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Alice du Parcq is back! Everyone's favourite fragrance content creator returns, this time as a published author, to talk all about her brand new book 'The Philosophy of Perfume'. Alice tells me what the book is about, how she got the opportunity to write it for The British Library, and how Oscar-nominee Richard E Grant ended up providing a quote for the cover. You can find out more about The Philosophy of Perfume on the The British Library's website: https://shop.bl.uk/products/the-philosophy-of-perfume?_pos=1&_psq=philosophy+of+perfume&_psid=efaa07ed5&_ss=e Follow Alice on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliceduparcq/ --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

D'Orsay Paris is a historic fragrance house. Originally founded in 1830 by Alfred D'Orsay, it was recently revived when jewellery designer Amelie Huynh bought the house in 2015. Amélie has transformed the house into a contemporary fragrance brand that stays true to the romantic spirit of the house, whilst offering fragrances that feel entirely modern. In this episode we talk about Amélie's relationship to fragrance, how she works with perfumers to create the D'Orsay fragrances and why their personalities play such a huge part in the process. You can find out more about D'Orsay on the brand's website: https://www.dorsay.com/ Follow D'Orsay on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorsayparis/ Scents Sniffed: D'Orsay Dandy or Not G.A.; D'Orsay Sur tes Lèvres E.Q.; D'Orsay Vanilla Affair. Amélie's emotional connection scent is L'Eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maya Njie is a singular talent within the fragrance industry. She is a self-taught perfumer who creates fragrances inspired by photographs from her family archive (as well as photographs she has taken herself), celebrating her dual Swedish and Gambian heritage through her work. Her work is rich with emotion, with vivid olfactory colours, shapes, and feelings. In this episode we talk about Maya's journey to becoming a perfumer and how she interweaves visual and olfactory elements. We also sniff some highlights from her collection, including the Art & Olfaction Award winning Aethi Opum. You can find out more about Maya on her website: https://www.mayanjie.com/ Follow Maya on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.njie.perfumes/ Scents Sniffed: Maya Njie Les Fleurs; Maya Njie Aethi Opum. Maya's emotional connection scent is Voyeur Verde by Maya Njie. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in Grasse to a family who has been in the fragrance trade since the 17th century, Olivier Cresp was destined to be a perfumer. Throughout his illustrious career he has created some of the most famous fragrances on the market: the likes of D&G Light Blue, Kenzo Amour, YSL's Black Opium and most famously, he is the man behind Thierry Mugler's Angel. In this episode we talk about Olivier's first perfumery creation at 8 years old, the creation of Angel and how its secret may be simplicity. We also talk about AKRO, the addictive niche brand he founded with his daughter. It's a must listen. You can find out more about AKRO on their website: https://akrofragrances.com/ Follow AKRO on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akrofragrances/ Follow Olivier on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviercresp/ Scents Sniffed: AKRO Dark, AKRO Bake, and AKRO Heat. Olivier's emotional connection scents are Shalimar by Guerlain and Crush by AKRO. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered who is behind all of the fragrances at one of the UK's biggest fragrance brands? Well in the case of Jo Malone London, the answer is Celine Roux. Starting out in product development for makeup at brands like Dior and Estée Lauder, Celine has found a home at the eccentrically British brand Jo Malone London, heading up their fragrance development. In this episode we talk about her career, where her ideas come from, and how she partners with some of the best perfumers in the world to create rich, evocative scents that tell quintessentially British stories. You can find out more about Jo Malone London on the brand's website: https://www.jomalone.co.uk/ Follow Jo Malone London on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jomalonelondon/ Scent's Sniffed: Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt; Jo Malone London Sea Salt & Bergamot Celine's emotional connection scent is orange flower. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

L'Objet is an interior design brand that creates unique, beautiful objects. Created by interior designer Elad Yifrach, L'Objet isn't just a homeware brand, it's a fragrance brand too. Elad has worked with perfumers Yann Vasnier (Givaudan), Jean-Claude Ellena (independent) and Cecile Zarokian (independent) to create a distinct, rich, bold, sexy, and fun collection of fragrances quite unlike any other. In this episode we talk about Elad's approach to scenting spaces, fragrance development, and more. You can find out more about L'Objet on the brand's website: https://uk.l-objet.com/ Follow L'Objet on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lobjet/ Follow L'Objet Parfums on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lobjetparfums/ Scents Sniffed: L'Objet Blindfold; L'Objet Delphes. Elad's emotional connection scent is Côté Maquis by L'Objet. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few fragrance brands are as innovative and have a cult-like following as Ex Nihilo. They aim to create fragrances entirely from scratch (in line with their brand name) and have paired with some of the industry's greatest perfumers to execute this vision. In this episode I speak with brand co-founder, Benoît Verdier all about the ethos of Ex Nihilo, the brand's creative process, and their exciting new launch, Demon Dancer. You can find out more about Ex Nihilo on the brand's website: https://www.ex-nihilo-paris.com/ Follow Ex Nihilo on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exnihiloparis/ Follow Benoît on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benoitverdier_off/ Scents Sniffed: Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique; Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise Extrait; and Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer. Benoît's emotional connection scent is the smells of the South of France. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley Santiago is the youngest perfumer at the fragrance house Givaudan. She's also the co-founder of the rebellious perfume brand French Cowboy. In this episode, Ashley and I talk about how summers in Mexico helped shaped her relationship with scent, her love of both Paris Hilton and Serge Lutens, her journey into perfume and training at ISIPCA / Givaudan's Perfumery School, and how she collaborates with key people in culture to make fun, artistic fragrances at an affordable price point. You can find out more about French Cowboy on the brand's website: https://frenchcowboy.com/ Follow French Cowboy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchcowboyparis/ Follow Ashley on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyinparis/ Ashley's emotional connection scent is Encre Noir by Lalique. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are few perfumers in the fragrance industry more legendary than Alberto Morillas. He's the man behind olfactory hits such as Armani's Acqua di Gio, Calvin Klein's CK1, Estée Lauder's Pleasures, Mugler's Cologne, Kenzo's Flower, and many, many more. He also has his own brand, Mizensir, within which he explores the art of perfumery in beautiful ways. In this season finale, I speak with Alberto about his 50+ year career, his passion for the sun, his love of simplicity, and his creative process. We also speak about his brand new creation for Mizensir: the wonderfully luxurious Chiffre Royale. You can find out more about Mizensir on the brand's website: https://www.mizensir.com/en-gb Follow Mizensir on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mizensir/ Follow Alberto on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morillas.alberto/ Alberto's emotional connection scents are Perfect Oud by Mizensir and Acqua di Gio by Armani. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does an Evaluator do? The role of the Evaluator (or Fragrance Development Manager, as they are more often called) is a crucial part of the fragrance development process. They're the conduit between the brand and the perfumer, translating the brief between both parties to ensure that the client gets a fragrance that smells exactly the way they want it to. In this episode I speak to Ashna Roy (Senior Fragrance Development Manager) and Julie Fwok (Fragrance Development Manager) at the fragrance house MANE all about their roles, upcoming fragrance trends, and how culture impacts our experience of scent. It's a truly fascinating discussion. You can find out more about MANE on their website: https://www.mane.com/ Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mane_1871_/ Ashna's emotional connection scent is Jasmine Sambac & Marigold by Jo Malone London and Julie's emotional connection scent is NUXE Prodigeux Le Parfum. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farina 1709 is the oldest fragrance house in the world. Based in Cologne, Germany, Farina has been producing fragrance for over 300 years. In this week's episode, 9th generation family perfumer Louise Farina joins me to talk about how she is balancing heritage and innovation, respecting the past of the house, whilst building an exciting future. You can find out more about Farina on the brand's website:https://farina1709.com/en Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farina_cologne/ Louise's emotional connection scent is the scent of jasmine. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olfactive O is a unique niche fragrance brand that puts fragrance personalities at the centre of everything they do, even putting them on the labels found on the bottles. It's a collaboration between Creative Director Olivia da Costa (the "O") and a top secret perfumer (the "Olfactive"). In this episode, I speak with Olivia about the inspiration for the brand, how she met her perfumer and their creative process, as well as sniffing their brand new launch New Earth, which has been 10 years in the making. You can find out more about Olfactive O on the brand's website: https://www.olfactiveo.com/ Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olfactive_o/ Olivia's emotional connection scent is an as yet un-released Olfactive O creation. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Pilkington is one of the early pioneers of niche fragrance. Launching her brand Ormonde Jayne 25 years ago, Linda has created a beautifully luxurious range of perfumes with a number of cult classics. Ormonde Jayne perfumes are entirely free of gimmick and showcase unusual ingredients that few other brands use. In this episode I speak with Linda about her journey into perfumery, her creative process, and how Ormonde Jayne has stood the test of time in an ever-evolving market. You can find out more about Ormonde Jayne on the brand's website: https://ormondejayne.com Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ormondejayne/ Linda's emotional connection scent is Ormonde Woman by Ormonde Jayne. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob Grainger is a self-taught perfumer and co-founder of British indie brand NOSU. Alongside his wife, Lucy, Jacob has created a unique fragrance brand that blends the olfactory and visual arts. In this episode, Jacob and I talk about his background in flavours and how he has created a brand that has a distinct impact, both in terms of olfaction and visual aesthetic. We also talk about some of the intriguing art projects he has worked on. Find our more about NOSU on their website here: https://www.nosuparfum.com/ Follow NOSU on instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/nosuparfum/ Jacob's emotional connection scent is Bleu de Chanel. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Haydn Williams is a fragrance writer and host of the popular Man in the Mirror Podcast. He's a man of many talents, straddling the music and perfumer industries, and occasionally bringing the two together. Through his work on his podcast and through various panel discussions he has hosted, Haydn has found himself a bit of a niche: speaking to men about their grooming and fragrance habits, which means he is uniquely positioned to speak about how men are buying and experiencing fragrance in 2026. In this episode we talk all about Haydn's career and how men, specifically younger men, are experiencing scent. You can find the Man in the Mirror Podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/man-in-the-mirror Follow Haydn on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yousmellgreatwhatisit/ Haydn's emotional connection scent is Cedarwood Heart Impression by Ostens. --- This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/ You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/ I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.