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by Thomas Dunckley
Making Scents Make Sense is a podcast all about demystifying the complex world of fragrance hosted by multi-award-winning Fragrance Expert Thomas Dunckley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 1 weeks ago58 min
The Role of the Evaluator with MANE Fragrance Development Managers Ashna Roy and Julie Fwok
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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago54 min
Looking to the Past for the Future with Ninth Generation Perfumer Louise Farina
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/enFollow 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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago55 min
New Earth with Olfactive O Brand Founder Olivia da Costa
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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 4 weeks ago1h 5m
Standing the Test of Time with Ormonde Jayne Brand Founder Linda Pilkington
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.comFollow 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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 13, 202648 min
Foug-érring on the Side of Caution with Perfumer and NOSU Brand Founder Jacob Grainger
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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 6, 20261h 4m
Daddy!! with Fragrance Writer, Podcaster, and Host Haydn Williams
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-mirrorFollow 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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 29, 202647 min
Fertile Ground with Perfumer & Brand Founder Nancy Meiland
Nancy Meiland is a perfumer and the founder of an eponymous fragrance brand. She started her career as an actress but found her way into perfumery through her work with perfumers such as Anastasia Brozler and Lyn Harris. She has crafted a unique and beautiful brand that feels rooted in the natural world, telling emotional olfactory stories through her work with some of the industry's top perfumers. In this episode we talk about Nancy's beginnings in the industry and her approach to perfume making, with a focus on her most recent launch, the out of this world (by name and smell) Iris Nebula.You can find out more about Nancy Meiland on her website: https://nancymeiland.com/Follow Nancy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancymeilandparfums/Nancy's emotional connection scent is L'Eau d'Hiver by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle.---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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 22, 20261h 6m
Simplicity is Absolute Sophistication with Essential Parfums Founder Géraldine Archambault
Géraldine Archambault is the founder of the innovative and disruptive niche brand Essential Parfums. For Essential Parfums, simplicity is key and they achieve something many brands do not (or at least, seem unwilling to do): they work with the greatest perfumers to make beautiful fragrances at an affordable price, all packaged up sustainably. It's a fantastic proposition and in this episode I talk to Géraldine about how she achieved this as well as sniffing through some of the brand's hero fragrances.You can find out more about Essential Parfums on the brand's website: https://www.essentialparfums.com/Follow Essential Parfums on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essential.parfums/Géraldine's emotional connection scent is the scent of her father's beard soap.---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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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