This week we’re focusing on Suzy’s recent Sniffari in Brighton, this time focusing on her visit to @soliflore_store, owned and run by Sarah. We will also be revealing our favourite of the new @the_rac_on_teur fragrances we’ve been exploring the last few weeks, and you can vote for your fave in the poll on our Instagram page, @onthescentpodcast. 

In this episode we also mention the wonderful kit Nicola’s put together for those who share her anxiety about flying. Find out more about Zen in the Sky kits @outspokenbeautynicola. 

But now, let’s flit to the fragrant trip to Brighton, and find out which scents Suzy fell for…

Soliflore is one of those beautifully curated, cosy shops where walking through the door feels like coming home. Sarah’s eye for design and detail is exquisite, with a large central table featuring an ever-evolving showcase of scents, and instead of blotters, there are silken handkerchiefs (stored in vintage tins) sprayed with each fragrance. 

Featuring a curated selection honed to what Sarah knows her customers are looking for, including beloved brands and some exclusives & indie houses Suzy had never heard of before, it’s a place you could happily while away several hours sniffing your way around. And there are gorgeous cards, soaps, chocolates and great gift-y items to tempt every taste! 

In the short amount of time Suzy had, here are three fragrances she found at Soliflore and immediately fell for…

@reserve_en_afrique Aube Lumineuse

“The sun rises, flooding the great expanses of the sweeping plains, gracing the wilderness with its wash of pure light. The dawn’s intense rays awaken these spectacular lands. Great herds rove majestically in the distance. Bright blue birds perch in the flat-topped acacia trees while giraffes stroll with leisurely grace. The sky is clear. The air is fresh.

The fragrance opens with a luminous fresh burst of citrusy notes of Tangerine (South Africa) and Blood Orange (South Africa). A bright heart of fresh Orange Flower (Morocco) and zesty Ginger (Nigeria) is supported by woody base of Cedarwood Atlas (Morocco).”

@saintritaparlor Signature Fragrance 

“Finest quality parfum. Limited unisex fragrance comprised of over 18 rare and organic essential oils. Handmade by Saint Rita Parlor in Los Angeles, California.

Rita would tend to her rose garden whilst smoking a hand-rolled tobacco cigarette and drinking a whiskey and water.

Notes: Whiskey, Tobacco, and Rose”

@arquiste Almond Suede

“By Calice Becker. Top notes are Bitter Almond, Honeycomb, Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Concrete, Saffron, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Labdanum; base notes are Suede, Pine tar, Sugar and Vanilla Absolute. Almond Suede by Arquiste is a unisex gourmand leather fragrance inspired by Medieval Andalusia and its refined gourmand culture. It balances almond marzipan and suede leather, capturing the essence of the city of Córdoba and almond sweets.”

Next week we’ll be catching up with Part 2 of Suzy’s Brighton Sniffari, and finding out what she went mad for @wild_iris_perfumery!

#ad Meanwhile, we promised to pick just *one* favourite each of the fragrances we’ve loved exploring in our Raconteur Discovery Set II boxes, featuring the new ‘Australiscious’ collection, and after MUCH prevarication, Suzy chose *Daintree Rain Tea* and Nicola chose *Killr Vanillr*! 

Don’t forget to try code onthescent10 @bloomperfumery for 10 percent off discovery sets and full sizes (not sure how long code will still be active, as sets sold out a couple of times, but worth trying  when checking out!) 

https://bloomperfume.com/products/discovery-set-