Episodes
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In conversation with Heather Rider
Heather is the founder and owner of Cold Frame Perfumery. We talked about her moving from Chicago to Versailles to attend ISIPCA, and her plans to open a parfumerie in France that highlights independent perfumers. What, like it’s hard?
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In conversation with Brooke Belldon
Brooke is the founder and owner of Sainte Cellier in London. We talked about how she curates the perfumes in her studio, and our choices when it comes to everyday language in perfume appreciation and collection.
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In Conversation with Mandy Aftel
Mandy Aftel is a preeminent artisan perfumer, educator, curator, and author on natural fragrance and flavour. In 2017, she created the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents in Berkeley, California — the first museum in the U.S. dedicated to the history and experience of natural fragrance, showcasing…
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It Reminds Me of Something
I am joined by Clara Weale of Early Modern Perfumes, the creator of Celadon: a perfume so utterly unique in its take on “green,” that it stops people every time they smell it in my studio. We talk about her fragrance collection, living in Glasgow, and our shared love for Tilda.
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The Alchemist
George Chlouk makes the most gorgeous fragrances you can’t get your hands on. We talk about his life in Beirut, creating tinctures for other perfumers, and why he doesn’t want to smell like stew ingredients. Be sure to follow his account @intuitive_alchemy_ on TikTok and Instagram to experience…
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She Is The Moment
My guest is Eudora Nwasike, a Fragrance Foundation UK certified fragrance specialist who helps individuals and business owners find that special something in a fragrance. How does she do it? Listen and learn, children. Listen and learn.
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I Kaer Alot
Fatima Muhammed is my guest in this episode, and she is the Owner and Creative Director of kaer. We talk about her path to launching her business, her discovery set of perfume oils (that are honestly beautiful), and why TikTok is a great selling platform.
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Le Spider Man and His Scented Web
I’m speaking with Rémi in this episode. You may know him from TikTok, or as one of the mods for r/DIYFragrance on Reddit, or one of ten admins for something called Discord. I still need to figure out what that last one is all about. We talk about his love for insects and what he believes a...
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Stargazer
I’m chatting with Dominique Michelle Astorino, an astrologer living in Paris with her golden retriever. Is your zodiac relevant to scent, or is this just a ploy to have you listen to our conversation that you will absolutely love?
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Everything is OSM
My guest is Kyle Mott-Kannenberg of OSM perfumes. When he’s not creating fragrances for his brand, or fragrance brands for other people as Blend by OSM, he’s hoping Orville Peck (or someone on his team) is listening to this episode.
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The Devil Wore Prada
I’m talking with Kelly Jones of Kelly + Jones about her Mezcal-inspired fragrances, her work for professional fragrance companies, and why she stopped bringing sandwiches to work in Manhattan.
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A Canuck, an Aussie, and a ’Murcan Walk into a Podcast
We are back with Season Three and joined by Marie (Perfumer and Creative Director) and Pep (Fragrance Evaluator) of Miskeo Parfums. We talk about how they are able to work together despite living on different continents, as well as their working styles.
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Against All Odds
This episode features Pia Long, perfumer and co-founder of Olfiction and Boujee Bougies. We tried out new a podcast app with success, and we did our absolute best to stay on track and keep our conversation to one hour. So with that, dear listeners, please enjoy 1 hour, 1 minute, and 6 seconds of...
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She Put a Spell on You
I am absolutely chuffed to have Liz Moores of Papillon Perfumes join me in this – the 13th! – episode. We talk about her love of the very best, of living in the woods, and the inspiration for her soon to be released fragrance.
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The Library of Alexandre
This episode features Alexandre Helwani, perfumer *and* perfume historian. We talk about how his career began with a resin, his recent projects intertwining history, and his current work. You can follow Alexandre on Instagram at theperfumechronicles.
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Czech Yourself
My extra special featured guest is Hana Tisserand. You may have heard of her husband Robert. Together they run the Tisserand Institute in Southern California, providing people all over the world with online courses in essential oil safety. We talk about her life in Prague, how she and Robert met,...
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Man Made Myth
My featured guest in this episode is Michael Nordstrand, perfumer, teacher, and multidisciplinary artist. We talk about his work as a ghost perfumer, his lectures at The Met Cloisters (and 5th Avenue!), his upcoming fragrance line Mythologist, and how he wants to help you become a better…
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Taking care of business
I am joined by LC James, aka nearlynoseblind, of TikTok and Instagram fame. Our conversation had a few disconnects, so I am (badly) piecing together what we discussed. Look, you’re not here for my technical chops, you’re here for a good time.
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The Webmaster
This episode features none other than Grant Osborne, the man (the myth! the legend!) who created Basenotes. Yes, that Basenotes. We talk about the site origins, how it’s evolved over time, and ways you can support Basenotes with content (and currency). Grant dropped out for about 10 seconds at…
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Cabinet of Curiosities
This week’s episode is at the home of our guest Jesse Hardy and his dog Wyatt. If you’re wondering why I recorded this episode out in the field, listen and you’ll discover why.
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Butterfly Collector
This week’s guest is Sally Bland, aka moodybins on TikTok, and co-host of the wildly popular podcast “Teacup Demagogues.” Sally is not only a music enthusiast but a perfume one as well. We’re bringing a recent conversation on TikTok about perfume to the podcast.
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Rebel Girl
This week’s guest is Anjali Vandermark of Anjali Perfumes and the perfumer for Scent Trunk’s “Starlight Sesame.” We talk about her childhood in India, snow in London, her passion for knowledge, and how she found her way into fragrance.
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Impostor Syndrome
This week’s guest is Douglas Bender of Charenton Macerations. Listening to Douglas talk about how he became a perfumer, it’s easy for any self-taught perfumer to doubt their skills, talents, and accomplishments. But the true impostor lies in the companies that take what they want from artisan...
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The Queen of the Nile
This week’s special guest is Dora Goldsmith, an Egyptologist working toward her doctorate by studying and recreating the smells, beauty care, drinks, and scented candles of Ancient Egypt. Check out my Instagram @weshouldtotallydoapodcast to learn how you can subscribe to her newsletter and…
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Diamond Life
Today’s special guest is Tanaïs: perfumer, writer, interdisciplinary artist, activist, and sensuality personified. We talk about their brand Tanaïs and new discovery kits, their perfume origins, activism, and living a life without apologies.
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NikiPedia
Nick Gilbert is the Creative Director of Olfiction and a Fragrance Evaluator. But what, exactly, is a fragrance evaluator, and why? And how? Join us, won’t you, as we learn the answers to these questions – and more! – in this episode.
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Escape Escapade
Featuring our extra special guest Karen (the good kind) as we discuss The White Lotus, FBoy Island, and the Fantasy Island reboot. Spoilers galore!
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We Dropped a Pancake
Our second episode featuring writer Jeffrey Ricker! See if you can hear our minor technical difficulty.
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The First Pancake
Welcome to the first episode of OMG We Should Totally Do A Podcast with my very special guest Suzanne.