Trent and Robyn Stokes

Olfactive Melbourne

Arts EN ↓ 29 episodes

Olfactive Melbourne are a husband and wife team passionate about perfume and on a journey to better understand the art of perfumery. Join us for an immersive podcast series exploring artisinal perfumery. We explore the world of fragrance with the founders, perfumers and creatives of perfumery. Each episode is an educational masterclass uncovering the craft, creativity and passion behind unique fragrances.

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Trent and Robyn Stokes

Episodes

#004 - Anka Kus Parfum - A Conversation with Ali Erkekli 09.05.2025 1:14:26

In Episode 4 of the Olfactive Melbourne Podcast , Robyn and Trent sit down with Ali Erkekli — the founder and perfumer behind Anka Kus Parfum , a bold and eclectic fragrance house known for crafting olfactory journeys inspired by history, travel, faith, and art. Join us for a deeply personal and immersive masterclass as Ali guides us through This Ember and the Arabesque Collection . Together, we e...

#003 - Ficifolia Fragrances - A Conversation with Sophie Marcoux 25.04.2025 1:04:48

In this episode, we sit down with Sophie Marcoux , the visionary founder of Ficifolia Fragrances , an Australian perfume house that captures the essence of city life through scent. Sophie shares her journey from product development to creating a brand that “reverse-engineers” scent memories, crafting fragrances inspired by moments like vintage shopping in Fitzroy or after-work drinks by the Yarra....

#002 - Criminal Elements - A conversation with Corey Newcombe 11.04.2025 1:18:20

In Episode 2 of Olfactive Melbourne, we dive into the bold world of niche perfumery with Corey Newcombe - founder, perfumer and creative mind behind Criminal Elements. Corey opens up about his path into scent, the architecture of his fragrances, and why leather, oud and ambergris are more than just ingredients - they are tools for storytelling. This episode is a masterclass in building bold, char...

#001 - Cygnet Perfumery - A Conversation with Sondrine Kehoe and Patrick Beggs 25.03.2025 1:12:14

An immersive masterclass with Sondrine the founder and perfumer of Cygnet Perfumery, based in Victoria Australia. We dive into a fragrance that best represents Cygnet Perfumery and the creative process behind it. We also explore Sondrine's journey into perfumery, the creation of Cygnet and the broader Cygnet Perfumery range. Cygnet Perfumery can be found at www.cygnetperfumery.com.au