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We can't WAIT for you to hear this live recording from our Top Of The Morning event at The Barnes Fragrance Fair last Sunday.
What a wonderful day it was and it was so lovely to see so many of you, our dear listeners there.
During our event we had the utter pleasure of interviewing fragrance lover, Barnes resident and acclaimed actress Hayley Mills as well as fragrance industry royalty Chris Yu. It really was a moment that we'll never forget.
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We’re still pinching ourselves after winning the Jasmine Awards New Media Award for the second year running, for our Halloween Scented Story project! And huge congrats to Suzy @fragrantmaven for her Judges Special Recognition Award for her Substack feature on Rivals characters and their signature scents. We spill a few behind-the-scenes secrets from the ceremony (and those legendary goody bags) in last weekend’s Patreon extra episode – available for subscribers to our patreon.com page.
@marcantoinebarrois were double-winners too, for the magnificent happiness-bottled fragrance, Tilia.
Nicola discovered @parfums_d_inza, a Cotswolds-based house, and loved trying Reine de la Nuit (which she’s sure Suzy will adore) & Eclat Rouge.
Suzy is obsessed with waking up to the glorious new @matierepremierparfums Neroli Oranger Body Wash & Body Lotion – orange blossom, neroli, bergamot, ylang - ylang and musks make every morning a scented sanctuary.
Nicola can’t be without @neomwellbeing Real Luxury Cocooning Shower Cream – her new shower must-have.
Suzy tuned in to the online launch of two new @amouage fragrances: Decision & Existence by Quentin Bish and Renaud Salmon. Decision is electric juniper, scarred wood and vanilla – her new Amouage favourite. Existence is a luminous blend of frankincense and lily of the valley, evoking white feathers and bright light.
Nicola’s go-to is @kilianparis Midnight in Heaven – luscious mango, rice pudding, suncream and pure holiday bliss.
Suzy insists Nicola tries @thomasdemonaco Sol Salgado – all gilded warmth and holiday skin vibes.
We got to try @grove_england Anemone eau de parfum / Hand Cream, founded by Laura Butler - Madden. Chamomile, jasmine, neroli and cedarwood create a fragrance that’s both nostalgic and modern, inspired by the myth of Aphrodite and Adonis.
Suzy is also hugely excited for the new @adidasoriginals @adidasuk Vibes fragrances – fusing neuroscience and scent, created by top perfumers and brilliantly affordable. Huge congrats to @cotyinc and @cotyukpr for doing such a great job on this collection and championing the noses behind the scents. Six mood-boosting fragrances:
Chill Zone – lavender and vanilla (Perfumer: Ilias Ermenidis)
Full Recharge – cedar leaf and clary sage (Perfumer: Emilie Coppermann)
Energy Drive – cardamom and pink pepper (Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin)
Spark Up – pink pepper, orange, geranium, lemon (Perfumer: Frank Voelkl)
Get Comfy – mandarin and vanilla (Perfumer: Gabriela Chelariu)
Happy Feels – jasmine and grapefruit (Perfumer: Marypierre Julien)
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In is week's episode, Nicola and Suzy are getting excited about the Ormonde Jayne home collection as well as the Jasmine Awards which take place tonight.
There's a fragrance that Suzy swooned over and an amazing new niche brand that everyone needs to know about.
Here's what they mention during the episode:
Ormonde Jayne home fragrances:
Nosu
Veronique Gabai Eau d’Azur
@diemscents
Initio Power Self
@tanuta_casati Casati - Black Casati
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CAN Suzy @fragrantmaven find fragrances for a listener who wants to smell like a cave (yes, really), and for an actor playing Belle’s eccentric inventor dad, Maurice, in Beauty & the Beast the Musical? Of COURSE she can!
This week on the podcast: Nicola shares her dreamy perfumery day in Paris with her mum, exploring the gorgeous Maison @diptyque (complete with its own garden) and falling for L’Eau Papier all over again, before swooning at the divine @dior fashion exhibit. Nicola also finally sniffed some recent launches Suzy raved about: @marcantoinebarrois Aldebaran and @angelaflandersperfumery Shantung Dream.
Then we’re on to some other new exciting launches:
@chanelofficial Chance Eau Splendide – a joyously fruity, sparkling berry scent with a mischievous twinkle. Perfect for carefree days.
@creed Eladaria – “a dreamlike garden reawakening in the silvery mist of dawn.” Budding roses, peonies, lily of the valley and dewdrops – ideal for spring/summer weddings.
@aftelier Mandy Aftel Biblioscents – four genius scratch-and-sniff bookmarks scented with vetiver, geranium, frankincense, and ginger. The perfect gift for fragrance book lovers!
We’re prepping for our talk and live podcast at @barnesfragrancefair (plus Suzy’s talk with @aliceduparcq later that day).
Join us SATURDAY MAY 17th!
9:30am: Suzy & Nicola ‘Top of the Morning’ talk show (guests, interviews, fragrant weather forecasts, perfume prescriptions, goody bags!)
https://tinyurl.com/SuzyAndNicola
11am: Suzy & Alice’s Barnes Fragrance Fair Round-Up (our curated edit of the things you MUST smell, and why… plus goody bags!)
https://tinyurl.com/SuzyAndAlice
#listenerprescriptions
@popeyehut asks for inspiration for playing Maurice in Beauty & the Beast – aiming for “a slightly mad, eccentric French inventor.”
Suzy suggests:
@beaufortlondon Pyroclasm (cold steel meets fire – think wild inventions!)
@dsanddurga Steamed Rainbow (surreal, misty, colourful, dreamlike)
Meanwhile, Jessi @grostesquex.o wants to smell like a cave – hidden, wet, strange, glimmering.
Suzy’s picks:
CAVE Alheba (from @artparfumsmilano) – matured in turf-dug caves, cold and dank yet comforting, with earthy, incense and woodland notes.
@vyrao Mamajuju – the earthiest scent, with wet red clay, sandalwood, rum and olibanum. “Smell the earth, soaked by rain; feel grounded, connected, awakened.”
What would YOU have answered to both questions?
Until next week (when we’re up for our second @fragrancefoundationuk Jasmine Award and Suzy’s shortlisted in two other categories – cross your fingers for us!), wishing you wonderfully fragrant days ahead. xx
#onthescentpodcast #perfume #fragrance #perfumelovers #fragrancecommunity
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In this episode we're chatting about Nicola's "fragrant" experience on a narrow boat and how she was helped by the power of neroli and uplifting vanilla.
We also chat about some of our recent fragrance discoveries including:
Acqua di Parma Buongiorno
COS Solaire
'Glossier You Fleur
YSL Muse
plus we have a fabulous marriage related listener prescription and Suzy has a special prescription for one of the main characters in the Court of Thorn and Rose Series.
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This week's On the Scent podcast is a sensory feast spanning art, astrophysics, architecture, cults, rituals and embracing your darker side (while finding the light).
Suzy was staggered by @marcantoinebarrois Aldebaran - a tuberose like no other that's wild, greenly sap-laden and coconutty cool, currently featured in an extraordinary art installation at Milan Design Week (on until 13th April, tickets here:
Mission ALDEBARAN
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It's particularly mercurial: on Suzy it's ultra green, then cold, metallic and silvery, creamy and addictive; on @blublazerguy it was coconutty, while on @morebrandscents the intriguing paprika pepperiness really came through, so you need to try it on your own skin!
Meanwhile, Nicola’s been delighted about @debenhams upping their fragrance game with niche and heritage brands, including @bastilleparfums Un Deux Trous Soleil (childhood-evoking via sunshine and play dough!), @houbigant_parfum Quelque Fleur (vintage bouquet), and @molinardparfums Molinard de Molinard (70s chic).
@memo.paris takes us on two fragrant journeys: Portobello Road with its myrtle, rose and rain accord that Suzy's been editing on her skin, and Ithaque - an escape to the mythical Greek island with cedar, bergamot and blackcurrant.
Another tuberose that captured Suzy's heart is @manosgerakinis Wild Tuberose - green yet buttery, slightly salty and totally addictive with bergamot, jasmine and woods.
Nicola's fallen for @narcisorodriguezofficial For Her Intense with its vetiver/amber trail, juicy peach and white florals, while we were both surprised by @zadigetvoltaire ZADIG's billowing orange blossom, toasty sesame, fiery ginger and sandalwood.
Suzy's also raving about @thomasdemonaco collection at @lessenteurs, featuring Sol Salgado (sun-kissed skin with salt and linden), Fuego Futuro (a shamanic journey of smoke and incense), and Raw Gold (desire with davana, suede and vanilla).
Finally, both Suzy and Nicola chose @ateliernoite Flowers of Evil Candle with its mysterious datura flower, orange blossom and powdery orris - perfect for after sunset indulgence...
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In this jam-packed mini podcast, we discuss…
We are Fragrance Foundation Jasmine awards finalists! In the New & Visual Media category, for our Scented Story (the week-long creative project we did for Halloween, taking it in turns to tell a story evoking intriguingly uncanny fragrances using photographs and video we took, choosing music, spanning Instagram reels, stories and posts, and a special edition of the podcast. You can see this by clicking on the Story 2 highlights circle beneath our bio @onthescentpodcast on Instagram.
We are judges for the inaugural Marie Claire U.K. Fragrance Awards - and Nicola is now their monthly fragrance columnist!
Tickets for our Top of the Morning show @barnesfragrancefair at 9:30am on May 17th are available from here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-of-the-morning-with-suzy-nightingale-and-nicola-bonn-tickets-1246339748739?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios
Arkive Dry Shampoo The Reset (limited edition in Decorated Woods fragrance). We adore the so-affordable but utterly gorgeous Arkive fragrances, and Suzy was particularly excited to buy this dry shampoo scented with her favourite of the perfumes.
We were invited to An Ormonde Jayne Mothers Day event at their London boutique. celebrate our mums, and help them choose a fragrance. Nicola’s mum chose a set of travel sizes, as she fell in love with so many. Suzy’s mum wasn’t mobile enough to attend in person, but chose Ta’if, as she felt the description matched her personality (and it’s now her favourite!). Suzy chose Levant for its sunny, radiant optimism. Nicola has fallen for the subtle charms of Xian.
Suzy has her hands on a bottle of the gorgeous new Memo Portobello Road fragrance and teases with a description she’ll continue in the next episode, along with a hint of their next fragrance, which beckons a Greek sun-drenched island (yes please!) More to be revealed next time…
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Our latest #listenerprescriptions special episode is here! We've been overwhelmed with incredibly inventive, creative questions from our listeners that we simply couldn't wait to dive into. [See our Stories for direct links!]
First up is Emsy, seeking a fragrance for a transformative period in life while dealing with chronic pain and preparing for an exciting theatre production. For under £100, we suggested @ruthmastenbroekperfume Dagian with its refreshing lime, mint and orange blossom notes, @experimentalperfumeclub Bergamot Incense which brings complexity to this radiant citrus, and @joloves Pomelo Oud.
Then Cemile, writing a masters thesis on Circe, needed a scent embodying this witch goddess's duality of savagery and elegance. We prescribed @paul_schutze Tears of Eros, a narcotic green incense rich with resins, @mapoftheheart Purple Heart V.5 with its dark heart of salty liquorice and purple rose, and @montblanc Patchouli Ink which perfectly melds ink, paper and passion.
For Stephen, a tattoo artist working in close proximity with clients, we recommended @akrofragrances Ink with its notes of black ink, tar and vetiver, Gri Gri Tara Mantra (the eau de parfum for tattooed skin!), @vyraoworld Witchy Woo, and @beaufortlondon Coeur de Noir with its dominating ink accords.
Finally, Grace is expecting a baby in May and wanted a soothing yet distinctive scent for labour. We suggested @e11evenfragrance Perfume Oil with its floral geranium and rose notes, @moltonbrown Reviving Rosemary, and @ilapothecary's aroma rollers.
Tune in to hear our full fragrant recommendations and the stories behind them!
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Get ready for this week’s NEW episode of On the Scent! We're celebrating #nationalfragranceweek with a packed show full of olfactory delights.
Wondering why there's still no #PerfumeBottleEmoji? So are we! Plus, exciting news for our Australian listeners – Suzy will be speaking via live link-up at the @geelonglibraries Fragrance Fair on 22nd March, exploring how to write about fragrance in this influencer-dominated world and unpacking the DNA of Australian fragrance houses.
Get tickets here! https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/events/calendar/item/8dd479c244e0cbf.aspx
We're swooning over @dsanddurga Brown Flowers with its “aging vials of umber hues”and faded grandeur, while Nicola can't stop raving about her latest obsession – Micallef Hypnotic Musk.
Discover why @matierepremiereparfums Vanilla Powder hair perfume is SO worth spritzing, and join us on a mysterious adventure with @maisoncrivelli Safran Secret – a sensual composition contrasting bright saffron with warm, diffusive woods.
We revisit a true British classic with @bronnley English Fern, a timeless blend that's been delighting fragrance lovers since the 1930s, and explore @beautypie La Botanista.
Fancy a new home scent? Nicola adores the new Côte d'Azur collection from @baobabcollection Candles. And to round things off, we celebrate @juliettehasagun's 15th anniversary with their iconic Not a Perfume – the 'clean white t-shirt' of the fragrance world.
Tune in for all this and more fragrant chat – your senses will thank you!
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In this week's episode we're joined by the incredible Amanda Carr aka @wewearperfume who is the organiser of THE fragrance event of the year - The Barnes Fragrance Fair.
Get ready for all the gossip about what you can expect to find on the day (17th May..put it in your diaries) and a little bit of insight as to what it takes to organise an event that is getting bigger every year.
Remember that entry to the fair is free but if you'd like to come to one of the events then you'll need to purchase a ticket.
We'll be on stage at 9:30am with "Top of The Morning" and will of course have AMAZING goodie bags for you.
Here's the link and can't wait to see loads of you there xx
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This week, you join us for a fragrant journey through a scented sleepover and a quest to find perfect perfumes for an actress playing Lady Macbeth, & a concert pianist (no less!)
We’re talking about the delicate allure of Roger & Gallet Osmanthus, the olfactive grandeur of Amouage Epic Woman, and the operatic drama of Merchant of Venice Maria Callas. We'll also explore the tempestuous beauty of 4160 Tuesdays Tempest Rose and tease an exciting upcoming collaboration with author Joanne Harris.
But that's not all! We tackle two intriguing listener prescriptions that will captivate your imagination. An actress seeks a powerful scent to embody Lady Macbeth on stage, while a pianist desires a fragrance to echo her passionate performance and boost her confidence. From smoky gunpowder to mossy forests, we explore scents that evoke strength, witchery, and wild nature.
Prepare to be spellbound by fragrances that transport you to moonlit covens, ancient ceremonies, and the very essence of power. Whether you're stepping onto the stage or into your own spotlight, this episode promises to awaken your senses and inspire your inner performer.
Don't miss this aromatic adventure that blends intrigue, Shakespeare, music, and the transformative power of perfume. Tune in and let your imagination run wild...
We discuss:
@kga_beauty_pr #kgascentedsleepover
@rogergallet Osmanthus
@amouageofficial Epic Woman
@themerchantofvenice Maria Callas
@4160tuesdays Tempest Rose (and founder and perfumer Sarah McCartney’s forthcoming collaboration with @joannechocolat new novel – a prequel to Chocolat!)
Then there’s two of the most artistically intriguing #listenerprescription questions we’ve ever had: one from Gemma Varnom – an actress soon to play Lady Macbeth, who’s looking for a suitably powerful perfume to wear on stage; and another from a pianist about to give the performance of her life – seeking a scent that might echo the passion of the music while boosting her self-confidence.
For Gemma (the actress portraying Lady Macbeth):
@beaufortlondon Tonnere
@zoologistperfumes Moth
@andreamaack Coven
@papillonartisanperfumes Spell 125
@vallense Source
For Astri (the concert pianist):
@fredericmalle Portait of a Lady
@frassai Blondine
@ramonmonegal Flamenco Extrait de Parfum
@lorchestreparfum Piano Santal
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Main pod Mini Pod: The Fab Five - launches we’re loving
New minipod alert! On this bite-sized episode of On the Scent, we're still diving deep into five fabulous fragrance launches that have captured our hearts of late. Get ready for a tempting tour of these olfactory delights...
The Fab Five:
@jomalonelondon Beach Blossom Cologne: A limited-edition escape to tropical paradise with zesty lime, refreshing coconut water, and warm tonka bean.
@parfumsdemarly Valaya Exclusif : Refined luxury in a bottle, blending velvety almond, transparent white flowers, and creamy white woods for contemporary elegance.
@electimusslondon Moroccan Medjool : A sumptuous fruity amber that captures the essence of golden Medjool dates and the warmth of the Moroccan desert.
@angelaflanders Shantung Dream : A captivating orange blossom-based floral with warm amber base notes, inspired by the luxury of raw silk and Mediterranean summers.
@theharmonist Sacred Water: An energising blend of citrus, ginger, and orange blossom that embodies the power and fluidity of our vast oceans.
Tune in to explore these scent-sational new launches in detail!
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We've got a cracking Listener Prescription special for you, and let us tell you, it's a real corker. You wouldn’t believe the range of questions we receive, and this week’s episode of On the Scent podcast really showcases the breadth of the people and feelings, places and personas that fragrance can conjure.
From scenting an Irish adventure and matching the weather, to choosing a fragrance to wear for a loved one’s funeral, and even creating a whole new perfume persona for reinvention – our listeners never fail to surprise us with their diverse and deeply touching requests.
We're diving deep into how fragrance can comfort us during difficult times, enhance travel experiences, and even help us embody our most fabulous selves. It's a rollercoaster of emotions and scents, and we can't wait for you to join us on this olfactory journey.
So, pop in those earbuds and let us guide you through our suggestions – and let us know any scents that spring to mind in answer, too!
Here are the questions we answer & scents we suggest:
For Ashley:
@cloonkeen Báinín - Meaning 'little white', evokes the softness of ivory wool, embodying innocence and plushness in a timeless garment. A delightful blend of freshness and warmth, it carries hints of coastal gorse, dewy herbs, and petrichor after a cloudburst. (Named after the homespun wool used in Aran jumpers and tweed jackets worn by Irish fishermen for generations).
@cloonkeen Roísín Dubh – A mystical Irish rose, Róisín Dubh blends Damascena rose with dry paper and inky patchouli.
The scent deepens into smoky incense, black pepper and tobacco absolute, creating a brooding base.
Named after a rebellious 16th-century song, Róisín Dubh has become a cherished symbol for Irish writers.
@cloonkeen Castaña – A delectable haze of singed yet creamy chestnuts and golden caramel unfolds into a voluptuous blend of Haïtian vetiver, cardamom, and red pepper.
Enriched by delicate cassia absolute and lush jasmine blossoms, it’s a masterpiece.
@laboratorioolfattivo Nun – Nun evokes the primordial waters of Ancient Egypt, symbolising rebirth and the Sun God. Waves of citrus and pear wash to a surging, luminous heart of lotus, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, worshipped by a woody, musky base.
@memo.paris Irish Leather – Irish Leather blends a leather accord with the fresh essence of juniper berries and bitingly green mate. Featuring a fizz of pink pepper, herbaceous clary sage, iris & tonka on a smoked amber base, it pays homage to the Irish roots of Memo Paris' co-founder.
@perfumerhlondon Rainwood – Capturing the essence of the (okay, Scottish) Highlands with grounded beauty, snapped stalks of galbanum and elemi coalesce with clean pepper and droplets of myrrh; all grounded by wet, woody juniper and cedar and patchouli leaves.
For Becca Monet:
Pocket-sized, calming and strengthening roll-on scents for wellbeing from @aromatherapyassociates, @neomwellbeing, @tisseranduk, or @marksandspencer.
For Hannah (& ‘Glory Magnolia’!):
@jovoymayfair @jovoyparis Psychédélique – A groovy time capsule, this scent struts its stuff with the swagger of a '70s rock god. Patchouli takes centre stage, belting out woody notes with the gusto of a Woodstock headliner. It's the olfactory equivalent of a vintage vinyl, crackling with retro charm and rebellious...
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Valentine's Day is on Friday but instead of talking about fragrances that will make other people fall in love with you, we're chatting through the fragrances that we think you might just fall in love with.
During the episode we mention:
Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia
Officine Universelle Buly La Douzaine
Fragrance Du Bois Cavort
Micallef Secrets of Love O Féminin
Amouage Love Delight
Amorecco Lickable Parfum
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Vintage Treasures, NEW Ormonde Jayne, Opalescent Luxury, & a Dewy Rose
Nicola found a treasure-trove of vintage fragrance jewellery to swoon over @alfiesantiques, and we talk about which of the pieces we most covet [Spolier: ALL of them!] plus we’re discussing the latest launch in the @ormondejayne Montabaco collection – a Sandalore-infused beauty Suzy went mad for; and which previous carnival-esque release Nicola fell in love with.
Then we’re in raptures over the Chinese New Year inspired scent from @boadiceathevictorious: Opal – a luxurious pure perfume that shimmers with pearlescence on a base of velvety darkness. Plus, there’s a brand new Med-Essence fragrance from @templespa – a dewy, sparkling rose we think listeners who love joyous, floral-arched garden-party scents will absolutely adore.
We’re also answering a listener’s question about finding her cousin a stunning amber-rich fragrance that won’t break the bank. Can we hit the olfactory spot with the suggestions we give?
And finally for this week’s perfume-packed episode, we’re reminiscing over the glories of the original @agentprovocateur signature scent (which Nicola’s desperate to get her hands on again), and Suzy tempts further with memories of the sassy @chantaltomass fragrance (which she might have to purchase again, too. Oh dear...)
On this week’s show:
@ormondejayne Montabaco Aruba @ormondejayne Montabaco Rio @boadiceathevictorious Opal @templespa Med-Essence (£50 for 50ml edt)
#listenerprescription for @victoriaczul @jeroboamperfumes Ambra @calvinklein Obsession @rochasofficial Femme @lataffa_parfume Eternal Oud We also mention:@agentprovocateur (original EDP) @chantalthomass (EDP) -
Some thrillingly affordable (and therefore guilt free) fragrances which also happen to be *fantastic* in this week’s episode, plus a cult brand Nicola fell madly for and immediately purchased two bottles of (on a whim, having smelled them layered on someone else, as one does…)
Then we’re talking about a stunning (and joyously uplifting) fragrance by Jean-Claude Ellena, built around an ingredient that he says “puts a smile into a scent.”
After swooning all over again for one of THE best toasty, sexy-but-cosy vanillas you can buy, and a powerful, artistic take on horse-y aromas; we’re getting a shot of a new celebrity take on the coffee trend.
And finally, we try to find a tuberose fragrance for a listener who hates tuberose, and a vetiver for another who ADORES vetiver (but can’t re-mortgage the house for one she’s addicted to…)
We discuss:
@gulforchid.perfumes Tahara Vanilla
@dedcool Xtra Milk / 03 Blonde
@laboratorioolfattivo Mandarino
@jovoyparis @jovoymayfair Fire at Will
@houseofsarahbaker Riders
@burberrybeauty Burberry Her EDP
@andotherstories Nocturnal Tales / Paper Blossom
@sabrinacarpenter Me Espresso
#listenerprescriptions
For Prema @bodhiandthebons:
@dior Hypnotic Poison
@killianpsris Good Girl Gone Bad
@pradabeauty Infusion Fleur d’Oranger
@penhaligons Orange Blossom
For @teagansirset:
@millerharris Vetiver Insolent
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In this week’s episode we’ve got a precious Taif Rose blooming, a pink-spangled Cowgirl giddy-up-ing, the Essences of time, bottled, a spiced plum blossom; a gorgeous Lunar scent calendar, and a British indie house with exciting (and very affordable!) perfumes to try.
Plus: we’re answering a listener question about fragrances that help you focus and give you energy (don’t we all need some of that in January?!)
We discuss…
@jomalonelondon Jo Malone London Taif Rose Cologne Intense (limited edition)
@dsanddurga Cowgirl Grass
@amouage The Essences:
Reasons by Bertrand Duchaufour
Lustre by Julien Rasquinet & Paul Guerlain
Outlands by Cécile Zarokian
@maisonlouismarie Icila
Sentier Winds of Luck Calendar (Now £119 & you get a £25 digital gift card)
Abbey Perfumery Perfume Library£28 for ‘12 x 2ml Eaux de Parfum in
#listenerprescription for Sarah Ivinson:
@sanajardin Air of Aquarius
@vyraoworld The Sixth
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Viola Wells @violasjournal is an award-winning Production Designer, writer, and Perfume Curator whose passion for fragrance has shaped her uniquely fascinating career…
Based in Hungary, Viola collaborates with museums and exhibitions to explore the intersection of scent and art history. Her innovative work includes curating fragrances for studies and lectures, as well as scenting movie sets to create immersive atmospheres for actors. With her expertise, Viola transforms fragrance into a storytelling medium, making her a perfect guest for On the Scent.
From memories that have inspired her, convincing directors to experience the power of scent, a history of the world’s first fragrance based in alcohol, to helping open a perfume museum and THE dream perfuming project she has in mind [my precioussssss]; what a fascinating guest Viola was. We so hope you enjoy listening!
Viola mentions:
@bourjois_uk Kobako
The history of Hungary Water Cologne
Link to the abbey museum:
https://g.co/kgs/T7v8ak5
More information about the abbey’s history in this article (written in English):
https://civilek.info/en/2021/05/29/fragrance-museum-opens-in-pannonhalma/
@ikeauk Fireplace Candle
@beaufortlondon Terror & Magnificence
@jeanarthesparfums Amore Mio
@esteelauderuk Spellbound
@viviennewestwood Anglomania
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The SIXTH season of On the Scent (whoah!) has us discussing those scents getting us through what must be the bleakest month in the calendar. What are we wearing, and why?
Nicola’s discovered a new & unusual way to experience a perfume she already had, and loves it even more, now. Plus there’s a new home fragrance brand in town, and believe us when we say they are jawdropping-ly good…
Talking about calendars, we’re highlighting Suzy’s favourites from two incredible fragrance selections, (which may have saved her sanity).
PLUS: we answer #perfumeprescription questions helping one listener who wants to smell edible, and another seeking a perfume for her new pooch (who’s named in honour of Stanley Tucci!) So: what *would* Tucci wear if he were a hound, we wonder?
We discuss:
(Some faves from the @harveynichols fragrance calendar):
@exnihiloparis The Hedonist
@hermeticaofficial Verticaloud
@maisoncrivelli Neroli Nasimba
@xerjoff Naxos
(Some faves from the @memo.paris Post-Christmas Calendar)
Memo Marfa
Memo Madurai
Memo Inlé
Perfume Prescriptions:
For Lucy B @houseoflucyart @alrehabperfumes Choco Musk @4160tuesdays Over the Chocolate Shop @maisontahite Caocao²@bdkparfumsparis Tabac Rose
For Kimmy @myscentedparadise@dolcegabbana_beauty Fefé@peanutandpicklecompany Neroli & Grapefruit Dog & Puppy Perfume@norfolknaturalliving Coastal Walks Dog Cologne
#onthescentpodcast #fragrancereviews #fragranceblogger #fragrancelover #whatwearewearing #perfumesamples #travelsize #fragrancecalendars #newseason #perfumepodcast -
Helena Nicklin @helenasips is an award-winning Wine, Spirits & Lifestyle Writer and Broadcaster, who’s co-produced and presented The Three Drinkers global TV series for Amazon Prime, and has her own @flockandhive podcast “for those curious about life, the universe, and everything.” And now, she’s opening up her extensive knowledge by starting her own online wine academy courses: @hswineacademy
We happen to know that Helena also adores perfume - the worlds of fine wine and fragrance being incredibly compatible. So, for this episode, we’ve set her a challenge: to pair four of our fragrance choices with festive tipples. Then, WE are challenged - pairing four drinks Helena’s chosen to fragrances we feel they’d match with!
We had SUCH fun (and learned a lot) during this episode, and hope you enjoy as much as we did. We discuss…
Helena matching our fragrance choices to festive tipples:
Nicola chose: @thameenfragrance Centre Stage
Helena paired:Condrieu@domaineguigal Guigal Condrieu Rhône, France, £43.99 @waitrose Waitrose
Suzy chose: @guerlain Mitsouko
Helena paired: Oaked Chardonnay @thewinesociety1874 150th Anniversary Meursault Narvaux (Louis Jadot) 2018 The WIne Society
Nicola chose: @fredericmalle Portrait of a Lady
Helena paired:Gewurz drier Traminer@borgodelleoche Borgo delle Oche Traminer, £22.99 or £15.99 angel price, @nakedwines Naked Wines
Suzy chose: @ormondejayne Ormonde Woman
Helena paired: Syrah@yann_chave Domaine Yann Chave Le Rouvre Crozes-Hermitage, £27.99 @laithwaites.wineLaithwaites
Suzy & Nicola matching fragrances to four drinks chosen by Helena:
Helena chose: Orange wine: “A sweet savoury thing going on with a nose of bergamot /earl grey tea, tangerine and dried lemon peel. On the palate, it's subtly nutty with bitter citrus peel notes and a touch of cinnamon and cardamom. It has grip a texture - more so than white wine.”
Gros Manseng Orange Wine £7.50 @asda ASDA
Nicola paired: @millerharris Tea Tonique @dior Thé Cachemire
Helena chose: Amarone: “A brooding and powerful (Italian) red wine style that's full-bodied and rich. Pronounced notes of dark, ripe cherry and milk chocolate on the nose. On the palate, it's velvety with darker, bitter chocolate notes, a hint of rose and an incense-like spiciness.”
Masi 'Costasera' Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, £33.74 (‘mix 6’ price) @majesticwineMajestic
Suzy paired: @bdkparfumsparis Tabac Rose
Helena chose: Sauternes: “A lusciously sweet wine with an upfront nose of candied lemon peel, marmalade and lemon sherbet. On the palate, marzipan notes with more tropical notes of mango and honeyed apricots. There's a refreshing, zingy acidity though so it's not cloying.”
L'Or Du Ciron Sauternes, £13 half bottle, @marksandspencerfood & @ocadouk - Mostrar más
