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 

Such a variety of new fragrances we’ve been obsessing over this week - get ready for coming behind-the-scenes at the press launch of Sana Jardin’s NEW fragrance.

Then there are THREE thrilling new Beaufort fragrances Suzy sniffed at the Pitti Fragranze showcase, which mark a brand new ‘Force Majeure’ chapter for the house, are which now available to purchase. Huzzah!

We’re also explaining Nicola’s craving for the new Merit (first ever scent from the hugely popular beauty brand), which Suzy had to spray immediately after recording and can confirm is GLORIOUS.
And, we discover a perfect autumnal perfume which a listener gave *us* a tip-off about, and Suzy found for less than £13. It’s seriously good! 

All this, plus listener prescription suggestions for someone seeking a fresh, dewy rose and feedback from a previous prescription answer, which has proved a huge success.

We discuss…
@sanajardin Air of Aquarius(This new fragrance will be available to purchase at sanajardin.com and selected stockists in January)
@merit Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum 
THREE new @beaufortlondon - the ‘Force Majeure’ collection, now available! The GrudgeCape WrathPyroclasm
Listener suggestion: Rebecca Chicot in our Facebook Group suggested Sultan Noir by @pascalmorabitoparfums as a perfect autumnal scent (Suzy found on allbeauty.com for £12.95!)
#listenerprescription for Joanna Caccavo:
@sanajardin Incense Water (available on their U.S website, also on the @scentbird subscription website in America.
@millerharris Rose Silence
@philosophy Pure Grace Nude Rose
@chanel Les Eaux Paris–Paris eau de toilette
@manceraparfumsus @mancera Roses Vanille

We’ve a wealth of new fragrances to explore this week, including two new @glossier scents, a literary-inspired fragrance from @millerharris, and @kushbuperfumery - a brand new niche house blending cultural heritage from North India, East Africa and British influences. 
PLUS were answering your questions about how to make a home smell cosy (*without* using candles), and the search for a long-lost scent rediscovered in an old box, which the owner desperately wants to find a replacement for…
We discuss:
#whatwearewearing 
@glossier You Doux
@glossier You Rêve
@4160tuesdays x @hobtempestrose Tempest Rose
@millerharris Staccato 
@kushbuperfumery Mausam
@akro GLOW
@roosandroos Mellerio
@penhaligons Constance 
@diptyque Biscuit candle 
Answers to #perfumeprescriptions:
@lamontanacandles Three Kings reed diffuser 
@neomwellbeing Hibernate Reed Diffuser 
@neomwellbeing Cosy Nights (diffuser / oil)
@neomwellbeing Pod (with Hibernate oil)
@marksandspencer Calm Reed Diffuser
@goutalparis Passion
@sisleyparisofficial Eau de Campagne 
@diptyque L’Ombre dans L’Eau Eau de Toilette 

Adam Reed @adamreedhair is one of the most passionate perfume-lovers we’ve ever met, filling his fabulous Covent Garden salon with his personal collection, and recently launching his own Arkive eaux de parfums. We just HAD to get him on the show!

Adam is the founder of Arkive @arkivebyadamreed, having worked in the hair care industry for 35 years - trusted by clients such as Madonna, Reese Witherspoon, Sophie Dahl and Harry Styles, (to name a handful), as well as styling countless runway shows, with his editorial work featured in just about every glossy magazine you’ve ever heard of. He’s also a Global Ambassador for both L’Oréal Professionnel, GHD and the Green Salon Collective.

Always an advocate for openness about mental health, we were SO moved by Adam’s emotional honesty during this interview - talking about the many connections he has to fragrance. We also discuss how although the right scent can’t exactly mend everything that’s broken in your life; it CAN give you something beautiful to hold on to while you find your way through a horrible time.

Here are some of the scents that infuse Adam’s life…

[NB. Some images of vintage / discontinued products couldn’t be found]

@diorbeauty Christian Dior Jules Talcum Powder (Vintage)

@santamarianovella1221 Melograno Talcum Powder (Discontinued)

@avon_uk Tai Winds Bath Cubes (Vintage)

@jomalonelondon Lime Basil & Mandarin Candle

@thenue_co Forest Lungs

@rpparfums Fracas

@lorealparis Elnett Hairspray

@bourjois_uk Soir de Paris

@chanelofficial CHANEL N°5

@oldspice Old Spice Cologne

Insignia Deodorant (Vintage)

Claude Montana Parfum de Peau (Vintage)

@cacharelparfums LouLou

@diorbeauty Christian Dior Poison

@cotyinc Exclamation

Mary Quant [possibly P.M. fragrance?]

@poloralphlauren Ralph Lauren Polo

@yslbeauty Jazz

@calvinklein Obsession for Men / Obsession for Women

@esteelauder Youth Dew / Youth Dew Amber Nude

Imperial Leather Soap

Tomato leaves

@isseymiyakeparfums L’Eau d’Issey / Pour Homme

@diptyque Tam Dao

@alexandermcqueen Kingdom

@4711 4711 Cologne

Badedas Bath Gel

@arkiveheadcare ARKIVE Makes Scents:
Decorated Woods
No One Elsie
Future Bloom
A Kind of Floral

Unfortunately there won't be a full episode this week but fingers crossed we'll be back as usual next Thursday xx

We’re diving into the ADORABLE world of mini perfume bottles and new gift sets from Boadicea the Victorious, including their captivating new Defender fragrance. We also share highlights from the enchanting circus-themed launch party for Jeroboam's His Oudness at Harrods, and Nicola reveals the latest scent she’s obsessed by (and which her husband has stolen!) Plus, we tackle two #listenerprescription queries: one from a listener searching for a replacement for a beloved discontinued floral scent, and another seeking guidance for their visit to the Amouage Visitors Centre in Oman. 
Tune in for fragrant insights and expert advice!
We discuss:
@thameenfragrance Centre Stage 
@boadiceathevictorious Defender(Plus their new 10ml bottles & gift sets
@jeroboamperfumesYour Oudness @harrodsbeauty
Perfume Prescriptions:
(For Dr. Kimberly Turner):
@joloves White Rose & Lemon Leaves
@eluzabetharden White Tea Wild Rose
@memoizelondon Rose Luxuria 
(For Lucie):
@amouageofficial Epic WomanDia WomanJourney WomanRose IncenseGuidance / Guidance 46Purpose

Join us for a delightful Listener Prescription Special on this episode of On the Scent Podcast: We dive into your fragrant queries, offering expert advice for those on the hunt for their next signature scent (more likely – several), or a replacement for a beloved, discontinued fragrance.  This time, we’re answering your questions about warm iris notes, luxurious body sprays for men, nostalgic laundry scents in fine fragrance form, and a much-adored musk scent that’s no longer available. Eek! Fear not: we’ve got suggestions to explore across various price points.  Additionally, we’ll be recounting the incredible scented boating event we hosted, where we introduced guests to the British niche fragrance house Vallense. Founder William Borrell wowed guests with his floating laboratory and unique distilling machinery, showcasing modern-day alchemy through fragrances crafted by perfumer Pia Long (just launched in full-size & discovery set on their website). Tune in for personalised recommendations and exciting tales from our fragrant adventures! 

We discuss:  #perfumeprescriptions

 @experimentalperfumeclub Amber Iris 
@borntostandout.official x @fugazzifragrances collab
@lesabstraits Belle Âme [Available from @sainte.cellier in the U.K.- samples also available]
 @bespokelondonofficial Fresh Citrus & Vetiver Body Spray (@superdrug)
Bespoke London Sweet Spice and Sandalwood Body Spray
@ritualscosmetics Black Oudh & Patchouli Hair & Body Mist
@tomford Noir Extreme Body Spray
@jomalonelondon Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body Mist@acquadiparma Colonia Essenza Deodorant Spray 
@tallow_ash Summer Fling (Ltd Ed laundry wash / conditioner)@phlur Mango Mood Body Mist 
@montblanc Signature Eau de Parfum@jusboxperfumes Carioca Heart@vilhelm_parfumerie Mango Skin  
@roadsgroup Cloud 9
@ellakparfumsparis Musc K
@narcisso_rodriguez Eau de Parfum Poudreé @vallensefragranceSpirit SunSource

There are SO many new fragrance launches to catch up on, lately, but here we’ve decided to select a small sharing platter of some new perfumes we have been enjoying wearing, lately. 

From mega-launches like the new Guerlain Shalimar limited edition, and brand new Hermès, to a glamorously be-feathered burlesque party for Thameen’s latest, a seasonally perfect collab between RMS Beauty x Heretic; AND a sneaky-sniff Nicola happened to get of The Harmonist’s new (not yet launched!) scent: we’ve morsels to tempt every taste…

In this week’s episode we discuss: 

@guerlain Shalimar Millésime Jasmin 
@thameenfragrance Centre Stage
@hermes Barènia
@rmsbeauty x @hereticparfum Scarlet Moon 
PLUS a pre-launch sneaky sniff of @theharmonist Oud Nebula 

Which fragrance has taken YOUR fancy, first? 

We delve deep into some of the new brands / launches Suzy saw and sniffed at @pittifragranze in Florence, featuring a number of her favourites in this episode (so keep your noses primed to sniff these perfumes out for yourselves!) We also talk about some gorgeous new launches Nicola’s been smelling, and suggest some new scents for a listener who’s looking for sensorially milky fragrances to indulge in this autumn. 

We discuss…

@kajalperfumes Lamar Noir

@mystikum_fragrances Moonlight Ceremony, Saddles of the Silk Road, The Empress’ Kiss

@beaufortlondon 3 x new fragrances coming out soon!
Suzy gives a sneak peek at… Cape Wrath

@siunofragrances Aurelius (By perfumer Andrej Babicky @hereticgarden)

Kalyptos

Electimus Caspian Cherry (out in U.K. October) 

@ulrichlang_newyork Lethe (you can get this @sniph in the U.K. & as well as full size can buy 8ml for £18, or £16 in their subscription.)

@blackfades.co GU2

Two beautiful perfumeries Suzy visited in Florence: 

@zhorparfums
@olfattorio.baraparfums 

PLUS new launches from:

@edenisteparfum Oud Ghazal
@borntostandout.officialNaked Laundry Filthy Musk, L’Animal
(And the forthcoming Fuggazi Collab with @fugazzifragrances…)
@millerharris Staccato 

We mentioned 

@choosingkeeping (where Nicola got her new notebook!)

And gave these suggestions for Lucy B’s #perfumeprescription 

@parlemoideparfum Milky Musk 
@elaioparfums Peau Secrète
@maisonlouismarie Bois de Ballincourt 
@bastille_parfums Demain Promis 

Suzy’s just flown in from Florence, where she attended @pittifragranze, meanwhile Nicola’s been attending some launches and trying new scents closer to home, so there’s a whole host of exciting new launches and what we’ve been wearing to discuss here! PLUS there’s the tale of a wonderful fragrant friendship that’s blossomed across the world between two of the podcast listeners – Delia & Emily – who are right now meeting in France for the first time, on a perfume safari holiday; and a #perfumeprescription for another listener who’s mourning the loss of a signature fragrance and wants suggestions for a new scent.

On this episode we discuss...
@pittifragranze (brief overview – full de-brief next time!)  
@givenchybeauty L’interdit Absolu 
@ormondejayne Bukhara Ormonde Jayne Kasmir[Both available in three sizes: the signature 88ml, the portable 10ml (£35), and in the 4x10ml collection.] 
@diptyque Les Essences de Diptyque: Corail Oscuro, Lilyphéa,  Lunamaris Rose, RocheBois Corsé 
@maisonfranciskurkdjian APOM 
@memo.paris Indian Leather 
Memo Paris Sherwood 
@jusboxperfumes 54 Perfume Prescription for Hannah: 
@experimentalperfumeclub Rose Rhubarb [with] Experimental Perfume Club Amber Iris 
@kayali Vanilla | 28[with] Kayali Déjà Vu White Flower | 57 

This episode is in collaboration with Marc-Antoine Barrois

In this episode of On the Scent podcast, Suzy and Nicola sit down with @marcantoinebarrois - couturier turned fragrance house founder - for an intimate conversation recorded at the Piccadilly Arcade boutique (just before the sold-out live event!) The discussion delves into Marc-Antoine's journey to becoming a renowned name in the world of couture and perfumery.

Marc-Antoine shares heartfelt stories about his early passion for fashion, inspired by his grandfather, a textile industrialist in Northern France. His career took off when he was discovered by Dominique Sirop, leading to collaborations with iconic designers such as Jean-Paul Gaultier at Hermès and John Galliano. These experiences shaped his distinctive style, characterised by sustainability and timeless elegance.

A pivotal moment in Marc-Antoine's life was meeting perfumer Quentin Bisch in 2015. Describing it as meeting a "twin brother," Marc-Antoine recounts how their shared values and creative synergy led to a profound partnership. Together, they embarked on a journey to create unique fragrances that evoke emotions and memories, blending their expertise in couture and perfumery.

During the podcast, Suzy and Nicola explore the Marc-Antoine Barrois fragrance universe, uncovering the inspirations and creative processes behind each scent. Marc-Antoine and Quentin's collaboration is marked by mutual respect and trust, allowing them to craft perfumes that are both timeless and innovative.

This episode is a testament to Marc-Antoine's dedication to his craft and his ability to inspire elegance and confidence through both fashion and fragrance. We so hope you enjoy listening!