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Pinot & Perfume
by Sarah Chacon
Do you love perfume? How about wine (or any alcohol bevvie)? If you answered "yes" to both of those questions, YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE. Each week I discuss everything relating to perfume: reviews, news headlines, trends in the industry, and even some educational tidbits (what exactly IS musk, anyway?) - all while sipping on a little sumpin' sumpin'. So come join me, and let's bask in our shared love for everything fragrance!
Episodes
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This Is A Late One
This one is so late, y’all, but that’s life sometimes. Anyway, this week, I’m reviewing Mancera’s Roses Vanille and talking about the real reason perfume prices are skyrocketing (hint: it’s not inflation!). Mentioned in Episode Roses Vanille (Mancera):...
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Implicated for Murder
Welcome back, friends! This week, I possibly implicate myself in future murders; review Path to Perfumery's Banana Split roll-on, and talk about how a mom of 2 launched her successful fragrance line. Mentioned in the Show Path to Perfumery Banana Split (code BOUJEE15 for 15% off your order):...
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L'Extase Rose Absolue is Ecstasy
This week, I am coming from the floor of my daughter's unused nursery to discuss the infamous Oud Satin Mood knock-off, L'Extase Rose Absolue from the house of Nina Ricci; talking details about a perfume sale going on right now (just in time for Valentine's Day); and discussing an influencer who...
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Choco Musk & Guerlain Family Drama
This week, I have some TEA on one of France's oldest perfume families (hint: it's in the episode name), discuss signature scent recommendations from influencers, writers, and perfume podcast hosts (ahem, not me), and review Al Rehab's Choco Musk. Mentioned in the Show Choco Musk (Amazon):...
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Back From Hiatus!
I'm baaaaccckkk! This is my first episode back from hiatus, and oof is it a little rough. Trying to figure out how to record around taking care of a baby is an interesting exercise. Anyway, this week's scent is the beautiful Manifesto by YSL, and I also discuss another Ulta robbery (this time in...
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Iris Poudre Is Not So Scary
Happy Halloween, boos and ghouls! In this year's Halloween episode, I go on a rant about Peacock's chintzy Friday the 13th movie offerings; review the surprisingly beautiful Iris Poudre from Frederic Malle, and speculate which fragrances the characters of the Rocky Horror Picture Show would wear…
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Flowerbomb Nectar Will Give You a Toothache
Happy (almost) Halloween! In the spirit of the holiday, I review Viktor & Rolf's saccharine-sweet Flowerbomb Nectar; discuss the role fragrance has played when it comes to witch lore; and go over 11 perfumes that are on sale on Amazon RIGHT NOW. Mentioned in the Show Flowerbomb Nectar (Viktor &...
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Drop the HOOHAA Around Fragrance
Rejoice, everyone, because this week you won't just be hearing lil' ol' me ramble on about fragrance! I have a guest - Ryan Hall, one of the co-founders of the U.K.-based fragrance subscription service HOOHAA. We had a really great conversation all about what HOOHAA is, how it works, and what...
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This Episode is Sponsored By Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Not really, there's just a LOT of information about his latest career move, the Net-a-Porter/Neiman Marcus/Nordstrom price match drama, and Aqua Universalis EDT (which is this week's Scent of the Week). I also talk about China's rapid growth in the fragrance sector, quickly making it a big global...
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Moonlight in Heaven, or, My Nose Isn't Trash After All!
This week, I review Moonlight in Heaven from the house of by Kilian and I feel VINDICATED that what I pick up is closer to the fragrance house's description of the scent than reviewers on Parfumo and Fragrantica; discuss the "pheromone perfume oil" one Bachelor in Paradise contestant swears by…
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Fragrance Showdown: Noir De Noir vs. Club De Nuit Intense Woman
This week, we have ourselves a FRAGRANCE SHOWDOWN!!! ::insert airhorn sound effect here:: I am comparing Tom Ford's Noir De Noir with Armaf's Club De Nuit Intense Woman; discussing Grasse's rather stinky history, and talking about which niche perfume brands have cracked China's buying power....
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Voce Viva Makes Me Feel Like Lady Gaga
Not really. But it DOES make me want to sing like in the commercial. Kind of. I'm reviewing the bright, effervescent fragrance from Valentino this week, along with a discussion about Amouage's U.S. expansion and a perfume inspired by a popular Japanese anime. Mentioned in the Show Voce Viva Eau…
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Riding that Retail High
This week, I talk about the fragrances I picked up courtesy of my husband who got a buzz on and told me to treat myself; review Black Tulip by Nest Fragrances; and discuss an influencer striving to make fragrance inclusive for everybody. Mentioned in the Show Black Tulip (Nest Fragrances):...
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Short n' Sweet
I get right into it this week with no bullshit. Like sex without the foreplay. I review Eau De Magnolia from Frederic Malle, talk about a new cologne that evokes memories of late 90s summers, and go over just how much of a pain in the ass orris root (Iris) is to use in perfumery. Mentioned in the...
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Hanging Onto Our Youth
This week, I beg my fellow Millennials to stop making react TikTok videos to 90s/00s songs, review Mugler’s Innocent, and talk about Dolly Parton’s best-selling perfume. Mentioned in the Show Innocent (Mugler website):...
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Donut Time
This week, between the bites of donut I've been stuffing in my gourd, I manage to review La Vie Est Belle, talk about Rihanna's celebration after finding out that her new Fenty perfume sold out within hours of going on sale, and discuss a perfumer whose mission is to get people to embrace the...
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Living in my Head Rent-Free
This week, I talk about the things that haunt my thoughts almost daily, review Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa '71 Body Fragrance Mist, and discuss two beauty brands' first perfume releases. Mentioned in the Show Cheirosa '71 Body Fragrance Mist (Sol de Janeiro):...
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Interview With Anne-Krystel Goyer of Anne-Krystel Parfum
Pop the champagne, folks, because this week, I have my very first guest that's actually in the perfume industry! I was able to sit down with Anne-Krystel Goyer of Anne-Krystel Parfum and chat about her fragrance line, what goes into her perfume creation process, and the inspiration behind her two...
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Parfums de Marly: the Horse Girl of Fragrance
This week, I'm reviewing Nisean from Parfums de Marly, which I have affectionately nicknamed the horse girl of the perfume world, NOT because I hate horse girls but because this brand likes horses so dang much that it pays homage to them via the names of its fragrances. I also go over what...
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Beach Walk
This week, I go on a tangent about the resistance to self-checkout at stores; review Maison Margiela's Beach Walk; and discuss a new collab between Louis Vuitton and Frank Gehry. Mentioned in the Show Replica Beach Walk (Sephora): https://www.sephora.com/product/replica-beach-walk-P385358 Couple...
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Flowerbomb & Good Skin
This week, I come to terms with the fact that my skin will never look as good as it does right now at this time in my life; review Viktor & Rolf's iconic Flowerbomb; and discuss the top 9 sexy scents for summer, according to the New York Post. Mentioned on the Show Flowerbomb (Viktor & Rolf):...
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I Have No Dad Jokes
Despite this episode coming out on Father's Day, I have no dad jokes. Instead, I have a review of Maison Francis Kurkdjian's L'eau À la rose, a thought piece on still using the term "Oriental" to describe a family of warm and spicy fragrances, and some reviews on the new Jo Malone x Zara…
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Cakegate 2021 & Serendipitous
This week, I'm reviewing Serendipitous by Serendipity 3, discussing my involvement in Cakegate 2021, and talking about some older men's fragrances that are practically new again. Mentioned in the Show Serendipitous (Luckyscent):...
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Cheap and Delicious Golden Sand
This week, I am reviewing a hidden gem of a fragrance called Golden Sand; discussing a line of perfumes inspired by a Dutch artist; and how bad memories can be attached to scent. Mentioned in the Show Golden Sand (Fragrantica): https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Al-Rehab/Golden-Sand-20101.html...
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90s Boomers
This episode is late because it's a 3-day weekend and I live by NO MAN'S LAWS. This week, I am reviewing Carnal Flower from Frederic Malle, discussing some key scenes from Netflix's Halston, and giving you breaking news about Harry Styles (I hate myself for wording it like that). Mentioned in the...
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Sneaky Consumerism
This week, I go on a bit of a bender about how sneaky vapid consumerism is and how it has invaded our collective psyche; review Tonkia Impériale by Guerlain, and discuss the most popular perfumes across the country (and beyond!) Mentioned in the Show Georg Complains: Vanity Consumerism:...
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Robert Pattinson Made Me Flaccid in 20 Seconds
This week, I talk about the Dior Homme perfume ad that made me hot for and turned off by Robert Pattinson in a span of 20 seconds; review the milquetoast perfume that is Simply Belle; and discuss how a perfumery assisted a COVID survivor in re-discovering her sense of smell. Mentioned in the Show...
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An AMUSE-ing Change of Heart
This week, I discuss my change of heart regarding Angel Muse, and the dumb shit the Tik Tok young ones are up to featuring perfume and hair straighteners. Mentioned in the Episode Angel Muse (Mugler Website):...
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Papa John's GI Nightmare
This week, I talk about how I OD'd on so much Papa John's pizza that I never want to see another slice again; review Frederic Malle's Musc Ravageur; go over three new fragrances from Maison Francis Kurkdjian; and discuss an iconic fragrance's 100th birthday. Mentioned in the Show Musc Ravageur...
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Portrait of an Un-Washed Woman?
This week, I talk about becoming an accidental parent to a neighborhood feral cat named Socks (yes, I named her); review Portrait of a Lady from Frederic Malle; and discuss some new regulations the perfume industry is facing. Mentioned in the Show Portrait of a Lady (Frederic Malle website):...
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Fancy Didn't Let Me Down
That's a Reba reference if you're curious. Those who know, know. It also ties in perfectly to this week's Scent of the Week, Fancy by Jessica Simpson; and if Fancy was successful in her endeavors and made a lot of money she might be able to shop at a spot where the cheapest perfume is $2800....
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We're All Doubting Thomases, Don't Kid Yourselves
Happy Easter! This week, I go on a tangent about how we'd ALL turn into Doubting Thomases if our friends started running around telling us they saw some guy who died three days ago walking around like it ain't no thang; review Silhouette in Bloom by Christian Siriano; and reveal Jessica Simpson's...
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Vodka on the Rocks...mmmm, Refreshing!
Tired and possibly sun poisoned from the yard work I did earlier in the day, I sit down to review the very refreshing Vodka on the Rocks by Kilian; talk about the weird way Kaia Gerber applies her perfume (personally, I think she's fucking with all of us); and talk about a perfume on a NFT, and I...
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Goucho Pants & Salt Caramel
This week I discuss the resurgence of goucho pants and how my sister tried to explain the original trend to me even though I was alive and well 2004-2007 AND OWNED GOUCHO PANTS MYSELF; I review Salt Caramel by Shay & Blue; read a sweet NYT tribute to a member of Fragcomm who passed too soon, and…
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Gourmand Coquin Doesn't Slap
This week, I am reviewing a fragrance that I was so excited to wear - and then massively disappointed me: Gourmand Coquin by Guerlain. I also go over the 10 best clean perfumes of 2021 according to Healthline.com, and some new rose fragrances that are challenging the stigma of rose being an "old...
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Eating Crow w/ Love Diane
This week, I go on a tangent and explain my theory of millennials being the most fucked-over generation in recent history; review Love Diane and acknowledge my change of heart regarding the fragrance; and discuss how #freebritney, the recent documentary, and nostalgia are contributing to a surge…
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On the Lighter Side
This week, I am joined by my bestie and Savoir Shade co-host, Jenna Broughton. In addition to going on a tangent about tap dancing and shopping under the influence, we discuss two fragrances that are on the lighter side: Beach Walk by Maison Margiela and Narciso EDP. We also go over some niche...
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Special Guest: Kristina Schoen!
A few things you should know before listening to today's episode: 1) I am joined by my good friend, the lovely Kristina Schoen. 2) I say "cool" a lot. Like, an ungodly amount of times. 3) I also say "like" a lot. HOWEVER, despite my speech faux paus, we had a blast reviewing Inis and Oud Satin...
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The Valentine's Day Episode
Happy Valentine's Day! In this week's super spectacular V-Day show, I review the sexy Bonbon Couture and talk about which perfumes to wear if you wanna catch some D (or P). Mentioned in the Episode: Bonbon Couture (Viktor & Rolf website):...
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Boomer Snooper & Burberry Her
This week, I talk about a Larry David lookalike my doorbell camera picked up snooping around, a 100% identical duplicate for Baccarat Rouge 540 (yes really!), and review Burberry Her. Mentioned in the Show Burberry Her (Fragrantica):...
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FOP Play
This week, I talk about my infatuation with Hugh Laurie and John Malkovich in Annie Lennox's music video for "Walking on Broken Glass," review Alien Fusion, and discuss the perfume Azalea Banks put in her weird-ass shrine with her cat's skull. Mentioned in Episode Alien Fusion (Mugler website):...
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Légère Sprays and Wolf Shirts
This week, I go off on a tangent about the audacity of people who wear wolf shirts unironically and think they can insult others; review the La Petite Robe Noire Légère spray (Ma Robe Hippie Chic), and go over the best perfumes (so far) of 2021. NOTE: Yes, I said I had 2 stories for Fragrance in...
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Baccarat Rouge 540 & the VFW
This week, I'm reviewing the most hyped of all the fragrances to ever receive hype, the infamous Baccarat Rouge 540. I also talk about a fragrance launched by a Queen alum that smells like a badger, Lily Collin's favorite perfume, and a new La Belle flanker. Mentioned in the Show Baccarat Rouge…
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P&P Super Spectacular New Year's Special
Who am I kidding, it's just an early episode this week so I can rant on New Year's pet peeves. In addition to that, I review the fragrance that I love to make fun of, Pink Sugar, and recap my 2020 year in fragrance. Mentioned in the Show Pink Sugar (Italian website):...
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Jazz Club
Ya like jazz? If so, you'll LOVE Jazz Club from Maison Margiela's Replica line, which is this week's Scent of the Week. (And if you don't but you love tobacco, vanilla, and rum, you'll still love it.) I'm also discussing a small city in India with a perfume history that starts 200 years BEFORE...
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YSL Libre Eau Intense & Jesus Christ
In this week's episode, I review YSL Libre Eau Intense, discuss 27 ways to gift fragrance, and suggest a last-minute gift idea for people who love video games and Jesus. Mentioned in the Show I Am Jesus Christ (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1198970/I_Am_Jesus_Christ/ I Am Jesus…
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Pioneer Woman
In this week's episode, I go on a tangent about the new craze of LARP-ing as a pioneer person, review Paco Rabanne's Olympēa EDP, and discuss a new "kooky" perfume coming out. Mentioned in the Show Olympēa (Paco Rabanne website):...
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Smellin' Like a Scandal
This week I'm reviewing Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier, gushing about my new press-on nails like the basic bitch that I am, and discussing the type of fragrance the royals wear. Mentioned in the Show Scandal EDP (FragranceNet):...
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Shalimar Cologne & Cyber Monday Deals
Did you guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving? Did you score some great Black Friday deals? If so, I WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT! Seriously. I'll go first: I broke my fragrance no-buy to score Bonbon Couture for a steal on Ulta and got a fluffy robe and Bonbon discovery set in the process. I'm also...
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A Very Shit-Show Thanksgiving Episode
Guys, I am warning you: this episode is ROUGH. I lost my podcasting mojo due to an audio mishap with my other show (Savoir Shade), I'm on my third glass of wine, and...yeah. You can see for yourself. This week, I am indulging my sweet tooth and reviewing Love Don't Be Shy by Kilian, discussing…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Do you love perfume? How about wine (or any alcohol bevvie)? If you answered "yes" to both of those questions, YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE. Each week I discuss everything relating to perfume: reviews, news headlines, trends in the industry, and even some educational tidbits (what exactly IS musk, anyway?) - all while sipping on a little sumpin' sumpin'. So come join me, and let's bask in our shared love for everything fragrance!
HOSTED BY
Sarah Chacon
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Do you love perfume? How about wine (or any alcohol bevvie)? If you answered "yes" to both of those questions, YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE. Each week I discuss everything relating to perfume: reviews, news headlines, trends in the industry, and even some educational tidbits (what exactly IS musk,...
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Pinot & Perfume is created and hosted by Sarah Chacon.
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