Pinot & Perfume

In this week's episode, we wrap up our series on Creed perfumes with a review of Green Irish Tweed, their second-most (in my humble opinion) popular scent next to Aventus, talk about the psychology of wearing perfume when nobody can smell it on you, and why black-owned fragrance lines are few and far between. All while consuming Margs on Deck, a margarita-inspired gose from Hourglass Brewing.

Margs on Deck: https://untappd.com/b/hourglass-brewing-margs-on-deck/3195596

Green Irish Tweed (official Creed website): https://creedboutique.com/products/green-irish-tweed?variant=31459244867681

Green Irish Tweed (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/cologne/creed/creed-green-irish-tweed/eau-de-parfum#326254

The Psychology of Wearing Fragrance When No One Can Smell You: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/06/9846920/wearing-perfume-at-home-quarantine-psychology

Black-Owned Perfume Brands are Practically Non-Existent - Here's Why: https://www.thezoereport.com/p/black-owned-perfume-brands-are-practically-non-existent-heres-why-22978681

This week's episode is the second in our Creed series where I am reviewing three Creed fragrances (one each episode) and NOT talking about the shitty band that was popular in the late 90s/early 00s. I also discuss a perfume created in tribute to those who have been working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic and shine the spotlight on three black-owned fragrance companies in order to give them some love during these times (and maybe help you find your new favorite scent!). 

Links to articles and companies mentioned in the episode:

Creed Aventus: https://creedboutique.com/products/aventus?variant=31459294183521

Creed Aventus on FragranceNet.com: https://www.fragrancenet.com/cologne/creed/creed-aventus/eau-de-parfum#288145

HERO, A NEW PERFUME LAUNCHED IN GRATITUDE FOR THOSE ON THE FRONTLINE: https://www.upscalelivingmag.com/hero-a-new-perfume-launched-in-gratitude-for-those-on-the-frontline/

Black Owned Cologne and Perfume Brands You Should Know: https://shoppeblack.us/2019/02/6-black-owned-cologne-and-perfume-brands/

Hive Luxury Fragrances: https://www.hiveluxuryfragrances.com/

Mair Fragrance: https://mairfragrance.com/

Le Bijoux Parfum: https://www.lebijouxparfum.com/

This episode is the first of what I'm going to call the Creed Series (very creative, I know) and we're kicking it off with a review of Sublime Vanille. We're also talking about why quarantine is the perfect time to try weird scents, the evolution of the scent subscription service, and how I uttered the most corporate of the corporate phrases during a work meeting which made me hate myself for a little while. 

LINKS TO ARTICLES AND SCENTS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

Sublime Vanille: https://creedboutique.com/products/sublime-vanille?_pos=1&_sid=dc8982421&_ss=r&variant=31459214131297

Spring Fiesta: https://hoveparfumeur.com/online-store.html/secure-store/Spring-Fiesta-Perfume-1-oz-p158992175

Now is the Perfect Time to Try a Weird Perfume: https://www.thecut.com/2020/05/lockdown-is-the-perfect-time-to-try-a-weird-perfume.html

How the Subscription Model Revolutionized the Way We Buy Perfume: https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/how-the-subscription-model-revolutionized-the-way-we-buy-perfume/

Looking to treat yo self on the cheap whilst in quarantine? I got you covered because in this week's episode we're taking a deep dive on the r/fragrance subreddit thread dedicated to buying samples on the cheap and/or free. We're also reviewing DefineMe Fragrance's Sofia Isabel perfume, and discussing a sweet article in Vogue in which the writer pays tribute to his mother via her signature scent. 

LINKS:

r/fragrance subreddit sample thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/fragrance/comments/ggemf4/fragrance_companies_that_allow_you_to_order/

r/fragrance sample set directory: https://www.reddit.com/r/fragrance/comments/e5xnv6/sample_set_directory_get_your_sample_sets_here/

DefineMe Fragrance Sofia Isabel: https://definemefragrance.com/products/sofia-isabel-fragrance-mist

In the Coronavirus Crisis, I Can't Visit My Sick Mother - So I Wear Her Perfume Instead: https://www.vogue.com/article/mother-son-perfume-closeness-coronavirus-crisis

Listen up, fellas - I GOT YOU. According to my Spotify analytics, a higher percentage of my listeners are men, so I thought - why not dedicate an episode to the male perfume aficionados out there? We've got Gucci Guilty Pour Homme, we've got influential men's fragrances, we've got quarantine purchase inspo - a lot of goodies jam-packed into however long this episode is. So curl up with your favorite whiskey blend, and take a listen to this week's episode. And if you have any fragrances to recommend, hit me up on Insta - @snappyscribe.

Articles mentioned in this week's episode:

Best fragrances and men's colognes 2020: long lasting scent for the discerning gent: https://www.t3.com/au/features/best-mens-fragrances-and-colognes

5 of the most influential men's fragrances of all time: https://www.lifestyleasia.com/hk/beauty-grooming/grooming/5-of-the-most-influential-mens-fragrances-of-all-time/

Hiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeee! In this week's episode, we discuss my husband's newfound love for The Devil Wears Prada, review Nest Fragrances' Wild Poppy, and go over which designer houses are repurposing perfume and clothing factories to make hand sanitizers, face masks, and gowns for medical workers. 

Articles mentioned in this episode:

Skylar's Fragrance Subscription Shows Strong Retention During Coronavirus: https://www.glossy.co/beauty/skylars-fragrance-subscription-shows-strong-retention-during-coronavirus

Million-Dollar Donations, Hundreds of Thousands of Face Masks, and Repurposed Perfume Factories: The Fashion World Responds to COVID-19: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/04/the-fashion-world-responds-to-covid-19

In this week’s episode we review Tory Burch EDP, and discuss ways the Coronavirus is affecting the fragrance industry.

Look out everyone! She’s got a vodka tonic and feeling spicy! This week, I go on an unfiltered and incoherent rant about the Coronavirus panic, review Philosophy’s Amazing Grace EDP, and discuss a new scent that smells like a new car and success.

On this week’s episode we briefly discuss what vetiver is, review Kat Von D’s Saint perfume, and go over the top rose perfumes of 2020.

Once again, in honor of Black History Month, I spotlight three Black-owned (and male-owned!) fragrance companies, review Clean Reserve’s Rain EDP, and take a trip down memory lane after hearing a song I hadn’t heard for ten years.