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In this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re picking perfect perfumes for the cast of Emily in Paris (well, Rome when season 5 begins). As the show progresses we see all manner of complicated liaisons, along with a general theme of growth, glamour, ambition, & escapism. Here’s how we’d scent it! Suzy suspects the fictional house of Muratorio in the show takes inspiration from Brunello Cucinelli. The designer set out to reinvent Italian luxury, marrying craft with conscience. Based in Solomeo, the restored Umbrian village now stands as the heart of his brand — a symbol of beauty, ethics, & enduring craftsmanship. To properly scent the cashmere house of Muratori, Suzy chose: @brunellocucinelli_brand Pour Femme A crisp Umbrian morning, bottled: citrus & spice over creamy chestnut, woods & musk atop a chicly paired-back but supremely soft cashmere embrace. Marcello Muratori Suzy: @brunellocucinelli_brand Pour Homme Bright spiced citrus evokes Umbrian countryside air, warming into woody, resinous, balsamic notes & a handsomely smooth, amber-y dry down. Nicola: @acquadiparma Colonia Essenza Sparkling lemon, orange, bergamot and grapefruit over polished-wood woods; a vibrant, woody-citrus twist on the iconic Colonia – effortlessly elegant. Emily Suzy: @ormondejayne Gelsomino A Freddo Ambrosia Extrait An iconic Italian house showing its elegantly addictive side via cardamom & lemon over jasmine enfleurage, black tea & myrrh melting into sweet, creamy woods. Nicola: @cartier La Panthére eau de parfum Utterly confident & chic: luminous gardenia wrapped in velvety musks & chypre notes, a feline-floral aura with unmistakable poise. Mindy Suzy: @grittifragrances Duchessa Dark cherry, bitter orange and saffron swirl with chocolate, jasmine & brown sugar for a fun, more-ish gourmand radiating plush hedonism. Nicola: @thameen.london Centre Stage A spotlit cabaret fantasy of orange blossom, lavender and cardamom, grounded by leather & animalic nuances for a provocative trail. @ormondejayne Sybarite For the life & soul of the party, pink and Timur peppers, hazelnut & jasmine sashay over vanilla, labdanum, smoked woods & musk, pulsing sensorially. Alfie Suzy: @gallivant.stories London Urbanite spring floral leather: rose, cucumber & violet leaf over sandalwood, patchouli, cedar & worn-leather nuances with a twinkle in its eye. Nicola: @experimentalperfumeclub Cardamom Moss Cool & sizzling spices collide: ginger, turmeric, cardamom & cinnamon on an Ambroxan/moss base, with salty woods, tobacco & powdery musks. Sylvie Nicola: @maisonfranciskurkdjian Grand Soir An amber evening glow: labdanum, lavandin & cinnamon leaf melting into sumptuous amber-vanilla & benzoin, dressed-up & impeccably sensual. Suzy: @goutalparis Ninfeo Mio eau de toilette A proudly Parisian take on Italy: juicy citrus & green fig conjuring a lush, sunlit garden near Rome - leafy, sparkling & transportive.

In this episode we're talking about the fragrances that are giving us joy at the moment. We also have some new brands to introduce you to, an amazing listener prescription and lots more. Here's what we mention: Ode Ona Carte Blanche Chloe Atelier des Fleurs- Les Pins This Works Own Time Saville Row Private Collection: Bucula and Tela Guerlain Absolus Allegoria Tabac Sahara Sabrina Carpenter Sweet Tooth Caramel Dream Beaufort London Vie et Armis Fantôme Vassago Rubini Nuvolari

In this week's episode we're talking about a wonderful experience at Maison de Diptyque in celebration of their jazz club inspired fragrance Orpheon. We're also updating you on some fabulous new fragrance launches and we're answering a perfume prescription that gets Suzy thinking about bracing seaside walks in Cornwall. Finally we have the most powerful message to read out from a listener who is using Shalimar to empower her on protests. Here's what we mention during the episode: Diptyque Orphéon Jo Malone Labdanum Amber Cologne Intense Fine Scents Joie de Sannes Amouage Remain Sarah Baker Atlante Ruth Mastenbroek Marlin Perfumer H Salt Coach Blue and of course Shalimar

In this week's episode we're leaning into the our nostalgia needs and exploring the wonderful world of vintage inspired fragrances. Here's what we discuss: @guerlain Shalimar L’Essence Eau de Parfum Intense “Shalimar celebrates its 100th anniversary. To mark this exceptional event, the Maison is revealing Shalimar L’Essence, a new intense variation which concentrates Shalimar’s distinctive codes: its quintessence. A homage to the timeless modernity, daring and seduction of Guerlain’s most famous scent for women. Delphine Jelk has added the precious Madagascan vanilla tincture stemming from Guerlain's ancestral know-how to the ethylvanillin found in Jacques Guerlain’s original formula, giving Shalimar a new intensity. Discreet and subtle, bergamot illuminates the floral heart which blends rose absolute with the powdery elegance of iris. Little by little, Shalimar’s amber note unfolds. Used in abundance, vanilla infuses it with new facets – smooth and woody with a hint of leather.” “To wear Shalimar is to let your senses take over.” - Jacques Guerlain @bienaime_1935 Vermeil @gather.fragrance & @fioleuk We’ve previously talked about this one quite a lot, but you must also check out their gloriously evocative new fragrance… Bienaimé Vesprée @gather.fragrance & @fioleuk “Vesprée captures the quiet, luminous moment between day and night. As the sun dips and the air cools, an elegant breeze of cardamom, bergamot and lavender unfurls - soft, serene, and full of anticipation. TOP NOTES Cardamom, Bergamot, Lavender, Carrot Seed, Celery SeedHEART NOTES Peru Balsam, Rose, Geranium, IrisBASE NOTES Vetiver, Benzoin, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood The fragrance opens with fresh spice and aromatic brightness before revealing a warm, resinous heart wrapped in iris and rose. As it settles, Vesprée becomes deeper and more textural, grounded in vetiver, benzoin and smooth woods. The result is a softly glowing, gender-fluid composition - equally comforting and refined, evoking the stillness and mystery of twilight. @jouissanceparfums La Bague d’O (1954 inspired) “Beguiling, intoxicating, romantic. A bruise-coloured bouquet. TOP:Steel Chains, Pink Pepper, Orange Flesh MID: Geranium, Jasmine, Rose, Violet BASE: Amber, Animalic, Musk, Patchouli @discothequefragrances Baise Moi on the Dancefloor “Silky waters, crystal goblets and champagne bottles, iris sprigs, wild vines of jasmine, intertwined limbs and steamy handprints, a timeless ruse, a poet and a muse, an ocean of violets in bloom, “love is a reciprocal torture,” breathed through a cloud of powder. 1979, PARIS TOP — Violet Leaf, Cassis HEART — Orris, Jasmine BASE — Cashmere, Sandalwood.” @officine_universelle_buly Héliotrope du Pérou The “unique water-based fragrance, reveals a bouquet of white flowers stung with tonka beans and violet. Charismatic, she rolls like velvet on the skin, without ever imposing herself to excess. Heliotrope, leather, sandalwood, tonka, violet and ebony.” @naomigoodsir Iris Cendre @soliflore_store “fresh floral tone, led by bergamot, tangerine & spices. A rich & powdery heart of incense & purple iris. Sensuality is enhanced by cistus, tobacco & amber.” Lipstick, leather & smoke. @jeroboamperfumes Origino Top notes are Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Juniper and Nutmeg; base notes are Sandalwood and White Musk. “Worn on bare skin, Origino speaks for itself. The Esperanto word for beginnings, Origino was...

We're back with more of your brilliant prescriptions. Here are the fragrances we recommend: Roos & Roos Globulus DS & Durga Big Sur Eucalyptus Grossmith’s Shem-el-Nessimlwood Molinard Habanita Lanvin Arpège Coty L’aimant Bienaimé Vermeil: @sergeslutens Fleurs d’Oranger @mizensir Solar Blossom @granadobrazil Citrus Brasilis

Happy New Year one and all. We wanted to start 2026 with a chat about our favourite and most worn fragrances of 2025 (the ones we didn't have space to talk about during On The Scent Live!) We hope you enjoy this first episode of the year. Loads of love Nicola and Suzy (both wearing Marc Antoine Barrois Tilia today naturally)

In this, the second part of our look back at On The Scent Live, we're reading out (and playing live) some of your AMAZING perfume prescriptions from the two events. As ever they were fantastically creative, emotional and in some cases utterly bonkers (which is what we love!) Here are the fragrances that we mention: @beaufortlondon Terror & Magnificence @sergeslutens L’orpheline @tombstone_fragrances Sweet Coffin @nealsyardremedies Remedies to Roll Relaxation fragrance oil Lavender & frankincense Layered with either… @rubini_profumi Nuvolari @mschf MSCHF Smells Like WD-40 @fischersund Útilykt No. 101 Fragrance No. 8 Fragrance (All 3 found in their Langdegi (Light) Discovery Set @bdkparfumsparis Rouge Smoking Ormonde Jayne Sybarite @thameen Centre Stage @jorumstudio Firewater @kajalperfumes Lamar Noir @jorumstudio Unspoken Gesture @vallense Source @ellakparfumsparis Rose de Pushkar @infiniment Coty Ambre Antique @millerharris L’Air de Rien @hunq_amsterdam 006 Boxer @andy_tauer L'Air du Desert Marocain @jouissanceparfums Les Cahiers Secrets @dsanddurga Portable Xmas Tree Candle@trudon Enchanted Night Holiday Collection 2025 - Fir 'Christmas Tree' Luxury Scented Candle. @edeniste Wellbeing layered with their Energy fragrance: @juliettehasagun Powder Love @adscenture Turkish Delight Gri Gri Moko Mauri (available / sample @shymimosa) @fischersund 101 @ostens Rose Oil Isparta @fredericmalles Portrait of a Lady @matierepremiere Radical Rose eau de parfum @officine_universelle_buly Eau Triple Damask Rose @xerjoff Rose Gold & Amber Gold layering duo

Come and join us one and all for On The Scent Live. Whether you were there and want to relive the fun or you didn't manage to get a ticket and want to be part of it, we really hope you enjoy this bumper episode. You'll hear a combination of live recordings from both events and us reflecting on the scents we chose. Onto the events: Our wonderful helpers over both days On the Scent-ers Little Helpers: (Friday) William Borrell @vallensefragrances Amanda Carr @wewearperfume Sharon Whiting @scentinelcomms (Saturday) Thomas @makingscentsmakesense Hester @peacock.vintage FRIDAY: ****Nicola’s fragrances: 1. Clive Christian E Cashmere Musk Top notes: Baies Rose, Sichuan Pepper, and Fresh Ginger. Heart notes: Fleuriste Fusion, Egyptian Jasmin, and Cashmeran. Base: Guaiacwood, Ambroxan, and Musks. 2. Perfumer H Flower No.1 A bouquet of white flowers to turn heads and capture the imagination. Tuberose (India), jasmine (Egypt), orange flower (Tunisia) and rose oil (Turkey) rest on a silken base of sandalwood, vanilla bourbon and white musk. 3. Nest Hypnotic Amber golden amber, Indian cardamom, dark woods, patchouli, incense, vanilla, and rose, Mirabelle plum oil. 4. Frederic Malle Acne Studios Aldehydes, Rose, Peach, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk. 5. Ormonde Jayne Sybarite Top: Hazelnut, Timur, Pink Pepper and Pepper; middle notes are Vanilla, Butter, Orris, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Vanilla Absolute, Woody Notes, Labdanum and Musk. ****Suzy’s fragrances: 1.Acqua di Parma Buongiorno Top notes: Lemon Essence, Spearmint Essence , Rosemary Essence , Codistillation Basil & Petitgrain essences Heart notes: Lavandin Essence , Mandarin Leaves Accord. Base notes: Cedarwood Leaves Essence, Amber Accord, White Musks 2.ANFORH Kist Top: Sandalwood, Blonde Woods, Havanalite (pressed-linen polish) Heart: Sandalwood, Laotian Benzoin Resinoid (aged 24 months; smoky and resinous), Vintage Paperback Accord Base: Texan Cedarwood (fresh-sawn timber warmth), Cypriol, Cashmeran 3.Amouage Lustre Top Notes: Cardamom, Orris Heart Notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedarwood Base Notes: Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla, Cypriol, Styrax, Tonka Bean, Myrrh 4.Guerlain Shalimar L’Essence “Delphine Jelk has added the precious Madagascan vanilla tincture stemming from Guerlain's ancestral know-how to the ethylvanillin found in Jacques Guerlain’s original formula, giving Shalimar a new intensity. Discreet and subtle, bergamot illuminates the floral heart which blends rose absolute with the powdery elegance of iris. Little by little, Shalimar’s amber note unfolds. Used in abundance, vanilla infuses it with new facets – smooth and woody with a hint of leather.” 5.Jeroboam Kun Amo Esperanto to English - kun amo. with love. A luminous and sensual perfume extract in which pear reigns supreme. Sun-drenched, luscious and seductive, the fruit mingles with a generous dose of sweetness and captivating aromas, underpinned by modern, ambery woods and the house’s emblematic musks. SATURDAY: ****Nicola’s fragrances: 1. Ormonde Jayne X’ian ‘Nutmeg, rhubarb, musk and sandalwood HEAD Black...

Incense is having a real moment and in this episode we're exploring why and also talking through some of our favourite incense scents. Why is incense so popular again?  Incense has moved from temples and churches into living rooms, studios and perfume wardrobes; it’s become a chic, modern ritual as much as a smell. Trend reports link the boom to the hunger for spiritual and holistic practices – incense is an easy way to pause, “set an intention” and create a little ceremony around everyday life. Incense vs frankincense  “Incense” is the whole blend you burn – it might be on a stick, cone, coil or rope – and can contain resins, woods, herbs, spices and florals.  “Frankincense” (also called olibanum) is one particular resin, tapped from Boswellia sacra trees in Oman, Yemen and parts of the Horn of Africa.  Etymology you can play with: “frankincense” comes from Old French “franc encens” – high quality or “pure” incense – while “incense” itself goes back to Latin for “to burn.”  When a perfume lists “incense” as a note, it may mean a full accord of resins (frankincense, myrrh, opoponax, labdanum, elemi, woods, flowers) or a composition that highlights frankincense alone. What incense actually smells like  Frankincense: resinous yet airy; earthy, piney, slightly smoky with a surprising citrus brightness.  Myrrh: darker, spicier, slightly medicinal and very “churchy”, often associated with ritual and antiquity.  Opoponax: honeyed, vanillic, balsamic and comforting – it softens the harsher edges of smoke.  Labdanum: rich, ambery, leathery and almost animalic; gives incense perfumes that plush, warm body.  Elemi: sharp, lemony, peppery resin that brings sparkle and lift to the smoke.  Woods (sandalwood, cedar etc.): add dryness, creaminess or pencilshaving smokiness and form the backbone of many incenseheavy fragrances. Quotes from perfumers:  Francis Kurkdjian on why he loves Japanese incense at home: partly practicality, because “it fills the room in five minutes, whereas candles take ages.”  Yasmin Sewell on the moodshift: “Where a candle may take twenty minutes to resonate in your space, when you light incense there is an immediate scent that fills the room.”  Sewell again on why incense made more sense than candles for her brand’s next step: “I felt that incense really connected with our values, since it’s been used in spiritual rituals for so long,” and “what I really love about incense is that it shifts the mood instantly.”  Lyn Harris on her daily ritual: “It sets a spiritual tone to my day,” and incense is “an ethereal veil that lingers in the air.” She burns it in the morning to set her mood, sometimes midday to reinvigorate her senses, and even before bed so “there is a sensual haze passing over my nostrils before I sleep.”  Chris Rusak on the psychology of burning it: incense is “a great vehicle for empowerment or catharsis via controlled destruction” and “incense use is intentional. It requires fire or directed heat for full expression, which we must effect, contain, and control, in order to destroy it but not ourselves.”  How it’s harvested: frankincense resin oozes from cuts in the Boswellia sacra tree and dries into golden “tears”, sometimes called “frankincense tears” or “olibanum tears”.  The jinn love story: a girl from the jinn falls in love with a human boy – forbidden, of course. As punishment she’s turned into a tree; her grief becomes crystal tears that people burn on coal for healing smoke with a bitter taste that mourns lost love.  Ecology: frankincense forests in northern Ethiopia are under threat as they’re...

Nicola: Penhaligon's Festive Mini Set https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/p/festive-mini-set-for-her-5x5-ml--000000000065224079 Jo Malone London Festive Cologne Duo https://www.jomalone.co.uk/product/26322/127599/gift-sets/festive-cologne-duo Bamford Geranium Candle https://shop.claridges.co.uk/products/bamford-geranium-candle?srsltid=AfmBOopvh-fHP_E4r3friAxcOw4J40HInA0W1PQfVTCUGf2Ym_wb9mHM Neal's Yard Orange and Geranium Hand Soap https://www.nealsyardremedies.com/products/geranium-orange-hand-wash?_pos=2&_psq=orange+and+geranium&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Granado Gift Sets https://www.granado.uk/uk/amazonico-scented-suitcase Suzy: Meadowfarm Smoked Honey & Orange 1 Wick Candle £25 ‘This stunning new candle is inspired by my love of bee keeping. It’s a unique blend of bergamot, orange flowers and ylang ylang, with added honey notes and just a hint of smokiness from the amber. It’s summery and bright, yet has an intricate depth to it. This is guaranteed to be one of your new favourites, it’s perfect for summer but will work equally well all year round.’ https://meadowfarmlifestyle.co.uk/shop/candles/smoked-honey-orange/ Lords Fragrance House Cotswold Scented Hand Dipped Taper Candles £30 ‘Inspired by days spent with my best friend in the serene beauty of the English country side. This fragrance captures cottage gardens, surrounded by rolling hills, on sunny days spent laughing in the sunshine. A delicate blend of bergamot, lemon and orange, with heart notes of rosemary, lavender and mint, with a cedar and vetiver base. The perfect scent for those seeking a moment of calm.’ https://lordsfragrancehouse.com/products/monteverde-scented-hand-dipped-tapered-candles-copy Boujee Bougies Candles (now 50% off RRP!) £30 Tart: ‘What comes to mind when you think of tartness? We wanted to capture that delicious, mouth-watering, and life-affirming taste sensation. Tart is our vivid homage to fresh tarts and invigorating teas - a feel good tonic with irreverent and unexpected twists. Tart is lush with greenery – cool, refreshing herbal notes of mint and basil - and fizzing with fruitiness – the juicy flesh of green plum and blackcurrant. To make sure it’s zesty, we played with the crisp zing of lemon, rhubarb, and ginger, and served it all over ice with the sweet apricot facets of osmanthus. Tart is vibrant, fun, and uplifting AF. Scent impressionsMouthwatering, moreish, green-hued tartness Notes listMint, Lemon, Blue Ginger, Cassis, Green Plum, Rhubarb, Basil, Osmanthus, Moss, Musk’ a href="https://eaudeboujee.com/collections/boujee-bougies/products/tart-candle" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In the podcast this week, Suzy & Nicola talk fragrances they’ve been obsessed with wearing lately (& some are quite unexpected…) Plus, there’s an absolutely BRILLIANT #listenerprescription from ballet costume designer Isabelle, who asked for recommendations to scent her way through working on costumes for a 2026 tour of Don Quixote - dreaming of Spanish sunshine in the depths of a chilly English winter! Fragrances we can’t stop wearing… Nicola: @nosuparfum Been Trying to Meet You - wistful, hay & meadow-infused memories @nosuparfum Sain No More - Smoked herbaceous rituals welcome a fresh start @merit Retrospect - Nostalgia meets newness via juicy sparkles & second-skin @floraiku Sand & Skin - Amber-glazed skin, vanilla horizons & gilded dreams @bamford Geranium Candle – Instantly-uplifting botanical bliss Suzy: @angelaflanders Rose Sauvage – Dew-bright, berried wild rose bursts with sheer joy @headspaceparfum Rose - A rose frozen in glass, awoken by a silver bullet @bdkparfumsparis 312 Saint-Honoré - Couture chalky floral drifts chic clouds of comfort @memoizeperfume Imber - Succulent cherry, cassis & rhubarb spiced to a musky trail @juliettehasagun Powder Love - Marshmallow, sugared almond & a gentle hug #listenerprescription for Isabelle / Don Quixote ballet: Principal Lady @monegalperfumes Flamenco extrait – Raspberries, roses & sizzling saffron woodiness. Passion personified @lartisanparfumeur Histoire d’Oranger – Orange trees, dappled sunlight & tendrils of incense @parfumsmicallef Ylang in Gold – A solar shimmer of ylang-ylang, orange, fluffy vanilla & coconut for a glimmering finalé The Rascals @jusboxperfumes Studio 54 – Cocktails, cardamom-studded vanilla & naughty patchouli – for hedonists: flamboyant & ready for anything @rndl.ltd Together – Bergamot & mandarin, irresistible vanilla praline & a spicy trail of suede – the scent of friendship & assurance for scene-stealers The scent of Spain @lamontagnacandles Winter Oranges – The scent of a Valencian orange harvest, warmly spiced, evoking citrus-soaked sunsets & festive cheer @alvarez_gomez_perfumes Agua de Colonia Concentrada – Mediterranean lemons & aromatic herbs, bottled Spanish sunshine with historic soul

Listener @somestarrynight messaged us from Paris about the @maisonfranciskurkdjian installation at @palaisdetokyo (on until 23 November - so hurry if you want to see it!) As it happens, Laurent from @ostens_official shared smelling strips from the expo at a recent dinner, a reminder of scent’s communal, artful side. So although we can’t get to see it, we *have* smelled the scents created for it) Perfume: Sculpture of the Invisible (celebrating 20 years of MFK & @franciskurkdjian_official’s olfactive artistry - scenting galleries, theatrical performances, music, & places) “has opened up perfume to new forms and destinations, taking it out of the bottle.” - Jérôme Neutres, Exhibition Curator #perfumeprescriptions 17-year old listener Sadbh asks for starting points in perfume shopping, balancing jasmine, fresh ginger, roses, amber, and not-too-sweet vanilla Our guidance: @marksandspencerstyle Spiced Amber EDT: powdery depths, amber heart, cedar and geranium @marksandspencerstyle Apothecary Warmth EDP: cardamom, cinnamon, cedarwood, sandalwood for warming comfort Nicola notes that niche shop @bloomperfumery’s site suggests related scents when you search a name, and well-trained staff at perfume departments can be invaluable - don’t be afraid to ask them for help. @tocca Wonders Collection (stocked @theperfumeshop) – £55 for 6 x 5ml EDP: Florence Eau de Parfum: green garden bouquet of gardenia, tuberose, iris; Parisian romance. Cleopatra EDP: grapefruit, jasmine, patchouli—seductive and regal. Stella EDP: citrus and florals with Italian sunshine; breezy, radiant. Lucia EDP: sunlit lemon, vetiver, fig; slow living, luminous. Laila EDP: luxurious indulgence, confident sensuality. Colette EDP: citrus, floral, woods; Parisian literary spirit with daring edge. New fragrances @oliverbonas Fig & Tonka, Pomelo & Basil EDPs (£12.50 each) Mandarin & Jasmine, Warm Oud & Saffron EDTs (£20 full size, £9.50 rollers) Also at Oliver Bonas: @floralstreet_: Wild Vanilla Orchid (£28/10ml); vanilla, jasmine, cassis with bamboo and sandalwood. @ghostfragrances Orb of Night (£24/30ml EDP): Dark fruit, jasmine, roasted tonka—sundown to sunrise. We’re plotting a full episode on this topic of helping those who feel overwhelmed by choice / want affordable starting points, & will also crowd-source tips from friends of the pod! Nicola talks about the new scent from @granadobrazil Amazonica The wonderful Claire @paperbackperfumes asks for a green / woodland-like, non-powdery violet scent… Our picks: @murphyanddaughters Violet Perfume Oil (Melbourne): violet leaf heart, violet flower high note; green and sparkling @orizalegrand Violettes du Czar: violet-forward with green citrus undertones, smoky woods, iris in the background @molinardparfums Violette: violet with black currant, bergamot, lemon; layered floral notes @olfactivestudio Violet Shot: green grass, violet leaf, leather, patchouli; violet with edge

In this week’s episode we’re talking about atmospheric fragrances we love, which helped set the scene for our Halloween Scented Story. Because we believe just as reading a book can be an escape route; so too can perfume be a portal…  You can watch the whole story from the start by clicking on the Halloween highlight circle beneath our Instagram bio @onthescentpodcast Using those fragrances and describing them as part of our Scented Story, we infused the spooky tale with scents you can go and smell for yourselves (or perhaps have already experienced).  We so hope you enjoy this deep-dive into fragrance, mood, memory and scented scene-setting.  Meanwhile, we’d LOVE it if you were inspired to smell along with us by either collecting samples of the following scents or (as we’ know it’s not always possible), to imagine which fragrances you’d have used for each section.  We chose:  Chapter 1: Suzy @marcantoinebarrois - Ganymede Extrait @thesocietyofalchemists - Familiars 2: Nicola @erisparfums - Green Spell @pinewardperfume - Funerie 3: Suzy @millerharris - WANDER through the parks @headspaceparfums - Styrax @diptyque - L’Eau Papier 4: Nicola @perfumerhlondon- Dust  @naomigoodsir - Bois d’Ascèse @sergeslutens - Lait du Dent  5: Suzy @diptyque - Feu du Bois candle  @lorenzovilloresi - Teint de Neige  6: Nicola  @bienaime_1935 - Vermeil @the_virtue - Holy Smoke 7: Suzy @beaufortlondon - Sirenide @thesocietyofalchemists - ’Til Death @shopforas - Mushroom Forest @soulnotes.co - Soul Notes @marksandspencerstyle - Apothecary Reassure

In this week’s On the Scent Podcast we’re back with your #perfumeprescription postbag – finding perfect matches for every mood & memory. You write in with such gorgeous questions & we love nothing more than playing fragrant matchmakers! Sharon asked for a bright, zesty replacement for her mum’s beloved Bahoma Pomelo Grapefruit. We suggested  these citrus stunners: @boadicea_the_victorious Energizer – glowing grapefruit, vetiver & soft musks. @sana_jardin Air of Aquarius – lemon & rosemary serenity. @jamesheeley Pomelo Crush – crisp grapefruit & white florals. @hermeticaofficial Pomeloflow – radiant pomelo, rhubarb & jasmine. @ruthmastenbroek Signature – sparkling mandarin & soft woods. Susan asked about wellbeing fragrances following our discussion of the @ifra Fragrance Forum. Curious about how scent truly lifts our mood? Brands like @edenisteofficial, @esteelauder, @yslbeauty, @native, @pacorabanne & many more are exploring neuro-perfume science – using aroma to boost happiness, calm & focus. Finally, Robyn’s craving a sexy, cool yet cosy leather perfume. Try: @chanelofficial Cuir de Russie – smoky jasmine & birch. @tomford Tuscan Leather – supple leather & amberwood. @marcantoinebarrois B683 – saffron & soft woods. @millerharris Soufflot – hazelnut-tobacco leather cocoon. @beaufortlondon Coeur de Noir – inky leather, rum & pipe smoke. @headspaceperfums Styrax – amber, labdanum & animalic skin warmth. Listen to the full questions then let us know which scents would YOU pick for their prescriptions?   #OnTheScentPodcast

In this week's episode we're joined by the amazing @makingscentsmakesense Thomas Dunckley. Following Thomas and Suzy's hugely popular reel about the reformulation of Vivienne Westwood's Boudoir, we're chatting not only about that but about reformulations in general. It's a fascinating chat where the three of us delve into scent memory and how it can shift over time plus some of the reformulations that we've experienced over the years and what we think of them.