Fragraphilia - The Podcast
by Jeff and Jane Dashley
Fragraphilia is the passion project of Jeff and Jane Dashley where they explore, express, and extrapolate as much as they can from the often mysterious and always magical world of perfume and fragrance.Focusing more on luxury and niche fragrances, Jeff and Jane discuss what they've been wearing each week, news and trending topics that has caught their attention, as well as any impending new release that has them excited to try. In the final segment, they will each pull three fragrances from their sample collection for the other to blind test and offer their unadulterated opinion through a series of questions before each perfume is revealed.About the hosts - Jane Dashley is a painter and artist with a long history in fashion blogging as Sea of Shoes. Jeff Dashley is a freelance web developer and designer. They live in the Dallas, Texas area with their son and three dogs.For more information and details visit https://fragraphilia.com or @fragraphilia on TikTok and Instagram. Send a
Episodes
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It's A Beautiful Part of The Body
We're a day late but we make up for it in total minutes talking about a wide variety of perfumes, dog walkers, corn cob pipes, laundry detergent, and bingo nights. We also discuss the South Korean brand, dosigoh, and a few samples sent to us from Eau de Rosie. That, and of course, The Game....
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You Sound Like A Man That Wants A Babysitter
There has been a gourmand awakening in our lives that involves Jelly Belly jellybeans, perfumes, and even a body butter. We're not sure what's going on but we're leaning into it. We also discuss a couple of perfumes we used to think were quite similar but realize we were way off. All that, a few...
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Private Equity Luxury Scent Profile
Back from a little break with lots to discuss. We go through some of the perfumes we've received recently from both brands and friends while bringing up some thoughts and theories on aroma-chemicals and potential trends. Thank goodness for Christina from Dry Down Diaries, this episode's…
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I Was Not An Athletic Child
Changing up our habits this week by recording during the day as we adjust to a new schedule. In other words, we had to trade in our Manhattans for tea. In this episode, Jeff finally finds his magnolia scent, and we go through the discover set from Le PÈRE. Spoiler alert: We love it! We also…
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Fragraphilia & Friends - Rachel Green of L'Epoque Parfums
We've kept it a bit closer to home in this installment of Fragraphilia & Friends with Dallas based Rachel Green, founder and CEO of the popular new brand L'Epoque Parfums. Find out about Rachel's remarkably fast pace from conception to launch, her desire to have fun with it along the way, and for...
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Black Eyeliner and Leather Skirts
From start to finish, perfume to perfume, this may be our most satisfying episode we've ever recorded. It's also longer than usual but every perfume we tried was a hit and our favorite was probably the last. Or, maybe it was the first because we finally added a bottle we've been talking about for...
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It Took 10 Business Years To Get Here
In this episode we discuss the new summer release of L'Epoque, the most recent from Serge Lutens, and a walk-through of Carine Roitfeld's discovery set. Which are the keepers and which are not. All that and a few winners from The Game. Shout-outs to Chelsea from @thebeastof_gevaudan and Tracy of...
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Changing The View of My Himbo Scent
Are there perfumes you'd want backup bottles of should they ever become discontinued or limited? Thank you, Listener Lisa, for the great question. We discuss a few we'd select and whether or not it's best to just let the past be the passed. We also ordered a few vintage classics that definitely...
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I Looked It Up, Everyone Survived
It's been a wonderful couple of weeks with new and new-to-us releases from smaller niche houses. From the incredible packaging and nightlife nostalgia of El Morocco to the otherworldly influences of Rite of Way and Sorce, we've been really impressed with a number of perfumes we've been blessed to...
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No Thoughts, Just Vibes
Recorded after a whirlwind scent tour at Neiman Marcus and Maison Martin Margiela, we discuss the many perfumes we sampled and spritzed throughout that day before we highlight a few favorites from our cabinet and the fragrances we've worn most from the past week. All that and The Game, and oh, a...
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The Athleisure of Perfume
Coming at you from a stormy Sunday evening that also happens to be Mother's Day, we discuss our fun meet up with Rachel from L'Epoque, shopping a new store in Dallas, and how much we're enjoying the perfumes we already own. Oh, plus The Game too. Scents Mentioned In This Episode: Dreams and...
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Don't Be Fake French In My Face
An easy, breezy episode where we discuss the barn-burning piece on Glossier's You and the dreamless state of the flanker economy from Fumes on Substack. We also spend a little time sharing our excitement for the upcoming launch of El Morocco's perfume line and a little longer going through some...
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Teach Yourself HTML of Perfumery
In this episode we discuss a few newer releases from some of our favorite houses such as Arquiste and Eris Parfums as well as what's happening with all of this news regarding investments and buyouts of some bigger brands in beauty and fragrance. Plus, a few thoughts from Jane on how perfume has...
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It's Really Hard To Be Mad At White Florals
We are alive and we can smell. After a long hiatus battling illnesses that left us without two of our favorite senses, we return with a renewed love for all things perfume, and well, podcasting about it. Listen to us babble about our blind buy challenges, updated want list, and what we've been...
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Yes, It's an Edging Fragrance
Hey look it's a new year and we're finally far enough along in January to release our first episode. Now that we're here, let's talk about our latest pickups, what we've been wearing, and where we see things going with trends and collecting in 2026. We even manage to find a little time to get...
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The Winds Are Coming In From Barn Country Today
Just popping in for an extra episode that we decided to record on the fly. Luckily we were sent a wonderful package from our good friend Caitlin**, who spoiled Jane with a bottle from her want list and several samples for us to discuss on air. Oh yeah, and The Game too, where Jane decided bomb…
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Here We Are Talking About Death Bed Perfumes
Hard charging towards the end of the year, we dive into our most worn perfumes of 2025 and then steer right into the macabre as we discuss our death bed fragrances. Like the memories that will pass before our eyes, we travel that journey through scents and perfumes. Also, as we still live and...
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You're Not A Bust Man?
After almost a month break, government shutdowns, Halloween, and whole mess of other things, we're back and ready to talk perfumes (and apparently candles). We discuss the new release from Maison d'ETTO and they're wonderfully milky collaboration with Rodrigo Flores-Roux. We continue to Stan for...
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I See We're Heavy On The Not Naming Names Part
After taking an extra week off, we're energized and back with plenty of perfume reviews, laundry recommendations, tips on wearing natural deodorant in Texas, AI rants, and a lot of white floral talk. All that and some real winners in The Game. Scents Mentioned In This Episode: Flower No 1, Smoke,...
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I Can't Make Sense of What I'm Experiencing Here
We're back to our normal programming and talking points with Jane celebrating the successful launch of her latest collection of paintings with a new perfume the best symolizes it. We also discuss some of the new Balenciaga collection, the magical releases from Sage and Salt, and Jeff decides that...
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Fragraphilia & Friends - Tracy Wan
In our first installment of Fragraphilia & Friends, we decide to bring in some high level sophistication, grace, and the ability the properly pronounce French words. We proudly welcome the wonderful Tracy Wan to the podcast. Throughout the episode we discuss Tracy's backstory, her upbringing,...
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Just Thinkin' About Dupes and Dudes
We've been so excited to discuss the newest release from Paraphrase Perfumes, Fruit Thieves, which was totally worth all the customs delays. Thanks to Josh who kindly sent it to us as a gift. We also dip our toes in the water of the ever-present topic of dupes and how they play into the…
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Wait, I'm Getting Word From My Subconscious
Are we doing damage to our noses with some of these powerful aroma-chemicals? We don't know for sure, but maybe, and we discuss it a bit in this episode. We also talk about a few milk perfumes, the perfumes we're looking forward to wearing once the heat breaks, and some ways to layer Oudh Infini....
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Smells Like the Mating Call of A Tropical Bird
After a short break from our normal recording routine, we are back and ready to ramble about the perfumes we just can't wear in this god forsaken heat, but some that we do, and others we look forward to wearing in the fall and winter. Also, Jane reveals the big winner from her perfume search from...
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The Sensation of My Nervous System Being On Guard
This is an episode about a girl who has been on a quest to find her next full bottle purchase. This is also an episode about the paralysis of choice. Luckily, we have a little time, some microphones, and a few people out there willing to hear her story. Also, The Game this week doesn't help…
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It Smells LIke the Scariest Night of Your Life
We speak a bit more about brands and perfumes in general rather than specific releases this episode but we wanted to discuss design, bottles, and what piques our interest when we are shopping new houses and fragrances. Preferences that go beyond just the note list. We also discuss dabbers and our...
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Haters That Are Formed And Haters That Are Born
In this episode we discuss a few new to us perfumes from the houses of Aedes de Venustas and Reservation, the latter being a new brand that keeps popping up on our social feeds, and we are very impressed by both. A couple even rocketed up our respective want lists. Also, Jeff is looking for some...
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Fragra-Files 003: Régime des Fleurs
We are so excited to feature one of our most favorite houses in our third edition of Fragra-Files, Régime des Fleurs. After launching in 2014, the line has expanded and evolved year over year into one of the most consistently high level luxury perfume brands on the market today. With watery…
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This Is A Black Pepper and Warm Meat Fragrance
We're a little bit late this week despite recording earlier than usual, but hey, we're here and ready to talk want list dreams fulfilled, the new perfume from Orto Parisi, and round of The Game that goes from ice cream to peppery meat. Cocktail Recipe - Jasmine & Cherry (00:00) - - Intro and Le...
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Any Other Divas Out There?
I'm not going to sugarcoat it, this episode takes a bit of a somber turn again, this time around the 30 minute mark but we do manage to spend most of it talking about the fragrances we've tested, worn, and even a few we regret. The highlight, though, is a fun grab-bag version of The Game thanks…
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Hug Your Dogs
An episode recorded with a heavy heart as we had to say goodbye to Jane's chihuahua, Jimmy Wilkins, who lived life with gusto for 17 years, most of which were in Jane's lap, arms, or bedside. We are absolutely heartbroken but extremely grateful for the years he blessed us with his giant…
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Suddenly You're Mr Big Bottle?
After a week off battling colds, allergies, and then a round of colds again, we are back going through the usual run-down of new releases, new critiques, and new disappointments featuring perfumes from Marlou, DS & Durga, MFK, and Strangelove NYC. We also spend time declaring our love for Le...
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Let Me Get That Before The Tariffs Hit
We haven't been testing a lot of new perfumes or releases lately but the ones we can't keep our noses off of are from Trey Taylor's newly launched Serviette line of perfumes. There are four in total and we can't be happier for our friend of the pod which you will clearly hear as we discuss each...
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They're All Extraits, Red Flag Number One
Hey, look at us, showing a little consistency with another episode at our regular interval. We've been smelling away, adding a few top-level wants and sentimental favorites to our collection, and lots to say about our first swap experience. We also discuss a few new releases, some exciting news...
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Well, It’s A Good Time To Be Hysterical
Back for another round of scents we've tried, perfumes we want, and releases that were just meh. C'est la vie as they say (but we would probably butcher in a very Texas way). Join us as we run down the fragrances we've been wearing and a very successful round of The Game. ------ Join us in Dallas...
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Less Releases, Longer Campaigns
Welcome to Fragraphilia, 2025. Let's talk "less is more" which is what we're hoping for this year. How about we sit back, slow down a bit, and talk longer about the perfumes we really love? We're all getting tired out here jumping from new to newer thing. Save your top 10 of this and that and…
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I Was Feeling Insane So I Put On Ma Bête
Happy holidays, everyone! We are finally back after a long hiatus, and with no dilly-dallying around, we get right to it in this episode. We discuss the latest release from Maison d'ETTO, our experience testing out some newer brands and releases her in Dallas at the Scent Room, and finally the...
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A Peacock Spreading Its Feathers for the Female to Attract Them
We’re a day late, and in the perfume collectors game, always a dollar short but here nonetheless. In this episode, we’re talking some of the latest new releases from Liis, Arquiste, Byredo, and Guerlain. We have some great listener emails where we try to give our thoughts on licked arms, first…
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Smells like Staying at a Haunted Beach House at Christmas
There are a lot of new releases launching right now and we're excited to discuss a few starting with a new one from Maison d'Etto as well as a tea inspired release from Aesop. We also answer a couple of listener messages and break down what we've been wearing lately. All that and The Game where...
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This Perfume Has A Threatening Aura
We’re back again with our regular format. Listen along as we talk new releases, aquatics, thoughts on future releases, and some bonus French lessons from Jane. Jeff goes through a fruity oud phase while Jane brings back an old favorite for the scents we’ve been wearing lately. All that and The...
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Fragra-Files 002: The House of Celine
The long overdue second installment of Fragra-Files featuring the perfumes of Hedi Slimane's Celine. An incredible collection of extremely thoughtful and luxurious scents that are both as gorgeous as they are incredibly consistent with their through-line of orris, musk and soft woody notes. But…
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Warming Up Maple Syrup and Smoking A Cigarette
Lots of talk about tea, narcissus, and two brands we really like weaving in and out of this episode. The latter being St Rose, which continues to impress us, and a new-to-us brand, Pekji out of Turkey. We also share some thoughts on a handful of samples we tested out this past week including both...
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Smells Like Old Pennies Found Under A Vintage Sofa in a Thrift Store
Through moving, shoddy HVAC systems that needed to be replaced, hurricane wind storms and power outages, we are back, baby! We're in our new home and so excited to finally have a moment to record again. Thank you all for your patience and the messages you have sent. We've missed you and we're…
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They Do Something To Your Brain Like Drugs
We're back again to talk about Acne Studio's new perfume announcement, how much we really like Régime des Fleurs latest Fait Main release, Green Vanille, and then we stumble down the rabbit hole of Matiere Premiere in an almost Fragra-Files episode style rundown of each scent. Why? Because we've...
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This Is Who Trad Wife Really Wants to Be
We're back to business in 2024 (again) after a bit of downtime thanks to the daycare plague. Voices and senses all restored, or at least that's how we start, but Jeff inadvertently destroys Jane's olfactive abilities in round two of the game. Live and learn! In this episode we discuss new release...
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A Cornucopia of Pretty Girliness
We're back, baby! It's so good to finally have time to sit down and share a few thoughts on what we've been wearing, sampling, and receiving lately. It's also time we shared some pointless asides like a brief journey down the butt rock bands rabbit hole of the mid 2000s, how a bank robber…
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This Scent Smells Like Bjork’s Speaking Voice Sounds
We start this one a bit off the rails with talk on why you make an Old Fashioned with sugar cubes, a mysterious scent wafting about in our home, and an experience with a haunted dog. Now that's what we call perfume podcasting! Once we settle into the actual program, we discuss Hiram Green's new...
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Getting In A Car With A Pink Mustache
We're entering the new year in a somewhat easy-breezy and tired mood, but hey, no less chatty when it comes to fragrance. For the first episode of 2024, we discuss the attars from Amouage, a deeper dive into our recent wears, and continue our discussion on minimizing consumption and making each...
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Do I Want To Smell Like Crotch, A Troll, and Dinner?
Welp, we can check off 2023 in the books. We've delivered our last episode of the year and now we can take a beat and look back over the past 12 months fondly. In the spirit of such things, we discuss our favorite releases from this year, a few disappointments, and continued thoughts on Matiere...
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Maybe What You Wear On A 3rd Or 4th Date
In the episode, we share a few gift ideas for discovery kits and candles, Jane talks Tragedy by Marissa Zappas, and we both gush over Les Abstraits’ amazing collection of perfumes. All that and the usual round-up of scents we've been wearing, our house being divided with Vanilla Powder, and an...
About this show
Fragraphilia is the passion project of Jeff and Jane Dashley where they explore, express, and extrapolate as much as they can from the often mysterious and always magical world of perfume and fragrance.Focusing more on luxury and niche fragrances, Jeff and Jane discuss what they've been wearing each week, news and trending topics that has caught their attention, as well as any impending new release that has them excited to try. In the final segment, they will each pull three fragrances from their sample collection for the other to blind test and offer their unadulterated opinion through a series of questions before each perfume is revealed.About the hosts - Jane Dashley is a painter and artist with a long history in fashion blogging as Sea of Shoes. Jeff Dashley is a freelance web developer and designer. They live in the Dallas, Texas area with their son and three dogs.For more information and details visit https://fragraphilia.com or @fragraphilia on TikTok and Instagram. Send a
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