27. Is Niche Still Quiche? (w/ Perfumer Marissa Zappas)

Perfumer Marissa Zappas is in the Perfume Room today. She brings such a unique perspective as she operates as an independent perfumer, but has classical training from having been an apprentice to Givaudan's Senior Perfumer, Olivier Gillotin. We discuss her path to perfumery, what ‘niche’ means (or doesn’t) today, the scent of our parents' divorces, Marissa gives me a smell test, I smell civet for the first time(!), and we discuss her inspiration, process and collaboration  behind two of her most popular scents, Flaming Creature and Annabel’s Birthday Cake (if you're still reading this, go order samples, or honestly FBs now, you won't regret, xo). My SOTD is Annabel's Birthday Cake and my perfume juice is on PdM Oriana. FRAGS MENTIONED: Alghabra Bospohorous Pearl, Kierin NY Pier NY, Milano Fragranze Naviglio, Plume Impression Que Tal, Amouage Epic Woman, Parfum de Marly Oriana, By Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy,  Marissa Zappas Annabel’s Birthday Cake, Bois 1920 Oro Rosso,  Parfum de Marly Meliora, Marissa Zappas Whore of New York, Marissa Zappas The Sun Card, Guerlain Shalimar, YSL Baby Doll, Dior Poison Girl, Dior Poison, Queen Nzinga, Schiaparelli, Lucien Lelong, Robert Piguet, Annick Goutal, Guerlain, Britney Spears Curious FOLLOW MARISSA: @marissazappas SHOP: www.marissazappas.com LET'S CHAT ON IG: @perfumeroompod CHECK OUT MY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: www.shorturl.at/hyEH5 LET'S FIND YOUR NEXT SCENT! https://shoplist.us/emmavernon/consults