This week, Steve sits down with the legendary Luca Turin to hear which fragrances are in his Hall of Fame. The two discuss what made Luca decide to stop writing about perfume altogether-- and what made him change his mind several years later. They also tackle the question of whether or not it's appropriate to ask a stranger what perfume they're wearing... and so much more!

Perfumes discussed in this episode:

- Fracas by Robert Piguet

- Angel by Thierry Mugler

- Cherry Bliss by Claire's

- Slogan by Courreges

- Ruade by Parfums d'Empire

- Le Cri by Parfums d'Empire

- Un Bel Amour d'Ete by Parfums d'Empire

- Une Rose / Rose Tonnerre by Frederic Malle

- L'Heure Perdue by Cartier

- Songe de Narcisse by Sentire

- Bon Monsieur by Rogue Perfumery

- Arc by Mallo

- Jasmin Antique by Rogue Perfumery

- Bois d'Armenie by Guerlain

- Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

- Taipei by One Day

- Salm by One Day

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On this episode of It’s Just Perfume, Dana and Steve chat about their roles as judges for The Art and Olfaction Awards.

Then, they have a chance to speak with some of the winners about their personal backgrounds and the inspiration behind the fragrances they created.

The guests on this episode are Nutt Wesshasartar of Siam1928 (Artisan Category Winner), Jerry Lin of OrDioLab (Artisan Category Winner), Michael Nordstrand, Chad Hodge and Diandra Barsalou of TALE Parfum (Independent Category Winners), and Stefan Radut of Caeleste (Newcomer Award Winner).

Fragrances mentioned: Bad Lily by TALE Parfum, Mekha Aranya by Siam1928, Mint Rose by OrDioLab, Principalities by Caeleste, Cabochard by Gres, Cannabis Rose by Fresh, Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche, Rive Gauche Pour Homme by YSL, Black by Bvlgari, Oqachol by Prin.

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On this episode of It’s Just Perfume, Steve sits down with Simone Andreoli, perfumer and founder of Simone Andreoli Diario Olfattivo to chat about his pursuit to become a perfumer, starting from a fateful, childhood trip to Grasse which opened his mind to the possibilities of olfactive art. A classical perfume training brought Simone back to Grasse as a young adult and gave him the skills and experience to return to his native Italy to create his own brand.

We learn about Simone's approach to developing new fragrances which he considers to be entries to an olfactive diary. His nomadic spirit and sense of adventure has brought Simone to all corners of the globe and he likes to honor them and recreate them through scent.

Join us as Simone Andreoli talks in depth about several fragrances from his brand including:

- Tulum Junglescape

- Sunplosion - Aloha State of Mind

- Vicebomb

- Oceans of a Midnight Moon

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Those of us who work at Luckyscent hate choosing favorites… We love so many perfumes! But on this episode of It’s Just Perfume, Steve sits down with Claire to smell and discuss her personal fragrance Hall of Fame. This episode is part two of a series that we’ll continue to do with other Luckyscent staff members!

P.S. If you’d like to smell along, a sample pack of Claire’s picks is available for purchase at luckyscent.com!

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On this episode of It’s Just Perfume, Steve sits down with Sarah Horowitz-Thran, perfumer and founder of Sarah Horowitz Parfums and “the godmother of Los Angeles perfumery,” to chat about Sarah’s trajectory as a perfumer and the changing landscape of the fragrance industry in Southern California, all while smelling through some of her fabulous creations.

Fragrances mentioned:

Origin Story by Sarah Horowitz Parfums*

Gendarme - Eau de Cologne by Gendarme

Perfect Gardenia by Sarah Horowitz Parfums*

Perfect Veil by Sarah Horowitz Parfums

The Now by Sarah Horowitz Parfums*

Kai- Eau de Parfum by Kai

Youth Dew by Estee Lauder*

Original Musk Kiehl's by Kiehl's*

Gothic I - Eau de Parfum by Loree Rodkin

Gothic II - Eau de Parfum by Loree Rodkin

Perfect Coconut Milk by Sarah Horowitz Parfums

aRitual by Sarah Horowitz Parfums*

Perfect Vanilla by Sarah Horowitz Parfums

*Currently not carried by Luckyscent or Scent Bar

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If you ask anyone who works at Luckyscent what their favorite fragrance is, they’ll do anything to avoid answering the question. Choosing favorites is too hard! But this time on It’s Just Perfume, Steve and Dana have each managed to pick a handful of personal favorites for their Halls of Fame. This episode is part one of a series that we’ll continue to do with other Luckyscent staff members!

P.S. If you’d like to smell along, sample packs of their picks are available for purchase at luckyscent.com!

Fragrances discussed in this episode:

Wulong Cha by Nishane

Mediterraneo by Carthusia

Incense: Avignon by Comme des Garcons

Relique d'Amour by Oriza L Legran

Invasion Barbare by MDCI

Mississippi Medicine by DS & Durga

Melograno by Santa Maria Novella

Patchouli by Santa Maria Novella

Muschio Oro by Santa Maria Novella

Muschio by Santa Maria Novella

Gothic I by Loree Rodkin

Eau de Protection by Etat Libre d'Orange

Paradisi by Jorum Studio

Paper Soap by J-Scent

Mantes La Jolie by Astier de Villatte

Premier Figuier by L'Artisan Parfumeur

Philosykos by Diptyque

Bois d'Ascese by Naomi Goodsir

Fahrenheit by Dior

Lys 41 by Le Labo

Bora Bora by Giardini di Toscana

Olene by Diptyque

Annabel's Birthday Cake by Marissa Zappas

Bois d'Argent by Dior

Dauphine by Goest

Essential Faith by Essential Faith

Monoscent G by What We Do Is Secret

Siren by For Strange Women

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This time on It's Just Perfume, we're diving into the building blocks of perfumery with perfumer Ashley Kessler. If you've always wanted to know more about the aroma chemicals that make up your favorite fragrances, this episode is for you-- we'll get into Iso E Super, Ambroxan, and more!

Fragrances discussed in this episode:

Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules

I Am Trash by Etat Libre d'Orange

Chanel No. 5 by Chanel 

Bambini Soap by Villa Erbatium

Angel by Mugler

Pink Sugar by Aquolina

Acqua e Zucchero by Profumum Roma

Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

London Fog by Brandt

Molecule 02 by Escentric Molecules 

Comete Paradis by Parle Moi de Parfum 

Tonka Bodykon by Pierre Guillaume Paris

Angels' Share by Kilian

Eau Sauvage by Dior

Mantes la Jolie by Astier de Villatte

Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche 

Wake Up World by Parle Moi de Parfum

Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier

No. 4 Apres l'Amour by Thomas Kosmala 

It's Just Perfume

The Luckyscent Podcast

Guest: Ashley Eden Kessler

Host: Steven Gontarski

Producers: Emi Foster, Claire Jelinek, Steven Gontarski

Theme Music: Steven Gontarski

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In this episode Steven and Dana talk about recent trends in perfume and the dominance of gourmand fragrances. Pistachio, milk, tea and rice - we can't get enough of the smells we want to eat. Will these scents continue to dominate?

Perfumes discussed in this episode:

Pistachio by D.S. and Durga

Pistachio Latte by Theodoros Kalotinis

Frangipane al Pistacchio by Kyse

Ciao Bello PIstachio by Jousset

Red Keela Split by Fomowa

Matcha Soft Serve by d'Annam

Roasted Green Tea by J Scent

Wulong Cha by NIshane

London Fog by Brandt

African Rooibos by Chris Collins

Molecule 01 + Black Tea by Escentric Molecules

White Rice by d'Annam

Taipei by One Day

L'Eau Papier by Diptyque

Dirty Rice by Borntostandout

Mossy Glen by Villa Erbatium

Compliment by Maison Violet

Thai Soda by One Day

Odeur du Theatre du Chatelet Acte 1 by Comme des Garcons

It's Just Perfume

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Hosts: Steven Gontarski, Dana Buchanan

Producers: Emi Foster, Claire Jelinek, Steven Gontarski

Theme Music: Steven Gontarski

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