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by Nicola Bonn & Suzy Nightingale
On The Scent is the podcast destination for anyone fascinated by fragrance (or keen to learn more) – a place where perfume snobbery is stripped away, and fragrance is accessible to all. What began as a monthly sniff-in on the Outspoken Beauty Podcast soon became so popular in its own right (and with so many listeners sending in questions and asking for more) that On the Scent just had to go weekly - this time on its own perfumed platform! Encompassing everything from icons and all-time classics to what’s new on the high street to the more ‘niche’ indie brands; Beauty broadcaster and columnist Nicola Bonn and award-winning fragrance journalist and expert Suzy Nightingale give personalised perfume prescriptions, describe fragrances in such an intoxicating way you can almost smell them and help navigate the thousands of scents out there to find the truly incredible ones. Also expect interviews with well-known figures, delving into their favourite scents of all time and opportunities to get to know some of the most exciting perfumers in the world. Whether you’ve a collection of 500+ or are just starting on your scent journey, olfactory obsessives Nicola & Suzy are on a mission to find you fragrances that don’t simply smell good, but will re-connect you to long forgotten memories, engage your emotions and very likely blow your mind.
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- Yesterday1h 4m
Season 8 Episode 21 -Storytelling Through Scents & a Giveaway!
A perfume can set a scene before a single word is spoken. It can suggest a damp cellar, a candlelit room, the warmth of someone standing nearby, or the chilling sense that someone isn’t alone. Having previously won two Fragrance Foundation Jasmine Awards for these Scented Stories, this year’s spooky tale was perhaps the most thrilling yet!In this episode, Suzy and Nicola take listeners behind the scenes of their Halloween Scented Story for 2026, revealing why they chose the fragrances they did, and how those scents helped drive the narrative. Neither knew what the other would write next, so each instalment meant following a trail of scented clues, and occasionally leading the other somewhere decidedly sinister…But stay listening, as we’ve news of an exciting new fragrance house who would’t exist if the founder hadn’t been a fellow listener of On The Scent Podcast, and thrillingly there are FREE samples of both scents for the first twenty listeners who say the secret password when visiting the forthcoming Pop Up Perfumery.First: for Suzy and Nicola, as storytellers, scent is an incredible device for imagination. Adding sensory descriptions doesn’t simply decorate a story: it draws us further inside it.Characters become more understandable, the spaces they inhabit become easier to picture, and details emerge about the time of day and even the temperature of the air. A room becomes much more vivid through the imagined smell of its damp stone walls, its fading flowers or the books slowly decaying on its shelves.And this isn’t only a way of telling stories. It’s a brilliant way for fragrance lovers to explore their own collections and appreciate familiar perfumes anew.Allowing the imagination to run wild while smelling, rather than searching only for individual notes, can conjure a landscape, a person or a moment that hasn’t happened yet.Giving the imagination permission to follow wherever a fragrance leads can reveal so much more, creating a truly fascinating, emotionally resonant connection with a scent. So, settle down with a warming cup of something comforting and listen as Suzy and Nicola revisit the perfumes that brought their story to life - and a few characters who refused to stay silent…Halloween Scented Story 2026:Dare you join us for this year's Halloween Special?Will you experience a scented story of horror so treacherous that it will chill your bones and linger in your memory for years to come?If so, continue at your peril...1: NicolaHer childhood was full of abandon. She lived in nature. She played with the animals. Green ran through her veins.Juicy, vibrant, head-soaring green.She was free.@olfactive_o New EarthUntil she wasn’t...It all started when she heard the lizard whispering to her. Telling her that her father was there. Telling her that he wanted troubleHer fatherSo famousSo reveredSo violentSo evilHe had not died peacefully@SERGELUTENS De ProfundisShe was being taken back thereBack to himBack to where it all startedShe could feel itAnd there was nothing she could do to stop it this time.2: SuzyThe tick of the clock, dusty wood, a sputtering candle ominous shadows@borntostandout.official Saint PetalThe scent of dark leaves, bruised petals fallingCreeping down the staircase that night was embedded in her memories forever...To reach her father's secret lair, one must access the damp, vaulted cellars, so cold each exhaled breath lived on as a spectre.Wet stone, damp moss, clusters of mushrooms clinging to the wall. whole worlds,entire ecosystems exist alongside us,if only you dare notice@nasomatto Micodelirio3: NicolaHis office lay hidden in the basement. It had once been a grand ballroom but now provided a backdrop where his darkest obsessions could play out.@rpparfums FracasPowdery Tuberose. The smell surrounded her. Hugged her. It was her mother. Her spirit was there. Comforting her.Telling her to turn back. Begging her not to let him take her once more.She tried to hard to run but she kept being dragged back. Round and round she went.The peeling walls. The self aggrandising red carpet. The only way she could go was forward. To him.@zoologistperfumes Moth4: SuzySome grandeur still remained: lavish ceilings, arcane symbols inscribed in gold, evil eyes to protect… from what he attempted to conjur
- 1 weeks ago56 min
Season 8, Episode 20 - Mind-Blowing Food and Irresistible Fragrances
This week, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit with scented storytelling, catching up on fragrance news and sniffing our way through everything from fizzy cola and whisky warmth to sultry florals and swelling seas. There’s news of a fragrant shopping destination returning to London, too, plus plenty to tempt you into adding another scent to your wish list.Our two-times award-winning Halloween Scented Stories bring together spooky storytelling and fragrance, pairing a tale with scents to conjure its atmosphere. Watch @onthescentpodcast on our Instagram stories or catch up in Highlights (the circle beneath our bio).On The Scent Magazine available to purchase in print or read online / weekly news blogs (and you can listen to On The Scent podcast and get links to all the fragrances mentioned at onthescentmedia.com)We know a lot of our listeners will be excited to visit @thepopupperfumery again this year! Details:10 - 14 NovemberA collaborative project between independent fragrance brands and retailers. A space for scent lovers to shop and meet perfumers and founders.Opening hours:Tue- Fri: 12pm - 6.30pmSat: 12pm - 7pmLocation:41 Store StreetLondon WCIE 7DBFragrances Nicola mentioned:Valentino Vendetta Donna‘The olfactive pact between the solar carnality of tuberose, the addictive brightness of a red orange nectar accord and the unctuosity of enveloping woods creates a bold and sensual presence, designed for a confident and magnetic woman. Narcotic tuberose from Colombia opens with warm, solar carnality, whilst an exclusive red orange nectar accord brings addictive, liqueur-like sweetness. Sandalwood anchors the base with creamy, magnetic sensuality.’Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Cola Fizz‘A fragrance designed for those who crave the effervescent pop of an ice-cold cola and its sliced lemon during a hot summer day. A sensorial whisper that says: treat yourself.Double the delight: layer with Bonbon Berry Jelly or Bonbon Caramel Crunch to reinvent your gourmand signature. Crave it. Collect it. Spray it.’Maison de L’Assie Rivière Siam‘Life and the quiet beauty all around us. Riviére Siam opens contemplative yet bright with delicate citrus and balmy florals, capturing the golden warmth of the sunset viewed from the riverbanks.Top Notes: orange blossom, bergamot, lavenderHeart Notes: suede, osmanthus, sandalwoodBase Notes: musk, amberwood, vanilla.’Chefs mentioned:Jozef Youssef of Kitchen Theory:https://www.instagram.com/jozef_youssef?exln=MXJwYjAxN3VrOW82YQ==Pratap Chahal of That Hungry Chef:https://www.instagram.com/thathungrychef?cplk=c2VqYXZzb29oYjhoFragrances Suzy mentioned:Jo Malone London Vanilla Scotch:‘Scotch accord: A warm accord evocative of aged oak barrels and golden amber.Heart Note: vanillaIt adds an enveloping and sensual warmth.Base Note: amberA note that wraps the fragrance with woody warmth, imbuing the fragrance with sensuality.’Chloe Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus de Nuit‘Elevate your fragrance collection with Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus de Nuit Eau de Parfum, which captures the sensual allure of Parisian nights through a rich floral composition. This scent reveals the queen of the night flower, blending honeyed and spiced notes with dark vanilla and resinous benzoin for a captivating experience.Immerse your senses in the intoxicating aroma of jasmine, gardenia, vanilla, and magnolia, creating a fruity and musky floral bouquet that is both exotic and creamy. The deep cobalt blue bottle, shaped with undulated glass, reflects the elegance and mystery of the fragrance within.’Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Swell‘Celebrating 10 years of Goldfield & Banks, Pacific Rock Swell Extrait de Parfum marks a new chapter in the Pacific Collection, building on the legacy of Pacific Rock Moss with a richer, more textured and intense expression of the ocean.Fresh oceanic bursts and crisp citrus meet sun-warmed woods and cool mineral clarity, while seaweed introduces a darker, more textural depth. Marine and captivating, it captures the moment before the break, when the tide gathers power and the ocean begins to rise.’Roja El
- 2 weeks ago52 min
Season 8, Episode 19: Dr Kate Lister – Favourite Fragrances and Scented Scandals
We couldn’t do better than quote our brilliant guest Dr Kate Lister’s own bulgingbio: ‘a history sleuth with a passion for uncovering the wild tales of the past. Youmight know me from my bestselling books, “A Curious History of Sex” and“Harlots, Whores, and Hackabouts: A History of Sex for Sale,” where I spill thetea on our ancestors’ sex lives.’ When she’s not ‘deep-diving into historicalhanky-panky’, Kate hosts the award-winning History Hit podcast, Betwixt theSheets, where she and her guests (including an episode with Suzy on historicalfragrances) ‘time-travel through the sauciest and most scandalous stories inhistory.’But there’s something else that Kate’s become passionate about – other than hereternal quest for the best red lipstick in the world – which makes us love hereven more... In this episode we delve deeper into Kate’s burgeoning olfactoryobsession, which she fully admits was Suzy’s fault, as Kate purchased theperfumes Suzy spoke about when she was a Betwixt guest – and as we all know,it’s a slippery scented slope from there.You can listen to that episode here: https://shows.acast.com/betwixt-the-sheets/episodes/cleopatra-to-jane-austen-perfumes-of-powerful-womenFrom Kate’s early experiments with perfumes she and her peers dabbed anddabbled with in their youth, through to expressing her personality, and findingfragrances she’s now fallen madly in love with; of course, our conversations tookan historical turn. Among our discussions: what people in the past actuallysmelled like (did they stink, as many people assume?), the cultural controls overwhat women were supposed to smell of, why we have a deep longing to smelllike forest witches, and a disturbing revelation of how and why Lysol was firstmarketed to women.We think you’ll agree that Kate was an utterly fascinating guest, and we’redetermined to get her back for a Part Two! (Once she’s tried even more of thefragrance recommendations Suzy is going to send her. Sorry in advance, Kate...Dr Kate Lister’s Fragrance List:Body shop DewberryCalvin Klein CK BeGap Grass (the original)Gap Heaven (the original)Rook ForestHistoire de parfum Encens RoiHistoire de Parfum 1968Wales Perfumery Celtic Perfume Discovery SetLe Labo Santal 33Stora Skuggan SylphiumSuzy suggested: Andrea Maack Coven (and has a whole list of other suggestionsto send Kate)Kate’s favourite novel: Perfume: Story of a Murderer by Patrick SüskindSuzy also suggested Kate read Smells: A Culturial History of Odours in EarlyModern Times by Robert MuchembledAnd Suzy also insisted that Kate (and anyone equally fascinated by the scienceand history of our sense of smell) attend next year’s IFRA Fragrance Forum,which you can find out more about in a forthcoming blog feature athttps://www.onthescentmedia.com/You can watch videos of previous IFRA lectures on their website:https://www.ifrauk.org/fragrance-forum-2025
- 3 weeks ago1h 0m
Season 8 Episode 18: Perfume Shopping in Paris!
Can you imagine a whole day dedicated to wandering the streets of Paris and smelling their scented wares? Utter olfactory heaven, right?! Well, recently Suzy had a morning and afternoon to do just this, and in this week’s episode, she and Nicola retrace her steps and recall the gorgeous and inspiring Parisian boutiques she managed to visit, reviewing each of the fragrances sniffed and recounting the memories they evoke.Nicola also adds some personal recommendations of places to stop and watch the world go by and have a spot of lunch - should you be so inclined to follow the perfumed path Suzy took, and which Nicola so fondly remembers during her time of living in Paris.From exclusive Parisian perfumes not sold anywhere else, to newly launched scents, and the unique architecture and aesthetics that make these houses so worth your time - why not settle down with a (good) coffee and fresh croissant, and indulge in this Parisian fragrant fantasy of an afternoon with On The Scent podcast…Boutiques Suzy visited during a morning and afternoon in Paris…Maison Crivelli314 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris, FranceDesigned by founder Thibaud Crivelli alongside Myriam Akl, the space functions as an "agora of perfume" combining personal objects collected ted from his travels, a stunning woven ceiling in the consultation room upstairs, signature terracotta tones, burnt wood curved benches, sculptural totems, and a series of interactive exploration boxes for visitors.Ex Nihilo326 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 ParisDesigned like a contemporary art gallery combining architecture, lighting, and modern design. The Osmologue is an exclusive in-store technology system that lets visitors personalise and tailor signature fragrances to their individual preferences.Paris exclusives:Timeless Lovers‘An exclusive fragrance created for the Galeries Lafayette, as an ode to Paris, it embodies the city's universal elegance and its romantic spirit.Paris, the cradle of passion, proudly displays a flaming red color, reminding the typical red lipstick Parisian women wear. The fragrance opens with a spicy Pink Pepper top, then in the heart Cedarwood gently compliments a sensual yet sophisticated floral heart of Rose.Eventually, Leather & Amber notes with Agarwood bring depth and power to this Parisian love story.’Paname Palace by Ex Nihilo is a fresh, fruity unisex fragrance released in 2022. The composition opens with a bright and slightly spicy accord of bergamot, cinnamon, and pink pepper, leading into a heart where creamy fig is paired with rose and ylang-ylang. The base blends cedarwood, tonka bean, and vetiver, giving the scent a woody, softly sweet, and earthy drydown. This fragrance is available exclusively in the brand's Paris store.BDKVelvet Tonka Extrait‘Almondy and vanilla-infused, Velvet Tonka is an oriental gourmand creation dusted with icing sugar, built around tonka bean, almond and orange blossom.Velvet Tonka celebrates the tonka bean, between powdery softness and woody facets, like an oriental indulgence dusted with powdered sugar. Paired with almond and orange blossom, which lend it a luminous facet, it unfolds in a vanilla and honeyed accord, wrapped in amyris wood and tobacco. An addictive, velvety and translucent trail.’"The scent of tonka bean has always been reminiscent of Proust's madeleines for me. Brazilian tonka bean enriches the perfumer's palette and creations with its warm and sensual almond notes. I am particularly fond of its balmy character and its milky hay aspect, which makes it incredibly addictive." Perfumer Alexandra CarlinSolferino310 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 ParisLumiére d’Automne‘Inspired by autumn in Paris, where golden light dances across Haussmann façades and trees are dressed in amber hues. This gourmand fragrance unfolds around a roasted chestnut accord,creamy and addictive, blending into a comforting trail of vanilla and sandalwood.’‘The fragrance opens with notes of angelica, carrot seeds and ambrette, bringing a musky, aromatic breath. At its heart, roasted chestn
- 4 weeks ago46 min
Season 8, Episode 17: Golden Light, Velvet Flowers & a Warrior-Goddess’ Garden
Fancy a scented tour through unexpected florals (via toasted seeds and cool green leaves), autumnal sunsets in California, walled gardens where a warrior goddess might stroll, impeccably tailored heritage, and a gloriously gilded pop fantasy? Step right this way, because this week Suzy & Nicola are discussing perfumes for taking a calm breath, for making an entrance, for leaning into your own glow, and the pleasure of simply choosing the perfect scent to suit the moment.They’re also asking whether fragrance can influence mood, considering solid perfume in a new jelly-like form, and finding plenty to discuss in a line-up that moves from poised and polished to maximalist, sensual and gloriously escapist…Let’s dive in!Dries Van Noten Velvet VioletViolet is so often treated as a sugary, powdery floral that it is genuinely refreshing to find it approached from a greener, more fashion-conscious angle. Here, the leaf is the real focus, giving a cool, woody freshness that feels crisp and modern rather than cosmetic. Pink pepper adds a fizzy brightness, then the texture shifts. Toasted sesame is nutty and savoury, barley brings a softly cereal-like warmth, and vetiver with tonka bean leaves a smooth, earthy-gourmand glow on skin.The effect is tactile and surprisingly chic, with a lovely tension between freshly crushed green leaves and the almost skin-like warmth of toasted seeds. This is violet for those who usually avoid violet, and a quietly unusual choice for anyone who likes their florals with a little friction.Notes: Violet leaf, pink pepper, sesame, barley, vetiver, tonka bean.L’Objet AlentoNamed for a word that can mean breath, spirit, encouragement and vital energy, this is a perfume conceived as an olfactory pause. The opening is bright with juicy orange, though aldehydes give it a sparkling, airy lift that stops it from becoming too obviously fruity. Orange blossom flows through the heart with a fresh, creamy radiance, before lactones, vanilla, ambergris and white musks soften into a cocooning, close-to-skin finish.It feels less like a perfume that announces itself and more like a gentle return to oneself. There is a luminous cleanliness to it, but enough milkiness, warmth and musk to make it feel sensual rather than merely fresh. A lovely choice for anyone craving comfort that still has a little glow about it.Notes: Top: Orange, aldehydes Heart: Orange blossom, fresh floral notes, lactones Base: Vanilla, ambergris, white musksL’Objet OjaiThis begins with the imagined warmth of a California afternoon, when the air is bright with citrus and green things, and the earth has started to hold onto the day’s heat. Bergamot, a green note and cardamom have a breezy, aromatic freshness, before the mango comes through with a rich, softly tropical glow. Bulgarian rose and saffron lend colour and texture, making the fruit feel more nuanced than merely juicy.As it settles, patchouli, frankincense and vanilla bring a dusky, ambery depth that is far more soulful than a straightforward fruity floral. It smells like sun on skin, fruit warmed on the branch, and a trace of incense carried through an open window. This is for days when a perfume needs to offer an instant sense of escape, while still feeling grounded and wearable.Notes: Top: Bergamot, green note, cardamom Heart: Mango, Bulgarian rose, saffron Base: Patchouli, frankincense, vanillaBoadicea the Victorious AndrasteThis is a full, dramatic walled garden scent, where hot brick, flowering vines, crushed greenery and aromatic herbs all seem to release their perfume at once. It has the kind of lavish, maximalist construction that Boadicea the Victorious does so well, combining cool eucalyptus and smoky Lapsang Souchong tea with saffron, thyme and a cascade of flowers. Honeysuckle, wisteria, jasmine and rose create an all-consuming floral richness, while powdered orris, ambrette, leather, fumed woods and vetiver darken the edges.There is a sense of strength to it, but it does not feel remotely austere. This is floral drama with a leather-lined, resinous, slightly feral undercurrent. It has the atmosphere of a garden after a storm, when everything smells wetter, greener, hotter and more alive. Wear it when you want perfume to feel like a form of armour, a flourish of theatricality, and a reminder to take up rather more space.Notes: Eucalyptus, Lapsang Souchong tea, saffron, thyme, honeysuckle, wisteria, jasmine, Lady Emma Hamilton rose, citrus notes, orris, ambrette, leather, fumed woods, vetiver.Huntsman x Truefitt & Hill CologneThe idea here is understated luxury, and it does that most convincingly by avoiding the kind of brash, traditional barbershop clic
- Oct 1, 202641 min
Series 8, Episode 16: Sumptuous, Textural, Stroke-able Scents
What does a fragrance feel like? This week, Suzy Nightingale and Nicola Bonn arefollowing their noses into the wonderfully tactile world of perfumery, where a scentcan suggest velvet brushing the skin, the smooth swish of nylon, or the crumblywarmth of freshly sliced cake. There’s oudh as soft as autumnal sun-warmed suede,a mineral hush reminiscent of earth after rain, and an aromatic breeze that arriveswind-whipped and bracing before settling into comfort.These perfumes invite you to think beyond notes alone. Some wrap around you;others seem to lift you into cool, open air or draw you into the glow of a city afterdark. Join Suzy and Nicola for an episode devoted to sumptuous scents you canalmost reach out and touch...The fragrances discussed in this episode are:Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood ExtraitVelvet warmed by desert sun is the irresistible idea here. Peach skin, delicate suedeand deep oud wood unfold in a slow, enveloping caress – soft, sensuous and richlytextured, with a sillage that seems to ripple across dunes beneath a starry sky.D.S. & Durga Ain’t That Sweet?The blissful comfort of a freshly sliced cake, with no apology for its sweetness.Cinnamon lends a spicy dusting, fresh floral lily keeps things lifted, and creamyvanilla melts into the skin, leaving a decadent trail that lingers like the last deliciouscrumb.Pigmentarium AereoAiry yet grounding, Aereo feels like finding a quiet moment after rain. Soft, mineralcashmeran suggests warm soil, pink pepper brings a flicker of clarity, and soothingmyrrh anchors it all in a clean, contemplative stillness.Aesop Unforeseen AerWind-whipped and refreshing at first, this aromatic fougère brings rugged, mineralheights to mind. Geranium, lavandin and rosemary create its cool rush of air, whilenutmeg lends a textured warmth as the scent settles into comfort.Prada Olfactories Nylon NoirPrada’s iconic nylon becomes something you can almost feel against your skin.Luminous jasmine gives way to a clean, enveloping nylon accord, before muskemerges in the dry-down, leaving a sleek, softly polished trail.Prada Olfactories Troubled MidnightA city after dark, where hot pavement meets cold air and light flares againstshadow. Smoky incense and patchouli bring depth to this warm amber-musk, whilea date accord adds a softly fruity glow – satin darkness in perfume form.
- Sep 25, 202645 min
Season 8, Episode 15: Pitti Roundup Part Two – The Fragrances That Stopped Suzy in Her Tracks
Suzy & Nicola are back for part two of their Pitti Fragranze roundup, continuing their deep-dive into the perfume launches, houses and ideas that made this year’s Florence fair feel so full of possibility.Having attended Pitti Fragranze for thirteen years, Suzy felt this was one of the most exciting editions yet. Alongside the return of classical perfume structures reinterpreted for contemporary tastes, she noticed a growing confidence in brands drawing upon personal heritage, local materials, food culture, landscape, ritual and memory. In this episode, the pair explore some of the fragrances that most vividly expressed those stories.From a Chinese-French house capturing the transient scent of sun-dried osmanthus, to Korean brands evoking fire-charred ingredients, graceful calligraphy and fine-dining balances of flavour, this episode travels widely through fragrance’s newest creative terrain. There is also a decadent, night-time gourmand journey through Bandra in Mumbai; a woody incense scent from Reserve en Afrique; and two beautifully emotional creations from Italian poet-perfumer Meo Fusciuni.Listen for a perfume that smells of roasted chestnuts, fermented tea and Korean seaweed crisp; a vivid, herbal peach; a “new century” Parma violet growing in a cold spring garden; and a cocoa-rich love story that charts the bitterness and sweetness of heartbreak…https://fragranze.pittimmagine.com/en/events-calendarReserve en Afrique – WoodooReserve en Afrique’s Woodoo is a woody, resinous composition built around the warm, meditative pull of incense, balsams and dry woods.It opens with ginger and olibanum, giving the fragrance both brightness and a slightly peppery, ceremonial character. Labdanum, iris and white flowers arrive at the heart, adding a soft, ambery texture: floral, but shadowed by resin and a certain velvety darkness. The base of musk, benzoin, cedar, tonka bean and cypriol brings a long-lasting warmth, with dry woods, sweet balsams and a gently smoky earthiness.The name suggests ritual, mystery and a connection to wood, smoke and spirituality, and the composition seems to play with all those ideas. This is not necessarily a loud fragrance, but one that gradually develops its presence on skin: incense-lit, softly floral, smooth with tonka, and grounded by a woody, mineral base.Reserve en Afrique draws inspiration from African landscapes, stories and olfactory traditions, translating them into contemporary fine fragrance. Woodoo feels like a particularly atmospheric example of that approach: a scent that uses familiar perfume materials, but lets them tell a more transportive story.Cent.PM – eau de penséeEau de pensée, the debut fragrance from Chinese-French house Cent.PM, begins with an intensely personal memory: founder Haoyuan recalling the childhood ritual of sun-drying osmanthus blossoms in a field.Rather than trying to make a literal flower portrait, Cent.PM treats the memory as something unstable and shifting. The perfume is intended to capture that instant when an old recollection suddenly brightens into focus, only to blur again as past and present overlap. The opening is vibrant and light-filled, with notes including neroli, pink pepper and mandarin lending a sparkling, green-citrus lift. From there, the fragrance becomes more veiled and contemplative, eventually settling into a warm, close-to-the-skin afterglow.Osmanthus can be a fascinating material in perfume: floral, but also capable of suggesting apricot, tea, suede and a certain honeyed, almost leathery softness. Here, its role appears to be as much emotional as olfactory, carrying the atmosphere of childhood, sunshine, landscape and passing time.Cent.PM approaches fragrance as a meeting point between cultures, materials and memory. Its name and first release suggest an interest in the fleeting, in-between time of late afternoon: a moment for reflection, imagination and sensory recollection.Sisology – Être toiKorean house Sisology’s Être toi is a tender, uplifting fragrance built around the idea that being fully oneself is its own kind of beauty.The scent opens with freesia and peach, combining clean floral freshness with soft, gently juicy fruit. Rose sits at the heart, bringing a familiar, romantic bloom, but the fragrance’s real appeal lies in the ease of its overall structure. Patchouli, woods and amber provide a warm, lightly earthy base that gives the composition depth without overwhelming its airiness.Sisology describes Être toi as a perfume for the easy laugh, the hopeful heart and the comfort of sincerity.
- Sep 17, 202651 min
Season 8, Episode 14: Pitti Fragranze Roundup - New launches, brands & reasons to be excited…
If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in a fragrance trade fair, get ready for all the news as Suzy reviews this year’s Pitti Fragranze in Florence. There are some some thrilling new launches and brands to get excited by, and she reveals some of the trends we can expect to see filtering their way through to the wider fragrance world over the coming months.In fact, firstly a storm stopped play as we arrived in Florence, with Suzy’s plane stranded on the runway for three hours as lightning struck. Luckily the rest of the trip was exciting for all the right reasons!Suzy has been attending the Pitti Fragranze trade fair for thirteen years, and genuinely felt this was one of the best ever years. The overall vibe seemed to be a return to beauty - classical perfumery elements woven in new and intriguing ways, and with greater cultural diversity from brands showcasing their heritage and aromas they grew up with. We’ll be focussing more in this aspect - as well as talking about the trends Suzy saw emerging this year - in next week’s episode. But until then, enjoy this whistle-stop rundown of some of Suzy’s highlights of the show this year…Suzy’s top picks of the show (well SOME of them - there were a lot! We’ll have to cover some more in future episodes and on our Patreon page).Beaufort London Sunken TobaccoImagine an ancient, lead-lined wooden box of tobacco—lost in a shipwreck and submerged beneath the sea. Centuries later, the wreck re-emerges and its precious cargo is rediscovered. Barnacled and salt-encrusted, the lid is levered off - within, tobacco lies preserved in shadow and silt.Exposed at last to the sun, the furled leaves begin to bloom: warm, dark, faintly honeyed. Salt crystals glitter on wave-lapped rocks as the tobacco is laid out upon sun-bleached driftwood, its leathery richness threaded with mineral air, smoke, tar and sea-spray.A buried treasure, reclaimed from the deep - not pristine, but made stranger and more compelling by its long immersion. Sunken Tobacco is the scent of faded maps and flooded holds - of a sailor’s hoard brought blinking into daylight, still carrying the ocean in its grain.Four new Olfiction Lab Editions (coming soon! Expected launch on their website by end of November)BALSAMNeo-vintage amberAldehydes, Apple, BergamotJasmine, Ylang Ylang, MuguetPeru Balsam, Labdanum, Vanilla absolute, Fir Balsam, Benzoin, White Musks, OakmossSUAVENeo-vintage fougereNutmeg, Shaving soap, Cedar Leaf, Coffee CO2Lavender absolute, Lavender oil, Coffee absolute,Geranium, SageMusk Accord, Suede, Animal notes, Incense resin, Rectified Cedarwood, OakmossCASSISSIMOFruity floralBlackcurrant Bud CO2, Blackcurrant Bud absolute, Blackberry, Red MandarinChampagne accord, Tuberose absolute, Rose absolute Bulgaria, Geranium RosatMusk, Cognac oil, Vanilla syrup, Benzoin, Patchouli, Sandalwood AustraliaLASKIAISPULLAGourmandNordic Shrove BunsWhipped Cream, Marzipan, Raspberry Jam, RaspberryLeaf, OrrisVanilla sugar, Vanilla absolute, Tonka absolute, Tonka infusion, Benzoin, OpoponaxOLYMRAFounder: Born and raised in Greece, Dr. Frida Michailidou is an award-winning scientist whose work is deeply rooted in Greek botanical heritage, nature, and innovation. Previously a Lecturer and Collegium Fellow at ETH Zurich, she led the first scientific expedition to decode the rare scents of Mount Olympus using pioneering non-destructive technology. Recognised as an MIT Innovator Under 35 Europe and TEDx speaker, she is redefining perfumery through the convergence of science, sustainability, and the timeless spirit of Greece.‘Born from the rare botanicals of Mount Olympus, OLYMRA transforms myth, memory, and wild nature into modern extrait de parfum.Grounded in earth, inspired by the divine.’Persephone‘Deep. Intimate. Transformative.OLYMRA PERSEPHONE is a fragrance of dual worlds: one of light, one of shadow. Inspired by the mythic queen who walks between both, it captures a moment of transformation: the instant spring yields to desire, and dusk begins to bloom.The fragrance opens with bergamot, pink pepper, and cardamom; bright, spiced notes that shimmer like sunlight across stone. At its heart, a lush pairing of Damask rose, Centifolia rose, and the OLYMRA plant accord, a precise reconstruction of rare mountain flora, unfurls with velvet intensity. Beneath, a deep base of cacao, tonka bean, beeswax, grey amber, and hyrax evokes warmth, earth, and skin; the lingering traces of a myth reborn.OLYMRA
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About On The Scent
On The Scent is the podcast destination for anyone fascinated by fragrance (or keen to learn more) – a place where perfume snobbery is stripped away, and fragrance is accessible to all. What began as a monthly sniff-in on the Outspoken Beauty Podcast soon became so popular in its own right (and with so many listeners sending in questions and asking for more) that On the Scent just had to go weekly - this time on its own perfumed platform! Encompassing everything from icons and all-time classics to what’s new on the high street to the more ‘niche’ indie brands; Beauty broadcaster and columnist Nicola Bonn and award-winning fragrance journalist and expert Suzy Nightingale give personalised perfume prescriptions, describe fragrances in such an intoxicating way you can almost smell them and help navigate the thousands of scents out there to find the truly incredible ones. Also expect interviews with well-known figures, delving into their favourite scents of all time and opportunities to get to know some of the most exciting perfumers in the world. Whether you’ve a collection of 500+ or are just starting on your scent journey, olfactory obsessives Nicola & Suzy are on a mission to find you fragrances that don’t simply smell good, but will re-connect you to long forgotten memories, engage your emotions and very likely blow your mind.
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