🎙️ Go With Your Palate: Harry Slatkin | The King of Home Fragrance

This week, we’re joined by the man The New York Times dubbed the “King of Home Fragrance,” Harry Slatkin—founder of Slatkin & Co., creative force behind Bath & Body Works’ billion-dollar home fragrance boom, and mastermind behind brands like HomeWorx and ScentWorx. From Wall Street to wax, Harry built an empire rooted in creativity, quality ingredients, and an obsession with how products make people feel.

We talk his iconic collaborations with legends like Vera Wang, Elton John, Ralph Lauren, and Christian Dior, what it really takes to scale luxury at a global level, and the parallels between fragrance and wine—craft, storytelling, and creating something meaningful that people literally bring into their lives.

Of course, in true Go With Your Palate fashion, we get curious (and maybe a little mischievous): asking Harry about pheromones and what they really do, laughing through marketing moments that shook the fragrance world, and swapping stories about life, dogs, and staying inspired decades into a legendary career.

Insightful, hilarious, and full of behind-the-scenes gems—this episode is a masterclass in creativity, entrepreneurship, and following your nose. Light a candle, pour a glass, and come hang. 🍷🕯️✨