We’ve finally got our noses on a brilliant collection of affordable fragrances (including the most realistic rhubarb we’ve ever smelled), an intoxicating scent inspired by the red light district of Paris (ooh la la!), and an intriguing murder mystery game to play with a perfume set. Plus - a fragrance featuring an incredible *100-year old Mysore sandalwood*! We’ve also got a list of suggestions for a listener seeking to capture the smell of forest walks and mountain hikes, and some ideas for a lovely friend to gift her BFF (whose signature scent was the much missed Stella by Stella McCartney).All this, and chats ranging from Nicola’s personal perfume selector, meetings with squirrels, the salacious history of the colour red, and mince pie crumble (including a disagreement over what’s best to serve WITH a crumble. Suzy says custard, Nicola says… well. You have to hear it to believe it!)We discuss…@arkiveheadcare fragrancesDecorated Woods:No One ElsieFuture BloomA Kind of Floral @dsanddurga Murder Mystery layering set Pat Von Chouli - Transparent patchouli with a signature spicy-earthy quality.Professor Rose - Dewy fresh rose petals with a delicate sandalwood base.Prince Amber - Soft desert ambers, fine incense.Madam Currant - Dark fruits with deep transparent moss.Dr. Newman Hay - Country airs of new mown hay & meadowsI Don't Know What - A fragrance enhancer with transparent radiance.@bdkparfumsparis Rouge Smoking Extrait @aftelierperfume Mandy Aftel Sacre Bleu#listenerprescriptions For Iesha @thegirlwiththewavyhair:@moncler Les Sommet La Cordée@montblanc Montblanc Collection Vetiver Glacier@andy_tauer L’AIR DES ALPES SUISSES For Alicja (to gift her friend, Stella):@maisonmargiela Lazy Sunday Morning @essential.parfums Rose Magnetic@tocca Stella 

Such a variety of new fragrances we’ve been obsessing over this week - get ready for coming behind-the-scenes at the press launch of Sana Jardin’s NEW fragrance.Then there are THREE thrilling new Beaufort fragrances Suzy sniffed at the Pitti Fragranze showcase, which mark a brand new ‘Force Majeure’ chapter for the house, are which now available to purchase. Huzzah!We’re also explaining Nicola’s craving for the new Merit (first ever scent from the hugely popular beauty brand), which Suzy had to spray immediately after recording and can confirm is GLORIOUS.And, we discover a perfect autumnal perfume which a listener gave *us* a tip-off about, and Suzy found for less than £13. It’s seriously good! All this, plus listener prescription suggestions for someone seeking a fresh, dewy rose and feedback from a previous prescription answer, which has proved a huge success.We discuss…@sanajardin Air of Aquarius(This new fragrance will be available to purchase at sanajardin.com and selected stockists in January)@merit Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum THREE new @beaufortlondon - the ‘Force Majeure’ collection, now available! The GrudgeCape WrathPyroclasmListener suggestion: Rebecca Chicot in our Facebook Group suggested Sultan Noir by @pascalmorabitoparfums as a perfect autumnal scent (Suzy found on allbeauty.com for £12.95!)#listenerprescription for Joanna Caccavo:@sanajardin Incense Water (available on their U.S website, also on the @scentbird subscription website in America.@millerharris Rose Silence@philosophy Pure Grace Nude Rose@chanel Les Eaux Paris–Paris eau de toilette@manceraparfumsus @mancera Roses Vanille

We’ve a wealth of new fragrances to explore this week, including two new @glossier scents, a literary-inspired fragrance from @millerharris, and @kushbuperfumery - a brand new niche house blending cultural heritage from North India, East Africa and British influences. PLUS were answering your questions about how to make a home smell cosy (*without* using candles), and the search for a long-lost scent rediscovered in an old box, which the owner desperately wants to find a replacement for…We discuss:#whatwearewearing @glossier You Doux@glossier You Rêve@4160tuesdays x @hobtempestrose Tempest Rose@millerharris Staccato @kushbuperfumery Mausam@akro GLOW@roosandroos Mellerio@penhaligons Constance @diptyque Biscuit candle Answers to #perfumeprescriptions:@lamontanacandles Three Kings reed diffuser @neomwellbeing Hibernate Reed Diffuser @neomwellbeing Cosy Nights (diffuser / oil)@neomwellbeing Pod (with Hibernate oil)@marksandspencer Calm Reed Diffuser@goutalparis Passion@sisleyparisofficial Eau de Campagne @diptyque L’Ombre dans L’Eau Eau de Toilette 

Adam Reed @adamreedhair is one of the most passionate perfume-lovers we’ve ever met, filling his fabulous Covent Garden salon with his personal collection, and recently launching his own Arkive eaux de parfums. We just HAD to get him on the show!Adam is the founder of Arkive @arkivebyadamreed, having worked in the hair care industry for 35 years - trusted by clients such as Madonna, Reese Witherspoon, Sophie Dahl and Harry Styles, (to name a handful), as well as styling countless runway shows, with his editorial work featured in just about every glossy magazine you’ve ever heard of. He’s also a Global Ambassador for both L’Oréal Professionnel, GHD and the Green Salon Collective.Always an advocate for openness about mental health, we were SO moved by Adam’s emotional honesty during this interview - talking about the many connections he has to fragrance. We also discuss how although the right scent can’t exactly mend everything that’s broken in your life; it CAN give you something beautiful to hold on to while you find your way through a horrible time.Here are some of the scents that infuse Adam’s life…[NB. Some images of vintage / discontinued products couldn’t be found]@diorbeauty Christian Dior Jules Talcum Powder (Vintage)@santamarianovella1221 Melograno Talcum Powder (Discontinued)@avon_uk Tai Winds Bath Cubes (Vintage)@jomalonelondon Lime Basil & Mandarin Candle@thenue_co Forest Lungs@rpparfums Fracas@lorealparis Elnett Hairspray@bourjois_uk Soir de Paris@chanelofficial CHANEL N°5@oldspice Old Spice CologneInsignia Deodorant (Vintage)Claude Montana Parfum de Peau (Vintage)@cacharelparfums LouLou@diorbeauty Christian Dior Poison@cotyinc ExclamationMary Quant [possibly P.M. fragrance?]@poloralphlauren Ralph Lauren Polo@yslbeauty Jazz@calvinklein Obsession for Men / Obsession for Women@esteelauder Youth Dew / Youth Dew Amber NudeImperial Leather SoapTomato leaves@isseymiyakeparfums L’Eau d’Issey / Pour Homme@diptyque Tam Dao@alexandermcqueen Kingdom@4711 4711 CologneBadedas Bath Gel@arkiveheadcare ARKIVE Makes Scents:Decorated WoodsNo One ElsieFuture BloomA Kind of Floral

Unfortunately there won't be a full episode this week but fingers crossed we'll be back as usual next Thursday xx

We’re diving into the ADORABLE world of mini perfume bottles and new gift sets from Boadicea the Victorious, including their captivating new Defender fragrance. We also share highlights from the enchanting circus-themed launch party for Jeroboam's His Oudness at Harrods, and Nicola reveals the latest scent she’s obsessed by (and which her husband has stolen!) Plus, we tackle two #listenerprescription queries: one from a listener searching for a replacement for a beloved discontinued floral scent, and another seeking guidance for their visit to the Amouage Visitors Centre in Oman. Tune in for fragrant insights and expert advice!We discuss:@thameenfragrance Centre Stage @boadiceathevictorious Defender(Plus their new 10ml bottles & gift sets@jeroboamperfumesYour Oudness @harrodsbeautyPerfume Prescriptions:(For Dr. Kimberly Turner):@joloves White Rose & Lemon Leaves@eluzabetharden White Tea Wild Rose@memoizelondon Rose Luxuria (For Lucie):@amouageofficial Epic WomanDia WomanJourney WomanRose IncenseGuidance / Guidance 46Purpose

Join us for a delightful Listener Prescription Special on this episode of On the Scent Podcast: We dive into your fragrant queries, offering expert advice for those on the hunt for their next signature scent (more likely – several), or a replacement for a beloved, discontinued fragrance.  This time, we’re answering your questions about warm iris notes, luxurious body sprays for men, nostalgic laundry scents in fine fragrance form, and a much-adored musk scent that’s no longer available. Eek! Fear not: we’ve got suggestions to explore across various price points.  Additionally, we’ll be recounting the incredible scented boating event we hosted, where we introduced guests to the British niche fragrance house Vallense. Founder William Borrell wowed guests with his floating laboratory and unique distilling machinery, showcasing modern-day alchemy through fragrances crafted by perfumer Pia Long (just launched in full-size & discovery set on their website). Tune in for personalised recommendations and exciting tales from our fragrant adventures! We discuss:  #perfumeprescriptions @experimentalperfumeclub Amber Iris @borntostandout.official x @fugazzifragrances collab @lesabstraits Belle Âme [Available from @sainte.cellier in the U.K.- samples also available] @bespokelondonofficial Fresh Citrus & Vetiver Body Spray (@superdrug)Bespoke London Sweet Spice and Sandalwood Body Spray@ritualscosmetics Black Oudh & Patchouli Hair & Body Mist@tomford Noir Extreme Body Spray@jomalonelondon Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body Mist@acquadiparma Colonia Essenza Deodorant Spray @tallow_ash Summer Fling (Ltd Ed laundry wash / conditioner)@phlur Mango Mood Body Mist @montblanc Signature Eau de Parfum@jusboxperfumes Carioca Heart@vilhelm_parfumerie Mango Skin  @roadsgroup Cloud 9 @ellakparfumsparis Musc K @narcisso_rodriguez Eau de Parfum Poudreé @vallensefragranceSpirit SunSource

There are SO many new fragrance launches to catch up on, lately, but here we’ve decided to select a small sharing platter of some new perfumes we have been enjoying wearing, lately. From mega-launches like the new Guerlain Shalimar limited edition, and brand new Hermès, to a glamorously be-feathered burlesque party for Thameen’s latest, a seasonally perfect collab between RMS Beauty x Heretic; AND a sneaky-sniff Nicola happened to get of The Harmonist’s new (not yet launched!) scent: we’ve morsels to tempt every taste…In this week’s episode we discuss: @guerlain Shalimar Millésime Jasmin @thameenfragrance Centre Stage@hermes Barènia@rmsbeauty x @hereticparfum Scarlet Moon PLUS a pre-launch sneaky sniff of @theharmonist Oud Nebula Which fragrance has taken YOUR fancy, first? 

We delve deep into some of the new brands / launches Suzy saw and sniffed at @pittifragranze in Florence, featuring a number of her favourites in this episode (so keep your noses primed to sniff these perfumes out for yourselves!) We also talk about some gorgeous new launches Nicola’s been smelling, and suggest some new scents for a listener who’s looking for sensorially milky fragrances to indulge in this autumn. We discuss…@kajalperfumes Lamar Noir@mystikum_fragrances Moonlight Ceremony, Saddles of the Silk Road, The Empress’ Kiss@beaufortlondon 3 x new fragrances coming out soon!Suzy gives a sneak peek at… Cape Wrath@siunofragrances Aurelius (By perfumer Andrej Babicky @hereticgarden)KalyptosElectimus Caspian Cherry (out in U.K. October) @ulrichlang_newyork Lethe (you can get this @sniph in the U.K. & as well as full size can buy 8ml for £18, or £16 in their subscription.)@blackfades.co GU2Two beautiful perfumeries Suzy visited in Florence: @[email protected] PLUS new launches from:@edenisteparfum Oud [email protected] Laundry Filthy Musk, L’Animal(And the forthcoming Fuggazi Collab with @fugazzifragrances…)@millerharris Staccato We mentioned @choosingkeeping (where Nicola got her new notebook!)And gave these suggestions for Lucy B’s #perfumeprescription @parlemoideparfum Milky Musk @elaioparfums Peau Secrète@maisonlouismarie Bois de Ballincourt @bastille_parfums Demain Promis 

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 

This episode is in collaboration with Marc-Antoine BarroisIn 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! 

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 [email protected] Sultan Vetiver@wearedeya “i” (8ml £29)@officialbyredo De Los Santos@dsanddurga Cowboy Grass

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! 

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 CologneListener Prescription:@maisonmargiela Soul of the Forest edp@walesperfumery ForestSonoma Scent Studio Fireside Intense

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 KleinPerfumer: Alberto MorillasReleased: 1994Le Male by Jean Paul GaultierPerfumer: Jean Paul GaultierReleased: 1995Tommy by Tommy HilfigerPerfumers: Alberto Morillas, Annie BuzantianReleased: 1995Chanel Era [Earning more ££)Allure Homme Edition Blanche by ChanelPerfumer: Jacques PolgeReleased: 2008Bleu de Chanel by ChanelPerfumer: Jacques PolgeReleased: 2010Experimental EraGreen Orange & Coriander by Jo LovesPerfumer: Jo MaloneReleased: 2011Étui Noir by Miller HarrisPerfumer: Mathieu NardinReleased: 2016Baccarat Rouge Extrait by Maison Francis KurkdjianPerfumer: Francis KurkdjianReleased: 2017Matière Premiere – Radical RosePerfumer: Aurelien GuichardReleased: 2020Marc-Antoine Barrois - TiliaPerfumer: Quentin BischReleased: 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 

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

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 FusionSamples Sniffed…@marksandspencer Coastal Breeze (In ‘The Mini Discovery Set’)@commodity Juice (Expressive)@noyz_official Sh**ty [email protected] Inbetween (Perfume & music crossover project by Adey Zookrow, £14 for 7.5ml)@bastille_parfums Pleine LuneSentire 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

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 

This time we review everything from a new indie fragrance that smells like a merry-go-round, one of THE best budget scents you can buy, a perfume with a firework accord (!) to scents so quenching they make you ache to taste ice-cold cocktails; and what to wear if you’re dipping your olfactory toes into your first ever oud…We discuss: @100.bon Patchouli & Labdanum @iggywooworld Iggywoo Cashmere Show Pony (just arrived @roullierwhite in the U.K.)@bastille_parfums 14 Juillet@ojarofficial Red [email protected] Neon Violette #perfumeprescription suggestions to listener questions: @maisoncrivelli Oud Maracujá@maisoncrivelli Cuir Infrarouge@juliettehasagun Lust for SunIndulge in the scents of summer with Juliette @tothefairestlondon Cécile @fugazzi In Love with the Cocos@kayali Oudgasm Rose Oud @floris Honey Oud@maisonfranciskurkdjian Oud Satin Mood  @vallensefragrance Source (available end of July - stay tuned!) 

Join us dear listeners as we go on a fragrant adventure on the high seas (well actually the hidden canal in London's King's X).In this episode we took our little microphone on a very special day out in London.Join us onboard the Disco Volante, a beautiful narrow boat belonging to the incredible William Borrell who is the founder of @vallensefragrance. William has transformed his boat into what can only be described as a perfume lover's dream, with incredible equipment that macerates and distills wild and wonderful ingredients that William has sought out from all around the world, this boat can only be descrived as a floating laboratory. As you'll hear, the next step of William's creative process is taking his ingredients and inspiration to wonder perfumer @perfumer.pia. The results of their work together are mind blowing and the first three fragrances will be available in July.We'll also tell you about a phenomenal two hours with @rojadove and will tell you about our wonderful tea time experience.We hope you enjoy accompanying us on our scented journey.

This week we’ve got the scent memory of a hotel that a listener has reintroduced Nicola to; sunshine, bottled (and in a new candle), a thrilling scent safari in Paris, plus how Handel & Jimi Hendrix are united in music, place & perfume… Get ready to be whisked from sun-soaked Mediterranean islands to the coolest and most artistic Parisian niche perfume houses, then through history via two extraordinary musicians who were separated by 200 years, but changed the course of music and have now inspired two incredible fragrances.We discuss…The wonderful @cereria_molla_1899  Lemon and Cinnamon candle (best gift ever!)New @trudon Isla eau de parfum & De Oro CandleSuzy’s trip with @aspectsbeauty to Paris, which included:Visiting @constantsoniaperfumer and smelling the new @ellakparfumsparis Orchid KA masterclass with @jeroboamperfumes (Suzy adored Origino / Ambra / Boha / Unue)An afternoon spent sniffing the delights available at @jovoyparisA trip to the new @nishane.official boutique (where Suzy smelled the new Tuberóza X & fell madly for Sultan Vetiver & B-612)(Next time we’ll get into the stunning workshop experience with @alexandrejparfums for Butterfly, plus their mind-blowingly gorgeous extracts...) Then our amazing, fully immersive breakfast at @handelandhendrixhouse where we explored the two latest @thameenfragrance Britologne Collection: Chords (inspired by Handel) and the new Bold as Love (inspired by Jimi Hendrix!) Aghhh, we need more time! But will catch up with #perfumeprescription answers on the next episode, as well as linking to the Givaudan statement also mentioned. 

Suzy is on a fabulous fragrant adventure in Paris so this week we're doing a minipod where we catch up on our joint experience of the opening of the amazing new Trudon store on Monmouth Street in Covent Garden and why we're both swooning over The Experimental Perfume Club's surprising summer scent.We mention:@trudon Aphelie@experimentalperfume club Pistachio Haiku

This week we’re bursting with juicy newness inspired by ‘the goddess of flowers and hell’ by Boujee Bougies, an affordable niche French brand we’ve fallen madly for, Nicola’s art-infused reverie at Diptyque’s sublime new store, her personal concierge experience at Liberty’s Fragrance Lounge; and a press trip to Paris where The Harmonist matched a perfume to Suzy’s personality! We’ve also got suggestions for a very personal #perfumeprescription question from a listener seeking scents to make sense (and celebrate) an unexpected new chapter her life has taken…We discuss:@boujeebougies Infleurno@maisonlouismarie No.13 Nouvelle VagueMaison Louis Marie No. 9 Vallée de FarneyMaison Louis Marie No.2 Le Long Fond Maison Louis Marie Antidriss Cassis@diptyque Maison Diptyque 107 New Bond Street, London.@libertylondon Fragrance Lounge @theharmonist You can discover your ‘element’ & fragrance suggestions on their website, too: https://www.theharmonist.com/pages/find-your-element Suzy was ‘Yin Metal’ & chose… @theharmonist Royal Earth#perfumeprescriptions@isalarignon_parfums Isabelle Larignon Milky Dragon(All suggestions available @luckyscent in America, this one also @sainte.cellier in the U.K.) @matierepremiere French Flower@bogue_profumo MAAIBy Antonio Gardoni (also available @slickboys in the U.K.) @ellak Cri du Kalahari 

Fresh from the amazing adventures of @barnesfragrancefair, Suzy goes through the fragrances (and an incredible candle) she chose for her talk with @aliceduparcq, some of the events she attended, the amazing brands and people she met (and a few purchases she made along the way...)Nicola recounts the fabulous launch she attended (and picks which perfumes she predicts Suzy will love), her husband Chris gets emotional over Elnett hairspray, and we help a listener trying to find a long-lost love...   Suzy mentions: @jusbox fragrances Scented Revolutions event, with the founders Chiara Valdo and Andrea Valdo interviewed by Haydn @yousmellgreatwhatisit in the @olympicstudios – with Amanda’s husband Roger Miles (who owns the Olympic Records shop opposite) choosing tracks that had been recorded at the studio, while we sniffed along. Suzy was particularly moved by the pairing of Sirens & Sailors with Joan Armatrading’s Love & Affection.  @rndl.ltd Candles & Canapes event – Suzy sadly couldn’t attend this event, but did get to taste the glorious food Jack’s brother Joe had prepared, using individual ingredients from the London Nights candle in the gastronomic extravaganza. Suzy purchased vintage perfume bottle, @perfino aromatherapy pomander necklace, with their Breathe aromatherapy blend. @sun.dayoflondon Afar – Suzy and Jo Fairley were obsessed by this scent! @nancymeiland Lupin Meadow – This was the scent Suzy wore to the fair (perfect for Spring and Summer.) For her talk, Suzy chose: @tothefairestlondon Aubine @boujeebougies  Verdant @beaufortlondon Fathom V  @ostens_official Illuminations Jasmine Candle   Alice’s list: @olfactive_o Citrus@mayanjie [email protected] [email protected] London Nights candle Nicola talks about her favourite fragrances from the @omanluxury launch – she adored Paramor, and thinks Suzy will love Dejan. #perfumeprescription answers: @hermes L'Ombre des Merveilles @mabelle_orama Lunar Dust 

We are still somewhat giddy from the @fragrancefoundationuk Jasmine Awards, and in this episode we give you all the goss, tell you about the fragrances we chose to wear (and why), and how Suzy almost missed going up on stage to collect our award! We also dig into the extremely generous goody bag, and talk about the @sunnamusk scent that was included in it. Plus, there’s news of a delicious new @juliettehasagun fragrance and your #perfumeprescriptions answered…We mention:@sunnamusk Abid Ambre @juliettehasagun Juliette @sanajardin Vanilla Nomad  @parlemoideparfums Milky Musk @edenisteparfum Vanille Irrésistible @parfumsdemarly Althäir@chloe Nomade @chloe Nomade Naturelle Eau de Parfum@chloe Nomade Nuit d’Egypte

We are finding beauty in life with this week’s fragrance launch discussions (and there’s MUCH to admire). Swooning over the new Chanel, having heart eye emoji face for the new Celine, we’re also living out our fragrant literary fantasies via the new Miller Harris duo, and in raptures over the Argentinan niche house now available from @sainte.cellier in the U.K. We must admit to being so engrossed in our reviews, and sharing scent reveries, that we didn’t make it to the listener questions this week. Oops! Worry not, we will be prioritising the remaining #perfumeprescriptions in the next episode. Until then, sit back, relax, and allow yourself to dream of these… @chanelofficial Les Exclusifs Comète@celine Zouzou @millerharris Soufflot@millerharris Celadon @frassai Verano Porteño@frassai Cuir [email protected] Sin & Pleasure  

Oooh there’s a wealth of wonderful new fragrance launches to rejoice in this week (yes, MORE!) Steady yourself for osmanthus-infused Oolong tea, joyful Art Deco-inspired butterflies, vintage-style mementos; and some seriously grown-up fruitiness via light-filled, Champagne-bubbled, wickedly peach-y and “marmalade made from sunshine” (Suzy’s description) varieties. We both admitted to feeling a bit glum and exhausted prior to recording this, but as we know - fragrance has the power to slice through sadness and revivify flagging spirits… and we definitely left the virtual studio feeling brighter, energised, and just BETTER for sharing our fragrant news. We hope you feel the same, as you listen! ️ We discuss…@akrofragrances Infuse @alexandrejparfums Butterfly@jomalonelondon Scented Mementos @moltonbrown Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver@nestfragrances Lychee Rose@houseofsarahbaker Peach’s Revenge @parfumsdemarly Perseus @matierepremiereparfums Vanilla Powder@kilianparis Sunkissed GoddessAnd in answer to a listener’s #perfumeprescription:@histoiredeparfums1889 Moulin RougeThis is Not a Blue Bottle 1/.1Encens Roi1804[Their flagship Paris boutique is located at 11 rue du Roi Doré in the Marais district.]@binetpapillonparfumsNo.1 Alkemist PepperNo.9 Patchouli MonarqueNo.15 Jungle TobaccoNo.18 Santal Tintoretto[Paris showroom-boutique: 2 Galeroe Vivienne, 5 Rue de la Banque, 75002 Paris.Subway: Bourse, Chatelet, Palais-Royal.]

The second @barnesfragrancefair is coming to London on Saturday May 18, 2024 and on this week’s episode we welcome the founder & organiser, Amanda Carr from @wewearperfume, and Haydn @yousmellgreatwhatisit (who is hosting two music & fragrance sessions) to discuss the many amazing niche brands / talks, workshops and why YOU need to be there!Here’s why:A FREE to enter fair with wares from some of the greatest independent fragrance houses, including:@gallivant.stories@nancymeiland@tothefairestlondon@mayanjie@aspectsbeauty@perfinouk@[email protected]@4160tuesdays@boujeebougies@angelaflanders@and_fragrance@jusboxperfumes@beaufortlondon@[email protected]@altraprofuture@walesperfumery@early_modernMeet the perfumers / founders in personFascinating talks, immersive workshops, sip & sniff events with wine, canapés, music & more [ticketed / paid for individually - BOOK NOW as many sold out already!!!]Generous goody bags for talks provided by @kga_beauty_pr / goody bags for Olympic Studio sessions by @profileprStalls loaded with fragrant treats, the quality and likes of which you will not find anywhere else all togetherOpportunities to learn, make your own fragrance, meet fellow enthusiasts, and most of all have a huge amount of FUN!Last year’s fair was abuzz with people from all areas of the fragrance industry, along with fragrance obsessives and members of the public who’d perhaps never smelled scents from an independent house before (and had their minds BLOWN!)A lot of stalls completely sold out of stock during last year’s fair, and the talks got booked up early, too…BOOK TICKETS via @barnesfragrancefair website (links in our stories / events highlights @onthescentpodcast)Hope to see some of you at Suzy’s talk with @aliceduparcq **2:30pm** - and cannot WAIT to see and sniff everything at the fair!#barnesfragrancefair #nichefragrance #indiebrands #barnes #londonevents #booktickets #fragranceblogger #fragfam #fragrance #perfume

There’s a whole new Charlotte Tilbury collection of SIX mood-boosting scents and a new Maison Crivelli to get excited about, plus Chloe’s beautiful flower shop inspired fragrances and our suggestions for a listener who’s craving violetWe discuss…@charlottetilbury Fragrance Collection of Emotions Available from 30th April on the Charlotte Tilbury app or from 2nd May online and instore. 100ml £130 / 10ml £20More Sex Black pepper, leather, ambroxan, musk, sandalwoodJoyphoriaCoconut water, jasmin sambac, vanilla bean extract, powdery muskMagic EnergyBergamot oil, cashmere wood, palo santo accord, cypressLove FrequencyPink pepper, saffron, rose, musk, cashmere woods, patchouliCosmic PowerAmber, cinnamon bark oil, vanilla bean, clove, frankincenseCalm BlissBergamot oil, neroli oil, orange flower absolute, tonka bean@chloe Atelier des Fleurs collection - Ateliers des Fleurs Magnolia AlbaChloe Ateliers des Fleurs Vanilla Planifolia@cloonkeen Baínín (pronounced ‘bawneen’)@maisoncrivelli Cuir InfraRouge #perfumeprescription @lush Kerbside VioletGuerlain Apres L’Ondee@goutalparis La Violette @lejardinretrouve Violette Kew @molinardparfums Violette @isseymiyakeparfums L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet

We are practically bursting with new fragrance launch news (there are several million so far this year it seems, and we’re going our best to catch-up with some of our faves here), and we are both glowing from our Jasmine AWARD nomination! Plus, we’ve got the perfect scented suggestions for your perfume prescription questions…We could not be more thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Creativity category of @fragrancefoundationuk Jasmine Awards for our week-long Halloween Instagram story. This unfurled in daily updates - which Suzy & Nicola took turns to write, using the story, photographs and music to evoke various fragrance’s characters. The entire story culminated in a podcast episode which went out on Halloween last year, and you can view the entire story by clicking on our Scented Story highlight circle - underneath our bio @onthescentpodcast. The podcast episode is linked there at the end of the story, too. Anyway. Suffice to say we are THRILLED to have been nominated and made the shortlist. And we will be celebrating will all the other finalists at the ceremony on May 9th! We discuss…@bdkparfumsparis 312 Saint Honoré@maisoncrivelli Tubéreuse Astrale@nancymeilandparfums Lupin Meadow @champagneandsmoke Filthy Rose candle @ormondejayne Vanille Afrique Intensivo@kayali Oudgasm Smoky Oud | 07@eliesaabworld Elie Saab Bridal@dsanddurga Black Magenta @dsanddurga Wear at Maximum Volume @bibbi.parfum Rainbow Rose @bibbi.parfum Swimming Pool @bibbi.parfum Santal BeautySuzy also thinks Nicola would like: @bibbi.parfums Radio Child@marcantoinebarrois TILIA Perfume Prescriptions:@diptyque Philosykos@manosgerakinisperfume Manos Gerakinis Immortelle Manos Gerakinis Rose Poetiqueall £50 for 10ml @shymimosaperfumery in Bristol (and online, if you create an account you get 10% off your first order.)@mirrorwater.earth Smooth Body Oil @sanctuaryspa Golden Sandalwood Mousse @tothefairestlondon Cécile Satin Body Oil@refeelnaturals Lost Alhambra Dry Oil (from @sainte.cellier) 

Award-winning artist and historian Tasha Marks has been exploring the relationship between art and the senses with @avmcuriousities through extraordinary scented artworks, installations and events since 2011.From recreating the scent of ancient Roman rituals, enhancing the experiences of the visually impaired on an architectural tour, evoking the smells of Queen Victoria’s dinners and making ‘strike and sniff wallpaper’, patrons include the Royal Academy of Arts, Victoria & Albert Museum, The National Gallery, The British Museum and most recently, creating the @libertylondon ‘Noseum’. We’re delighted to have Tasha as a guest this week - and we’ll be taking a deep dive into her life, how she makes artistic inspirations a sniffable reality, and the fragrances she likes to wear outside of an exhibition setting…On Tasha’s website, there are brilliant descriptions photographs, and sound files of her work; plus you can sign up for her newsletter to hear about forthcoming artworks, installations and events: https://www.avmcuriosities.comDuring the episode we mention:@perfumerh - Lyn Harris’ fragrance house, which Tasha got to know @libertylondon and has fallen madly for!(Suzy also mentions Perfumer H Ink, which she was finally paired with at a recent consultation in Liberty’s Fragrance Lounge)The Forest Bathing Institute @tfb_institute@calvinklein CK [email protected] V by Valentino @versace Blue Jeans@laboratoryperfumes Samphire Don’t forget, you can meet Tasha and hear much more about her career, ask her your own questions, and get to experience the Liberty Noseum first hand (or nose!) on the evening of April 11, when Suzy @fragrantmaven is hosting an Art & Fragrance conversation with Tasha! Tickets available here: https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/events/Fragrance-Fine-Art-Event.htmlTickets also linked in our bio, and in our Events highlights on Instagram @onthescentpodcast 

WHAT a way to end #nationalfragranceweek! If you’ve already listened to Part One, you’ll know our special guest this week, Mellissa Leong @fooderati is a HUGE fragrance fan, and that her list was so extensive, we had to split our interview with into *two full-length episodes* to accommodate them all. Quite frankly, we were all having such a great time, it could quite easily have gone into five parts, were it not for the fact that Melissa is an incredibly busy woman (and that it was gone 11pm our time when we’d finished recording!) Well I mean, when you look at that list, there’s no way we could cut any out, is there?!As you’ll discover, quite apart from her many broadcasting, writing, and editing accomplishments; Melissa is an erudite woman of incredible taste and style (as was her mother, we learned in the first half). We so enjoyed hearing the reasons behind her perfume choices, the development of her personal taste, and indeed, the link between her tastebuds and her sense of smell. From food and fragrance, to the emotional resonance and how to build a wardrobe of perfumes that arm you against anything life may throw in your path, we know you’re going to enjoy this journey as much as we did.No matter if you’re a #foodie or a #fragrancelover - and there are a LOT of ties between our two tribes - you’ll find so much to love, here…We discuss:@diptyque Eau Duelle@atelierdesors Lune Feline @bdkparfumsparis Gris Charnel@montale Intense Cafe@ormondejayne Woman@escentricmolecules 01 + Iris today@fragonardparfumeurofficiel Santal CardamomeWhen working on @masterchefau Melissa wore @fentybeauty layered with @naomigoodsir Bois D’Ascese@santamarianivella1221 Aqua della Regina + Parle Moi Milky Musk was “the combo I wore most days” (when working in Florence)[Suzy @fragrantmaven recommended Melissa tries @januaryscentproject Selperniku to feed her love of lactonic (milky) scents!]@jomalonelondon Myrrh and Tonka@parlemoideparfum Milky Musk@lelabofragrances Another 13@giardiniditoscana Bianco Latte@initioparfumsprives Oud for Greatness@lataffaperfumes Mood for Oud Komorebi (purchased at Fueguia Patagonia, Tokyo)@demeterceo Earthworm / MushroomMelissa’s favourite indie fragrance boutiques to shop in Australia: @loreperfumery@peonymelbourne@le_salon_aux_fleurs_armadale@libertineparfumerie

As part of #nationalfragranceweek, we could not have been more thrilled to discover that today’s guest is an avid listener to our podcast - and that she has time to fit us in. Because, to say the least, Melissa Leong @fooderati is a BUSY woman! Currently hosting Dessert Masters in Australia, former host of MasterChef Australia; in November last year Melissa was asked to moderate an ‘In Conversation With @jamieoliver’ evening at a PACKED Sydney Opera House. And when emailing us her notes for this episode, Melissa revealed she was “…still recovering from a week of racing cars (I did a Top Gear hot lap!) and speaking at IWD lunches.”Reading from her talent management bio: “Few in Australia can boast the culinary credentials of Melissa Leong. An accomplished food and travel writer, food media consultant, radio broadcaster, television presenter, MC and cookbook editor, this first-generation Singaporean Australian isn’t afraid to eat anything at least once.” We can now add to that by saying she isn’t afraid to SMELL anything at least once, either, and we have a mega list of her favourite fragrances to discuss in depth.  There were SO many amazing fragrances on Melissa’s list, we had to make this a two-part series (Part 2 will be released as a bonus episode on Sunday), but here are the scents discussed in this episode…@isseymiyakeparfums L’Eau D’Issey@calvinklein CK One@clinique Aromatics Elixir / Happy@chloe [email protected] 2 / Lucky Scent (discontinued)@tomfordbeauty Black Orchid@officialbyredo Gypsy Water@aesopskincare Marrakech@lelabofragrances Santal 33@rpparfums Oud Delice@carnerbarcelona Black Calamus@trudon Mortel Noir@nassomatto Baraonda/Black Afgano@matierepremiereparfums Encense SuaveDon’t miss PART TWO - coming out as a *bonus* episode this Sunday! 

It being National Sleep Week, in this episode we’re focussing on fragrances that we like to wear to bed. From scents to soothe and help us unwind, to those that make us feel we’re drifting off in a posh hotel surrounded by sumptuous bedlinen – we’ll be discussing ‘your skin but better’ scents, texturally pleasing perfumes that remind us of crisp cotton and luxurious sheets and even silk pyjamas. But are there certain fragrances that *you* only wear at bedtime, or do you think the whole idea of wearing a perfume to sleep in is a bit weird?  Whatever your preference, we hope you find this one suitably relaxing to listen to whenever you feel a bit frazzled, and discover something that at least helps you get some rest, even if it’s not a full night’s sleep (we also talk about how much pressure there is for that on social media! – and we’d love to hear your scent suggestions, too...[This episode isn’t sponsored, but @sleep.8uk are very kindly sending us #gifted pillows to try, they also do everything from mattresses, massage chairs, beds & sofa beds]. We talk about...Body Care & Pillow Sprays: @aromatherapyassociates Deep Relax / Light Relax collections sleep8.uk will be stocking the ZEMK Care London collection (Suzy mentions the Goodnight Pillow Mist) @rarebeauty Find Comfort collection (body lotion / spray / aromatherapy pen / hand cream) @neom Perfect Night’s Sleep Hand Balm  Re.Feel Lost Alhambra Dry Oil (from @sainte.cellier) @featheranddownsleep Pillow Spray Nicola’s kids love the @childsfarm SlumberTime Lavender & Moon Milk range   Skin Scents: @dsanddurga I Don’t Know What @ellisbrooklyn Myth @olfactiveo Skin @aimeskincare Parfum de Peau perfume oil @narcisorodriguez Musc Nude  Crisp Cotton / Posh Bedlinen Scents: @dsanddurga Steamed Rainbow @durance_uk Cotton Musc eau de Parfum @lelabo Ambrette 9 @bastille_parfums Paradis Nuit  Nicola also mentions loving the calming @mysensate device

With Nicola having hosted an event for @fragranceshopuk and smelling the beautiful @chloe Nomade Naturelle, Suzy & Nicola attending a fascinating launch of a musically-themed new @thameenfragrance with the brilliant @cchonguk, and Suzy practically running between launches (including @florislondon, @thooperfume - others to follow as there have been a fragrant flurry) it’s been quite the workout for our noses!Although we couldn’t fit ALL the new launches in this episode, of course we made time for answering some more of your #perfumeprescriptions questions, and for a hugely moving fragrant memorial for one of our listeners. We discuss… @thameenfragrance Chords @thooperfume Crazy Collection: Bon Bon Pop Wabisabi Gambling @houseofsarahbaker Charade @cochine_official Tuberose Absolute & Sandalwood

We’re hugely excited about some new fragrances worn by us and discussed in this week’s episode (and Suzy was utterly bowled over by THE perfect scented candle for Spring). Diving in to your brilliant perfume prescription questions, meanwhile, we’re matching listeners to their perfect perfumes (this time involving woody vanillas, coffee scents, and the smell of an Italian olive grove…We discuss on the show:NEW!@lordsfragrancehouse Pengelli Forest candle @florislondon Wilde@narciso_rodriguez Narciso For Her Musc Nude@narciso_rodriguez Narciso For Him Vetiver MuscWe're also loving right now:@escentric_molecules 01 + Iris@lesabstraits La Douleur Exquise (c/o the wonderful Brooke @sainte.cellier)@lamontanacandles Night Star Eau de ParfumListener Questions #perfumeprescriptions @tomfordbeauty Tobacco Vanille @maya.njie.perfumes Vanilj @1907perfumes Vanilla.Dry from @jovoymayfair @dolcegabbana_beauty The Only One @tomfordbeauty Cafe Rose @akrofragrances Awake @4160tuesdays Black Velvet Cafe @kilianparis Intoxicated @prosodylondon Mocha Muscari @essentiapuglia ULIVO NOBIL

A bumper episode this week, starting with a deep dive into the new Estée Lauder Legacy x Frederic Malle collection of brilliantly re-imagined classics, there’s also a discussion of a limited-edition Serges Lutens that delights Suzy and disturbs Nicola, and an incredible MEMO fragrance that transports you to a gloriously unique landscape in Turkey. And here’s something different – we focus on the fascinating question sent in by a listener who’s lucky enough to be going to the @taylorswift ERAS tour and wants to know how we’d scent it. So, we went one step further and have matched a fragrance for every major album, reflecting the mood shift and growth process in each perfume choice... Do you agree, or would you have chosen differently? How would YOU scent the tour? Or perhaps there’s a musician / film / book / TV Show or some other art form you’d like us to ‘scent match’? Let us know!In This Week’s Show: @esteelauderuk @fredericmalle Legacy Collection Azurée Legacy – “A warm and sublime original Estée Lauder fragrance reimagined with notes of Cumin.” (@anneflipoperfumer) Private Collection Legacy – “A reimagined version of the classic scent that allows the floral green notes of the original to shine. Notes of Green Accord, Jasmine and Rose.” (@anneflipoperfumer) White Linen Legacy – “A warm, lush fragrance with the richness of the original scent. Notes of Aldehyde, Rose and Amber.” (@carlos.benaim) Estée Legacy – “An intoxicating floral musk fragrance with notes of Sandalwood, Honey and Jasmine.” (@carlos.benaim) Knowing Legacy – “A rich, fruity scent expanded from the original with notes of Black Currant and Orris.” (@brunojovanovicperfumer) @sergeslutens L’Orpheline (limited edition) @memo.paris CappadociaScent-matching Taylor Swift’s ERAS Tour, album by album...Taylor Swift: Nicola chose @dsanddurga Cowboy Grass Fearless: Suzy chose @ninaricci L’air du Temps Speak Now: Nicola chose JHAG Lily Fantasy Red: Suzy chose Dior Hypnotic Poison Reputation: Suzy chose Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Lover: Nicola chose @ninaricci L’air du Temps Folklore: Suzy chose @penhaligons Luna Evermore: Nicola chose @roosandroos In the Wood for Love Midnights: Suzy chose @electimusslondon Aquila Absolute

We’re back with another ‘mini pod’ edit of brilliant but affordable fragrances to add to your pocket friendly, guilt free ‘treat to self’ shopping list. In Part One (last week) we discussed several modern scents, but this time we’re also including some nostalgic bargains, going further back into the fragrant archives for some more classic examples that are designer names, made by incredible perfumers, yet can be had for really excellent value! It’s a win-win. Which ones have YOU tried? And what other affordable scent suggestions might you have for us…? We talk about:Nicola: @glossier You@marksandspencer Warmth@thebodyshop Black Musk@andotherstories Sardonyx Fire Suzy:@laurabiagiottiparfums Roma@fragonard Belle de Paris@lancomeofficial Ô de Lancôme@rochasofficial Tocade@chopard Casmir

This year we want to give even more affordable fragrance options on the podcast. Balancing our coverage of all price options has been vital to us since we started On the Scent and given the soaring costs of EVERYTHING (including fragrance prices), it’s more important than ever. Of course, we will still cover the luxury, niche and designer launches and more spendy scents we love, but if they are way out of your pocket right now – or you’re simply looking for some perfumed treats that won’t break the bank – we wanted to do a little mini pod edit of some favourites to recommend.In Part One for this week, we will be looking at some brilliant but more inexpensive contemporary scents we’ve been enjoying wearing recently, and next week for Part Two, at some fantastic older ones that can be snapped up for under £40, and which you simply MUST try for yourselves. We so hope you enjoy listening, and meanwhile we wonder… which affordable fragrances would YOU recommend other people try?Nicola:Suzy & Nicola: @andotherstories Plants Illustrated£29 for 50ml eau de toilette@andotherstories Solar Essay £29 for 50ml eau de toilette @avon_uk Attraction for Her £16 for 50ml eau de parfum@avon_uk Far Away Beyond Currently £14 for 50ml parfum Suzy:@honore.payan Luxe Ambre €22.50 for 50ml eau de parfum Honore Payan Musc Blanc €22.50 for 50ml edpHonore Payan Musc Noir €6 for refillable travel size spray edp

Discover which fragrances we’ve been enraptured by this week…There’s everything from an affordable treat Nicola fell for, and a newly-launched citrus/vetiver scent she thinks Suzy will ADORE; to luxe hair mists, another achingly beautiful sample from @sainte.cellier, THREE new Ormonde Jayne fragrances, and a perfume & cocktail matching event that was a sensorial sensation…Nicola’s been wearing:@avon_uk Lov U Connected A new fragrance by @parfumsdemarly which we can talk about, but not yet name! Suzy’s been wearing:@electimuss Hair Mists - now available in Mercurial Cashmere and Imperium.@lesabstraits Belle Âme (sample kindly sent from @sainte.cellier) @ormondejayne Montabaco Cuba (We also mention Montabaco Rio & Montabaco Flor)Suzy had the best time at an @arquiste event, where Josh & Sam from @fiole hosted the brilliant Arquiste founder, @arquistecarlos Carlos Huber. Suzy fell madly back in love with Architect’s Club and Aleksandr, and gasped aloud at the gorgeousness of L’Or de Louis. She’s also pretty damn certain Nicola would LOVE Sydney Rock Pool (the ultimate beach-y skin, happy summer scent memories fragrance?)And of course, we catch-up with answering some more of your questions via our listener #perfumeprescriptions (waxy art supplies, childhood sweets, and discontinued designer recommendations…?!)@amouage Imitation Man @fredericmalle Sale Gosse @thebathhouseshop Art Studio diffuser @loccitane_uk_ire Fig & Rose Eau de Parfum@memoizeperfume Memoize London Ego@diptyque L’Ombre dans L’Eau

Such a diverse range of fragrances mentioned in this latest episode - we’ve everything from the return of Moschino’s iconic teddybear scent, a salty oud, the smell of lost love daring to hope again, and some of your utterly brilliant questions (which we’ve answered with our scented suggestions). We so hope you enjoy listening. And do let us know what YOUR answers to the questions would be… @moschino Toy2 Pearl@tomford Oud Minerale (both kindly gifted from @theperfumeshop.pr)(As mentioned by Tom @thescentiest on our previous episode, kindly sent a sample by @sainte.cellier to try) @lesabstraits La Douler Exquise@durance_uk Cotton Musc eau de Parfum@aimeskincare Aime Parfum de Peau perfume oilPapier d’Arménie (in Tradition, Arménie & Rose scents) [These were sent from @thefrench.pharmacy - huge thanks!]Listener #perfumeprescriptions@juliettehasagun Mmm &@guerlain Mon Guerlain@esteelauderuk Bronze Goddess@nuxe_uk Prodigieux® le parfum@bobbibrownuk Beach @jilsander Sun@juliettehasagun Vanilla Vibes @juliettehasagun Sunny Side Up @tothefairestlondon Cécile @whind Neroli Bronze@escentricmolecules 01 + Mandarin@jovoymayfair Psychédélique@rahua Palo Santo Perfume Oil@initioparfumsprive Paragon@animavinciocficial Wood of Life @maisonlouismarie No.04 Bois de Balincourt perfume oil@aimeskincare Aime Parfum de Peau perfume oil@glossier You@olfactiveo Skin @tothefairestlondon Cécile satin body oil

For this episode we’re thrilled to welcome our first guest of the fourth season - Tom, aka @thescentiest. Tom’s stunning photos are immediately eye-catching on Instagram, and his fragrance reviews equally nuanced, captivating and thoughtful. He’s a huge supporter of indie fragrance brands, retailers, and other creators; celebrating the industry with his annual The Scentiest Awards. Having met Tom for the first time in person at a recent fragrance launch, it’s wonderful to welcome him to On the Scent!“My first memories are of my mum's L'Air du Temps miniatures, plus Rive Gauche, and Sun Moon Stars by Karl Lagerfeld. I was always so drawn to smelling them and loved how precious the bottles were...”Tom’s personal fragrance journey shapes out like this (and we discussed as many as we could during this episode):CK Eternity - 12 y/oCK One - 13 y/oDrakkar Noir - 15 y/oD&G Pour Homme - 16 y/oPlus Plus Masculine, Diesel - 17 y/oGucci Pour Homme II - 21 y/oPaul Smith Extreme - 22 y/oSpicebomb - 34 y/oTerre D'Hermes Parfum - 35 y/oFall Into Stars, Strangelove - 37 y/oEverlasting, Zoo NYC - 39 y/oAnd a few things he’s obsessed with now:“Perfumer H in general, but Ink, Incense Water, and Patchouli stand out. Plus Ink incense sticks are the best I've found!”Tobacco Honey - my first Guerlain, and the scent memory is of my late grandmother's cigar cabinet.Brompton Immortals, Exnihilo - the most zhuzhie rose ever!Fleur du mal, Dries Van Noten - Quentin Bisch does Osmanthus, with an artpiece of a bottle.Celine - Nightclubbing!Eris - Ma Bete (grrr)Isabelle Larignon - all three of her releases.We also mention:@houseofsarahbaker Gold Spot@lesabstraits La Douleur Exquise (from @sainte.cellier)Cacao Porcelana @ateliermateri

We are BACK! On the Scent Podcast is now in its FOURTH season, can you believe?! We could t be more thrilled, and it’s all thanks to you, our lovely listeners, for your ongoing support. In this first episode for Season 4, we are catching up with what we’ve been wearing, some exciting new launches, and answering more of your utterly fascinating (and so eloquently written) perfume prescription questions. Suzy talks about:@jomalonelondon Red Hibiscus Cologne Intense @mizensir Pallisandre Night @widianofficial Lubin@sarah_baker_studios Flame & Fortune extrait @marissazappas Tragedy Perfume OilSuzy purchased hers from @saintecellier (currently sold out there, but still available marissazappas.com) Nicola talks about:Witchy Candleswitchycandles.co.ukListener #perfumeprescription Questions:@jomalonelondon Red Roses@diptyque Eau Rose Paul Smith Rose (if you can get it! May be relaunched in new packaging?)@penhaligons Constance @pierreguillaume_parfumeur Musc Māori@pierreguillaume_parfumeur Anti-Blues @miyazperfume Iris Cacao@sergesluten Jeux de Peau @dolcegabbana_beauty Devotion (smells like panettone) @januaryscentproject Selperniku @etatlibreorange Une Amourette@exaltatum_parfum Saint Paul’s (samples also available at @bloomperfumery)@4160tuesdays Eau My Soul @borntostandout.official Nanatopia@comptoirsudpacifique Vanille Banane

In this second part of our look back at some of our favourite fragrances from the year, we’re re-sniffing scents that go from sparkling freshness, velvety night air through mouth-watering ultra-realistic gourmand treats, to evocations of paper, books, magical forests and spectacular sunsets. It was SO hard to edit our choices down to this list , but you can find others of our favourites in the Live Event episode, and in last week’s Part One of this mini pod series. Oh my goodness, this our LAST episode of the year!! We’re having a little break from the main pod over the festive period until January. BUT we’re still doing the weekly Patreon exclusive episodes all over Christmas. Plus, we have our Patreon Super Sniffers Christmas Zoom Party on December 16th at 8pm (U.K. time)! Do join us if you can! (Details & links on our Patreon highlights circle beneath bio). We’ll still be posting here as well, and in our Facebook group - but until next time, we wish you a fragrant festive season, and can’t WAIT to reveal next year’s perfume-filled plans! XxIn this episode… Nicola Chose: @maisonfranciskurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte@akrofragrances Bake@lamontanacandles Night Star@penhaligons Solaris@juliettehasagun Lust for Sun Suzy Chose:@akrofragrances Bake@diptyque L’Eau Papier@andotherstories Lost Chapter(Now also do it in perfume oil from £17!)@lamontanacandles Divine Sunset@goldfield_and_banks_australia Silky Woods Elixir

In this two-part mini-pod series, we’re taking a look back at just some of our favourite fragrances that have been released this year. Why not all of them, you say? Because that would need be a ten-hour special!We’ve already covered some of our faves in our Live Event – and you can listen to that episode or see the list on our grid post – but here we wanted to cover some of the others we’ve adored. Because 2023 has seen some truly great launches, and has us fizzing with excitement about the fragrances that next year has in store. So, which of these have YOU tried so far – and what would make your end of year olfactory edit, we wonder…?Nicola:@narciso_rodriguez All of Me@parfumsdemarly Althaïr@guerlain Tobacco Honey@marcantoineb Ganymede (technically came out in 2029, the Extrait was this year!)@olfactiveo Skin Suzy:@boujeebougies Gilded@ellakparfumsparis Camelia K@goldfield_and_banks_australia Ingenious Ginger @burberry Goddess @olfactiveo Citrus

We’ve never had SO many questions from listeners – it seems you’re all either desperately seeking scents that have been discontinued, looking for more affordable alternatives; or perhaps wanting to explore differing facets of our personalities with new perfumes. In fact, some of you are hoping to find fragrant disguises we can use to ease us into new stages of our lives… and we’ve searched high and low to find you the answers to your dreams. Which ones might you be tempted to try, we wonder…? @andy_tauer L`Air du Desert Marocain@etatlibreorange Rien@parfumsgres Gres Cabochard@emanuelungaroparis Ungaro Diva@urbanapothecarylondon Oud Geranium @aesopskincare Hwyl@marksandspencer Apothecary Ease @whind @diptyque L’Eau Papier@millerharris Le Cedre@byredo Rose of No Man’s Land @cartier Pasha de [email protected] Russian Leather @4160tuesdays The Lion Cupboard @carineroitfeldparis Forgive Me

Well… we thought last year’s live event couldn’t be topped, but this year’s was even more epic! So, this week’s show is for those who were there & want to relive the magic, or those who couldn’t make it and are wondering what happened. We’ll be talking about some of the olfactory occurrences, with snippets recorded during the evening, taking you through the epic goody bag, and answering a couple more questions attendees had sent in…HUGE thanks to @tomsavanococktails for providing their *incredible* olfactively-infused cocktails for guests to enjoy! Everyone was awed by the massive Goody Bag, with contents generously provided by:@moltonbrown Bath & Shower Gels - Rose Dunes / Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold / Re-Charge Black Pepper @perfumewalks Desk Calendar @electimusslondon Mercurial Cashmere /Trajan / Imperium / Vanilla Edesia@arianagrande Cloud Pink @ghostfragrances Orb of Night Opulence@jlofragrances ONE @atkinsons1799.london Tulipe Noire @atkinsons1799.london Lavender On the Rocks@isseymiyakeparfums L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Vetiver@isseymiyakeparfums L’Eau d’Issey Pivoine Peony @olfactive_o - Gourmand @roosandroos Bel Absinthe @roosandroos Malamata@sanajardin Vanilla Nomad @kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33@mabelle_orama Lunar Dust @tedbaker Elodie @neomorganics Perfect Night’s Sleep Pillow Mist @skinalchemists Rejuvenating Facial Elixir@revoxb77 Just Niacinimide Daily Moisturiser@eliesaabworld Elixir @goldfield_and_banks_australia Ingenious Ginger @billieeilishfragrances Eilish No.2@others_co Red Skies / Mystic Zingaro@aouralondon Love Rush Body Mist @marcantoinebarrois Discovery Set@thameenfragrance Bravi@ostens_official Cashmeran Velvet / Rose Oil Isparta / Patchouli Heart I We also had full sized bottles of fragrances to give away for spot prizes in competitions during the event! Thank you to @aspectsbeauty for @jeroboamperfumes Unue / @jeroboampergumes Vespero / @alexandrejparfums Art Nouveau Collection Majestic Naard. And to @theprstudiouk for full sizes of @ojarofficial Wadi Bloom Nicola Talked About:Edeniste EnergyGoldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger Electimuss Vanilla Edesia Celine Nightclubbing Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede Suzy Talked About:La Montaña First Light Thameen Fanfare Miller Harris Hydra Figue Matiere Premiere Vanilla Powder Parfums de Marly Althaïr Questions we didn’t have time to answer on the evening: Anne Stevens:Hello Suzy and Nicola! I am very excited about coming to see you on Friday. Maybe this time I will be brave enough to say hello. I was too shy last year!I would like to ask for a perfume prescription for my husband. He has a modest but well curated selection of fragances. This used to include Embers by Rouge Bunny Rouge. He loved it so much he finished this bottle and now it's discontinued. Can you please help him find something similar?For context he also love Architect's Club, Sycomore and Montabaco. Thank you for your help with this. I have an eBay alert for this perfume in the hope that someone might be selling it but no luck as yet! Also, if you can help, I have a ready made Christmas present idea!! Thank you! Anne xxEmbers was:Cloves, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg; middle notes are Incense, Labdanum, Jasmine and Freesia; base notes are Woodsy Notes, Peru Balsam and StyraxANSWER:Heeley Cardinal “Incense enrobed in folds of white linenA timeless scent built around the traditional incense notes of labdanum, ciste, frankincense and myhr. An air of lightness and purity is portrayed by a note of fresh, clean linen. The association of grey amber, patchouli and vetiver, imparts this perfume with mysticism and a rare and contemporary elegance. An immaculate young priest.Auburn hair and milky white skin. Romantic and mystical.White Linen . Baie Rose . Black PepperLabdanum . Frankincense . MyhrVetiver . Grey Amber . Patchouli”(Samples available at Les Senteurs)Armani Prive Encens SatinAmber, woods, spices & incense Histoire de Parfums Encens Roi (£39 for 15ml) Top notes: Olibanum CO2, Roman Chamomile, Schinus MolleHeart notes: Saffron, Pimento Berry CO2*, Atlas CedarwoodBase notes: White Cacao, Oud, Cistus, VanillaInterlaced billows of sweet and cold smokes; a path of pleasure and a path of enlightenment; the resin of gods and of princes: Encens Roi collects the tales of a Humanity that has never ceased to hope.Anne also adds:I will be cheeky and ask for a couple of other prescriptions for myself! I love the smell of basmati rice when it's cooking! Can you recommend any rice themed perfumes?? I know about Chant de Camargue but have never tried it and it's too expensive to risk a blind buy. I do have Poudre de Riz by Pierre Guillaume and I love it but I think it's more on the side of powder than rice. Any other suggestions?I also love black tea notes. So any tea suggestions also welcome but I'm probably getting greedy now!ANSWER:Borntostandout Dirty RiceOlivier Cresp. Top notes are Bergamot and Almond; middle notes are Rice Basmati, Milk and Peony; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar, Cetalox and Vetiver.(Samples available from Bloom)DSH Parfums BIWA: Dedicated to and conceived by the late Robert Herrmann; a dear friend in fragrance, a ‘heart’ of the West Coast and online fragrance communities, and an inspired writer for online magazine CaFleureBon.com. Dawn says: “The opening of aldehydes, with the merest touch of mint and green cypress give the fragrance a shining, ‘pearly’- opalescence along with a natural, ‘lake side setting’ that continues throughout the design. For the heart, I created a rice powder and a steamed jasmine rice accord; each given a creamier feel with a light hand of vanilla. The drydown is a soft bed of hinoki, cedarwood, and pine. The entire fragrance for me has the feeling of ascension: of flying ever skyward toward the celestial realm through clouds, pastel colored by the setting twilight sun.”All of the profits from the sale of Biwa will be donated to Robert’s husband, Ron. Biwa is a gift of love to the memory of our dear friend and a loving tribute to his ‘perfumed’ imagination.