Explore every episode of the podcast Fume Chat
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| S3 EP11: Best Perfumes of 2020 | 01 Jan 2021 | 00:47:47 | |
It's officially 2021 (good riddance, 2020!) and the very last episode of season three. As is tradition at the end of the year, Thomas and Nick sniff through some of their favourite perfume launches from the last year. Hijinks ensue. Scents sniffed (spoilers ahoy): Le Mâle Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier | |||
| S3 EP10: Perfumed Ponces (w/ Richard E Grant) | 21 Dec 2020 | 00:51:06 | |
This week we chat with Oscar-nominated actor and self-proclaimed "Perfumed Ponce", Richard E Grant. In the interview we talk about his scented upbringing and how he created a perfume brand. We also sniff three of the scents in his Jack collection! Find out more about Jack at www.jackperfume.co.uk. | |||
| S3 EP 9: Boujee Bougies (w/ Pia Long) | 27 Nov 2020 | 00:58:01 | |
We launched a candle brand. That's right, your eyes aren't deceiving you, we have actually launched a candle brand. In this episode we are joined by perfumer and Olfiction co-founder to discuss Boujee Bougies, the brand new, flamboyant and fancy candle brand from Olfiction. Did we mention that we launched a candle brand? Oh, we did? Anyway, we chat the origin of the brand and each of the fragrance concepts. Join us, if you're boujee enough... | |||
| S3 EP 8: Through Smoke | 13 Nov 2020 | 00:40:14 | |
This week a slightly delirious Thomas and Nick talk through some wonderfully smoky fragrances that are perfect for the autumn/winter seasons. Oh and they smell some materials that add a touch of smoke. It's basically an episode about smoke. Scents sniffed: 2Man by Comme des Garçons | |||
| S3 EP 7: Nº5 Deep Dive | 06 Nov 2020 | 00:45:54 | |
CHANEL has just released their new Nº5 campaign featuring Nick's doppelgänger, Academy Award winning actress, Marion Cotillard. To celebrate we're taking a deep dive into the history of the most famous perfume in the world (the icon, the legend CHANEL Nº5) - we discuss its creation and sniff the five versions currently available. Join Thomas and Marion, sorry, no, join Thomas and Nick in this iconic episode. Scents sniffed: Nº5 Parfum | |||
| S3 EP 6: Bon Anniversaire, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle! | 30 Oct 2020 | 00:54:20 | |
Iconic, game changing, history making, and totally awesome luxury perfume brand Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. We're big a fan of the brand here at Fume Chat so we thought we'd gatecrash the party and say "bon anniversaire" by chatting all things Frédéric Malle and of course, sniffing some of our favourites. Scents Sniffed: Le Parfum de Thérése | |||
| S3 EP 5: Vetiver is Like, Really Versatile | 16 Oct 2020 | 00:59:20 | |
This week we are exploring the material vetiver. This clumpy grass is one of the most beautiful smelling and versatile perfume materials, with a vast and varied odour profile. We sniff some key vetiver materials and some iconic scents. So, get ready to hear us say the word "vetiver" about a million times and brace yourself for a full vetiver education. Scents sniffed: Vetiver by Guerlain | |||
| S3 EP 4: Playful Perfumery | 09 Oct 2020 | 00:42:50 | |
This week we're talking about novel accords. These are the accords that say something new or interesting and subvert our expectations. They range from the weird to the beautiful, and all that's in-between. Scent's sniffed: Stephen Jones by Comme des Garçons x Stephen Jones | |||
| S3 EP 3: We Really Love Bergamot | 02 Oct 2020 | 00:28:08 | |
We really love bergamot, it's true. But what is it? How is it used in perfumery? And why is it so prolific in the perfumes we smell? Find out all of the answers to these questions and to many questions you'd not even asked in our latest episode. Oh and we also sniff some of our fave bergamot scents too! Scents sniffed: Jicky by Guerlain | |||
| S3 EP 2: Perfume and the Pandemic | 25 Sep 2020 | 00:56:41 | |
We're back! Yes, OK, we know we said that last time and then we disappeared for six months, but we really mean it this time - Fume Chat is back! In this episode we talk about the pandemic and how it has impacted the perfume industry. We also sniff some new scents, you know, because this is a perfume podcast... Scents Sniffed: Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée by CHANEL | |||
| S3 EP 1: Icons of Niche Perfumery (w/ James Craven) | 13 Mar 2020 | 00:53:41 | |
We're back with a new season! How exciting! In the first episode of season three, we're chatting with James Craven the Fragrance Archivist at legendary London boutique Les Senteurs. James talks us through his career as well as five iconic niche fragrances. Scents sniffed: - L'Air du Desert Marocain by Tauer --- Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert | |||
| S2 EP 16: Best Perfumes of the Decade | 01 Jan 2020 | 00:32:54 | |
In the final episode of Series Two, we are celebrating 2020 with a look back at the most important fragrances of the last decade. Which fragrances had the biggest impact? Which were the most beautiful? Which perfumes set the trends and what were the trends? Find out episode 16! -- Scents Sniffed (spoilers ahoy): - Womanity by MUGLER --- Insta: @fumechat | |||
| S2 EP 15: Best Perfume Launches of 2019 | 31 Dec 2019 | 00:26:55 | |
It's New Years Eve and Thomas & Nick are looking back at the best launches of this year. This week we sniff our faves from 2019. -- Scents Sniffed (spoilers ahoy): - 1957 by CHANEL --- Insta: @fumechat | |||
| S2 EP 14: Botanical Dream From Down Under (w/ Dimitri Weber) | 13 Dec 2019 | 00:40:23 | |
This week we are joined by Dimitri Weber, founder of Australian fragrance brand Goldfield & Banks. Dimitri talks us through his illustrious career in the fragrance industry, the inspirations behind his perfumes and how the country of Australia, and its materials, have brought a unique olfactory identity to Goldfield & Banks. -- Scents Sniffed (spoilers ahoy): - Velvet Splendour by Goldfield & Banks --- Insta: @fumechat | |||
| S2 EP 13: Scent Through a Visual Medium (w/ David Newton) | 25 Oct 2019 | 00:47:55 | |
How can we translate scent through a visual medium? With brands traditionally using print advertisements to market fragrance (with many iconic campaigns) and the rise of visual platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, is the way we look at scent more important? This week we're chatting with photographer David Newton to find out! --- Find David's work @davidnewtonphotography on instagram. Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert | |||
| S2 EP 12: Sniffing New Stuff | 18 Oct 2019 | 00:29:13 | |
Remember when we said that we were no longer doing round-up episodes of new thing? Well, our inbox has been overflowing with new perfumes to smell, so this week, we're working our way through the backlog and sniffing exciting new launches from CHANEL, Dior, Byredo, Moschino and more.. -- Scents Sniffed (spoilers ahoy): - Gabrielle Essence by CHANEL --- Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert | |||
| S2 EP 11: Perfume Legends (w/ Michael Edwards) | 11 Oct 2019 | 00:39:00 | |
This week we're interview Fragrance expert, author and iconic perfume legend Michael Edwards. We talk with Michael about his career in the fragrance world, his new book Perfume Legends II and the future of the industry. It is, as one would expect, an enlightening discussion. You can find out more about Michael, his books and Fragrances of the World at www.fragrancesoftheworld.com. --- Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert | |||
| S2 EP 10: Best of Pitti Fragranze 2019 | 04 Oct 2019 | 00:27:43 | |
This week, Thomas and Nick are sniffing their favourite new discoveries from their recent trip to the Pitti Fragranze trade fair in Florence, Italy. There's some new launches, some new brands and some not-so-new stuff that's new to Fume Chat. -- Scents Sniffed (spoilers ahoy): - Splendiris by Parfums Dusita
--- Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert
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| S2 EP 9: Deconstructing the Fougère | 27 Sep 2019 | 00:44:06 | |
Ever wondered what makes a Fougère, well, a Fougère? Heck, have you ever even wonder what the word "Fougère" means? We have the answers! Thomas and Nick discuss the origins of this popular masculine fragrance family, sniff some of its iconic members and cast their noses over the materials that come together to make a Fougère. -- Scents Sniffed (spoilers ahoy): - Jicky by Guerlain - Mouchoir de Monsieur by Guerlain - Aramis by Aramis - Le Mâle by Jean Paul Gaultier - Cool Water by Davidoff --- Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert | |||
| S2 EP 8: Blind Sniffing with Escentual.com | 09 Sep 2019 | 00:43:36 | |
Online beauty and fragrance retailer Escentual sent us eight fragrance to smell absolutely blind. So that's what we did on this week's episode - we sniffed each fragrance completely out of context with no name, brief, concept, bottle, brand or anything else to guide us. Find out what we thought by tuning in! --- Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert | |||
| S2 EP 7: Fragrantly Asked Questions (Part One) | 30 Aug 2019 | 00:49:23 | |
This week, Thomas and Nick are taking listener's questions - queries that range from book recommendations to the phenomenon of copycat perfumes. It's an informative one, folks! If you want to ask us a question, drop us a line and we may answer it on a future episode. -- Scents Sniffed (spoilers ahoy): - Rose Smoke by Atelier Cologne - Spice Blend by Dior - Dance Amongst the Lace by Miller Harris - Illusione For Him by Bottega Veneta
--- Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert | |||
| S2 EP 6: Fun With Flankers | 23 Aug 2019 | 00:44:50 | |
This week's topic is flankers - those fragrances that share the names, bottles and olfactory profiles of other existing scents. Think of them as smelly sequels! Are flankers good? Can they be a bit annoying? Can they even be better than the fragrance they are flankering? Tune in to find out! -- Scents Sniffed (spoilers ahoy): - Eau de Jane by Daly Beauty - Los Angeles by Gallivant - Memoire d'Une Odeur by Gucci - Man Wood Neroli by BVLGARI --- Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert | |||
| S2 EP 5: Discontinued Diamonds | 09 Aug 2019 | 00:38:27 | |
Have you ever had a favourite fragrance discontinued? We at Fume Chat certainly have and we want to celebrate some fragrances that are gone, but not forgotten. This week, Thomas and Nick dive into the perfume cupboard to sniff some of their long lost loves. -- Scents Sniffed (spoilers ahoy): - Kenzoair by Kenzo - Nu by Yves Saint Laurent - Black by BVLGARI - Cologne du 68 by Guerlain - Youth Dew Amber Nude by Estée Lauder - Kingdom by Alexander McQueen - Chloe by Chloe --- Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert | |||
| S2 EP 4: Are the Fragrance Families Fit for Purpose? | 02 Aug 2019 | 00:42:29 | |
This week, Thomas and Nick discuss the fragrance families and ask themselves whether terms like "fougère" and "chypre" are fit for purpose in this day and age. Do they mean anything to consumers? do they represent they way fragrances smell? Are terms like "oriental" offensive? Listen and you'll find out! -- Scents Sniffed (spoilers ahoy): - Bengale Rouge by Papillon Artisan Perfumes - Ambre Redoutable by MUGLER - Rose Saltifolia by Maison Crivelli --- Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert | |||
| S2 EP 3: How Sustainable is Your Perfume? | 26 Jul 2019 | 00:36:43 | |
How sustainable is your perfume? On this week's episode, Thomas and Nick talk about how our fragrances can be renewable, recyclable and refillable, covering how the fragrance industry is trying to make itself more sustainable for the future. As always, there is a round-up of new and noteworthy fragrances including launches from Paco Rabanne and Juliette Has a Gun. --- Scents Sniffed (spoilers ahoy): - Vanilla Vibes by Juliette Has a Gun - Crazy Me by Paco Rabanne - Genius Me by Paco Rabanne - Jaipur Chant by Sana Jardin
--- Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert | |||
| S2 EP 2: Attack of the Colognes (w/ Nigel Dunckley) | 19 Jul 2019 | 00:40:41 | |
It's battle time once again and in this episode, Thomas and Nick are joined by guest judge Nigel Dunckley (Thomas' lovely yet long-suffering husband) in a fragrant fight of their favourite Eau de Colognes. What is an Eau de Cologne? What fragrances do Thomas and Nick choose? Who is victorious? Will Thomas and Nigel still be married by the end of the episode? All this (and more) is answered in Fume Chat: Attack of the Colognes. --- Scents Sniffed (spoilers ahoy): - Jean Marie Farina by Roger & Gallet - Cologne Indelebile by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle - Aqua Universalis by Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Paris-Deauville by CHANEL - Orange Sanguine by Atelier Cologne - Come Together (formerly "Cologne") by MUGLER - Lime, Basil & Mandarin by Jo Malone London --- Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert | |||
| S2 EP 1: Perfume Origin Stories | 12 Jul 2019 | 00:37:48 | |
Fume Chat is back! To celebrate the launch of Season Two, hosts Thomas and Nick are chatting about their perfume origin stories - how they got into this little thing called fragrance. As always, exciting new things are sniffed too! --- Scents Sniffed: - Paris-Riviera by CHANEL - Angel Eau de Toilette by MUGLER. --- Insta: @fumechat Nick: @nickrgilbert | |||
| Season Two Teaser | 01 Jul 2019 | 00:02:20 | |
We're back....almost. Here is a quick teaser for upcoming episodes of Fume Chat, available to download every Friday. | |||