125. In Defense of the Celebrity Fragrance (w/ Flower Shop Perfume Co's Isaac Lekach and Lillian Shalom)

Flower Shop Perfume Co’s Isaac Lekach and Lillian Shalom (also real-life husband and wife!) are in the Perfume Room today! We discuss: growing up in the industry (Isaac’s dad is former CEO of Parlux); celebrity perfume secrets; why the best perfumes are always a little bit controversial; the viral sensation that is Melanie Martinez’s Portals collection; a day in the life of a boutique fragrance house; and of course Cafe Society, and the most canonical perfumes of that era, including some very special ones from their own personal collection! PLUS - I share the scent I wore for jury duty and announce the Feb Smell Club theme! FRAGS MENTIONED: Liis Studied, Victoria’s Secret Pear Glace, Christian Dior Bois D’Argent, Issey Miyake, Armani She, Escentric Molecules Molecule 01, Paris Hilton, Ariana Grande, Baccarat 540, Katy Perry Purr, Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds, Melanie Martinez: Cry Baby, Portals; Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio, Le Galion Sortilège, Krigler Liever Gustav 14, Creed Tabarome Millésime, Grand Budapest Hotel L’Air de Panache, Elvis Presley Teddy Bear, Cub Room FOLLOW: @flowershopperfumesco (IG and TT) @lillianshalom @portalsparfums