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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 1H 2M

22. Report from the Runway: A Conversation with Merle Ginsberg

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22. Report from the Runway - A Conversation with Merle GinsbergIn this episode of 'It's Just Perfume' Steve sits down with writer, fashion icon and one of the original judges of Ru Paul's Drag Race, the legendary Merle Ginsberg. From a young age, Merle expressed her identity through clothes and words, always keeping her senses, including scent, keenly attuned. Steve and Merle have talked perfume for many years at Scent Bar and have selected her signature scents together. They take a deep dive into her perfume history, stop by Scent Bar to discover a new scent and end the episode by pairing fragrances with outfits. Perfumes mentioned in this episode06:53:15 Molecule 01 by Escentric MoleculesL'Eau d'Issey by Issey MiyakeEau d'Hadrien by Annick GoutalFilles en Aiguilles by Serge Lutens21:54:00 Black Amber by Agonist23:35:03 Coffee White Flowers by Bohoboco28:39:19 Grev by Slumberhouse33:50:09 Bo by Liis40:00:02 Nuit Elastique by Premiere Peau41:52:19 Vanille Camouflage by Dries Van Noten42:36:02 Mantes La Jolie by Astier de Villatte43:09:05 Dandelion Butter by Clue44:07:10 Tokyo Bloom by The Different Company44:55:24 Monoscent G by What We Do Is Secret46:34:24 Green Vanille by Regime des Fleurs47:03:00 Vanille Riviera by Maison Rebatchi53:02:04 Carine by Carine Roitfeld56:02:25 Crimson Rocks by AmouageBe sure to keep up with Merle's fashion news on Loose Threads, a regular newsletter in The Hollywood Reporter, Hollywoodreporter.comHost: Steven Gontarski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22. Report from the Runway - A Conversation with Merle GinsbergIn this episode of 'It's Just Perfume' Steve sits down with writer, fashion icon and one of the original judges of Ru Paul's Drag Race, the legendary Merle Ginsberg. From a young age, Merle expressed her identity through clothes and words, always keeping her senses, including scent, keenly attuned. Steve and Merle have talked perfume for many years at Scent Bar and have selected her signature scents together. They take a deep dive into her perfume history, stop by Scent Bar to discover a new scent and end the episode by pairing fragrances with outfits. Perfumes mentioned in this episode06:53:15 Molecule 01 by Escentric MoleculesL'Eau d'Issey by Issey MiyakeEau d'Hadrien by Annick GoutalFilles en Aiguilles by Serge Lutens21:54:00 Black Amber by Agonist23:35:03 Coffee White Flowers by Bohoboco28:39:19 Grev by Slumberhouse33:50:09 Bo by Liis40:00:02 Nuit Elastique by Premiere Peau41:52:19 Vanille Camouflage by Dries Van Noten42:36:02 Mantes La Jolie by Astier de Villatte43:09:05 Dandelion Butter by Clue44:07:10 Tokyo Bloom by The Different Company44:55:24 Monoscent G by What We Do Is Secret46:34:24 Green Vanille by Regime des Fleurs47:03:00 Vanille Riviera by Maison Rebatchi53:02:04 Carine by Carine Roitfeld56:02:25 Crimson Rocks by AmouageBe sure to keep up with Merle's fashion news on Loose Threads, a regular newsletter in The Hollywood Reporter, Hollywoodreporter.comHost: Steven Gontarski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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