In this episode we’re tackling the tricky issue of gifting, with Grazia Daily’s Haydn Williams. Among other writing projects, Haydn also blogs, using the name ‘You smell great! What is it? Outside of writing, he works in the music industry and says his ideal day would involve satisfying all the senses with a classic barbershop shave and haircut, a wander round Liberty’s, a good meal, then a gig…
Find Haydn on Instagram: @yousmellgreatwhatisit
https://graziadaily.co.uk/author/haydn-williams/
https://yousmellgreatwhatisit.com

Fragrances / ideas mentioned:

@murdocklondon

@ateliercologne Musc Imperial

@jusboxperfumes

@gallivant.stories

@timothyhanedition

@maya.njie.perfumes

@acquadiparma_official

@jomalonelondon

@dropthehooha

We’re starting a new series of ingredient-focused episodes, and in this one we’re exploring the history - and enduring appeal - of vanilla fragrances. Why do perfumers use it so often, what have scientific studies proven about its effect on us and why are vanilla scents proving so popular again, now…?

Vanilla fragrances mentioned:

@guerlain Jicky

@chopard Casmir

@diorbeauty Hypnotic Poison

@rochasofficial Tocade

@jeroboamperfumes Insulo

@maya.njie.perfumes Vanilj

@juliettehasagun Vanilla Vibes

@diorbeauty Vanilla Diorama

@sanajardin Vanilla Nomad

@guerlain Shalimar Millésime Vanilla Planifolia

If you want a perfume prescription make sure that you give us a DM on Instagram @onthescentpodcast.

In this episode we are diving DEEP into our mailbag for a Listener Prescription Special. We’ve been totally blown away by how many DMs, comments & emails we’ve had the last few weeks, and how many of you are not only enjoying the podcast, but are connecting with fragrance on an emotionally helpful level…

Suzy’s been wearing:

@skinalchemists Equilibrium pulse point oil
@guerlain Santal Pao Rosa

Nicola’s been wearing:

@Lelabo Ambrette 9 and The Matcha 26
@Veroniquegabai Le Point G

Answers to Prescription Questions:

@dior Patchouli Impérial

@lesnereidesparis Patchouli Precieux

@jomalonelondon Blue Agava & Cacao

@dsanddurga Amber Kiso

Nuvol de Llimona by Roca Perfumes (discontinued)

@4160tuesdaysperfume Fluffy Lemon Top

@arquiste Architect’s Club

@spacenk

@diptyque Baies candle

@diptyque Amber candle

@boy__smells Rhubarb Smoke candle

@millerharris Perfumer’s Library La Feuille

@beauty.by.laperla La Perla Signature

@til_timetocare https://til-time.com

@frau_tonis_parfum Linde Berlin

@millerharris L’air de Rien

@lelabofragrances Thé Matcha 26

@guerlain Cashmere

@beauty.by.laperla La Perla Invisible Touch

In this episode we’re joined by Ruth Crilly - aka A Model Recommends - who describes herself as “…erstwhile fashion model, dedicated beauty insider and prolific writer of nonsense.” In fact, Ruth brilliantly documents life updates, favourite beauty products & her fashion discoveries on her much-loved Instagram account @ruthcrilly, and on her website: https://www.ruthcrilly.co.uk

But here we’re taking a different path and exploring Ruth’s emotional connections to fragrances she adores, her list including scents that make her go “loopy” and “still make me feel funny inside…”

Ruth Crilly’s List:

@thebodyshop Clementine

@loccitane_uk_ire Calanques - Discontinued?

@diptyque Philosykos

@lancomeofficial La Vie est Belle

@lelabofragrances Santal 33

Suzy’s Prescription for Ruth:

Charity that helps people experiencing smell loss (anosmia) and things smelling ‘off’ or weird (parosmia) - Fifth Sense @fifthsenseuk

https://www.fifthsense.org.uk

Also AbScent @abscentuk (who have smell training kits):

https://abscent.org

@lelabofragrances Ambrette 9

@lebabofragrances Thé Matcha

@dsanddurga Debaser & Radio Bombay

@parlemoideparfum Milky Musk 39

@glossier You

@lorchestreparfum Piano Santal

@fredericmalle Synthetic Jungle

In this episode we’re sharing with you the scents we’ve been slathering ourselves in following our sessions of sniffing-around perfume shops. These are the ones that made it beyond “oh yes, I like that” to Lust Lists status. Plus we’re answering more of your questions and prescribing the perfect perfumes for you…

Suzy:

@naomigoodsir Bois d’Ascese
@naomigoodsir Iris Cendre
@zoologistperfumes Chipmunk
@zoologistperfumes Snowy Owl
@strangers.parfumerie Salted Green Mango
@fredericmalle The Moon

Nicola:

@cartier La Panthère
@andotherstories Sardonyx Fire
@zoologistperfumes Chipmunk / Snowy Owl
@theperfumersstory Fever 54


Listener Prescriptions:

@bananarepublic Dark Cherry Amber
@fredericmalle Portrait of a Lady
@exnibiloparis French Affair
@caronparisofficiel Tabac Blonde
@roullierwhite

In this episode join Suzy and Nicola on their fragrant adventure in London.

Come with them as they explore and get very excited about the perfume offerings in Liberty, And Other Stories and Bloom Covent Garden. Perhaps your dream perfume will be one of the ones that they discovered.

Here's what they sniffed in the order that you'll hear during the episode:

Liberty:

Ellis Brooklyn - Bee
Azzi Glasser - Mr Vetivert
Timothy Han - The Decay of the Angel
Timothy Han - She Came To Stay
Ds and Durga - Jazmin Yucatan
Ds and Durga - Amber kiso
Byredo - Mixed Emotions
Le Galion - L'Ame Perdue
Le Galion - Aesthete
Ormaie Paris - Yvonne
Sana Jardin -Berber Blonde
Sana Jardin - Jaipur Chant
Maya Njie - Tobak
Maya Njie - Tropica
Maison Matine - Avant L'Orage
Lalique - Perle de Lalique
Lalique - Encre noire
The Nue Co Forest Lungs
Laboratorio Olfattivo Rosamunda and Salina

And Other Stories

Sardonyx Fire Eau De toilette
Punk Bouquet
Riviera Postcard
Arabesque Wood

Bloom Covent Garden

Zoologist:
Chipmunk
Snowy Owl
Nightingale
Squid
Chameleon
Bee
Bat

Choeur des Anges: Atelier des Ors

Suzy also mentioned the charity Fifth Sense.

In this episode Nicola and Suzy delve into the fragrances that have had the biggest effect on the people around them. These are the ones that lead to people chasing them up the street to find out what they're wearing or unsolicited but not always unwelcome sniffs from strangers.
Here's what they talk about during the episode:
Suzy’s List:
@ormondejayne Ormonde Woman 
@dior Patchouli Impérial
@etatlibredorange Etat Libre d’Orange Une Amourette (Roland Mouret)
@fredericmalle Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady
@sergeslutens Serges Lutens Fleur d’Oranger
@maisonfranciskurkdjian APOM Femme
@officialtheofennel Theo Fennel Scent (discontinued – woe!)
@chanelofficial Le Lion 
Nicola’s List:
@lelabofragrances Another 13
@fredericmalle Portrait of a Lady 
@sanajardin Berber blonde
@sergeslutens Fleur d’Oranger
@chanelofficial Chanel Gabrielle

If you'd like to connect with Suzy and Nicola and ask them for a fragrance prescription then do DM them on Insta @onthescentpodcast.

In this episode Suzy and Nicola delve into the world of fabulous affordable fragrances. Some of the most well respected perfumers in the industry have created spectacular fragrances, many of which are under £30 and Suzy shows us why price shouldn't always dictate our choices.

Here's what they mention during the episode:

On the Scent Podcast – Affordable Fragrances We Love…

Zara @zara Fleur d’Oranger / Fleur de Patchouli / Bohemian Bluebells / Ebony Wood

Ariana Grande @arianagrande Cloud

Kim Kardashian @kimkardashian Pure Honey

Katy Perry @katyperry Indi

& Other Stories @andotherstories Sardonyx Fire

Roger & Gallet @rogergallet Gingembre

Jil Sander @jilsander Sun

Listener Questions:

Donna Karan @dkny Signature (discontinued)

Shay & Blue @shayandbluelondon Black Tulip

The Body Shop @thebodyshop Black Musk

The Body Shop @thebodyshop Ananya (discontinued)

Cacharel @cacharelparfums Lou Lou Blue (discontinued)

The Body Shop @thebodyshop Moringa

Al Rehab @alrehab.official Elena

Diesel @diesel Loverdose

Jo Malone London @jomalonelondon Vanilla & Anise

L’Occitane @loccitane_uk_ire Osmanthus

Āman @aman Purifying Pulse Point Remedy

Saini Blends @saini_blends_perfumers Gulab (rose) attar

In this episode, Suzy and Nicola start by reviewing the brilliant fragrance service Parfumado @uk.parfumado.com (This is a paid for review).
Parfumado have a library of over 450 scents and you can pick a new one to try each month for £12.95. From niche to luxury to classic to fragrances that even Suzy hasn't heard of, they really do have a great collection. Start your subscription now by going to uk.parfumado.com and receive a 50% discount on your first month with discount code OUTSPOKEN50.
Later in the episode it's time to discuss the fragrances that Nicola and Suzy are gravitating towards now that Summer is melting into Autumn as well as answering your fragrant prescriptions…
Here are some of the fragrances mentioned during the episode:
Nicola’s Been Wearing:
@millerharris L’air de Rien
@chanelofficial Le Lion
@maisonfranciskurkdjian Oud Satin Mood
@officialbyredo Rose of No Man’s Land
@kilianparis Love Don’t Be Shy
@theperfumersstory Azzi Glasser Fever 54
@fredericmalle Portrait of a Lady
Suzy's been wearing:
@sg79sthlm 17
@diptyque Tempo
@histoiresdeparfums 1969
@maisoncrivelli Hibiscus Mahajád
@exnihiloparis French Affair
Listener Prescriptions:
@houseofsarahbaker Bascule
@rpparfums Robert Piguet Bandit
@ruthmastenbroek Ruth Mastenbroek Dagian
@cloonkeen Lá Bealtaine
@loccitane_uk_ire Osmanthus

In this episode we’re partnering with Penhaligon's and setting sail for a scented adventure. Together, we’ll be taking you to exotic locations, exploring the history of the precious perfume ingredients and contemporary ways they’re still used. The fragrances we’re focussing on are all about travelling via your nose – traversing the world in search of fragrant inspiration and travelling through time itself. The best thing is, there’s no queues or passports, Covid-tests or quarantine to worry about. And you’re all invited, so let’s jump aboard…
Fragrances mentioned:
Starting our journey at London’s docks - EMPRESSA.
Turkey - HALFETI / HALFETI LEATHER / HALFETI CEDAR
Ancient Mesopotamia - BABYLON
Egypt - CAIRO
Istanbul - CONSTANTINOPLE
Disembarking back in London - You can remember your adventures with a beautiful silk scarf by incredible designer to the stars, Fee Greening - there are two beautiful designs to choose from and you will get one free with a purchase of £90 and over, using the code TRADEROUTESTREAT at checkout.
For more info and to see the scarves just follow this link: https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/trade-routes-scarves