Explore every episode of the podcast Sillage and Sorcery
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| Musk and Serge Lutens Muscs Koublaï Khan | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:34:29 | |
In this episode, Melissa of Sif Sniffs explores the multifaceted world of musk in perfumery, discussing its origins, cultural significance, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use. They delve into the historical context of musk, its production methods, and the rise of synthetic alternatives. Bee of Venus Invictus also highlights Serge Lutens's artistic journey and his controversial fragrance Muscs Koublaï Khan, while reflecting on the emotional depth that musk can convey in scent. Both hosts go, balls to the wall, as the kids say. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram, where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check out our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Vanilla and Christian Louboutin Loubihorse | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:36:53 | |
In this episode of Sillage and Sorcery, host Bee Sampson of Venus Invictus delves into the world of vanilla, exploring how this beloved ingredient evolved from a spiritual offering to a fragrance powerhouse. Melissa Sifjardóttir of Sif Sniffs enters the Loubiverse- discussing Cardi B's favorite designer, Christian Louboutin, and how his aesthetic even crossed over to the brand's fragrance line. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands listed above! It helps us continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram, where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check out our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Opoponax, Myrrh, and Shalimar | 19 May 2025 | 00:41:34 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus tells us all about the resinous witchery behind opoponax and myrrh, and why it is so beloved in perfumery! Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses Guerlain’s Shalimar, from its origin of legend, how it’s discussed in the world of perfumery, and what marks it as a classic scent that differs from current perfumes. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending: Bee: here Melissa: here Or you can follow the pod for fun updates here Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Researched by Melissa Sifjardóttir and Bee Sampson Logo Artwork by Bee Sampson Edited by Melissa Sifjardóttir Check out our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Co-Host Q&A | 12 May 2025 | 00:35:07 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus tells us about swamp green and ghosts in Florida. Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses how she can bend steel and how her Hobbit wooed her aggressively. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check our our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Benzoin and Prada Candy | 05 May 2025 | 00:36:13 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus tells us all about just how witchy benzoin can be, and how it has been for centuries! Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses the origins of Prada, designer brands that outsource their fragrances, and how indie perfumers are getting hurt by larger brands. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check our our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Racism in Paganism and Perfumery | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:33:57 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses how Norse religious beliefs were co-opted by racists. Bee of Venus Invictus tells us all about how racism is ubiquitous in the fragrance industry. Fortunately for our listeners, both hosts discuss how you can learn to be better! Link to Siri's resources on anti-racist Heathenry: https://www.sirivincentplouff.com/antiracist-heathen-resources Metalweaver's Creations: https://metalweaverscreations.com Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check our our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Forever Chemicals and White Musk | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:43:00 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus tells us all about galaxolide, phthalates, and other chemicals that stay in our bodies and environments forever -even grosser than beaver nads! Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses The Body Shop, White Musk, and why Melissa can only call the founder "Dame Anita". Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check our our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Interview with Immortal Perfumes | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:37:44 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus and Melissa of Sif Sniffs interview Jen Siems of Immortal Perfumes. We discuss how intuition can guide you, the importance of learning, and how Zac Efron and Melissa are destined to be together. Want to follow Jen? Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir | |||
| Designer Molecules and Glossier You | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:38:59 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus tells us all about how designer molecules came to be and how they can help and hurt indie perfumers! Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses Emily Weiss, Glossier You, and why you shouldn't let Timothée Chalamet wear your hoodie. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check our our website for merch and fun stuff! www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Interview with BaneXBramble | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:35:02 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus and Melissa of Sif Sniffs interview Austin Fuller of BaneXBramble. We discuss the intimate connection of perfumery and witchcraft, how they are related, and only the spiciest of hot takes. Want to follow Austin? Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir | |||
| Aldehydes and Chanel No. 5 | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:44:50 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus tells us all about the diverse ways that aldehydes are used in perfumery! Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses Chanel No. 5, how Coco became Coco, how a car accident led to her making the perfume, how Rasputin is involved, and Nazis. So many Nazis. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir | |||
| Interview with Sif Sniffs | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:34:54 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus interviews Melissa, one of our fabulous hosts and the nose behind Sif Sniffs! Melissa discusses her hot takes on perfumery, what ingredient pisses her off, and how Sif in an integral part of the brand's ethos. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending: Bonus! You can get the Alatreyu creosote candle Melissa is obsessed with here Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir | |||
| Sandalwood and Avon Far Away | 10 Nov 2025 | 01:03:41 | |
In this episode of Sillage and Sorcery, host Bee Sampson of Venus Invictus delves into the threatened world of sandalwood and explores how modern solutions are helping to save this spiritual giant. Melissa Sifjardóttir of Sif Sniffs talks about your nana's favorite company, Avon. She explored how they modernized some aspects of women's work, but were woefully behind in others. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands listed above! It helps us continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram, where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check out our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Castoreum and Zoologist Beaver | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:31:02 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus. discusses the beaver sacs known as castoreum, how we got it and how it became used in perfumery. Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses the background of Zoologist's Beaver and its many variations. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir | |||
| Interview with Venus Invictus | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:30:47 | |
Welcome to another fun of Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Melissa of Sif Sniffs interviews Bee, one of our fabulous hosts and the nose behind Venus Invictus! Bee discusses their hot takes on perfumery, their favorite products, and their perfumery philosophy. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the fairs and festivals that we will be attending: | |||
| Civet and Elizabeth Taylor Passion | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:33:29 | |
Welcome to another fun episode of Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus discusses the rich history of civet both in perfumery and how this divisive ingredient rose to prominence. Melissa of Sif Sniffs goes on to discuss Elizabeth Taylor and how she came to make celebrity fragrances mainstream. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the fairs and festivals that we will be attending: Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Interview With Black Earth Botanica | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:40:25 | |
Season 1 Episode 2- We are looking forward to bringing you interviews with indie perfumers for their thoughts on perfumery, and we are starting with Janine Malina of Black Earth Botanica! You can follow Janine here: https://blackearthnyc.bigcartel.com https://www.patreon.com/blackearth?fb... Want to support the show? Buy from our brands! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Bee- https://apokrypha.co/pages/venusinvictus Melissa- https://www.sifsniffs.com Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the fairs and festivals that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir | |||
| Ambergris and Baccarat Rouge 540 | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:31:28 | |
Welcome to the introductory episode of Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus discusses the rich history of Ambergris both in perfumery as well as in history as a whole. Melissa of Sif Sniffs goes on to discuss the origins of Baccarat Rouge 540 in popular culture and how this signature fragrance became so iconic. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the fairs and festivals that we will be attending: Bee:here Melissa:here Or you can follow the pod for fun updateshere Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Vetiver and Davidoff Cool Water | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:35:56 | |
In this episode of Sillage and Sorcery, host Bee Sampson of Venus Invictus delves into the versatile world of vetiver and how it has become a staple in perfumery. Melissa Sifjardóttir of Sif Sniffs then shifts to the 90s icon of Davidoff's Cool Water, and how aquatic, green fragrances became such a staple for guys with frosted tips. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands listed above! It helps us continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram, where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check out our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Oakmoss and Max Factor Epris | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:44:51 | |
In this episode of Sillage and Sorcery, hosts Bee Sampson of Venus Invictus and Melissa Sifjardóttir of Sif Sniffs delve into the enchanting world of oak moss, a legendary ingredient in perfumery. They explore its complex aroma, historical significance, and the controversies surrounding its regulation in modern fragrance. The conversation shifts to the legacy of Max Factor, a makeup industry pioneer who revolutionized cosmetics for the film industry and created iconic products. The episode concludes with a discussion of Max Factor's fragrance journey, focusing on the famous scent Epris and highlighting its unique characteristics and cultural impact. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands listed above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram, where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check out our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Jasmine and Mugler Alien | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:30:14 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Melissa Sifjardóttir of Sif Sniffs talks about one of the foundational notes in perfumery. Bee Sampson of Venus Invictus discusses Thierry Mugler, focusing on their iconic fashions and how they broke the mold not only in perfumery but also in their memorable and trailblazing fashion shows. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands, which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram, where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check out our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Lily of the Valley and Bath & Body Works Cucumber Melon | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:47:21 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee Sampson of Venus Invictus focuses on the elusive Lily of the Valley, its cultural significance, and the recent advancements in extracting its scent. Following last week's episode, Melissa Sifjardóttir of Sif Sniffs then delves into the history and controversies surrounding Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, and Les Wexner, including its ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands, which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram, where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check out our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Peony and Victoria's Secret Bombshell | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:37:18 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus tells us about how peony has enchanted us for millennia and how perfumers use alchemy to create it today! Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses how Victoria's Secret rose from vibrator to mall staple. Want to support the show? Shop from our brands, linked above. It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram, where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check out our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Season 2- While We Were Gone | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:23:22 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus talks about some exciting projects that they have been up to during the break! Melissa of Sif Sniffs talks about getting an MBA in Entrepreneurship and travelling across the country. Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check out our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||
| Frankincense and Lush's Bond Street 1972 | 26 May 2025 | 00:49:21 | |
Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery! In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus tells us all about how frankincense needs to be conserved as well as how even obtaining it takes you on a hero's journey! Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses Lush's Bond Street 1972, where the name came from, its perfumer, as well as Lush's "activism." Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content. Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending: Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir Check out our website for merch and fun stuff! https://www.sillageandsorcery.com Thanks for checking us out! | |||