Olfactive Melbourne

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with David Clarke , the self-taught founder and perfumer behind Rivendare , an independent Australian house where history, rare materials, and creative freedom converge. Rivendare is based in Kununurra, on Miriwoong Country in the far East Kimberley of Western Australia, close to the Northern Territory border. It is one of the most remote corners...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne , we sit down with Samuel Gravan , the self-taught artisan perfumer behind Samuel Gravan Perfumes , an independent Australian house where botanical craft, patience, and small-batch making converge. Founded in Sydney, where Samuel now runs his own boutique in Paddington, the house began in 2016 as a soft launch blended in a small inner-city apartment, his oils...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Justin James, the founder, designer, and self-taught nose behind House of James , an independent Australian house where visual design meets conceptual perfumery. Shaped by a background in graphic design and a lifelong fascination with scent, House of James is the work of a single maker who describes himself as an artist who makes perfume rat...

Born from a shared love of scent and travel, Olfactive Traveller captures the stories, textures, and moods of destinations around the world through its debut Italy Collection. Since their first visit to the show, Kevin and Marcelo have continued to lead their sell-out KM Fragrance Tours through Italy and beyond, and now return with the newest chapter of the collection. In this note-by-note masterc...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we welcome back Trung Vu, the founder and perfumer behind Grimoire Parfums, the independent Melbourne house building a body of work one Volume at a time. Trung first joined us in Season 1 to take us through Nephilim, Volume I of the Ex Fabularum collection. He returns with two new releases, Wú Gāng and Batonebi, and a conversation about what has changed in h...

In this returning episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we welcome back Rhiannon Mapstone, the artisan behind Cosmic Witch Society, to guide us through her latest spellwork, Viriditas Magica - a Woody Floral musk that studies the magic of nature and all that is living green,  Since her first appearance with the shadowy, forest-bound Midnight Grove, Cosmic Witch Society has continued weaving celestial my...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Alina Tadevosyan , the founder and perfumer behind ARAKYÁL , an Australian fragrance house where Armenian heritage, memory, and identity converge. Founded in 2025 and handcrafted in Sydney, ARAKYÁL takes its name from the Armenian word for apostle, with each fragrance composed as a messenger carrying story, culture, and belonging. Alina&apos...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Gillian Wall, the founder behind Mudie Cow, an independent Australian house built on a simple idea: a scent that shifts your mood rather than simply matching it. A marketing professional turned self-described wannabe nose, Gillian spent years helping lifestyle brands find their voice before deciding to build one of her own. What drew her in...

In this returning episode of Olfactive Melbourne , we welcome back Callum Mitchell, founder and perfumer behind Perdrisât Perfume , to explore the next chapter in one of Australia’s most distinctive independent fragrance houses. Since his first appearance, Perdrisât has continued to evolve with the release of two highly anticipated fragrances, Hush Money and Crocodile Tears . We discuss the storie...

In this special mid-season episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we pause to reflect on the journey so far, celebrating the perfumers, founders, and creative directors who have shared their artistry, passion, and stories with us across the first half of Season 2. From intimate note by note masterclasses to explorations of brand identity, craftsmanship, and the power of scent to connect us to memory, cul...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Prashant Khanna, known as PK, the founder and perfumer behind Vararoha Perfumery, an independent Australian house whose name comes from the Sanskrit for ready to offer boons or gifts. Working solo from Woodend in the Macedon Ranges, PK carries the scents of his childhood in India into everything he makes, composing in a way he describes as a...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Louis Calmet, the founder behind Maison Le Garçon, an independent Australian house built on olfactive memories of the places and aromas of southern France. Raised on his father's vineyard in the south of France and shaped by years working alongside established niche houses before striking out on his own, Louis builds each fragrance as a...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Yusef Al Kilani, the perfumer, artisan, and collector behind Kilani Essence , an independent Australian house where modern perfumery meets traditional Arabic technique. Built from the ground up and shaped by time spent learning in Dubai, Kilani Essence is the work of a single maker pouring art, science, and obsession into every bottle. Drawi...

I n this episode of Olfactive Melbourne , we welcome back Sophie Marcoux , founder and creative force behind Ficifolia Fragrances, for a closer look at her latest release, Best in Show . A gourmand Extrait de Parfum at 25% concentration, the fragrance draws its inspiration from one of the most beloved (and quietly competitive) corners of Australian country life: the vanilla slice rivalry of the re...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with John Domjan, the creative director behind ÖRÖK Fragrances , a narrative driven Australian fragrance house where storytelling, identity, and self expression converge. Rooted in a belief that fragrance can give voice to the different parts of who we are, ÖRÖK creates perfumes that translate memory, atmosphere, and emotional landscape into scen...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Hilary Schofield, the creator behind Liminus, an Australian natural perfume house where botanical craftsmanship, place, and sensory intention converge. Rooted in a deep connection to Australian landscapes and ecosystems, Liminus creates fragrances that honour the complexity of natural materials and the environments that inspire them. Working...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Kimberley Ngo—the perfumer behind KOLIDO, an independent Australian fragrance house where scent is approached as both process and expression. Based in the Yarra Valley on Wurundjeri Country, KOLIDO is built on a hands-on, iterative approach to perfumery, where each fragrance is developed, worn, and refined entirely in-house. Rather than foll...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Julia Brown and Josh Mihan, the founders of Mihan Aromatics, an Australian fragrance house inspired by coastal landscapes, modern perfumery, and a distinctly relaxed approach to scent. Founded in Melbourne and now based on the Victorian coast, Mihan Aromatics draws inspiration from Australian environments and everyday rituals. The brand comb...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Juliette Fournier and Richard Adamson, the creative partnership behind Hart + Hedi, a contemporary Australian fragrance house where storytelling, craftsmanship, and place converge. Rooted in a shared appreciation for Australian landscapes and refined perfumery, Hart + Hedi creates fragrances that honour both natural beauty and modern composi...

Season One Finale — Reflection & Gratitude As we close out Season One of Olfactive Melbourne, we take a moment to pause, reflect, and soak it all in. In this special season finale, join Robyn and Trent as they look back on the key learnings, conversations, and moments that shaped episodes 11 through 19—and, in many ways, the season as a whole. What began as an olfactory curiosity has grown int...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne we sit down with Purvi Joshi — the founder and creative director behind PEOSYM. We dive deep into the origins, philosophy, and inspiration that shape her Australian-made niche perfumery. PEOSYM was born from a desire for self-expression and storytelling: each scent is more than a fragrance, it’s a personal narrative rooted in memory, culture, and emotional re...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Trung Vu, the self-taught perfumer and creative force behind Grimoire Parfums—an independent house built entirely by hand and shaped by myth, memory, and the darker edges of beauty. Trung’s journey from dancer and makeup artist to perfumer reveals a life lived through movement, transformation, and expression. His work transcends genre and ge...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne , we’re joined by Maryka and Masey , the passionate duo behind Malano , a Tasmanian perfume house crafting emotionally resonant fragrances that draw from memory, nature, and long-form creativity. From the original L’Scents collection to the bold and textured Cigar Spice line, Malano’s approach is rooted in story, material, and time. Each composition reflects...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Katrina Cochrane, the founder and perfumer behind Archer Farrar Perfume Atelier, a botanical fragrance house that celebrates the raw beauty, complexity, and craftsmanship of natural perfumery. Working exclusively with plant-derived materials, Katrina’s creations explore the intersection of art, chemistry, and the natural world—each compositi...

In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Kevin Truong and Marcelo Oillataguerre—the creative duo behind Olfactive Traveller, a niche fragrance house inspired by journeys, landscapes, and the emotional imprint of place. Born from a shared love of scent and travel, Olfactive Traveller captures the stories, textures, and moods of destinations around the world—beginning with their debu...