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Vintage Treasures, NEW Ormonde Jayne, Opalescent Luxury, & a Dewy Rose 

Nicola found a treasure-trove of vintage fragrance jewellery to swoon over @alfiesantiques, and we talk about which of the pieces we most covet [Spolier: ALL of them!] plus we’re discussing the latest launch in the @ormondejayne Montabaco collection – a Sandalore-infused beauty Suzy went mad for; and which previous carnival-esque release Nicola fell in love with.

Then we’re in raptures over the Chinese New Year inspired scent from @boadiceathevictorious: Opal – a luxurious pure perfume that shimmers with pearlescence on a base of velvety darkness. Plus, there’s a brand new Med-Essence fragrance from @templespa – a dewy, sparkling rose we think listeners who love joyous, floral-arched garden-party scents will absolutely adore.

We’re also answering a listener’s question about finding her cousin a stunning amber-rich fragrance that won’t break the bank. Can we hit the olfactory spot with the suggestions we give?

And finally for this week’s perfume-packed episode, we’re reminiscing over the glories of the original @agentprovocateur signature scent (which Nicola’s desperate to get her hands on again), and Suzy tempts further with memories of the sassy @chantaltomass fragrance (which she might have to purchase again, too. Oh dear...)

 On this week’s show: 
@ormondejayne Montabaco Aruba  @ormondejayne Montabaco Rio  @boadiceathevictorious Opal  @templespa Med-Essence (£50 for 50ml edt) 
#listenerprescription for @victoriaczul  @jeroboamperfumes Ambra @calvinklein Obsession @rochasofficial Femme @lataffa_parfume Eternal Oud We also mention:@agentprovocateur (original EDP) @chantalthomass (EDP)

We’ve finally got our noses on a brilliant collection of affordable fragrances (including the most realistic rhubarb we’ve ever smelled), an intoxicating scent inspired by the red light district of Paris (ooh la la!), and an intriguing murder mystery game to play with a perfume set. Plus - a fragrance featuring an incredible *100-year old Mysore sandalwood*! 

We’ve also got a list of suggestions for a listener seeking to capture the smell of forest walks and mountain hikes, and some ideas for a lovely friend to gift her BFF (whose signature scent was the much missed Stella by Stella McCartney).

All this, and chats ranging from Nicola’s personal perfume selector, meetings with squirrels, the salacious history of the colour red, and mince pie crumble (including a disagreement over what’s best to serve WITH a crumble. Suzy says custard, Nicola says… well. You have to hear it to believe it!)

We discuss…

@arkiveheadcare fragrancesDecorated Woods:No One ElsieFuture BloomA Kind of Floral 
@dsanddurga Murder Mystery layering set 
Pat Von Chouli - Transparent patchouli with a signature spicy-earthy quality.
Professor Rose - Dewy fresh rose petals with a delicate sandalwood base.
Prince Amber - Soft desert ambers, fine incense.
Madam Currant - Dark fruits with deep transparent moss.
Dr. Newman Hay - Country airs of new mown hay & meadows
I Don't Know What - A fragrance enhancer with transparent radiance.
@bdkparfumsparis Rouge Smoking Extrait 
@aftelierperfume Mandy Aftel Sacre Bleu

#listenerprescriptions 
For Iesha @thegirlwiththewavyhair:
@moncler Les Sommet La Cordée
@montblanc Montblanc Collection Vetiver Glacier
@andy_tauer L’AIR DES ALPES SUISSES 
For Alicja (to gift her friend, Stella):
@maisonmargiela Lazy Sunday Morning 
@essential.parfums Rose Magnetic
@tocca Stella 

In this episode Suzy tells us about a fabulous scented sleepover that she attended last week, Nicola tells us why she's had a few piercings (Suzy is convinced that it's all linked with fragrance) and then they get into the amazing scents that they've been wearing recently as well as of course ansdwering your fabulous prescription questions....


What we’ve been wearing:
Suzy:
@mitchellandpeach English Leaf eau de toilette
@bdkparfumsparis Gris Charnel Extrait
@angelaflanders Leather Rosa

Nicola:
@byfar_official Daydream of Hopscotch
@byfar_official Daydream of a Bingo Queen
@Kilianparis Angels' Share

Suzy attended the @kga_beauty_pr #kgascentedsleepover and these are her highlights of the exciting new launches she smelled…
@akrofragrances Bake (May 2023)
@ferragamo Signorina Libera (Harvey Nichols 6th March)
@vancleefarpels Moonlight Rose (exclusive to Selfridges 1st February)
@goutalparis Petite Cherie candle (celebrating 25th anniversary, coming 1st March @themerchantofvenice Accordi di Profumo - 4 new layer-able scents launching at Harvey Nichols, April -
Fresh Citrus: Petitgrain from Paraguay Soft Floral: Rosa from TurchiaWarm Amber: Vanilla from Madagascar Deep Woods: Vetiver from Haiti
@kenzoparfums Kokeshi Doll (collectors’ edition with classic Flower fragrance, launches 11th February. New Flower by Kenzo Ikebana fragrance launching July)
@rogergallet Jean Marie Farina Cologne (new bottle, out in February)

Listener Perfume Prescriptions:
@juliettehasagun Vanilla Vibes
@floralstreet_ Arizona Bloom
@lancomeofficial Idôle Aura
@maya.njie.perfumes Bespoke Perfume Workshop gift voucher £60
@experimentalperfumeclub Apprentice Workshop £150
@4160tuesdays Perfume Making Workshop Full Day £150

In this episode of On The Scent Suzy and Nicola talk about what they're wearing and loving at the moment and they also answer your questions which cover everything from clever fragrance storage solutions to what to wear when you enter your "villain era".

Here's what we mention during the episode:

What Nicola’s Been Wearing:
@ormondejayne Woman
@kilianparis Angel’s Share

What Suzy’s Been Wearing:
@tothefairestlondon Elan Vital
@initioparfumprives Paragon

Listener Perfume Prescriptions:

@ilkperfume Devious

@erisparfums (available at @sainte.cellier in the U.K.) Green Spell / Scorpio Rising / Ma Bête

@rppsrfums Visa / Fracas

Outremer Cola Eau de Toilette (available on smallflower.com)

@alabonfire Paris*L.A.
(Brand available from @avery_perfume_gallery out of stock on website but worth trying their London boutique)

Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2023 we’re talking about our live event, when listeners travelled from all over the country to London, on a freezing cold evening, to gather at the altar of scent and sniff along with us in a church crypt! It was utterly joyous, full of laughter and love, and so many said they left with new friendships made.

So, for those that were there and want to live it all again, or those of you who couldn’t get tickets and are desperate to know what happened… let’s revel in reliving it!

Suzy Talked About:

1. @ormondejayne Woman
2. @matierepremiereparfums Radical Rose
3. @rochasofficial Tocade
4. @diorbeauty Patchouli Imperial
5. @fredericmalle Synthetic Jungle

Nicola Talked About:

1. @tothefairestlondon Cecile
2. @penhaligons_london Constance
3. @frederialle Portrait of a Lady
4. @chanel.beauty Le Lion
5. @glossier You

Extra Perfume Prescription Questions:

@laborattorioolfattivo Need U
@parkslondoncandles Tobacco & Leather Candle
@neomorganics Cosy Nights Candle
@theperfumersstory Black Moss Candle
@penhaligons_London Halfetti
@maisonfranciskurkdjian Oud Silk Mood
@kilianparis By Kilian Rose Oud
@byilonamillinery was the incredibly dressed lady who makes the most stunning hats!
@santamarianovella1221 Garofano Cologne
@loccitane_uk_ire Terre de Lumière Eau de Parfum (currently not available, BUT L’Occitane say it’s coming back…)
@loccitane_uk_ire Lavande Blanche

Brands in the goody bags:

@rogergallet
@sanajardin
@kenzoparfums
@jeroboamperfumes
@versace Atelier Versace
@bentleymotors @the7virtues
@tothefairestlondon
@lilanurparfums
@scentologyofficial
@bespokelondonofficial Candy Essentials
@aouralondon
@skandinavisk
@thameenfragrance
@matierepremiereparfums
@parkslondoncandles
@jusboxperfumes
@bedeauxx

And a HUGE thank you to these amazing PRs for their support, and who were so generous and lovely to arrange sending all the goody bag contents!

@aspectsbeauty
@uppublicrelations
@kga_beauty_pr
@jodieecullen
@l.s.curtis
@essencepr
@hellenmctiffenpr
@profilepr
@modusbpcm

Emmanuelle Moeglin revolutionised our experience of scent by throwing open the doors of her London perfumery lab and welcoming people inside. From the initial workshops, where you can play and learn about perfumery through to creating @experimentalperfumeclub fragrances we can wear alone or mix, ourselves, at home; and an amazing boutique in Covent Garden - we are huge fans of this inclusive indie house.

Fresh from a press event celebrating the three newest launches, we were so happy to talk in-depth with Emmanuelle herself in this joyously expressive episode!

The three new Essential Collection fragrances we discuss are:

Tonka SesameCardamom Moss Cedarwood Absinth
Signature Collection: Tonka Extraordinaire

Visit the Experimental Perfume Club boutique in person:
53 Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9DG
Explore the entire fragrance collection, and learn about their Academy workshops and online perfumery courses here:
https://experimentalperfumeclub.com









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In this bumper episode we’re bringing you our curation of the very best affordable fragrance gifts out there - they smell incredible, are created by top perfumers, but won’t break the bank!

Then we’re joined by Haydn Williams (aka @yousmellgreatwhat and now host of male grooming podcast @maninthemirrorpod). He gives us some great pocket-friendly Men’s Scent Solutions & ideas for experiences you could gift.

Finally, we’re thrilled to bring you a whole Hanukkah celebration of candles with @violalevy, freelance journalist and beauty columnist for @thejewishchronicle.

We know times are tough out there, but we hope that whatever and however you celebrate, you’ll feel warmed and merry as part of our festively fragrant family…

🎄🕎 💚

Affordable Fragrance Gift Guide:

Suzy chooses…

@furla Preziosa

@andotherstories Poem a Day / Moon Fiction / The Lost Chapter

@parfumsgres Cabouchard

@floralstreet_ Scent School

@marksandspencerstyle Apothecary Breathe edp

@shayandbluelondon Black Tulip / Blood Oranges

@lanvinparfums Arpege

Nicola chooses…

@glossier You

@zara Fleur D’Orangeur

@andotherstories Sardonyx Fire

@nivea_uk Nivea Sun / Nivea original fragrances

@nuxe_uk Nuxe Prodigieux Le Parfum

@yousmellgreatwhatisit Men’s Gifting Ideas

Haydn mentions…

@dropthehooha subscription

@fioleuk Fiole Experience Gift Box

@spacenk - Gift for Him box.

(Includes Malin & Goetz, Anthony, The Ordinary and Space NK)

@earlofeastlondon - Shinrin Yoku gift set

@horace.co - soaps

@nobleisle - Luxury travel trio

@acquadiparma_official - Customisable GRAZIE candle

Viola Levy: The Scents of Hanukkah / her favourite candles

@dsanddurga Prime Chanukah scented candle

DS & Durga Lightable Latkes scented candle

(DS & Durga limited edition candles available from https://e-scents.co.uk and soon @libertylondon)

Viola also mentions…

@lush Hanukkah gift set

@henrystownhouse Saturnalia candle

@granadobrazil Sandalo

@nestfragrances Holiday candle

Sponsored Episode in partnership with @clivechristianperfume

With an emphasis on high-quality ingredients and time-honoured techniques, @clivechristianperfume epitomise the true luxury of fine perfumery. Having saved Crown Perfumery - a Victorian house that dated back to 1872 and once supplied scents to royalty - Clive Christian now blend their unique heritage with a future-forward and totally contemporary vision.

Celebrating their 150th anniversary, we are thrilled to be joined by ambassador Victoria Christian for this episode - an incredible woman whose first career was in the theatre, but whose passion for perfume led her to become the brand ambassador for the perfumes, a role she still carries today for this remarkable house.

Come with us on this fragrant exploration as we partner with Clive Christian for this expansive episode, traversing the history, their innovations and inspirations, and discovering what makes these such special (and timelessly wearable) scents…

Victoria mentions:

Rose Absolute (Absolute Collection)

1872 Feminine (Original Collection)

No.1 Feminine & Masculine (Original Collection)

X Feminine (Original Collection)

Our Edit:

Nicola’s Favourites…

Crab Apple Blossom (Crown Collection)

X Feminine (Original Collection)

Suzy’s Favourites…

Rock Rose (Noble Collection)

C Woody Leather (Private Collection)

We both loved:

Hedonistic (Addictive Arts)



Explore the whole range for yourself online:



https://www.clivechristian.com



And make sure to visit the @fortnums perfumery to try them all on your own skin, too! Which one(s) will surprise and delight you most, we wonder…?

@dsanddurga is a New York-based indie house that began in 2007, their immersive fragrances incorporating inspirations from music, nature, myth, culture and travel. Founded by the married partnership of David Seth Molton (who was a musician before becoming a self-trained perfumer) and Kavi Ahuja (who was an architect), both @fragrantmaven and @outspokenbeautynicola have long loved wearing their fragrances, and we’re delighted to have both David and Kavi on the show this week!

In this wide-ranging and revealing interview, David and Kavi talk us through how they began (making scented potions from a Victorian manual) their diverse inspirations, David self-training as a perfumer and Kavi’s design skills, through to opening the flagship store and their fragrant plans for the future…

PS: Extraordinary stories about meeting @brianeno and Black Francis from @pixiesofficial (who wears - and loves - the fragrance inspired by him)!

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