On The Scent

Dedicated to one particular listener’s Swedish Aunt, Tina, who sounded like one of the most fabulous women ever, we’re discussing scents that make you feel like you’re wearing cocktail attire, even if you’re in your scruffiest old jeans. If anything, we hope this episode will help you dare to flaunt yourself fragrantly, forever…! What We Wear to Feel Fabulous: Nicola: @theperfumersstory Azii Glass...

There are some really great new launches emerging already this year, and this week we’re discussing some that waft between the ultra sophisticated to bloomin’ sexy with gorgeous spring prettiness in between. There’s also a FABULOUS vetiver that you need to get your nose on if you love that note! Meanwhile, in Perfume Prescriptions, we’re answering questions from listeners including scents that can...

In this short and sweet episode, Nicola and Suzy talk about some of the affordable fragrances that they turn to when they need an instant pick-me-up. Suzy’s suggestions: Jean Couturier Coriandre £21.06 for 100ml edt Pepe Jeans Bright for Her £26 for 80ml edp M&S Discover Intense Fresh Citrus & Moss £6.99 but currently 20% off all fragrance, so £4.80 for 10ml edt Nicola's suggestions: Nivea...

In this episode Suzy and Nicola chat about an amazing perfume launch, a low moment for Nicola involving onion rings, some of the wonderful fragrances that they have been trying and we answer your prescriptions. Nicola & Suzy discuss: @parfumsdemarly Valaya (and their new Covent Garden Boutique) @beautypie The Scent Edit Fragrance Discovery Set @thameenfragrance Cullinan Diamond @dsanddurga Pis...

In this week’s episode we’re thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Amanda Beadle, perfumer and founder of British niche fragrance house @bedeauxx. We’ll be finding out the fragrances that have shaped Amanda’s life, discovering how she became interested in perfumery and started her own house, and what it was like winning a prestigious Art & Olfaction award… This was SUCH an inspiring and joyfu...

In this episode we’re reminiscing about the most fabulous fragrance launch press breakfast we attended recently (where we both fell in love with the perfume AND a puppy), talking about the scents we’ve been reaching for lately, and why; and continuing to answer your Perfume Prescription questions… Suzy’s been wearing… @memo.paris Sherwood @memoizeperfume Caritas @parlemoideparfum Milky Musk Nicola...

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 Engl...

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: @...

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...

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...

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 co...

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 con...

@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 fra...

In this episode we're chatting about a fragrance that we're both loving, Nicola talks about a new Neom scent that she can't get enough of and Suzy talks us through some fascinating, multi-faceted fragrances that she's loving. We also give some prescriptions and the Facebook community gets involved too. (If you haven't joined yet just search for On The Scent Podcast and ask to join....it's a fab co...

We’re sharing some incredible (and often hilarious!) scent stories and fragrant feedback from you this week, including tales of the woman who took a perfume to lunch, a listener slowly regaining her sense of smell after losing it 25 years ago, and erotic adventures during a perfume-buying holiday…! We mention: @mcgee.onfood.onsmells Nose Dive by Harold McGee (book) @tallow_restaurant @quadywinery...

In this episode Suzy makes everyone sick with jealousy about her luxurious overnight stay in a beautiful Cotswolds hotel (filled with fragrant products!) while Nicola goes on a spree in Liberty (with cake!) and has an unusual encounter with a magician. We’ll also be catching up about even more new fragrance launches, what we’re loving, and answering listener questions with our perfume prescription...

In this episode Nicola chats about her recent fragrant adventure in Selfridges, plus Suzy and Nicola delve into some of the magnificent scents that they have encountered at recent launches and events. Nicola has also been buying samples from Les Senteurs in her ongoing quest for a new perfume and Suzy has encountered what is perhaps the sexiest and dirtiest orange blossom scent of all time. Here's...

We’ve been on a whistle-stop tour of exciting press days: exploring the scent spaces of Commodity and visiting the actual church of Sephora (and discovering some of the brands they’ll be stocking). Plus Nicola falls madly for not one but TWO fragrances and makes her own perfume, Suzy has an emotional moment when a fragrances picks her, and has her mind blown at the IFRA Fragrance Forum. All this,...

Equal parts “hedonism and humanism”, Veronique Gabai is a remarkably passionate businesswoman who grew up suffused with sunshine and orange blossom in the idyllic Côte d'Azur. In this episode we discover when her love of fragrance truly began, her time at @guerlain (and launching some of the most famous fragrances in the world). We also learn how she then worked her way up to the prestigious roll...

With Halloween approaching, we’re exploring the more mysterious fragrances that could excite your senses this month. Think: haunted forests, smoky trails, spectral presences, and perfumes that evoke telling haunted tales by candlelight… And, as well as giving out another Perfume Prescription, we have some VERY exciting news to share with you! Get your tickets for our December 8 th LIVE Event in Lo...

In this week’s episode we’re putting our heads together to answer your further fragrant queries – you keep the questions coming and we LOVE finding your perfect ‘perfume prescriptions’! We’re also chatting about a very glam event we attended, Suzy swirling about in a vintage velvet cape and asking for your help in Nicola’s desperate scent crisis… Suzy’s been wearing: @jolovesofficial Pomelo Fragra...

This is the time of year we want to snuggle up and have our homes (and ourselves) smell cosy, welcoming, calm and stunning. We’re seriously digging out our scented candles, and this week we’re chatting about some of our favourites for the season. Plus, we’re answering yet more of your incredible questions – including one listener who wonders if she’s alone in wanting to ‘smell’ colours… Home fragr...

We had SO many messages and questions from you during our season break that we couldn’t hope to answer them all in one go. This time, along with our perfume prescriptions, we’ll also be talking about the change in season (and the fragrances we’re looking forward to wearing now autumn’s here). What we’ve been / are looking forward to wearing: Nicola: @experimentalperfumeclub Neroli Cobalt @theperfu...

After a longer than expected season break, due to technical gremlins, we’re BACK for Season Two, baby! Expect an amount of grumbling that’s (hopefully!) offset by fragrant reunions, holiday tales, the heart-warming scent stories you’ve so generously shared, and some particularly intriguing perfume prescriptions… Catchup / What We’ve Been Wearing. Nicola: @experimentalperfumeclub Neroli Cobalt @san...

We’re delving into more of the incredible scent memories you’ve shared with us, answering your fragrant questions with our Perfume Prescriptions, and sharing what we’ve been wearing (including a sneaky sniff at NEW Penhaligon’s and Serges Lutens fragrances, which come out in September!) Here are all the scents we mention… What we’ve been wearing: Nicola: @glossier YOU @sanajardin Berber Blond @lil...