you may know from Search Party, High Maintenance and Curb Your Enthusiasm, have joined forces to create a fragrance inspired by Fracas, ghosts, Christmas parties, and Hollywood’s most tragic bygone starlets.  FRAGS MENTIONED: Marissa Zappas Tragedy, Robert Piguet Fracas, Yu-Be, 4711,  Marissa Zappas: Ching Shih, Lilac Dream; Comme de Garcons Odeur 71, Hugo Boss for Men, Ralph Lauren Blue, Chanel Coco Madamoiselle, Le Labo Santal 33, CdG: Concrete, Anbar; Robert Piguet Fracas FOLLOW: @marissazappas @ruby.mccollister SHOP TRAGEDY: www.marissazappas.com GET TIX TO THE SWAP: https://PRKOswap.eventbrite.com

Internationally-known DJ, Entrepreneur, and now Fragrance Founder Zernell Gillie is in the Perfume Room! As a lifelong fragrance collector, in 2022, Zernell decided to combine his two greatest passions to launch an eponymous fragrance line. With extraits at a whopping 50% concentration, and fragrances all inspired by different genres of music, it's no wonder this new brand is already buzzing in the niche scene. Plus I review the LAFCO x Sir Candle Man launch, Heart of the Matter. FRAGS MENTIONED: LAFCO x Sir Candle Man Heart of the Matter, Nejma 7, Pierre Cardin, Aramis, Polo Green, Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green, Drakkar Noir, Halston Z-14, Zernell Gillie: House, Techno, Disco, Hip Hop; Issey Miyake, Chanel Egoiste, Lagerfield, Roja Sweetie Aoud, MDCI Invasion Barbare, Royal Crown Sultan, Roja Manhattan SHOP: luckyscent.com (perfumer00m for 10% off) FOLLOW: @zernell.gillie Some products mentioned were gifted in PR with no obligation to post/review.

You know naturals; you know synthetics; but do you know *bio-engineered materials?* Through her biotech fragrance brand, Future Society, Jasmina Aganovic (Founder & CEO) is resurrecting extinct smells through DNA sequencing, and introducing this novel 3rd category of fragrance materials into the conversation. FRAGS MENTIONED: MAISON d’ETTO: Rotano, Noisette, Canaan; Robert Piguet Fracas, Giorgio Beverly Hills, Mugler Alien, MAISON d’ETTO Macanudo, Future Society: Solar Canopy, Floating Forest, Haunted Rose, Grassland Opera; Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato FOLLOW: @futuresociety GET SMELL CLUB TIX: https://shorturl.at/bioTZ (*Future Society fragrances were gifted in PR.)

The delightful Pissara Umavijani, Founder and Perfumer of Parfums Dusita, is in the Perfume Room today! Pissara discusses uprooting her life from Bangkok to Paris in pursuit of perfume, said pursuit of perfume [Pissara is self-taught!], and how, through Dusita, Pissara honors and bottles the smells of her father’s legacy, her Thai heritage, and classic French perfumery all at once. FRAGS MENTIONED: Parfums Dusita: La Douceur De Siam, Anamcara, Melodie de l’Amour, Rosarine; Roja Elixir, Maya Njie Les Fleurs, Parfums de Marly Delina la Rosee, Maison Francis Kurkdjian A la Rose, Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents, Givenchy Rose Velvet, Kilian Flower of Immortality, Dusita: Rosarine, Rhapsode La Noire, Melodie de l’Amour, La Douceur de Siam, Montri, Oudh Infini, Anamcara; 4711, Nina Ricci L’Air Du Temps, Chanel No. 5, Dusita Issara, Dior Diorissimo, Robert Piguet Bandit, Dusita: Melodie de L’Amour, Erawan, Rosarine; Guerlain: Shalimar, Nahema FOLLOW: @parfumsdusita @ploiuma SHOP: luckyscent.com || 10% off: c

What IS love and what does it smell like? Givaudan’s Head of Fine Fragrance North America, Matthieu Befve, and Perfumer Dana Schmitt join me in the Perfume Room today as we explore this very topic. Specifically, we discuss Givaudan’s most recent immersive fragrance experience—'What Is love?’— an olfactive exploration of love and seduction as experienced by Gen Z and as interpreted by Givaudan perfumers. FRAGS MENTIONED: Commodity Orris, CK One, Estée Lauder Beautiful, Ralph Lauren Romance, Gucci Guilty, Dana Schmitt: Blinded by Emotion, Tears for Fears; Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, A&F Fierce, Robert Piguet Fracas, JLo Glow, Paco Rabanne 1 Million, Guerlain Shalimar FOLLOW: @givaudan @givaudanperfume

MAISON d’ETTO Founder and Professional Horse Girl Brianna Lipovsky is in the Perfume Room today. Brianna and I chat everything from competing in Dressage at the Grand Prix level, channeling horse relationships into smells, a shamanic healing session in a Midtown office that changed the trajectory of her career, and a fragrance in her collection with an actual HORSE MOLECULE.  + REVIEWS OF: Officine Universelle Buly Patate Douce des Caraibes et Carotte D’Afghanistan + the Phlur body/hair mist trio launch. FRAGS MENTIONED: Officine Universelle Buly Patate Douce des Caraibes et Carotte D’Afghanistan, Jorum Studio Gorseland, Masque Milano Lost Alice, Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau, Teo Cabanel Je Ne Sais Quoi, L’Artisan Musc Amarante, Matière Premiere Parisan Musc, Diptyque Fleur de Peau, Obvious Parfums Une Rose, Byredo Eyes Closed, Le Labo Rose 31, Santa Maria Novella Latte Per Il Corpo Body Milk, Frederic Malle Carnal Flower, Le Labo Cade 26, Phlur Amber Haze, Sol Janeiro Cheirosa 68, Phlur Vanilla Skin,

Papillon Artisan Perfumes' Liz Moores is in the Perfume Room this week! We discuss: a perfume that smells post-coital, fragrance formulas that come in dreams, reading her own perfumes' Fragrantica reviews, the importance of sticking to a brief when no one else is watching/smelling, smells inspired by pets, and more! FRAGS MENTIONED: Diptyque Orpheon, Riddle Oil Poppy, Michael Kors EDP, Marc Jacob EDP, Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise, Creed Silver Mountain Water, Papillon Dryad, Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere, CK Obsession, YSL Opium (vintage), Estée Lauder Youth Dew, YSL Rive Gauche, Jean Patou Joy (vintage), Givenchy Gentleman, Papillon: Anubis, Hera, Dryad, Tobacco Rose, Salome, Spell 125, Bengal Rouge FOLLOW LIZ: @papillon_artisan_perfumes SHOP PAPILLON: luckyscent.com (LUCKY SCENT AFFILIATE DISCOUNT: 10pr for 10% off)

Olfactive Artist & Researcher M Dougherty is in the Perfume Room this week! M uses scent to explore communication, memory, and interaction, and has created bodies of work around everything from dog perfume, to olfactive concerts, to the fragrance wheel...of human body odors, to urban forest bathing via mycelium sculptures! FRAGS MENTIONED: Electimuss Vanilla Edesia, Outremer Vanille, Fischersund 101, MSCHF WD-40, Xyrena Dark Ride, Victoria's Secret Amber Romance, K No. 9 FOLLOW M: @mx.mdougherty SYMPHONIC EPHEMERA ON OCT 12: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/olfactoryartkeller/1020401 SIGN UP FOR SMELL CLUB! https://shorturl.at/jBXZ3

CALLER WHAT IS YOUR NAME AND WHERE ARE YOU CALLING FROM? Hear from FIVE fellow listeners today as I answer their biggest fragrance dilemmas ranging from the perfect scent to celebrate a new home, a perfume for *the stage,* scents that match songs, the floraliest floral for a non-floral lover, and that elusive perfect skin scent plus. Plus I review some recent PR! FRAGS MENTIONED: Narciso Rodriguez Narciso for Her EDT, By Rosie Jane Rosie, Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur, Byredo Velvet Haze, SJP Lovely, Xerjoff Apollonia, ELOREA Gentle Shower, Maison Margiela Autumn Vibes, Le Labo Santal 33, Commodity Book, Creed Carmina, Parfums de Marly Meliora, Marc Jacobs Lola, Phlur: Father Figure, Lost Cause; Andrea Maack Supernova, Parfums MDCI Peche Cardinal. Masque Milano Lost Alice, Memo Tamarindo, Chris Collins African Rooibois, Le Labo The Matcha, Andrea Maack Coven, Marissa Zappas Flaming Creature, Oriza L. Legrand Reve D’Ossian, Serge Lutens Santal Majascule, Universal Flowering Poems One Through Twelve, ERIS Sc

*SPECIAL NYFW REPORT* Highsnobiety Beauty Editor Alexandra Pauly is in the Perfume Room today to recap the biggest beauty and fashion trends from NYFW and discuss what it all means for… PERFUME! From everything from Barbiecore to Girlcore (note: they’re different), to mermaid hair and berry lips; with looks from Sandy Liang to Collina Strada, we're sharing all our favorite SS24 runway trends and, but of course, *what they smell like!* FRAGS + DESIGNERS MENTIONED: Christian Dior Bois D’Argent, Fueguia 1833 x Gabriela Hearst New York, Prada Infusion D’Iris, Maison Margiela Untitled, Parfums de Coeur Juice Bar Gummi Bears, Perfumes The A-Z Guide, Frederic Malle Carnal Flower, Sandy Liang, Christian Siriano, Collina Strada, Le Labo Santal 33, Snif Crumb Couture, Jousset Accidents a la Vanille Creme de la Berry, Regimes des Fleurs Crushed Fruit, Eris Parfums Delta of Venus, Malin & Goetz Strawberry, Sourcellerie Apothecary Where the Wild Things Grow, Burberry Her, Anna Sui, Jason Wu, DS & Durga Steamed Rai

Enjoy PART 2 of my conversation with Escentric Molecules’ Creator Geza Schoen where we talk about the fragrances he wears *off the clock,* making the leap from consumer to perfumer, his thoughts on people duping his creations, what different popular synthetics smell like, and a *very special* tradition he’s started for his daughter

Escentric Molecules Founder Geza Schoen is in the Perfume Room this week (and next!)! More than an illustrious perfumer, Geza Schoen singlehandedly changed the way both the industry and consumers alike see/wear synthetic molecules. He’s responsible for an entirely new genre of fragrances: the non-perfume perfume! Here is part 1 of our conversation! FRAGS MENTIONED: Kelly + Jones Mezcal Flora, Lancome Miracle, Bottega Veneta, Vera Wang, Valentino Valentino EDP, Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio, Dior Fahrenheit, FCUK Her, Escentric Molecules: M01+ Iris, M01; Le Labo Santal 33, MFK Baccarat Rouge 540, Paco Rabanne 1 Million, Escentric Molecules M01, JHAG Not A Perfume, Glossier You, Escentric Molecules M02, Lancome Tresor, Dior Fahrenheit, Escentric Molecules E01 SHOP ESCENTRIC MOLECULES: luckyscent.com (15% off: code ‘10pr’) ~SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR KELLY + JONES~ 15% off ⁠kellyandjones.com⁠ code: ‘PERFUMEROOM’

SOLO THIS WEEK with my reviews/[HOT] takes on the Le Labo City Exclusives, tips for picking a signature scents, how to identify notes in fragrances, some lesser known Hilde Soliani scents I am loving, and of course ANSWERING YOUR CALLS and doing listener scent consults! FRAGS MENTIONED: Le Labo: Gaiac 10, Bergamote 22; D’Orsay Nous Sommes Amants MD, Givenchy MMW, ERIS Parfums Scorpio Rising, Le Labo Myrrhe 55, YSL Opium, Givenchy L’Interdit, Le Labo Ylang 49, Byredo Rose Noir, Le Labo: Gaiac 10, Vetiver 46; Aesop Hwyl, Le Labo: Another 13, Santal 33, Vanille 44, Tonka 25, Musc 25; Jovan White Musk, Le Labo: Ambrette 9, Mousse de Chene 30; Baccarat Rouge 540, Le Labo: Another 13, Tubereuse 40, Jasmin 17, Cedrat 37, Citron 28, Limette 37, Bergamote 22, Neroli 36, Bigarade 18, Fleur D’Oranger 27, Benjoin 19, Cuir 28, Aldehyde 44, Baie Rose 26; Parfum D’Empire Le Cri et la Lumiere, Givenchy Prisme Libre Original Mousseline Pastel, Hilde Soliani: Crema di Latte, Hot Milk, Fragola Salata, Vecchi Rosetti; F

Alaska Thunderfuck (!!) and Fragrance Evaluator Travis Aikman are in the Perfume Room today discussing this making of Alaska's first (but likely not last) fragrance: Red For Filth. Plus, learn which Drake song inspired this scent (?!) as well as the perfumes your other fave Queens are wearing! FRAGS MENTIONED: Perris Montecarlo Cacao Azteque, ERIS Parfums Scorpio Rising, Atelier Jasmin Angelique, Alaska Thunderfuck Red For Filth, Tresemme hairspray, Tom Ford Tuscan Leather, Britney Spears Fantasy, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, Jessica Simpson Deliciously Kissable, Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio, Tom’s, Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds, Malibu Musk, Mugler: Alien, Angel; Carolina Herrera Good Girl, Curve for Men, D&G The One, Demeter: Paperback, Grass, Gin and Tonic; Etat Libre D’Orange, Britney Spears Circus, Maison de LeCroix Orange Grove, Frederic Malle Carnal Flower, Tommy for Men, B&BW Eucalyptus Spearmint SHOP RED FOR FILTH: alaskathunderfuck.com FOLLOW: @theonlyalaska5000 @alaskaalaskaalaska RPDR FRAGRAN

ERIS PARFUMS Founder Barbara Herman is in the Perfume Room today! Barbara is the author of "Scent and Subversion: Decoding a Century of Provocative Perfume" as well as the blogger behind the very popular 2010s vintage perfume blog, "Yesterday’s Perfume." With such a vast knowledge of vintage fragrances, Barbara founded ERIS to celebrate subversion and unconventional beauty in fragrance, and to a bring a missing boldness to modern niche perfumery akin to what she had encountered in all of her vintage fragrance adventures. Today we chat about everything real animalics versus synthetic ones, prominent scent trends of each decade of the 20th century, and how what’s old is new, and of course, we discuss the perfection that is ERIS PARFUMS, including the very exciting guava-licious newness that is Delta of Venus.  FRAGS MENTIONED: Le Labo Cedrat 37, ERIS: Delta of Venus, Green Spell; Prescriptives Calyx, Jean Patou Colony, ERIS Ma Bête, Aramis, Paloma Picasso, Revlon Charlie, Emanuel Ungaro Diva, Nina Ricci L

Universal Flowering Perfumer/Founder Courtney Rafuse is in the Perfume Room today! We discuss everything from her creative process, to why fragrance pyramids are gentle suggestions at best, to the vulnerability that comes with transforming intimate accounts of her personal life into fragrances meant for other bodies (and imaginations and memories). FRAGS MENTIONED: Diptyque Fleur de Peau, Glossier You, Chanel No. 5, Universal Flowering Venus in Tuberose, Kiehl’s Cucumber Essences, Demeter, CB I Hate Perfume, Universal Flowering: Gossamer Spirit, Death of a Ladies' Man, Heliotrope Milkbath, Poems One Through Twelve, Beachy Head, Holy Hell, Summer Sauna SHOP: universal---flowering.com || luckyscent.com (code 10pr for 10% off orders $40+) FOLLOW: @universalflowering BOOK A SCENT CONSULT WITH ME: shopmy.us/emmavernon/consults

Perfume Royality Hilde Soliani, La Regina dei Gourmand//the Queen of Gourmands, is in the Perfume Room today! At first glance, you might say dessert scents are her bread and butter, but Hilde would be quick to tell you that *bread and butter scents* are also her bread and butter. And for that matter, so are her fish, oyster, and cheese fragrances. Her title bears great responsibility, and in Hilde's kingdom, no food group is left behind. We discuss her inspiration, her fragrance philosophy, becoming a perfumer at age 40, and lots of other magical musings along the way. FRAGS MENTIONED: Hermès Voyage D’Hermès, Penhaligon’s Juniper Sling, Frederic Malle Angeliques Sous la Pluie, Akro Haze, Hilde Soliani: Hot Milk, Fraaagola Saalaaata, Stelle di Ghiaccio, Eau de Cuisine, Miss Tranchant, Bell'Antonio, Revlon Charlie, YSL Rive Gauche, Roachas Eau de Rochas, YSL Opium, Shiseido Tactics, Hilde Soliani: Buonissimo, Tulipano Rosso, Io, 24.9.11, Ti Amo Iris SHOP HILDE SOLIANI: luckyscent.com (10pr for 10% off or

ELOREA Co-Founders (and real-life husband and wife duo) Wonny Lee and Su min Park are in the Perfume Room today! ELOREA is a fragrance brand dedicated to capturing, preserving, and sharing the stories of Korea's rich history of fragrance.  The concept for ELOREA came to the pair during a trip to Seoul, where they realized that despite the K-Beauty boom, when it came to the fragrance, there was little to no Korean representation. That is, until ELOREA. FRAGS MENTIONED: Snif Crumb Couture, Kayali Pistachio Gelato, Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau, Jousset Accident a la Vanille Creme de la Berry, Hilde Soliani Buonissimo, Paco Rabanne 1 million, Montblanc Explorer, Parfums de Marly Herod, Versace Eros Flame, Montblanc Legend, Coach Dream, Diptyque: Orpheon, Benjoin Boheme, Eau Capitale, Tempo, Eau Moheli, Fleur De Peau, H&M Pear, Elorea: Hazy Blue, Inflorescence, Gentle Shower, Fire, Earth; CK One, Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt, YSL L’Homme, Le Labo Another 13, Chanel No. 5, Elorea: Inflorescence,  Gentle Shower S

David Frossard — the Creator of Obvious Parfums, Founder of Liquides Paris (a perfume shop), Artistic Director of Frapin, and longtime fragrance Entrepreneur responsible for the launch of all your fave brands from Atelier, to Byredo, to BDK, to Liquides Imaginaires, Juliette Has a Gun, Parfums de Marly, and more — is in the Perfume Room today! We discuss fragrance inflation, why brands get away with it, what it really means to be 'niche' brand, and in a sea of emerging brands, why Obvious Parfums. Plus we smell the newest Obvious release: Un Été! FRAGS MENTIONED: The House of Oud Gambling, Headspace Absinthe, Strangers Parfumerie Cigar Rum, Dusita Rosarine, Diptyque Eau Capitale, Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, Santa Maria Novella Rosa Novella, Frapin Attendre & Espérer, Guerlain Vetiver, Frapin Attendre & Espérer, Obvious Une Fleur D’Oranger, Chanel Pour Monsieur, Frapin Orchid Man, Obvious: Une Vanille, Un Été, Une Pistache, Un Musc,  Une Fleur D’Oranger, Une Figue; Le Labo Santal 33,

Fragrance Stylist El-Aton Georges is in the Perfume Room! If there's anyone who knows niche, it's El-Aton, and I trust his recommendations/taste implicitly. Currently, he works at Bergdorf's, where he is the Brand Manager for The Maker, and previously, he was the Manager of Atelier's flagship store in Nolita (RIP). You *know* we get that the juicy inside scoop on what really happened to the brand, and when/if we can expect a comeback (!!); we also discuss 'stinky cheese scents,' the Mugler scent that changed it all, how El-Aton finds his clients their perfect scent(s), and El-Aton shares with us the **HIDDEN GEMS** — the scents that NEED to be on our radars — at Bergdorf's! FRAGS MENTIONED: Headspace: Santal, Absinthe; Le Labo Santal 33, Tom Ford Santal Blush, Lancome Oud Bouquet, Penhaligon’s Cairo, MFK Oud Satin Mood, Matiere Premiere Radical Rose, Byredo: Reine de Nuit, Black Saffron; Atelier Santal Carmin, Serge Lutens Santal Majascule, Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Rouge, Frederic Malle The Moon, Lancome

IT’S THE 100th EPISODE!!! Today, we are joined by DSM-Firmenich Principal Perfumer Sabine de Tscharner! Sabine is a unicorn in the industry because over the course of her career, she’s worked on EVERY category: fine fragrance, air care, body care -- all of it! Today, her focus is in the laundry space, where she’s bringing all kinds of innovations to the category. What makes a scent a shampoo scent versus say a detergent scent? What is the smell of ‘clean?’ Of 'moisturizing?' When does a scent trickle down from fine fragrance or up from body gel? Today we discuss it all.  FRAGS MENTIONED: Laundry Sauce, Cacheral Anais Anais, Courrèges Empreinte , Chanel No. 19, Guy Laroche Fidji THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR LAUNDRY SAUCE: 15% off with code: perfumeroom laundrysauce.com⁠

In anticipation of the BIG 100th EPISODE (airing this Tues!), enjoy this special bonus re-release and *where are they now* update from the first-ever guest of Perfume Room: Thin Wild Mercury's Cathleen Cardinali! *SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR BDK PARFUMS* 10% off BDK Parfums luckyscent.com (code: 10pr) BDK Perfume mentioned: Villa Neroli

TV Writer, Comedian, and longtime-YSL Black Opium-wearer, Cynia Barnwell, is in the Perfume Room today and on a quest for her new signature scent!  We discuss everything from the writers strike to Spice Girl typecasting to Sagittarius gender inequity, BUT most importantly, today Cynia smells and live-reacts to several perfumes I’ve handpicked just for her as contenders on the journey. Will she find *the one*? EDITOR’S NOTE: The original recording included over 20 scents over a course of two-plus hours and has been cut down & condensed to the favorites/highlights. FRAGS MENTIONED: Nobile 1942 Il Giardino, Frederic Malle Carnal Flower, By Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad, Bath & Body Works Plumeria, Tea Cabanel Oh Là Là, YSL Black Opium, Lattafa Fakhar Rose, BDK Pas Ce Soir, Louis Vuitton Attrapes-Reves, Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille, Sol Janeiro Cheirosa 62, Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Cream, Burberry Her, Victoria's Secret: Love Spell, Strawberries and Champagne, Pear Glace; MFK Baccarat Rouge 540,

I went to Paris and now it's my *~whole personality~*. Here's a recap of everything I smelled and loved! Wish you could smell along? YOU. CAN. Sign up for JUNE SMELL CLUB, where we'll be smelling 5 of my favorite discoveries from the trip! FRAGS MENTIONED: Mathilde M. Astrée (scented plaster dove + room spray), Le Nez du Vin Master Kit, Le Nez du Vin Wine Faults, Maison Berger Paris Chardon Sauvage, Divine L’Homme Accompli, Memo Sicilian Leather, Divine L’Espirit Libre, L’Artisan Iris Gris, June Smell Club Emma in Paris sample pack, Perfumer H: Ink, Rain Cloud, Rain Wood, Suede; Miller Harris, D’Orsay: Nous Sommes Amants M.D., Vouloirs Etre Ailleurs C.G., Naomi Goodsir Iris Cendré, Nuit de Bakelite, Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist, Aedes Iris Nazarena, Annick Goutal: Petite Chérie, Rose Splendide; Céline Parade, YSL Trench, Mizensir Bois Iridescent, Céline Saint Germain-des-Prés, Nightclubbing, L’Artisan Abyssae, Mandarina Corsica, Serge Lutens: Bois de Violette, Chypre Rouge; BDK Rouge Smoking

How would you describe the smell of Earth (and Earthlings) to someone who's never been? Today I chat with olfactive artist Eva Petrič, whose line of fragrances are meant to do just that. Each scent bottles a different fragrant aspect of life on Earth and the humans who inhabit it. And sure, we [Earthlings] can buy them at Bergdorf's, but these fragrances are not meant solely for our consumption; they're messages in a bottle meant for whoever discovers them...in whichever galaxy that may be. In fact, Eva's fragrance Message from Earth was quite literally... SENT TO OUTERSPACE. FRAGS MENTIONED: Caswell Massey Orchid, La Perla Once Upon a Garden, Headspace Absinthe, Thierry Mugler, DBE: Angel Hound, Message From Earth, Empathy, Curiosity, Moon H20 Follow Eva: @eva_petric_angel_hound Shop DBE: Bergdorfgoodman.com Read more: dbe528.com ~Special thanks to our sponsor BDK Parfums!~ Get 10% off BDK Parfums at luckyscent.com (code: 10pr)

Travaulya Wallace is BACK in the Perfume Room today! You may remember her from Perfume Room LIVE or perhaps you are one of her 238K TikTok followers(!), or maybe, you’ve even shopped with her at Nordstrom where she is a Fragrance Specialist providing her clients with the ultimate personalized fragrance experiences. Today, Travaulya and I chat about everything from scent preferences that make us think twice, to why Aquarius’ are misunderstood (and the scents they should be wearing), to the difference between a ‘Don’t Hug Me’ scent vs. a ‘Leave Me Alone’ scent (because they are indeed quite different), and of course, the delicate balance between intuition and knowledge when it comes to fragrance consulting. FRAGS MENTIONED: La Perla: Once Upon A Garden, My Day, Possibilities; Tom Ford: Electric Cherry, Lost Cherry; BDK Rouge Smoke, Tom Ford Cherry Smoke, Creed Aventus For Him, Baccarat Rouge 540, Allsaints Sunset Riot, Burberry Her, Ariana Grande Cloud, Parfums de Marly Haltane, Maison Margiela C

Perfume Legend Roja Dove is in the Perfume Room today! Creator of the first Haute Parfumerie, Founder and Perfumer of the ever-luxurious Roja Parfums, Chairman of the Fragrance Foundation UK, and Culture Ambassador for Great Britain, it seems that all Roja touches turns to gold (in fact, you can find gold flakes in his signature scent ;)).  Today he takes us back to his earliest scent memories, recounts multiple pivotal moments in his lifelong fragrance career (a career which he fondly recalls having ‘pestered’ his way into), and shares why we must be willing to flirt [with perfumes] until we find our perfect match. We discuss what makes Roja Parfums so special (including why some carry larger price tags than others), AND Roja even leaves us with a life-changing hot take: SPOILER ALERT — it involves lotion. FRAGS MENTIONED: La Perla: Once Upon a Garden, My Day; Roja Parfums: Roja (Haute Luxe), Chypre Extraordinaire, Coty L’Aimant, Balenciaga Eau de Balenciage Lavande, Caron Pour un Homme, Guerlain: J

If you’ve ever wondered about the path to becoming a perfumer, this episode is for you! ISIPCA Student Yousif Saleh is parlaying his chemistry degree, love of fragrance, and background as both a drag artist and sommelier into the most logical career: PERFUMERY. Halfway through ISIPCA’s curriculum, Yousif is *in the thick of it* and shares everything from daily life as a student in Paris, to the fragrances that shaped him, his tips and tricks for memorizing raw materials, and how there is no such thing as bad perfumes.  FRAGS MENTIONED: Diptyque Orpheon, Frederic Malle Iris Poudre, Ourside Dusk, Calvin Klein Euphoria, Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey, Phlur Tangerine Boy, Liquides Imaginaires: Fleur de Sable, Belle Bete, Fleuve Tendre; Nasomatto Sadonaso, Mugler A*Men Pure Tonka, Givenchy Pour Homme, Joop Homme, Serge Lutens: Filles en Aiguilles, Santal Majuscule; Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, Dior Oud Ispahan, Guerlain Santal Royal, Celine Reptile, Marc Jacobs Daisy, Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir, Gucci

Very special episode today!! You often hear about the founder/perfumer collaboration process, but rarely do you get an inner-glimpse of it. Today, you do! I am joined by the Founder AND the Perfumer of one of my favorite-ever brands: Ourside! (Yes, that brand I won't stop talking about...) Ourside is a small-batch, luxury, ingredient-conscious, Black-owned brand, and is one of the ONLY brands that can truly claim being entirely NYC-based. From idea to bottle, every aspect of these scents is hand-crafted in the Big Apple. Ya, I just wrote big apple in a podcast description - what about it? I chat with Founder Keta Burke-Williams (HBS grad turned fragrance entrepreneur) and Perfumer Darryl Do (a 2nd-gen perfumer in his family's fragrance and flavor manufacturing house, Delbia Do) all about their collaboration process. This ep feels like a VIP pass to a rarely-publicized conversation. And if you haven't heard Keta's and my first conversation, go listen to EPISODE 8!

BDK Founder David Benedek is in the Perfume Room today! We chat about everything from the BDK Parfums signature—that common thread/secret note(s) you might find in every scent, to growing up in the fragrance world, to what’s most played on David’s Spotify right now. David discusses the journey/evolution of creating BDK and the friends and family that shaped him & the brand along the way. And of course, you’ll hear a sneak preview from David of some of the newness we can look forward to in the coming year ;) FRAGS MENTIONED: Sol Janeiro Beija Flor, BR 540, Burberry Her, BDK: Gris Charnel, Villa Neroli; Chanel Allure Sensuelle, Lanvin Arpege, Chanel: No 5, No 19; Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, BDK: Bouquet de Hongrie, French Bouquet, Pas Ce Soir, Tubéreuse Imperiale, Oud Abramad, Wood Jasmin, Gris charnel, Creme de Cuir, Velvet Tonka, Citrus Riviera, Sel D’Argent, Rouge Smoking; Chanel Chance Eau Tendre, Bleu de Chanel, Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur, BDK: Gris Charnel Extrait, Ciel Rose SIGN UP FOR SMEL

Oooo ooo ooo - it's an all new solo ep this week, and I am answering your burning Qs including: what I am wearing this spring niche fragrances exciting me right now April Smell Club deets! ‘funny’ stories from my childhood (that double as tRaUma) the conditioner that saved my hair the body oil I can't quit work scent etiquette and my work scent picks the weirdest fragrance I’ve smelled to date fragrances I think the Love Is Blind S4 cast wears FRAGS/PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Phlur Tangerine Boy, Maison Crivelli Citrus Batikanga, Matiere Premiere Cologne Cedrat, Chris Collins Citrus Grandis, Houbigant Figuier Noir, Perfumehead, DBE, Penhaligon’s Juniper Sling, Narciso Pure Musc, Garnier Fructise Pure Clean Shampoo, L’Oreal Paris Absolut Repair Lipidium conditioner, By Rosie Jane Calm the Fu*k Down Body Wash and Oil, Costa Brazil Kaya Jungle Firming Oil, Aquatru water filter, YSL Black Opium, Dior Sauvage, Montblanc Explorer, Terre d’Hermes, YSL La Nuit de l'Homme, Pink Sugar Aquolina, Le L

Kelly Jones, Founder of Kelly + Jones fragrances, is in the Perfume Room today! We love a controversial perfume line and this one is no exception. While wine aficionados frown upon and often go as far as actually forbidding wearing fragrance in the tasting room, Kelly + Jones fragrances are specifically meant for exactly that! Each scent is inspired by the tasting notes of a different wine or spirit and is best enjoyed alongside said wine or spirit. No – the Kelly + Jones Chardonnay scent doesn’t smell like you spilled a glass of a buttery California chard all over your clothes (though you know I’d wear that); instead it has notes of amber, oak, orris, and apple meant to highlight a said California Chard’s woody, vanillic and fruity qualities... Kelly and I chat about everything from her prior career in the industry in marketing, the origin story of K+J, and how when in doubt, follow the cherry blossoms. And YOU KNOW we conclude the episode with fragrance/alcohol pairing and tasting! FRAGS/ALCOHOL MEN

The legendary Christopher Chong is in the Perfume Room today! Serving as Amouage’s Creative Director for over a decade (a role he assumed sans any prior fragrance knowledge or experience!), Christopher shocked/saddened the perfume world when he took a multi-year-long hiatus. Alas, we can finally rejoice; Christopher is back in the fragrance world, and this time, he's with the London-based perfume brand, Thameen, where he is the Artist in Residence.  What can we expect in this new era of Christopher? Find out in today's episode ;) FRAGS MENTIONED: Amouage: Sunshine Woman, Jubilation 25, Jubilation XXV, Lyric, Epic Man, Epic Woman, Interlude Man; Thameen: Insignia, The Rose; Amouage Honour Woman, Thameen Fanfare, Chanel No. 5 SHOP THIS EPISODE: https://shopmy.us/collections/137628 FOLLOW CHRISTOPHER: @cchonguk @thameenfragrance TRY THAMEEN FANFARE ON APRIL 1   10% OFF ‘perfumeroom10’: twistedlily.com  SHOP MY OTHER TWISTED LILY FAVES: https://shopmy.us/collections/27365 FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @p

FINALLY — a very *high requested* episode — I am sharing my top picks for designer fragrances currently on the market! And to give you an every bigger breadth of choices, I am doing so alongside my friend, fragrance collector, Olya Bar (last week’s guest). In order to give you our most up-to-date opinions, we traversed the streets of Herald Square, starting our journey first at Ulta and ending it at Macy’s.  TL;DR: We smelled hundreds of fragrances so you don’t have to, and in this episode, we share our favorites. FRAGS MENTIONED: 1509 Oil Elisabeth, Aerin Ikat Jasmine, 1509 Oil Joan Rose, Nemat Amber, Essential Faith, Riddle Oil, Glossier You, J’Adore Dior D’Eau, Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense, Lancôme Idole Nectar, Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Banane, Tocca Stella, Coach Dreams, Britney Spears Curious, Le Labo Bergamote 22, Dior Homme Cologne, Dior Sauvage Elixir, Dior Sauvage, Chanel Egoiste Platinum, Ralph Lauren Blue, Valentino Born in Roma, Armani My Way EDP, Nemat Amber, JHAG Not A Perfu

Olya Bar is *Our Fragrance Keeper.* With a collection that runs 900 bottles deep—YES I SAID 900—she’s transcended being a collector, and at this point, is more of an archivist. Want to know how or if a bottle design has changed since it first launched? Olya can tell you. Which reformulation is the sweetest? Olya can tell you. In addition to being a lover/keeper/creator, she’s also an industry vet with over a decade of experience in both retail and marketing. Currently, she works as Twisted Lily’s Digital Strategist. We cover all the hard-hitting issues like Mercari vs. eBay, niche vs. designer, and of course, the hidden and obvious gems of her… erm… archives.  Plus, stay tuned for part 2 next week where Olya and I share all our favorite designers fragrances currently on the market! FRAGS MENTIONED: Louis Vuitton Étoile Filante, GAP Dream, M. Micallef Note Vanillée Nectar, Liz Claiborne Vivid, Givenchy Amarige, Guerlain Shalimar, Dior Dune, Mancera, Montale, Amouage, Vilhelm To My Father, Rich

ARQUISTE® Founder Carlos Huber is in the Perfumer Room today! Carlos’ love of old cities led him to his first career as a Preservation Architect, but it was his fascination with how they smelled that led him to his second: as a fragrance developer and founder of an award-winning fragrance brand focused on preserving history and architecture through scent. You can also thank Carlos (as well as legendary perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux, who, btw, personally trained him(!)) for the vacation in a bottle smell that is Vacation by Vacation Inc! Carlos shares so many fun personal stories including how he broke into the industry and *spoiler alert*: if you’re thinking about flaking out on upcoming lunch plans, don’t, because for him, that’s where it all began…  FRAGS MENTIONED: Givenchy Irresistible Rose Velvet, Amyris Femme, Kilian Flower of Immortality, Centauri Antheia, 4711, Agua Brava, Serge Lutens: Bois et Musc, Ambre Sultan; Gucci Envy, Arquiste Misfit, Tom Ford: Champaca Absolute, Neroli Portofino;

Liis Co-Founders Leslie Hendin and Alissa Sullivan are in the Perfume Room today! It seems like every day a new niche fragrance brand pops up, making it all too easy to get lost in the shuffle. Liis has been able to make waves and grow a cult following in the fragcomm because of their fragrances’ easy-to-wear, minimalist and ethereal-like qualities. Alissa and Leslie share how Liis came to be, dating all the way back to their meet cute many moons ago in London. They talk about their learnings as a small business including everything from figuring out how to engineer their [UM PERFECT] ball caps to how they ideate new concepts AND GET THIS: We have a *Perfume Room Exclusive First Look* at their newest launch (coming out in March), Lucienne! Plus I review Le Labo’s newest candle Ambroxyde 17 as well as Maison Margiela’s newest scent, On A Date. FRAGS MENTIONED: Le Labo Ambroxyde 17, Phlur Tangerine Boy, Baccarat Rouge 540, DS & Durga I Don’t Know What, Le Labo Another 13, Commodity Book, Umema, Liis: St

Dana El Masri, Perfumer/Founder of Jazmin Saraï, is in the Perfume Room today! Trained at GIP, Dana combines her classical training, scent memories, love of music, and strong intermodal perception to create multi-sensorial fragrances and experiences. Today we chat about everything from woes and wins of perfumery school, channeling memories and music into scent, the content TikTok seems to think she wants that won’t disappear from her FYP, plagiarism in fragrance, the smells of Dana’s childhood across cultures and countries, and related to that, why the O word is not only offensive, but inaccurate. Dana shares what we should be using instead. FRAGS MENTIONED: Umema, Phlur Lost Cause, Etat Libre D’Orange Secretions Magnifies, Mugler Womanity, Andrea Maack Pavillion, Serge Lutens: Féminité du Bois, Clair de Musc; Indult Manakara, Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur, Monsillage Eau de Céleri, Joya, The Body Shop White Musk, 4711, 555 Cologne Chabrawichi, Dior Diorella, Jazmin Saraï: How You Love, Fayoum; A Th

IT’S ME (!) coming to you with a quick solo ep. Here’s what I’m talking about this week: why you need to stop what you’re doing and get tix to Monster Jam (hehe lolol) my experience at the FragranceNet brick & mortar (/who knew there was one?) a BIG 2023 trend prediction a personal hot take that will leave you *shaking* And of course, I answer several of the burning Qs that you wrote in on Instagram (@perfumeroompod)! FRAGS MENTIONED: Jazmin Saraï How You Love, Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio, 4711, Boucheron, Bijan Bijan, YSL Opium, Van Cleef First, Paloma Picasso, Baccarat Rouge, Robert Piguet Fracas, Frederic Malle Carnal Flower, Santal 33, Dior Eau Sauvage, Fracas, Thameen Diadem, Penhaligon’s Halfeti, Jazmin Saraï How You Love, Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Banane, Atelier Cologne, Ourside, Phlur: Not Your Baby, Missing Person; The Body Shop White Musk, Phlur: Apricot Privee, Phloria; Michael Kors Michael, Marc Jacobs EDP, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Phlur: Somebody Wood, Lost Cause, Tang

ARE PHEROMONES PHER REAL? CAN A SPECIFIC FRAGRANCE REALLY GET YOU LAID? ARE THERE ANY ACTUAL SCIENTIFICALLY-PROVEN APHRODISIACS? Why do we like one person’s natural scent and not someone else’s? If pheromones aren’t real, why do scientific studies that seemingly prove their validity exist? Are our scent preferences determined by nature or nurture? So many questions and today we cover them all with award-winning Author and Evolutionary Biologist, Dr. Tristram Wyatt. Dr. Wyatt is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Zoology at the University of Oxford and an Emeritus Fellow of Kellogg College, Oxford. His focus is in animal behavior and pheromones, and on this subject, he’s given a TEDx talk, as well as authored an award-winning textbook called Pheromones and Animal Behavior. READ MORE ABOUT DR. WYATT & HIS WORK: https://www.biology.ox.ac.uk/people/dr-tristram-wyatt FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @perfumeroompod (IG) @emma_vern (TT)

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, lovingly referred to as DSH by her customers/fanbase, is in the Perfume Room today! And here’s the thing: WE SIMPLY CANNOT DISCUSS THE AMERICAN INDIE/ARTISAN FRAGRANCE MOVEMENT WITHOUT DISCUSSING DAWN. DSH Perfumes, the brand she launched over 30 years ago, essentially laid the blueprint for all brands and perfumers that followed. Dawn is an absolute delight and we chat about everything from vintage notes and accords that are making big comebacks, to how DSH came to be, what synesthesia really feels like, vintages that feel modern, and Dawn even shares  the real gems (both hidden and obvious) of her perfumer’s organ. FRAGS MENTIONED:  Andrea Maack Pavillion, MFK Oud Satin Mood, Lush Rose Jam, DSH Jacinthes Noires, Chanel Cuir de Russie, Chanel No 5, Guerlain: Shalimar, Jicky, Mitsouko; Parfums de Nicolai, Annick Goutal, Mandy Aftel, Coty Chypre, Guerlain Apres l’Ondee, Coty Ambre Antique (1911), Balenciaga Fleeting Moment, Jacques Fath Iris Gris, Jean Patou, DSH: Emerald Hyrax, C

Ever wonder how certain fragrances make their ways into different publications’ ‘Best Of’ lists or editorial roundups? Is it determined by the quality of the product OR perhaps just the quality of the PR team behind it? Today, Refinery29’s Sr. Beauty Editor Amanda Mitchell is answering all the hard questions. As a beauty editor, Amanda is not only constantly testing new products, she's also trying all the latest beauty treatments, procedures, and experiences.  Amanda shares her thoughts on press events/experiences vs. influencer ones (/including some piping hot takes on editors vs. influencers), but we also get into a much more important conversation surrounding these types of events: inclusion (or... lack thereof). Amanda discusses this industry-wide issue as well as how she's helped change it, plus she shares her process for curating her own editorial rounds ups and tells us what she's loving most right now. Oh and PS — if you didn’t know, Amanda is single so slideeee into those DMs. FRAGS MENT

If you made potions with your parents' beauty products as a kid, congrats there is a 99.999% chance you are now a fraghead. Today's guest went one step further -- from potion-making to perfume-making.  Chronotope Founder and Perfumer Carter Weeks Maddox is in the Perfume Room today! Though Carter is an entirely self-taught perfumer, the lens through which he creates is backed by an MA in Critical Theory. He wrote his thesis on manifestations of the chronotope within women's postwar life writing and his fragrances in many ways exist as the olfactive manifestation of his studies. We discuss issues of colonialism in scent culture, how Carter reclaimed (and recreated) smells of his personal trauma (for profit hehe), the notion of fragrance as performance art, as well as the question at the heart of it all: for whose gaze do we wear scent? FRAGS MENTIONED: La Perla My Day, Frederic Malle Iris Poudre, OURSIDE Nostalgia, PHLUR: Tangerine Boy, Lost Cause; DSH L’Or{ris}, Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose, DSH: Special F

You didn't think we were done yet, did you?! Please enjoy part 2 of the Black Girls Smell Good x Perfume Room Holiday Gift Guide episode!  Maiya shares her big announcement, we talk about our fav candles, lotions, gels, gift sets, AND we answer YOUR specific holiday gifting requests! FRAGS MENTIONED: JHAG Not A Perfume, Ellis Brooklyn Super Amber, Chris Collins Citrus Grandis, Montale So Intense Iris, Atelier Pomelo Paradise, Nest Holiday Scented Candle, Harlem Candle Co: St Nicholas, Langston; Aesop Resurrection Soap, Mad et Len Graphite, Otherland candles Boudoir Rouge, Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace candle, Le Labo Concrete candles, Voluspa candles, Diptyque votive candle set, Tom Ford candles: Lost Cherry, F*cking Fabulous; Root candles: Bayberry, Peach Blossom; Watermelon Smoke candle, B&BW: Magic in the Air lotion, Whipped Rose Latte lotion; Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter Vanilla Bean, Josie Maran Smooth Like Butter Set, L'Occitane shower oil, Necessaire The Body Wash, Phlur Somebo

Black Girls Smell Good Creator Maiya Nicole is BACK(!!!) in the Perfume Room today! With over 112K followers on TikTok, 54K on Instagram, and 45K on Twitter, @blackgirlssmellgood is beloved across platforms for her entertaining and incisive POV, impeccable production quality, and expertise. Maiya has remained one of your favorite guests of the pod, and she’s one of mine too… which is why I am so happy she’s back today! We discuss the most pivotal and memorable scents we tried in 2022, plus we breakdown all the best fragrant holiday gifts for your loved (and liked) ones in your life! OH AND PS - this ep. is 2 parts because Maiya and I talked for over 2 hours lol. Stay tuned for a bonus ep coming your way this Thurs as well as a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MAIYA! FRAGS MENTIONED: Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Banane, Swiss Arabian Amaali perfume oil, Thameen Royal Sapphire, Yankee Candle Lemon Lavender, Fenty Perfume, PdM Oriana, 7 Virtues Lotus Pear, Floral Street Neon Rose, Givenchy Irresistible, Jorum Studi

Today we are joined by the one, the only, Ashley Benson! Actress/Tastemaker/Entrepreneur-extraordinaire, you might know her as Hanna Marin from Pretty Little Liars. Ashley further proves my theory that all the best celebs love perfume; she just launched her own line, Ash by Ashley Benson. We discuss the first two fragrance launches in the collection and the personal inspiration and stories behind both, how she tailors her aesthetic to whatever city she’s in, her PLL days and what Hanna would have worn, and what it’s like being in perhaps the most extroverted career as someone who is naturally shy. This episode was such a fun and personal conversation with Ashley; ENJOY! FRAGS MENTIONED: Ash The Eighth, Abercrombie & Fitch 41, Hollister Socal, Ash East 12th, Elizabeth Arden Red Door, Britney Spears Fantasy, Maison Louis Marie No. 4, L'Objet: Oh Mon Dieu, #69; Le Labo Palo Santo 14, Michael Kors EDP, Chanel, Le Labo Santal 33, Marc Jacobs Daisy SHOP FRAGS MENTIONED: https://shopmy.us/collections/97040 ENJOY

Another *Perfume Room Required Listening* This week’s guest has not only authored Perfume Legends (vol I and II), he IS one. I am joined by the person responsible for the taxonomy of fragrance as we know it — Founder of Fragrances of the World, Inventor of the Fragrance Wheel(!) — Michael Edwards. It is because of Michael that we have universal and empirical language around perfume. We discuss everything from The Fragrance Landscape B.C. and A.C. — that is, before Charlie and after Charlie, fragrance stews (AKA unclassifiable scents), the necessary formal reclassification of the o-word to amber (and how it’s been received), and perhaps one of the biggest bombshells of our conversation: that without discounted fragrances there would be no niche. And of course, Michael walks us through the different families and sub-families of the fragrance wheel — describing how they differ from and relate to one another. FRAGS MENTIONED: Commodity Paper +, ELdO Remarkable People, Chanel No 5, Revlon Intimate, Gue

There’s an Instagram account (consensually) sharing the highly coveted (and otherwise secret) formulas behind all your favorite scents; this week I am joined by its founder: Erik Constantin. If you’ve ever wanted to teach yourself how to be a perfumer, Erik’s account @fragrance.drama is a must-follow. Erik’s passion for fragrance extends beyond this account; by day, he is the main trainer on perfumery at Avon Romania, and he’s walking proof that Instagram University is real and thriving; he’s currently working on launching 2 original fragrances. What are the copyright laws when it comes to fragrance formulas? What’s the difference between inspiration and plagiarism? How has this endeavor been received by peers and perfumers alike? What does open-source formulas mean for the future of perfumery? We discuss it all in today’s ep! FRAGS MENTIONED: L’Artisan Musc Amarante, CK Obsession Men, CK Obsession Women, Profumum Roma: Oxiana, Ichnusa, Confetto; Humiecki & Graef Bosque, Hermes Parfum des Me

Tracy Wan, AKA Invisible Stories on IG and TikTok is in the Perfume Room today! Tracy is a content creator and fragrance writer, and in fact, it was words — discovering the  language of fragrance through prominent industry voices like Luca Turin and Chandler Burr— that first propelled her down this scented path. Tracy's love for perfume runs deep; from taking a perfumery course in Grasse to to chasing down a coveted fragrance all the way à Paris, she's done it all and her breadth of knowledge reflects it. We discuss everything from notes and fragrances that have surprised us, to how she goes about matching tangible scents with abstract ideas, and conclude our conversation with a *live* hot take 'smell + tell' of the new Potager line from L’Artisan. FRAGS MENTIONED: Baccarat Rouge, Tom Ford Lost Cherry, Byredo Bal D’Afrique, Creed Aventus, Santal 33, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Gold, Gentle Fluidity Silver, Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio, Lancome La Vie Est Belle, Tom Ford Black Orchid, Cha

Meet the woman re-imagining what Langston Hughes' home would have smelled like. Teri Johnson, Founder of Harlem Candle Company pays homage to iconic figures and spaces of the Harlem Renaissance through her luxury candles and fragrances. To do this, she and the perfumers she works with become investigators, conducting hours of research to get every note just right. And lucky for us, Harlem Candle Company has recently expanded to Harlem Perfume Company! We chat about everything from Teri’s new perfume launch; her fragrance muse: her glamorous Aunt Barbara; and a recent collaboration with… The White House?! PLUS ENJOY A LTD. TIME EXCLUSIVE PERFUME ROOM DISCOUNT! FRAGS MENTIONED: 1509 Oil Matthias, Nemat Amber, Harlem Candle Company: Lenox, Speakeasy, St. Nicholas [The White House Gingerbread], Lolita Lempicka, Diptyque candles, Harlem Candle Company Josephine, Jean Patou Joy, Harlem Candle Company Langston, HCC X THE MET: Seneca, Harlem Perfume Company: Billie, Langston; Harlem Candle Company: Speakeasy and

Jorum Studio, one of my *new* fave-ever indie fragrance brands, is in the Perfume Room today! I chat with Co-Founders Euan McCall and Chloe Mullen about the perfume scene in Scotland, the irreverence of the brand not just in their actual fragrances, but in how they source inspiration, the fragrance oil house (Scotland's only one, btw) to fragrance brand pipeline, and why the best thing you can be as an entrepreneur is naive.   FRAGS MENTIONED: 1509 Oil, Le Labo Bergamot 22, Xerjoff Apollonia, Jorum Studio: Gorseland, Athenaeum, Firewater, Arran Aromatics, Isle of Skye Candle Company, Essence of Harris, Guerlain, Chanel, Lanvin, Maison Margiela Untitled, Chanel 19, Jorum Studio: Gorseland, Trimerous, Pentimento, Fantosmia, Carduus, Elegy; Dior Homme  SHOP JORUM ON luckyscent.com  10% OFF WITH CODE 10PR  FOLLOW @jorumstudio  FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @perfumeroompod (IG) @emma_vern (TT)

*I'M BAAAAAACK* It's another palate cleanser, a little amuse-bouche if you will... This week, it's just me and here what's on deck: a particular niche fragrance house that is simply blowing my mind, some recent sniffs that I. just. can't. quit, why compliments on fragrances are not good barometers on whether they're 'good' (unless the compliment is coming from inside the house), my favorites from Liquides Imaginaires, what I'm being for Halloween, and a piece of advice for all of you that you can do... LITERALLY RIGHT NOW. PSSST: I also announce the November Smell Club theme!  Also fun little newness: I will now be linking out all the fragrances/products mentioned in episodes in the description.  SHOP THE FRAGS MENTIONED: Jorum Studio Gorseland, ERIS Green Spell, Andrea Maack Coven, L’Artisan: Musc Amarante, Cedrat Ceruse; Trudon Deux, L’Or de Seraphine Soft Life, Teo Cabanel Je Ne Sais Quoi, Glossier You, Montale Intense So Iris, Liquides Imaginaires: Blanche Bete, Fleur de Sable; Maison Crivelli Hibis

A perfumer and a person with congenital anosmia walk into a bar... What ensues? A multi-sensorial fragrance created around everything BUT smell. Together Mane Junior Perfumer Ugo Charron and Journalist Emma Dancourt, who lives with congenital anosmia (meaning she has never smelled), set out on a most challenging endeavor: to create Emma’s signature scent. How do you capture someone’s essence in fragrant form when said person cannot smell? Well as you’ll hear in this episode, smelling well (or at all, for that matter) and smelling good can indeed be mutually exclusive. Hear first from Ugo about his path to perfumery, then Emma about her experiences living with anosmia, and then the duo as they discuss the intricate and oftentimes difficult road to creating Umema, Emma's signature scent. PLUS, ARE YOU KIKI OR BOUBA? FIND OUT! FRAGS MENTIONED: Atelier Materi Iris Ebène, Maison Crivelli Iris Malikhân, Bottega Veneta, Serge Lutens Daim Blond, Memo Irish Leather, Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena, Dedcool Blo

*REQUIRED LISTENING* Frank Voelkl—Principal Perfumer at Firmenich, and creator of cult-classics like Santal 33, Glossier You, The Noir 29, and yep, even Axe— is in the Perfume Room today!! Frank shares what it takes to set a trend, actually setting it, and of course, what happens next (hint hint: copycats, dupes, etc.). We talk about why being a perfumer isn't all coming up roses (sometimes it's musk, and woody notes too hehe), Frank's most personal creations, fragrance family trees, how the fragrance consumer's desires have shifted over the last few decades, and artistically-speaking, when and why you'd use a synthetic note versus a natural one.  FRAGS MENTIONED: Aedes de Venustas 16A Orchard, YSL Kouros, Paco Rabonne, Azzaro, Glossier You, Axe, Le Labo Santal 33, MCM Ultra, Chantecaille Tiare FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @perfumeroompod (IG) @emma_vern (TT)

Maya Njie (of Maya Njie perfume) is a self-taught, London-based perfumer who combines her own scent memories, Swedish and Gambian roots, imagination, and design background to translate photos into scents. And not just any photos— ones from her own family’s archive. Drawing on inspiration from the 60s and 70s and the unique color palettes of those decades, she color picks family photos from this era and re-imagines the color palettes, moments, times, places, and people as scents. FRAGS MENTIONED: Diptyque Orpheon, Marissa Zappas Annabel’s Birthday Cake, Hanae Mori, MCM Ultra, Maya Njie: Nordic Cedar, Mugler Angel, Vanilj; Annick Goutal Duel, Maya Njie: Tobak, Voyeur Verde, Les Fleurs; Cacherel LouLou, Coty Exclamation, Salvador Dali Eau de Dali, CK be SHOP MAYA NJIE: mayanjie.com & www.museexperiences.com FOLLOW: @maya.njie.perfume FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @perfumeroompod (IG) @emma_vern (TT)

Aurélien Guichard reaps what he sows... and then facets it. The rose and tuberose in his fragrances? It's sourced directly from his own organic flower farm in Grasse.  So yeah, in addition to being an illustrious, brilliant, 7th-generation perfumer responsible for some of your favorite smells (*cough cough* Gucci Guilty, Versace Eros, Narciso Poudree, Burberry Hero) Guichard is redefining what it means to be sustainable, natural, and locally-sourced (and not in an annoying greenwashing way). We discuss his path to perfumery, the inspiration behind Matière Première, and how you never know when an old fragrance formula might resurface and become the next... Gucci Pour Homme. FRAGS MENTIONED: Scents of Wood Plum in Cognac, BDK Gris Charnel, Robert Piguet Petit Fracas, Matière Première: Neroli Oranger, Cologne Cedrat, Santal Austral, Encens Suave; Robert Piguet Fracas, Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio, Robert Piguet Petit Fracas, Matiere Premiere French Flower, Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella, Sean John U

WOWOW, have you missed my train of thought musings? You are in luck. Today's ep is just moi and I'm talking about my biggest fall trend prediction: *mac & cheese scents.* (And btw, please, do join me in making this expression happen.) I also discuss how Baccarat Rouge is a microcosm of of larger Internet behavior, specifically TikTok behavior, and more specifically, the current state of PerfumeTok. Plus, I share the scents I'll be wearing all fall long, some fun facts about me, my thoughts on aromatherapy, and how I display and organize my collection.   FRAGS MENTIONED: Thomas de Monaco Eau Coeur, MFK Baccarat Rouge 540, Snif Sweet Ash, Le Labo Santal 33, Chabaud Lait et Chocolat, Marissa Zappas Annabel’s Birthday Cake, Ateliers Des Ors Lune Feline, Commodity Velvet+, Citrus BatiKanga, Jo Malone Grapefruit, Penhaligon’s Juniper Sling, Chris Collins African Rooibos, Commodity Orris, Atelier Cafe Tuberosa, Diptyque Orpheon, Floris Platinum 22, Akro Dark, The Maker Wild, Christian Dior Bois D’Argent, Mila

Fragrance Agent Bart Schmidt is in the Perfume Room today! Don’t know what a fragrance agent is? You’ll learn in this episode! Bart breaks down every aspect of the process of creating a fragrance from ideation to getting the bottle into consumers' hands — a great listen if you’ve ever been curious about how to launch your own fragrance! Bart also shares what his the trends he thinks are here to stay and what’s to come, who the next Le Labos of the industry will be, and why indie brands continue to break the mold when it comes to fragrance. FRAGS MENTIONED: Penhaligon's Juniper Sling, Diptyque Do Son EDT, Tom Ford Black Orchid, YSL Opium, Le Labo Rose 31, Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio, 4711, Melanie Martinez Cry Baby, Le Labo Santal 33, MFK Baccarat Rouge 540, Hayley Kiyoko Hue, Armani Acqua Di Gio, Bleu de Chanel, Coco Madamoiselle, Roblé Clique, Chanel Antaess, Halston Z14, Aramis Devin, leVerden Bamboo Salt Body Lotion 20% OFF andreamaack.com: code 'perfumeroom20' FOLLOW BART: @agentfragrance FOL

Your fave candle creator, Sir Candle Man (Kudzi Chikumbu), is in the Perfume Room today! This ep has been a long time coming! Sir Candle Man and I discuss everything from his creative process for content creation, to the chance encounter in Paris that started it all, and obv, you guessed it the launch of his first-ever fragrance (in collab with L’Or de Seraphine) Soft Life! We discuss the meaning and inspiration behind Soft Life, why and how he created this candle, and of course, what it smells like. FRAGS MENTIONED: Givenchy MMW, Escentric Molecules Escentric 01, Miason Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire, Le Labo Santal 33, Gucci: 1921, A Song for The Rose, Tears from the Moon; Lancome Idole, Givenchy Indompte, Memo Sicilian Leather, Cire Trudon Bruma, Byredo Black Saffron, Dedcool Blonde 03, MFK 724, Diptyque Tam Dao, Escentric Molecules Molecule 01, Tom Ford Ebène Fumé, MFK Au 17, Vilhelm: Mango Skin, Morning Chess; Carrière Frères: Acacia, Absinthe; Rewind Moscow Mule, JHAG Not A Candle, PF Candle Pignon

Icelandic Artist and Niche Fragrance Founder Andrea Maack is in the Perfume Room today. While all of her fragrances are incredibly unique, they're united by a common otherworldly feel; today we discuss exactly what that feel is [Iceland]. We discuss her background as a visual artist, the interactive art exhibit that launched her fragrance career, the fragrance scene and  niche scents permeating the streets of Reykjavik, and what it means to have a 'Nordic aesthetic.' PLUS, ENJOY SPECIAL PERFUME ROOM DISCOUNT! Use code 'perfumeroom20' on andreamaack.com for 20% off any full bottle purchase! Plus, now through the end of August, any full bottle purchase comes with a free discovery set! FRAGS MENTIONED: Andrea Maack: Ceramic, Craft, Coven; Nasomatto Black Afgano, Byredo Blanche, Andrea Maack: Soft Tension, Commes des Garcons, Byredo, Frederic Malle, Andrea Maack: Entrance, Smart

Chris Collins, Founder of the niche, luxury, Black-owned fragrance brand Chris Collins (and casual former International Model) is in the Perfume Room today! We cover so much ground including the smell of hustle (yes, it has a smell), Chris Collins' little-known secret: he’s actually quite shy, why every fragrance brand needs a homebase, High School Chris (and what he smelled like), and how for better or worse, the most important thing a fragrance should do is provoke (which obv checks out, because Chris is—but of course—a Scorpio).  FRAGS MENTIONED: Escentric Molecules Molecule 01, Bleu de Chanel, Aesop Hwyl, Chris Collins: Citrus Grandis, Tokyo Blue, Harlem Nights, Danse Sauvage, Renaissance; Mugler Angel, Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel, Stetson, Angel for Men, Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, Calvin Klein Escape, CK Eternity, CK One, CK Be, Tommy for Men, Polo Sport, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, Dior Fahrenheit, Davidoff Cool Water, Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur FOLLOW: @worldofchriscollins SHOP: www.chris

This week I am joined by your fave fashion analyst/tastemaker Mandy Lee, AKA Old Loser in Brooklyn. With over 400k TikTok followers, Mandy has played a pivotal role in both setting and predicting so many trends, perhaps most notably, the ever-loved Indie Sleaze, which we obviously scent. From Cottagecore to Coquette, we also discuss the perfect fragrance for every trending e-aesthetic. And you knew it was coming; separately, Mandy has been very high on Perfumetok’s radar in the last month for a different reason— a viral video she made (and has since taken down) about vabbing. Yep, this is the vabbing episode. Since posting, Mandy has not spoken out about that video and the life it took on— UNTIL NOW. FRAGS MENTIONED: Glossier You, Chanel Chance, Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk, Under The Lemon Trees; Old Spice, Le Labo Bergamote 22, Essential Faith, Nemat Amber, Axe, Britney Spears Curious, Paris Hilton Tease, DKNY Be Delicious, Clinique Happy, ELdO Secretions Magnifiques, Akro Night, Mugler Angel, R

Breaking Beauty podcast co-hosts Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins are in the Perfume Room today! These two longtime friends and beauty editors tell the stories behind the breakthrough people, products, and moments shaping beauty history and swatch and spritz everything so you don't have to. Today we discuss the most coveted fragrances in their personal collections, how beauty editors select the fragrances they write about, a wild press trip that included a multi-course Mugler Angel-inspired menu, fragrance in the metaverse, and of course, the trends and fragrances exciting them most right now. Need more of this?! Listen to my episode on Breaking Beauty that airs tomorrow all about my thoughts on the most viral Internet fragrances! FRAGS MENTIONED: Chris Collins Citrus Grandis, Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa, Chris Collins African Rooibos, Le Labo The Matcha 26, Le Labo The Noir 29, Aspen Apothecary Dusk, Chanel Jersey, Terre D’Hermes, Penhaligon’s: Luna, Bluebell, Revenge of Lady Blanche; Liz Taylor

Egyptologist Dora Goldsmith is in the Perfume Room today! Dora is a PhD researcher at the Freie Universität Berlin who employs linguistics-based evidence to study and reconstruct the smells of ancient Egypt. You read that right; Dora doesn’t just study Egyptian scents, she brings them back to life(!) through perfect recreations of these ancient formulas. What did Cleopatra’s perfume smell like? Mummification? Deodorant? Hair Perfume? (Yes, hair perfume was a thing long before any of us started wearing it.) Dora knows and after today’s episode, so will you! FRAGS MENTIONED: Teo Cabanel Peau Salee Kierin Pier NY, Mugler Womanity, Vacation Inc, Jo Malone Salty Amber, Arquiste Sydney Rock Pool, Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Mugler Womanity FOLLOW DORA: @prof_dora EMAIL DORA TO ORDER HER SCENT KITS:  [email protected]

Hayley Kiyoko, AKA “Lesbian Jesus,” as her fans adoringly call her, is in the Perfume Room today! This multi-hyphenate pop-star, advocate, dancer, actress, producer, director, and ultimately queer *icon*, has added one more notch to her belt: perfume (which we obviously chat all about)! We discuss everything from the smells of her first crushes, to her newly-public relationship, to her horoscope sign and whether Hue (said newly launched fragrance) is indeed an Aries scent, and of course, we discuss her highly-anticipated second album, Panorama, which drops next Friday (!) MARK YOUR CALS & PREGAME THE ALBUM WITH THIS DELIGHTFUL CONVO 😘 FRAGS MENTIONED: Escentric Molecules: Escentric 02, Escentric 01, Molecule 01 + Iris, Escentric 04; DS & Durga Rose Atlantic, Snif Suganami, Chrisitan Dior Bois D'Argent, Goutal Etoile d'une Nuit, Hue Hayley Kiyoko, Kelloggs Corn Flakes®, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, D&G L’Imperatrice, VS Love Spell, Herbal Essences, Glow by JLo,  P.F. Candle Co. No. 35 Ojai Lavender

CHRISELLE LIM(!), Phlur Re-Founder, Bümo Co-Founder, mother, mega-influencer, Creative Director, and Rich Mom to 2.8M doting fans is in the Perfume Room today!! We discuss Missing Person—the Internet’s most wanted perfume (and its 200,000-person-long waitlist), the secret to great PR, the re-brand/launch/birth of both Chriselle and Phlur, and of course, Chriselle’s *Single* Rich Mom era—including her sexiest photoshoot yet 😏 FRAGS MENTIONED: Tocca Stella, Britney Spears Curious, Marissa Zappas Annabel’s Birthday Cake, Hanae Mori Butterfly EDT, Phlur: Apricot Privée, Missing Person, Not Your Baby, Phloria, Lost Cause, Ameline; Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy, Clinique Happy, CK One, Phlur: Missing Person, Not Your Baby FOLLOW: @chrisellelim @phlur SHOP: phlur.com 10% off LuckyScent purchases: 'pr10'

At long last, today's ep is the recording from Perfume Room LIVE (the one-year anniversary live show)!! Enjoy a snippet on trends of the past, present, and future from panelists Travaulya Wallace, Liz Renstrom (Basenote Bitch), and Dulma Altan, plus a full length interview with the Founder/Perfumer behind Kismet Olfactive, Shabnam Tavakol! Shaby and I discuss the path that led her to perfumery, what she actually learned in perfume school, the time she slept with a flower, and a phone call from Christopher Sheldrake that changed her life. PLUS enjoy a bonus cameo from MY MOM!  FRAGS MENTIONED: Revlon Enjoli, Jean Nate, Dana Canoe, 4711, Ambre Blends, Dry Idea, Clean Reserve Muguet & Skin, Kenzo Parfum D’Ete, Parfums de Marly Meliora, JHAG Not A Perfume, Frederic Malle Carnal Flower, Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad, Avon Skin So Soft, YSL Opium, BR 540, La Perla Possibilities, Malibu Musk, Gap: Dream, Grass, Heaven; Miss Dior, Miss Dior Cherie, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, SpiceBomb, Dior Sauvage, Curve for Men, SJP

In today’s installment of all the best people are fragheads, I am joined by the ultimate fraghead: the one, the only MARGARET CHO!!! A 5-time Grammy-nominated comedian, Emmy-nominated actor, activist, entrepreneur, musician and artist, Margaret Cho not only does it all, she does it all…smelling GOOD. Margaret has an extensive collection, immaculate taste, and lays her head on her pillow each night smelling like a character in an Edith Wharton novel. We discuss what makes a scent a *bed scent,* the appropriate time to wear Secretions Magnifiques, what her perfect fragrance would smell like, and the niche fragrance that's scentscaping her...cats' litter boxes. Still not over this episode. Won't ever be.  FRAGS MENTIONED: Celine Dion Spring in Paris, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, Estee Lauder Pleasures, Avon Haiku, Serge Lutens Filles en Aiguilles, Le Labo Petit Grain 21, Le Labo Santal 26, Figue 15, Le Labo Cedre 11, ELdO Secretions Magnifiques, Frederic Malle Portrait of A Lady, Vilhelm Poets of Berlin, Pres

If you’ve ever been curious about the perfume-lover to perfumer pipeline, that's exactly what today's ep is about. I am joined by Ashley Santiago, AKA Ashley in Paris, who is—you guessed it—a perfume-lover turned [classically-trained] perfumer. Currently, she’s an Apprentice Perfumer at Givaudan. And if you’re wondering how an Apprentice Perfumer differs from a regular perfumer (or a even a Master Perfumer for that matter), guess what? Ashley takes us through all the different ranks, what they mean and how and when one achieves them. We chat all things perfume school including how to get in, if it's worth it, what you actually learn, and so much more. If you've ever been curious about anything related to classical training, this ep, with Ashley in Paris (who FTR, came before Emily), is #foryou. FRAGS MENTIONED: Nasomatto Baraonda, Glossier you, Le Labo Santal 33, Le Labo The Noir 29, Kilian Roses on Ice, Custom MFK scent, MFK Oud Satin Mood, MFK Oud Silk Mood, JPG La Belle, B&BW, Lancome Miracle For

Boy Smells Founder Matthew Herman is in the Perfume Room today! A personal fave candle and fragrance line of mine, Boy Smells is an accessible, inclusive, cheeky, post-binary personal care brand that elevates your intimate world. What began as a messy kitchen experiment has become is an award-winning, global brand with beautifully complex scents developed by master perfumers. Matthew is a delight and is chockfull of fun stories including the time he drank Negronis with Kacey Musgraves in the Robertet offices. And if you’re not in the know, Genderless ≠ Genderful™, and in today’s episode, you’ll learn exactly what each means, and why they are different. FRAGS MENTIONED: Marissa Zappas, Boy Smells Hinoki Fantome, Byredo: Tulipe, No Man’s Land; Helmut Lang EDP, Nasomatto Baraonda, Maison D'Etto Noisette, Bastide Aix en Provence Neroli Lumiere, Sana Jardin Berber Blonde, Boy Smells: Hinoki Fantôme, Rose Load, Violet Ends; Polo Green, Caswell-Massey Greenbriar, Gap: Rain, Grass; The Body Shop Mango B

Beyonce and Jay-Z, Barack and Michelle, David and Victoria… LEV & ALINA. Today, I sit down with the ultimate power couple—The Maker Hotel & Fragrance Co-Founders, Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg. Business and life partners whose titles (past and present) span from Founders to Presidents to Hoteliers to Noses to Designers to Restauranteurs, are also the same duo behind Fresh Beauty. We discuss the intimacy and role  scent has played in their own relationship, the SOLE fragrance behind the Iron Curtain (and the one that secretly penetrated it), how their respective upbringings in the Soviet Union impacted their fragrance journey, and, of course, the story of The Maker Hotel — a hotel by and for fragrance enthusiasts complete with a dedicated fragrance library and an eponymous line of luxury perfumes and candles. FRAGS MENTIONED: Floris Platinum 22, Commodity Paper +, The Maker: Stag, Libertine, Wild, Naked; Miss Balmain, Red Moscow (Men’s & Women’s), Lancome Climat, Guerlain Vetiver, Paco Rabanne, Giv

Maison Crivelli Founder Thibaud Crivelli is in the Perfume Room this week! Thibaud shares the ethos behind ‘slow perfume,’ the thru-line of *shock* in all of his fragrances, tales of his travels around the world the scents that came from them, the multi-sensorial discovery kit and what's actually on those re-usable blotters (spoiler alert: it’s not just pretty patterns), the biggest compliment-getter of the collection (thus far ;)), and of course, what’s next. FRAGS MENTIONED: Maison Crivelli: Citrus Batikanga, Papyrus Moleculaire, Hibiscus Mahajad, Santal Volcanique, Papyrus Moleculaire, Lys Solaberg, Patchouli MagnetiK, Citrus BatiKanga, Armani Acqua di Gio, YSL Live Jazz, Hermes Terre d'Hermes, Dior Homme, Lancome Figues & Agrumes, Frederic Malle Iris Poudre, Nettuno Mendittorosa, Maison Crivelli: Iris Malikhan, Rose Saltifolia FOLLOW: @maisoncrivelli 10% off w/ code perfumeroom10: twistedlily.com WATCH PERFUME ROOM LIVE: https://caveat.nyc/event/perfume-room-live-5-21-2022/

Today I am joined by BROWN GIRL Jane Co-Founders Malaika Jones and Tai Beauchamp. BROWN GIRL Jane is Black women-owned, plant-based wellness line with everything from CBD gelees and serums to you guessed it… fragrance! What all of their products have in common is the they were specifically designed with the needs and wants of BIPOC women in mind. In this episode we discuss the inspiration behind the brand, the kismet story behind its founding, and of course… the most recent expansion into fragrance!  FRAGS MENTIONED Grace de Monaco Promenade Sur le Rocher, BROWN GIRL Jane: Lamu, Casablanca; Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, Byredo Oud Accord, BROWN GIRL Jane Baha’i, Creed, Bond No. 9, Issey Miyake, Dior Poison, Oil of Olay, VS Pear Glace, DKNY Cashmere Mist, By Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy, B&BW, Jean Paul Gaultier, Miss Dior, Chanel Chance FOLLOW: @itsbrowngirljane @taibeau @browngirlmalaika SHOP: www.browngirljane.com VOTE FOR TFF Awards: fragrance.org

Veteran beauty exec turned fragrance founder Michelle Feeney is in the Perfume Room today. Michelle's illustrious background in the industry spans everything from launching Creme de la Mer, spearheading the MAC AIDS initiative as the VP Communications, and later becoming the CEO of St Tropez. Today, she is the Founder and CEO of Floral Street, a fragrance brand known for its sustainable packaging and ingredients. Michelle and I chat about everything from her glam PR life in NYC in the 90s, the process of collaborating with renowned Master Perfumer Jerome Epinette, Floral Street’s expansion into the home space, how her family's wine business informed the brand's creative direction, and of course, the most memorable piece of advice she ever received… from Liza Minelli. FRAGS MENTIONED: Au Pays de la Fleur D'Oranger Neroli Blanc Intense, ALOF Freckled and Beautiful, PdM Oriana, By Kilian Love Don't Be Shy, Memo Sintra, Nobile 1942 Perdizione, Floral Street: Sunflower Pop, Black Lotus, Iris Goddess, Ylang Yla

Today’s episode is the best, and that’s my 100% objective take. We are joined by two of three co-founders behind Akro— multi-award-winning Master Perfumer Oliver Cresp, and his daughter/Co-Founder, Anaïs Cresp (the third founder who unfortunately could not join is Anaïs’ partner, Jack Miskelly). Akro is an incredible (and very new) niche brand that creates daring, polarizing, addicting fragrances inspired by everyday vices. We discuss the inspiration behind the line as well as the personal stories behind each fragrance, and Olivier explains the very nuanced difference between abstract versus figurative fragrances (he operates in the ‘figurative’). DW; we obviously discuss Angel and Olivier reveals how despite its mainstream popularity, it was actually one of the the first-ever *niche* fragrances. Olivier also defines his signature style within his diverse and prodigious portfolio. FRAGS MENTIONED: Akro: Ink, Dark, Awake, Haze; Mugler Angel, Akro: Malt, Smoke, Night, Malt, Ink; Guerlain Vetiver,

Today, world-renowned, award-winning Master Perfumer Alberto Morillas is in the Perfume Room! Alberto is the visionary (and nose) behind blockbuster fragrances you know and love like Estee Lauder Pleasures, Gucci Bloom, CK One, Versace Bright Crystal, Kenzo Flower, Lancome Miracle, Thierry Mugler Cologne, Marc Jacobs Daisy and Armani Acqua Di Gio… and there are hundreds more where that came from! In this episode, we talk mostly about his own personal pride and joy-- his candle and fine fragrance parfum d’excellence: Mizensir. We discuss how and where he sources inspiration, his creative process, what it’s like being in business with his family, his muses, the art and science of perfumery, and of course, Mizensir's newest launches: Vert Empire and Ambre Magique. FRAGS MENTIONED: Mizensir: Luxury, Vert Empire, Très Chère, Little Bianca, Ambre Magique; Kismet Olfactive: Tuberose Tantra, Nymphea, Wedding in Oaxaca, Nostalgia, Studio Scent; Mizensir Verveine Menthe, Mizensir White Rose, Cartier Must II Car

Wrestling Champion, Hall of Famer, and Producer Gail Kim is in the Perfume Room today. This episode is a little less perfume-centric than others, but there are so many parallels in both industries and if you've ever wondered anything about the behind the scenes of wrestling, today's ep is for you. We chat about everything from cultivating a wrestling persona, developing a signature move, the smells of Gail's celeb-chef husband Robert Irvine, as well as the bad ['f' and 'o'] words that need to be retired for good. FRAGS MENTIONED: Davidoff Cool Water, Kenneth Cole Vintage Black, Bleu de Chanel, Ralph Lauren Romance, Burberry, Akro Ink, Akro Malt, Mizensir Ambre Magique, Mizensir Vert Empire FOLLOW GAIL: @gailkimitsme TWISTED LILY DISCOVERY KIT: twistedlily.com/pages/emma-vernon SHOP MY DISCOUNTS: linktr.ee/emmavern

My quest for high quality, great-smelling fragrance that costs less than a SweetGreen salad is never-ending, and today I chat with Greta Pagel—the Fragrance Director of the brand I think does it best: Good Chemistry. Greta leads all fragrance development and strategy at Good Chemistry and ILLUME (including perfume, personal care, and home fragrance). We discuss what happened to some of our favorite discontinued gems (looking at you Brainiac)/ if they’ll ever come back, secrets notes, how Greta got into fragrance development professionally, the process of creating your fave mass-market scents, the newness that is Coco Blush, and what we can look forward to within the next year! FRAGS MENTIONED: The Maker Wild, The Maker Fire, West Third Lost California, Good Chemistry Brainiac, Baccarat Rouge 540, Mugler Angel, Byredo Lil Fleur, Jovan Patchouli Oil, Guerlain Vetiver, Coty Wild Musk, YSL Paris, Bleu de Chanel, CB I Hate Perfume Walking in the Air, Good Chemistry Wild Child, Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet, J

NY’s most creative, cult-fave sister-duo Susan Alexandra and Janie Korn are in the Perfume Room today! Susan is the creator of the ever-whimsical, kitschy Susan Alexandra brand — beloved for her colorful beaded bags, jewelry, and homeware (and celeb following), and Janie is known for her often-customizable, highly-destructible sculptures [read: candles] which are the perfect mix of nostalgic, cheeky, and off-kilter (and are also sold at the magical Susan Alexandra brick & mortar on 33 Orchard). Curious what kind of childhood led to this unparalleled level of creativity? Want to know if their fragrance tastes match their art? SAME. And today we'll find out from the person who knows them best: each other. FRAGS MENTIONED: Marissa Zappas Imperia La Divina, Frederic Malle French Lover, The Goddess Line Lakshmi, Frederic Malle Iris Poudree, Gap Om, Elizabeth Arden Sunflower, Mugler Angel, Armani Code, YSL Nu, YSL Opium, Hilde Soliani Fraaagola Saalaaata, Hilde Soliani Hot Milk, Marissa Zappas Annabel’s Birth

Kimberly Waters, Founder and Creative Director of MUSE Experiences, is in the Perfume Room today! Recently featured in the NYTimes, MUSE Experiences is Harlem’s only niche fragrance retailer, as well as the only fragrance retailer in the city to operate out of an actual home (on the parlor floor of Kim’s townhouse), and thus, the only perfume shop (that we know of) where, as Kim mentions, you can take shoes off upon entering! The coziest. Kim and I chat about her fragrance background prior to founding MUSE, the inspiration behind the concept, what happens during an appointment, how she navigates working where she lives, and the brands and fragrances she’s most excited about right now. FRAGS MENTIONED: Chabaud Lait et Chocolat, Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Banane, Affinessence Santal Basmati, Milano Fragranze Basilica, Hilde Soliani Hot Milk, Obvious Parfums Un Bois,  Atelier Vetiver Fatale, Prada Candy, Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum, Byredo Pulp, By Kilian, Nasomatto Narcotic Venus, Fleur des Fleurs Une Nui

Your Fave Fragrance Auntie, Funmi Monet, is in the Perfume Room! By day, Funmi is a licensed therapist and by night— a fragrance star. She's not just a fragrance content creator, she is a fragrance creator AND a content creator. In one short year on TikTok, Funmi has amassed well over 100K followers as well as launched her own fragrance, Exalté. UM, let that sink in for a sec. Funmi shares the fragrance she stopped a stranger for; the ones that get her stopped; her first, second and third date fragrance picks (hint: they are not the same); the inspiration for Exalté; and, PERFUMETOK — TAKE NOTES: Funmi talks everything from rates, to negotiating, to different ways to partner with brands, and ultimately, how to grow your brand and monetize your content. FRAGS MENTIONED: Kierin NY Pier NY, D.S. & Durga Bistro Waters, Maya Njie Tobak, Phlur Lost Cause, Oribe Cote D’Azur, Henry Rose Jake’s House, Henry Rose Smyth, Electimuss Mercurial Cashmere, Dior Oud Ispahan, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, MFK Baccarat Ro

Fabrice Croisé, Founder of Scents of Wood (TFF Fragrance Extraordinaire 2021 winner) is in the Perfume Room today! This revolutionary fragrance brand not only pays homage to trees and nature in every scent, it also flips the script on fragrance formulation. Rather than making the alcohol an invisible ingredient (as is par for the course), in Scents of Wood fragrances, it’s the star of the show; each fragrance is composed of organic alcohol that has been aged (and thus scented) in wooden barrels. Fabrice and I chat about what made him go this route (and how he then did it!), where he sources inspiration (*cough cough, wink wink:* this podcast), the collaboration process with his illustrious team of perfumers, and how NFTs may just be the future of fragrance. FRAGS MENTIONED: Scents of Wood Plum in Cognac, Billie Eilish Eilish, Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid, DS & Durga Durga, Regime des Fleurs Batsheva, Dedcool Fragrance 02, Regime Des Fleurs Falling Trees, Aesop Hwyl, Regime des Fleurs Little Flower, L

If you think your perfume collection is unrivaled, meet your rival, Josie Plumey. Not only is Josie an expert in fragrance retail, buying, and distribution, but with over 570 fragrances (inclusive of many rare vintage frags and formulations), she just may have the best personal collection in all of New York! We discuss what it means to be in the perfume distribution biz—Josie is currently the Sales & Community Manager at Kintessence, an exclusive US niche distributor—and Josie gives us the low-down on the scents, including her most prized possessions, that we NEED to know. Plus a word on phrases like ‘clean’ and ‘old lady.’ TL;DR, — stop. FRAGS MENTIONED: Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa, Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour, Teo Cabanel Je Ne Sais Quoi, Commodity Moss Expressive, Aspen Apothecary Dusk, Scents of Wood Neroli in Acacia, Les Liquides Imaginaires Bête Humaine, Les Liquides Imaginaires Dom Rosa, Gucci L’Arte di Gucci, Lanvin Arpege, Miss Dior, BDK Crème de Cuir, YSL Paris, Freder

Getting an inside look at what really goes down at a Fragrance house is rare, but this week, we’ve done it. I am so honored to be joined by Firmenich Perfumer Alexis Grugeon (creator of hit scents like Ariana Grande R.E.M. and Polo Sport Fresh) and Fragrance Development Manager Segolene Dewey (TFF Notables Class of 2022). You will learn about what they each do, how they work together (and apart), their backgrounds and educations that led them to where they are today, plus(!) we get a special, intimate look at 7 of Firmenich’s most iconic creations over the last thirty years including the personal stories, social contexts, and processes of how they were created. FRAGS MENTIONED: Glossier You, Aerin, Polo Sport Fresh Ralph Lauren, Hermès Vetiver Tonka, Dior Homme, Zegna Verdigris, Zegna Cyprium, Calvin Klein CKOne, Estee Lauder Pleasures, D&G Light Blue, Marc Jacobs Daisy, Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk, Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, Baccarat Rouge 540 FOLLOW OUR GUESTS: @firmenichfine @si

Sommelier and Creator of Legally Wined Michelle Chen is in the Perfume Room today. Not only is Michelle a Certified Somm under the Court of Master Sommeliers, she is also a lawyer in New York — a combo I trust with my life.  We discuss the ‘guilty pleasures’ of wine, sexism in the industry, how to figure out which wines you like and the descriptors you need to know to discover more, best affordable recs, where to start on your wine journey, and the most important preservation when it comes to wine: the ego. FRAGS/WINES MENTIONED: Bond No. 9 Scent of Peace, Eight & Bob Original, Diptyque L’Ombre Dans L’Eau, Diptyque Philosykos, Gentil, Gewurztraminer, Oregon Pinot, Gruner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, Nebbiolo, Chateau Cheval Blanc, Petrus, Kabinett Nahe, Vermentino, Chablis, Sancerre, Hügel Gentil, Trapiche Malbec, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Burgans Albarino, A Lisa Malbec, MFK Amyris Femme, Byredo Inflorescence, Parfum De Marly Meliora, Byredo Young Rose, Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land, Narciso

Today we are joined by The 7 Virtues Founder-Extraordinaire, Barb Stegemann. Barb is also a best-selling author, motivational speaker, one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, and has been a recipient of Ernst &Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year award. Her background prior to founding The 7 Virtues is a unique one, as it had nothing to do with fragrance. She discusses the inspiration behind and process of launching the brand, how she got it into Sephora, The 7 Virtues' much larger social mission (and success), why your vanilla fragrances *should* be browning, and the mantra that helps her achieve it all (one which I plan to frame above my bed), “Get mad, take a bath, have a nap.”  FRAGS MENTIONED: Frapin Laskarina, Diptyque Volutes, Ramon Monegal Cherry Musk, JusBox 14 Hour Dream, Akro Dark, Hermetica RoseFire, The 7 Virtues Orange Blossom, Dana Love’s Baby Soft, The 7 Virtues: Santal Vanille, Lotus Pear, Vanilla Woods, Grapefruit Lime, Patchouli Citrus, Vetiver Elemi, Rose Amber, Jasmine Neroli

Perfumer, Sommelier, Activist and Clairvoyant Yosh Han is in the Perfume Room today. Yosh has been at the forefront of decolonizing scent and her activism has led to major change in the industry; across the world, major stakeholders are officially re-classifying the o-word to amber (or ambré). We discuss why this change is necessary, the progress thus far, as well as how you (yes YOU!) can get involved. Yosh also vulnerably discusses a low point in her perfume journey including a time when she essentially lost her sense of smell, why vanilla is a low-hanging fruit, and of course the connection between clairvoyance, auras, and scent (which may or may not include a live aura reading). Oh and buckle up because I accidentally say creamy a lot; moist, you’re next! I also discuss the tragedy that is Atelier Cologne. FRAGS MENTIONED: Diptyque Volutes, Parfum de Marly Meliora, Juan M. Pérez Lime, Eau de Yosh: Ginger Ciao, Sompre Negra, Sottile 1.61, König, Atelier Cologne FOLLOW YOSH ON IG: @eaudeyosh @scent_fes

Annabel Gat — Senior Astrologer at VICE, author of The Astrology of Love & Sex and The Moon Sign Guide, and co-collaborator of the fragrance Annabel’s Birthday Cake — is in the Perfume Room today! We get the lowdown on Annabel's personal inspo behind this stunning scent, discuss the birth charts of your favorite fragrances, and, wait ok this one's wild: if you’ve been doing weird things with your perfume collection this past month (e.g., over/under-spraying, purging, mass acquisitions, licking your bottles (hehe kidding, just seeing if you’re still reading)) etc… you’re not alone, AND there’s an astrological explanation for it.  FRAGS MENTIONED: A Lab on Fire Freckled and Beautiful, Comptoir Sud Pacific Vanilla Coco, Marissa Zappas: The Sun Card, Annabel’s Birthday Cake; Diesel Plus Plus, Mugler Angel, Baccarat Rouge 540, Ariana Grande Cloud, Carthusia Terra Mia, Strangers Chokedee, Parfums MDCI Pêche Cardinal, Musti, Marissa Zappas Imperia La Divina FOLLOW ANNABEL: @annabelgat on all pla

@thenichesampler Valerie March, one of my favorite fragrance content creators, is in the Perfume Room today. By day, she explores bio-hazardous samples (she's currently getting her PhD in Tuberculosis research in Switzerland) and by evening, niche. Valerie shares the houses you NEED to know, her fragrance wardrobe theory and the five scents in her own collection that would make the cut, the molecule responsible for “old people smell,” her 2022 fragrance trend predictions, and — you will NEVER guess what her signature scent was prior to getting into niche. FRAGS MENTIONED: Abercrombie and Fitch Ellwood White Bergamot, Nemat Amber, Insurrection II Sport, MFK BR 540 Extrait, Les Liquides Imaginaries L’Ile Pourpre, Les Liquides Imaginaries Blanche Bête, Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, BR 540 EDP, Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg, Frederic Malle Carnal Flower, Atelier Des Ors Lune Feline, Roos & Roos Song for a Queen, Maison Crivelli Discovery kit, Parle Moi de Parfum discovery set, Revlon Pink Happiness,

CEO & Co-Founder of Otherland Abigail Cook Stone is in the Perfume Room today talking about the ethos behind all things Otherland: verve. Don’t know what that means? You’ll find out in this episode! She also shares the personal stories behind some of your favorite candles, the magical process of how each scent gets created, the time she showed up to her kick-off investor meeting with 3 pounds of clementines, why the first burn is the deepest, and the secret to being in business with her SO. Oh and did you know Otherland candles are seance-friendly? Booooooook. FRAGS MENTIONED: Giorgio Armani Privé Rose Alexandrie, Giorgio Armani Privé Rouge Malachite, Amouage Honour Woman, Gap Dream, Gap Heaven, Gap Grass, Otherland: Forest Veil, Rattan, Fallen Fir, Extra Hour, Stone Fruit, Match Point, Chandelier, Rattan, Daybed; Yankee Candle: Buttercream, Mocha Nut Latte, Clean Cotton; Tocca, Voluspa, Diptyque, Capri Blue Volcano Blue, Otherland: Cardamom Milk, Tomato Terrazzo, Berkshires Granola, Woodlands, Pomande

The President of The Fragrance Foundation, Linda Levy, is in the Perfume Room today! A beauty industry veteran and champion of change, Linda makes my list of top 10 fave people ever — and I’m in good company to feel this way; Frederic Malle has described Linda as the Lady…as in Portrait of a Lady. Yes, that one. We discuss all things Fragrance Foundation — who gets to be a member, its mission, what’s changing, the coveted awards, and so much more. Linda doesn’t shy away from her feelings on outdated industry practices and her vision for a more inclusive fragrant future. Also, have you ever wondered what the difference is between ‘niche’ v ‘indie’ or ‘luxury’ v. ‘prestige?’ Today you’ll find out. Plus I share a very exciting announcement!! FRAGS MENTIONED: Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Poudree, Penhaligon’s Revenge of Lady Blanche, Givenchy Copper Rouge 501, Cartier Rose, Givenchy L’Interdit Rouge, Bulgari Allegra Riva Solare, Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, Diptyque Orpheon, S

COMModity, your fav once-defunct brand, is back and *thriving* thanks to RE-Founder, Vicken Arslanian (who also happens to be the CEO and Founder of Europerfumes). In this ep, we discuss *why* COMModity, how an initially ignored LinkedIn message led to this lightning in a bottle (pun intended) opportunity, the new ScentSpace Exploration Kit, Vicken’s personal faves (and least faves), the draconian process of deciding which archived scents got the ax (cough cough: Orris), that time Vicken was the Cinderella of QVC, his $1.5M reminder to keep going, and most importantly, Vicken makes me a promise for which I need you all to bear witness. FRAGS MENTIONED: Atelier Iris Rebelle, Commodity: Orris, Paper, Rain, Nectar, Leather, Gold, Velvet, Paper Plus, Moss, Whiskey, Milk, Visari Fleurage, Gabar No II Ground, Diptyque Philosykos, BDK Gris Charnel, Lost Alice Masque Milano, Monsieur Balmain, Polo FOLLOW COMMODITY: @Commodity 10% OFF WITH CODE ‘perfumeroom10’ www.commodityfragrances.com FOLLOW THE POD: @perfume

It's *THE* big reveal. Musician and fellow fragrance lover Sasha Spielberg (AKA Buzzy Lee) is today’s guest and we vulnerably and generously REVEAL OUR FRAGRANTICA ALIASES (followed of course by dramatic readings of our most noteworthy reviews). Sasha shares the fragrance combo that gets her endless compliments—even from people who are triple-masked, her strict 3-month fragrance rule (and the subsequent one that changed it all), and why attaching memories to scents is not only method, but masochistic. You’re gonna wanna follow along with the ‘frags mentioned’ list for this one. ALSO!! Buzzy Lee is going on tour with Haim in 2022! Link below to check out dates and locations near you! FRAGS MENTIONED: 1509 Oil Matthias, Essential Faith, Riddle Oil,  Rosie by/ Rosie Jane, Ambre Blends, Kuumba Persian Garden, 1509 Sophia, 1509 Elisabeth, Arquiste Vacation Inc,  Balmain Ambre Gris, Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose, Kierin 10AM Flirt, Bond No. 9 For Her, MFK Amyris Femme, MFK Baccarat Rouge, Dior Poison, Ve

The legendary Charles Gross is today’s guest. With over 831K followers on TikTok alone, Charles has left an indelible mark on the Internet, covering everything from lifestyle, to fashion, to beauty… and he’s just getting started. He is as kind and warm as he is incisive, and first and foremost, he is a tastemaker (of course Charles was wearing Baccarat in like, Y2K, and of course his third word after 'Mama' and 'Dada' was 'Shalimar'). You’ll learn exactly what Charles smells like, what’s in the current rotation, his fave cheap thrill, his unwavering love for Flowerbomb, why Glossier You needs its own *TW,* and of course, the scent that got away. He also gets very candid about his journey as a creator and influencer, and how he’s navigated evolving as a person while being in the public eye. Plus Charles shares advice every content creator *NEEDS* to hear. FRAGS MENTIONED: Commodity Orris, The Harmonist Velvet Fire, Strangelove Silence the Sea, Vilhelm Dear Polly, Chanel No. 5,  BR 540, Strangelove

Today’s guests are THE ULTIMATE; I am joined by Jessica Matlin and Jenn Sullivan – the co-hosts of the award-winning beauty podcast, Fat Mascara. Jess and Jenn are true industry insiders; Jess is currently the Beauty Director at Harper’s Bazaar, and Jenn was most recently Beauty Director at Marie Claire. They are – on a personal and professional level – fragrance *obsessed* and in this hour, the three of us come together, freak out, and kindle some genuine BVE. (Don’t know what that is? Listen to find out.) The ep also entails a high-stakes game of Kill F*ck Marry, and the results will *amaze* you. Also, if you have not yet listened to my ep on Fat Mascara (ep 361) you must. FRAGS MENTIONED: Commodity Orris, Centauri Antheia, Atelier Silver Iris, Maison Margielia Lipstick On, Kierin Nitro Noir, O Boticário, Lancôme La Vie est Belle Légère, Debbie Gibson Electric Youth, B&BW Gingham, Creed Love in White, Todd Oldham for Women, Elizabeth Taylor Passion, Ellis Brooklyn Après, 06130 Matéo, Cent

Perfumer Marissa Zappas is in the Perfume Room today. She brings such a unique perspective as she operates as an independent perfumer, but has classical training from having been an apprentice to Givaudan's Senior Perfumer, Olivier Gillotin. We discuss her path to perfumery, what ‘niche’ means (or doesn’t) today, the scent of our parents' divorces, Marissa gives me a smell test, I smell civet for the first time(!), and we discuss her inspiration, process and collaboration  behind two of her most popular scents, Flaming Creature and Annabel’s Birthday Cake (if you're still reading this, go order samples, or honestly FBs now, you won't regret, xo). My SOTD is Annabel's Birthday Cake and my perfume juice is on PdM Oriana. FRAGS MENTIONED: Alghabra Bospohorous Pearl, Kierin NY Pier NY, Milano Fragranze Naviglio, Plume Impression Que Tal, Amouage Epic Woman, Parfum de Marly Oriana, By Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy,  Marissa Zappas Annabel’s Birthday Cake, Bois 1920 Oro Rosso,  Parfum de Marly Meliora,

Yes you read that correctly. In today’s ep, I am joined by perfumer, olfactive artist, and DJ, Maxwell Williams. We discuss what anal actually smells like (spoiler alert: he created a perfume inspired by the deed), why anal is (in fact) for everyone, the appeal of animalic scents, Fragrantica trolls and we why secretly love them, and how human sex pheromones are not a thing… yet. Maxwell discusses how getting in touch with himself helped him cultivate his sense of smell and vice versa, and how for him, fragrance is an expression of extroversion. I also take the audience on a rollercoaster of my tumultuous relationship with Abercrombie & Fitch. Basically, we cum full circle. FRAGS MENTIONED: Abercrombie & Fitch Ellwood White Bergamot, Nemat Egyptian Musk, Kuumba Made Egyptian Musk, Nemat Amber, UFO Anal, ELdO Secretions Magnifiques, Agent Provocateur, Paris Hilton Eau de Parfum, Pure Instincts Oil, UFO Parfums Literalvolcano, Coty Aspen, Ralp Lauren Polo Sport, Drakkar Noir, Hugo Boss UFO PARFUMS: Follow

Today we are joined by Mona Maine de Biran – the creator/founder of one of my absolute favorite niche houses ever, Kierin NYC. And spoiler alert, I've also been pronouncing "Kierin" wrong this entire time. We discuss the inception and journey of this fragrance house – known for its unique, high quality, affordable, cruelty-free, vegan fragrances. We also talk about Mona's process of working in tandem with the perfumers (Jerome Epinette and Mathieu Nardin), as well as the inspirations and stories behind each scent. SHOP KIERIN: kierin-nyc.com DISCOUNT CODE: ‘EDEAL’ (Buy 1 get 1 50% off OR get 25% off) FRAGS MENTIONED: Alghabra Bosphorous Pearl, Parfum de Marly Delina, Kierin: Rose Ink, Nitro Noir, 10am Flirt, Sunday Brunch, Santal Sky, Pier NY; Dana Love’s Baby Soft, CK Obsession LET'S CHAT ON IG: @perfumeroompod CHECK OUT MY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: www.shorturl.at/hyEH5 LET'S FIND YOUR NEXT SCENT! https://shoplist.us/emmavernon/consults

Hilarious comedian and content creator Lauren Servideo is in the Perfume Room today!! You may know her as Anubis— your fave vapid 400-year-old vampire, or the greeter at Brandy Melville; maybe Ethan’s Mom or Victoria. What you might not know however, is that Lauren is a fellow fraghead, with an extensive collection. In this ep, Lauren takes us through her personal favorites, her first fragrances, she scents all her characters, and speaking of…guess what? Anubis has her own scent coming out just in time for the holidays. As of Cyber Monday, at the link below, you can smell like New York’s It-Nosferatu. PLUS, there's special surprise in the ep you won't want to miss... FOLLOW LAUREN: @servideo SHOP ANUBIS BY ANUBIS BOOK LAUREN ON CAMEO FRAGS MENTIONED: Marissa Zappas Flaming Creature, The Row R, O, & W, Atelier Jasmin Angelique, Nuxe Prodigieux, Arquiste Vacation Inc., Bobbi Brown Beach, Burnin’ For You Mojave Daydream, L’Artisan Parfumeur Bana Banana, Halston, Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, D

Ashley Hosmer is a beloved content creator known not just for her amazing eye for interior design, but for her nose for candles as well. In this episode, we discuss what Ashley's home smells like, how she went from a candle lover to tastemaker, plus Ashley gives us the low-down on all the candle jargon you need to know (by the end of this episode, you'll be casually weaving words like 'tunnel,' 'throw,' and 'vessel' into your everyday conversations). We talk best affordable candles, what makes a candle ‘high quality’ and what that typically costs, overrated brands, the scents (perfumes included) we just can’t quit, the ultimate cool-girl smell, the Dehv/Ouai controversy (IYKYK), plus Ashley waxes poetic (don't @ me about these candle puns) on her top 3 burns of all time. FOLLOW ASHLEY: IG: @ashleyhosmer // TT: @ashley.hosmer SHOP HER DISCOUNTS: https://linktr.ee/ashleyhosmer CHECK OUT THE INFAMOUS GOOGLE DOC: shorturl.at/fjABL CANDLES MENTIONED: Cire Trudon, P.F. Candle Co., Norden Ojai, Overose Nudes

Spoiler alert: it's ambroxan! JK, lol. Though we cannot confirm (nor deny) that such a thing exists, in today's episode, Content Creator John Gonzalez (a TikToker with over 240K followers) reveals his behind-the-scenes method and criteria for creating content. Truly, it is the closest thing I’ve heard to a foolproof formula. We also discuss John’s foray into creating fragrances, the biz of content creation, how TikTok essentially fosters/promotes plagiarism, and how we love dupes (except when those dupes are people). Follow John: IG: @johngnzz // TT: @johngnzz FRAGS MENTIONED: Parle Moi de Parfums Papyrus Oud, Vilhelm Morning Chess, Gucci Pour Homme, Maison Margiela By the Fireplace, Pierre Balmain Carbone de Balmain,  Moschino Toy Boy, Estee Lauder Intuition, Diesel Plus Plus, Kayali Vanilla | 28, Ermenegildo Zegna Indonesian Oud, Commodity Book, D.S. & Durga Handbook for the Recently Deceased, Heretic Dirty Coconut, Heretic Dirty Grass, BR 540, Polo Green, Le Labo Another 13, Armani Acqua di Gio, Be

David and Kavi Moltz, the husband and wife duo behind D.S. & Durga, join me in today’s episode! David is the perfumer, and Kavi is the brains behind the brand’s modern aesthetic and packaging. We talk about the origins of D.S. & Durga, which scents they’re personally wearing most, David’s process and inspiration for creating the photo-realistic scents D.S. & Durga is so well-known for (including the origin story behind the infamous Cowboy Grass), the pop-culture phenomenons inspiring them most right now, and how it’s about damn time the Festival of Lights holiday [Hanukkah] had its own scented candle. SHOP : www.dsanddurga.com FOLLOW: @dsanddurga LISTEN TO DAVID'S MUSIC ON SPOTIFY: Hiko Men FRAGS MENTIONED: Durga, St. Vetyver, Amber Teutonic, Burning Barbershop, Tuberose Myrrhder, Breakfast Leipzig, Breakfast Highlands, Concrete After Lightning, Rose Atlantic, Bowmakers, Radio Bombay, My Indian Childhood, Portable Fireplace, ’85 Diesel, Tomb of Eagles, Prime Chanukah, Notorious Oud, Cowboy Grass

If hearing the words Malibu Musk, Pear Glace, Cucumber Melon, Country Apple, and Sun-Ripened Raspberry make you feel some type of way, this episode is for you. Base Note Bitch is the IG account unlocking your happiest and cringiest scent memories alike. Through her quippy photography and descriptions, Liz Renstrom, the mastermind behind it all -- perfectly encapsulates the people, time, and places of these nostalgic fragrances. In this ep, we discuss how the 90s and early-aughts were the *American Pie generation,* and thus every teen scent was subsequently created/worn with one goal [getting laid], what edible perfumes actually taste like (*cough cough* looking at you Jessica Simpson Dessert), the '90s canons that would still be hits today and our memories associated with them, horse girl frags ~n OtHeR TinGz~, how Limited Too is the OG Brandi Melville, how to actually find legitimate vintage fragrances on the Internet, what makes a perfume smell like sex, the art of *dabbing,* and I smell Secretions Magnif

Created by Maiya Gaint, Black Girls Smell Good is an online community that rolls 115K members deep (across platforms) for Black women to share, obsess, and learn about all things fragrance. In this ep, I am joined by Maiya herself and WOW, it’s a juicy one. Having previously spent time in beauty retail as both a sales associate and educator, Maiya spills the secrets on the behind-the-scenes of department store beauty departments. Spoiler alert: there’s a reason you're guided towards certain fragrances and not others. We also discuss how Cloud is NOT a dupe for BR 540, the weird Internet obsession over the latter, how Maiya got into fragrance, her inspiration for creating BGSG, her first date perfume picks, the art of ASMR in fragrance reviews, Rihanna’s Fenty fragrance, and the fine line between collecting vs. hoarding (hard to say where we fall on that one), and Maiya reveals her current relationship status… with her perfumes ;) FRAGS MENTIONED: Fragrance Du Bois NY 5th Ave, Penhaligon’s Cairo, Th

Just in time to kick off the witchiest month of the year, we are joined by fellow October lover and High Priestess, Alex Caiola. Alex is an intuitive, astrologer and reader of the Tarot. We discuss getting signs from deceased loved ones in the form of smells, getting married when Mercury is in Retrograde (bc Alex is!), I give Alex a wedding scent consultation, and she reads my birth chart and tarot, live on the pod. It’s so fun and I’m obsessed with her and you will be too. BOOK A READING WITH ALEX: www.highpriestessofbrooklyn.com IG: @highpriestessofbrooklyn TT: highpriestessbk FRAGS MENTIONED IN OPENING: Body Shop White Musk, Body Shop Black Musk, Body Shop White Musk Lover, CK Eternity Intense, Maison Margiela Lipstick On, Kierin NY Pier NY (code EMMAV fro 10% off), Bottega Veneta, Dior Homme 2011 version,  Masque Milano L’Attesa, Atelier Camelia Intrepide, DedCool Blonde 03, Byredo Black Saffron FRAGS MENTIONED IN INTERVIEW: ELdO Jasmin et Cigarette, Oribe Cote d’Azur, Gucci Rush, D&G L’Imper

I feel like I am leaking the sacred, secret family recipe — this is where I get my perfume knowledge! You all wonder how I know so much — well it’s passion, curiosity, research and… courses with Tami and Kathryn! Learn from this BFF industry insider duo about how fragrances are developed, why we need to show more respect for toilet bowl cleaning products, our shared love for orris, their favorite fragrances, the perfume secret that will keep your perfumes from expiring, and coolest of all — they give me and Perfume Room editor Wyatt Peake (yes, this is the episode where you all meet Wyatt!) a behind-the scenes tour of their scent studio. It’s *Show and Smell* baby. We're smelling raw ingredients and giving you our unfiltered thoughts.  And perhaps, most importantly, we settle once and for all how neroli is pronounced! FOLLOW SERENDIPITEE:  @serendipitee_nyc  www.serendipiteenyc.com  FRAGS MENTIONED:  Guerlain Shalimar, Laura Mercier Vanilla, Bulgari Au Thé Blanc, D&G Light Blue, Ralph Laur

OH MON DIEU. Today we are joined by perfume icon, entrepreneur, influencer, Co-Founder of Huda Beauty, and Founder of Kayali Fragrances(!), Mona Kattan. Mona educates us on the art of layering fragrance, reveals her favorite Kayali fragrance and layering combos, and of course gives us the behind-the-scenes of all your favorite Kayali perfumes including the latest 2021 release: Invite Only Amber | 23 😍 Mona also shares her personal journey of how she got to where she is today with some fun personal scent stories and life lessons along the way. FRAGS MENTIONED: Kayali (entire line!) Liz Claiborne Curve, Lancome Oui, Micallef, Escada Magnestism FOLLOW MONA: @monakattan @kayali SHOP KAYALI: hudabeauty.com FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: IG: @perfumeroompod @emmvern // TT: @emma_vern

Wouldn't you know it-- today is World Smell and Taste Day, and to pay it proper homage, we're joined by the incredible Aromatherapist/Smell Trainer, and host of An Aromatic Life podcast, Frauke Galia. Frauke explains what smell training is and how it works, we discuss the ugly step-sisters anosmia and parosmia, how LAVENDER IS A LIE!! (ok I'm *somewhat* pushing my own agenda here), how the term 'aromatherapy' has been dragged by MLM girlies you went to HS with, and how you can incorporate scent into your everyday life to heighten levels of overall well-being. FRAGS MENTIONED: The Zoo Everlasting, Raymond Matts Maiaday FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: IG: @perfumeroompod @emmvern // TT: @emma_vern

In this ep, I am joined by astrologer, reader of the Tarot, and host of The Luminaries podcast, David Odyssey. We talk about the scents each zodiac sign *should* be wearing, traveling to the fifth dimension, the birth charts of your fave (and least fave) perfume-line-having celebrities, our own Big 3 and corresponding scent preferences, and why you MUST AVOID Washington Square Park at all costs. FRAGS MENTIONED: Witch Oils from Flower Power, Apotheke Rose Bud Oud Candle, Boy Smells Rose Load, Penhaligon's Cairo, Carolina Herrera 212, Escentric Molecules, Tom Ford Lost Cherry, Adam Levine, Fenty, Kierin NYC Rose Ink, Paco Rabanne, CK1, Joop Homme, CK Summer, Dior Sauvage, Baccarat Rouge 540, Creed Aventus, JHAG Not A Perfume, Byredo Gypsy Water, Bleu de Chanel, Le Labo Santal 33, D&G Light Blue, Mugler Alien, YSL Black Opium, TF Black Orchid FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: IG: @perfumeroompod @emmvern // TT: @emma_vern

You're gonna wanna take notes for this one bb. This ep is my first-ever solo where I answer all the questions I get asked from you guys most frequently! I share my favorite affordable frags, fall scents, transitional/year-round scents, colognes, and other beauty products. I also reveal my current full bottle wish list No stone is unturned, or juice unsprayed in this *JuIcY* tell-all. FRAGS MENTIONED: Atelier Jasmin Angelique, DKNY Be Delicious, Escada Ibiza Hippie, Nemat Amber, Ambre Blends Ambre, Good Chemistry- Brainiac, Wild Child, Copper Canyon, Solar Jasmine, Pacifica Blood Orange, Nemat Amber, Nemat Sandal Wood, Korres Cashmere Kumquat, Korres Apothecary Wild Rose, Atelier Cafe Tuberosa, BDK Gris Charnel, Diptyque Orhpeon, Le Labo Bergamote 22, Commodity Orris, Kilian Angel's Share, Versace Crystal Noir, Byredo Sundaze, ELdO I Am Trash, Chloe Nomade, Byredo Rose Noir, Jo Malone Grapefruit, Robert Piguet Fracas, Estee Lauder Youth Dew, Ralph Lauren Polo line, Tumi Awaken, Rosie by Rosie Jane, Guerlain V

Listen to me fangirl for an hour straight with the nose behind every major fragrance from your childhood: Ann Gottlieb. Ann is as much of a pioneer as she is an institution in the fragrance industry. She is the nose behind fragrance canons like Axe, J’Adore Dior, Marc Jacobs Daisy, Carolina Herrera 212, all of the Calvin Klein fragrances, and honestly, I’m just scratching the surface. Her fragrances range from everything from fine fragrance to body care to home fragrance and more. If you can smell it, she can scent it. In this episode, we discuss the rise of edible fragrances, the vision behind Axe, why J’Adore Dior wouldn’t be created today, the difference in style between French fragrances versus American ones, Ann’s relationship with and tutelage under Estée Lauder, how I need to stop trying to make Giorgio happen, new innovations and trends in fragrance, how Ann got started in this industry and what her advice is to those looking to follow in her footsteps. Trust me: this is an episode you don

After a brief summer hiatus, Perfume Room is back and this week we have 4AM Skin co-founders and self-proclaimed skinimalists, Sabrina Sadeghian (@sabsade) and Jade Beguelin (@jadebeguelin). Hear from these guru influencers about which ingredients you actually need in your skincare routine, how they boiled down the benefits of a 12-step routine into 2 simple products, the science behind 4AM Skin, and oh, spoiler alert, your computer and phone screens are aging you so, Stop. Reading. This. Now. JK, phone addicts 4eva. GET 15% off 4AMSKIN WITH CODE 'PERFUMEROOM' 4amskin.com @4amskin GET 10% OFF TWISTED LILY WITH CODE 'perfumeroom10' twistedlily.com FRAGS MENTIONED: Marc Jacobs Decadence, Victoria's Secret Cherry Blossom Body Mist, Givenchy Oud, Byredo Black Saffron, Maison Margiela Jazz Club, Maison Margiela Beach Walk, Gisou Honey Hair Perfume, Valentino Donna Born In Roma, Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede, Cartier So Pretty, DedCool Blonde 03, Penhaligon's Cairo and Tom Ford F*cking Fabulous FOLLOW PERFUME R

In this episode, I am joined by fellow Perfume TikToker Emelia O'Toole (@ProfessorPerfume)! Emelia and I try to guess each other's big 3 astrological signs (we're both wrong, lol), and then get into a deep discussion of how much our scent tastes are correlated to our astrological signs & Myers Briggs types. We give each other some new recs, talk about the scents that changed our lives, discuss how our tastes have evolved over time, and overall, I listen in awe as Emelia tells me her life story (which may or may not have been written by Sally Rooney). FOLLOW: TT @professorperfume // IG @professor.perfume FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: TT @emma_vern // IG @ perfumeroompod // IG @emmavern FRAGS MENTIONED: MFK Amyris Femme, Montale Iris So Intense, Mugler Aura, Tocca Bianca, Dedcool Red Dakota, Etat Libre You or Someone Like You, Boy Smells Tantrum, MFK Baccarat Rouge 540, Ariana Grande Cloud, Le Labo Santal 33, Etat Libre Secretions Magnifiques, Immortal Perfumes Pemberley, Maison Matine, Initio Rehab, Guerlain Aqua Alleg

In this episode, I chat with Rosie Johnston (aka the Rosie behind by/ Rosie Jane)! We divulge our mutual love of white musk and chat about the inspiration behind each of the seven frags in her line, as well as some of her inspiration for future scents. We also discuss the smells of Rosie's childhood in Australia, what it really means to be a 'clean fragrance,' and of course, because I have zero self-control, I show Rosie my Aussie accent. SHOP: www.byrosiejane.com FOLLOW: @byrosiejane FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: IG @perfumeroompod FOLLOW EMMA: IG @emmavern // TT @emma_vern

Aspen Apothecary is a brand new indie perfume line that combines fragrance and function. How? Because their scents are not only conscious, vegan, and sustainable; they are CBD-INFUSED. The founders say it won’t make you high, but I beg to differ ;) (jk, lol). But for real, their fragrances are not only amazing-smelling, but super calming, and thus, we love. In this episode, I chat with Co-Founder Keta Burke-Williams about her and her sister Kaja’s inspiration, motivation, the process behind creating Aspen Apothecary, the role of CBD in their fragrances, and their advice for anyone who wants to follow in their footsteps. And you know we got Perfume Room listeners that exclusive discount code. SHOP: www.aspen-apothecary.com EXCLUSIVE 10% DISCOUNT: code 'perfumeroom10' FOLLOW: @aspen.apothecary FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: IG @perfumeroompod @emmavern // TT @emma_vern

In this episode, we are joined by Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli (!!!). In addition to being an Iron Chef, a judge on Chopped, the host of Supermarket Stakeout, and the Executive Chef of Butter, Alex is also an avid perfume lover. Alex reveals the fragrance she buys in bulk, the one she can't stand, her favorite smells, strongest scent memories, her philosophy of ‘smell THEN tell’, and how her experience as a chef has influenced how she experiences fragrance. Alex's scent descriptions are the ASMR you didn't know you needed. I also give my top 10 scents of the month, and for the Perfume 101, I explain what animalic scents are. FOLLOW ALEX: @guarnaschelli FOLLOW EMMA: IG @emmavern @perfumeroompod // TikTok @emma_vern KORRES 20% discount code: PERFUMEROOM20 FRAGS MENTIONED: Laura Mercier Creme de Pistache, Stella McCartney Stella, Chanel Egoiste, Dior Feve Delicieuse, Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum, Kilian Angels’ Share JUNE TOP 10 ROUND-UP: Atelier Cafe Tuberosa, Masque Milano Lost Alice, Serge Lutens J

In this episode, I chat with Fur Co-Founders and lifelong BFFs Laura Schubert and Lillian Tung. Fur is a hair grooming company that caters to every part of the body, for every body (& every haircare routine). We chat about stigmas and media narratives surrounding how private parts should look and smell, our own trials and tribulations surrounding pubic hair grooming and aftercare, and how Fur is challenging the status quo. We also discuss Fur’s origins and evolution, the very intentional scents of Fur products, and Laura and Lillian’s dynamic as best friend co-founders. FOLLOW FUR/LILLIAN & LAURA: @fur_you //@_lauraschubert @lilliantung FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: TikTok @emma_vern // IG @emmavern & @perfumeroompod GET A PERSONAL PERFUME CONSULT W/ EMMA: heyhero.com/influencer/Emma-vernon

In this episode, I help comedian, actor, and TikTok superstar Jake Cornell find his new signature scent. Jake was Perfume Room’s first-ever IRL guest(!), so we had the pleasure of testing out 15 different contenders (and giving our unfiltered thoughts about each of them) IRL. If you enjoy how I describe fragrance, wait till you hear Jake. In Perfume 101, I explain the difference between 'clean' versus 'natural' fragrances. And duh, at the end of the episode, Jake walks away with a new signature scent! FOLLOW JAKE: @jakewcornell on all platforms FOLLOW EMMA: IG @emmavern @perfumeroompod // TikTok @emma_vern KORRES 20% discount code: PERFUMEROOM20 FRAGS MENTIONED (IN ORDER OF SMELLING): Boy Smells Violet Ends, Boy Smells Rose Load, Boy Smells Suede Pony, Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule, Creed Aventus Cologne, Diptyque Tempo, Oil Perfumery’s Black Afgano impression, Serge Lutens L’eau D’armoire, Le Labo The Noir 29, Commodity Book (the one we describe as dill), Byredo Oud Immortal, Diptyque Orpheon

In this episode, I chat with one of my best friends — astrology and beauty expert, and also my COUSIN(!), Lauren Rubin! Lauren discusses losing and gaining back her smell due to Covid and how it’s impacted her perfume taste, what she currently wears, and her identity crisis with only liking fragrances she doesn’t feel match her outward identity. I give Lauren some new scent reccos, and we talk about, um, feet. IG: @emmavern @perfumeroompod TikTok: @emma_vern KORRES 20% discount code: PERFUMEROOM20 FRAGS MENTIONED: Montale Intense Cafe, Mancera Roses Vanille, Fragrance Du Bois NY 5th Ave, Hanae Mori Hanae Mori, Chanel Allure, Pink Sugar Aquolina, Myth Brooklyn Ellis, Pirette, Hermes, YSL Mon Paris, Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy, Vilhelm Mango Skin, Oakcha Sorcery, Axe, Hermes Eau D’Orange Verte

In this episode, I talk to musician & fragrance content creator Justin Copeland of the popular fragrance YouTube channel, 'Stay Fresh Productions.' Justin gives his top 5 colognes for life and for date night, assesses and advises which colognes my boyfriend should add to his collection, talks about his experience as a synesthete and which colors he can smell, & I tell him his aura (because, you know, I think I'm psychic or whatever). We talk weird DMs, the fragrance creator community, working with brands, his favorite perfumes for women, and *cue airhorns,* the fragrance that Justin just launched in collaboration with Zaharoff!!! FOLLOW JUSTIN: @stayfreshproductions BUY HIS COLOGNE: www.worldofzaharoff.com (Brass & Soul) FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @perfumeroompod @emmavern (IG) // @emma_vern (TikTok) FRAGS MENTIONED: Parfum de Marly Percival, Dolce & Gabbana The One EDP, Penhaligon's Halfeti Cedar, Cartier Declaration D'Un Soir, Guerlain L'Homme Ideal EDP, Prada Luna Rossa Carbon, Roja Parfums Danger Po

In this episode, I talk to 27-year-old DedCool founder and perfumer Carina Chaz. We discuss her favorite fragrances (DedCool and *gasp* non-DedCool), the DedCool scent that Miley Cyrus wears, how Carina got her line into Barney’s (pour one out), Millennials vs. Gen Z, her perfume-wearing habits, and her process and motivation for creating honestly, one of the coolest perfume companies in the game! USE CODE 'COOL15' TO GET 15% OFF ANY DEDCOOL PURCHASE FOLLOW DEDCOOL/CARINA: @dedcool on all platforms//@carinachaz on IG FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @emma_vern on TikTok // @emmavern // @perfumeroompod on IG GET A PERSONAL PERFUME CONSULT W/ EMMA: heyhero.com/influencer/Emma-vernon

In this episode, I chat with Thin Wild Mercury perfumer and founder Cathleen Cardinali! Cathleen is a self-taught, indie perfumer whose first collection, titled, “The Los Angeles Collection” has had incredible success, and includes unique unisex fragrances evocative of different iconic LA neighborhoods and spots. And surprise: we get a bonus cameo from TWM’s co-founder, creative director, and Cathleen’s fiance (!), Anthony Polcino. We talk about how they source inspiration for their fragrances and packaging, their backgrounds prior to perfume, what it’s like being in business with your SO, some juicy reveals on the upcoming New York collection, and how they transitioned Thin Wild Mercury into a full-time business. And you best believe, we got Perfume Room listeners that sweet, sweet discount code. Also, today's Perfume 101 is all about skin scents! DISCOUNT CODE: Use code "perfumeroom" at checkout for free shipping on all orders! (Limit one per customer; US shipping only) WEBSITE: www.shopt

Welcome to the Perfume Room - a pod for the perfume-obsessed and perfume-curious. Hosted by matchmaker, comedian, and perfume advisor Emma Vernon, Perfume Room explores life and love from the fifth sense. Premieres May 18, 2021 Subscribe now so you don't miss the first episode! Instagram: @PerfumeRoomPod @EmmaVern TikTok: @Emma_Vern