Season 7 • Episode 23: Scenting Emily in Paris
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re picking perfect perfumes for the cast of Emily in Paris (well, Rome, actually – the setting for Season Five). As the show progresses, we see all manner of complicated liaisons, along with a general theme of growth, glamour, ambition, & escapism. Here’s how we’d scent it!
Suzy suspects the fictional house of Muratorio in the show takes inspiration from Brunello Cucinelli. The designer set out to reinvent Italian luxury, marrying craft with conscience. Based in Solomeo, the restored Umbrian village now stands as the heart of his brand — a symbol of beauty, ethics, and enduring craftsmanship.
To properly scent the cashmere house of Muratori, Suzy chose:
Brunello Cucinelli Pour Femme
‘A crisp Umbrian morning, bottled: citrus & spice over creamy chestnut, woods & musk atop a chicly pared-back but supremely soft cashmere embrace.’
MARCELLO MURATORI
Suzy: Brunello Cucinelli Pour Homme
‘Bright spiced citrus evokes Umbrian countryside air, warming into woody, resinous, balsamic notes & a handsomely smooth, amber-y dry down.’
Nicola: Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza
Sparkling lemon, orange, bergamot and grapefruit over polished-wood woods; a vibrant, woody-citrus twist on the iconic Colonia – effortlessly elegant.
EMILY
Suzy: Acqua di Parma Gelsomino A Freddo Ambrosia Extrait
‘An iconic Italian house showing its elegantly addictive side via cardamom & lemon over jasmine enfleurage, black tea & myrrh melting into sweet, creamy woods.’
Nicola:Cartier La Panthére Eau de Parfum
‘Utterly confident and chic: luminous gardenia wrapped in velvety musks and Chypre notes, a feline-floral aura with unmistakable poise.’
MINDY
Suzy: Gritti Duchessa
‘Dark cherry, bitter orange and saffron swirl with chocolate, jasmine & brown sugar for a fun, more-ish gourmand radiating plush hedonism.’
Nicola: Thameen Centre Stage
‘A spotlit cabaret fantasy of orange blossom, lavender and cardamom, grounded by leather & animalic nuances for a provocative trail.’
Ormonde Jayne Sybarite
‘For the life and soul of the party, pink and Timur peppers, hazelnut & jasmine sashay over vanilla, labdanum, smoked woods & musk, pulsing sensorially.’
ALFIE
Suzy: Gallivant London
‘Urbanite spring floral leather: rose, cucumber and violet leaf over sandalwood, patchouli, cedar and worn-leather nuances with a twinkle in its eye.’
Nicola: Experimental Perfume Club Cardamom Moss
‘Cool & sizzling spices collide: ginger, turmeric, cardamom & cinnamon on an Ambroxan/moss base, with salty woods, tobacco & powdery musks.’
SYLVIA
Nicola: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir
‘An amber evening glow: labdanum, lavandin & cinnamon leaf melting into sumptuous amber-vanilla & benzoin, dressed-up & impeccably sensual.’
Suzy: Goutal Ninfeo Mio Eau de Toilette
‘A proudly Parisian take on Italy: juicy citrus and green fig conjuring a lush, sunlit garden near Rome - leafy, sparkling and transportive.’