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On The Scent is the podcast destination for anyone fascinated by fragrance (or keen to learn more) – a place where perfume snobbery is stripped away, and fragrance is accessible...
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On The Scent is the podcast destination for anyone fascinated by fragrance (or keen to learn more) – a place where perfume snobbery is stripped away, and fragrance is accessible to all.
What began as a monthly sniff-in on the Outspoken Beauty Podcast soon became so popular in its own right (and with so many listeners sending in questions and asking for more) that On the Scent just had to go weekly - this time on its own perfumed platform!
Encompassing everything from icons and all-time classics to what’s new on the high street to the more ‘niche’ indie brands; Beauty broadcaster and columnist Nicola Bonn and award-winning fragrance journalist and expert Suzy Nightingale give personalised perfume prescriptions, describe fragrances in such an intoxicating way you can almost smell them and help navigate the thousands of scents out there to find the truly incredible ones. Also expect interviews with well-known figures, delving into their favourite scents of all time and opportunities to get to know some of the most exciting perfumers in the world.
Whether you’ve a collection of 500+ or are just starting on your scent journey, olfactory obsessives Nicola & Suzy are on a mission to find you fragrances that don’t simply smell good, but will re-connect you to long forgotten memories, engage your emotions and very likely blow your mind.
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What began as a monthly sniff-in on the Outspoken Beauty Podcast soon became so popular in its own right (and with so many listeners sending in questions and asking for more) that On the Scent just had to go weekly - this time on its own perfumed platform!
Encompassing everything from icons and all-time classics to what’s new on the high street to the more ‘niche’ indie brands; Beauty broadcaster and columnist Nicola Bonn and award-winning fragrance journalist and expert Suzy Nightingale give personalised perfume prescriptions, describe fragrances in such an intoxicating way you can almost smell them and help navigate the thousands of scents out there to find the truly incredible ones. Also expect interviews with well-known figures, delving into their favourite scents of all time and opportunities to get to know some of the most exciting perfumers in the world.
Whether you’ve a collection of 500+ or are just starting on your scent journey, olfactory obsessives Nicola & Suzy are on a mission to find you fragrances that don’t simply smell good, but will re-connect you to long forgotten memories, engage your emotions and very likely blow your mind.
On The Scent
On The Scent
18 SEP 2024 · Suzy’s just flown in from Florence, where she attended @pittifragranze, meanwhile Nicola’s been attending some launches and trying new scents closer to home, so there’s a whole host of exciting new launches and what we’ve been wearing to discuss here! PLUS there’s the tale of a wonderful fragrant friendship that’s blossomed across the world between two of the podcast listeners – Delia & Emily – who are right now meeting in France for the first time, on a perfume safari holiday; and a #perfumeprescription for another listener who’s mourning the loss of a signature fragrance and wants suggestions for a new scent.
On this episode we discuss...
@pittifragranze (brief overview – full de-brief next time!)
@givenchybeauty L’interdit Absolu
@ormondejayne Bukhara Ormonde Jayne Kasmir[Both available in three sizes: the signature 88ml, the portable 10ml (£35), and in the 4x10ml collection.]
@diptyque Les Essences de Diptyque: Corail Oscuro, Lilyphéa, Lunamaris Rose, RocheBois Corsé
@maisonfranciskurkdjian APOM
@memo.paris Indian Leather
Memo Paris Sherwood
@jusboxperfumes 54 Perfume Prescription for Hannah:
@experimentalperfumeclub Rose Rhubarb [with] Experimental Perfume Club Amber Iris
@kayali Vanilla | 28[with] Kayali Déjà Vu White Flower | 57
11 SEP 2024 · This episode is in collaboration with Marc-Antoine Barrois
In this episode of On the Scent podcast, Suzy and Nicola sit down with @marcantoinebarrois - couturier turned fragrance house founder - for an intimate conversation recorded at the Piccadilly Arcade boutique (just before the sold-out live event!) The discussion delves into Marc-Antoine's journey to becoming a renowned name in the world of couture and perfumery.
Marc-Antoine shares heartfelt stories about his early passion for fashion, inspired by his grandfather, a textile industrialist in Northern France. His career took off when he was discovered by Dominique Sirop, leading to collaborations with iconic designers such as Jean-Paul Gaultier at Hermès and John Galliano. These experiences shaped his distinctive style, characterised by sustainability and timeless elegance.
A pivotal moment in Marc-Antoine's life was meeting perfumer Quentin Bisch in 2015. Describing it as meeting a "twin brother," Marc-Antoine recounts how their shared values and creative synergy led to a profound partnership. Together, they embarked on a journey to create unique fragrances that evoke emotions and memories, blending their expertise in couture and perfumery.
During the podcast, Suzy and Nicola explore the Marc-Antoine Barrois fragrance universe, uncovering the inspirations and creative processes behind each scent. Marc-Antoine and Quentin's collaboration is marked by mutual respect and trust, allowing them to craft perfumes that are both timeless and innovative.
This episode is a testament to Marc-Antoine's dedication to his craft and his ability to inspire elegance and confidence through both fashion and fragrance. We so hope you enjoy listening!
5 SEP 2024 · Now Nicola’s back from holiday, we have a LOT to catch up on! Oh, there’s some utterly gorgeous new launches in this episode, which somehow coalesced into a fragrant theme of books, paper, ink, and ambers. How seasonally appropriate (we’re full-on autumn mode here, how about you?) and especially at this ‘back to school’ time for so many.
PLUS: Did we sparked a love affair with a #perfumeprescription ?! And, can we help listener Laura find a fragrance that captures the scent memory of emotional and evocative walks she’s spent walking with a loved family member, recently?
We discuss…
@aureliebaudrypalmer fragrance notebooks
@diptyque L’Eau Papier new collection: Solid Perfume, Hand & Body Wash & Hair Mist
@officine_universelle_buly ‘The Scented Herbarium’ book
@dior Ambre Nuit
@czechandspeake Amber 7
@ruthmastenbroekperfume London Dusk
@nishane.official Sultan Vetiver
@wearedeya “i” (8ml £29)
@officialbyredo De Los Santos
@dsanddurga Cowboy Grass
28 AUG 2024 · Our guest this week is none other than Team USA’s Olympic medal-winning gymnast @asher_hong04!
Now, amidst the Olympic glory, a video of Asher discussing his love of fragrance went viral on social media. In an interview during the games, Asher revealed he uses specific fragrances for competitions, AND revealed a super-sniffer ability to detect which scent the interviewer was wearing. Clearly… he’s one of us! So, we were thrilled to welcome Asher to On the Scent…
Asher has also posted videos on his Instagram, where a roommate challenged him to smell randomly picked fragrances from his collection, while blindfolded.
Asher completely nailed the world’s most difficult vault during the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials, then went on and WON a bronze medal for Team USA during the Paris Olympics!
From a Reuters news report on Asher:
“Most gymnasts would prioritise packing items such as uniforms, tape and hand grips when preparing to compete on the world's biggest stage but inspirational fragrances were on top of American Asher Hong's mind heading to Paris. The 20-year-old has over 70 bottles of perfume in his collection and has brought seven with him to the Games, reflecting the recent social-media-driven rise in fragrance enthusiasm among young adults…”
Asher’s dedication to his sport *and* to somehow finding time for his love of fragrance is quite remarkable, and we can’t wait to hear what fragrances he discovers next. Plus, who else thinks a fragrance brand needs to sponsor Asher?!
During this episode, Asher talks about…
@givenchybeauty Gentleman
@sospirointernational Vibrato
@mancera Instant Crush
@yslbeauty Y eau de parfum
@mancera Cedrat Boise
@bvlgari Man in Black
@bvlgari Le Gemme Tygar
@montale Intense Café
@louisvuitton Ombre Nomade
(We also mention these fragrances we think Asher would love…)
@diptyque Eau de Sens
@marcanotinebarrois Ganymede
@akrofragrances Infuse
Thank you for being such a great guest, Asher!
21 AUG 2024 · Welcome back for the FIFTH season of our award-winning podcast! What a bumper catch-up we have in store, with Suzy & Nicola reminiscing over some standout showcases and launches, a mini Sniffari (for Nicola’s little ones), what we’ve been wearing, and a wander into the woods for some forest-y fragrances, in answer to a #listenerprescription
We discuss…
@sanajardin Incense Water
@bdkparfumsparis Tabac Rose Ambre Saffrano
@ojarofficial Encens Cuivre Wood WhisperRed Redemption
@boadiceathevictoriousTobacco SapphireAqua Sapphire Valiant
Atelier @versace Figue Blanche:
@jomalonelondon Blossom Collection fragrances (from earlier this year):Sunlit Cherimoya CologneYellow Hibiscus Cologne
Listener Prescription:
@maisonmargiela Soul of the Forest edp
@walesperfumery Forest
Sonoma Scent Studio Fireside Intense
31 JUL 2024 · Scott McGlashan founded his @blublazerguy blog in 2016 as ‘an online destination with a focus on Lifestyle subjects including; Travel, Skincare, Fragrance, Wellbeing and events.’ On Instagram, Scott’s been paying increased attention to his love of fragrance as his collection continues to grow, and here we take a deep dive into Scott’s scented past, the icons he grew up with, the niche scents he grew into, and what he’s loving right now…
CK One by Calvin Klein
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas
Released: 1994
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Perfumer: Jean Paul Gaultier
Released: 1995
Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger
Perfumers: Alberto Morillas, Annie Buzantian
Released: 1995
Chanel Era [Earning more ££)
Allure Homme Edition Blanche by Chanel
Perfumer: Jacques Polge
Released: 2008
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
Perfumer: Jacques Polge
Released: 2010
Experimental Era
Green Orange & Coriander by Jo Loves
Perfumer: Jo Malone
Released: 2011
Étui Noir by Miller Harris
Perfumer: Mathieu Nardin
Released: 2016
Baccarat Rouge Extrait by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
Released: 2017
Matière Premiere – Radical Rose
Perfumer: Aurelien Guichard
Released: 2020
Marc-Antoine Barrois - Tilia
Perfumer: Quentin Bisch
Released: 2024
25 JUL 2024 · We’ve been enthralled by sumptuous new launches from @amouage & @guerlain (and even got to spend some precious time together at one of the events!) From those reviews in full, we also discuss an exciting @xerjoff project Suzy’s been involved with, a stunning new @maisoncrivelli oud, and an exclusive @montale fragrance for @harrods anniversary.
There’s also a review of the debut @stevemadden scent - one of the best (and affordably priced!) new sandalwoods Suzy’s tried in a long time. PLUS, we answer your questions about a discontinued wedding perfume, and another listener who’s looking for an evening rose (now he’s back on the dating scene) that feels intriguing and less ‘obvious’ than many male-orientated fragrances he’s tried.
Phew!
We discuss…
@amouage Guidance 46
(Nicola also fell madly for the previously launched Amouage Search after @persolaise suggested she sniffed it!)
@guerlain L’Art & La Matiére Patchouli Paris by @delphinejelk
@maisoncrivelli Oud Cadenza
@stevemadden Goldie
@xerjoff Deified in collaboration with @tonyiommi
@montale Rendez-vous chez Harrods.
#listenerprescriptions
@ghost Orb of Night
@dior Fève Délicieuse
@newnotesparfums Latte di Cherry
@sanajardin Incense Water
@etro ManRose
@cloonkeen Róisín Dubh
@theharmonist Hypnotising Fire
17 JUL 2024 · From a dramatised scent acted out @jovoymayfair (while sipping peach Bellinis), to a masterclass and afternoon tea with a master perfumer, our noses have been busy again! We’ve also news of two NEW fragrances and an extra-special fragrant calendar forthcoming from Ormonde Jayne, two scents Suzy’s obsessed by, and a SECRET (anonymous) listener prescription.
We discuss…
@houseofsarahbaker Peach’s Revenge
@morillas.alberto @mizensir Perfect Oud Extrait (launching July 24th)
@ormondejayne (2 new fragrances launching in September, plus 8-day calendar launching October 8th!)
@montblanc Vetiver Glacier
@montblanc Patchouli Ink
#listenerprescription(Kept anonymous for a very special reason!)
We suggest:
@neelavermeirecreationsparis Mohur (From @sainte.cellier in the U.K.) by Bertrand Duchaufour
@memo.paris French Leather eau de parfum
MEMO Journey Book Discovery Set £30OR you can choose whichever samples you like on their website (so you could choose the leather ones - think there are now 10!) then offer to buy them the full size of their favourite.
MEMO Russian Leather Teacups Set
@perfumerhlondon Leather
@fredericmalle Rose & Cuir
@trudon Madeleine candle
Have you any other beautiful floral leather fragrances and / or candles YOU would suggest for our listener this week? Let us know!
Until next time,
Love Suzy & Nicola xx
11 JUL 2024 · We’ve been going through our stash of scent samples recently - so many of us have them, don’t we? Vials and travel sizes rolling about in drawers and on desks (or, as many of our listeners have testified, stored neatly and documented in spreadsheets. We wish we were this organised!) Fragrance samples really are a brilliant way of trying something new, a bit daring or not what you’d normally go for first - and it adds an element of excitement to play ‘tester roulette’, as we have here!
We’re also discussing some of the fragrances we’ve been wearing and trying lately, AND answering a listener’s questions about finding what’s creating the ‘doll’s head’ note in a new fragrance she’s been testing, plus finding her an emboldening, long-lasting workplace perfume.
We discuss…
@jomalonelondon limited edition Orange Marmalade Cologne
@givenchybeauty La Collection Particulière Coeur Fou
@clivechristianperfume Private Collection E Cashmere MuskBaies Rose, Musk & Fleuriste Fusion
Samples Sniffed…
@marksandspencer Coastal Breeze (In ‘The Mini Discovery Set’)
@commodity Juice (Expressive)
@noyz_official Sh**ty Day
@choreograph.perfume Inbetween (Perfume & music crossover project by Adey Zookrow, £14 for 7.5ml)
@bastille_parfums Pleine Lune
Sentire x @sainte.cellier English Garden
#perfumeprescription answers…
@fredericmalle Portrait of a Lady
@sergeslutens Fils de Berlin
@goldfield_and_banks_australia Ingenious Ginger
@tomfordbeauty Black Orchid
@moltonbrown Rose Dunes
@lancomeofficial La Nuit Trésor
@moschino Toy Boy
4 JUL 2024 · Lovers of classical styles of perfumery (but with a modern twist) are in for a treat with TWO nostalgia-infused niche houses we were lucky enough to sniff around at press launches. There was a fascinating perfume walk around Roman London, and a stunning new scent in the Electimuss collection that will take your nose on an adventure. Plus, Nicola was personality-matched to her perfect perfume, and we’ve got Perfume Prescriptions for listener’s questions: one desperately searching for an alternative to her friend’s discontinued signature scent; and another seeking a more affordable alternative to their dream fragrance. Have we found the answers…? Listen, and make up your own minds!
We discuss…
@bienaime_1935 La Vie en FleursVermeilJours HeureuxFleurs d’Été
@electimuss Spice D’Arno by @celinebarelperfumery (plus walking tour with Olga @perfumewalks)
@theharmonist Hypnotising Fire
@jouissanceparfums (available now @fioleuk)Les Cahiers Secrets En Plein Air La Bague d’O
#perfumeprescriptions
@bdkparfumsparis 312 Saint-Honoré
@theharmonist Matrix Metal
@andreamaack Craft
@27_87 Per Sē
@millerharris Violet Ida
@mizensir Elixir de Musc
On The Scent is the podcast destination for anyone fascinated by fragrance (or keen to learn more) – a place where perfume snobbery is stripped away, and fragrance is accessible...
show more
On The Scent is the podcast destination for anyone fascinated by fragrance (or keen to learn more) – a place where perfume snobbery is stripped away, and fragrance is accessible to all.
What began as a monthly sniff-in on the Outspoken Beauty Podcast soon became so popular in its own right (and with so many listeners sending in questions and asking for more) that On the Scent just had to go weekly - this time on its own perfumed platform!
Encompassing everything from icons and all-time classics to what’s new on the high street to the more ‘niche’ indie brands; Beauty broadcaster and columnist Nicola Bonn and award-winning fragrance journalist and expert Suzy Nightingale give personalised perfume prescriptions, describe fragrances in such an intoxicating way you can almost smell them and help navigate the thousands of scents out there to find the truly incredible ones. Also expect interviews with well-known figures, delving into their favourite scents of all time and opportunities to get to know some of the most exciting perfumers in the world.
Whether you’ve a collection of 500+ or are just starting on your scent journey, olfactory obsessives Nicola & Suzy are on a mission to find you fragrances that don’t simply smell good, but will re-connect you to long forgotten memories, engage your emotions and very likely blow your mind.
show less
What began as a monthly sniff-in on the Outspoken Beauty Podcast soon became so popular in its own right (and with so many listeners sending in questions and asking for more) that On the Scent just had to go weekly - this time on its own perfumed platform!
Encompassing everything from icons and all-time classics to what’s new on the high street to the more ‘niche’ indie brands; Beauty broadcaster and columnist Nicola Bonn and award-winning fragrance journalist and expert Suzy Nightingale give personalised perfume prescriptions, describe fragrances in such an intoxicating way you can almost smell them and help navigate the thousands of scents out there to find the truly incredible ones. Also expect interviews with well-known figures, delving into their favourite scents of all time and opportunities to get to know some of the most exciting perfumers in the world.
Whether you’ve a collection of 500+ or are just starting on your scent journey, olfactory obsessives Nicola & Suzy are on a mission to find you fragrances that don’t simply smell good, but will re-connect you to long forgotten memories, engage your emotions and very likely blow your mind.
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