On The Scent

We love fragrance discovery sets so much we’re continuing our look at some of our favourites this week (with something for every budget). Plus, we’re still starry-eyed from the @fragrancefoundationuk Jasmine Awards, Nicola took her children fragrance shopping, and we’re answering some more of your Perfume Prescription questions! Can we find a way for a listener to boost their favourite fragrance,...

What are the best discovery sets you can buy for finding new fragrances? We’re wallowing in scent samples and discussing some of our favourites (Part 1) in this week’s episode, plus we’re sniffing each other (virtually, for now!) to see what we’ve been wearing, getting EXTREMELY excited about the @barnesfragrancefair (on May 20th) and hearing some listener feedback from a previous Perfume Prescrip...

With a rather surprising intro this week (from our mini me’s!) we begin by talking about engaging children with their sense of smell (and how important we think that is); plus we discuss some of the incredible new fragrance launches coming your way, and answer a listener’s question about making their beloved scent last longer. Breaking News: AKRO Bake now launching 12th May at Fenwick & Look F...

We’ve got some addictively delicious new launches to serve you this week, with a catch-up on what we’ve been wearing, and a dive into the postbag where answer your Perfume Prescriptions (including questions about fragrances to evoke the scents of freshly cut grass, and the smell of a dog’s head…!) What We’ve Been Wearing… Nicola: @ ffern.co Spring 21@ilapothecary Speak Your Truth / Beat the Blues...

This week, Nicola & Suzy took a trip to visit the beautiful @ ffern.co London boutique. Having mentioned this lovely Somerset-based natural perfumery on the show previously, it was time to hear directly from Emily Cameron (who co-founded Ffern with her brother, Owen Mears), learn much more about the ingredients they use, and their seasonal, sustainable and slow-perfumery ethos. Walking around...

In this episode Suzy tells us all about her incredible experience at the Esxence, the huge fragrance fair in Milan. Nicola and Suzy also have a general life and fragrance catch up and we read some of your incredibly moving and life affirming messages. Here's what we mention during the episode: What we’ve been wearing… Nicola’s been wearing: @penhaligon’s_london Highgrove Bouquet @ormondejayne Leva...

Suzy recorded this episode in scented snippets while visiting the @esxenceofficial trade fair in Milan. A showcase and meeting point for press, niche perfumery, retail buyers and distributors, this was the place to be (and sniff!) not only for what’s happening in the fragrance world right now, but what we can look forward to finding out more about in the future. Suzy spoke to Pia Long @piamoomin -...

In this episode we were overJOYed (sorry) to be joined by Joy Issacs - the effervescent and visionary founder of @argentum. Starting by following her dream (literally) into science-led silver-infused skincare, Joy more recently reconnected with her fragrant side, to work with a perfumer developing 12 incredible scents. You can discover these by allowing yourself to be drawn towards one of 12 ‘Arch...

During National Fragrance Week, what better time to have our perfume pal Amanda Carr on the show. Amanda is a Jasmine-award-winning writer & trend forecaster for @wgsn with a fashion background, but who fell head over heels for fragrance. Together with the brilliant stylist & Editor of @holeandcorner magazine, Tamara Fulton, she set up the @wewearperfume blog, asking people about their sce...

This week we’ve been finding out more about YOU, our listeners, and discovered you’re literally spanning the world; we’re reading out some of your lovely messages, answering a perfume prescription about the scent of a baby’s head, and talking about some exciting fragrances that have just launched and which, it’s safe to say, we are already OBSESSED about…! We discuss: @jolovesofficial Ebony &...

AD | We’re delighted to be partnering with Penhaligon’s again for this spring-centric episode, in which we’re welcoming all the hopefulness and new beginnings of the season by taking an immersive olfactory trip through palace gardens, exploring regal connections and bringing on the blossoming freshness we are SO craving right now! The spring scents we chose to focus on here all have a sense of new...

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...